US4602723A
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Handle for beverage can
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-10-28
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Granted: 1986-07-29
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Expires: 2005-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A handle for releasable attachment to a beverage can having a pull-tab is provided. The handle comprises an expansible, approximately C-shaped holder of resilient material having an upper portion, a downwardly depending shank portion and a lower portion. The upper portion includes a recess for receiving a free end of the pull-tab and a notch for gripping the edge of the top of the beverage can. A lower portion includes a notch for gripping an edge of the bottom of the beverage can.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. DeMars
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:22
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/02; A47G23/0266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A handle for releasable attachment to a beverage can having a pull-tab comprising an expansible, approximately C-shaped holder of resilient material having an upper portion, a downwardly depending shank portion and a lower portion, said upper portion including means for receiving a free end of said pull-tab and means for gripping an edge of the top of said beverage can and said lower portion including means for gripping an edge of the bottom of said beverage can.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A handle for releasable attachment to a beverage can having a pull-tab comprising an expansible, approximately C-shaped holder of resilient material having an upper portion, a downwardly depending shank portion and a lower portion, said upper portion including means for receiving a free end of said pull-tab and means for gripping an edge of the top of said beverage can and said lower portion including means for gripping an edge of the bottom of said beverage can.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The handle as defined in claim 1, wherein said means for gripping an edge of said top of said beverage can comprises a notch formed in said upper portion of said holder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The handle as defined in claim 1, wherein said means for gripping an edge of said bottom of said beverage can comprises a notch formed in said lower portion of said holder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The handle as defined in claim 1, wherein said holder comprises a resilient material selected from the group consisting of plastics and metals.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The handle as defined in claim 1, wherein said means for receiving a free end of said pull-tab comprises a recess portion formed in said upper portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The handle as defined in claim 1, wherein said downwardly depending shank portion is outwardly spaced from said upper and said lower portions and is generally arcuate in overall configuration so as to form said handle, spaced away from the sidewall of said beverage can.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The handle as defined in claim 1, wherein said handle is of one piece, integral construction.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-07-28 | 1990-01-27 | 1990-07-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-07-28 | 1994-01-27 | 1994-07-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-07-28 | 1998-01-27 | 1998-07-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |