US4721276A
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Pivoting beverage dock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-04-03
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Granted: 1988-01-26
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Expires: 2006-04-03
Abstract
Abstract A device for holding receptacles, such as containers, cans, bottles and glasses, in an upright position. The device BEVERAGE DOCK is free swinging relative to its object support surface and the said container can be mounted onto said BEVERAGE DOCK from a horizontal plane as well as a vertical plane.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest Moss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:28
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A BEVERAGE DOCK, comprising: means for mounting; a retaining bracket in communication with said means for mounting; and, a free-swinging, open-faced support platform having first cooperable releasable mating means, a receptacle having a second cooperable releasable mating means cooperating with the first cooperable releasable mating means, said support platform connected to said retaining bracket by means permitting relative movement between the support platform and the retaining bracket wherein said support platform is capable of movement relative to said retaining bracket, said support platform being capable of holding a container or a container receptacle of conforming or non-conforming configurations and lengths and being capable of replacement by one or more containers or container receptacles of varying widths.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A BEVERAGE DOCK, comprising: means for mounting; a retaining bracket in communication with said means for mounting; and, a free-swinging, open-faced support platform having first cooperable releasable mating means, a receptacle having a second cooperable releasable mating means cooperating with the first cooperable releasable mating means, said support platform connected to said retaining bracket by means permitting relative movement between the support platform and the retaining bracket wherein said support platform is capable of movement relative to said retaining bracket, said support platform being capable of holding a container or a container receptacle of conforming or non-conforming configurations and lengths and being capable of replacement by one or more containers or container receptacles of varying widths.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The BEVERAGE DOCK of claim 1, wherein said means for mounting said BEVERAGE DOCK comprises thick cooperable release mating means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The BEVERAGE DOCK of claim 1, wherein said means for mounting said BEVERAGE DOCK comprises fixed holding means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The BEVERAGE DOCK of claim 1, wherein said mounting means mounts over a support object.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The BEVERAGE DOCK of claim 1, wherein said mounting means mounts onto a support object.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The BEVERAGE DOCK of claim 1, wherein said means for mounting is dimensionally flexible or adjustable.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The BEVERAGE DOCK of claim 1, wherein said retaining bracket and said support platform are made of a flexible material.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-01-25 | 1991-07-27 | 1992-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-01-25 | 1995-07-27 | 1996-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-01-25 | 1999-07-27 | 2000-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |