US4927047A
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Insulated jacket for beverage container
Assignee: CANCOOLER Corp
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Filing: 1989-07-31
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Granted: 1990-05-22
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Expires: 2009-07-31
Abstract
Abstract An inexpensive reusable insulated jacket for removably receiving an open beverage can therewith, and to maintain its contents in refrigerated condition, having a cover for preventing windblown sand and other foreign materials from entering the can and thereby contaminating its contents. The jacket is designed so that it is comprised of only two separate molded pieces of insulating material, a cylindrical cup-like member and a cover, the cover being secured to the cup-like member solely by a small elastic band anchored upon the cup-like member and extending over the cover while urging same toward closed protecting position. A bearing surface is molded into the cover and cooperates with a bearing surface molded into the cup-like member, so as to obviate the need for a fixed hinge member, the latter being difficult to secure and maintain in molded insulating material and relatively expensive to manufacture. The elastic band and its anchor are positioned so that the band will hold the cooperating bearing surfaces in registering relation as the cover moves between its open and closed positions.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael G. Stuber
- 👤 Charles E. Effertz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:13
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/38; B65D81/3876; B65D81/3879; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W30/00; Y02W30/50; Y02W30/80; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/805; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A reusable insulated jacket constructed and arranged for removably receiving an open cylindrical beverage container therewithin and for preventing windblown sand and other foreign materials from entering the opening of the container, said jacket comprising: (a) an upright main body member of molded thermal-insulating material having a substantially cylindrical open interior and a closed bottom and a cylindrical opening at its upper end which will receive an open cylindrical beverage container therein in close-fitting shape-conforming thermal-insulating relation; (b) said body member having an exterior bearing surface; (c) a separate imperforate molded cover member of thermal-insulating material extending across said upper end of said main body member and sealing off said cylindrical opening, said cover member having an underside; (d) said cover member having a cooperative bearing surface at said underside engaging said bearing surface of said body and pivoting thereagainst while moving between open and closed positions of said cover member relative to the interior of said main body member, thereby providing a pivot function for said cover member during such movement; and (e) resilient tension means extending between said cover member and said body member and maintaining said bearing surfaces in interengaging relation and urging said cover member toward said closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A reusable insulated jacket constructed and arranged for removably receiving an open cylindrical beverage container therewithin and for preventing windblown sand and other foreign materials from entering the opening of the container, said jacket comprising: (a) an upright main body member of molded thermal-insulating material having a substantially cylindrical open interior and a closed bottom and a cylindrical opening at its upper end which will receive an open cylindrical beverage container therein in close-fitting shape-conforming thermal-insulating relation; (b) said body member having an exterior bearing surface; (c) a separate imperforate molded cover member of thermal-insulating material extending across said upper end of said main body member and sealing off said cylindrical opening, said cover member having an underside; (d) said cover member having a cooperative bearing surface at said underside engaging said bearing surface of said body and pivoting thereagainst while moving between open and closed positions of said cover member relative to the interior of said main body member, thereby providing a pivot function for said cover member during such movement; and (e) resilient tension means extending between said cover member and said body member and maintaining said bearing surfaces in interengaging relation and urging said cover member toward said closed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure defined in claim 1, wherein said cover member is devoid of permanent attachment to said container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The structure defined in claim 1, wherein said bearing surface on said cover member depends from said underside of said cover member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure defined in claim 1, wherein said bearing surface of said cover member is convex.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The structure defined in claim 1, wherein said bearing surface of said cover member faces toward said open interior of said body member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure defined in claim 1, wherein said cover member is only temporarily attached to said body member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure defined in claim 1, wherein said cover member is unattached with respect to said tensioning means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure defined in claim 1, wherein said cover member has an upper side, and said tension means extends across said upper side and is anchored upon said body member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The structure defined in claim 1, wherein said tension means is anchored upon one of said members.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
202 words
A reusable insulated jacket constructed and arranged for removably receiving an open cylindrical beverage container therewithin and for preventing windblown sand and other foreign materials from entering the opening of the container, said jacket comprising: (a) an upright main body member of molded thermal-insulating material having a substantially cylindrical open interior and a cylindrical opening at its upper end which will receive an open cylindrical beverage container therein in close-fitting, surrounding, shape-conforming, thermal-insulating relation; (b) said body member having an exterior bearing surface; (c) a separate imperforate molded cover member of thermal-insulating material extending across said upper end of said main body member and sealing off said cylindrical opening; (d) said cover member having a cooperative bearing surface engaging said bearing surface of said body and pivoting thereagainst while moving between open and closed positions of said cover member relative to the interior of said main body member and thereby providing a pivot for said cover member between said open and closed positions; and (e) resilient tension means extending between said cover member and said body member and temporarily and impositively engaging said cover member while maintaining said bearing surfaces in engaging relation and urging said cover member toward said closed position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
202 words
A reusable insulated jacket constructed and arranged for removably receiving an open cylindrical beverage container therewithin and for preventing windblown sand and other foreign materials from entering the opening of the container, said jacket comprising: (a) an upright main body member of molded thermal-insulating material having a substantially cylindrical open interior and a cylindrical opening at its upper end which will receive an open cylindrical beverage container therein in close-fitting, surrounding, shape-conforming, thermal-insulating relation; (b) said body member having an exterior bearing surface; (c) a separate imperforate molded cover member of thermal-insulating material extending across said upper end of said main body member and sealing off said cylindrical opening; (d) said cover member having a cooperative bearing surface engaging said bearing surface of said body and pivoting thereagainst while moving between open and closed positions of said cover member relative to the interior of said main body member and thereby providing a pivot for said cover member between said open and closed positions; and (e) resilient tension means extending between said cover member and said body member and temporarily and impositively engaging said cover member while maintaining said bearing surfaces in engaging relation and urging said cover member toward said closed position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
The structure defined in claim 10 wherein said cover member has an upper side and said tension means includes an elastic band extending across said upper side of said cover member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The structure defined in claim 10 wherein said cover member is completely detached from said body member except for said resilient tensioning means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
39 words
The structure defined in claim 10 wherein said cover member has an upper side and has at least one transverse channel formed in said upper side and at least a portion of said tension means extends within said channel.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
The structure defined in claim 10, wherein said body member includes handle structure and said bearing surface of said body member is disposed upon said handle structure.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure defined in claim 10 wherein said tension means is anchored upon said body member in a plane located between said bearing surface and said open interior of said body member.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
46 words
The structure defined in claim 10 wherein said tension means is connected to said body member adjacent said bearing surface of said body member and extends over said cover member in a plane located between said bearing surface and said open interior of said body member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
63 words
The structure defined in claim 10, wherein said body member includes handle structure which carries said bearing surface of said body member and also carries an abutment surface against which said cover member is supported when said cover member is moved to a fully open position, said abutment surface being disposed adjacent to and outwardly of said bearing surface of said body member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
199 words
A reusable insulated jacket constructed and arranged for removably receiving an open cylindrical beverage container therewithin and for preventing windblown sand and other foreign materials from entering the opening of the container, said jacket comprising: (a) an upright main body member of molded thermal-insulating material having a substantially cylindrical open interior and a closed bottom and a cylindrical opening at its upper end which will receive an open cylindrical beverage container therein in close-fitting, surrounding, shape-conforming, thermal-insulating relation; (b) said body member having an exterior bearing surface; (c) a separate imperforate molded cover member of thermal-insulating material extending across said upper end of said main body member and sealing off said cylindrical opening; (d) said cover member having a cooperative bearing surface engaging said bearing surface of said body and pivoting thereagainst while moving between open and closed positions of said cover member relative to the interior of said main body member and thereby providing a pivot function for said cover member; and (e) readily releasable resilient tension means anchored upon said main body member and engaging said cover member exteriorly only, while maintaining said bearing surfaces in engaging relation and urging said cover member toward said closed position.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
199 words
A reusable insulated jacket constructed and arranged for removably receiving an open cylindrical beverage container therewithin and for preventing windblown sand and other foreign materials from entering the opening of the container, said jacket comprising: (a) an upright main body member of molded thermal-insulating material having a substantially cylindrical open interior and a closed bottom and a cylindrical opening at its upper end which will receive an open cylindrical beverage container therein in close-fitting, surrounding, shape-conforming, thermal-insulating relation; (b) said body member having an exterior bearing surface; (c) a separate imperforate molded cover member of thermal-insulating material extending across said upper end of said main body member and sealing off said cylindrical opening; (d) said cover member having a cooperative bearing surface engaging said bearing surface of said body and pivoting thereagainst while moving between open and closed positions of said cover member relative to the interior of said main body member and thereby providing a pivot function for said cover member; and (e) readily releasable resilient tension means anchored upon said main body member and engaging said cover member exteriorly only, while maintaining said bearing surfaces in engaging relation and urging said cover member toward said closed position.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
17 words
The structure defined in claim 18, wherein said cover member only temporarily engages to said body member.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure defined in claim 18, wherein said tension means engages but is otherwise disconnected relative to said cover member.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure defined in claim 18, wherein said tension means extends over said cover member but is otherwise disconnected therefrom.
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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) | 1993-05-21 | 1993-11-20 | 1994-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-05-21 | 1997-11-20 | 1998-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-05-21 | 2001-11-20 | 2002-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |