US4982854A
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Beverage container with sipping tube
Assignee: Matumotoya Shokuhin KK
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Filing: 1989-07-18
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Granted: 1991-01-08
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Expires: 2009-07-18
Abstract
Abstract A beverage container made of synthetic resin and having a beverage-pouring inlet at a concave section of the container bottom and a sipping tube connected to the container body at the bottom. A middle portion of the sipping tube is provided with a flexional bellows. This beverage container can replace the conventional can because the sipping tube is fitted into a longitudinal groove formed on the container body and the container is totally covered with a thermal-shrinking bag which allows no projections over the container profile.
Inventors
- 👤 Tuyoshi Ichimiya
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 00:33
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/22; B65D77/24; B65D77/28; B65D77/286; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S215/00; Y10S215/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A beverage container comprising: a hollow cylindrical body formed of a synthetic resin material and having a top and a bottom; supporting surfaces forming a concave section at the center of said bottom; a longitudinal groove extending from a side surface of said cylindrical body across said top of said cylindrical body; a beverage inlet disposed inwardly of said supporting surfaces at said concave section formed at the center of said bottom; a flange formed at the edge of said beverage inlet; a cover sealing said beverage inlet; and a sipping tube of a size to fit within said groove, said sipping tube having a bottom end open to an interior of said hollow cylindrical body adjacent said bottom, a top portion extending beyond the top of said cylindrical body, a constriction at said top portion of said sipping tube, and a bellows in said sipping tube between said bottom end and said top portion, said sipping tube being folded about said bellows and fitted into said longitudinal groove.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A beverage container comprising: a hollow cylindrical body formed of a synthetic resin material and having a top and a bottom; supporting surfaces forming a concave section at the center of said bottom; a longitudinal groove extending from a side surface of said cylindrical body across said top of said cylindrical body; a beverage inlet disposed inwardly of said supporting surfaces at said concave section formed at the center of said bottom; a flange formed at the edge of said beverage inlet; a cover sealing said beverage inlet; and a sipping tube of a size to fit within said groove, said sipping tube having a bottom end open to an interior of said hollow cylindrical body adjacent said bottom, a top portion extending beyond the top of said cylindrical body, a constriction at said top portion of said sipping tube, and a bellows in said sipping tube between said bottom end and said top portion, said sipping tube being folded about said bellows and fitted into said longitudinal groove.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The beverage container defined by claim 1 wherein said top of said cylindrical body is in the form of a hemisphere and further including a reinforcing lateral groove at the middle of said cylindrical body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The beverage container defined by claim 1 wherein said top of said cylindrical body is provided with a vent passage closed by a member formed integrally with said body and said member includes means for manually separating it from said top to open said vent passage.
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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) | 1994-01-07 | 1994-07-09 | 1995-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-01-07 | 1998-07-09 | 1999-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-01-07 | 2002-07-09 | 2003-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |