US5054638A
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Beverage can handle with key ring attached
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-03-23
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Granted: 1991-10-08
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Expires: 2010-03-23
Abstract
Abstract A handle device for releasable attachment to a beverage can. The handle device comprises an expansible, approximately D-shaped holder of resilient material having a curved hand-graspable portion, a portion to grip the top bead of a beverage can, a portion to grip the bottom bead of the beverage can, and a vertical portion connecting the bead gripping portions and spanning the curved hand-graspable portion. The handle device having a jump-ring connected to a key-ring.
Inventors
- 👤 Steven B. Rose
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:35
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/02; A47G23/0266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A handle device for releasable attachment to a beverage can, said handle device comprising: a one-piece, expansible, approximately D-shaped holder of resilient material having a curved hand-graspable portion, a portion to grip a top bead of a beverage can, a portion to grip the bottom bead of the beverage can, a verticle portion connecting the bead gripping portions and spanning the curved hand-graspable portion, and a key-ring attached to said D-shaped holder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A handle device for releasable attachment to a beverage can, said handle device comprising: a one-piece, expansible, approximately D-shaped holder of resilient material having a curved hand-graspable portion, a portion to grip a top bead of a beverage can, a portion to grip the bottom bead of the beverage can, a verticle portion connecting the bead gripping portions and spanning the curved hand-graspable portion, and a key-ring attached to said D-shaped holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The handle device as set forth in claim 1, wherein said curved hand-graspable portion has finger grip depressions located on an inside surface of said hand-graspable portion in facing relationship to said verticle portiion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The handle device as set forth in claim 1, wherein the portion to grip a bottom bead of the beverage can has a flat bottom surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The handle device as set forth in claim 1, wherein said key-ring is attached to said D-shaped holder by a jump-ring which is mounted to said D-shaped holder through an opening therein located adjacent the upper end of said verticle portion.
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) | 1994-10-07 | 1995-04-08 | 1995-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-10-07 | 1999-04-08 | 1999-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-10-07 | 2003-04-08 | 2003-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |