US3215325A
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Cup construction
Assignee: Fort James Corp
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Filing: 1962-07-05
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Granted: 1965-11-02
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Expires: 1982-07-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Shappell Richard Lee
- 👤 Storms Carl Richard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:01
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D11/00; B65D11/02; B65D3/00; B65D3/10; B65D3/12; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A TWO-PIECE NESTABLE DRINKING CUP COMPRISING AN IMPERFORATE BODY HAVING A TAPERED SIDE WALL, AND AN IMPERFORATE CLOSURE SECURED TO THE SMALLER END OF SAID BODY, SAID CLOSURE COMPRISING A PANEL AND AN INTEGRAL PERIPHERAL FLANGE, SAID PANEL EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID BODY AT SAID SMALLER END AND FORMING AN END WALL OF SAID CUP, SAID PANEL ADJACENT ITS JUNCTURE WITH SAID FLANGE BEING ESSENTIALLY CO-PLANAT WITH THE PERIPHERY OF SID SMALLER END, SAID FLANGE EXTENDING AWAY FROM SAID SMALLER, END AND BEING CONTIGUOUS AND ADHESIVELY BONDED TO SAID BODY ADJACENT SAID SMALLER END, THE AMOUNT OF TAPER OF SAID WALL CONTIGUOUS AND ADHESIVELY BONDED FLANGE BEING GREATER THAN THE AMOUNT OF TAPER IN THE REMAINDER OF SAID SIDE WALL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A TWO-PIECE NESTABLE DRINKING CUP COMPRISING AN IMPERFORATE BODY HAVING A TAPERED SIDE WALL, AND AN IMPERFORATE CLOSURE SECURED TO THE SMALLER END OF SAID BODY, SAID CLOSURE COMPRISING A PANEL AND AN INTEGRAL PERIPHERAL FLANGE, SAID PANEL EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF SAID BODY AT SAID SMALLER END AND FORMING AN END WALL OF SAID CUP, SAID PANEL ADJACENT ITS JUNCTURE WITH SAID FLANGE BEING ESSENTIALLY CO-PLANAT WITH THE PERIPHERY OF SID SMALLER END, SAID FLANGE EXTENDING AWAY FROM SAID SMALLER, END AND BEING CONTIGUOUS AND ADHESIVELY BONDED TO SAID BODY ADJACENT SAID SMALLER END, THE AMOUNT OF TAPER OF SAID WALL CONTIGUOUS AND ADHESIVELY BONDED FLANGE BEING GREATER THAN THE AMOUNT OF TAPER IN THE REMAINDER OF SAID SIDE WALL.
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) | 1968-11-01 | 1969-05-03 | 1969-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-01 | 1973-05-03 | 1973-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-01 | 1977-05-03 | 1977-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |