US4491220A
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Container for holding popcorn and a drink cup
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-03-02
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Granted: 1985-01-01
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Expires: 2004-03-02
Abstract
Abstract A container for holding popcorn and a drink cup has a box 10, 30 with a band 20, 35 mounted to one box wall beneath a slot 18, 32, 33. The box may be filled with popcorn and a drink cup 25, 37 held by the band to the box with a cup lip 26, 38 projecting into the slot.
Inventors
- 👤 Gilbert P. Daviss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:44
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/32; B65D81/3205; B65D5/00; B65D5/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A container for holding popcorn and a drink cup comprising a box in which a supply of popcorn can be contained, said box having four walls and a floor with one of said walls being formed with a slot extending generally parallel with said floor, and an annular band secured to said one wall below said slot generally parallel with said floor of a size adapted to hold a drink cup beneath the cup lip with the cup lip projecting into said slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A container for holding popcorn and a drink cup comprising a box in which a supply of popcorn can be contained, said box having four walls and a floor with one of said walls being formed with a slot extending generally parallel with said floor, and an annular band secured to said one wall below said slot generally parallel with said floor of a size adapted to hold a drink cup beneath the cup lip with the cup lip projecting into said slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The container of claim 1 wherein said slot is located at a height above said floor for holding a drink cup with the cup bottom below level with said box floor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The container of claim 1 wherein said band is flexible and is formed with folds whereby it can be stored flat against said box.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The container of claim 3 wherein said box is formed with a plurality of folds and is collapsible whereby it can be stored in a flat configuration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
99 words
In combination, a container for holding popcorn and a drink cup, said container comprising a box in which a supply of popcorn can be contained, said box having four upstanding walls and a floor with one of said walls being formed with a slot, cup holding means mounted to said box one wall between said slot and said floor, and a cup having an upper outwardly protruding lip in which a drink can be contained held in said cup holding means beside said box one wall with the cup lip located above said band and projecting into said slot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
99 words
In combination, a container for holding popcorn and a drink cup, said container comprising a box in which a supply of popcorn can be contained, said box having four upstanding walls and a floor with one of said walls being formed with a slot, cup holding means mounted to said box one wall between said slot and said floor, and a cup having an upper outwardly protruding lip in which a drink can be contained held in said cup holding means beside said box one wall with the cup lip located above said band and projecting into said slot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The container of claim 5 wherein said cup holding means comprises an annular band, and wherein said slot and said band are oriented generally parallel with said box floor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The container of claim 5 wherein said cup has a bottom below said box floor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The container of claim 6 wherein said band is flexible and is formed with folds whereby it can be stored flush against said box one wall.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The container of claim 8 wherein said box is collapsibly formed with a plurality of folds whereby it can be stored in a flat configuration.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
132 words
A container that can be stored and stacked in a flat configuration and unfolded to hold a supply of popcorn and a drink cup, and with said container comprising a flexible box formed with four parallel folds whereby it may be folded in a flat configuration for storage and unfolded into a box shaped configuration to hold a supply of popcorn and with said folds defining corners of conjoined sides of said box, a slot formed in one of said box sides, and cup holding means mounted to said box one side adjacent said slot in which a drink cup can be held with a cup lip extending into said slot, and with said cup holding means being collapsible whereby it can be positioned flat upon said box one side for storage.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
132 words
A container that can be stored and stacked in a flat configuration and unfolded to hold a supply of popcorn and a drink cup, and with said container comprising a flexible box formed with four parallel folds whereby it may be folded in a flat configuration for storage and unfolded into a box shaped configuration to hold a supply of popcorn and with said folds defining corners of conjoined sides of said box, a slot formed in one of said box sides, and cup holding means mounted to said box one side adjacent said slot in which a drink cup can be held with a cup lip extending into said slot, and with said cup holding means being collapsible whereby it can be positioned flat upon said box one side for storage.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
The container of claim 10 wherein said slot extends generally normally to said box folds.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The container of claim 11 wherein said cup holding means comprises an annular band mounted to said box one side generally parallel said slot.
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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) | 1988-01-01 | 1988-07-02 | 1989-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-01 | 1992-07-02 | 1993-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-01 | 1996-07-02 | 1997-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |