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Coffee filter package arrangement
Assignee: FILTRATOR COFFEE APPARATUS Co Inc 31 STYERTOWNE ROAD CLIFTON NJ 07012 A CORP OF NY
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Filing: 1984-07-02
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Granted: 1985-06-11
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Expires: 2004-07-02
Abstract
Abstract A coffee filter package which can be commercially distributed on top of a coffee can and retains a supply of nested coffee filters therein. The coffee filters are subsequently utilized by the consumer for filter dispensing. The package includes a cylindrical upper receptacle portion for receiving the supply of filters and retaining them in a compacted, pleated form. A peripheral skirt portion depends from the lower end of the receptacle for snapping onto the lid of the coffee can.
Inventors
- 👤 Royal Weinberger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A coffee filter package comprising: a cylindrical upper receptacle portion for receiving a supply of nested coffee filters and retaining them in pleated form; a peripheral skirt portion depending from the lower end of the receptacle portion for snapping onto the lid of a coffee can, and inwardly directed resilient locking tabs for removably securing the filter package onto the coffee lid, whereby said package with filters can be commercially distributed on the top of a coffee can and subsequently utilized by a consumer for filter dispensing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A coffee filter package comprising: a cylindrical upper receptacle portion for receiving a supply of nested coffee filters and retaining them in pleated form; a peripheral skirt portion depending from the lower end of the receptacle portion for snapping onto the lid of a coffee can, and inwardly directed resilient locking tabs for removably securing the filter package onto the coffee lid, whereby said package with filters can be commercially distributed on the top of a coffee can and subsequently utilized by a consumer for filter dispensing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A coffee filter package as in claim 1, wherein the distal edge of said skirt portion is radially outwardly directed to pilot the package onto the lid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A coffee filter package as in claim 1, and comprising a radial flange intermediate the lower end of the receptacle portion and the skirt portion, the spacing between said locking tabs and said flange being dimensioned to eliminate axial play between the package and the lid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A coffee filter package as in claim 1, wherein said locking tabs are inwardly directed projections defined into the skirt portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
A coffee filter package as in claim 1, wherein said coffee filter is integrally formed of plastic material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A coffee filter package as in claim 5, wherein said plastic material is transparent.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A coffee filter package as in claim 1, and comprising at least one pair of diametrically opposed stiffening ribs provided in said skirt portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
78 words
In combination, a coffee can and coffee filter package, comprising: a cylindrical coffee can having a sealed top; a removable lid on the coffee can for covering the can after disposal of the sealed top; and a removable coffee filter package provided onto said coffee can the package including a cylindrical upper receptacle portion for housing a supply of nested coffee filters, and a peripheral skirt portion depending from the receptacle portion for removably snapping onto the lid.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
78 words
In combination, a coffee can and coffee filter package, comprising: a cylindrical coffee can having a sealed top; a removable lid on the coffee can for covering the can after disposal of the sealed top; and a removable coffee filter package provided onto said coffee can the package including a cylindrical upper receptacle portion for housing a supply of nested coffee filters, and a peripheral skirt portion depending from the receptacle portion for removably snapping onto the lid.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination as in claim 8, wherein said receptacle portion is dimensioned to maintain the nested coffee filters in a compact, upstanding, pleated stack of filters, permitting individual filter to be dispensed therefrom.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination as in claim 8, and comprising a plurality of resilient locking tabs inwardly projecting from the skirt portion for removably securing the filter package onto the coffee lid.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination as in claim 8, wherein the distal edge of said skirt portion is radially outwardly directed to pilot the package onto the lid.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
44 words
The combination as in claim 10, and comprising a radial flange intermediate the lower end of the receptacle portion and the skirt portion, the spacing between said locking tabs and said flange being dimensioned to eliminate axial play between the package and the lid.
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