US4620631A
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Device for holding containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-06-10
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Granted: 1986-11-04
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Expires: 2005-06-10
Abstract
Abstract A device for holding two containers, such as a beverage cup and a food container. The device is formed of a strip of flexible material and includes a pair of end sections that extend circumferentially of a first container and are bonded to the side wall of the container. The adjacent extremities of the end sections are bent radially outward and form a loop to receive and hold a second container. For storage, the loop can be folded against the first container and the loop is formed with a pull out tab, so that the folded loop can be pulled outward into a generally circular configuration to receive the second container.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas P. Bartelt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:20
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/02; A47G23/0208; A47G23/0216; A47G23/0225
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A device for holding two products, comprising a first container to contain a product, a strip of flexible material having a pair of end sections extending circumferentially of said first container and secured to the outer surface of said first container, said strip also including a loop section and a pair of first reverse bends connecting said end sections to the respective ends of the loop section, said loop section being foldable against the container to a folded storage position, in said folded position said loop section comprising a pair of inner portions disposed flatwise against the respective end sections and said loop section also comprising an outer portion disposed flatwise against said inner portions, the ends of said outer portions being connected to said inner portions by second reverse bends, pulling outwardly on said outer portion causing said loop section to be moved from said folded position to a generally circular condition to receive a second container, said loop when in the circular condition being spaced from said first container by said first reverse bends so that said second container is spaced outwardly of said first container.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
188 words
A device for holding two products, comprising a first container to contain a product, a strip of flexible material having a pair of end sections extending circumferentially of said first container and secured to the outer surface of said first container, said strip also including a loop section and a pair of first reverse bends connecting said end sections to the respective ends of the loop section, said loop section being foldable against the container to a folded storage position, in said folded position said loop section comprising a pair of inner portions disposed flatwise against the respective end sections and said loop section also comprising an outer portion disposed flatwise against said inner portions, the ends of said outer portions being connected to said inner portions by second reverse bends, pulling outwardly on said outer portion causing said loop section to be moved from said folded position to a generally circular condition to receive a second container, said loop when in the circular condition being spaced from said first container by said first reverse bends so that said second container is spaced outwardly of said first container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device of claim 1, and including a pull tab on said loop section and disposed to be grasped by an operator to pull the loop section from the folded position to the generally circular condition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The device of claim 1, and including a pair of spaced finger holes in said loop section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said loop section converges downwardly to provide a downwardly tapered opening to receive the second container.
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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) | 1989-11-03 | 1990-05-05 | 1990-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-11-03 | 1994-05-05 | 1994-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-11-03 | 1998-05-05 | 1998-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |