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Container system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-09-20
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Granted: 1990-08-07
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Expires: 2008-09-20
Abstract
Abstract This invention pertains to a container system (10) which is adapted to be removably coupled to the body (20) of a user (22). The container system (10) includes a container housing (24) and a cover member (48) having a cut-out portion (60) which is adapted to be contiguously mounted around the neck of the user. The container system (10) includes a releasable coupling mechanism (64) having a strap member (66) which is passed around the neck (62) of the user (22) and is of adjustable length to accomodate differing sized users (22). In this manner, there is provided a container system (10) which is disposable by the user (22) after use and is releasably secured in an adjustable manner around the neck (62) of the user (22) to perform a bib-like function and serve as a temporary table or tray for the objects being used.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael A. Stang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:21
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41B; A41B13/00; A41B13/10; A41B13/103; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/06; B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/02; B65D25/10; B65D77/00; B65D77/04; B65D77/0413; B65D77/0433; A41B2400/00; A41B2400/52; A45F3/00; A45F2003/002; A47G2023/0675; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/901; Y10S224/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
227 words
A container system adapted to be removably coupled to the body of a user, comprising: (a) a container housing defining an internal housing chamber having an opening formed therein for at least temporarily storing objects therein, said objects being insertable and removable from said container through said housing opening; (b) a cover member secured to said container housing; (c) means for releasably coupling said container housing to said user's body, said releasable coupling means including (1) a strap member having one end fixedly secured to said cover member and an opposing strap end adapted to pass around a neck portion of said user for releasable securement to said cover member, and (2) strap adjustment means for releasably coupling said strap member around said neck portion of said user, said strap adjustment means including a slit formed through said cover member for passage therethrough of said strap opposing end for providing securement of said strap member opposing end to said cover member; and, (d) means for releasably storing said releasable coupling means adjacent said cover member, said means for releasably storing said releasable coupling means includes a tab member secured to an inner surface of said cover member, said strap member being insertable under said tab member for releasably capturing said strap member to said cover member, whereby said strap member is stored within said internal housing chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
227 words
A container system adapted to be removably coupled to the body of a user, comprising: (a) a container housing defining an internal housing chamber having an opening formed therein for at least temporarily storing objects therein, said objects being insertable and removable from said container through said housing opening; (b) a cover member secured to said container housing; (c) means for releasably coupling said container housing to said user's body, said releasable coupling means including (1) a strap member having one end fixedly secured to said cover member and an opposing strap end adapted to pass around a neck portion of said user for releasable securement to said cover member, and (2) strap adjustment means for releasably coupling said strap member around said neck portion of said user, said strap adjustment means including a slit formed through said cover member for passage therethrough of said strap opposing end for providing securement of said strap member opposing end to said cover member; and, (d) means for releasably storing said releasable coupling means adjacent said cover member, said means for releasably storing said releasable coupling means includes a tab member secured to an inner surface of said cover member, said strap member being insertable under said tab member for releasably capturing said strap member to said cover member, whereby said strap member is stored within said internal housing chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The container system as recited in claim 1 where said container housing has a substantially parallele-piped contour.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The container system as recited in claim 1 where said container housing chamber is compartmented for storing different objects in separated compartments formed therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The container system as recited in claim 3 where said housing chamber includes a plurality of intersecting internal wall members secured to a base of said container housing for defining said compartments.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The container system as recited in claim 1 where said cover member is hingedly secured to said container housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The container system as recited in claim 5 where said cover member includes a frontal section, and a pair of opposing side sections, each of said sections being foldable with respect to a top section of said cover member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The container system as recited in claim 6 where said frontal section of said cover member includes a cut-out portion for arcuately interfacing with a neck of said user when said container is coupled to said body of said user.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The container system as recited in claim 6 where at least one of said cover member side sections is secured to said container housing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
The container system as recited in claim 1 where said cover member includes a cut-out portion for contiguously interfacing with a neck portion of said user, said cover member forming a bib-like member when mounted in coupled relation to said user's body.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The container system as recited in claim 9 where said cover cut-out portion is arcuate in contour.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
42 words
The container system as recited in claim 1 where said strap member opposing end is releasably securably inserted through said slit at a predetermined location of said strap member for providing a predetermined strap member loop length passing around said user's neck.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
56 words
The container system as recited in claim 1 including at least one cup holding strap member having a loop configuration and secured to a housing wall for capturing a cup therein, said cup holding strap member having opposing ends secured to said housing wall and a central portion adapted to contiguously interface with a cup member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
37 words
The container system as recited in claim 12 where said cup holding strap member includes means for adjusting the length between said cup holding strap member opposing ends for securement of cup members having differing external diameters.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
62 words
The container system as recited in claim 13 where said cup holding strap member central portion has adhesive formed on an inner surface throughout a predetermined distance, said central portion being mounted around said cup member, a portion of said adhesive inner surfaces being brought into contact to form a force fit of said cup member in said cup holding strap member.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
The container system as recited in claim 1 where said container housing and said cover member are formed of a cardboard material composition.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
42 words
The container system as recited in claim 1 where said strap adjustment means further includes a substantially triangularly contoured slit formed through said cover member, said triangular slit having an apex portion for wedgingly receiving said strap member for releasable coupling therewith.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
200 words
A container system adapted to be removably coupled to the body of a user, comprising: (a) a container housing defining an internal housing chamber having an opening formed therein for at least temporarily storing objects therein, said objects being insertable and removable from said container through said housing opening; (b) a cover member secured to said container housing; (c) means for releasably coupling said container housing to said user's body; and, (d) cup holding means secured to a housing wall for capturing a cup therein, said cup holding means including (1) at least one cup holding strap member having a loop configuration and having opposing ends secured to said housing wall and a central portion adapted to contiguously interface with a cup member, and 2) means for adjusting the length between said cup holding strap member opposing ends for securement of cup members having differing external diameteres, said cup holding strap member central portion has adhesive formed on an inner surface throughout a predetermined distance, said central portion being mounted around said cup member, a portion of said adhesive inner surfaces being brought into contact to form a force fit of said cup member in said cup holding strap member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
200 words
A container system adapted to be removably coupled to the body of a user, comprising: (a) a container housing defining an internal housing chamber having an opening formed therein for at least temporarily storing objects therein, said objects being insertable and removable from said container through said housing opening; (b) a cover member secured to said container housing; (c) means for releasably coupling said container housing to said user's body; and, (d) cup holding means secured to a housing wall for capturing a cup therein, said cup holding means including (1) at least one cup holding strap member having a loop configuration and having opposing ends secured to said housing wall and a central portion adapted to contiguously interface with a cup member, and 2) means for adjusting the length between said cup holding strap member opposing ends for securement of cup members having differing external diameteres, said cup holding strap member central portion has adhesive formed on an inner surface throughout a predetermined distance, said central portion being mounted around said cup member, a portion of said adhesive inner surfaces being brought into contact to form a force fit of said cup member in said cup holding strap member.
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