Cup with article receiving area on bottom surface
US5419436A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 1993 |
| Grant date | May 30, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09F23/08
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A molded cup having an upwardly directed article receiving area on the bottom surface thereof to receive an article therein with a cover provided over such area to normally retain the article. The cover provides the primary retention for the article and the cover is openable or removeable from the cup for access to the article. The cup is normally self supporting to remain in upright position after removal of the cover to allow its continued use as a cup. The cover is transparent to allow a person to ascertain the contents being retained. A stop arrangement is provided to prevent one cup from possibly damaging or breaking the cover on the bottom of a nested cup.
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