Beverage cup popcorn container holding device
US8485490B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47C7/624
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A holding device used to temporarily hold a container of popcorn in an upright position using a nearby beverage cup holder. The holding device includes a planar main body with a forward extending, transversely aligned curb with a planar receiving space formed below the curb. Formed on the receiving space is a line of raised teeth separated by indentations and at least one spike. Mounted on the main body is a biased, pivoting clip with a lower serrated edge that forcibly presses into the indentations formed between the raised teeth on the receiving space. Located on the rear surface of the main body is a downward extending beverage cup edge engaging structure. Attached to the main body or the cup edge engaging structure is a handle. During use, the serrated edge on the clip is forced against the edge of the popcorn container to prevent its dislodgement.
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