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Drinking cup having an adjustable handle

US9993097B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

HELEN OF TROY LIMITED · BB

Inventors

Troy Phipps · Brooklyn, US
Tiffany Chang Chen · New York, US
Edward J. Laganis · Hoboken, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 3, 2015
Grant date	Jun 12, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 3, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB65D2525/285
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drinking cup includes a container with an open top and defining a longitudinal axis. The container includes a neck having a plurality of first detents provided on an outer surface. A handle assembly includes a rim and at least one handle integrally formed with the rim. The rim defines an opening sized to receive the container neck. The handle assembly has a plurality of second detents shaped to mate with the first detents, wherein selective engagement of the first and second detents configured to allow incremental rotational movement of the handle assembly on the neck about the container axis.

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