US3578199A
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Portable carrier for beverage containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-09
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Granted: 1971-05-11
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Expires: 1989-04-09
Abstract
Abstract A lightweight portable insulated carrier adapted to carry drink containers, such as cans, consisting of an elongate hollow tubular insulated body with closure members attached to each end thereof, the closure members being hinged and adapted to be moved between open and closed positions for access to the interior of the body and releasable means are carried by the body for mounting the carrier on a suitable supporting member such as the handle of a golf cart for example, the closure members being insulated and locking means being provided so that the interior of the container can be securely closed off and insulated.
Inventors
- 👤 Allen B Duncan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:34
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/38; B65D81/3876; B65D81/3886; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/916
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A portable carrier of the character described, comprising; A. an elongate hollow tubular body; B. insulating means lining the interior of said body; C. a pair of end closure members 1. hingedly connected to said body and 2. adapted to be moved selectively between open and closed positions a. whereby the ends of said body may be sealed off by said closure members 3. said closure members being insulated; D. locking means for retaining said closure members in closed position with respect to the ends of said body; E. carrying means adapted to be releasably secured to said body and projecting substantially normally to the longitudinal axis of said body; F. said body including a thin rigid elongate shell; G. said closure members each including a circular rim; and H. said rims having a U-shaped cross section and being adapted to fit snugly over the opposed ends of said shell.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A portable carrier of the character described, comprising; A. an elongate hollow tubular body; B. insulating means lining the interior of said body; C. a pair of end closure members 1. hingedly connected to said body and 2. adapted to be moved selectively between open and closed positions a. whereby the ends of said body may be sealed off by said closure members 3. said closure members being insulated; D. locking means for retaining said closure members in closed position with respect to the ends of said body; E. carrying means adapted to be releasably secured to said body and projecting substantially normally to the longitudinal axis of said body; F. said body including a thin rigid elongate shell; G. said closure members each including a circular rim; and H. said rims having a U-shaped cross section and being adapted to fit snugly over the opposed ends of said shell.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
adapted to be moved selectively between open and closed positions a. whereby the ends of said body may be sealed off by said closure members
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
adapted to be moved selectively between open and closed positions a. whereby the ends of said body may be sealed off by said closure members
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The device of claim 1 further characterized by the fact that said closure members each include a cover piece hinged to said rim and having a depending shoulder with a slightly smaller outside diameter than the inside diameter of said rim.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
adapted to be moved selectively between open and closed positions a. whereby the ends of said body may be sealed off by said closure members
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
adapted to be moved selectively between open and closed positions a. whereby the ends of said body may be sealed off by said closure members
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 2 further characterized by the fact that said locking means include complemental ridge and groove means carried by said rim and said shoulder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
86 words
said closure members being insulated; D. locking means for retaining said closure members in closed position with respect to the ends of said body; E. carrying means adapted to be releasably secured to said body and projecting substantially normally to the longitudinal axis of said body; F. said body including a thin rigid elongate shell; G. said closure members each including a circular rim; and H. said rims having a U-shaped cross section and being adapted to fit snugly over the opposed ends of said shell.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
86 words
said closure members being insulated; D. locking means for retaining said closure members in closed position with respect to the ends of said body; E. carrying means adapted to be releasably secured to said body and projecting substantially normally to the longitudinal axis of said body; F. said body including a thin rigid elongate shell; G. said closure members each including a circular rim; and H. said rims having a U-shaped cross section and being adapted to fit snugly over the opposed ends of said shell.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
85 words
said closure members being insulated; D. locking means for retaining said closure members in closed position With respect to the ends of said body; E. carrying means adapted to be releasably secured to said body and projecting substantially normally to the longitudinal axis of said body; F. said body including a thin rigid elongate shell having spaced elongate axially extending notches therein; and G. said releasable carrying means including attachment means with divergent legs, the ends of which are adapted to releasably engage said notches.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
85 words
said closure members being insulated; D. locking means for retaining said closure members in closed position With respect to the ends of said body; E. carrying means adapted to be releasably secured to said body and projecting substantially normally to the longitudinal axis of said body; F. said body including a thin rigid elongate shell having spaced elongate axially extending notches therein; and G. said releasable carrying means including attachment means with divergent legs, the ends of which are adapted to releasably engage said notches.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 2 further characterized by the presence of an opening handle carried by each said cover piece.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
A portable carrier of the character described, comprising; A. an elongate hollow tubular body; B. insulating means lining the interior of said body; C. a pair of end closure members
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
A portable carrier of the character described, comprising; A. an elongate hollow tubular body; B. insulating means lining the interior of said body; C. a pair of end closure members
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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) | 1974-05-10 | 1974-11-09 | 1975-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-10 | 1978-11-09 | 1979-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-10 | 1982-11-09 | 1983-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |