US4340146A
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Disposable coaster
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-12-10
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Granted: 1982-07-20
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Expires: 1999-12-10
Abstract
Abstract A disposable coaster for use with a beverage container is characterized by a substrate of moisture absorbent material having a base panel and an upstanding side wall joined to the base panel, thereby forming an open ended shell for receiving the bottom end of the beverage container, with the upstanding side wall being characterized by folded, overlapping side wall segments defining vertically extending pleats. A film deposit of moisture impervious sealing material applied to the exterior surface of the shell strengthens the pleats, improves tear resistance and prevents leakage.
Inventors
- 👤 John R. Stratton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:12
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/03; A47G23/032; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24628; Y10T428/24669; Y10T428/24686
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A disposable coaster for use with a beverage container comprising a substrate of moisture absorbent material, said substrate having a base panel and a pleated sidewall joined to the base panel thereby forming a shell having an open end, with the moisture absorbent substrate forming the inside surface of the shell, and a sealing film deposit applied to the outside surface of the shell, said pleated sidewall including folded, vertically overlapping major and minor fold segments which define a vertically extending reservoir for accumulating moisture, the major and minor fold segments being partitioned by an inwardly disposed upright crease and an outwardly projecting inclined crease, respectively, said outwardly projected inclined crease sloping upwardly and outwardly from said base panel whereby said outwardly projecting crease is inclined with respect to and extends transverse to said inwardly disposed upright crease, thereby defining a reservoir space into which condensate can flow by capillary action.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A disposable coaster for use with a beverage container comprising a substrate of moisture absorbent material, said substrate having a base panel and a pleated sidewall joined to the base panel thereby forming a shell having an open end, with the moisture absorbent substrate forming the inside surface of the shell, and a sealing film deposit applied to the outside surface of the shell, said pleated sidewall including folded, vertically overlapping major and minor fold segments which define a vertically extending reservoir for accumulating moisture, the major and minor fold segments being partitioned by an inwardly disposed upright crease and an outwardly projecting inclined crease, respectively, said outwardly projected inclined crease sloping upwardly and outwardly from said base panel whereby said outwardly projecting crease is inclined with respect to and extends transverse to said inwardly disposed upright crease, thereby defining a reservoir space into which condensate can flow by capillary action.
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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) | 1985-07-19 | 1986-01-18 | 1986-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-07-19 | 1990-01-18 | 1990-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-07-19 | 1994-01-18 | 1994-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |