Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Beverage cup carrier
- Patent Title (中): 饮料杯架
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Application No.: US12320605Application Date: 2009-01-30
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Publication No.: US08146737B2Publication Date: 2012-04-03
- Inventor: Robert J. D'Agostino
- Applicant: Robert J. D'Agostino
- Agent Mark E. Pochal
- Main IPC: B65D75/00
- IPC: B65D75/00

Abstract:
A disposable beverage cup carrier is preferably made from molded pulp, plastic or other resilient material capable of withstanding the force of four filled beverage cups while carried by integral carrying handle and preventing collapsing of the carrier and resultant spillage of the hot or cold beverage. The beverage cup carrier has a top surface, generally square in shape, of sufficient diameter capable of accommodating a integral ergonomically carrying handle. The beverage cup carrier is capable of holding one to four cups of various sizes and shapes of beverage containers providing a safe and sturdy means during transportation preventing spillage. The integral carrying handle positioned in the center of the top surface allows the user to carry up to four beverage containers with one hand providing enhanced safety and allowing a free hand for purposes of opening the door of one's automobile. The larger surface area of the top surface to accommodate the carrying handle further provides more stability to the carrier. The beverage cup carrier is a unitary mold and is capable of nesting with a plurality of similar beverage cup carriers. The top surface is attached to a peripheral rim by a plurality of annular rib components. The peripheral rim having four rounded corners at which points are positioned sockets to receive the beverage cups. The sockets extending downwardly about five inches in depth from a bottom surface containing stabilizing components within an internal wall of the sockets to provide stability by exerting an external force against the beverage container during use.
Public/Granted literature
- US20090194437A1 Beverage cup carrier Public/Granted day:2009-08-06
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