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Cup Carrier for Inserting in a Bag

a bag and cup technology, applied in the field of cup carriers, can solve the problems of difficulty in providing for a maximum utilization of blank materials

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-04-22
WEINBERGER USHER
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[0008]As carriers of the type involved herein are normally single use items, it is particularly desirable to maintain the cost thereof at a minimum while providing the convenience and practical considerations for which the particular carrier has been designed. Further, as such carriers are produced in vast numbers, it will be appreciated that even small economies in the production of the

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However, in light of the configuration of the conventional two-cup carrier, as compared for example to a conventional rectangular blank for a rectangular box, and as the cup carrier has specific structural and design parameters, it is normally difficult to provide for a maximum utilization of the blank material.

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[0018]Referring to FIG. 1, the cup carrier 100 of the invention comprises a body portion, which in the illustrated embodiments, is a unitary, single-dimensional structure. In preferred form, the body portion is a unitary piece from a flexible material. The material may be any substance providing flexibility and tear resistance. Examples include but are not limited to nylon, propylene plastic, PVC, paper, thermoplastic and cloth. Handle 108 may be integral to the body and may include a flange to add stability and facilitate grasping. The body portion is defined by ends 120, 122 and sides 124, 126. Ends 120, 122 and sides 124, 126 are separated by corners 109. Corners 109 may be any shape including squared (not shown), rounded and concave (not shown). Where corner 109 is concave ends 120, 122 define handles 108.

[0019]As shown in FIG. 1, the cup carrier is provided with cup-holding openings 102, 104. As shown cup opening 102 has a smooth approximately circular shape. The diameter is su...

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The cup carrier has a generally flat appearance. One end of the cup carrier is opposite a second end. A central portion and two sides connecting the ends. The one end and second end further incorporate supports. At least one hole for inserting a cup is positioned in the central portion.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The invention relates to a cup carrier for holding and transporting beverage cups that can be inserted in a bag.[0003]2. Summary of the Prior Art[0004]Carry trays for holding and carrying beverage cups are well-known and are in widespread use in carry out food restaurants, stadiums, convenience stores, coffee shops and the like.[0005]Typically, the trays comprise a main body portion provided with a number of cup-holding sockets. The number of cup holding sockets can vary, depending on the style of the cup carrier. Moreover, it is known to configure the cup-holding sockets so as to firmly accommodate drinking cups of different sizes. An example of a versatile cup-holding socket is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 4,218,008 to Vellieux, which structure involves flexible members in the sockets which deflect as the cup is inserted and exert a stabilizing force on the sides of the cup. Another approach has been to provide sockets of d...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D25/30B65D25/04
CPCB65D71/16B65D71/72B65D2571/0029B65D2571/00716B65D2571/00493B65D2571/0066B65D2571/0045B65D2571/00475
Inventor WEINBERGER, USHER
Owner WEINBERGER USHER