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Stackable cup

a technology of stacking cups and stacking plates, which is applied in the field of stacking cups, can solve the problems of affecting the stacking of cups leaning, and the individual cups being difficult to take out of the stack

Inactive Publication Date: 2020-05-14
VERBEECK MARC
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Benefits of technology

The invention is a stackable cup with a handle that allows for easy stacking, and a set of complementary stacking elements that distribute the weight evenly over the central axis. The handle also has notches that provide support when stacked. The technical effect of this design is that it enables a large number of filled cups to be held upright in one hand, making it more convenient and efficient for users.

Problems solved by technology

A known problem of such stackable cups is that the individual cups are difficult to take out of the stack.
The cups / handles easily get stuck in each other and in this way one often ends up taking out several cups from the stack at the same time.
That is an even greater problem when the cups contain beverages because this causes spilling when the cups are suddenly separated from each other when lifting up.
A disadvantage is that a large stack of such cups will lean over to one side because the clearance between the stacked cups is not the same as between the stacked handles.
A disadvantage here is that the contact point between the lug and the rim of the mug is very small.
Another problem is to make stacking in one hand as easy and balanced as possible, regardless of the number of cups one wants to stack.
A disadvantage with this is that the cups can only be stacked in certain positions, which in some cases are not the most balanced.

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[0108]FIG. 7 shows a side view, a cross-sectional view and a top view of a stackable cup 1 with notches 18 at the bottom 11 of the handle 3.

[0109]The cup 2 has three stacking lugs 12. The handle 3 has two stacking lugs 13 which act as a second stacking element. In an alternative embodiment the handle 3 only has one stacking lug 13.

[0110]The stacking lugs 13 in the handle 3 act as a complementary stacking element with the notches 18 in the handle 3. The engaging of the stacking lugs 13 with certain notches 18 means the stackable cup 1 will take a certain discrete position in a stacking.

[0111]The function of the stacking lugs 13 in the handle is also to balance a stacking of cups for storage, this is when both the cup 2 and the handle 3 are stacked into each other. In this case the bottom 11 of a stacked handle 3 supports on the stacking lug 13 of the handle 3 below.

[0112]FIG. 8 shows a detail of the notches 18 on the bottom 11 of the handle 3. The notches 18 have a bevelled edge. Th...

second embodiment

[0115]In analogy with the FIGS. 9, the notches 19 at the bottom of the collar of the second embodiment are positioned in a same way.

[0116]FIG. 10 shows a side view, a cross-sectional view and a top view of a stackable cup 1 according to a second embodiment with notches 19 at the bottom 20 of the widened collar 6. This is an example of a beer mug.

[0117]The cup 2 has three stacking lugs. The handle 3 has no stacking lugs in this example.

[0118]The complementary second stacking element is provided as a lug 22 in the inner contour of the collar 6 of the handle 3. The lug “engages with” one of the notches 19 of the collar of a stacked cup.

[0119]Alternatively, there may also be two lugs 22 in the collar, e.g. at 180° in relation to each other, or at a different relative angle.

[0120]In an alternative embodiment the handle 3 has one or more stacking lugs 13 aimed at the balanced storage of a stack of cups 1.

[0121]FIG. 11 shows a detail of the notches 19 at the bottom 20 of the widened collar...

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Abstract

Disclosed is a stackable cup including a cup with a conical handle which is open at the top and includes space to receive the handle of an overlying cup, whereby the handle is provided with at least one set of stacking elements or which are each other's complement when stacking.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0001]The present invention relates to a stackable cup for cold or hot beverages or other foodstuffs.[0002]The invention relates more specifically to the type of cups with a handle, of which the cup and the handle are stackable in each other.Description of the Related Art[0003]Such drinking cups are stackable for efficient storage, transport and filling. Moreover, via the stackable handles it is very handy to hold several cups stacked and fan-wise in your hand without spilling.[0004]A known problem of such stackable cups is that the individual cups are difficult to take out of the stack. The cups / handles easily get stuck in each other and in this way one often ends up taking out several cups from the stack at the same time. That is an even greater problem when the cups contain beverages because this causes spilling when the cups are suddenly separated from each other when lifting up.[0005]EP2344394 describes a stackable drinking cup h...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47G19/23B65D25/28A47G19/22B65D1/26B65D21/02
CPCB65D25/2885A47G19/23A47G19/2205B65D21/0233B65D1/265A47G23/02B65D25/2888
Inventor VERBEECK, MARC
Owner VERBEECK MARC