EP2638832A2 - Beverage cup carrier - Google Patents
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- EP2638832A2 EP2638832A2 EP13386014.8A EP13386014A EP2638832A2 EP 2638832 A2 EP2638832 A2 EP 2638832A2 EP 13386014 A EP13386014 A EP 13386014A EP 2638832 A2 EP2638832 A2 EP 2638832A2
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- cup
- hoop
- ring
- carrier
- beverage cup
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
- A47G23/00—Other table equipment
- A47G23/02—Glass or bottle holders
- A47G23/0208—Glass or bottle holders for drinking-glasses, plastic cups, or the like
- A47G23/0216—Glass or bottle holders for drinking-glasses, plastic cups, or the like for one glass or cup
- A47G23/0225—Glass or bottle holders for drinking-glasses, plastic cups, or the like for one glass or cup attachable to a plate, table, or the like
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45C
- A45C2200/20—Carrying beverage vessels, e.g. bottles
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
- A45F2005/006—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping comprising a suspension strap or lanyard
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45F
- A45F2200/05—Holder or carrier for specific articles
- A45F2200/0583—Beverage vessels, e.g. bottles
Definitions
- This invention refers to a ring-shaped carrier which accepts various beverage cups (e.g. coffee cups, soft drink cups etc). It consists of a ring/hoop ( Fig. 1 A , Fig. 2 A , Fig. 3 A ) in which the user can place the beverage cup and of a handle ( Fig. 1 B , Fig. 2 B , Fig. 3 B ) to carry the whole.
- beverage cups e.g. coffee cups, soft drink cups etc.
- the carrier consists of a cylindrical ring/ hoop of varying height, made of either soft or hard plastic, in which the cup is placed.
- the cup will be brought into a fixed position after placed into the ring/ hoop (closer to its upper open end), so that most of the cup's surface may be found under the ring/ hoop (depending on the said ring/ hoop's diameter). In this way, the cup will be trapped into the ring/ hoop ( Fig. 3 A ).
- the ring/ hoop will have a fitted handle, attached to diametrically opposite sides of the ring/ hoop, so as to carry the whole while the cup remains trapped into the ring/ hoop ( Fig. 3 B ).
- the ring/ hoop may be manufactured using soft or hard plastic.
- the cup is more safely trapped and its height determines the stability and durability of the whole.
- This invention may be used for more than one cup if the user combines together more handles or more rings/ hoops to simultaneously carry more than a single cup.
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- Re-Forming, After-Treatment, Cutting And Transporting Of Glass Products (AREA)
Abstract
Description
- This invention refers to a ring-shaped carrier which accepts various beverage cups (e.g. coffee cups, soft drink cups etc). It consists of a ring/hoop (
Fig. 1 A,Fig. 2 A,Fig. 3 A) in which the user can place the beverage cup and of a handle (Fig. 1 B,Fig. 2 B,Fig. 3 B) to carry the whole. - Till today, the most popular way for carrying beverage cups full of soft drinks, coffee or any liquid in general, was the use of either paper/ carton beverage carriers of 2 or 4 compartments, or drink carrier bags with pockets holding the drinks.
- Our suggestion is simpler and refers to carrying one or more beverage cups using a simpler and more cost-efficient construction that still provides functionality.
- The advantages of this invention include:
- 1) The user's ability to carry a full beverage cup, in an upright position, without spills (
Fig. 3 ). - 2) The user's safety, as the invention prevents any bums during the carrying of the cup (especially when the cup contains a hot drink).
- 3) The user can hang it from motorcycles, bicycles etc and carry the cup and its content unaffected by bumps and jolts.
- 4) The user will be able to drink while carrying the cup, as the cup may remain without a lid, allowing the user to simultaneously drink from it.
- 5) The construction is simple, resulting in a very low cost and, consequently, its adoption will not considerably weigh on the user.
- The carrier consists of a cylindrical ring/ hoop of varying height, made of either soft or hard plastic, in which the cup is placed. As the diameter of the cup's lips is bigger than the diameter of the ring/ hoop's base (shaped as an inverted cone), the cup will be brought into a fixed position after placed into the ring/ hoop (closer to its upper open end), so that most of the cup's surface may be found under the ring/ hoop (depending on the said ring/ hoop's diameter). In this way, the cup will be trapped into the ring/ hoop (
Fig. 3 A). Moreover, the ring/ hoop will have a fitted handle, attached to diametrically opposite sides of the ring/ hoop, so as to carry the whole while the cup remains trapped into the ring/ hoop (Fig. 3 B). - Depending on the cost and the desired usability of placing the cup, the ring/ hoop may be manufactured using soft or hard plastic.
- If made out of soft material, the cup is more safely trapped and its height determines the stability and durability of the whole.
- This invention may be used for more than one cup if the user combines together more handles or more rings/ hoops to simultaneously carry more than a single cup.
Claims (6)
- The carrier can be manufactured using different materials (soft or hard plastic, paper/ carton, metal, wire etc) and it is characterised by the user's ability to trap the cup into the invention's ring/ hoop. The invention consists of a ring/ hoop (Fig. 1A, Fig. 2A, Fig. 3A) and a handle (Fig. 1B, Fig. 2B, Fig. 3B).
- The beverage cup carrier, as defined in claim 1, comprises a ring/ hoop of varying width (i.e. hoop height), into which the cup is trapped (Fig. 1A, Fig. 2A, Fig. 3A)
- The beverage cup carrier, as defined in claims 1 and 2, comprises a ring/hoop whose diameter depends on that of the cup to be used, so that the cup may be trapped into the carrier closer to its upper open end; in this way, the cup will remain in an upright position without spills (Fig. 3A).
- The beverage cup carrier, as defined in claims 1, 2, and 3, comprises a handle which may be adjustable and either detachable or permanently attached to the ring/ hoop (Fig. 1B, Fig. 2B, Fig. 3B).
- The beverage cup carrier, as defined in claims 1, 2, 3 and 4, allows its user to combine together one or more beverage cup carriers by connecting their rings/ hoops to each other, so that s/he may simultaneously carry more cups in the same way.
- The beverage cup carrier, as defined in claims 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, allows its user to combine together one or more beverage cup carriers using their handles, so that s/he may simultaneously carry more cups in the same way.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GR20120100149A GR1008159B (en) | 2012-03-12 | 2012-03-12 | Glass-transporting casing |
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EP2638832A2 true EP2638832A2 (en) | 2013-09-18 |
EP2638832A3 EP2638832A3 (en) | 2013-10-02 |
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EP13386014.8A Withdrawn EP2638832A3 (en) | 2012-03-12 | 2013-03-08 | Beverage cup carrier |
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GR1010224B (en) * | 2020-11-23 | 2022-04-15 | Λουκας Παναγιωτη Λαμπρινος | Case for the transport of two beverage containers |
Citations (8)
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JPH0531672U (en) * | 1991-10-04 | 1993-04-27 | 三郎 吉田 | Cop neck hanger |
DE202004011876U1 (en) * | 2004-03-26 | 2004-10-21 | Tönnesmann, Ludwig | Carrier for beakers comprises set of rings which support them and central, swiveling handle which can be locked in place by sliding spindle which fits into cylindrical sleeve at its base |
FR2858927A1 (en) * | 2003-08-22 | 2005-02-25 | Jean Christophe Girard | Cup holder for wearing round the neck e.g. in fast food outlet, is made from supple strip with overlapping ends joined to make supporting ring and fitted over a tubular dispenser |
DE202005014609U1 (en) * | 2005-09-15 | 2005-11-17 | Fink, Tobias | Glass holder, to be hung from the neck to leave the hands free, is a loop cut from a bicycle inner tube and the like to support a glass with or without a stem |
WO2008050381A1 (en) * | 2006-10-23 | 2008-05-02 | Yasuyuki Miyazaki | Cup holder |
DE202009015759U1 (en) * | 2009-11-17 | 2011-01-05 | Ritter, Ralf, Dr. Dipl.-Ing. (FH) | Carrying aid for beverage containers |
GB2471872A (en) * | 2009-07-15 | 2011-01-19 | Alison Bateman | Beverage cups |
GB2481972A (en) * | 2010-07-08 | 2012-01-18 | Simon Carey | Beverage Container Transportation Device |
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GB215447A (en) * | 1923-02-09 | 1924-05-09 | Alfred Ansell | Means for supporting drinking vessels, ash-trays and the like on pianofortes and other articles |
DE3227006A1 (en) * | 1982-07-20 | 1984-01-26 | geb. Düring Gertrud 7803 Gundelfingen Schwörer | HOLDING DEVICE FOR HOLDING DRINKING VESSELS OR THE LIKE |
DE8314583U1 (en) * | 1983-05-18 | 1983-09-22 | Sigeto GmbH, 3259 Kisdorf | DRINKING TUBE WITH HOLDER |
US5202094A (en) * | 1991-10-15 | 1993-04-13 | Jones Timothy B | Specimen cup holder |
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- 2012-03-12 GR GR20120100149A patent/GR1008159B/en active IP Right Grant
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Patent Citations (8)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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JPH0531672U (en) * | 1991-10-04 | 1993-04-27 | 三郎 吉田 | Cop neck hanger |
FR2858927A1 (en) * | 2003-08-22 | 2005-02-25 | Jean Christophe Girard | Cup holder for wearing round the neck e.g. in fast food outlet, is made from supple strip with overlapping ends joined to make supporting ring and fitted over a tubular dispenser |
DE202004011876U1 (en) * | 2004-03-26 | 2004-10-21 | Tönnesmann, Ludwig | Carrier for beakers comprises set of rings which support them and central, swiveling handle which can be locked in place by sliding spindle which fits into cylindrical sleeve at its base |
DE202005014609U1 (en) * | 2005-09-15 | 2005-11-17 | Fink, Tobias | Glass holder, to be hung from the neck to leave the hands free, is a loop cut from a bicycle inner tube and the like to support a glass with or without a stem |
WO2008050381A1 (en) * | 2006-10-23 | 2008-05-02 | Yasuyuki Miyazaki | Cup holder |
GB2471872A (en) * | 2009-07-15 | 2011-01-19 | Alison Bateman | Beverage cups |
DE202009015759U1 (en) * | 2009-11-17 | 2011-01-05 | Ritter, Ralf, Dr. Dipl.-Ing. (FH) | Carrying aid for beverage containers |
GB2481972A (en) * | 2010-07-08 | 2012-01-18 | Simon Carey | Beverage Container Transportation Device |
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GR20120100149A (en) | 2013-10-15 |
GR1008159B (en) | 2014-04-03 |
EP2638832A3 (en) | 2013-10-02 |
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