WO2007142652A1 - Clip d'identification de récipient à boisson - Google Patents

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WO2007142652A1
WO2007142652A1 PCT/US2006/022627 US2006022627W WO2007142652A1 WO 2007142652 A1 WO2007142652 A1 WO 2007142652A1 US 2006022627 W US2006022627 W US 2006022627W WO 2007142652 A1 WO2007142652 A1 WO 2007142652A1
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beverage container
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Charmaine T. Adair
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Adair Charmaine T
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D23/00—Details of bottles or jars not otherwise provided for
    • B65D23/12—Means for the attachment of smaller articles
    • B65D23/14—Means for the attachment of smaller articles of tags, labels, cards, coupons, decorations or the like

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  • the present invention relates generally to removably attachable identification badges, tags, and similar devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to various embodiments of a clip adapted for attachment to the wraparound label or sleeve conventionally applied to many types of beverage containers and bottles.
  • the device enables the owner of the container to readily identify his or her container from a group of similar beverage containers.
  • the clip has an elongate sleeve capture arm with a pivoting end and a free distal end that is opposite the pivoting end.
  • the clip also has an elongate display arm with a pivot end and a distal end. The pivot end of the display arm is secured to the pivot end of said sleeve capture arm.
  • a distinctive identification element is disposed upon the display arm to enable a user to easily identify his or her beverage.
  • This disclosure is also directed to a beverage container with a beverage container identification clip.
  • a sleeve closely surrounds the beverage container and the beverage container clip is attached to the sleeve.
  • the clip has an elongate sleeve capture arm with a pivot end and a distal free end opposite the pivot end. The capture arm may be removably inserted between the sleeve and the beverage container.
  • the clip has an elongate display arm with a pivot end that is secured to the pivot end of said sleeve capture arm, and a distal free end that is opposite of the pivot end.
  • a distinctive identification element is disposed upon the display arm so that a user can easily identify his or her beverage.
  • Fig. 1 is an environmental, perspective view of two embodiments of a beverage container identification clip according to the present invention, showing application and use of the clip.
  • Fig. 2 is an enlarged, detailed perspective view of another embodiment of the clip having a different form of identification from the clips of Fig. 1.
  • Fig. 3 is an enlarged, detailed perspective view of yet another embodiment of the clip wherein the identification is applied directly to the exposed clip arm.
  • Fig. 4 is an enlarged, detailed perspective view of still another embodiment of the clip having an identification ribbon attached thereto.
  • Fig. 5 is an enlarged, detailed perspective view of a further embodiment of the clip having a charm or similar trinket attached to the distal end of the outer arm.
  • the beverage container identification clip of the current invention allows a person to quickly and easily apply an identification or other distinguishing element to a conventional beverage container having a wraparound label.
  • Such labels are commonly used to provide branding and product information on thin wall plastic bottles of various sorts, e.g., bottled water, soft drink bottles, etc.
  • the clip includes a pair of thin arms or fingers pivotally secured
  • the clip is inserted between the wall of the container and the overlying wraparound label sleeve, with the sleeve gripping the captured arm between the sleeve and wall of the container to hold the clip securely in place.
  • the outer arm of the clip is exposed to the outside of the label, where any identification may be readily seen.
  • the device may include additional identifying elements, e.g., beads, charms and/or other trinkets, etc., as desired.
  • the identification clip is easily removed from its attachment to the band or label surrounding the bottle for future use.
  • Fig. 1 of the drawings illustrates two embodiments of the present invention and a conventional beverage bottle having a wraparound label with which the present clip may be used.
  • the bottle B comprises a thin, flexible plastic wall W, with a very thin and flexible plastic sleeve S completely encircling the bottle wall W.
  • Such beverage bottle and sleeve configurations are often used for bottled water and soft drink bottles, as well as for other purposes.
  • the container may alternatively comprise a conventional metal or plastic beverage can or even a paper or plastic cup, while the sleeve may comprise a conventional foam plastic "can cooler" insulating sleeve or a cardboard or other paper sleeve, as is conventionally applied for insulation around a paper or plastic cup containing a hot liquid.
  • the beverage container identification clip 10a, 10b comprises an elongate first or sleeve capture arm 12 adapted for removable installation between the sleeve S and the wall W of the bottle B or container, and an opposite elongate display arm 14 disposed outside the sleeve S when the clip 10 is secured thereto.
  • the two arms 12 and 14 each include a pivot end, respectively 16 and 18, and are joined together at their pivot ends 16 and 18 by a lateral pivot 20 (more clearly shown in the detailed views of Figs. 2 through 5).
  • Each arm 12 and 14 further includes a manipulation tab, respectively 22 and 24, extending therefrom adjacent the pivot 20.
  • a light spring 26 (shown in the detailed views of Figs. 2 through 5) may be disposed between the two pivot ends 16 and 18 of the arms 12 and 14 to urge the distal or free ends 28 and 30 of the arms 12 and 14 together.
  • each of the embodiments of the present identification clip includes some form of distinctive identification element therewith.
  • an elongate string of beads extends from the outer manipulation tab 24 of the display arm 14, attached thereto by a ring which passes through an eye formed through the tab 24 and through an eye or loop formed in the attachment end of the string, generally as shown in Fig. 2 of the drawings.
  • the distal or free end of the bead string 32a, 32b may include a distinctive pendant charm attached thereto, e.g., the turtle caricature 34a of the clip 10a or the mouse caricature 34b of the clip 10b.
  • Other pendant charms or other devices may be attached to the free ends of the bead strings, or directly to the display arm of the clip itself, as desired.
  • Fig. 2 illustrates another embodiment of the identification clip, designated as clip 10c.
  • the clip 10c is essentially like the two clips 10a and 10b of Fig. 1, differing only in the configuration of the bead string 32c extending therefrom.
  • the bead string 32c is formed of a series of small alphabetized blocks or beads 36 which are arranged to spell a word, e.g., the name of the owner of the clip (and/or the beverage container to which the clip may be attached).
  • Such an alphabetic bead string 32c with its individual alphabetic characters 36 may be assembled to form virtually any word or words desired up to a practicable number of beads, e.g., the name of a loved one or friend, the name of a celebrity, the name of a favorite sports team, etc., as desired. Numbers may be included to form an important date, e.g., birthday or anniversary, or perhaps the team number of a favorite sports player, etc.
  • the clip 1Od of Fig. 3 illustrates yet another means of personalizing the beverage container identification clip.
  • the clip 1Od includes the identification element disposed directly upon the surface of the display arm 14, where it is readily visible when the clip 10c is attached to the container label or sleeve.
  • the identification element 38 comprises a name applied to the display arm 14, but other patterns, logos, and the like may be used in lieu of the owner's name, as desired.
  • Fig. 4 of the drawings is a perspective view of still another embodiment of the present invention, designated as beverage container identification clip 1Oe.
  • the basic configuration of the clip 1Oe is substantially similar to the configurations of clips 10a through 1Od, differing only in that (a) the two arms 12e and 14e are straight, rather than curved; and (b) a different form of identification element is provided.
  • the identification element 40 of the clip 1Oe comprises a ribbon attached to and extending from the display arm manipulation tab 24, generally in the same manner used to attach the bead strings 32a, 32b, and 32c of the embodiments of Figs. 1 and 2.
  • the ribbon identification element 40 may include the owner's name, or the name of a friend, loved one, sports team, celebrity, etc., or a date or other number, or some form of pattern or logo, etc., as desired.
  • the ribbon may have a distinctive color for identification as well, just as the other clips and/or identification elements of the present invention may be colored as desired.
  • Fig. 5 illustrates a further embodiment of the present beverage container identification clip 1Of, in which a pendant charm 34c is attached to the free or distal end 30 of the display arm 14e.
  • a hole or passage 42 is formed through the free or distal end 30 of the display arm 14e and an attachment ring 44 installed therein to secure the attachment chain or line 32d thereto, generally in the same manner used to secure the beads or other devices to the manipulation tabs of the display arms in other embodiments.
  • the pendant charm 34c e.g., a miniature representation of a sports helmet, or other device as desired, is attached to the distal or free end of the chain or line 32d.
  • the charm could be attached directly to the distal end 30 of the display arm 14e if so desired, as the display arm always remains to the outside of the encircling label or sleeve and cannot interfere with the insertion of the sleeve capture arm between the sleeve and the underlying container wall.
  • the beverage container identification clip provides a most convenient means for people to keep track of their own beverage bottles, cans, or cups at a gathering. People at parties, office meetings, conferences, sports events, and other activities, often have identical drink containers (bottled water, coffee cups, beverage cans, etc.), and the determination of which container belongs to which person can often be confusing.
  • the identification clip solves this problem in an inexpensive and convenient manner. The clip not only greatly enhances sanitation by assuring that beverage containers are not inadvertently picked up by different persons, but also serves as a decorative and distinctive touch to the container.
  • the identification clip may include virtually any type of distinctive marking or configuration as desired, e.g., personalized by name, or perhaps a holiday theme, sports team logo or player number, symbol or emblem relating to work or a hobby or other interest, etc., as desired. Accordingly, the beverage container identification clip will prove to be extremely popular with people from all walks of life.

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La présente invention concerne un clip d'identification de récipient à boisson (10a, 10b) qui se fixe de manière amovible à l'étiquette enveloppante ou au manchon (S) d'un récipient à boisson (B) et qui permet d'obtenir une identification positive du propriétaire du récipient. Le clip (10a, 10b) comprend une paire de bras (12, 14) fixés l'un à l'autre sur une extrémité (18) de manière pivotante et poussés tous deux par un ressort léger. Un bras (12) est inséré entre l'étiquette ou le manchon (S) et la paroi du récipient (W), et l'autre bras (14) reste à l'extérieur du manchon (S) où il est exposé. Diverses formes d'identification (34a, 34b), par exemple un nom, une breloque ou autre bibelot, le logo ou le symbole professionnel ou encore d'une équipe sportive, etc., peut s'appliquer directement sur le bras visible (14) ou se fixer, le cas échéant, sur l'extrémité qui pivote (18) ou l'extrémité distale (28) du bras exposé (14).
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