Supports – Stand – Receptacle
Patent
1986-09-26
1988-02-23
Talbott, David L.
Supports
Stand
Receptacle
215100S, 220 85H, 2483461, 248359, D 7 70, A47G 2302
Patent
active
047265531
ABSTRACT:
A drinking cup base is provided which may be used as either a coaster or an attached stabilizer in combination with a variety of cups, including disposable cups. In both modes of operation, a cup is placed within a recess in the base, such that the mouth of the base contacts and forms a friction fit with the outside surface of the cup. In this position, the base functions as a coaster, as the friction fit any may be overcome by raising the cup. However, if it is desired to utilize the base as an attached stabilizer, the cup is forced within the recess, forming a vacuum fit, which, combined with the friction fit, maintains the base in continuous attachment to the bottom of the cup, until the cup and base are manually separated. The base includes a spill tray to retain spillage from the cup, and one embodiment of the base includes a turned-back outer rim which maintains the spillage even when the base is tilted during tilting of the cup for drinking.
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Rock-Tenn Company
Talbott David L.
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