Envelopes – wrappers – and paperboard boxes – Paperboard box – Convertible
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-26
2011-07-26
Elkins, Gary E (Department: 3782)
Envelopes, wrappers, and paperboard boxes
Paperboard box
Convertible
C181S178000, C181S180000, C229S005500, C229S400000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07984842
ABSTRACT:
A megaphone popcorn cup is provided. The cup includes a first end, which is open to an interior of the cup, and a second end, which has a smaller diameter than the first end. The cup has a side wall with overlapping first and second side edges that are attached to one another. An end cap at least partially seals the second end. The end cap is vertically offset from the second end toward the first end and is formed with the side wall as a single, continuous piece of material.
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Various Collector cups publicly available prior to Feb. 2, 2007.
Brush David D.
Elkins Gary E
Westman Champlin & Kelly P.A.
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