Receptacles – Closures – Combined or convertible
Patent
1997-11-10
1999-01-19
Cronin, Stephen K.
Receptacles
Closures
Combined or convertible
220694, 220709, 220792, 220793, 2203671, 220631, B65D 4156
Patent
active
058605525
ABSTRACT:
An anti-spill liquid container is disclosed and taught wherein the center of gravity of the container/liquid combination causes the container to inherently roll to a predetermined, non-spill, position if the container is inadvertently "knocked over." The invention disclosed and taught is applicable to any generally cylindrical container and is particularly suitable for drinking cups as commonly used in the fast food industry.
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Culhane William J.
Strange Randall H.
Cronin Stephen K.
International Paper Company
Skinkiss Ralph J
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