Embossed beverage or packaging cup

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embossed beverage or packaging cup showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view thereof; and

FIG. 4 is a view in cross-section taken on line 4--4 of FIG. 2.

The embossed beverage or packaging cup is characterized by a lower wall portion having a finish resembling the texture of fabric.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D48919 April 1916 Wiggin
D184955 April 1959 Muller
D195005 April 1963 Eicholtz
D250397 November 28, 1978 Christian
D264557 May 25, 1982 Groenewold et al.
3194468 July 1965 Baron
3679119 July 1972 Copping
3897899 August 1975 Schuff et al.
Other references
  • Giftwares and Home Fashions, Feb. 1961, p. 48, middle left panel, "Thermo-Mug" with Hand Woven Rattan Inlaid. Idea 55, International Design Annual, .COPYRGT.1955, by Verlag Hatje, p. 38, bottom left tumbler with pressed net.
Patent History
Patent number: D271650
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 3, 1981
Date of Patent: Dec 6, 1983
Assignee: WMF Container Corporation (Phoenix, AZ)
Inventors: Van D. Groenewold (Phoenix, AZ), Hubert E. Christian (Phoenix, AZ), James P. Schwartz (Phoenix, AZ)
Primary Examiner: Winifred E. Herrmann
Attorney: Paul R. Wylie
Application Number: 6/299,238
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D 7/6; D/9349; D/9429
International Classification: D0701; D0903;