U.S. patent application number 09/749512 was filed with the patent office on 2002-07-04 for plastic bottle neck ring with a pull-up ring.
Invention is credited to Yu-Hsien, Lin.
Application Number | 20020084241 09/749512 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 25014046 |
Filed Date | 2002-07-04 |
United States Patent
Application |
20020084241 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Yu-Hsien, Lin |
July 4, 2002 |
Plastic bottle neck ring with a pull-up ring
Abstract
This invention is one or more integral molded pull-up ring
extended either vertically or horizontally from the top and the rim
of the plastic bottle top. The end of the pull-up ring is free end
and the other is the connecting end which connects to the bottle
top. The free end forms a bigger and wider ring and the connecting
end can be one or two. Moreover, at the connecting end, users can
add one narrow space. When the pull-up ring is horizontal, users
can install at both ends of the narrow space a protruding block and
a withholding restrainer. When the pull-up ring becomes a
perpendicular angle, it becomes easier for users to carry the
container.
Inventors: |
Yu-Hsien, Lin; (Taipei,
TW) |
Correspondence
Address: |
LIN Yu-Hsien
PO Box 82-144
Taipei
TW
|
Family ID: |
25014046 |
Appl. No.: |
09/749512 |
Filed: |
December 28, 2000 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
215/305 ;
215/396; 215/399 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D 51/242
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
215/305 ;
215/396; 215/399 |
International
Class: |
B65D 023/10 |
Claims
1. A plastic bottleneck ring with pull-up ring. This pull-up ring
is an extension from the outer diameter of the bottleneck ring. It
has the features of: the pull-up ring is a part that comes out from
the side of the bottleneck ring. One end is free end and the other
is connected to the bottle top. The free end is wider than the
connecting end and users can hold this part for carrying
purpose.
2. The same as the item mentioned in claim 1. The pull-up ring
comes out horizontally from one side of the bottleneck ring. When
users use a hand to hold the free end, the free end will turn from
horizontal to vertical angle to add convenience to the users.
3. The same as the item mentioned in claim 1. The pull-up ring can
also come out from one side of the bottleneck ring and then go up
perpendicularly. Then, it will become a vertical pull-up ring for
users to carry.
4. The same as the item mentioned in claim 1. The connecting end
has a narrow space to allow the free end to turn freely.
5. The same as the item mentioned in claim 2. At two ends of the
narrow space for the horizontal ring, install a bulged-out block
and a withholding restrainer. When the restrainer turns 90 degrees,
it will closely match the block.
6. The same as the item mentioned in claim 1. The connecting end
between pull-up ring and bottle top can be one or more.
7. The same as the item mentioned in claim 1. The pull-up ring can
extend from the top of the bottle top.
8. The same as the item mentioned in claim 1. The pull-up ring can
extend from the bottom of the bottle top.
9. The same as the item mentioned in claim 1. The free end of the
pull-up ring can be in the form of a ring.
10. The same as the item mentioned in claim 1. The free end of the
pull-up ring can be in the form of an arc.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] Most bottles have been equipped with the pull-up ring so
that users can easily carry the bottles or pour the liquid out as
shown in FIG. 17 and 18. These two figures are the lateral view and
vertical view of the bottle. This pull-up ring is an invention by
Aoki Research Center in Japan. The special feature is a pull-up
ring (82) coming out as an extension from the bottleneck (81) of
the bottle body (8). At the connection place of pull-up ring 82 and
bottleneck 81, there is a narrow space 83 and its purpose is to let
pull-up ring 82 move freely.
[0002] Moreover, having a pull-up ring on the plastic cap was once
a design on the sealing place of the bottle mouth. Usually the
design is to have the pull-up ring to be inside of the bottle
mouth. Its purpose and function are to remove the plastic sealing
at the bottle mouth rather than for the reason for carrying. This
design is mostly used for bottle tops for seasoning such as soy
sauce and vinegar.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0003] The invention of bottleneck ring with a pull-up ring is one
or more plastic bottleneck ring horizontal or vertical to the
bottleneck diameter. This pull-up ring is a flat extension with one
free end and another attached to the bottleneck ring. The free end
is wider than the fixed end so that user's finger can pass through
the ring. The fixed end can be one more two; the attached part can
have a narrow space for the pull-up ring. When the pull-ring is
horizontal, the connecting end can add a narrow space so that the
pull-ring can turn freely. At both ends of the narrow space of the
horizontal pull-up ring, a bulged-out block and a withholding
restrainer can be added. When the block turns 90 degrees, it can be
closely match with the restrainer to make the pull-up ring to form
a perpendicular angle so that users can carry it more conveniently.
When the pull-up ring is used vertically, the ring does not have to
turn and can be used directly by users.
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS
[0004] The following is a detailed explanation of the sample in
each figure:
[0005] FIGS. 1 and 2 are the structural diagram and lateral view of
the bottle top with a pull-up ring. One ore more molded pull-up
ring 2 is extended from the outside side of the plastic top 1. The
pull-up ring 2 is a flat and horizontal extension. One end is the
free end 21 and the other is end 22 connected with bottle top 2.
The free end 21 is wider than end 22. End 22 can be one (as in FIG.
3) or two (as in FIG. 1). In addition, end 22 can add a narrow
space 23 (as in FIG. 5) so that the horizontal pull-up ring 2 can
easily bend (as in FIG. 6). The narrow space 23 is either located
on top of end 22 or there will be two narrow spaces (one is up and
the other is down, in a symmetrical position). Moreover, the narrow
space 23 can be connected to the inner side of end 22 (as in FIG.
7) or outer side (no figure available). Then, in front and back of
narrow space 23, a bulged-out block 24 (as in FIGS. 1 and 3) and a
withholding restrainer 25 can be added. When restrainer 25 turns 90
degrees (as in FIG. 4), it will closely match the block 24 so that
pull-up ring 2 can be in a vertical position of 90 degrees. The
free end 21 of the pull-up ring 2 can be either in the form of a
ring (as in FIGS. 1 and 3) or in the form of an arc (as in FIG.
5).
[0006] FIGS. 8 and 9 are the structural diagram and lateral view of
another bottle top with a pull-up ring. The bottom ring 11 under
bottle top 1 has a horizontal extended pull-up ring 2. This ring
not only has two connecting ends 22 but also can function well with
only one connecting end 22 (no figure available). The connecting
end 22 of the pull-up ring 2 also has a narrow space 23 (as in FIG.
10). Moreover, at the front and back ends of the narrow space 23, a
protruding block 24 and a withholding restrainer 25 (as in FIG. 8)
can be added. Their functions, purposes and structure are the same
as the ones mentioned before; therefore, details will not be
repeated.
[0007] Next, pull-up ring 2 not only can extend horizontally from
bottle top 1; it also can extend vertically from bottle top 1, as
shown in FIG. 1. Both sides of bottle top 1 can extend horizontally
and vertically to have the two connecting ends 22 of pull-up ring
2. Therefore, pull-up ring 2 can be vertical in a perpendicular
position. Or the two connecting end 22 can add one ore two narrow
space 23 (as in FIG. 12). If two narrow spaces 23 are set in
symmetrical arrangement, the narrow space 23 can help the movement
of vertical pull-up ring 2. The free end of pull-up ring 2
mentioned before can either be in the form of a ring (as in FIGS.
11 and 12) or in the form of an arc (as in FIG. 13). Depends on the
needs, users can add a strengthening block 26 to the outer side of
free end 21.
[0008] Please refer to FIG. 14, it is a structural diagram of the
bottleneck ring with a changed vertical pull-up ring. The pull-up
ring 2 in this diagram only has one connecting 22 and it is
connected to the top cover of bottle top 1. Connecting end 22 can
add one or two symmetrical narrow spaces 23 or the connecting end
22 itself can be a narrow space 23 (as in FIG. 15). The shape of
the pull-up ring should not be limited as its purpose is to bring
convenience to users when they carry containers or bottles. If the
container is not heavy, the free end 21 of the pull-up ring can be
a ring for one finger (as in FIG. 16).
[0009] Hopefully, the implementation of this innovation can bring
out the following results:
[0010] Because of this pull-up ring, users can enjoy a greater
level of convenience, especially carrying heavier or larger
containers or bottles. This ring also makes pouring liquid out of
the containers to be easier. For mountain climbers, people who like
to go picnic, hike or work outside, they can easily carry this with
their hands or hook this on their belts. Moreover, this ring can be
used on bottles or containers made of different materials instead
of being limited to only one specific material.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0011] FIG. 1: Structural diagram of the bottleneck ring with a
horizontal pull-up ring.
[0012] FIG. 2: Lateral view of FIG. 1.
[0013] FIG. 3: Structural diagram of the bottleneck ring with
another kind of horizontal pull-up ring.
[0014] FIG. 4: Bottle top with a pull-up ring in-motion diagram of
FIG. 1.
[0015] FIG. 5: Structural diagram of the bottleneck ring with a
revised horizontal pull-up ring.
[0016] FIG. 6: Bottle top with a pull-up ring in-motion diagram of
FIG. 5.
[0017] FIG. 7: Pull-up ring in-motion diagram of FIG. 5.
[0018] FIG. 8: Structural diagram of the bottleneck ring with
another revised horizontal pull-up ring.
[0019] FIG. 9: Bottle top with a pull-up ring in-motion diagram of
FIG. 8.
[0020] FIG. 10: Structural diagram of the bottleneck ring with
another different horizontal pull-up ring.
[0021] FIG. 11: Structural diagram of the bottleneck ring with a
vertical pull-up ring.
[0022] FIG. 12: Structural diagram of the bottleneck ring with a
different vertical pull-up ring.
[0023] FIG. 13: Structural diagram of the bottleneck ring with a
revised vertical pull-up ring.
[0024] FIG. 14: Structural diagram of the bottleneck ring with a
changed vertical pull-up ring.
[0025] FIG. 15: Structural diagram of the bottleneck ring with
another different vertical pull-up ring.
[0026] FIG. 16: Structural diagram of the bottleneck ring with
another revised vertical pullup ring.
[0027] FIG. 17: Lateral view of traditional polyester-resin bottle
with a pull-up ring.
[0028] FIG. 18: Vertical view of FIG. 17.
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