U.S. patent application number 14/256892 was filed with the patent office on 2014-10-23 for container.
The applicant listed for this patent is Robert Dale Beadles. Invention is credited to Robert Dale Beadles.
Application Number | 20140311934 14/256892 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 51728189 |
Filed Date | 2014-10-23 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140311934 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Beadles; Robert Dale |
October 23, 2014 |
CONTAINEr
Abstract
The decorative and protective display case, for a fragile or
expensive good(s) for example, typically a bottled liquid such as
wine or spirits that not only provides adequate protection, but
also provides a way to showcase or display an item of value. The
generally tubular display material is circular or polygonal and
made from materials that can withstand high levels of shock. The
ends are fitted with caps that serve not only for decorative
purposes, but also contain a shock absorber system or material that
further isolates the good from shock or impact that helps prevent
and/or limits breakage of the good.
Inventors: |
Beadles; Robert Dale; (Lodi,
CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
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Type |
Beadles; Robert Dale |
Lodi |
CA |
US |
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Family ID: |
51728189 |
Appl. No.: |
14/256892 |
Filed: |
April 18, 2014 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61813261 |
Apr 18, 2013 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
206/446 ;
206/521 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D 59/04 20130101;
B65D 81/107 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
206/446 ;
206/521 |
International
Class: |
B65D 85/30 20060101
B65D085/30; B65D 85/72 20060101 B65D085/72 |
Claims
1. A protective case for receiving at least one fragile or valuable
good, comprising: a. a display material having a generally tubular
shape with at least one thickness; b. an end-cap assembly; c. a
means of preloading or shimming the good with the shock absorber
component; d. a sealing cap, capable of further isolating the good
from shock; e. a decorative end cap forming the outside of said end
cap assembly.
2. The protective case of claim 1 wherein said first display
material is fitted with said end-cap assembly.
3. The protective case of claim 1 wherein display material having a
generally tubular shape is selected from group consisting of
polygonal or circular.
4. The protective case of claim 3 wherein the polygon has n number
of sides, selected from n=3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or 12.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATIONS
[0001] This patent application claims benefit from U.S. Provisional
Patent Application Ser. No. 61813261, filed Apr. 18, 2013, the
entire content of which is incorporated by reference herein as if
fully set forth.
BACKGROUND
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] The present invention relates generally to the field of
containers and display cases. This carrier is suitable for holding,
containing, displaying and protecting items of value from shock
resulting from dropping the item or good. Also, in a non-limiting
embodiment, with increased regulation and demand for rigorous and
effective containers suitable for travel by the Transportation and
Safety Administration (TSA), said container provides a means for
carrying and storing, protecting and displaying items of value. The
present invention also provides an aesthetically pleasing, nearly
unbreakable container and security for the goods.
[0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art
[0005] Many carriers or display cases have been developed,
produced, and distributed throughout the years, however none of
which adequately showcase and protect the good(s).
[0006] In U.S. Design Patent No. D643,2175, Pedersen provides an
ornamental design for a sealable container.
[0007] Jacobson (U.S. D675,0195) discloses a portable
organizer.
[0008] In U.S. Des. Pat. No. D674,1885, Sabadicci discloses an
ornamental design for a wine aerator travel case.
[0009] Waters U.S. Pat. No. 2,166,513 discloses a material to help
protect commodities of the nature particularly valuable using
pilferproof closures for the bottle.
[0010] Okulla (U.S. D660,5915) discloses an ornamental design for a
container.
[0011] Yumita (U.S. PG Pub. 2013/0020339A1) discloses a wine
transport and storage box in a favorable state whilst aiding in
reducing the chances for wine to undergo putrefaction
(decomposition).
[0012] Tagliati (U.S. D516,809) discloses an ornamental design for
an insulated wine carrier. In a subsequent design patent (U.S.
D521,731) Tagliati discloses another insulated wine carrier, also
with a closure from the top.
[0013] Yueh-Chun Le (U.S. Pat. No. 7,311,201 B2) discloses a
packaging container for a bottled commodity made from a hollow
cylinder with a cylindrical cover both made from paper. The hollow
area is for receiving bottled commodity, the container especially
suits containing a bottled liquid commodity such as wine, bubbled
beverage, liquid edible oil, etc. The container also provides some
insulation to keep the temperature of the bottle consistant, or
cool.
[0014] Prevot (U.S. Pat. No. 5,213,215) discloses advanced
shock-proof packing for fragile objects such as bottles to help aid
in the safe transportation and shipment of fragile objects and more
specifically bottles of similar items.
[0015] Snyder (US PG Pub. 2008/0116101 A1) discloses an article for
safely transporting wine and spirit class bottles and the like,
utilizing layers of material generally shape to that of the bottle.
Snyder's work is similar to that of Waters, discussed earlier.
[0016] Vargas (U.S. D374,975) discloses an ornamental design for a
beverage carrier, equipped with a strap of in determining length,
with a tied up or closure.
[0017] As an object of the present invention, there exists a need
to improve upon the prior art of containers suitable for holding
goods, specifically bottles, that provides adequate protection, and
further provides a method to display said goods, as many of these
bottles may contain a valuable item that requires both protection
and the display of ornamental, expensive, or otherwise valuable
bottles or goods. Although, many of the inventions discussed have
made attempts to protect bottles, they often do not provide
adequate protection. Furthermore, none provide a method to display
the goods, in particular bottles of wine, or spirits, that are of
valuable.
[0018] None of the above inventions and patents, taken either
singly or in combination, is seen to describe instant invention as
claimed.
[0019] Current U.S. Classification: D03/201, D3/272, D03/300,
206/521, 206/591, 206/592
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0020] This invention relates generally to the field of containers
and display cases. This carrier is suitable for holding,
containing, displaying and otherwise protecting items of value from
shock, for example, from dropping said item or good from at least
one height. Also, in a non-limiting embodiment, with increased
regulation and demand for rigorous and effective containers
suitable for travel by the
[0021] Transportation and Safety Administration (TSA), said
container provides a means for carrying and storing, protecting and
displaying items of value, for example in one's suitcase. The
present invention also provides an aesthetically pleasing, nearly
unbreakable container that also provides integrity and/or security
for the goods.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] FIG. 1 shows the container suitable for display and
protection of the said goods, in this non-limiting example, and not
claimed as part of the invention is, a wine bottle, shown contained
within the device.
[0023] FIG. 2 illustrates the multipiece end-caps; and
[0024] FIG. 3 shows the end cap assembly can be removed for the
wine bottle.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND BEST MODE OF IMPLEMENTATION
[0025] The present invention is a carrier for items or articles
containing fluids or items of value. With increasing regulation and
demand for rigorous and effective containers suitable for travel by
the TSA, this container provides a method to carry and store
containers and/or display items of value. The present invention
also provides an aesthetically pleasing, nearly unbreakable
container and security for the goods.
[0026] In FIG. 1, the container is shown that is suitable for
display and protection of the said goods, and in this non-limiting
example, and not claimed as part of the invention is, a wine
bottle, shown contained within the device. The protective display
material 101 is generally translucent and allows for the good
inside to be displayed clearly, which is equipped with
multi-functional end-cap assemblies 102. The end-caps 102 are made
up of several parts: the decorative cap 201, the sealing cap 202,
and the shock absorber 203. The end cap assembly can be removed for
the wine bottle 103 allowing for the insertion of the good, in this
case, the wine bottle 103. The display material is made from
durable materials capable of absorbing a tremendous amount of
energy when the container of FIG. 1 is dropped from at least one
height.
[0027] In one embodiment, the protective display material 101 is
generally translucent and tubular (either circular or shaped like a
polygon (polygonal) with n number of sides selected from the group
consisting of n=3, 4, 5, 6,7, 8, 9, 10, or 12) and allows for the
good inside to be displayed clearly, which is equipped with
multi-functional endcaps 102.
[0028] According to our tests, the container preserved the wine
bottle, containing liquid, for approximately eleven (11) drops from
at least one height, specifically at least about the height of
chest height of an adult. This display material 101 is made from
generally clear and/or translucent materials selected from the
group consisting of bulletproof plastic, polycarbonate (such as
LexanO), Kevlar.RTM. reinforced materials, and combinations
thereof. This display material is further capable of providing some
shock resistance for the good. The end cap assemblies 102 are
equipped with a shock-absorbent material capable of reducing the
impact on the goods made from plastic, rubber, rubber or plastic
with internal rebound spring, or any other material capable of
reducing shock to the good, further capable of shimming or setting
a preload against the good to further isolate it from shock
(physical, electrical, mechanical, etc).
[0029] FIG. 2 illustrates the multipiece end-caps 102 that are made
up of several parts: the decorative cap 201, the sealing cap 202,
and the shock absorber 203.
[0030] FIG. 3 shows the end cap assembly can be removed for the
wine bottle 103 allowing for the insertion of the good, in this
case, the wine bottle 103.
[0031] In summary, the present invention holds or contains the
goods in a fashion that not only displays, but also protects the
said good(s). The container is also easy to use, and provides for
adequate protection, whilst displaying the goods.
[0032] It is to be understood that the present invention is not
limited to the embodiments described above, but encompasses any and
all embodiments within the scope of the following claims.
REFERENCES (incorporated herein by reference)
[0033] Please find references discussed above.
[0034] While preferred embodiments of the present invention have
been described and illustrated in detail, it is to be understood
that many modifications can be made to the embodiments, and
features can be interchanged between embodiments, without departing
from the spirit of the invention.
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