Ergonomic disposable cup having improved structural integrity

A container is disclosed, generally having an open top defined by an annular rim, a base, and a sidewall extending between the top and the base. The sidewall has two arcuately formed longitudinal recesses, an annular rib, an annular shoulder located between the longitudinal recesses and the base, an...

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Main Authors Smith, Stephen Alan, Smith, Kevin Ray, Wiedmeyer, Warren Giles, Healy, Kimberly Vaile, Golden, Randy, DesChamps, Rudy, Khan, Irshad, Rutter, Bryce C, Bone, Brian C, Loudenslager, John H, Stillerman, Jan Rolf
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Abstract A container is disclosed, generally having an open top defined by an annular rim, a base, and a sidewall extending between the top and the base. The sidewall has two arcuately formed longitudinal recesses, an annular rib, an annular shoulder located between the longitudinal recesses and the base, and a lower portion extending between the annular shoulder and the base. The annular shoulder is characterized by two arched portions aligned with the longitudinal recesses, and the lower portion has two beveled portions aligned with the longitudinal recesses. This container is more ergonomic, and has greater sidewall strength and rigidity, than existing containers.
AbstractList A container is disclosed, generally having an open top defined by an annular rim, a base, and a sidewall extending between the top and the base. The sidewall has two arcuately formed longitudinal recesses, an annular rib, an annular shoulder located between the longitudinal recesses and the base, and a lower portion extending between the annular shoulder and the base. The annular shoulder is characterized by two arched portions aligned with the longitudinal recesses, and the lower portion has two beveled portions aligned with the longitudinal recesses. This container is more ergonomic, and has greater sidewall strength and rigidity, than existing containers.
Author DesChamps, Rudy
Stillerman, Jan Rolf
Wiedmeyer, Warren Giles
Smith, Stephen Alan
Smith, Kevin Ray
Khan, Irshad
Healy, Kimberly Vaile
Loudenslager, John H
Golden, Randy
Rutter, Bryce C
Bone, Brian C
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