US Patent No: 7,077,309
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Beverage container
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Jul 18, 2006
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Jul 24, 2003
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10/626,176
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Abstract
An improved beverage container comprising a flexible bag capable of containing liquids disposed in a collapsible box is described. The box comprises a right side wall with a lower flap configured to form a portion of the box bottom and an upper flap configured to form a portion of a handle. The box also comprises a left side wall with a lower flap configured to form a portion of the box bottom and an upper flap configured to form a portion of a handle. The box further comprises a rear wall with a lower flap configured to form a portion of the box bottom and an upper flap having a portion configured to surround the handle, the upper flap further comprises a distal portion configured to surround a mouth attached to the flexible bag. The box also comprises a front wall with an opening for receiving a mouth of the flexible bag, the front wall also has a lower flap configured to form a portion of the box bottom. The flexible bag is mounted inside the box by inserting the mouth through the openings formed in the front wall and upper flap distal portion. The flexible bag comprises a tab disposed on a rear sheet opposite the mouth such that the tab may be pulled to introduce air into the bag.
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| 5,715,992 Beverage container | 22 | 1996 | |
| 5,909,841 Beverage container | 20 | 1997 | |
| 6,053,401 Beverage container | 14 | 1998 | |
| 6,290,124 Beverage container | 24 | 2000 | |
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| 2005/0155,814 Method and apparatus for installing a sensor array | 2004 | ||
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| 6,062,431 Package for beverages | 19 | 1999 | |
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| 5,048,691 Container with an inner pouch | 28 | 1990 | |
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| 4,815,631 Bag-in-box package | 47 | 1988 | |
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| 4,375,864 Container for holding and dispensing fluid | 103 | 1980 | |
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| 6,164,526 Paper-based cooler | 36 | 1997 | |
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| 6,253,993 Self-erecting container apparatus | 22 | 1999 | |
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| 5,163,485 Container assembly for flowable materials | 25 | 1990 | |
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| 5,147,071 Collapsible bag with evacuation passageway and method for making the same | 38 | 1991 | |
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| 5,169,019 Internally lined bung-type container | 15 | 1991 | |
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| 5,147,062 Paper pack container with internal bag for receiving fluids | 11 | 1990 | |
| 5,125,566 Dispensing container with modified corner structure | 14 | 1991 | |
| 5,562,228 Collapsible cooler apparatus | 44 | 1994 | |
| 5,897,050 Container comprising a base and an upstanding peripheral wall extending upwardly from said base to an apex | 5 | 1997 | |
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Patent Citation Ranking
Maintenance Fees
| Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee | due date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 Year Payment | $3600.00 | $1800.00 | $900.00 | Jan 18, 2014 |
| 11.5 Year Payment | $7400.00 | $3700.00 | $1850.00 | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Fee | Large entity fee | small entity fee | micro entity fee |
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| Surcharge - 7.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months | $160.00 | $80.00 | $40.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
| Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |