Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
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POPCORN RECEPTACLE STRUCTURE AND PROCESS
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
The present application claims priority to Provisional Application 62/629,002,
filed 02/10/2018. All disclosure of the parent application is incorporated at
least by
reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present disclosure generally pertains to a receptacle which contains
deliberate
structures, functions and processes of grasping the said receptacle, in
addition to
deliberate means, structures, functions and processes of attaching the
aforementioned
receptacle to the cup holder, arm rest or seat or chair at an entertainment or
sports venue,
stadium, movie theater, or cinema event. The receptacle may be a food or snack
receptacle to contain food such as popcorn.
2. Description of Related Art
Customers that buy, consume and enjoy popcorn or similar loose snacks or food
are relegated to balancing and steadying these awkward, large, clunky,
enormous,
cumbersome receptacles of popcorn, snacks and foods without any ease or
structural
consideration for the people purchasing them. Then these same hapless persons
are
subjected to bestride, steady, or prop this hefty, and/or impractical tub,
and/or monstrous
container while seated.
Another problem with current popcorn receptacles is the heightened possibility
of
contamination by business or company staff members, companions, oneself, or
anyone
reaching over the top, and/or into the food receptacle to grab, hold, steady,
carry or
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transport the receptacle inevitably coming into direct contact with the food
and/or loose
food, popcorn, snack contents.
In constructing a new process and structure of a more advantageous movie
going,
user-friendly, beneficial receptacle it is likewise necessary to consider the
current
formations, structures, compositions, layouts, mechanics, and components of
film, movie,
cinema, auditoriums, theaters, sports venues, stadiums, entertainment or any
such venues
or locations where popcorn, snacks or food are being sold, served, consumed or
used in
any way.
Therefore, what is needed is a process and structure to more ergonomically
hold,
grasp, grip, maintain, carry, affix, station, place, set and use such a
popcorn or food
receptacle throughout an entire movie going or entertainment from purchase, to
carriage,
apprehension, to sitting, to stabilizing and stationing the said receptacle by
a myriad of
customer profiles, types, shapes, ages, genders, heights, weights, and
capabilities.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The unique popcorn/snack receptacle includes at least a body of circular cross-
section having a height, an open top of a first diameter, and a closed bottom
of a second
diameter, smaller than the first diameter. One or more indentions, depressions
or
extensions may be formed into the body, added to the body or to the closed
bottom,
adapted to enhance gripping the receptacle by a user's hand, or adapted to
engage the
receptacle with a cup holder or an arm of a seat.
The receptacle may also provide one or more indentions, depressions or
extensions comprising two or more holes or circular depressions into the body
of the
receptacle proximally positioned to engage a thumb and at least one finger of
one hand of
the user, enhancing the user's grip in the receptacle. The one or more
indentions,
depressions or extensions may comprise five holes, one for the user's thumb,
and one for
each of the user's fingers. Additionally, in this embodiment, the one or more
indentions,
depressions or extensions comprise a series of vertically-oriented flexible
bands spaced
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around the outside of the body of the receptacles, such that a user is enabled
to place
portions of one or both hands between the body of the receptacle and the
flexible bands,
to hold the receptacle securely.
Another embodiment provides that the one or more indentions, depressions or
extensions may comprise a side-extending handle apparatus formed of two panels
shaped
as mirror-image right triangles, joined along a hypotenuse of each side, the
sides opposite
the hypotenuse of each joining the sidewall of the body of the receptacle from
a single
point at the bottom of the body to two separate points separated along an
upper rim of the
body, the internal volume enclosed by the panels open to the internal volume
of the body
of the receptacle. In this embodiment the panels may each have an opening
accommodating a user's fingers.
An alternative embodiment provides that one or more indentions, depressions or
extensions may comprise a cylindrical extension centered on the outside of the
closed
bottom of the receptacle, the cylindrical extension of a diameter and height
to fit within a
cup holder on an arm of a seat, such that the receptacle is firmly held by the
cup holder.
The cylindrical extension may be joined to the closed bottom of the receptacle
at one
point by a connecting tag, such that the cylindrical extension is enabled to
fold to have an
axis parallel the plane of the bottom of the receptacle.
One embodiment provides that the one or more indentions, depressions or
extensions comprise a box having rectangular sides, open on one long side, and
closed on
the other long side, formed into the closed bottom of the receptacle, such
that a user may
place the four fingers of one hand in the box, and a thumb of the same hand on
an outside
of the receptacle, to firmly hold the receptacle.
Another embodiment includes one or more indentions, depressions or extensions
comprising a ring of magnetically-permeable metal formed around the body of
the
receptacle, and a magnetically-enhanced ring around a cup holder at an end of
an armrest
of a seat, such that the magnetically-enhanced ring attracts the magnetically
permeable
metal ring, holding the receptacle securely to the cup holder. This embodiment
may also
include a strip of magnetically-permeable metal formed along an arm of a seat
and one or
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more magnetically-enhanced elements in the receptacle, such that the
magnetically-
enhanced elements attract the strip of magnetically-permeable metal to hold
the
receptacle securely to the arm rest. In this embodiment, the receptacle is a
drink cup, and
the one or more indentions, depressions or extensions comprise handles
foldable away
from the body of the receptacle, and a downward-extending pick flap insertable
into a
cup holder. The receptacle may also be a popcorn/snack receptacle such as
receptacle
102. The as a drink cup or popcorn/snack receptacle, includes that the one or
more
indentions, depressions or extensions comprise handles foldable away from the
body of
the receptacle, and a downward-extending pick flap insertable into a cup
holder.
The receptacle includes, in another embodiment, that the one or more
indentions,
depressions or extensions comprise a ring of magnetically-permeable metal
formed
around the body of the receptacle, and a magnetically-enhanced ring around a
cup holder
at an end of an armrest of a sea, such that the magnetically-enhanced ring
attracts the
magnetically permeable metal ring, holding the receptacle securely to the cup
holder.
A separate embodiment provides the receptacle as a rectangular box having an
open top, having the one or more indentions, depressions or extensions adapted
to
enhance gripping the receptacle by a user's hand, or adapted to engage the
receptacle with
a cup holder or an arm of a seat.
Another embodiment provides the receptacle as the popcorn/snack container
.. wherein the one or more indentions, depressions or extensions comprise a
pair of handles
foldable outwardly from the body of the receptacle, and a downwardly extending
pick-
flap held to the body at an uppermost position, and extendable away from the
body at a
lowermost extension, the pick-flap having a plurality of parallel fold lines
enabling the
pick flap to be folded as an accordion to be inserted into a cup holder. In
this
embodiment, the pair of handles has holes to accommodate a user's fingers, and
the other
has a rectangular opening. The handles in this embodiment may be modified to
include
a finger alcove implemented on an upper corner of one or both of the foldable
handles.
Additionally, the pick-flap comprises an arrow shaped lower extremity having
side indentions positioned to engage cross braces at the lower end of a cup
holder, to
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securely engage the receptacle to the cup holder. One or both of the foldable
handles may
be engaged over an edge of a cup holder to aid in holding the receptacle to
the cup
holder. a modification of this embodiment includes that the handles meet the
pick-flap in
an upward curvature, such that when the handles are folded out, the upward
curvature
creates a slot that enables the receptacle to be engaged securely over the
edge of the rim
of a cup holder. Additionally, the receptacle includes that one or both of the
handles have
one or more of material extensions enabled to be folded over to provide a
double wall
thickness at a portion of the handle.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 is a side elevation view of a receptacle with a holding structure to
grip the
receptacle n an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 2A is a side elevation view of a popcorn-holding structure with finger
holes
for holding the receptacle in an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 2B is the view of Fig. 2A with the user's hand removed.
Fig. 3 is a side elevation view of a receptacle with finger holes and a user's
hand
in some of the holes, in an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 4A is a side elevation view of a receptacle with an additional handle
section
in an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 4B is the receptacle of Fig. 4A with an additional cut out in an
embodiment
of the invention.
Fig. 4C is a top plan view of the receptacle of Fig. 4A.
Fig. 5A is a side elevation view of a receptacle having a bottom-mounted
physical
interface for integrating to a cup holder in an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 5B is a bottom view of the receptacle of Fig. 5A.
Fig. 5C is a bottom view in an alternative embodiment.
Fig. 5D is a bottom vie in yet another alternative embodiment.
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Fig. 6A is a side elevation view of a receptacle with another interface for a
user to
hold the receptacle.
Fig. 6B is the view of Fig. 6A showing a user's hand and fingers holding the
receptacle in an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 6C is a bottom view of the receptacle of Fig. 6A.\
Fig. 7 is an elevation view of a seat in a theatre and a receptacle held by
magnets
in an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 8 is a side elevation view of a seat holding a receptacle by magnets in
an
alternative embodiment.
Fig. 9A is a side perspective view of a receptacle having an attached mounting
interface for holding the receptacle in a cup holder.
Fig. 9B is a perspective view of a receptacle interface by magnets to a cup
holder.
Fig. 10 is a perspective view of a box receptacle having a slot interface for
holding the receptacle in an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 11 is a front view of an add-on handle and pick-flap for a receptacle in
an
embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 12 is a front view of a handle and pick-flap in another embodiment of the
invention.
Fig. 13 is an angle view of a handle and pick-flap structure inserted in a cup
holder in an embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 14 is an angle view of a handle and pick-flap structure inserted in a cup
holder in an alternative embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 15 is an angle view of a handle and pick-flap structure inserted in a cup
holder in yet another alternative embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 16A is a front view of a folding handle and pick-flap structure in
another
embodiment of the invention.
Fig. 16B illustrates the structure of Fig. 16A folded.
Fig. 17 is a side elevation view of a receptacle with a handle and pick-flap
structure in an embodiment of the invention.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Snack foods like popcorn are very popular treats that are typically consumed
and
.. enjoyed at entertainment events like movie theaters, multiplexes and other
entertainment
themed venues where people view attractions. However, a long standing problem
has
always been securing such large portions of delicious snacks that are commonly
served in
very enlarged or clumsy receptacles. There has seemed to be very little to no
consideration for the ergonomic handling of such receptacles given the fact
that human
.. beings naturally have varying sizes, ages, shapes and abilities to properly
and securely
hold enormous containers of snacks or popcorn. Furthermore, there are obvious
limitations of what a human being and their hand(s) or arm(s) can properly
carry and hold
adequately and easily.
Present receptacles do not take these limitations or needs of ergonomic
.. proficiency and comfort into consideration, instead they focus merely on
the quantity of
popcorn being sold as their primary marketing attraction. The greater the
quantity of
snacks, popcorn or food offered the more appealing the sale becomes, but after
the point
of purchase it is the consumer who is left with the unenviable task of
holding, carrying,
transporting and securing this enormously clumsy container of popcorn, snacks
or food.
Sanitation and clean health food handling and preparations, standards, and
regulations are also major issues in the concessionary and food industries, or
anywhere
food is being handled, served and/or sold. It is commonplace for movie theater
or any
entertainment venue employees to prepare, load, serve patrons loose filled
snacks and
food like popcorn into large tubs, container or receptacles without gloves.
The problem of bacterial and cross-contamination becomes very present when a
movie theater staff member or any entertainment venue employee grabs a full
container
of popcorn with their bare hands while their finger(s) overlap the top
opening, rim or
perimeter of the container of popcorn or [food, and their hand(s) or finger(s)
come into
direct contact with the food and/or popcorn they are about to serve a patron.
Said
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employee(s) could have easily handled a previous cash transaction, dirty
surface,
detergent, agent, rag, mop, or come into contact with a previous patron who
was carrying
germs, bacteria or disease and now is directly holding a popcorn receptacle in
a way that
they are also touching the popcorn, food and contents that will be ingested by
patrons
who will possibly become exposed. The same is true with patrons among their
own
group(s) of companions, friends or family members when and if they try to grab
any
food, snack or popcorn container by its top, rim, or opening.
They will always risk of spreading germs, diseases and bacteria when they grab
popcorn or snack receptacles with unclean hands over the rim, perimeter, or
opening of
the container. Therefore, a handling structure, process and assembly in
necessary to not
only properly grab such enormous receptacles, but do so comfortably and
securely
without touching the popcorn or food contents within.
Another problem is positioning the receptacle of popcorn or food once inside
the
movie auditorium or entertainment venue. There is no current practical, simple
or easy
solution yet to appropriately affix or position a receptacle of popcorn or
food to a
customer's seat, chair, arm rest or cup holder conveniently and unobtrusively.
A movie or entertainment venue customer sits down to watch a film with their
various snacks, drinks and large container of popcorn with no place to
properly position.
There is a need to place this large bulky popcorn container near one's self
securely,
neatly, and in a way that it's not interrupting the comfort and enjoyment of
one's self and
others meanwhile being conveniently accessible. Furthermore a customer should
not be
forced to continuously pass around the container of popcorn which is
distracting to the
entertainment event, nor should they worry about tilting, kicking or knocking
over the
container of popcorn or food or worse, setting it down on a possibly dirty
and/or bacteria
ridden floor.
Movie theater seats and other entertainment venue chairs are already limited
in
space in order for businesses and companies to try and maximize revenue by
accommodating a greater potential of customers or patrons. Therefore, it is
necessary that
such gripping structures, and fastening systems that would be affixed to
movie, theater, or
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entertainment venue seats/chairs, arm rests or cup holders, are implemented or
become
part of the popcorn or food receptacle in a user-friendly, easily accessible,
non-
cumbersome, simple and fabricated or implemented with, into or onto the
popcorn or
food receptacle with a minimal, sleek, and efficient construction without
adding
significant material(s) waste or clunky, non-ancillary obnoxious parts.
Additionally, no current popcorn or food receptacles currently on the market
provide a sleek, well conceived, proficient product that allows for easily
convenient
handling by persons and affixing the said receptacle to any surface, chair,
seat, arm rest,
cup holder in a practical process that is simple, easy, or favorably applied,
stationed or
accessible.
What is needed is a process and deliberate structure of a popcorn/food or
snack
receptacle with intended consideration to the improved holding, handling,
gripping,
transporting, carrying and then stationing, positioning, securing, and
favorable placement
of said receptacle. And, the receptacle should be constructed, formulated,
function and
.. have features that easily, effectively and proficiently allow for greater
holding, handling,
gripping, transporting, carrying and then stationing, positioning, securing,
and favorably
placing said receptacle to any surface, system or formation in a more
ergonomically
friendly, beneficial and usefully constructed way that multitudes of persons
of different
sizes, shapes, heights, weights, genders, capabilities could more easily use
it and benefit
from its usage, holding, carrying and placement abilities, features and
functions.
Fig. 1 depicts an embodiment of a popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102 with
handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling instrument(s) 100
and/or method
of grasping, holding, clutching, carrying, and/or conveying said entire
receptacle. These
handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling instruments are
intended to make
grasping, holding, clutching, carrying, and/or conveying the popcorn/food or
snack
receptacle 102 as well as its contents, easier.
Additionally, as an added benefit, these handle(s), handling means, system,
apparatus, handling instruments are intended to prevent direct contact with
the contents
of the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102, and/or anyone touching the
contents of the
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popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102 while, and/or when they grasp, hold,
clutch, serve,
transact, carry, transport, and/or convey the popcorn/food or snack receptacle
102, and/or
its contents.
The popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102 can be any size, style, shape,
material,
aesthetic representation, weight, color, configuration, and/or formation. In
most
embodiments, this popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102 disclosure herein
relates to a
container, and/or carton that typically holds popcorn, but can also house,
contain, and/or
be filled with any food, snacks, candy, soda, beverage, confections, treats,
and/or any
consumable concessions. In most embodiments, the popcorn/food or snack
receptacle 102
is intended to make grasping, holding, clutching, carrying, and/or conveying
said
popcorn/food or snack receptacle(s) a more desirable, facilitated, and/or
easier task. It is
also understood that in most embodiments, the popcorn/food or snack receptacle
102
disclosure herein is intended to allow a person to more easily, effectively,
and/or
proficiently attach, adhere, affix, append, and/or fasten the popcorn/food or
snack
receptacle 102 to a cup holder, cup holder assembly/apparatus, seat, chair,
and/or armrest
with an inserting, fastening, installation, and/or appending means, system,
apparatus,
and/or instrument(s) combined with, within, and/or in conjunction with the
popcorn/food
or snack receptacle to accomplish the task. Said implemented appending means,
system,
apparatus, and/or instrument(s) can be, and/or are used to insert, fasten,
install, and/or
.. append the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102 anywhere onto, in, over, on
top of,
and/or to a cup holder, cup holder assembly/apparatus, seat, chair, and/or
armrest.
In one embodiment bands 100 are flexible bands added over the outer wall of
the
receptacle, and a user is enabled to insert fingers and/or a part of the hand
beneath one or
more of the bands, as shown in Fig. 1.
In some embodiments, the implemented appending means, system, apparatus,
and/or instrument(s) are an insertion pick/flap 1002 (See Fig. 11). In some
embodiments,
the insertion pick/flap 1002 is intended to be inserted, affixed, and/or
appended into,
onto, and/or over the cup holder, cup holder assembly/apparatus, seat, chair,
and/or
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armrest. In some embodiments, the insertion pick/flap 1002 is part of the
handle(s),
handling means, system, apparatus, and/or handling instrument(s) 1000. In some
embodiments, the insertion pick/flap 1002, and the handle(s), handling means,
system,
apparatus, handling instrument(s) 100 are combined, joined, separate, dual,
individual
and/or complementary devices.
In some embodiments, the insertion pick/flap 1002, and the handle(s), handling
means, system, apparatus, handling instrument(s) 100 are combined, joined,
separate,
dual, individual and/or complementary devices that are themselves
individually,
collectively, dually, and/or complementarily affixed, installed, attached,
connected,
and/or joined to the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102.
In some embodiments, the insertion pick/flap 1002, and the handle(s), handling
means, system, apparatus, handling instrument(s) 1000 are combined, joined,
separate,
dual, individual and/or complementary devices that are themselves
individually,
collectively, dually, and/or complementarily molded, constructed, cut, cut
out, marked,
scored, developed, layered, manufactured, fabricated, an extension, and/or
appendage
and/or are part of the popcorn/food or snack receptacle in production, and/or
manufacturing either together at the same time in manufacturing, or post
manufacturing,
and/or pre-manufacturing. Both, the insertion pick/flap 1002, and the
handle(s), handling
means, system, apparatus, handling instrument(s) 1000 can be made out of any
material,
size, shape, style, color, configuration, formation, weight. In some
embodiments, the
insertion pick/flap 1002, and the handle(s), handling means, system,
apparatus, handling
instrument(s) 1000 can be, and/or are typically and/or often paper, paper
based,
cardboard, cardstock, and/or some type of sturdy thin, flexible material,
and/or can also
be similar to the same material, and/or the exact same material as the
popcorn/food or
snack receptacle.
some embodiments, the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling
instrument(s) 1000 can be scored, marked, cut, cut partially, and/or cut
completely, kiss
cut, printed, and/or perforated in any fashion.
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In some embodiments, the insertion pick/flap 1002 can be scored, marked, cut,
cut
partially, and/or cut completely, kiss cut, printed, and/or perforated in any
fashion. In
some embodiments, the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102 has one or more
bands,
strips, and/or section(s) 100 to place a person(s) hand(s), finger(s),
wrist(s) and/or arm(s)
behind.
In some embodiments, these band(s), strip(s), and/or section(s) 100 can be one
or
more secondary layer(s), membrane(s), wall(s), and/or segment(s) that extend
between
(either partially or completely) from the top of the popcorn/food or snack
receptacle 102
to its bottom, and/or from its top most diameter to its bottom most diameter.
In some embodiments, the band(s), strip(s), and/or section(s) 100 can exist
vertically, and/or in a somewhat up and down direction, and/or any
direction(s). In some
embodiments, the band(s), strips, and/or section(s) 100 are typically, and/or
generally on
the outermost wall, and/or surface of the popcorn/food or snack receptacle
102.
In some embodiments, the band(s), strip(s), and/or section(s) 100 are intended
to
act as pocket, wedge, and/or insert for a person to insert their hand(s),
finger(s), wrist(s),
and/or arm(s) for the purpose of holding, grasping, gripping, clutching,
carrying,
transporting, and/or conveying the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102.
In some embodiments, the band(s), strip(s), and/or section(s) 100 act as a
handle(s) for a person to hold, grasp, grip, clutch, carry, transport, and/or
convey.
In some embodiments, the band(s), strip(s), and/or section(s) 100 are intended
for
a person to wedge, lace, intertwine, loop into/through their hand(s),
finger(s), wrist(s),
and/or arm(s) for stability, security, tension, seizing, and/or having their
hand(s),
finger(s), wrist(s), and/or arms firmly anchored, affixed, trapped, secured
inside, behind,
through, around and/or within the band(s), strip(s), and/or section(s) 100 in
order to more
easily, effectively, and/or proficiently hold, grasp, grip, clutch, carry,
transport, and/or
convey the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102.
In some embodiments, the band(s), strip(s), and/or section(s) 100 can be made
out
of any material, size, shape, style, color, configuration, formation, weight.
In some
embodiments, the band(s), strip(s) and/or section(s) 100 can be, and/or are
typically
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and/or often paper, paper based, cardboard, cardstock, and/or some type of
sturdy thin,
flexible material, and/or can also be similar to the same material, and/or the
exact same
material as the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102.
In some embodiments, the band(s), strip(s), and/or section(s) 100 can be
scored,
marked, cut, cut partially, and/or cut completely, kiss cut, printed, and/or
perforated in
any fashion.
In some embodiments, the band(s), strip(s), and/or section(s) 100 can be
manufactured along with the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102 as a single
piece/unit,
and/or multiple pieces, and/or can be fabricated pre/post production of the
popcorn/food
or snack receptacle 102 either as a conjoined, ancillary, complementary,
single
component, and/or as part of the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102, and/or
as
individual(s) component(s), piece(s) and/or part(s) attached to the
popcorn/food or snack
receptacle 102 at any time.
Figs. 2A and 2B depict an embodiment of a popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102
with finger hole(s) 200. In some embodiments, the finger hole(s) 200 are
intended to
allow a person to insert their finger(s) through, and/or into apertures
partially, and/or
fully in order to more easily grasp, hold, grip, handle, carry, transport,
and/or convey the
popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102.
In some embodiments, the finger hole(s) 200 act as designated finger(s)
hold(s),
grip(s) and/or placement(s), and likewise can indicate, instruct, assign
and/or guide
finger(s) placement(s) over the finger hole(s) 200.
In some embodiments, the finger hole(s) 200 are one or more, and are typically
located anywhere on the outside wall, and/or surface of the popcorn/food or
snack
receptacle 102. In some embodiments, the finger hole(s) 200 are any shape,
size,
quantity, location, height, width, configuration, formation, and/or color.
In some embodiments, the finger hole(s) 200 are partially cut through/around
their
perimeter, completely cut through/around their perimeter, kiss cut, scored,
marked,
printed, slit or and/or perforated in any fashion.
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Figs. 2A and 2B further depict an embodiment of a popcorn/food or snack
receptacle 102 with finger hole(s) 200 that are aligned, configured, and/or in
the
formation of a person's hand grip(s), and/or placement of their hand(s).
In some embodiments, the finger hole(s) 200 are aligned, configured, and/or in
the formation of a person's finger grip(s) and/or placement of their
finger(s), and/or
palm(s).
In some embodiments, the finger hole(s) 200 can be cut through, and/or out
completely.
In some embodiments, the finger hole(s) 200 are cut partially, scored, marked,
and/or have perorated marks, and/or slits for a person to push through their
finger(s).
In some embodiments, the finger hole(s) 200 can be considered space(s) and/or
deliberate breaches of, over, within, and/or part of the exterior wall, and/or
secondary
wall(s) of the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102 wherein a person can
insert, tuck,
place their finger(s) through, inside, and/or into the exterior wall(s) and/or
layer(s) of the
popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102 for the purposes of more effective,
efficient and/or
easier gripping, grasping, clutching, holding, carrying, transporting, and/or
conveying the
popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102.
Fig. 3 shows a receptacle 102 with three finger holes 200, and a user may use
only
two or three fingers.
Figs. 4A, 4B and 4C depict an embodiment of a popcorn/food or snack receptacle
102
wherein one or more side(s) have been stretched, elongated, and/or expanded to
form an
irregular shaped container, and/or rim with, one or more tapered wall side(s)
300.
In another embodiment, the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102 has, one or
more tapered wall side(s) 300 that are completely formed, manufactured, and/or
fabricated into, and/or part of the entire receptacle, and/or container as a
single unit.
In another embodiment, the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102 has, one or
more tapered wall side(s) 300 that are tapered in such a way that the
receptacle becomes
narrower at one or more side(s) and/or end(s) in order to more easily be
gripped, grasped,
clutched, handled, carried, transported, and/or conveyed.
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In another embodiment, one or more tapered wall side(s) 300 have elongated,
and/or narrowed side(s), and/or end(s) of the popcorn/food or snack receptacle
102, and
can act as a handle(s), and/or be manufactured similar to, and/or used as
handle(s).
In another embodiment, the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102 has one or
more tapered wall side(s) 300 that are stretched, elongated, and/or narrowed,
and placed
anywhere in, on, and/or onto the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102 in any
size, shape,
style, width, height, length, scored, cut, marked, depth, density, printed,
configuration,
and/or formation in any fashion.
In another embodiment, the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102 has one or
more tapered wall side(s) 300 that are stretched, elongated, and/or narrowed
with a closed
interior space, and/or compartment loop 302 that acts as a handle loop for a
person to
more easily grip, grasp, clutch, handle, carry, transport, and/or convey the
popcorn/food
or snack receptacle 102.
In another embodiment, the closed interior space, and/or compartment loop 302
can be manufactured in any size, shape, style, width, height, depth, density,
formation,
configuration, cut, scored, marked, printed in any such fashion.
In another embodiment, the closed interior space, and/or compartment loop 302
can be placed anywhere in, on, and/or onto the popcorn/food or snack
receptacle 102,
and/or as well as the one or more tapered wall side(s) 300.
Figs. 5A, 5B, 5C and 5D depict an embodiment of a popcorn/food or snack
receptacle 102 with a bottom flange, and/or collar 400. The bottom flange,
and/or collar
400 is intended to be placed in, into, and/or inserted into a cup holder, cup
holder
assembly, arm rest, and/or cup holding space anywhere on a seat, chair, sofa
and/or
sitting assembly while connected, joined, and/or attached to the popcorn/food
or snack
receptacle 102. The bottom flange, and/or collar 400 folds open into a ring,
band, collar,
and/or sleeve with an interior ring hole 402. The ring hole 402, is more or
less a rounded
space, but can take any shape and/or configuration. The ring hole 402 is an
open, and/or
accessible space through the bottom flange, and/or collar 400.
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In another embodiment, the bottom flange, and/or collar 400 is a fixed, and/or
collapsing, and/or foldable secondary diameter, tube and/or ring under the
popcorn/food
or snack receptacle 102. The bottom flange, and/or collar 400 can itself be
directly
attached to, and/or part of the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102. The
bottom flange,
and/or collar 400 can likewise be connected to the connecting tag 104, or part
of the
connecting tag 404, and/or part of the connecting tag 404, and/or the
popcorn/food or
snack receptacle 102.
In another embodiment, it is understood that the bottom flange, and/or collar
400
is a collapsible ring, and/or band with an open space through its bottom,
and/or ring hole
402. Furthermore, it is understood that the popcorn/food or snack receptacle
102 bottom
most surface and/or diameter is always completely in tact even with the
embodiment of
the bottom flange, and/or collar 400.
In some embodiments, the bottom flange, and/or collar 400 is an extension,
and/or
bottom appendage of the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102.
In some embodiments, the bottom flange, and/or collar 400 is a fixed, and/or
foldable
component that is tapered, elongated, and/or extended bottom segment of the
popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102 specifically intended to be inserted in,
over, on,
into a cup holder, cup holder assembly, arm rest, and/or any space where a cup
and/or
container can be inserted on, in, over and/or into a chair, seat, sofa, and/or
any sitting
apparatus.
In some embodiments, the bottom flange, and/or collar 400 can have fixed,
and/or
foldable wall(s), layer(s), and/or layer(s) within the ring hole 402 for added
strength,
support and/or durability.
In another embodiment, the bottom flange, and/or collar 400 can be comprised
of
one or more fixed, and/or foldable part(s), and/or section(s).
In another embodiment, the bottom flange, and/or collar 400 can be any shape,
and/or
configuration whether collapsed, fixed, opened, folded, and/or unfolded.
In another embodiment, the bottom flange, and/or collar 400 is collapsible,
foldable, and/or able to be unfolded, and/or non-collapsed.
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In another embodiment, the bottom flange, and/or collar 400 is fabricated,
manufactured, produced, shipped, delivered, stacked, inventoried, stored,
placed, and/or
displayed in a collapsed position under, and/or as part of the bottom surface
of the
popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102. In some embodiments, the bottom flange,
and/or
collar 400 can be unfolded, and opened up into a ring, band, and/or sleeve,
but joined to
the popcorn/snack or food receptacle 102 by a connecting tag 404. The
connecting tag
404 is affixed to the popcorn/food or snack receptacle and connects, and/or is
part of the
bottom flange, and/or collar 400. In some embodiments, the connecting tag 404
is a
separate component from the bottom flange, and/or collar 400. In most
embodiments,
however the connecting tag 404, and the bottom flange, and/or collar 400 are
one single
component. In some embodiments, both the connecting tag 404, and the bottom
flange,
and/or collar 400 can each be attached to the popcorn/food or snack receptacle
102 in
manufacturing, pre-manufacturing, and/or post-manufacturing, either separately
and/or
collectively together.
In some embodiments, both the connecting tag 404, and the bottom flange,
and/or
collar 400 can each be manufactured, fabricated, and/or produced as part of
the
popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102 in manufacturing, pre-manufacturing,
and/or post-
manufacturing, either separately and/or collectively together.
Both the connecting tag 404, and the bottom flange, and/or collar 400 can each
be
made out of any flexible material. In most embodiments, both the connecting
tag 404,
and the bottom flange, and/or collar 400 can be typically made out of paper,
paper based
material, cardboard, cardstock, plastic, and/or any such flexible, thin
material.
In some embodiments, both the connecting tag 404, and the bottom flange,
and/or
collar 400 can be made out of the same material as the popcorn/food or snack
receptacle
102, and/or a similar material.
In some embodiments, both the connecting tag 404, and the bottom flange,
and/or
collar 400 can be made out of a layer, wall, and/or a section of the
popcorn/food or snack
receptacle 102.
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In some embodiments, both the connecting tag 404, and the bottom flange,
and/or
collar 400 can be (any part partially and/or completely) cut, cut out, scored,
marked,
and/or perforated out of the bottom, bottom surface, bottom outside layer
and/or diameter
of the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102.
Both the connecting tag 404, and the bottom flange, and/or collar 400 can be
made, printed, perforated, cut, scored, marked, and/or manufactured in any
size, shape,
style, color, height, width, depth, density, configuration, and/or formation.
In some embodiments, the bottom flange, and/or collar 400 can act, and/or be
manufactured into a handle(s), and/or holding, gripping, grasping, carrying,
transporting,
and/or conveying device(s), and/or component(s).
Figs. 6A, 6B and 6C depict an embodiment of a popcorn/food or snack receptacle
102 with a bottom opening, and/or slot space 500. The slot space 500 is
intended to allow
a person to grip, hold, grasp, carry, transport, and/or convey the
popcorn/food or snack
receptacle 102 while holding it from the bottom, without directly touching its
contents.
In most embodiments, the slot space 500 is typically located on the bottom
exterior side of the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102, but can be located
anywhere on
the exterior wall(s) of the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102 for a person
to insert
their hand(s), finger(s), palm(s), and/or arm(s) into the slot space 500,
and/or into the
popcorn/food or snack receptacle for the purpose of holding, grasping,
gripping, carrying,
transporting, and/or conveying the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102.
The slot space 500 is confined to an enclosure, and/or enclosed compartment
and/or crevice by one or more interior compartment wall(s) 502. The interior
compartment wall(s) 502 protrude into any part of the popcorn/food or snack
receptacle
to form a sealed, pocket, and/or enclosure. The interior compartment wall(s)
502 can be
in any shape, size, style, depth, width, length, density, configuration,
composition, and/or
formation. The interior compartment wall(s) 502 can be part of the
popcorn/food or snack
receptacle 102, and/or a separate piece(s), and/or component(s) that are
combined,
formed, attached, installed, and/or implemented through the slot space(s) 500,
and/or part
of the slot space(s) 500.
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The interior compartment wall(s) 502 can be out of any material, and/or
including
any thin flexible material(s).
In most embodiments, the interior wall(s) 502 are typically made out of paper,
a
paper based material, cardboard, cardstock, plastic, and/or any similar
material(s).
In some embodiments, the interior wall(s) 502 can be made of the same material
as the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102, and/or part of the popcorn/food
or snack
receptacle 102, and/or made of a similar material as the popcorn/food or snack
receptacle's 102 materials).
In some embodiments, the interior wall(s) 502 can be cut, cut out, formed,
printed, perforated, fabricated, and/or constructed in any style,
configuration, and/or
The slot space 500 can be cut, cut out, formed, printed, perforated,
fabricated, and/or
constructed in any style, configuration, and/or fashion.
In some embodiments, the slot space 500, and the interior wall(s) can be
configured, formed, and/or molded as one, and/or more vacuous crevice(s).
Fig. 7 depicts an embodiment of a popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102 which
includes a magnetic metal receptacle 600.
In some embodiments, the magnetized, magnetic metal receptacle 600 can be
located on, in, within, around, as part of, and/or onto the popcorn/food or
snack
receptacle 102, inside its walls, outside its walls, and/or anywhere within
its walls,
perimeters, compartments, section(s), and/or rim(s).
In some embodiments, the magnetized, magnetic metal receptacle 600 can be
positively, neutrally, and/or negatively charged, assigned, and/or activated
at any time by
an external, internal, and/or an original source and/or device.
In some embodiments, the magnetized, magnetic metal receptacle 600 can be
made solely of any type (wholly or partially) of metal, copper, steel, zinc,
nickel,
aluminum, and/or any material, compound, blend, and/or metal that is attracted
to a
magnet, magnetic field 704 and/or magnetic device.
In some embodiments, the magnetized, magnetic metal receptacle 600 can be
located anywhere on the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102, and in quantity,
shape,
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style, size, width, height, depth, density, weight, configuration, formation,
composition,
printed, cut, cut out, marked, formed, scored, and/or perforated in any
fashion.
In some embodiments, the magnetized, magnetic metal receptacle 600 can be
made solely of any type (wholly or partially) of metal, copper, steel, zinc,
nickel,
aluminum, and/or any material, compound, blend, and/or metal that is attracted
to a
magnet, magnetic device, and/or part of, and/or deliberately involved, and/or
a deliberate
participant in, within, as part of a magnetic field 704 attraction.
In some embodiments, the magnetized, magnetic metal receptacle 600 is intended
to be a dually compatible attractor, implement, and/or symbiotic component of
any
external magnet, magnetic device, metal, metal attractive device, magnetic
field 704,
and/or any other external, and/or internal device(s), component(s) and/or
apparatus that
completes an equal, and/or opposite magnetic field 704, and/or in any way
serves as a
complementary, and/or ancillary device(s) to establish a magnetic field 704
between
both.
In some embodiments, the magnetized, magnetic metal receptacle 600 can be
made solely of any type (wholly or partially) a magnet, and/or magnetic
device, and/or
implement.
In some embodiments, the magnetized, magnetic metal receptacle 600 can be
made solely of any type (wholly or partially) can work, and/or collaborate
with any other
magnet, magnetic metal, magnetic implement, device and/or magnetic and/or
metallic
component(s) in order to create a magnetic field 704, magnetic attraction,
joining, and/or
connection.
In some embodiments, the magnetized, magnetic metal receptacle 600 can be
(wholly or partially or part of) a bar code, magnetic strip, chip reader,
multi-media
insert/overlay, Quick Response (QR) code, QR code generator, and/or any
promotional
and/or advertising material.
In some embodiments, the magnetic, metallic, and/or magnetic field compatible
cup holder 602 can be (wholly or partially or part of) a bar code, magnetic
strip, chip
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reader, multi-media insert/overlay, QR code, QR code generator, and/or any
promotional
and/or advertising material.
In some embodiments, the magnetized, magnetic metal receptacle 600 can be
made solely of any type (wholly or partially) can work, and/or collaborate
with any other
magnet, magnetic metal, magnetic implement, device and/or magnetic and/or
metallic
component(s) in order to create a magnetic field 704, attraction, joining,
and/or
connection, wherein the secondary, collaborative, and/or other magnetic field
attraction
device(s), assembly and/or component(s) is, and/or is within, and/part of a
cup holder,
cup holder assembly, armrest, chair, seat, the magnetic, metallic and/or
magnetic field
compatible cup holder 602, and/or anywhere on a seat, sofa, chair, and/or
sitting
assembly where there is space, and/or area for a cup, and/or holder, and/or
anywhere on a
seat, chair, sofa, and/or sitting assembly, and/or anywhere on an armrest,
and/or
anywhere on, in, atop, connecting, around, and/or within an armrest with,
and/or without
a cup holder.
In some embodiments, the magnetic, metallic and/or magnetic field compatible
cup holder 602 can be compromised (entirely or partially) of a magnet,
magnetic device,
and/or metallic band, chip, segment, wall(s), component(s), insert(s),
layer(s) and/or
metallic material, steel, metal, zinc, nickel, aluminum, and/or any
material(s) 602 that
would collaborate, attract, connect, and/or participate in a magnetic field
704 attraction.
In some embodiments, the magnetic, metallic, and/or magnetic field compatible
cup holder 602 would be magnetically attracted to a popcorn/food or snack
receptacle
102 with its own magnet, magnetic device, and/or metallic band/ chip, segment,
wall(s),
component(s), insert(s), layer(s), and/or metallic material, steel, metal,
zinc, nickel,
aluminum, and/or any material(s) that would collaborate, attract, connect,
and/or
participate in a magnetic field 704 attraction.
In some embodiments, the magnetic, metallic, and/or magnetic field compatible
cup holder 602 can be fabricated in style, shape, configuration, formation,
and/or
composition as a part of the cup holder, cup holder assembly, armrest, chair,
seat, sitting
assembly, and/or sofa.
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In some embodiments, the magnetized, magnetic metal receptacle 600 can be
fabricated in style, shape, configuration, formation, and/or composition,
and/or be located
anywhere on, in, outside, within, and/or part of the popcorn/food or snack
receptacle 102.
In some embodiments, the magnetic, metallic, and/or magnetic field compatible
cup holder 602 can be a single manufactured unit as part of the cup holder,
cup holder
assembly, armrest, seat, chair, sofa, and/or seating assembly, and/or it can
be a separate
component(s) that is attached later to any of them.
In some embodiments, the magnetized, magnetic metal receptacle 600 can be a
single manufactured unit as part of the cup holder, cup holder assembly,
armrest, seat,
chair, sofa, and/or seating assembly, and/or it can be a separate component(s)
that is
attached later to any of them.
Fig. 8 depicts an embodiment of a popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102 which
is
a magnetized, magnetic metal receptacle which is magnetized with a magnetic
chip(s),
device(s), and/or a magnetic beacon(s) 700.
In some embodiments, the magnetic chip(s), device(s), and/or a magnetic
beacon(s) 700 can be (wholly or partially or part of) a bar code, magnetic
strip, chip
reader, multi-media insert/overlay, QR code, QR code generator, and/or any
promotional
and/or advertising material
In some embodiments, the magnetic chip(s), device(s), and/or a magnetic
beacon(s) 700 can be made solely of any type (wholly or partially) of metal,
copper,
steel, zinc, nickel, aluminum, and/or any material, compound, blend, and/or
metal that is
attracted to a magnet, and/or magnetic device.
In some embodiments, the magnetic chip(s), device(s), and/or a magnetic
beacon(s) 700 can be located anywhere on the popcorn/food or snack receptacle
102,
and in quantity, shape, style, size, width, height, depth, density, weight,
configuration,
formation, composition, printed, cut, cut out, marked, formed, scored, and/or
perforated
in any fashion.
In some embodiments, the magnetic chip(s), device(s), and/or a magnetic
beacon(s) 700 can be made solely of any type (wholly or partially) of metal,
copper,
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steel, zinc, nickel, aluminum, and/or any material, compound, blend, and/or
metal that is
attracted to a magnet, magnetic device, and/or part of, and/or deliberately
involved,
and/or a deliberate participant in, within, as part of a magnetic field 704
attraction.
In some embodiments, the magnetic chip(s), device(s), and/or a magnetic
beacon(s) 700 is intended to be a dually compatible attractor, implement,
and/or
symbiotic component of any external magnet, magnetic device, metal, metal
attractive
device, and/or any other external, and/or internal device(s), component(s)
and/or
apparatus that completes an equal, and/or opposite magnetic field 704, and/or
in any way
serves as a complementary, and/or ancillary device(s) to establish a magnetic
field 704
between both.
In some embodiments, the magnetic chip(s), device(s), and/or a magnetic
beacon(s) 700 can be made solely of any type (wholly or partially) a magnet,
and/or
magnetic device, and/or implement.
[0128] In some embodiments, the magnetic chip(s), device(s), and/or a magnetic
beacon(s) 700 can be made solely of any type (wholly or partially) can work,
and/or
collaborate with any other magnet, magnetic metal, magnetic implement, device
and/or
magnetic and/or metallic component(s) in order to create a magnetic field 704
attraction,
joining, and/or connection.
In some embodiments, the magnetic chip(s), device(s), and/or a magnetic
beacon(s) 700 can be made solely of any type (wholly or partially) can work,
and/or
collaborate with any other magnet, magnetic metal, magnetic implement, device
and/or
magnetic and/or metallic component(s) in order to create a magnetic field 704,
attraction,
joining, and/or connection, wherein the secondary, collaborative, and/or other
magnetic
field 704 attraction device(s), assembly and/or component(s) is, and/or is
within, and/part
of a cup holder, cup holder assembly, armrest, chair, seat, the magnetic,
metallic and/or
magnetic field 704.
In some embodiments, the magnetic, metallic and/or magnetic field compatible
armrest 702 is complementary to achieving a magnetic field 704 attraction with
the
magnetic chip(s), device(s), and/or a magnetic beacon(s) 700 in, on, within
the
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popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102. The magnetic, metallic and/or magnetic
field
compatible armrest 702 can be positioned, attached, part of and/or located
anywhere on a
seat, sofa, chair, and/or sitting assembly where there is space, and/or area
for a cup,
and/or holder, and/or anywhere on a seat, chair, sofa, and/or sitting
assembly, and/or
anywhere on an armrest, and/or anywhere on, in, atop, connecting, around,
and/or within
an armrest with, and/or without a cup holder.
In some embodiments, the magnetic, metallic and/or magnetic field compatible
armrest 702 can be compromised (entirely or partially) of a magnet, magnetic
device,
and/or metallic band, chip, segment, wall(s), component(s), insert(s),
layer(s) and/or
metallic material, steel, metal, zinc, nickel, aluminum, and/or any
material(s) that would
collaborate, attract, connect, and/or participate in a magnetic field 704
attraction.
In some embodiments, the magnetic, metallic and/or magnetic field compatible
armrest 702 would be magnetically attracted to a popcorn/food or snack
receptacle 102
with its own magnet, magnetic device, and/or metallic band/ chip, segment,
wall(s),
component(s), insert(s), layer(s), and/or metallic material, steel, metal,
zinc, nickel,
aluminum, and/or any material(s) that would collaborate, attract, connect,
and/or
participate in a magnetic field 04 7attraction.
In some embodiments, the magnetic, metallic and/or magnetic field compatible
armrest 702 can be fabricated in style, shape, configuration, formation,
and/or
composition as a part of the cup holder, cup holder assembly, armrest, chair,
seat, sitting
assembly, and/or sofa.
In some embodiments, the magnetic chip(s), device(s), and/or a magnetic
beacon(s) 700 can be fabricated in style, shape, configuration, formation,
and/or
composition, and/or be located anywhere on, in, outside, within, and/or part
of the
popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102.
In some embodiments, the magnetic, metallic and/or magnetic field compatible
armrest 702 can be a single manufactured unit as part of the cup holder, cup
holder
assembly, armrest, seat, chair, sofa, and/or seating assembly, and/or it can
be a separate
component(s) that is attached later to any of them.
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In some embodiments, the magnetic chip(s), device(s), and/or a magnetic
beacon(s) 700 can be a single manufactured unit as part of the cup holder, cup
holder
assembly, armrest, seat, chair, sofa, and/or seating assembly, and/or it can
be a separate
component(s) that is attached later to any of them.
Figs. 9A and 9B depict an embodiment of a popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102
wherein said food receptacle is a drinking container 800 which contains a
beverage, soda,
ice, liquid, condiment, butter flavoring and/or butter.
In another embodiment, the drinking container 800 represents an iteration of
the
popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102.
In another embodiment, the drinking container 800 represents an iteration of
the
popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102 where a beverage(s), and/or any
consumable
In another embodiment, the drinking container 800 represents an iteration of
the
popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102 where a beverage(s), and/or consumable
liquid(s)
are considered food, and/or snacks.
In another embodiment, the drinking container 800 shares all of the same
attributes, features, innovations, and capabilities of the popcorn/food or
snack receptacle
102.
In another embodiment, the drinking container 800 shares the same handle(s),
handling means, system, apparatus, handling instrument(s) 1000 as the
popcorn/food or
snack receptacle.
In another embodiment, the drinking container 800 shares the same insertion
pick/flap(s) 1002 as the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102.
In another embodiment, the drinking container 800 shares all the same
attributes,
features, innovations, and capabilities of the popcorn/food or snack
receptacle 102 in
.. addition to the outlined figure references noted herein including but not
limited to: 100,
102, 200, 300, 302, 400, 402, 404, 500, 502, 600, 602, 700, 702, 704, 800,
900, 902,
1000, 1002, 1004, 1006, 1008, 1010, 1100, 1200, 1202, 1204, and 1300.
In another embodiment, the drinking container 800 with (some or all) said
shared
attributes can likewise be manufactured, produced, and/or fabricated in any
size shape,
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style, height, width, depth, density, color, printed, cut, marked, scored,
and/or perforated
in any such fashion.
In another embodiment, the drinking container 800 with (some or all) said
shared
attributes can likewise be manufactured, produced, and/or fabricated can be
with a bar
code, magnetic strip, chip reader, multi-media insert/overlay, QR code, QR
code
generator, and/or any promotional and/or advertising material.
In another embodiment, the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102 with (some or
all) said share attributes can be manufactured, produced, and/or fabricated
can be with a
bar code, magnetic strip, chip reader, multi-media insert/overlay, QR code, QR
code
generator, and/or any promotional and/or advertising material.
In another embodiment, the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus,
handling instrument(s) 1000 with (some or all) said shared attributes can
likewise be
manufactured, produced, and/or fabricated can be with a bar code, magnetic
strip, chip
reader, multi-media insert/overlay, QR code, QR code generator, and/or any
promotional
and/or advertising material.
In another embodiment, the insertion pick/flap 1002 with (some or all) said
shared
attributes can likewise be manufactured, produced, and/or fabricated can be
with a bar
code, magnetic strip, chip reader, multi-media insert/overlay, QR code, QR
code
generator, and/or any promotional and/or advertising material.
In another embodiment, both the insertion pick/flap 1002, and the handle(s),
handling means, system, apparatus, handling instrument(s) 1000 with (some or
all) said
shared attributes can likewise be manufactured, produced, and/or fabricated
can be with a
bar code, magnetic strip, chip reader, multi-media insert/overlay, QR code, QR
code
generator, and/or any promotional and/or advertising material.
In another embodiment, the magnetized, magnetic metal receptacle 600 can have
a complete or partially ancillary locking circumference mechanism that joins,
connects,
and/or attaches to 602, 700, and 702 with one or more having a bar code,
magnetic strip,
chip reader, multi-media insert/overlay, QR code, QR code generator, and/or
any
promotional and/or advertising material.
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Fig. 10 depicts an embodiment of a popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102
wherein
the receptacle is flat box tray 900, with one or more corners.
In another embodiment, the flat box tray 900 is wider than it is tall, and or
high.
In another embodiment, the flat box tray 900 represents an iteration of the
popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102.
In another embodiment, the flat box tray 900 shares all of the same
attributes,
features, innovations, and capabilities of the popcorn/food or snack
receptacle 102.
In another embodiment, the flat box tray 900 shares the same handle(s),
handling
means, system, apparatus, handling instrument(s) 1000 as the popcorn/food or
snack
receptacle.
In another embodiment, the flat box tray 900 shares the same insertion
pick/flap(s) 1002 as the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102.
In another embodiment, the flat box tray 900 shares all the same attributes,
features, innovations, and capabilities of the popcorn/food or snack
receptacle 102 in
addition to the outlined figure references noted herein including but not
limited to: 100,
102, 200, 300, 302, 400, 402, 404, 500, 502, 600, 602, 700, 702, 704, 800,
902, 1000,
1002, 1004, 1006, 1008, 1010, 1100, 1200, 1202, 1204, and 1300.
In another embodiment, the flat box tray has one or more pick entry slot(s)
902.
The pick entry slot(s) 902 is intended to receive the insertion pick/flap(s)
1002 either
partially or fully.
In another embodiment, the insertion pick/flap 1002 can be inserted, secured,
and/or supported anywhere, around, and/or into the pick entry slot 902 in
order to secure
any popcorn/food or snack receptacle.
In another embodiment, the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus,
handling instrument(s) 1000 can be inserted, secured, and/or supported
anywhere,
around, and/or into the pick entry slot 902.
In another embodiment, the pick entry slot 902, and flat box tray 900 can be
separate, and/or attached component(s) at any time, and/or they can be
manufactured,
formed, and/or fabricated as a single unit.
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In another embodiment, the pick entry slot 902, and flat box tray 900 can be
made
out of any material, flexible material, and/or similar and/or the same
material as that of
the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102.
In another embodiment, the pick entry slot 902, and the flat box tray 900 can
be
typically made out of paper, any paper based material(s), plastic, cardboard,
cardstock,
and/or any similar materials(s).
In another embodiment, the pick entry slot 902, and the flat box tray 900 can
be
any shape, size, height, width, depth, density, style, configuration,
formation, cut, cut out,
scored, marked, perforated, printed, and/or manufactured in any fashion.
Fig. 11 depicts an embodiment of a handle(s), handling means, system,
apparatus,
handling instrument(s) 1000, and an insertion pick/flap 1002 assembly.
In most embodiments, the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus,
handling
instrument(s) 1000, and an insertion pick/flap 1002 are a single unit,
component, piece
and/or part.
In some embodiments, the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus,
handling
instrument(s) 1000, and an insertion pick/flap 1002 assembly can be
individually
component(s), piece(s), and/or part(s) that are either combined, attached,
and/or joined
together, and/or separate location(s).
In most embodiments, the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus,
handling
.. instrument(s) 1000, and an insertion pick/flap 1002 are compromised of a
thin, flexible,
collapsible membrane.
In most embodiments, the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus,
handling
instrument(s) 1000, and an insertion pick/flap 1002 are compromised of a thin,
flexible,
collapsible membrane, wall, and/or secondary layer of, in, on, and/or around
the
popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102.
In another embodiment, the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus,
handling instrument(s) 1000, can have holding holes 1004.
In another embodiment, the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus,
handling instrument(s) 1000, can have holding holes 1004 can be cut, cut out,
perforated,
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scored, marked, printed, outlined, and/or manufactured inside the handle(s),
handling
means, system, apparatus, handling instrument(s) 1000.
most embodiments, the holding holes 1004 are intended for a person to place,
insert, grip, grasp, hold, carry, transport, and/or covey the popcorn/food or
snack
receptacle 102 by placing their finger(s), hand(s), palm(s), wrist(s), and/or
arm(s) through
the holding hole(s) 1004. In most embodiments, the holding hole(s) 1004 are
connected
to, and/or are part of the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus,
handling
instrument(s) 1000.
The holding hole(s) 1004 can be one or more, and/or any quantity.
The holding hole(s) 1004 can be located anywhere on the handle(s), handling
means,
system, apparatus, handling instrument(s) 1000. The holding hole(s) 1004 can
be any
size, shape, style, height, width, depth, density, configuration, formation,
color, and/or
cut, cut out, scored, marked, perforated, and/or printed in any fashion.
In another embodiment, the insertion pick/flap 1002 has pick line(s) 1006 that
are
scored, perforated, printed marked, and/or cut partially and/or fully cut,
and/or cut
through. In another embodiment, the pick line(s) 1006 are one or more in
quantity. In
another embodiment, the pick line(s) 1006 can are typically located on the
insertion
pick/flap 1002, but can also be located on the handle(s), handling means,
system,
apparatus, handling instrument(s) 1000.
In another embodiment, the pick line(s) 1006 can be located anywhere on the
insertion pick/flap 1002, and/or the handle(s), handling means, system,
apparatus,
handling instrument(s) 1000, and/or in any direction, size, style, width,
height, length,
density, depth, color, perforation, line characteristic(s), formation,
composition, and/or
configuration.
In another embodiment, the pick line(s) 1006 make, help, and/or assist the
insertion pick/flap 1002, and/or the handle(s), handling means, system,
apparatus,
handling instrument(s) 1000 in being, and/or to be more flexible, pliable,
and/or
conforming.
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In another embodiment, the pick line(s) 1006 make, help, and/or assist the
insertion pick/flap 1002, and/or the handle(s), handling means, system,
apparatus,
handling instrument(s) 1000 in being, and/or to become more flexible, supple,
and/or
malleable in order to take the more of the shape that they are being
installed, inserted
into, placed into, attached to, anchored, to, connected to and/or affixed to.
[0176] In another embodiment, the pick line(s) 1006 make, help, and/or assist
the
insertion pick/flap 1002, and/or the handle(s), handling means, system,
apparatus,
handling instrument(s) 1000 in being, and/or to attempt to take the basic
shape of the cup
holder, the interior of the cup holder, the cup holder diameter, the cup
holder assembly,
the arm rest, and/or any other applicable, and/or relevant part of the seat,
chair, sofa,
and/or sitting assembly.
In another embodiment, the pick line(s) 1006 make, help, and/or assist the
insertion pick/flap 1002, and/or the handle(s), handling means, system,
apparatus,
handling instrument(s) 1000 in being, and/or to be more flexible, and bend
inward,
outward, and/or flat.
In another embodiment, the pick line(s) adopt the shape, diameter and/or
wall(s)
of the cup holder.
In another embodiment, the insertion pick/flap 1002 has arc line(s) 1010 that
are
scored, perforated, printed marked, and/or cut partially and/or fully cut,
and/or cut
through. In another embodiment, the arc line(s) 1010 are one or more in
quantity.
[0180] In another embodiment, the arc line(s) 1010 are typically located on
the insertion
pick/flap 1002, but can also be located on the handle(s), handling means,
system,
apparatus, handling instrument(s) 1000.
In another embodiment, the arc line(s) 1010 can be located anywhere on the
insertion pick/flap 1002, and/or the handle(s), handling means, system,
apparatus,
handling instrument(s) 1000, and/or in any direction, size, style, width,
height, length,
density, depth, color, perforation, line characteristic(s), formation,
composition, and/or
configuration.
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In another embodiment, the arc line(s) 1010 make, help, and/or assist the
insertion
pick/flap 1002, and/or the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus,
handling
instrument(s) 1000 in being, and/or to be more flexible, pliable, and/or
conforming.
In another embodiment, the arc line(s) 1010 make, help, and/or assist the
insertion
pick/flap 1002, and/or the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus,
handling
instrument(s) 1000 in being, and/or to become more flexible, supple, and/or
malleable in
order to take the more of the shape that they are being installed, inserted
into, placed into,
attached to, anchored, to, connected to and/or affixed to.
In another embodiment, the arc line(s) 1010 make, help, and/or assist the
insertion
pick/flap 1002, and/or the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus,
handling
instrument(s) 1000 in being, and/or to attempt to take the basic shape of the
cup holder,
the interior of the cup holder, the cup holder diameter, the cup holder
assembly, the arm
rest, and/or any other applicable, and/or relevant part of the seat, chair,
sofa, and/or
sitting assembly.
In another embodiment, the arc line(s) 1010 make, help, and/or assist the
insertion
pick/flap 1002, and/or the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus,
handling
instrument(s) 1000 in being, and/or to be more flexible, and bend inward,
outward, and/or
flat.
In another embodiment, the arc line(s) 1010 adopt the shape, diameter and/or
rim
of the cup holder.
In another embodiment, the insertion pick/flap 1002 has one or more pinching
ridge(s) 1008. The pinching ridge(s) are intended to pinch, grasp, grab, hold,
fasten,
support, and/or tuck the insertion pick/flap 1002 into the cup holder, cup
holder
assembly, and/or armrest.
In another embodiment, the insertion pick/flap 1002 has one or more pinching
ridge(s) 1008. The pinching ridge(s) are intended to pinch, grasp, grab, hold,
fasten,
support, and/or tuck the insertion pick/flap 1002 into, on, under, against,
and/above the
crossbars, cross-sections, interior wall(s), and/or the interior structure
and/or assembly of
the cup holder.
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In another embodiment, the pinching ridge(s) 1008 pinch, grab, hold, fasten,
support, connect, and/or against, in, and/or to the tuck, be affixed, and/or
to be held
against the crossbars, cross-sections, interior wall(s), and/or the interior
structure and/or
assembly of the cup holder.
In another embodiment, the pinching ridge(s) 1008 can be located anywhere on
the insertion pick/flap 1002, and/or the handle(s), handling means, system,
apparatus,
handling instrument(s) 1000. In another embodiment, the pinching ridge(s) 1008
help
stabilize, reinforce, and/or support the insertion pick/flap 1002, the
handle(s), handling
means, system, apparatus, handling instrument(s) 1000, and/or the popcorn/food
or snack
receptacle to the cup holder, cup holder assembly, armrest, seat, chair, sofa,
and/or sitting
assembly.
In another embodiment, the pinching ridge(s) 1008 can be manufactured,
produced, and/or fabricated in any quantity, size, color, shape, style,
height, width, depth,
density, thickness, configuration, formation, and/or composition.
In another embodiment, the pinching ridge(s) 1008 can be manufactured,
produced, fabricated, cut, cut through, scored, marked, perforated, slit,
punched through,
and/or printed in any fashion.
Fig. 12 depicts an embodiment of the present disclosure pertaining to the
handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling instrument(s) 1000,
and/or the
insertion pick/flap 1002 assembly that are part of, ancillary to, an extension
of, feature of,
and/or complementary to the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102.
In another embodiment, the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus,
handling instrument(s) 1000 have one or more finger(s) alcove(s) 1100. In
another
embodiment, the insertion pick/flap 1002 can have one or more finger(s)
alcove(s) 1100.
In another embodiment, the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102 can have one
or
more finger(s) alcove(s) 1100.
The finger(s) alcove(s) 1100 are intended for a person to gain a better grip,
grasp,
clutch, and/or firm hold of the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus,
handling
instrument(s) 1000. The finger(s) alcove(s) 1100 are intended to give a person
more
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security, stability, and steadiness while holding the handle(s), handling
means, system,
apparatus, handling instrument(s) 1000.
The finger(s) alcove(s) 1100 are intended to give a person the benefit of a
better
and/or more comfortable grip, grasp, clutch, and/or firm hold of the
handle(s), handling
means, system, apparatus, handling instrument(s) 1000 while holding, grasping,
gripping,
clutch, transporting, carrying, and/or conveying the popcorn/food or snack
receptacle.
[0198] The finger(s) alcove(s) 1100 are intended to give a person more
security, stability,
and steadiness of the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102 and/or while
holding the
handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling instrument(s) 1000.
[0199] The finger(s) alcove(s) 1100 are designated to allow a person to place,
and/or rest
their finger(s), hand(s), thumb(s), palm(s), wrist(s), and/or arm(s) over, on,
into, and/or
atop of them. The finger(s) alcove(s) 1100 can be manufactured, fabricated,
and/or
produced in any size, shape, style, quantity, color, width, height, depth,
density,
thickness, formation, configuration, formation, and/or composition.
The finger(s) alcove(s) 1100 can be cut, cut out, punched out, scored, marked,
cut
through, perforated, and/or printed in any fashion.
In another embodiment, the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus,
handling instrument(s) 1000 have an interior handle cavity(ies) 1506. The
interior handle
cavity(ies) 1506 can be manufactured, fabricated, and/or produced in any size,
shape,
style, quantity, color, width, height, depth, density, thickness, formation,
configuration,
formation, and/or composition.
The interior handle cavity(ies) 1506 can be cut, cut out, punched out, scored,
marked, cut through, perforated, and/or printed in any fashion.
In one embodiment the handles 1000 met the pick-flap 1002 in an upward
curvature, seen as points 1203, such that when the handles are folded out, the
upward
curvature creates a slot that may be used to engage the receptacle securely
over the edge
of the rim of a cup holder.
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Fig. 13 depicts an embodiment of the present disclosure pertaining to the
handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling instrument(s) 1000
where this a
partially cut interior handle matrix section(s) 1500.
[0204] In another embodiment, the interior handle matrix section(s) 1500 can
be adhered,
attached, fixed, connected, joined to, and/or part of the handle(s), handling
means,
system, apparatus, handling instrument(s) 1000. In another embodiment, the
interior
handle matrix section(s) 1500 can be adhered, attached, fixed, connected,
joined to,
and/or part of the insertion pick/flap 1002.
In another embodiment, the interior handle matrix section(s) 1500 can be
adhered,
attached, fixed, connected, joined to, and/or part of the popcorn/food or
snack receptacle
102, and/or any of the popcorn/food or snack receptacle(s) wall(s),
surface(s), and/or
layers either interior and/or exterior.
In another embodiment, the interior handle matrix section(s) help secure,
support,
and/or stabilize the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling
instrument(s)
1000.
In another embodiment, the interior handle matrix section(s) help secure,
support,
and/or stabilize the insertion pick/flap(s) 1002.
In another embodiment, the interior handle matrix section(s) 1500 can be
manufactured, produced, and/or fabricated in any quantity, size, color, shape,
style,
height, width, depth, density, thickness, configuration, formation, and/or
composition.
In another embodiment, the interior handle matrix section(s) 1500 can be
manufactured, produced, fabricated, cut, cut through, scored, marked,
perforated, slit,
punched through, and/or printed in any fashion. In another embodiment, the
interior
handle matrix section(s) 1500 can have a partially and/or fully cut matrix
outline 1200.
In another embodiment, the interior handle matrix section(s) 1500 necessitates
having a partially and/or fully cut matrix outline 1200. In another
embodiment, the
interior handle matrix section(s) 1500 necessitates having a partially cut
matrix outline
1200, that is partially uncut, joined, hinged and/or connected to the
insertion pick/flap
1002.
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In another embodiment, it is conversely understood that the interior handle
matrix
section(s) 1500 is likewise partially uncut, joined, hinged, and/or connected
to insertion
pick/flap 1002. In another embodiment, the interior handle matrix section(s)
1500
necessitates having a partially cut matrix outline 1200, that is partially
uncut, joined,
hinged and/or connected to the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus,
handling
instrument(s) 1000.
In another embodiment, it is conversely understood that the interior handle
matrix
section(s) 1500 is likewise partially uncut, joined, hinged, and/or connected
to the
handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling instrument(s) 1000.
[0213] In anther embodiment, the matrix outline 1200 can be manufactured,
fabricated,
and/or produced in any size, shape, style, quantity, color, width, height,
depth, density,
thickness, formation, configuration, formation, and/or composition.
[0214] In another embodiment, the matrix outline can be cut, cut out, punched
out,
scored, marked, cut through, perforated, and/or printed in any fashion. In
another
embodiment, the insertion pick/flap 1002 has a center pick line 1200.
[0215] In another embodiment, the center pick line 1200 acts as a pivoting,
folding, and
conforming mark which allows the insertion pick/flap 1002 to be more pliable,
supple,
flexible and/or malleable.
In another embodiment, the center pick line 1200 allows the insertion
pick/flap
1002, and/or the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling
instrument(s)
1000 to be more pliable, supple, flexible, and/or malleable within, inside,
over, in a cup
holder, cup holder assembly, armrest, chair, seat, sofa, and/or sitting
assembly.
In another embodiment, the center pick line 1200 can be manufactured,
produced,
and/or fabricated in any quantity, size, color, shape, style, height, width,
depth, density,
thickness, configuration, formation, and/or composition. In another
embodiment, the
center pick line 1200 can be manufactured, produced, fabricated, cut, cut
through, scored,
marked, perforated, slit, punched through, and/or printed in any fashion.
[0218] In another embodiment, the insertion pick/flap 1002 has a hinge lever
1204 in its
body, structure and/or construction. In another embodiment, the hinge lever
1204 flexes,
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bends, and supports the weight, contents, construction, and/or the structure
of the
popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102.
In another embodiment, the hinge lever 1204 flexes, bends, and supports the
weight, contents, construction, and/or the structure of the popcorn/food or
snack
receptacle 102 while supporting, holding, stabilizing and/or reinforcing the
insertion
pick/flap 1002.
In another embodiment, the hinge lever 1204 acts as the reinforced
strengthened
stress-point, and/or supporting segment between the main body, partial or
entire body
and/or upper body of the insertion pick/flap 1002, and the pinching ridge(s)
1008. In
another embodiment, the hinge lever 1204 helps to support, reinforce, and
strengthen the
connection between the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102, and the pinching
ridge(s)
1008.
In another embodiment, the hinge lever 1204 helps to support, reinforce, and
strengthen the connection between the insertion pick/flap 1002, and the
pinching ridge(s)
1008. In another embodiment, the hinge lever 1204 can be manufactured,
produced,
and/or fabricated in any quantity, size, color, shape, style, height, width,
depth, density,
thickness, configuration, formation, and/or composition.
In another embodiment, the hinge lever 1204 can be manufactured, produced,
fabricated, cut, cut through, scored, marked, perforated, slit, punched
through, and/or
printed in any fashion.
Fig. 14 depicts the embodiment of the specified junction point where both the
handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling instrument(s) 1000, and
the
insertion pick/flap(s) 1002 meet, join, and/or connect to form the nook brace
1300.
[0224] In another embodiment, the nook brace 1300 is intended to be an
additional
anchoring point(s) that secures the handle(s), handling means, system,
apparatus,
handling instrument(s) 1000 to the cup holder, cup holder assembly, armrest,
chair, seat,
sofa, and/or sitting assembly.
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In another embodiment, the nook brace 1300 is intended to be an additional
anchoring point(s) that secures insertion pick/flap 1002 to the cup holder,
cup holder
assembly, armrest, chair, seat, sofa, and/or sitting assembly.
In another embodiment, the nook brace 1300 is intended to be an additional
anchoring, affixing, and/or appending point(s) that secures and helps further
support,
stabilize, strengthen, steady, and/or secure the popcorn/food or snack
receptacle 102 to
the cup holder, cup holder assembly, armrest, chair, seat, sofa, and/or
sitting assembly.
In another embodiment, the nook brace 1300 can be manufactured, produced,
and/or fabricated in any quantity, size, color, shape, style, height, width,
depth, density,
thickness, configuration, formation, and/or composition.
[0228] In another embodiment, the nook brace 1300 can be manufactured,
produced,
fabricated, cut, cut through, scored, marked, perforated, slit, punched
through, and/or
printed in any fashion.
Fig. 15 depicts the embodiment of the rim tuck 1400. In most embodiments, the
rim tuck(s) 1400 is part of the upper portion insertion pick/flap 1002, and is
intended to
be tucked under the outside and/or inside rim of the popcorn/food or snack
receptacle 102
as an additional anchoring point(s), and/or support.
In another embodiment, the rim tuck 1400 can be one or more, and is intended
to
add further support, strengthening, and connective reinforcement between the
.. popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102, and the insertion pick/flap 1002.
In another embodiment, the rim tuck 1400 can be one or more, and is intended
to
add further support, strengthening, and connective reinforcement between the
popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102, and the handle(s), handling means,
system,
apparatus, handling instrument(s) 1000.
In another embodiment, the rim tuck 1400 can be one or more, and is intended
to
add further support, strengthening, and connective reinforcement between the
popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102, and the pinching ridge(s) 1008
[0233] In another embodiment, the handle(s), handling means, system,
apparatus,
handling instrument(s) 1000 can be compromised of, and/or themselves be,
and/or have
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one or more rim tuck(s) 1400 anywhere on their respective structure(s). In
another
embodiment, the rim tuck 1400 is an elongated, enhanced, and/or extended
section of the
handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling instrument(s) 1000 to
be tucked
under the popcorn/food or snack receptacle's rim, and/or any other slit,
pocket, and/or
crevice.
In another embodiment, the rim tuck 1400 is an elongated, enhanced, and/or
extended section of the insertion pick/flap 1002 to be tucked under the
popcorn/food or
snack receptacle's rim, and/or any other slit, pocket, and/or crevice.
[0235] In another embodiment, the rim tuck 1400 (whether being part of the
insertion
pick/flap 1002 and/or the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus,
handling
instrument(s) 1000) can be manufactured, fabricated, and/or produced in any
size, shape,
style, quantity, color, width, height, depth, density, thickness, formation,
configuration,
formation, and/or composition.
In another embodiment, (whether being part of the insertion pick/flap 1002
and/or
the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling instrument(s) 1000)
can be
cut, cut out, punched out, scored, marked, cut through, perforated, and/or
printed in any
fashion.
Figs. 16A and 16B depict the embodiment of a handle double fold(s) 1502. In
most embodiments, the handle double fold(s) are an elongation, extension,
and/or
extended section, edge and/or part of the handle(s), handling means, system,
apparatus,
handling instrument(s) 1000. In some embodiments, the double fold(s) 1502 are
intended
to double over, fold in, and/or make a double wall(s) out of, in, and/or from
the handle(s),
handling means, system, apparatus, handling instrument(s) 1000.
In some embodiments, the double folds(s) 1502 can be located anywhere on the
handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling instrument(s) 1000.
In some embodiments, the double folds(s) 1502 can be any part, and/or the
entire of one
or more of the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling
instrument(s)
1000.
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In some embodiments, the double folds(s) 1502 are joined together by the link
clasp 1504 and/or the entire of one or more of the handle(s), handling means,
system,
apparatus, handling instrument(s) 1000.
In some embodiments, the link clasp 1504 can fasten any part of a double
fold(s)
1502. In some embodiments, the link clasp 1504 can be inserted into one or
more slit(s),
insert(s), and/or pocket(s) of the handle(s), handling means, system,
apparatus, handling
instrument(s) 1000, the insertion pick/flap 1002, and/or anywhere on the
popcorn/food or
snack receptacle 102.
In another embodiment, the double folds(s) 1502 can be manufactured,
fabricated,
and/or produced in any size, shape, style, quantity, color, width, height,
depth, density,
thickness, formation, configuration, formation, and/or composition.
In another embodiment, the link clasp 1504 can be cut, cut out, punched out,
scored,
marked, cut through, perforated, and/or printed in any fashion.
Fig. 17 depicts the embodiment of a interstice slit(s) 1600 on, over, and/or
part of
.. the popcorn/food or snack receptacle 102. In some embodiments, the
interstice slit(s)
1600 are intended to be one or more insertion points for the handle(s),
handling means,
system, apparatus, handling instrument(s) 1000 to be tucked in, into, and/or
inserted into.
[0243] In some embodiments, the interstice slit(s) 1600 are intended to be one
or more
insertion points for the double folds(s) 1502 to be tucked in, into, and/or
inserted into.
[0244] In some embodiments, the interstice slit(s) 1600 are intended to be one
or more
insertion points for the insertion pick/flap 1002 to be tucked in, into,
and/or inserted into.
In some embodiments, the interstice slit(s) 1600 are intended to be one or
more insertion
points for the rim tuck 1400 to be tucked in, into, and/or inserted into.
In another embodiment, the interstice slit(s) 1600 be manufactured,
fabricated,
and/or produced in any size, shape, style, quantity, color, width, height,
depth, density,
thickness, formation, configuration, formation, and/or composition.
In another embodiment, the interstice slit(s) 1600 can be cut, cut out,
punched
out, scored, marked, cut through, perforated, and/or printed in any fashion.
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The foregoing embodiments are presently by way of example only; the scope of
the present disclosure is to be limited only by the following claims.
The methods, systems, and devices discussed above are examples. Various
embodiments may omit, substitute, or add various procedures or components as
appropriate. For instance, in alternative configurations, the methods
described may be
performed in an order different from that described, and/or various stages may
be added,
omitted, and/or combined. Also, features described with respect to certain
embodiments
may be combined in various other embodiments. Different aspects and elements
of the
embodiments may be combined in a similar manner. Also, technology evolves and,
thus,
many of the elements are examples that do not limit the scope of the
disclosure to those
specific examples.
Specific details are given in the description to provide a thorough
understanding
of the embodiments. However, embodiments may be practiced without these
specific
details. For example, well-known processes, structures, and techniques have
been shown
without unnecessary detail in order to avoid obscuring the embodiments. This
description provides example embodiments only, and is not intended to limit
the scope,
applicability, or configuration of the disclosure. Rather, the preceding
description of the
embodiments will provide those skilled in the art with an enabling description
for
implementing embodiments of the disclosure. Various changes may be made in the
function and arrangement of elements without departing from the spirit and
scope of the
disclosure.
Also, some embodiments were described as processes. Although these processes
may describe the operations as a sequential process, many of the operations
can be
performed in parallel or concurrently. In addition, the order of the
operations may be
rearranged. A process may have additional steps not included in the figures.
Also, a
number of steps may be undertaken before, during, or after the above elements
are
considered.
Having described several embodiments, various modifications, alternative
constructions, and equivalents may be used without departing from the spirit
of the
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disclosure. For example, the above elements may merely be a component of a
larger
system, wherein other rules may take precedence over or otherwise modify the
application of the disclosure. Accordingly, the above description does not
limit the scope
of the disclosure.
The foregoing has outlined rather broadly features and technical advantages of
examples in order that the detailed description that follows can be better
understood.
Additional features and advantages will be described hereinafter. The
conception and
specific examples disclosed can be readily utilized as a basis for modifying
or designing
other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present disclosure.
Such
equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the
appended claims.
Features which are believed to be feature of the concepts disclosed herein,
both as to their
organization and method of operation, together with associated advantages,
will be better
understood from the following description when considered in connection with
the
accompanying figures. Each of the figures is provided for the purpose of
illustration and
description only and not as a definition of the limits of the claims.
