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Structure of intermating members

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-11-19
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The patent proposes a new structure of intermating members for a container. The structure consists of a base and an annular member with a protrusion on its inner surface. The base has grooves on its outer surface that match with the inner surface of the annular member. This allows for easy navigation of the protrusion through the sliding path. Additionally, the lid portion of the annular member can be opened for easy access to the container. The patent also suggests adding obstacles to the grooves to enhance the user experience. Overall, the invention offers a more interesting and challenging way to use containers.

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However, in response to increasing market competition, in addition to offering new drink flavors, how to enhance drink packaging to attract consumer attention, is one of the issues faced by manufacturers.

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[0033]Please refer to FIG. 1, which shows a structure of intermating members for the instant disclosure. The structure comprises a base B and an annular member A. The base B is essentially a cup-like structure, while the annular member A is a cup sleeve provided for thermal insulation. The base B is shaped annularly, and has a protrusion B110 formed on an outer surface B100 thereof. The outer surface B100 of the base B is fitted with the annular member A. The annular member A has an inner surface A100 in adjacent with the protrusion B110. The inner surface A100 defines a plurality of first grooves A101 and a plurality of second grooves A102. Each of the second grooves A102 is in communication with a pair of adjacent first grooves A101 in defining a sliding path A30. When the user twists the annular member A or moves it generally in an up-and-down direction, the protrusion B110 will traverse the sliding path A30. For the instant disclosure, the base B may be a barrel-shaped holder fo...

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[0034]Please refer to FIG. 2, which shows the structure of intermating members for the instant disclosure. In comparison with the preceding embodiment, a sliding path B30 and a protrusion A110 are formed such that the positions are reversed. That is, the protrusion A110 is formed on the inner surface A100 of the annular member A, while the outer surface B100 of the base B defines a plurality of first and second grooves B101 and B102. Each of the second grooves B102 communicates with at least two first grooves B101 to define the sliding path B30. When the outer surface B100 of the base B is fitted with the annular member A, the protrusion A110 may traverse in the sliding path B30.

[0035]Please refer now to FIG. 3, which shows the structure of intermating members for a third embodiment of the instant disclosure. In this embodiment, the base B is a pencil, and the annular member A is a pencil sleeve. At least a portion of the outer surface of the base B is annularly shaped, and the prot...

fifth embodiment

[0036]Please refer to FIG. 5, which shows the instant disclosure. In this embodiment, the base B is substantially a bottle-like artifact, while the annular member A is substantially a cap. More specifically, the base B has a body portion B01 and a rimmed mouth portion B11. The mouth portion B11 is defined by a sidewall B10 annularly shaped, and the protrusion B110 is formed on the sidewall B10 near the mouth portion B11. The sidewall B10 bridges the body portion B01 and the mouth portion B11. With respect to the body portion B01, the mouth portion B11 is arranged away from one end thereof. It should be understood that the base B may be a PET (polyethylene terephthalate), bottle, a sports bottle, or other container having an opening. The size of the base B and the material(s) for making it are not restricted.

[0037]Please refer again to FIG. 5, in which the annular member A caps off the mouth portion B11. The annular member A has an annular wall portion A10 and a lid portion A11, with...

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Abstract

The instant disclosure relates to a structure of intermating members. The structure includes a base and an annular member. The base has an outer surface that is formed with a protrusion. The annular member is fitted over the base and has an inner surface formed with a multiplicity of first and second grooves. Each second groove is in communication with two or more first grooves in forming a sliding path. The protrusion may be navigated within the sliding path to generate the playful effect of solving a maze. The user needs to figure out the appropriate path to move the protrusion out of the sliding path.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This non-provisional application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(a) on Patent Application No. 103208447 filed in Taiwan, R.O.C. on 2014 May 2014, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Technical Field[0003]The instant disclosure relates to a structure of intermating members, in particular for leisure.[0004]2. Related Art[0005]Typically, conventional drink containers are used only for holding a received drink. However, in response to increasing market competition, in addition to offering new drink flavors, how to enhance drink packaging to attract consumer attention, is one of the issues faced by manufacturers.SUMMARY[0006]In view of the foregoing, the instant disclosure provides a structure of intermating members, which comprises a base and an annular member. The base has an outer surface formed with a protrusion. The outer surface of the base is fitted with the annular member. The annul...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D41/04
CPCB65D41/04B65D47/0842B65D51/24B65D81/365B65D81/3879
Inventor LOU, SI-YI
Owner USEFREE INTL
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