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US2774502A US356551A US35655153A US2774502A US 2774502 A US2774502 A US 2774502A US 356551 A US356551 A US 356551A US 35655153 A US35655153 A US 35655153A US 2774502 A US2774502 A US 2774502A
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    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47J—KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; APPARATUS FOR MAKING BEVERAGES
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  • This invention relates to a cushioning band for use primarily with Thermos bottles or similar cylindrical breakable objects.
  • An important object of the invention is to provide a device of this character which will not only cushion a Thermos bottle or object on which it is secured, when turned over, but will at the same time provide means to prevent rolling of the Thermos lbottle when placed on its side, on a supporting surface.
  • An important object of the invention is to provide a cushioning band including a plurality of spaced annular ribs projecting therefrom, one of said ribs constituting a center rib which is formed with an inclined surface and extended beyond the outer edges of the other ribs of the band, to receive the impact when the Thermos bottle is dropped.
  • Still another object of the invention is to provide an annular slit at the base of the center rib to lend flexibility to the center ri'b, to the end that the center rib will flatten under the weight of the Thermos bottle on which the band is attached, preventing rolling of the Thermos bottle.
  • Figure 1 is an elevational view of a cushioning band constructed in accordance with the invention positioned thereon.
  • Fig. 2 is a plan view thereof.
  • Fig. 3 is a cfragmental sectional view through the band.
  • Fig. 4 is a fragmental sectional view through the b and illustrating the position of the central nib under the weight of the object on which it is positioned.
  • the reference character '5 indicates one end of a conventional Thermos bottle on which the band indicated generally by the reference character 6 and forming the subject matter of the present invention, is mounted.
  • the band 6 is con- 2,774,502 Patented Dec. 18, 1956 structed of rubber material and is provided with spaced annular ribs 7 and 8 which have tapered side edges, as clearly shown by Fig. 3 of the drawing.
  • the reference character '9 indicates a central annular rib which is slightly wider than the ribs 7 and 8, which rib extends outwardly :beyond the outer edges of the .annular ribs 7 and 8.
  • This central annular rib 9 has inclined outer surfaces that merge into the narrow edge 10 lending flexibility to the central rib, to accomplish its purpose.
  • the main portion of the band is slit annularly at 11 to cause the rib 10 to Ibend freely and flatten under the weight of the object on which the band is positioned, as shown by Fig. 4, to the end that the object will be prevented from rolling when placed in a horizontal position.
  • the band since the band is constructed of rubber material, it may be forced over a cylindrical body such as a Thermos bottle, or the like, the rubber :band acting as .a cushioning means for cushioning the shock which would otherwise be directed to the object or Thermos bottle, should the same be knocked over from an upright position to a horizontal position, thereby insuring against damage to the Thermos bottle or object.
  • a cushioning device for positioning on cylindrical objects comprising a yieldable band, a pair of identical annular ribs spaced apart, extending outwardly from said band, adjacent to the ends of said band a central annular rib disposed between said pair of ribs, tapered towards its outer edge providing a substantially narrow peripheral edge said central rib extending beyond the first mentioned ribsfor contact with a surface in advance of the pair of annular ribs, when the object is laid horizontally on a supporting surface, and said band adapted to be secured over such cylindrical object.
  • a cushioning device for positioning on a cylindrical object comprising a yieldable band adapted to be stretched over such object and secured by frictional contact therewith, 'a pair of identical annular ribs spaced apart, extending outwardly from said band, a central annular ri-b disposed between the pair of ribs, extending beyond said first mentioned ribs for contact with a surface in advance of the pair of annular ribs and said band having an annular slit extending inwardly from the outer surface thereof at the base of said central annular rib lending flexibility to said central annular rib.

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Dec. 18, 1956 J. NOVAK 2,774,502
CUSHIONING BAND FOR CYLINDRICAL OBJECTS Filed May 21, 1953 6 f a \6 /0 I0 z'dwm-dJJ/avaz:
INVENTOR ATTORNEYS United States Patent CUSHIONING BAND FOR CYLINDRICAL OBJECTS Edward J. Novak, Eagle River, Wis.
Application May 21, 1953, Serial No. 356,551
2 Claims. (Cl. 215-100) This invention relates to a cushioning band for use primarily with Thermos bottles or similar cylindrical breakable objects.
An important object of the invention is to provide a device of this character which will not only cushion a Thermos bottle or object on which it is secured, when turned over, but will at the same time provide means to prevent rolling of the Thermos lbottle when placed on its side, on a supporting surface.
An important object of the invention is to provide a cushioning band including a plurality of spaced annular ribs projecting therefrom, one of said ribs constituting a center rib which is formed with an inclined surface and extended beyond the outer edges of the other ribs of the band, to receive the impact when the Thermos bottle is dropped.
Still another object of the invention is to provide an annular slit at the base of the center rib to lend flexibility to the center ri'b, to the end that the center rib will flatten under the weight of the Thermos bottle on which the band is attached, preventing rolling of the Thermos bottle.
With the foregoing and other objects in view which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention consists of certain novel details of construction and combinations of parts hereinafter more fully described and pointed out in the claims, it being understood that changes may be made in the construction and arrangement of parts without departing from the spirit of the invention as claimed.
Referring to the drawing:
Figure 1 is an elevational view of a cushioning band constructed in accordance with the invention positioned thereon.
Fig. 2 is a plan view thereof.
Fig. 3 is a cfragmental sectional view through the band.
Fig. 4 is a fragmental sectional view through the b and illustrating the position of the central nib under the weight of the object on which it is positioned.
Referring to the drawing in detail, the reference character '5 indicates one end of a conventional Thermos bottle on which the band indicated generally by the reference character 6 and forming the subject matter of the present invention, is mounted. The band 6 is con- 2,774,502 Patented Dec. 18, 1956 structed of rubber material and is provided with spaced annular ribs 7 and 8 which have tapered side edges, as clearly shown by Fig. 3 of the drawing.
The reference character '9 indicates a central annular rib which is slightly wider than the ribs 7 and 8, which rib extends outwardly :beyond the outer edges of the . annular ribs 7 and 8. This central annular rib 9 has inclined outer surfaces that merge into the narrow edge 10 lending flexibility to the central rib, to accomplish its purpose. In order to lend further flexibility to the central annular rib 9, the main portion of the band is slit annularly at 11 to cause the rib 10 to Ibend freely and flatten under the weight of the object on which the band is positioned, as shown by Fig. 4, to the end that the object will be prevented from rolling when placed in a horizontal position.
It will, of course, be understood that since the band is constructed of rubber material, it may be forced over a cylindrical body such as a Thermos bottle, or the like, the rubber :band acting as .a cushioning means for cushioning the shock which would otherwise be directed to the object or Thermos bottle, should the same be knocked over from an upright position to a horizontal position, thereby insuring against damage to the Thermos bottle or object.
Having thus described the invention, What is claimed is:
1. A cushioning device for positioning on cylindrical objects, comprising a yieldable band, a pair of identical annular ribs spaced apart, extending outwardly from said band, adjacent to the ends of said band a central annular rib disposed between said pair of ribs, tapered towards its outer edge providing a substantially narrow peripheral edge said central rib extending beyond the first mentioned ribsfor contact with a surface in advance of the pair of annular ribs, when the object is laid horizontally on a supporting surface, and said band adapted to be secured over such cylindrical object.
2. A cushioning device for positioning on a cylindrical object, comprising a yieldable band adapted to be stretched over such object and secured by frictional contact therewith, 'a pair of identical annular ribs spaced apart, extending outwardly from said band, a central annular ri-b disposed between the pair of ribs, extending beyond said first mentioned ribs for contact with a surface in advance of the pair of annular ribs and said band having an annular slit extending inwardly from the outer surface thereof at the base of said central annular rib lending flexibility to said central annular rib.
References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 549,394 Presnell Nov. 5, 1895 845,777 Grossman Mar. 5, 1907 1,891,077 Beach Dec. 13, 1932 2,265,615 Stalter Dec. 9, 1941 2,367,834 Kuhn J an. 23, 1945 FOREIGN PATENTS 10,807 Australia May 25, 1928
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US3086805A (en) * 1958-01-22 1963-04-23 Remy & Cie E P Devices for gripping bottles and the like
US4456315A (en) * 1979-09-12 1984-06-26 Allen-Bradley Company Industrial terminal with elastic bumpers
US4752058A (en) * 1986-12-04 1988-06-21 Weber Milton N Shock-absorbing support rail
US5111975A (en) * 1991-03-01 1992-05-12 Specialty Equipment Companies, Inc. Decanter having shock absorber
US5400807A (en) * 1993-10-25 1995-03-28 Newman; Mark R. Water pipe smoking apparatus having impact collars and base storage compartment

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US549394A (en) * 1895-11-05 Nursing-bottle protector
US845777A (en) * 1906-10-27 1907-03-05 Joseph Grossman Milk-bottle protector.
US1891077A (en) * 1932-01-21 1932-12-13 Henry L Beach Coaster
US2265615A (en) * 1940-03-01 1941-12-09 Western Rubber Company Sealing means for coffee brewers
US2367834A (en) * 1943-01-18 1945-01-23 Firestone Tire & Rubber Co Rolling ring for barrels

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US549394A (en) * 1895-11-05 Nursing-bottle protector
US845777A (en) * 1906-10-27 1907-03-05 Joseph Grossman Milk-bottle protector.
US1891077A (en) * 1932-01-21 1932-12-13 Henry L Beach Coaster
US2265615A (en) * 1940-03-01 1941-12-09 Western Rubber Company Sealing means for coffee brewers
US2367834A (en) * 1943-01-18 1945-01-23 Firestone Tire & Rubber Co Rolling ring for barrels

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3086805A (en) * 1958-01-22 1963-04-23 Remy & Cie E P Devices for gripping bottles and the like
US4456315A (en) * 1979-09-12 1984-06-26 Allen-Bradley Company Industrial terminal with elastic bumpers
US4752058A (en) * 1986-12-04 1988-06-21 Weber Milton N Shock-absorbing support rail
US5111975A (en) * 1991-03-01 1992-05-12 Specialty Equipment Companies, Inc. Decanter having shock absorber
US5400807A (en) * 1993-10-25 1995-03-28 Newman; Mark R. Water pipe smoking apparatus having impact collars and base storage compartment

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