WO2019157468A1

WO2019157468A1 - Popcorn receptacle structure and process

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Publication number: WO2019157468A1
Application number: PCT/US2019/017546
Authority: WO
Inventors: Rose Elizabeth MATTEUCCI; Carlo Matteucci
Original assignee: Matteucci Rose Elizabeth; Carlo Matteucci
Priority date: 2018-02-10
Filing date: 2019-02-11
Publication date: 2019-08-15
Also published as: CA3094195A1; US20190248545A1

Abstract

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.

Description

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 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 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 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 popcom/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 popcom/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 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. l 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. 4 A 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. 5 A.

Fig. 5C is a bottom view in an alternative embodiment.

Fig. 5D is a bottom vie in yet another alternative embodiment. 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. DET AILED 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 fmger(s) overlap the top opening, rim or perimeter of the container of popcorn or [food, and their hand(s) or fmger(s) come into direct contact with the food and/or popcorn they are about to serve a patron. Said 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 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 popcom/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 popcom/food or snack receptacle 102 with handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling instmment(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 popcom/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 popcom/food or snack receptacle 102, and/or anyone touching the contents of the popcom/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 popcom/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 popcom/food or snack receptacle 102 is intended to make grasping, holding, clutching, carrying, and/or conveying said popcom/food or snack receptacle(s) a more desirable, facilitated, and/or easier task. It is also understood that in most embodiments, the popcom/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 instmment(s) combined with, within, and/or in conjunction with the popcom/food or snack receptacle to accomplish the task. Said implemented appending means, system, apparatus, and/or instmment(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 instmment(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 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 instrum ent(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 instrum ent(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 popcom/food or snack receptacle 102.

In some embodiments, the insertion pick/flap 1002, and the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling instrum ent(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 popcom/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 instmment(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 instmment(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 popcom/food or snack receptacle.

some embodiments, the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling instmment(s) 1000 can be scored, marked, cut, cut partially, and/or cut completely, kiss cut, printed, and/or perforated in any fashion. 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 popcom/food or snack receptacle 102 has one or more bands, strips, and/or section(s) 100 to place a person(s) hand(s), fmger(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 popcom/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 popcom/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), fmger(s), wrist(s), and/or arm(s) for the purpose of holding, grasping, gripping, clutching, carrying, transporting, and/or conveying the popcom/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), fmger(s), wrist(s), and/or arm(s) for stability, security, tension, seizing, and/or having their hand(s), fmger(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 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 popcom/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 popcom/food or snack receptacle 102 as a single piece/unit, and/or multiple pieces, and/or can be fabricated pre/post production of the popcom/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 popcom/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 fmger(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 popcom/food or snack receptacle 102.

In some embodiments, the finger hole(s) 200 act as designated fmger(s) hold(s), grip(s) and/or placement(s), and likewise can indicate, instruct, assign and/or guide fmger(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. Figs. 2A and 2B further depict an embodiment of a popcom/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 fmger(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 fmger(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 popcom/food or snack receptacle 102 wherein a person can insert, tuck, place their fmger(s) through, inside, and/or into the exterior wall(s) and/or layer(s) of the popcom/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 popcom/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 popcom/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 popcom/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 popcom/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. 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 popcom/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 popcom/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 popcom/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 popcom/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 popcom/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 popcom/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. 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 popcom/food or snack receptacle 102. The bottom flange, and/or collar 400 can itself be directly attached to, and/or part of the popcom/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 popcom/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

popcom/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. 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 popcom/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 popcom/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 popcom/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 popcom/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 popcom/food or snack receptacle 102. 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 popcom/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), fmger(s), palm(s), and/or arm(s) into the slot space 500, and/or into the popcom/food or snack receptacle for the purpose of holding, grasping, gripping, carrying, transporting, and/or conveying the popcom/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 popcom/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. 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 popcom/food or snack receptacle 102, and/or part of the popcom/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 popcom/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 popcom/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 popcom/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 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 attractionjoining, 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 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, attractionjoining, 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 popcom/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. 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 popcom/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 popcom/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 popcom/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, 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 popcom/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 popcom/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. 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 popcom/food or snack receptacle 102.

In another embodiment, the drinking container 800 represents an iteration of the popcom/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 popcom/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 popcom/food or snack receptacle 102

In another embodiment, the drinking container 800 shares the same handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling instmment(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 popcom/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, 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 popcom/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 instrum ent(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 instrum ent(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. Fig. 10 depicts an embodiment of a popcom/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 popcom/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 instmment(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 popcom/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 popcom/food or snack receptacle.

In another embodiment, the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling instmment(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. 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 popcom/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 instrum ent(s) 1000, and an insertion pick/flap 1002 assembly.

In most embodiments, the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling instrum ent(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 popcom/food or snack receptacle 102.

In another embodiment, the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling instmment(s) 1000, can have holding holes 1004.

In another embodiment, the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling instmment(s) 1000, can have holding holes 1004 can be cut, cut out, perforated, scored, marked, printed, outlined, and/or manufactured inside the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling instrum ent(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 popcom/food or snack receptacle 102 by placing their fmger(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 instrum ent(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 instrum ent(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 instrum ent(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. 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 instrum ent(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 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 instrum ent(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. 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 popcom/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 fmger(s) alcove(s) 1100. In another embodiment, the insertion pick/flap 1002 can have one or more fmger(s) alcove(s) 1100.

In another embodiment, the popcom/food or snack receptacle 102 can have one or more fmger(s) alcove(s) 1100.

The fmger(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 instmment(s) 1000. The fmger(s) alcove(s) 1100 are intended to give a person more security, stability, and steadiness while holding the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling instrument s) 1000.

The fmger(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 instrum ent(s) 1000 while holding, grasping, gripping, clutch, transporting, carrying, and/or conveying the popcom/food or snack receptacle.

[0198] The fmger(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 fmger(s) alcove(s) 1100 are designated to allow a person to place, and/or rest their fmger(s), hand(s), thumb(s), palm(s), wrist(s), and/or arm(s) over, on, into, and/or atop of them. The fmger(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 fmger(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. 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. 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 instrum ent(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, bends, and supports the weight, contents, construction, and/or the structure of the popcom/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 instrum ent(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 instrum ent(s) 1000 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 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 popcom/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

popcom/food or snack receptacle 102, and the insertion pick/flap 1002.

popcom/food or snack receptacle 102, and the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling instmment(s) 1000.

popcom/food or snack receptacle 102, and the pinching ridge(s) 1008

[0233] In another embodiment, the handle(s), handling means, system, apparatus, handling instmment(s) 1000 can be compromised of, and/or themselves be, and/or have 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 instrum ent(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 popcom/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 instrum ent(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 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 popcom/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. 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 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.

Claims

I CLAIM:

1. A receptacle, comprising:

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 then the first diameter; and

one or more indentions, depressions or extensions 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.

2. The receptacle of claim 1 wherein the one or more indentions, depressions or extensions comprise 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.

3. The receptacle of claim 2 wherein the one or more indentions, depressions or extensions comprise five holes, one for the user's thumb, and one for each of the user's fingers.

4. The receptacle of claim 1 wherein the one or more indentions, depressions or extensions comprise a series of vertically-oriented flexible bands spaced 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.

5. The receptacle of claim 1 wherein the one or more indentions, depressions or extensions 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 th panels open to the internal volume of the body of the receptacle.

6. The receptacle of claim 5 wherein the side panels each have an opening

accommodating a user's fingers.

7. The receptacle of claim 1 wherein the one or more indentions, depressions or extensions 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.

8. The receptacle of claim 7 wherein the cylindrical extension is 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.

9. The receptacle of claim 1 wherein 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.

10. The receptacle of claim 1 wherein 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 seat, such that the magnetically-enhanced ring attracts the magnetically permeable metal ring, holding the receptacle securely to the cup holder.

11. The receptacle of claim 1 wherein the one or more indentions, depressions or extensions comprise a strip of magnetically-permeable metal formed along an arm of a seat and one or 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.

12. The receptacle of claim 1 wherein 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.

13. The receptacle of claim 1 wherein 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.

14. The receptacle of claim 1 wherein the receptacle is a drink cup, and 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.

15. The receptacle of claim 1 wherein the receptacle is 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.

16. The receptacle of claim 1 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.

17. The receptacle of claim 1 wherein one of the pair of handles has holes to

accommodate a users fingers, and the other has a rectangular opening.

18. The receptacle of claim 16 comprising a finger alcove implemented on an upper comer of one or both of the foldable handles.

19. The receptacle of claim 16 wherein 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 securely engage the receptacle to the cup holder.

20. The receptacle of claim 16 wherein one or both of the foldable handles are engaged over an edge of a cup holder to aid in holding the receptacle to the cup holder.

21. The receptacle of claim 16 wherein the handles 1000 met 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.

22. The receptacle of claim 16 wherein 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.