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  Collectable objectsRelated Patent Categories: Special Receptacle Or Package, With Indicia Or Area Modified For IndiciaThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070023312. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The invention relates to collectable objects such as containers for foods and beverages, and more particularly, to collectable objects which include collectable images. [0003] 2. Description of Related Art [0004] In major and minor league sporting events it is common for concessions to sell pictures and other memorabilia of the teams and their players. It is also common to sell items such as ice cream and beverages in collectable containers. Some of these items employ pictures or logos on them. [0005] These items are by nature and intention collectable and are intended to have lasting value. As such, any change or enhancement to these items which increases their durability is beneficial to the consumer. In the chaotic environment of sporting events it is possible for these items to be thrown on the ground, kicked around and otherwise disturbed. These may ruin the images or dislodge them from their bases and make the collectables worthless. [0006] Therefore, there is a current need for collectable objects which will be able to handle these adverse conditions while protecting the collectable image. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a collectable container for containing a food or beverage comprising: [0007] a. an inner curved surface; [0008] b. an outer curved surface; [0009] c. at least one protective recess in the outer surface for holding an image away from other objects; [0010] d. an image placed in the outer surface recess, wherein the recess is protected from coming in contact with objects, thereby protecting the image. [0011] The present invention may also be embodied as a solid object which may or may not be a container. Together they may be referred to as collectable objects. [0012] The collectable objects preferably employs a lenticular image (also commonly know as `3-D` or `holographic` images) which may be a logo relating to any sporting or entertainment event, or an image of players or other famous individuals. [0013] The protective recess is sized and positioned to hold an image away from an adjacent surface which may have sharp protrusions, such that the protrusions do not come in contact with or catch on an edge of the lenticular image. Therefore, the protective recess protects the image from physical damage that may scratch, destroy or dislodge the image. [0014] The container may be designed to resemble a miniature batting helmet, one half of a basketball, a soccer ball, or other object commonly recognized in sporting items. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0015] The features and advantages of the apparatus of the invention are highlighted by the following description of some preferred embodiments of same, illustrated by way of non-limiting examples in the accompanying drawings, in which: [0016] FIG. 1a is an illustrative perspective view of a container consistent with one embodiment of the present invention. [0017] FIG. 1b is a front elevational view of the container of FIG. 1a. [0018] FIG. 1c is a plan view of one embodiment of the container of FIGS. 1a and 1b. [0019] FIG. 2 is a side, elevational view of a cross section of the container of FIGS. 1a-1c resting on its top side showing the protective inset of the present invention. [0020] FIG. 3 is a side, elevational view of a cross section of the container of FIGS. 1a-1c resting on its top side showing how the image is protected. [0021] FIG. 4 is a side, elevational view of a cross section of a second embodiment of the container of FIGS. 1a-1c according to the present invention, resting on its top side showing protective offsets. [0022] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a collectable object being a soccer ball embodiment of the present invention. [0023] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a collectable object being a football embodiment of the present invention. Continue reading... Full patent description for Collectable objects Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Collectable objects patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Collectable objects or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Promotional display panel Next Patent Application: Method of holding together packages and components thereto Industry Class: Special receptacle or package ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Collectable objects patent info. IP-related news and info Results in 0.13071 seconds Other interesting Feshpatents.com categories: Novartis , Pfizer , Philips , Polaroid , Procter & Gamble , |
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