Back to results
US 2001/0011431 A1Published application
Method and apparatus for conveying unique visual communication
OwnerBrian K. Eliasinventor
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
An apparatus and related method for identifying containers. The apparatus comprises a container supporting convenient modification means which when selectively altered effectively changes the appearance of the container such that a unique visual communication is produced. The related method comprises selectively altering the modification means supported by the container thereby providing a unique visual communication.
Claims16
An apparatus for conveying a unique visual communication, said apparatus comprising:
- a first container having an upper end wall;
- a tab pivotally supported by said upper end wall;
- and
- at least one visual indicia supported by said tab, wherein movement of said tab into substantial perpendicular disposition with said upper end wall causes said at least one visual indicia to effect a unique visual communication.
1 more element
A method for conveying a first unique visual communication, said method comprising the steps of:
- providing a tab pivotally supported by an upper end wall of a first container;
- and
- pivoting said tab upwardly into a position substantially perpendicular to said upper end wall of said first container for conveying said first unique visual communication.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.