# US 9,516,961 B1 · Container with personalization system

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- Number: US 9,516,961 B1
- Document ID: US9516961B1
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B1
- Application number: 15/092,826
- Filed: 2016-04-07
- Granted: 2016-12-13
- Earliest claimed: 2016-04-07
- Applicants: Alexander N. Yambao; Maria Yambao; Ashley Yambao; Allen Yambao
- Inventors: Alexander N. Yambao; Maria Yambao; Ashley Yambao; Allen Yambao
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9516961B1

## CPC

- A47G 19/2227: {with means for amusing or giving information to the user (A47G23/16 takes precedence)}
- B65D 1/0223: {characterised by shape}
- B65D 23/14: of tags {, labels, cards, coupons, decorations or the like (B65D23/008 takes precedence)}
- G09F 11/00: Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the complete information is permanently attached to a movable support which brings it to the display position (showcases or showcabinets with arrangements for continuously or intermittently moving the merchandise A47F3/08; using static means to present variable information G09F9/00)
- B65D 2203/02: Labels
- B65D 2501/0018: Ribs
- G09F 2003/0273: {Labels for bottles, flasks}
- A47G: HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B5/00; knives B26B)
- B65D: CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- G09F: DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS

## Abstract

The present invention provides a container including a system for personal identification. A series of bands are mounted between ridges formed circumferentially around the container. The bands have symbols printed in a color similar to the container. The bands can be rotated around the container to position selected symbols over a patch printed on the container in a contrasting color to make the selected symbol visible.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A container with personalization system, comprising:
a. a substantially cylindrical body having a plurality of spaced apart ridges, the body being of a first color;
b. a contrast patch positioned on the body between each pair of adjacent ridges;
c. an identification band sized to snugly encircle the body between adjacent ridges, the identification band printed with a series of symbols; and
d. a slip band sized to encircle the body between adjacent ridges beneath the identification band.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The container described in claim 1, wherein the ridges are formed circumferentially around the container body.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The container described in claim 1, wherein the contrast patches are positioned in vertical alignment with one another.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The container described in claim 1, wherein the identification band is translucent.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The container described in claim 4, wherein the symbols are similar in color to the first color.

### Claim 6 (depends on 4)

The container described in claim 4, wherein the contrast patch is of a second color, the second color contrasting with the first color.

### Claim 7 (depends on 5)

The container described in claim 5, wherein the contrast patch is of a second color, the second color contrasting with the first color.

### Claim 8 (depends on 5)

The container described in claim 5, wherein the identification band is elastic.

### Claim 9 (depends on 6)

The container described in claim 6, wherein the slip band has a low coefficient of friction.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The container described in claim 1, wherein the plurality of ridges comprises five ridges with a flat between each pair of adjacent ridges.

### Claim 11 (depends on 10)

The container described in claim 10, wherein an identification band is provided for each of the flats.

### Claim 12 (depends on 10)

The container described in claim 10, wherein a slip band is provided for each of the flats.