General Foods Limited

Robert E Coles

Bryan E Lack

Alec T Newman

Douglas R Compton

William A Carpenter

Jack Lawrence

A nestable vending-type cup of thermoplastic material comprised of a base having an integral peripheral upstanding wall which together with the base forms a liquid reservoir. The free end of the wall is turned over to form an outwardly and downwardly extending collar which extends circumjacent the upper part of the upwardly extending portion of the wall and is spaced therefrom. The collar is so constructed that when gripped by a user, it remains spaced from the upwardly extending portion of the wall. The collar is provided with strengthening features consisting of an outwardly and downwardly inclined shoulder and indents defined with vertical walls lying in radial planes to increase the rigidity of the collar. The construction of the cup provides a cup which is comfortably and easily held by the user when it contains hot beverages and which is also economic to manufacture.

Insulated drinking cups

A display unit comprising an elongated tray with walls which define a region accommodating a batch of sachets, the tray including longitudinal side walls with inwardly turned parts at each end, the said parts being capable of providing support for another display unit placed above.

Stackable display unit

Process for wrapping a stack of dispensing cups, each cup containing a measured amount of material, to provide a package for assuring extended storage life for the material therein.

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Leamington Spa, United Kingdom

Robert E Coles