Reid A Grossnickle

US Patent:

6464078, Oct 15, 2002

Filed:

Aug 8, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/636773

Inventors:

Reid A. Grossnickle - Denver CO 80220

International Classification:

B65D 8300

US Classification:

2064595, 40324, 206214, 206338, 206350, 206457, 206818, 221212

Abstract:

A container for small articles, such as paper clips, toothpicks, pencils, pens and the like, is provided which has a multipurpose outer chamber. The outer chamber is transparent and holds indicia which may take one of two forms. In a first embodiment, the outer chamber can be filled with a transparent liquid, such as water or oil, containing indicia in the form of particles, such as glitter. Upon shaking the container, the particles temporarily become suspended in the liquid providing an interesting visual effect. In a second embodiment, the indicia may be an advertising message which includes words and/or logos printed on a sheet that surrounds a receptacle for containing the small articles that is located within the outer chamber. In a third embodiment, both the sheet bearing indicia and the glitter in a liquid can be used.