US3586200A
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Carrying handle
Assignee: Life-Like Products Inc
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Filing: 1968-11-01
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1988-11-01
Abstract
Abstract A flexible handle is provided for attachment to large containers, such as picnic chests, baskets, luggage, and the like, in the form of a strap having snap fasteners at either end to connect to the container, and a relatively stiff medial portion as a hand grip.
Inventors
- 👤 Sol Kramer
- 👤 Charles Gretz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 17:08
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/28; B65D25/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
40 words
A carrying handle for a container comprising a strip of resiliently flexible material, wall anchors pivotally connected to the ends of the strip, bosses carried by the container, said bosses having recesses, said anchors being slidably held in said recesses.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
40 words
A carrying handle for a container comprising a strip of resiliently flexible material, wall anchors pivotally connected to the ends of the strip, bosses carried by the container, said bosses having recesses, said anchors being slidably held in said recesses.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The subject matter of claim 1 in which a medial portion of the strip is relatively rigid to provide a hand grip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The subject matter of claim 1 in which the ends of the strip are pivotally connected to the anchors by means of snap fasteners.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The subject matter of claim 1 in which the anchors and recesses are of inverted T-shape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The subject matter of claim 1 in which the strip is pivotally connected to the anchors by snap fasteners.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The subject matter of claim 1 in which the strip is of a high density plastic material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The subject matter of claim 6 in which the plastic material is high density polyethylene resin.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
The subject matter of claim 1 in which the strip is preshaped to fit in the horizontal position, around the corners of a container to which it may be attached.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
104 words
A one-piece carrying handle for a container having spaced sidewalls, spaced end walls, and in which the spacing of the end walls are substantially greater than that of the sidewalls comprising an elongated relatively flat and wide plastic strip of material resiliently flexible vertically in its normal operative position, means for pivotally attaching the ends of the strip to the end walls, respectively, of the container with the strip bent in the shape of an arch greater in length than one-half the perimeter of the top of the container, an integral medial portion of the strip being relatively rigid to provide a hand grip.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
104 words
A one-piece carrying handle for a container having spaced sidewalls, spaced end walls, and in which the spacing of the end walls are substantially greater than that of the sidewalls comprising an elongated relatively flat and wide plastic strip of material resiliently flexible vertically in its normal operative position, means for pivotally attaching the ends of the strip to the end walls, respectively, of the container with the strip bent in the shape of an arch greater in length than one-half the perimeter of the top of the container, an integral medial portion of the strip being relatively rigid to provide a hand grip.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |