US3589764A
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Container carrier
Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Filing: 1970-01-27
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1990-01-27
Abstract
Abstract A container carrier formed of plastic sheet material having ends integrally connected to an endless band and extending inwardly therefrom, is formed by blanking handle ends totally within an aperture formed by the endless band. The handle ends extend at an angle to the inner periphery of the endless band thereby allowing the ends to lie parallel to one another within the endless band.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest R Cunningham
- 👤 Ronald C Owen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:30
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/28; B65D25/2867; B65D25/2873; B65D25/2876
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A unitary container carrier of thermoplastic sheet material comprising an endless band, handle ends each being integrally connected to the endless band by a connecting portion, said endless band having major and minor axes and being adapted to receive a complementary container, said connecting portions attached to said endless band in the vicinity of the major axis thereof with said connecting portions and associated handle ends extending inwardly from the inner periphery of the endless band when the carrier is at rest position, said handle ends being axially spaced from one another and confined wholly within the inner periphery of the endless band, fastening means provided on the free extremities of the handle end to interconnect the handle ends together, whereby the endless band is configured to snugly engage and hold a complementary container while the handles are arranged to form a generally U-shaped bail when in use and form a compact planar blank when not in use.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A unitary container carrier of thermoplastic sheet material comprising an endless band, handle ends each being integrally connected to the endless band by a connecting portion, said endless band having major and minor axes and being adapted to receive a complementary container, said connecting portions attached to said endless band in the vicinity of the major axis thereof with said connecting portions and associated handle ends extending inwardly from the inner periphery of the endless band when the carrier is at rest position, said handle ends being axially spaced from one another and confined wholly within the inner periphery of the endless band, fastening means provided on the free extremities of the handle end to interconnect the handle ends together, whereby the endless band is configured to snugly engage and hold a complementary container while the handles are arranged to form a generally U-shaped bail when in use and form a compact planar blank when not in use.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A container carrier in accordance with claim 1, wherein the handle ends are positioned parallel to one another and at an angle to the major axis of the endless band.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A container carrier in accordance with claim 1, wherein the attaching means comprises a tongue on one handle end extremity and a groove on the other handle end extremity, said tongue and groove serving to interconnect the handle ends.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A container carrier in accordance with claim 1, wherein the connecting portions includes means for distributing the load from the handle ends to the endless band.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A container carrier in accordance with claim 4, wherein the means for distributing the load consists of two leg portions in a substantially V-shaped configuration emanating from the handle ends to the endless band.
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) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |