US3692346A
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Cam operated detachable clamping carton handle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-21
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Granted: 1972-09-19
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Expires: 1991-10-21
Abstract
Abstract A cam operated detachable carton handle for use on milk cartons and the like, and which includes an integral rectangular housing adapted to be slidably mounted over the upper end of a carton. A handle is integrally formed on the housing. A plunger provided with retainer clip means is slidably mounted on the handle and a pivotally mounted cam is provided for camming the plunger into a recess in the upper end of the carton for releasably retaining the rectangular housing and handle in place on the carton.
Inventors
- 👤 James B Simms
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:25
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/02; A47G23/0258
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A detachable carton handle for mounting on the upper end of a carton having a sealed top end formed by closure panels, and a recess formed under the sealed top end, comprising: a. a rectangular housing including a back wall, a left side wall, a right side wall, and a front wall; b. an integral handle bracket formed on the back wall of said housing; c. a handle integrally attached to the outer end of said handle bracket; d. a retainer plunger slidably mounted on said handle bracket for inward and outward movement perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of a carton; e. retainer clip means carried on said retainer plunger for releasable locking engagement with the edges of the carton closure panels; and, f. cam means operatively mounted on said handle bracket for camming said retainer plunger in one direction to an inoperative position to permit said housing to be slidably mounted over the upper end of a carton, and to an operative position to be seated in said recess in a clamping engagement with the carton to releasably secure the housing and handle on a carton.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A detachable carton handle for mounting on the upper end of a carton having a sealed top end formed by closure panels, and a recess formed under the sealed top end, comprising: a. a rectangular housing including a back wall, a left side wall, a right side wall, and a front wall; b. an integral handle bracket formed on the back wall of said housing; c. a handle integrally attached to the outer end of said handle bracket; d. a retainer plunger slidably mounted on said handle bracket for inward and outward movement perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of a carton; e. retainer clip means carried on said retainer plunger for releasable locking engagement with the edges of the carton closure panels; and, f. cam means operatively mounted on said handle bracket for camming said retainer plunger in one direction to an inoperative position to permit said housing to be slidably mounted over the upper end of a carton, and to an operative position to be seated in said recess in a clamping engagement with the carton to releasably secure the housing and handle on a carton.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
A detachable carton handle as defined in claim 1, wherein said cam means includes: a. a cam follower attached to said retainer plunger and being provided with a cam slot; and, b. a rotatable cam pivotally mounted on said handle bracket and extended into said slot for operative engagement with said cam follower for moving said retainer plunger between said operative and inoperative positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A detachable carton handle as defined in claim 2, wherein said retainer clip means includes: a. a pair of separately formed retainer clips attached to said retainer plunger.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A detachable carton handle as defined in claim 2, wherein said retainer clip means includes: a. a pair of integrally formed retainer clips on said retainer plunger.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A detachable carton handle as defined in claim 2, including: a. a seating tab carried on each of said side walls for locating said housing on the upper end of a carton.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-09-19 | 1976-03-20 | 1976-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-19 | 1980-03-20 | 1980-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-19 | 1984-03-20 | 1984-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |