US3709545A
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Container carrier
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-01-06
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Granted: 1973-01-09
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Expires: 1991-01-06
Abstract
Abstract A carrier for one or more substantially cylindrical containers having a peripheral enlargement comprises strip-form means composed of transversely rigid material disposed in circular arrangements corresponding in diameter to a circumference of the container and about axes extending transversely of the strip. The strip-form means have apertured overlapping portions receiving fastening means for retaining the strip form means in the circular relationship, and handle portions are attached to the strips, thereby providing a convenient container handle capable of supporting substantial axial loads and enabling adjoining several containers into a unitary package.
Inventors
- 👤 G Oltmanns
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:00
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/28; B65D25/2867; B65D25/2873; B65D25/2876; B65D71/00; B65D71/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
A carrier for cylindrical containers having a peripheral enlargement comprising: strip-form means composed of material having a substantial transverse rigidity, said strip-form means having overlapping portions and being disposed in circular arrangements about axes extending transversely of said strip-form means and sized to snugly fit around a cylindrical container in abutting engagement with a peripheral enlargement formed thereon; means forming aligned apertures in said overlapping portions; fastening means received in said aligned apertures and securely retaining said strip-form means in the circular arrangements about the containers; and means forming handle portions attached to said strip-form means said strip-form means comprising a strip having a length slightly exceeding two circumferential lengths of containers to be carried, a first aperture formed in said strip midway between opposite ends thereof, a pair of apertures formed in said strip and disposed at opposite end portions thereof, each of said pair of apertures spaced longitudinally outwardly of said fiRst aperture a distance substantially equal to an outer circumferential length of one of the containers to be carried, and said strip disposed in a pair of tangentially adjacent, circular arrangements with said opposite end portions overlapping a medial portion of the strip on opposite sides thereof with said pair of apertures aligned with said first aperture for receiving said fastening means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
215 words
A carrier for cylindrical containers having a peripheral enlargement comprising: strip-form means composed of material having a substantial transverse rigidity, said strip-form means having overlapping portions and being disposed in circular arrangements about axes extending transversely of said strip-form means and sized to snugly fit around a cylindrical container in abutting engagement with a peripheral enlargement formed thereon; means forming aligned apertures in said overlapping portions; fastening means received in said aligned apertures and securely retaining said strip-form means in the circular arrangements about the containers; and means forming handle portions attached to said strip-form means said strip-form means comprising a strip having a length slightly exceeding two circumferential lengths of containers to be carried, a first aperture formed in said strip midway between opposite ends thereof, a pair of apertures formed in said strip and disposed at opposite end portions thereof, each of said pair of apertures spaced longitudinally outwardly of said fiRst aperture a distance substantially equal to an outer circumferential length of one of the containers to be carried, and said strip disposed in a pair of tangentially adjacent, circular arrangements with said opposite end portions overlapping a medial portion of the strip on opposite sides thereof with said pair of apertures aligned with said first aperture for receiving said fastening means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A carrier as defined in claim 1 and further characterized by: said means forming said handle portion including an integrally formed, laterally offset flange having a grip-forming cut-out formed therethrough.
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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) | 1976-01-09 | 1976-07-10 | 1977-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-09 | 1980-07-10 | 1981-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-09 | 1984-07-10 | 1985-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |