US3737069A
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Container carrier with integral handle loop
Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc
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Filing: 1970-07-15
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Granted: 1973-06-05
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Expires: 1990-07-15
Abstract
Abstract A can or similar container for a variety of contents, including paints, and comprising a sleeve of plastic material with its upper edge portion interlocked with the can end and closure assembly and provided with substantially horizontal semicylindrical slit means forming a semi-cylindrical strap portion below the can top and which strap portion may be stretched over the adjacent portion of the sleeve and can top to provide a handle for carrying or otherwise supporting the can.
Inventors
- 👤 R Owen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:29
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/28; B44; B44D; B44D3/00; B44D3/12; B44D3/14; B65D25/2867; B65D25/2873; B65D25/2876
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A handled can or like container assembly, comprising a body wall and cover means joined to the body wall by a peripheral end seam formation, and a tubular sleeve of plastics material mounted circumferentially about the upper portion of the body wall in surface contact therewith and with the upper end portion thereof interlocked within the seam formation, said sleeve having slit means generally paralleling its upper edge and extending from substantially diaMetrically opposed areas adjacent the interlocked upper edge portion thereof circumferentially about one side of the body wall and forming below said slit means a strap portion to be manipulated from its initial surface contact with the body wall to a portion above the top of the can assembly to form a handle with the ends thereof remaining integral with the sleeve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A handled can or like container assembly, comprising a body wall and cover means joined to the body wall by a peripheral end seam formation, and a tubular sleeve of plastics material mounted circumferentially about the upper portion of the body wall in surface contact therewith and with the upper end portion thereof interlocked within the seam formation, said sleeve having slit means generally paralleling its upper edge and extending from substantially diaMetrically opposed areas adjacent the interlocked upper edge portion thereof circumferentially about one side of the body wall and forming below said slit means a strap portion to be manipulated from its initial surface contact with the body wall to a portion above the top of the can assembly to form a handle with the ends thereof remaining integral with the sleeve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A handled can or like container assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sleeve extends axially of the body only a limited extent with the slit means comprising a single semicircular slit forming with the bottom edge of the sleeve the said strap portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A handled can or like container assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the body wall is turned outwardly and downwardly to receive therein the upper edge portion of the sleeve for interlocking with the seam formation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A handled can or like container assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover means includes an annular retainer member interlocked with the seam formation and a cover closing the central opening in the retainer member.
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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) | 1976-06-04 | 1976-12-04 | 1977-06-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-04 | 1980-12-04 | 1981-06-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-04 | 1984-12-04 | 1985-06-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |