US3794370A
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Handle for thermos bottle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-28
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Granted: 1974-02-26
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Expires: 1992-04-28
Abstract
Abstract A one piece plastic handle for attachment to thermos bottles including two strapped pieces which encircle the thermos bottle and can be drawn tight by utilizing the elasticity of the plastic. The straps have a plurality of attaching apertures of a generally rectangular configuration and the body of the handle has a serpentine passage with generally rectangular teeth formed centrally thereof. The strap is fed through the serpentine passage and pulled taut with a portion of the apertures engaged over the teeth. The teeth each have a sloping face in the direction from which the strap is moving when being tightened with the opposite face perpendicular to prevent withdrawal of the strap.
Inventors
- 👤 B Lockhart
- 👤 S Scholl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:47
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D23/00; B65D23/10; B65D23/104; B65D23/106; A; A47; A47J; A47J45/00; A47J45/06; A47J45/07; A47J45/077; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S16/00; Y10S16/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A handle attachment for thermos bottles comprising in combination a generally U-shaped handle member having arms and a base lying in a plane, buckle members integrally formed on the free ends of said arms and protruding laterally on both sides from said plane, a strap integrally formed with one side of each of said buckle members and extending perpendicularly of the plane of said U-shaped handle member, said straps being adapted to encompass a thermos bottle for attaching said handle member to the bottle, and means in each of said buckle members for securing and buckling the free end of its respective strap thereto, said means including a pair of separate passageways formed one in each side of the buckle member and extending therethrough for passing and receiving the free end of the strap in sequence through said pair of passageways.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A handle attachment for thermos bottles comprising in combination a generally U-shaped handle member having arms and a base lying in a plane, buckle members integrally formed on the free ends of said arms and protruding laterally on both sides from said plane, a strap integrally formed with one side of each of said buckle members and extending perpendicularly of the plane of said U-shaped handle member, said straps being adapted to encompass a thermos bottle for attaching said handle member to the bottle, and means in each of said buckle members for securing and buckling the free end of its respective strap thereto, said means including a pair of separate passageways formed one in each side of the buckle member and extending therethrough for passing and receiving the free end of the strap in sequence through said pair of passageways.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
74 words
A handle attachment as claimed in claim 1, wherein said pair of passageways are separated by but communicate with a cavity in each of said buckle members and lying in the plane of the handle member at the end of one of its arms, generally rectangular teeth being formed in said cavity and projecting from the floor thereof, and wherein said straps each has a plurality of generally rectangular apertures for engaging said teeth.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
A handle attachment as claimed in claim 2, wherein said teeth have a sloping sidewall in the surface thereof opposite to the direction of movement of said strap through said passageways and cavity with the opposite side of said teeth being perpendicular to the floor of said cavity.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A handle attachment according to claim 3, wherein the free end of each of said straps is bifurcated to permit the insertion of the free end of said strap through said passageways and separating cavity past said teeth in the cavity.
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) | 1977-02-25 | 1977-08-27 | 1978-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-25 | 1981-08-27 | 1982-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-25 | 1985-08-27 | 1986-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |