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Method of mounting a handle on a pail
Assignee: Berry Superfos Randers AS
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Filing: 1976-09-16
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Granted: 1978-02-07
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Expires: 1996-09-16
Abstract
Abstract A pail having diametrically opposed recesses or apertures for receiving inwardly directed pins projecting at the ends of a handle; said recesses or apertures each having a narrowed section behind which the head of the pin can be introduced when the pin is passed through the recess. The narrowed section opens laterally towards an opening, so that the pin of the handle is brought into position by a movement in a transverse direction of the pail axis.
Inventors
- 👤 Erik Bock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:50
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/28; B65D25/32; A; A47; A47J; A47J47/00; A47J47/18; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/4984; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/49876
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
The method of mounting the handle into a plurality of pails, said pails comprising means for mounting the handles, said means comprising recesses diametrically opposite to each other at the upper edge of said pails, said recesses being keyhole shaped slots transverse with respect to the axis of the pails, said handles being provided with pins and heads at the ends thereof, said slots comprising a circular section for pivotally mounting the heads of the pins and a tail, which comprises the steps of stacking the pails telescopically, and advancing the handles in a direction transverse to the vertical axis of the pails whereby the pins enter the tail section of said slots and the heads of the pins remain pivotally mounted in the circular section of the slots.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
129 words
The method of mounting the handle into a plurality of pails, said pails comprising means for mounting the handles, said means comprising recesses diametrically opposite to each other at the upper edge of said pails, said recesses being keyhole shaped slots transverse with respect to the axis of the pails, said handles being provided with pins and heads at the ends thereof, said slots comprising a circular section for pivotally mounting the heads of the pins and a tail, which comprises the steps of stacking the pails telescopically, and advancing the handles in a direction transverse to the vertical axis of the pails whereby the pins enter the tail section of said slots and the heads of the pins remain pivotally mounted in the circular section of the slots.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein the heads of said pins of the handles are directed inwardly, said slots are formed in two diametrically opposite lugs and the heads are held behind said lugs.
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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) | 1981-02-06 | 1981-08-08 | 1982-02-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-06 | 1985-08-08 | 1986-02-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-06 | 1989-08-08 | 1990-02-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |