US4095711A
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Handle assembly
Assignee: MASTER CRAFT BOAT Co (TN CORPORATION)
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Filing: 1976-08-20
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Granted: 1978-06-20
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Expires: 1996-08-20
Abstract
Abstract A handle assembly is provided for carrying a container such as a cooler. The assembly includes a bracket having a pair of spaced mounting members, a pin extending from each of the mounting members, and a handle having a member terminating in a pair of pin-receiving channels joined to a pair of spaced grip members. The assembly utilizes the pins for rotating or sliding the handle with respect to the bracket. The container can be carried by moving the handle from a resting position to a carrying position using one of two distinct modes of movement provided by the handle assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 James Robert Conley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 06:58
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D25/00; B65D25/28; B65D25/2835; B65D25/2838; B65D25/2841
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A handle assembly for carrying a container comprising spaced mounting members extending outwardly from said container in spaced parallel relation; a pin extending from each of said mounting members, said pins being oppositely directed and lying along a common axis; and a handle having a pair of oppositely facing, parallel pin-receiving channels joined at their ends at right angles to a pair of spaced parallel grip members, said pins extending into said channels to join said handle to said bracket; said container carriable by moving said handle from a resting position to a carrying position using one of two distinct modes of movement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A handle assembly for carrying a container comprising spaced mounting members extending outwardly from said container in spaced parallel relation; a pin extending from each of said mounting members, said pins being oppositely directed and lying along a common axis; and a handle having a pair of oppositely facing, parallel pin-receiving channels joined at their ends at right angles to a pair of spaced parallel grip members, said pins extending into said channels to join said handle to said bracket; said container carriable by moving said handle from a resting position to a carrying position using one of two distinct modes of movement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The handle assembly of claim 1 in which the ends of said channels are closed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The handle assembly of claim 2 in which said channels are generally U-shaped to receive said pins and the width of said channels is substantially the same as the diameter of said pins.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The handle assembly of claim 3 in which the closed ends of said channels are rounded and the diameter of the rounded ends of said channels is substantially the same as the diameter of said pins.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The handle assembly of claim 4 in which the outer surfaces of said grip members are rounded and conform to the shape of the rounded ends of said channels to define a continuous rounded outer surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The handle assembly of claim 1 in which said mounting members project substantially perpendicular to said container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The handle assembly of claim 6 in which said mounting members are provided with apertures and said pins extend through said apertures into said channels.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The handle assembly of claim 7 in which said apertures and said pins are spaced from the surface of said container.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
48 words
The handle assembly of claim 8 in which said pins include shank portions and head portions and the diameter of said shank portions is substantially the same as the diameter of said apertures and the diameter of said head portions is greater than the diameter of said apertures.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The handle assembly of claim 9 in which said pins are generally perpendicular to said mounting members.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The handle assembly of claim 7 in which said handle is positioned in the space between said mounting members and said pins extend inwardly through said apertures.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
The handle assembly of claim 11 in which said channels are U-shaped and the openings in said channels face outwardly to receive said inwardly extending pins adjacent said mounting members.
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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) | 1981-06-19 | 1981-12-19 | 1982-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-19 | 1985-12-19 | 1986-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-19 | 1989-12-19 | 1990-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |