EP1748927A1 - Container for carrying and pouring flowable materials - Google Patents

Container for carrying and pouring flowable materials

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EP1748927A1
EP1748927A1 EP05749190A EP05749190A EP1748927A1 EP 1748927 A1 EP1748927 A1 EP 1748927A1 EP 05749190 A EP05749190 A EP 05749190A EP 05749190 A EP05749190 A EP 05749190A EP 1748927 A1 EP1748927 A1 EP 1748927A1
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Prior art keywords
container
gripping
depressions
hand
container according
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French (fr)
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Paul Omdoll
Mike Young
Jayson Pearl
Chris Davis
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Colman Group Inc
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/28—Handles
    • B65D25/32—Bail handles, i.e. pivoted rigid handles of generally semi-circular shape with pivot points on two opposed sides or wall parts of the conainter
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/28—Handles
    • B65D25/2882—Integral handles
    • B65D25/2897—Integral handles formed in the wall(s), e.g. roughenings, cavities or projections
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65F—GATHERING OR REMOVAL OF DOMESTIC OR LIKE REFUSE
    • B65F1/00—Refuse receptacles; Accessories therefor
    • B65F1/14—Other constructional features; Accessories
    • B65F1/1468—Means for facilitating the transport of the receptacle, e.g. wheels, rolls

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  • This invention relates generally to an apparatus for use in connection with containers or
  • the invention relates to containers that have bottoms to
  • Containers have proven very useful for transporting items and then pouring or dumping
  • containers are used in the restaurant business to store the items from the container.
  • containers are used in the restaurant business to store the items from the container.
  • containers may
  • this handle is a piece of metal wire attached at two points on the container. These two points are usually positioned equal distance from one another around an opening in the container.
  • Containers have also been modified to increase the ease with which material may be poured or dumped from the container. For example, a handle or gripping surface may be
  • Such handles or gripping surfaces allow a user to more firmly grab
  • the handle or gripping surface may be
  • United States Patent Number 1,173,305 to Phelan discloses a handle or gripping surface
  • United States Patent Publication Number 2003/0116577 to Slongo et, al. discloses handles near the top of the container and two gripping surfaces located across from one another around the outer side of the bottom of a container.
  • a handle or gripping surface positioned on the side or the periphery of the bottom of the container may provide a leverage point for easier pouring or dumping of material from the container.
  • handles or gripping surfaces only provide a user with a single leverage point. In order to lift, carry, pour, and/or dump heavy or awkward materials, a user may desire to
  • the user may desire to grab different leverage points based on the user's height, the amount of material in the container, the height of the area into which the material in the container is to be poured or
  • a container has a bottom with at least three
  • gripping surfaces Two gripping surfaces are positioned around the outer edge of the bottom. Another gripping surface is positioned in about the middle of the bottom. In one embodiment, the gripping surfaces are formed by two indentations in the bottom. The indentations provide areas into which a user may place his or her fingers, thumbs, or palms.
  • FIG. 1 is front view of a container in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a side view of the container of FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 3 is a bottom perspective view of the container of FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the container of FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the bottom of a container of FIG. 1 taken along the plan 5-5 in FIG. 4;
  • FIG. 6 is a top perspective view of the bottom of the container of FIG. 1, separated from the container.
  • FIGS. 1 through 6 Illustrative embodiments of a container (identified generally as 30) in accordance with the present invention are shown in FIGS. 1 through 6.
  • the container 30 has a bottom 32, a handle 33, a top portion 35 and a mouth 37.
  • the bottom 32 has at least three distinct gripping surfaces 34, 35, 36.
  • the gripping surfaces 34, 35, 36 are separated by at least one indentation 38 in the bottom 32 of the container 30.
  • the bottom has two
  • indentations 38, 39 that are about equally spaced from the outer edge of the bottom 32 of the
  • the indentations 38, 39 divide the bottom 32 into at least three distinct gripping surfaces 34, 35, 36.
  • Two gripping surfaces 34 and 35 are provided along the outer edge of the bottom 32 of the container 30.
  • One gripping surface 36 is provided about in the
  • indentations are preferably evenly spaced on
  • indentations are preferably approximately about 1.5 inches deep where the bottom of the container has a diameter of about 10.75 inches. Where the container is reduced or enlarged in
  • the depth of the indentations 38 and 39 is preferably in the range of approximately about 10- 20% of the diameter of the bottom of the container. Similarly, where two indentations are
  • they are preferably spaced apart from one another by a distance of approximately about 20-25% of the diameter of the closed bottom portion and preferably spaced apart from the outer peripheral edge 41 of the bottom of the container by a distance of approximately about 15-20%
  • Each of the indentations preferably has a width of approximately about 15-25% of the diameter of the bottom portion 32.
  • the gripping surfaces 34, 35, 36 and indentations 38, 39 may take any number of forms.
  • the gripping surfaces 34, 35, 36 and indentations 38, 39 may be ergonomically designed to fit with a user's hand for a more secure grip.
  • the indentations 38, 39 may be ergonomically designed to fit with a user's hand for a more secure grip.
  • 38, 39 may be formed so as to provide a ridge or other structure on a gripping surface 34, 35, 36 or in the indentations 38, 39 themselves so that a user may have a better hold on the bottom 32 of
  • the gripping surfaces 34, 35, 36 and/or indentations 38, 39 may also have ribs, bumps, or other features so that a user's hold on the bottom 32 may be more secure. Regardless
  • the bottom 32 is preferably designed so that the container 30 rests flat on a surface.
  • the bottom 32 may be configured to meet safety and health standards, such as those set forth by the National
  • the bottom 32 may be formed as part of the container 30 or may be a separate piece fit
  • the bottom 32 is not intended to function as a removable lid.
  • the bottom 32 may be part of or added on to any type of container such as a bucket, ice tote, food container, cooler or the like. As shown in
  • the bottom 32 may have additional structures provided thereon to improve the
  • the bottom 32 may have a hook or hanging recess 40.
  • the recess 40 may be used to selectively attach the bottom 32 and/or the container to a rack or other structure for storage.
  • the three distinct gripping surfaces 34, 35, 36 on the bottom 32 allow a user to grab the
  • bottom 32 of the container 30 with a variety of grips.
  • a user facing the container 30 may grab gripping surface 34 with an underhand grip. With this grip, a user's fingers are generally positioned in indentation 38 and his or her palm is in selective contact with the
  • gripping surface 34 The user's thumb may be positioned along the outer edge of the bottom 32 or in the closest indentation 38. This grip allows a user to tip the container 30 without lifting the container above his or her waist. In another example, a user may grab the inner gripping surface
  • a user may also use the inner gripping surface 38 when the container is held between a user's waist and shoulder. Once the container is raised a certain degree, a user may reverse his or her grip on the inner gripping surface 38 to an overhand grip. The user's fingers are now positioned in indentation 38. In still another example, a user
  • the bottom 32 allows a user to tilt
  • the container 30 varying degrees and hold the container at various positions.
  • this structure provides a user with the means to achieve a more secure grip thereby minimizing
  • the container 30 of the present invention may have other applications aside from use in connection with ice, liquid, or other materials. Further, the invention may be implemented in a variety of configurations, using certain features or aspects of the several embodiments described

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Abstract

A container for carrying and pouring flowable materials having a bucket portion with a side portion, a closed bottom portion and an upper rim area at least partially defining an open top; a handle attached near or on the upper rim area; at least three gripping surfaces located in the closed bottom portion of the bucket portion to permit multiple means of gripping the container. A method for dispensing flowable materials having the steps of gripping a handle rotatably affixed to a container having material therein with a first hand, wherein at least a portion of the handle is located above a discharge opening of the container; gripping a gripping surface located about the middle of the bottom of the container with a second hand; and tipping the container to discharge material from within the container using the first hand and the handle as a pivot point while lifting the bottom of the container with the second hand gripping the gripping surface.

Description

CONTAINER FOR CARRYING AND POURING FLOWABLE MATERIALS
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to an apparatus for use in connection with containers or
similar products. More particularly, the invention relates to containers that have bottoms to
facilitate handling. Containers have proven very useful for transporting items and then pouring or dumping
the items from the container. For example, containers are used in the restaurant business to
transport ice. A container is filled with ice. The container is then moved to the desired location and tilted, thereby dumping the ice. To facilitate transportation and usefulness, containers may
have a handle. Commonly, this handle is a piece of metal wire attached at two points on the container. These two points are usually positioned equal distance from one another around an opening in the container. Containers have also been modified to increase the ease with which material may be poured or dumped from the container. For example, a handle or gripping surface may be
positioned on the container. Such handles or gripping surfaces allow a user to more firmly grab
the container during the pouring or dumping process. The handle or gripping surface may be
positioned on the side of the container or around the periphery of the bottom of the container. United States Patent Number 1,173,305 to Phelan discloses a handle or gripping surface
positioned on the side of the container. United States Patent Publication Number 2003/0116577 to Slongo et, al. discloses handles near the top of the container and two gripping surfaces located across from one another around the outer side of the bottom of a container. A handle or gripping surface positioned on the side or the periphery of the bottom of the container may provide a leverage point for easier pouring or dumping of material from the container. However, such handles or gripping surfaces only provide a user with a single leverage point. In order to lift, carry, pour, and/or dump heavy or awkward materials, a user may desire to
have several different leverage points at which to securely grab a container. For example, a user
may desire to grab different leverage points based on the user's height, the amount of material in the container, the height of the area into which the material in the container is to be poured or
dumped, or other performance characteristics.
Current containers suffer from certain drawbacks and limitations. Accordingly, a need
exists for a container that is easy to use, relatively inexpensive to manufacture, and solves other problems associated with the existing designs.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In one embodiment of the present invention, a container has a bottom with at least three
gripping surfaces. Two gripping surfaces are positioned around the outer edge of the bottom. Another gripping surface is positioned in about the middle of the bottom. In one embodiment, the gripping surfaces are formed by two indentations in the bottom. The indentations provide areas into which a user may place his or her fingers, thumbs, or palms. These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent
from the detailed description, claims, and accompanying drawings. DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is front view of a container in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a side view of the container of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a bottom perspective view of the container of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the container of FIG. 1; FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the bottom of a container of FIG. 1 taken along the plan 5-5 in FIG. 4; and
FIG. 6 is a top perspective view of the bottom of the container of FIG. 1, separated from the container.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Illustrative embodiments of a container (identified generally as 30) in accordance with the present invention are shown in FIGS. 1 through 6.
The container 30 has a bottom 32, a handle 33, a top portion 35 and a mouth 37. As
shown in FIGS. 2-8, the bottom 32 has at least three distinct gripping surfaces 34, 35, 36.
Preferably, the gripping surfaces 34, 35, 36 are separated by at least one indentation 38 in the bottom 32 of the container 30. Most preferably as shown in FIG. 3, the bottom has two
indentations 38, 39 that are about equally spaced from the outer edge of the bottom 32 of the
container 30. As shown in FIG. 3, the indentations 38, 39 divide the bottom 32 into at least three distinct gripping surfaces 34, 35, 36. Two gripping surfaces 34 and 35 are provided along the outer edge of the bottom 32 of the container 30. One gripping surface 36 is provided about in the
middle of the bottom 32 of the container 30. Preferably, there multiple indentations 38 and 39, although only one need be provided.
Where more than one indentation is employed, such indentations are preferably evenly spaced on
the bottom portion 32. Where two indentations are provided, as shown in FIGS. 3, 4 and 6, the
indentations are preferably approximately about 1.5 inches deep where the bottom of the container has a diameter of about 10.75 inches. Where the container is reduced or enlarged in
size, the depth of the indentations 38 and 39 is preferably in the range of approximately about 10- 20% of the diameter of the bottom of the container. Similarly, where two indentations are
provided, they are preferably spaced apart from one another by a distance of approximately about 20-25% of the diameter of the closed bottom portion and preferably spaced apart from the outer peripheral edge 41 of the bottom of the container by a distance of approximately about 15-20%
of the diameter of the bottom portion 32. Each of the indentations preferably has a width of approximately about 15-25% of the diameter of the bottom portion 32. The gripping surfaces 34, 35, 36 and indentations 38, 39 may take any number of forms.
For example, the gripping surfaces 34, 35, 36 and indentations 38, 39 may be ergonomically designed to fit with a user's hand for a more secure grip. In another example, the indentations
38, 39 may be formed so as to provide a ridge or other structure on a gripping surface 34, 35, 36 or in the indentations 38, 39 themselves so that a user may have a better hold on the bottom 32 of
the container 30. The gripping surfaces 34, 35, 36 and/or indentations 38, 39 may also have ribs, bumps, or other features so that a user's hold on the bottom 32 may be more secure. Regardless
of the form of the gripping surfaces 34, 35, 36 and the indentations 38, 39, the bottom 32 is preferably designed so that the container 30 rests flat on a surface. In addition, the bottom 32 may be configured to meet safety and health standards, such as those set forth by the National
Sanitation Foundation. The bottom 32 may be formed as part of the container 30 or may be a separate piece fit
onto or attached to the container 30. Where the bottom is a separate piece, it is intended to be
affixed to the container 30 such that it does not separate therefrom. In other words, the bottom 32 is not intended to function as a removable lid. The bottom 32 may be part of or added on to any type of container such as a bucket, ice tote, food container, cooler or the like. As shown in
FIGS. 1-6, the bottom 32 may have additional structures provided thereon to improve the
functionality of the container. For example, the bottom 32 may have a hook or hanging recess 40. The recess 40 may be used to selectively attach the bottom 32 and/or the container to a rack or other structure for storage.
The three distinct gripping surfaces 34, 35, 36 on the bottom 32 allow a user to grab the
bottom 32 of the container 30 with a variety of grips. For example, a user facing the container 30 may grab gripping surface 34 with an underhand grip. With this grip, a user's fingers are generally positioned in indentation 38 and his or her palm is in selective contact with the
gripping surface 34. The user's thumb may be positioned along the outer edge of the bottom 32 or in the closest indentation 38. This grip allows a user to tip the container 30 without lifting the container above his or her waist. In another example, a user may grab the inner gripping surface
36 with an underhand grip. With this grip, a user's fingers are positioned in indentation 39 and his or her palm is in selective contact with the inner gripping surface 36. The user's thumb may
be positioned in either indentation 38 or indentation 39. This grip allows a user to tip the
container more than the first gripping position. Users may also use the inner gripping surface 38 when the container is held between a user's waist and shoulder. Once the container is raised a certain degree, a user may reverse his or her grip on the inner gripping surface 38 to an overhand grip. The user's fingers are now positioned in indentation 38. In still another example, a user
may grab either outer gripping surface 34 or 35 with an overhand grip when the container 30 is
held at or above the user's shoulder level. When a user grabs outer gripping surface 34 with such a grip, the user's fingers are generally positioned in indentation 38 and his or her thumb is
positioned on the outer edge of the bottom 32. By providing three distinct gripping surfaces 34, 35, 36, the bottom 32 allows a user to tilt
the container 30 varying degrees and hold the container at various positions. The ability for a user to grab a gripping surface and employ different grips on a gripping surface 34, 35, 36
reduces the amount of effort required to pour or dump material from a container 30. Further, this structure provides a user with the means to achieve a more secure grip thereby minimizing
accidental spillage of material from the container 30.
The container 30 of the present invention may have other applications aside from use in connection with ice, liquid, or other materials. Further, the invention may be implemented in a variety of configurations, using certain features or aspects of the several embodiments described
herein and others known in the art. Thus, although the invention has been herein shown and described in what is perceived to be the most practical and preferred embodiments, it is to be
understood that the invention is not intended to be limited to the specific features and
embodiments set forth above. Rather, it is recognized that modifications may be made by one of skill in the art of the invention without departing from the spirit or intent of the invention and, therefore, the invention is to be taken as including all reasonable equivalents to the subject matter of the claims.

Claims

CLAIMS 1. A container for carrying and pouring flowable materials comprising:
a bucket portion having a side portion, a closed bottom portion and an upper rim area at least partially defining an open top;
A handle attached near or on said upper rim area;
at least three gripping surfaces located in said closed bottom portion of said bucket portion to
permit multiple means of gripping said container.
2. A container according to claim 1, wherein said gripping surfaces are at least partially defined by a plurality of depressions in said closed bottom portion of said bucket portion.
3. A container according to claim 2, wherein said closed bottom portion has an outer peripheral edge and wherein said plurality of depressions are spaced apart from said outer peripheral edge.
4. A container according to claim 2, wherein said plurality of depressions are spaced apart from one another and are each defined by a plurality of sidewalls and a bottom wall.
5. A container according to claim 4, wherein said plurality of depressions are spaced apart from one another by a distance of approximately about 20-25% of the diameter of the closed bottom portion.
6. A container according to claim 4, wherein at least one of said plurality of depressions has a depth of approximately about 1.5 inches.
7. A container according to claim 4, wherein at least one of said plurality of depressions is spaced apart from said outer peripheral edge by a distance of approximately about 15- 20% of the diameter of the closed bottom portion.
8. A container according to claim 1, wherein all of said plurality of depressions are spaced apart from said outer peripheral edge by a distance of approximately about 15-20% of the diameter of the closed bottom portion.
9. A container according to claim 4, wherein at least one of said plurality of depressions has a width of approximately about 15-25% of the diameter of the closed bottom portion.
10. A container according to claim 9, wherein each of said plurality of depressions has a width of approximately about 15-25% of the diameter of the closed bottom portion.
11. A container according to claim 4, wherein the space between said plurality of depressions and the space between said plurality of depressions and said outer peripheral edge are at least partially raised surfaces relative to said bottom walls of said plurality of depressions.
12. A container according to claim 11, wherein at least one of said gripping surfaces is defined by the side portion of the bucket portion, an at least partially raised surface between one of said plurality of depressions and said outer peripheral edge, and one of said side walls of one of said plurality of depressions.
13. A container according to claim 11, wherein at least one of said gripping surfaces is defined by one sidewall of each of two of said plurality of depressions and the at least partially raised surface between the two of said plurality of depressions.
14. A container according to claim 11, where each of said gripping surfaces is at least partially defined by one of said at least partially raised surfaces.
15. A container according to claim 1, wherein said each gripping surface can be gripped by the entire hand of user.
16. A container according to claim 1, wherein the width of each said gripping surface is about at least one-fifth of the diameter of said closed bottom portion of said bucket portion.
17. A controlled method of discharging material from a container comprising: gripping a handle rotatably affixed to a container having material therein with a first hand,
wherein at least a portion of said handle is located above a discharge opening of said container; gripping a gripping surface located about the middle of the bottom of said container with a second hand; and
tipping said container to discharge material from within said container using said first hand and said handle as a pivot point while lifting the bottom of said container with said second hand
gripping said gripping surface.
18. A controlled method of discharging material from a container comprising:
gripping a handle rotatably affixed to a container having material therein with a first hand,
wherein at least a portion of said handle is located above a discharge opening of said container; gripping a gripping surface located along the peripheral bottom edge of said container with a second hand;
holding said container at or above head height such that said gripping surface is substantially engaged by at least the majority of the second hand; tipping said container to discharge material from within said container using said first hand and said handle as a pivot point while lifting the bottom of said container with said second hand gripping said gripping surface.
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