GB1597666A - Handle for a bag - Google Patents

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GB1597666A
GB1597666A GB682078A GB682078A GB1597666A GB 1597666 A GB1597666 A GB 1597666A GB 682078 A GB682078 A GB 682078A GB 682078 A GB682078 A GB 682078A GB 1597666 A GB1597666 A GB 1597666A
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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
    • B65D33/00—Details of, or accessories for, sacks or bags
    • B65D33/06—Handles
    • 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
    • B65D33/00—Details of, or accessories for, sacks or bags
    • B65D33/16—End- or aperture-closing arrangements or devices
    • B65D33/1683—A pair of interconnecting rigid strips made of plastic material, e.g. one or both being provided with a handle or suspension means

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(54) HANDLE FOR A BAG (71) I, SALLY MARGARET LANGTON (nee WILLEY), a British Subject, of 116 Queens Road. Leicester, do hereby declare the invention. for which I pray that a patent may be granted to me, and the method by which it is to be performed, to be particularly described in and by the following statement: This invention is concerned with improvements in or relating to handles for bags, especially handles for carrier bags.
With the advent of carrier bags made of plastics material, handles have been devised therefor which can be fastened together to close the open top of the bag. These handles are normally made of flexible. resilient plastics material and are bonded or welded to opposed upper margins of a bag. One handle may incorporate a bead extending along its length while the other handle incorporates a slot or clips adapted to receive the bead in snap fastening engagement when the two handles are pressed together.
In another prior art form, a handle incorporates integrally-formed studs adapted to be received in snap-fastening engagement in sockets provided therefor in the other handle.
There are a number of variations upon the shape of the studs and the frequency with which they are provided on the handle. In one variant. studs and sockets are formed on one handle and corresponding sockets and studs are formed on the other handle. so that the handles can be fastened together by pressing them together.
These fasteners are adequate where the contents of the bag are of light weight or are not bulky. but where for example the bag contains a pair of shoes, both the bulk and the weight of the shoes are sufficient to pull the handles apart. The obvious solution to this problem is to make the snap fastening arrangement stronger so that more effort is required to fasten the handles together or pull them apart. However. it has been found that to ensure that the handles remain fastened together under most normal conditions of use, the effort required to pull them apart is such as to make it difficult to fasten and unfasten them. Thus especially for the elderly and for children, bags fitted with these handles would be very difficult to use.
As a solution to this problem, the present invention provides a handle for a bag, the handle comprising two handle members each of which comprises a first portion which is intended to be attached to a maginal portion of the bag and a handle portion integral with said portion, one of said handle members being formed with at least one keyholeshaped slot and the other of said handle members being formed with at least one headed stud the head of which is adapted to pass through an enlarged portion of the keyhole-shaped slot and which can be moved along said slot to fasten the two handle members together.
One or both of the two portions of the one handle member may be formed with two keyhole-shaped slots, each arranged to receive the head of a respective stud of said other handle member. Where two keyholeshaped slots are provided, these may extend either in the same or in opposite directions lengthwise of the one handle member. If the two slots extend in opposite directions then either the one handle member or the other handle member should be sufficiently flexible to allow the headed studs to be engaged in the slots. Alternatively, the keyholeshaped slots may extend normal to or inclined to the length of the one handle member so that the studs which co-operate therewith can drop into the slots.
Alternatively one or both of the two portions of each handle member may be formed with a keyhole-shaped slot and with a headed stud, the slot and the stud of each handle member being arranged to co-operate with a stud and slot respectively of the other handle member.
A handle according to the present invention is preferably formed of flexible, resilient plastics material, for examply nylon, polyethylene or polypropylene.
A handle according to the present invention may also be provided with means whereby when the two handle members are secure together the two handle members can be pressed into snap-fastening engagement.
There now follows a detailed description which is to be read with reference to the accompanying drawings of various embodiment of the invention. It is to be clearly understood that these embodiment have been selected for description to illustrate the invention by way of example and not by way of limitation.
In the accompanying drawings: Figure I is a front view of a first handle member of a handle according to a first embodiment of the invention; Figure 2 is a front view of a second handle member of a handle according to the first embodiment of the invention; Figure 3 is a front view of a handle member of a handle according to a second embodiment of the invention; Figure 4 is a front view of a handle member of a handle according to a third embodiment of the invention; Figures 5 and 6 are detail views of keyhole-shaped slots of a handle according to the invention; and Figures 7, 8 and 9 are sectional views of headed studs of a handle according to the invention.
Referring to Figure 2, there is shown a handle member for a handle according to the invention which is intended for mounting on a carrier bag made from plastics material.
The handle member comprises a portion 10 which is securable by welding to a marginal portion of the bag. To this end the portion 10 has a flat surface 12 against which the marginal portion of the bag can be sealed.
Above the flat surface 12, the portion 10 and a handle portion 14 integral therewith are of reduced thickness but strengthened by peripheral ribs 16 and 18. At spaced intervals along the handle member there are provided bridge portions 20, 22 extending between the edge of the surface 12 and one of the ribs 16 or 18 respectively and bridge portions 241 extending between the ribs 16 and 18.
One of the bridge portions 20a has a stud 26 provided thereon as does one of the bridge portions 24a. A second bridge portion 20b and a second bridge portion 24b are each formed with a socket 27 therein of a shape such that a stud of another handle member can be fitted in snap-fastening engagement therein. The studs 26 on the bridge portions 20a and 24a are similarly received in snapfastening engagement in sockets provided therefor in the other handle member.
Each of the bridge portions 22 is formed with a keyhole-shaped slot 28. the two slots extending in opposed directions.
The handle member of Figure 2 is intended for use in conjunction with the handle member 29 shown in Figure 1 which is absolutely identical to the handle member of Figure 2 with the exception that instead of keyhole-shaped slots, each bridge portion 22 is provided with a headed stud 30 which may be of a shape as shown in any one of Figures 7, 8 and 9, the head 32 of the stud being of a size such that it can pass through the enlarged portion 34 of the slot and when the shank 36 of the stud is engaged in the neck 38 of the slot will retain the stud in the slot.
The disposition of the two studs is such that the central portion of the handle mem ber 29 must be flexed to engage both studs 30 in their respective slots 28, the resilience of the handle member 29 maintaining the studs 30 in engagement. To release the studs subsequently, the two handle members can be simply pulled apart by flexing the handle member 29. Once fastened together. the two handle members can be further secured together by the snap fastenings provided by the studs 26 and sockets 27.
In Figure 3 there is shown a further handle member for a handle according to the invention. This handle is identical to the handles shown in Figures 1 and 2 except that one of the bridge portions 22 is provided with a stud 30 whilst the other bridge portion 22 is provided with a keyhole-shaped slot 28. This handle member can be used with an identical handle member the stud 30 of one fitting into the slot 28 of the other and vice-versa.
If desired (as is also applicable to the handle of Figures 1 and 2), the positions of the studs and slots can be reversed and the direction of the slot reversed also. In the latter event, the position of the stud 30 is then closer to the centre of the handle.
In Figure 4 there is shown another handle member for a handle according to the invention which is identical to that shown in Figure 2 except that both of the slots 28 lie in the same direction. They may alternatively lie in the opposite direction. This handle member is intended for use with a second handle member having two studs 30.
fl As shown in Figure 6, the slots can be inclined to the length of the handle if desired.
Alternatively, they can extend normally to the length of the handle. Furthermore the neck 38 of the slot need not be straight. It can also be curved or include a right angle, akin to a bayonet slot.
A handle according to the invention may have stud and/or slot arrangements other than those illustrated. For example stud and slot arrangements may be provided at each of the positions whereat stud and socket arrangements are illustrated.
WHAT I CLAIM IS: 1. A handle for a bag, the handle com prising two handle members each of which comprises a first portion which is intended to be attached to a marginal portion of the bag and a handle portion integral with said portion, one of said handle members being formed with at least one keyhole-shaped slot
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    There now follows a detailed description which is to be read with reference to the accompanying drawings of various embodiment of the invention. It is to be clearly understood that these embodiment have been selected for description to illustrate the invention by way of example and not by way of limitation.
    In the accompanying drawings: Figure I is a front view of a first handle member of a handle according to a first embodiment of the invention; Figure 2 is a front view of a second handle member of a handle according to the first embodiment of the invention; Figure 3 is a front view of a handle member of a handle according to a second embodiment of the invention; Figure 4 is a front view of a handle member of a handle according to a third embodiment of the invention; Figures 5 and 6 are detail views of keyhole-shaped slots of a handle according to the invention; and Figures 7, 8 and 9 are sectional views of headed studs of a handle according to the invention.
    Referring to Figure 2, there is shown a handle member for a handle according to the invention which is intended for mounting on a carrier bag made from plastics material.
    The handle member comprises a portion 10 which is securable by welding to a marginal portion of the bag. To this end the portion 10 has a flat surface 12 against which the marginal portion of the bag can be sealed.
    Above the flat surface 12, the portion 10 and a handle portion 14 integral therewith are of reduced thickness but strengthened by peripheral ribs 16 and 18. At spaced intervals along the handle member there are provided bridge portions 20, 22 extending between the edge of the surface 12 and one of the ribs 16 or 18 respectively and bridge portions 241 extending between the ribs 16 and 18.
    One of the bridge portions 20a has a stud 26 provided thereon as does one of the bridge portions 24a. A second bridge portion 20b and a second bridge portion 24b are each formed with a socket 27 therein of a shape such that a stud of another handle member can be fitted in snap-fastening engagement therein. The studs 26 on the bridge portions 20a and 24a are similarly received in snapfastening engagement in sockets provided therefor in the other handle member.
    Each of the bridge portions 22 is formed with a keyhole-shaped slot 28. the two slots extending in opposed directions.
    The handle member of Figure 2 is intended for use in conjunction with the handle member 29 shown in Figure 1 which is absolutely identical to the handle member of Figure 2 with the exception that instead of keyhole-shaped slots, each bridge portion 22 is provided with a headed stud 30 which may be of a shape as shown in any one of Figures 7, 8 and 9, the head 32 of the stud being of a size such that it can pass through the enlarged portion 34 of the slot and when the shank 36 of the stud is engaged in the neck 38 of the slot will retain the stud in the slot.
    The disposition of the two studs is such that the central portion of the handle mem ber 29 must be flexed to engage both studs 30 in their respective slots 28, the resilience of the handle member 29 maintaining the studs
    30 in engagement. To release the studs subsequently, the two handle members can be simply pulled apart by flexing the handle member 29. Once fastened together. the two handle members can be further secured together by the snap fastenings provided by the studs 26 and sockets 27.
    In Figure 3 there is shown a further handle member for a handle according to the invention. This handle is identical to the handles shown in Figures 1 and 2 except that one of the bridge portions 22 is provided with a stud 30 whilst the other bridge portion 22 is provided with a keyhole-shaped slot 28. This handle member can be used with an identical handle member the stud 30 of one fitting into the slot 28 of the other and vice-versa.
    If desired (as is also applicable to the handle of Figures 1 and 2), the positions of the studs and slots can be reversed and the direction of the slot reversed also. In the latter event, the position of the stud 30 is then closer to the centre of the handle.
    In Figure 4 there is shown another handle member for a handle according to the invention which is identical to that shown in Figure 2 except that both of the slots 28 lie in the same direction. They may alternatively lie in the opposite direction. This handle member is intended for use with a second handle member having two studs 30.
    fl As shown in Figure 6, the slots can be inclined to the length of the handle if desired.
    Alternatively, they can extend normally to the length of the handle. Furthermore the neck 38 of the slot need not be straight. It can also be curved or include a right angle, akin to a bayonet slot.
    A handle according to the invention may have stud and/or slot arrangements other than those illustrated. For example stud and slot arrangements may be provided at each of the positions whereat stud and socket arrangements are illustrated.
    WHAT I CLAIM IS: 1. A handle for a bag, the handle com prising two handle members each of which comprises a first portion which is intended to be attached to a marginal portion of the bag and a handle portion integral with said portion, one of said handle members being formed with at least one keyhole-shaped slot
    and the other of said handle members being formed with at least one headed stud the head of which is adapted to pass through an enlarged portion of the keyhole-shaped slot and which can be moved along said slot to fasten the two handle members together.
  2. 2. A handle according to claim 1, wherein one or both of the two portions of the one handle member is formed with two keyhole-shaped slots, each arranged to receive the head of a respective stud of said other handle member.
  3. 3. A handle according to claim 1, wherein one or both of the two portions of each handle member is formed with a said keyhole-shaped slot and with a said headed stud. the slot and the stud of each handle member being arranged to co-operate with the stud and slot respectively of the other handle member.
  4. 4. A handle according to any one of the preceding claims and formed of flexible resilient plastics material.
  5. 5. A handle according to claim 6 wherein the plastics material is selected from nylon, polyethylene, and polypropylene.
  6. 6. A handle according to any one of the preceding claims and further comprising means whereby when the handle members are secured together the two handle members can be pressed into snap-fastening engagement.
  7. 7. A handle for a bag substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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Cited By (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE3400235A1 (en) * 1984-01-05 1985-07-18 Icoma Packtechnik GmbH, 7590 Achern PAPER BAG OR PAPER BAG WITH PLASTIC HANDLE
WO1986005442A1 (en) * 1985-03-20 1986-09-25 Decomatic Method for fabricating bags made of flexible material, particularly plastic, device for implementing such method and bags obtained thereby
GB2225567A (en) * 1988-12-03 1990-06-06 Paul Spiller Wilkins Carrier bag handles
WO1995007846A1 (en) * 1993-09-13 1995-03-23 United Parcel Service Of America, Inc. Carrying bag convertible into an envelope

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE3400235A1 (en) * 1984-01-05 1985-07-18 Icoma Packtechnik GmbH, 7590 Achern PAPER BAG OR PAPER BAG WITH PLASTIC HANDLE
WO1986005442A1 (en) * 1985-03-20 1986-09-25 Decomatic Method for fabricating bags made of flexible material, particularly plastic, device for implementing such method and bags obtained thereby
FR2590520A1 (en) * 1985-03-20 1987-05-29 Decomatic Sa PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF SOFT BAGS, IN PARTICULAR PLASTIC MATERIALS, DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAID BAGS
GB2225567A (en) * 1988-12-03 1990-06-06 Paul Spiller Wilkins Carrier bag handles
WO1995007846A1 (en) * 1993-09-13 1995-03-23 United Parcel Service Of America, Inc. Carrying bag convertible into an envelope

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