WO2013006628A1 - Handle for container - Google Patents
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- WO2013006628A1 WO2013006628A1 PCT/US2012/045420 US2012045420W WO2013006628A1 WO 2013006628 A1 WO2013006628 A1 WO 2013006628A1 US 2012045420 W US2012045420 W US 2012045420W WO 2013006628 A1 WO2013006628 A1 WO 2013006628A1
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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
- B65D23/00—Details of bottles or jars not otherwise provided for
- B65D23/10—Handles
- B65D23/104—Handles formed separately
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
- A45F5/10—Handles for carrying purposes
- A45F5/102—Handles for carrying purposes with means, e.g. a hook, receiving a carrying element of the hand article to be carried
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
- A45F5/10—Handles for carrying purposes
- A45F5/102—Handles for carrying purposes with means, e.g. a hook, receiving a carrying element of the hand article to be carried
- A45F2005/1066—Details
- A45F2005/1073—Retaining means for controlled release of the carrying element
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45F
- A45F2200/05—Holder or carrier for specific articles
- A45F2200/0583—Beverage vessels, e.g. bottles
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- the present invention relates to handles for containers, including separately formed plastic handles for containers.
- Plastic containers are widely used commercially for a variety of products. These containers often include handles to assist with the dispensing of product.
- handles may be integrally formed with the container, such as by stretch blow molding.
- integral handle configurations can complicate the stretch blow molding process and some separately formed handles can be heavy and/or uncomfortable.
- a separately formed handle for a container includes an annular portion, an extension portion, and a grip portion.
- the annular portion is configured to engage a portion of a separate container; the extension portion is connected to and extends from the annular portion; and the grip portion is connected to the extension portion.
- the grip portion may include a plurality of spaced apart fins having grooves on opposite surfaces thereof.
- FIG. 1 is an isometric view of an embodiment of a handle for a container
- FIG. 2 is a top view of the embodiment of a handle shown in FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the embodiment of a handle shown in FIG. 1;
- FIG. 4 is a front view of the embodiment of a handle shown in FIG. 1;
- FIG. 5 is a back view of the embodiment of a handle shown in FIG. 1;
- FIG. 6 is a right side view of the embodiment of a handle shown in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 7 is a left side view of the embodiment of a handle shown in FIG. 1;
- FIGS. 8, 9, and 10 are perspective, left side elevation, and top plan views, respectively, of an embodiment of a handle engaging a container.
- FIG. 1 An embodiment of a handle 10 for a container in accordance with aspects of the disclosure is generally illustrated in FIG. 1.
- the handle can be a unitary article that is separately formed from a container.
- the handle 10 may be comprised of a plastic material and may be formed using various known techniques, including injection and compression molding processes.
- the handle 10 may be comprised of high density polyethylene (HDPE).
- the handle 10 may be comprised of other plastic materials, such as polypropylene (PP).
- an embodiment of a handle 10 may include an annular portion 20, and extension portion 30, and a grip portion 40.
- the annular portion 20 may be shaped like, or generally form, a ring.
- the annular portion 20 may be configured to engage a portion of a container, such as, for example, an upper or neck portion of a container.
- an embodiment of a handle 10 shown in engagement with a container 100 is generally illustrated in FIGS. 8, 9, and 10.
- an annular portion 20 may include an outer frame portion 50 and a flange portion 52.
- the flange portion 52 may be provided with an inner diameter D that is configured to fit over and engage an upper or neck portion of a separate container, such as a bottle.
- diameter D may be about 1.030 inches for engaging a bottle with a common 28 mm PCO (plastic closure only) finish.
- the flange portion 50 may optionally include a plurality of radial segments 60 that are at least partially separated by a plurality of radial grooves 62. The inclusion of such radial segments can permit a measure of flexibility for fitting the annular portion 20 over a portion of a container.
- the annular portion 20 may optionally include a plurality of support formations 64 connected to portions of the flange portion 52.
- a plurality of support formations 64 connected to portions of the flange portion 52.
- two support formations 64 are shown in connection with each radial segment 60 of the flange portion 52.
- the disclosure is not limited to the depicted configuration, and more or less support formations (as well as support formations having different sizes (lengths and/or thicknesses) as well as shapes) may be employed as desired.
- the outer frame portion 50 of the annular portion 20 may be generally circular. Further, as shown in the illustrated embodiment
- the outer frame portion 50 can optionally include one or more segments (e.g., outer radial segment 70) that may be substantially linear or straight.
- a segment of an extension portion 30 may connect to a portion of the outer frame portion 50.
- segments of the two illustrated extension portions 30 are shown connected to segments 70 provided at opposing sides of the annular portion 20.
- the extension portions 30 may, as depicted, connect to the annular portion 20 at or about 180° relative to each another and generally in alignment with a central axis A of the annular portion.
- the attachment may occur on opposing sides of the annular portion 20 at other angular positions that are offset from the central axis A.
- a grip portion 40 may include a plurality of spaced apart formations or "fins” (e.g., fins 80) with grooves 82 provided adjacent opposite surfaces of the fins 80.
- fins spaced apart formations or "fins”
- the grip portion 40 can have substantially similar overall (volume) dimensions to handles that are more comfortable for gripping, while employing significantly less material.
- the distance between adjacent fins (associated with the grooves 82 therebetween) and the density of the fins (e.g., relative to the number of fins that would typically touch a single finger of a user when gripping the grip portion) may be such that a user's finger will not be pinched between fins 80, and the gripping of the grip portion 40 will be comfortable.
- an average width of an adult human finger (or fmgerbreadth), measured below the finger tip is approximately seven eights of an inch (or 2.2225 cm).
- each of a user's middle finger and ring finger will commonly contact at least four fins 80.
- a grip portion may include a plurality of curved grip segments 90. In the illustrated embodiment, four curved grip segments 90 are shown. However, more or less curved grip segments 90 may be provided as desired for a given application.
- the curved grip portions 90 may be configured to approximate a finger size, or range of finger sizes, for a user.
- the grip portion 40 may include a backbone 92 that generally runs the length of the grip portion 40 and provides a structure for support from which the plurality of fins 80 extend. Additionally, as generally shown in the FIG.
- an optional inner segment 94 of the grip portion 40 (which may be a portion of the backbone 92) may be free of grooves and further may be generally flat or flush relative to a contact point on a user's finger when the grip portion 40 is engaged by a user's hand.
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CA2841050A CA2841050A1 (en) | 2011-07-07 | 2012-07-03 | Handle for container |
EP20120808093 EP2755898A4 (en) | 2011-09-15 | 2012-07-03 | Handle for container |
BR112014000336A BR112014000336A2 (en) | 2011-07-07 | 2012-07-03 | container handle |
JP2014519261A JP2014518186A (en) | 2011-07-07 | 2012-07-03 | Container handle |
AU2012279040A AU2012279040A1 (en) | 2011-07-07 | 2012-07-03 | Handle for container |
MX2014000149A MX2014000149A (en) | 2011-07-07 | 2012-07-03 | Handle for container. |
CN201280033603.0A CN103826979A (en) | 2011-07-07 | 2012-07-03 | Handle for container |
AU2017201984A AU2017201984A1 (en) | 2011-07-07 | 2017-03-23 | Handle For Container |
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US29/396,789 USD667299S1 (en) | 2011-07-07 | 2011-07-07 | Handle for container |
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US13/233,881 US20130008915A1 (en) | 2011-07-07 | 2011-09-15 | Handle for container |
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