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US3311252A
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Handle device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-08-14
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Granted: 1967-03-28
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Expires: 1984-08-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ira T Swartwood
- 👤 Rudolph A Sampson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:19
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D23/00; B65D23/10; B65D23/104; B65D23/108
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A HANDLE FOR USE IN CARRYING A CONTAINER OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A REDUCED DIAMETER NECK HAVING A BUMPER ROLL, SAID HANDLE BEING MADE FROM AN ELASTOMERIC MATERIAL AND COMPRISING AN ENDLESS BAND ADAPTED TO ENCIRCLE THE NECK OF THE CONTAINER BELOW THE BUMPER ROLL THEREOF, A BAIL MADE INTEGRAL WITH SAID BAND AND PROVIDING A UNITARY STRUCTURE THEREWITH, THE BAIL HAVING A PAIR OF ARMS MADE INTEGRAL AT ONE END WITH SAID BAND AND JOINED TOGETHER AT THEIR OTHER END BY A CROSS-PIECE WHICH DEFINES A FINGER GRIP PORTION, THE BAIL EXTENDING NORMALLY LATERALLY OF THE BAND WHEN MOUNTED ON THE CONTAINER AND ADAPTED TO BE PIVOTED INTO A GENERALLY VERTICALLY ORIENTED POSITION FOR CARRYING SAID CONTAINER, AND AT LEAST ONE PAIR OF OPPOSITELY DISPOSED, GENERALLY ARCUATE PROJECTIONS MADE INTEGRAL WITH AND EXTENDING RADIALLY INTERIORALLY OF THE BAND, EACH OF SAID PROJECTIONS BEING DISPOSED ADJACENT THE RESPECTIVE CONNECTING JUNCTURE OF THE ARMS WITH SAID BAND AND ADAPTED FOR ABUTTING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CONFRONTING SURFACE OF THE NECK PORTION OF SAID CONTAINER IMMEDIATELY BELOW THE BUMPER ROLL, WHEREBY UPWARD PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF THE BALL FLEXES THE BAND AND URGES THE PROJECTIONS INTO A TIGHT GRIPPING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CONFRONTING SURFACES OF THE NECK OF SAID CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A HANDLE FOR USE IN CARRYING A CONTAINER OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A REDUCED DIAMETER NECK HAVING A BUMPER ROLL, SAID HANDLE BEING MADE FROM AN ELASTOMERIC MATERIAL AND COMPRISING AN ENDLESS BAND ADAPTED TO ENCIRCLE THE NECK OF THE CONTAINER BELOW THE BUMPER ROLL THEREOF, A BAIL MADE INTEGRAL WITH SAID BAND AND PROVIDING A UNITARY STRUCTURE THEREWITH, THE BAIL HAVING A PAIR OF ARMS MADE INTEGRAL AT ONE END WITH SAID BAND AND JOINED TOGETHER AT THEIR OTHER END BY A CROSS-PIECE WHICH DEFINES A FINGER GRIP PORTION, THE BAIL EXTENDING NORMALLY LATERALLY OF THE BAND WHEN MOUNTED ON THE CONTAINER AND ADAPTED TO BE PIVOTED INTO A GENERALLY VERTICALLY ORIENTED POSITION FOR CARRYING SAID CONTAINER, AND AT LEAST ONE PAIR OF OPPOSITELY DISPOSED, GENERALLY ARCUATE PROJECTIONS MADE INTEGRAL WITH AND EXTENDING RADIALLY INTERIORALLY OF THE BAND, EACH OF SAID PROJECTIONS BEING DISPOSED ADJACENT THE RESPECTIVE CONNECTING JUNCTURE OF THE ARMS WITH SAID BAND AND ADAPTED FOR ABUTTING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CONFRONTING SURFACE OF THE NECK PORTION OF SAID CONTAINER IMMEDIATELY BELOW THE BUMPER ROLL, WHEREBY UPWARD PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF THE BALL FLEXES THE BAND AND URGES THE PROJECTIONS INTO A TIGHT GRIPPING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CONFRONTING SURFACES OF THE NECK OF SAID CONTAINER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-03-27 | 1970-09-26 | 1971-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-27 | 1974-09-26 | 1975-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-27 | 1978-09-26 | 1979-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |