US3784084A
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Bag with bail handle
Assignee: Apl Corp
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Filing: 1971-08-31
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Granted: 1974-01-08
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Expires: 1991-08-31
Abstract
Abstract A bag having a pair of bail handles is provided for use in bag vending machines. The bail handles are each connected to a different panel of the bag with the bag being folded into a planar configuration. The panels which have bail handles connected thereto are disposed in opposed relation with one of the handles having a projection which extends from the handle in the plane of the bag and the other of the handles having an opening therein for receiving the projection so that the handles are secured together by insertion of the projection in the opening to prevent the handles from being separated in a bag vending machine.
Inventors
- 👤 C Pearl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D33/00; B65D33/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A bag having a pair of bail handles for use in bag vending machines, said bail handles each being connected to a different panel of said bag, said bag being folded into a planar configuration, with said panels having said bail handles connected thereto being disposed in apposed relation, said handles having a central planar portion which extends transversely to the plane of said bag, one of said handles having a projection on its planar portion, the axis of which projection extends from the planar portion of said handle in the plane of said bag, and the other of said handles having an opening therein which extends completely through said planar portion of said other handle for receiving said projection, said projection being received in said opening by a snap fit, whereby said handles are secured together by said projection in said opening to prevent the handles from being separated in a bag vending machine, said handles being secured together solely in said central planar portion by said projection which extends in the plane of said bag.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A bag having a pair of bail handles for use in bag vending machines, said bail handles each being connected to a different panel of said bag, said bag being folded into a planar configuration, with said panels having said bail handles connected thereto being disposed in apposed relation, said handles having a central planar portion which extends transversely to the plane of said bag, one of said handles having a projection on its planar portion, the axis of which projection extends from the planar portion of said handle in the plane of said bag, and the other of said handles having an opening therein which extends completely through said planar portion of said other handle for receiving said projection, said projection being received in said opening by a snap fit, whereby said handles are secured together by said projection in said opening to prevent the handles from being separated in a bag vending machine, said handles being secured together solely in said central planar portion by said projection which extends in the plane of said bag.
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) | 1977-01-07 | 1977-07-09 | 1978-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-07 | 1981-07-09 | 1982-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-07 | 1985-07-09 | 1986-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |