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US4555804A
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Pouch handle
Assignee: Amcor Packaging Canada Inc
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Filing: 1984-07-12
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Granted: 1985-11-26
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Expires: 2004-07-12
Abstract
Abstract A flexible container including an elongated strip-handle having elongated outer edge portions, the strip-handle extending across a major outer surface of the container, the strip-handle being secured adjacent the ends thereof to the container, the improvement comprises, securing means located intermediate the ends of the strip-handle and located inboard of the elongated outer edge portions, fastening the strip-handle to the container, thereby providing additional securing of the strip-handle to the container, but still permitting the outer edge portions to remain unattached to the container. Also disclosed, is a method of securing an elongated strip-handle to a flexible container.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard Canning
- 👤 Peter Weber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D75/00; B65D75/52; B65D75/54; B65D75/56
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A flexible, relatively-limp package, comprising in combination, an elongated, flexible, limp container filled with a fluent material and sealed at opposite, transverse ends; and a relatively flat, flexible strip-handle element extending from end-to-end of said container, intermediately of opposite side edges of said container and lying in juxtaposed relation on the outer surface of the package when the package is at rest, means securing the strip-handle element at opposite ends to the opposite sealed ends of the container and longitudinally along the entire length of said strip handle element to said container and defining on opposite sides of the longitudinal seal, free, finger-grippable portions, the filled, limp package being flexed upwardly from its ends when lifted, said free, finger-grippable portions being juxtaposed, when the package is lifted, said finger-grippable portions having a compound curve configuration from the sealed ends of the package when it is lifted at said finger-grippable portions off a support surface whereby the load of the package is substantially distributed along all said seals when lifted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A flexible, relatively-limp package, comprising in combination, an elongated, flexible, limp container filled with a fluent material and sealed at opposite, transverse ends; and a relatively flat, flexible strip-handle element extending from end-to-end of said container, intermediately of opposite side edges of said container and lying in juxtaposed relation on the outer surface of the package when the package is at rest, means securing the strip-handle element at opposite ends to the opposite sealed ends of the container and longitudinally along the entire length of said strip handle element to said container and defining on opposite sides of the longitudinal seal, free, finger-grippable portions, the filled, limp package being flexed upwardly from its ends when lifted, said free, finger-grippable portions being juxtaposed, when the package is lifted, said finger-grippable portions having a compound curve configuration from the sealed ends of the package when it is lifted at said finger-grippable portions off a support surface whereby the load of the package is substantially distributed along all said seals when lifted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure as claimed in claim 1 in which said strip-handle element includes apertures through said free, finger-grippable portions for accomodating a user's fingers and facilitating lifting of the limp, flexible package.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-11-25 | 1989-05-27 | 1989-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-11-25 | 1993-05-27 | 1993-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-11-25 | 1997-05-27 | 1997-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |