US4821372A
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Reusable container handle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-12-04
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Granted: 1989-04-18
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Expires: 2006-12-04
Abstract
Abstract A reusable handle for lifting, carrying and pouring for use with containers having a flanged portion. In attaching the handle of this invention, the top handle portion is snapped onto or otherwise affixed to the neck portion of the container.
Inventors
- 👤 Nicholas Casiello
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:25
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47J; A47J45/00; A47J45/06; A47J45/07; A47J45/077; B; B65; B65D; B65D23/00; B65D23/10; B65D23/104; B65D23/106; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W30/00; Y02W30/50; Y02W30/80
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A reusable container handle for releasably securing a container having a flanged neck portion, said handle comprising: a substantially horizontal curved top end portion; said top end portion further defining an upward horizontal boundary, a middle horizontal groove portion, and a lower horizontal boundary, wherein said lower boundry of said substantially horizontal curved top end portion extends further in a circular pattern than the upper boundry portion of said substantially horizontal curved top end portion; said groove portion having a sufficient size and curvature to receive a portion of peripheral boundary of said neck flange of said container; said handle further comprising a downwardly and rearwardly protruding middle portion; said handle further comprising a bottom end portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A reusable container handle for releasably securing a container having a flanged neck portion, said handle comprising: a substantially horizontal curved top end portion; said top end portion further defining an upward horizontal boundary, a middle horizontal groove portion, and a lower horizontal boundary, wherein said lower boundry of said substantially horizontal curved top end portion extends further in a circular pattern than the upper boundry portion of said substantially horizontal curved top end portion; said groove portion having a sufficient size and curvature to receive a portion of peripheral boundary of said neck flange of said container; said handle further comprising a downwardly and rearwardly protruding middle portion; said handle further comprising a bottom end portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The reusable container handle of claim 1 wherein said bottom portion of said handle is contoured to provide a comfortable hand grip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The reusable container handle of claim 1 wherein said handle comprises a plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The reuseable container handle of claim 1 wherein the bottom end portion of said handle is substantially vertical and substantially parallel to the outer surface of said container.
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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) | 1992-04-17 | 1992-10-17 | 1993-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-04-17 | 1996-10-17 | 1997-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-04-17 | 2000-10-17 | 2001-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |