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Pail handle

a handle and handle technology, applied in the field of handles, can solve the problems of two-part construction that can be costly, wire handles are very uncomfortable to use, and plastic handles can still be uncomfortable to use, flat or even cylindrical,

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-11-03
NORTH AMERICAN PACKAGING
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[0006] The present invention provides a pail handle having an integral grip, straps and at least a portion of a pivot mechanism. The grip has ribs and a spi

Problems solved by technology

The wire handles are very uncomfortable to use, particularly when carrying heavy pails.
Although an improvement to wire handles, flat or even cylindrical plastic handles can still be uncomfortable to use.
This, however, results in a two part construction that can be costly.
Additionally, when the components separate, accidents can result such as spilled pail contents.

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[0013] Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide a one-piece, single material pail handle, particularly suitable for use on open head containers from 1 to 10 gallons. “One-piece” means that the gripping section, extensions therefrom and pail attachment portions are an integral piece of material. Plastic is the preferred material, however, other moldable materials may used, provided they have the necessary integrity for the desired application. An all-plastic handle is appealing within the commercial container industry for several reasons. First, a plastic handle of the same material as the pail it is mounted on improves the recyclability of the overall package by eliminating disassembly and material separation requirements. Second, a plastic, or other non-metal handle as part of a non-metal container system is necessary for the successful implementation of in-line metal detection in food service applications. Third, plastic handles can be fashioned into more comfortable...

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Abstract

A pail handle having an integral grip, straps and pivot mechanism. The grip has ribs and spine, and optionally a writing section for insertion of a logo or other writing.

Description

[0001] This application is based on, and claims priority to, provisional application having Ser. No. 60 / 567,019, having a filing date of Apr. 30, 2004, entitled Pail Handle.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The invention relates to handles used for carrying pails. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Historically many pail handles were constructed of a metal wire. Such handles are still commonly used on paint pails and other pails that often have significant weight when fill. The wire handles are very uncomfortable to use, particularly when carrying heavy pails. [0004] Plastic has become popular because it can be easily molded into a flat strip that is more comfortable to use than a metal wire handle. Although an improvement to wire handles, flat or even cylindrical plastic handles can still be uncomfortable to use. This problem has been solved by clipping grips to the plastic straps. This, however, results in a two part construction that can be costly. Furthermore, the pieces can separat...

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IPC IPC(8): A45C3/00A47J47/18B65D25/32
CPCY10T16/515B65D25/32
Inventor BURNEY, FORREST
Owner NORTH AMERICAN PACKAGING