Patents by Inventor Norris McLean

Norris McLean has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Container handle and related methods
    Patent number: 6494341
    Abstract: A handle useful in combination with a container includes a plastic strap or bail and a plastic sleeve thereon. The bail or strap of the handle is pivotably connected to the container, and the sleeve can be rotated about the bail. Structures are provided to distribute load forces between the bail and sleeve. Structures are also provided to retain the sleeve along the longitudinal axis of the bail. One or more clip members can be provided on the bail to engage the container. The clip member includes positioning elements to locate and engage the handle in a selected position with respect to the container. Preferred methods for assembling and using the apparatus (including the combination of the handle and container) are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: Ropak Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph G. Perkins, Frano Luburic, Josef E. Bingisser, Norris McLean
  • Container handle and related methods
    Publication number: 20010027980
    Abstract: A handle useful in combination with a container includes a plastic strap or bail and a plastic sleeve thereon. The bail or strap of the handle is pivotably connected to the container, and the sleeve can be rotated about the bail. Structures are provided to distribute load forces between the bail and sleeve. Structures are also provided to retain the sleeve along the longitudinal axis of the bail. One or more clip members can be provided on the bail to engage the container. The clip member includes positioning elements to locate and engage the handle in a selected position with respect to the container. Preferred methods for assembling and using the apparatus (including the combination of the handle and container) are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2001
    Publication date: October 11, 2001
    Inventors: Ralph G. Perkins, Frano Luburic, Josef E. Bingisser, Norris McLean
  • Container handle and related methods
    Patent number: 6257440
    Abstract: A handle useful in combination with a container includes a plastic strap or bail and a plastic sleeve thereon. The bail or strap of the handle is pivotably connected to the container, and the sleeve can be rotated about the bail. Structures are provided to distribute load forces between the bail and sleeve. Structures are also provided to retain the sleeve along the longitudinal axis of the bail. One or more clip members can be provided on the bail to engage the container. The clip member includes positioning elements to locate and engage the handle in a selected position with respect to the container. Preferred methods for assembling and using the apparatus (including the combination of the handle and container) are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: Ropak Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph G. Perkins, Frano Luburic, Josef E. Bingisser, Norris McLean