MULTI-HANDLED JERRY CAN
There is a multi-handled jerry can having at least two gripping handles in the base of the container. The jerry can has a pouring spout and a lifting handle. In some embodiments, the jerry can may have at least three gripping handles in the base of the container. In some embodiments, at least three gripping handles may be in an array of evenly spaced handles in the base of the container. The gripping handles may be lifted by a user in a ladder action to allow for easy lifting and pouring of fluids in the jerry can. In some embodiments, the gripping handles comprise recessed handles.
This relates to multi-handled containers, and in particular to multi-handled jerry cans.
BACKGROUNDJerry cans are containers used to hold fluids, such as motor fuels. Jerry cans are made in various sizes and can carry as many as 20 liters of fluid or more. When full, a jerry can may be difficult to lift due to its weight. A full jerry can may weigh as much as 50 lbs. Jerry cans generally have a handle at the top of the container to allow a user to transport the jerry can. However, the single top handle does not allow for easy pouring of the jerry can. Due to the weight of the container and the lack of supports on the container below the top handle, fluids may be spilled when pouring from the jerry can.
When dealing with fluids such as motor fuels, the spilled liquid may be expensive and may also be damaging to the environment. Also, a heavy jerry can that does not have additional supports may be unwieldy for people such as the elderly or for people who have back problems or otherwise have difficulty lifting heavy objects. There is a need for a jerry can that may be lifted easily and may be controlled when pouring. There is a need for a jerry can that can be poured without causing liquids to spill. Indents on the base of a container may not be sufficient to allow a user to easily lift the container at its base. This document addresses these problems.
SUMMARYIn an embodiment, there is a jerry can comprising a fluid-sealed container having a base, a plurality of side walls and a top. A spout is connected to the container for discharging fluid from the container. At least two gripping handles are lying on the base of the container.
In another embodiment, a jerry can is disclosed comprising a fluid-sealed container having a base, a plurality of side walls and a top. A spout is connected to the container for discharging fluid from the container. A handle ladder is provided comprising at least three gripping handles spaced radially about a pouring axis of the jerry can.
These and other aspects of the device and method are set out in the claims, which are incorporated here by reference.
Embodiments will now be described with reference to the figures, in which like reference characters denote like elements, by way of example, and in which:
In operation, a user may lift the jerry can 10 using the handle 20. When the jerry can 10 is in position to be poured, the user may grab the rearmost handle of the gripping handles, for example, the second gripping handle 26 (
The jerry can 10 may be made from various materials, including steel, hard plastics or other suitable materials for containing fluids. Various styles of container, including various styles of handles, spouts and other common features of jerry cans may be used. Various designs of gripping handles may be used. The gripping handles must be designed to allow a person to grip and lift the jerry can while fluid is being poured from the jerry can. In some embodiments the gripping handles may be handles lying flush with the base of the container that extend at least partially from the sidewalls of the container.
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Immaterial modifications may be made to the embodiments described here without departing from what is covered by the claims.
In the claims, the word “comprising” is used in its inclusive sense and does not exclude other elements being present. The indefinite article “a” before a claim feature does not exclude more than one of the feature being present. Each one of the individual features described here may be used in one or more embodiments and is not, by virtue only of being described here, to be construed as essential to all embodiments as defined by the claims.
Claims
1. A jerry can comprising:
- a fluid-sealed container having a base, a plurality of side walls and a top;
- a spout connected to the container for discharging fluid from the container; and
- at least two gripping handles lying on the base of the container.
2. The jerry can of claim 1, in which the plurality of side walls further comprise a front wall and a rear wall, and the at least two gripping handles further comprise a first gripping handle lying at the base of the container adjacent to the front wall, and a second gripping handle lying at the base of the container adjacent to the rear wall.
3. The jerry can of claim 2 in which the at least two gripping handles further comprise a third gripping handle lying along the base between the first and second gripping handles.
4. The jerry can of claim 1 in which the at least two gripping handles lying on the base of the container further comprise at least three gripping handles.
5. The jerry can of claim 1 further comprising a lifting-handle on the top of the container.
6. The jerry can of claim 1 in which each of the at least two gripping handles further comprise gripping handles integrally formed from a part of the container.
7. The jerry can of claim 1 in which the at least two gripping handles are recessed handles.
8. The jerry can of claim 7 in which each of the at least two gripping handles further comprise a bar lying in a hollow portion of the container.
9. The jerry can of claim 7 in which each of the at least two gripping handles further comprise a gripping handhold in the base of the container.
10. The jerry can of claim 1 in which the at least two gripping handles further comprise an array of spaced handles lying on the base of the container.
11. The jerry can of claim 1 further comprising at least one side gripping handle, the at least one side gripping handle and the at least two gripping handles forming an array of spaced handles.
12. A jerry can comprising:
- a fluid-sealed container having a base, a plurality of side walls and a top;
- a spout connected to the container for discharging fluid from the container; and
- a handle ladder comprising at least three gripping handles spaced radially about a pouring axis of the jerry can.
Type: Application
Filed: Oct 16, 2008
Publication Date: Mar 11, 2010
Inventor: Terry Stolk (Edmonton)
Application Number: 12/253,209
International Classification: B65D 25/28 (20060101); B65D 25/30 (20060101);