ADJUSTABLE CONTAINER HANDLE ACCESSORY

Abstract

The adjustable container handle accessory apparatus has a handle with a first attachment point and a second attachment point, wherein the first attachment point is at a first location of the handle and the second attachment point is at a second location of the handle. The apparatus also has a first strap attached to the first attachment point, wherein the first strap has a first belt system with a first plurality of holes on a first portion of the first strap, wherein the first strap has a clasp system with one or more clasp openings on a second portion of the first strap, wherein the second portion of the first strap is different than the first portion of the first strap. The apparatus also has a second strap attached to the second attachment point; wherein the second strap has a second belt system with a second plurality of holes on a first portion of the second strap, wherein the second strap has a second clasp system with a second one or more clasp openings on a second portion of the second strap, wherein the second portion of the second strap is different than the first portion of the second strap.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/581,731 entitled Adjustable Handle Attachment filed Nov. 5, 2017. The contents of which the above referenced application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD

The present disclosure relates to the field of drinkware accessories and container technology, and more specifically for techniques to provide an adjustable handle accessory for variable sized containers and other objects.

BACKGROUND

Containers. Containers are everywhere. Small containers, tall containers, big containers, swig containers. Containers are produced in unique sizes and shapes, and often do are difficult to carry or to hold.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The container handle accessory is piece of drinkware accessory technology that is solving the problem of containers having a fixed one-size handles or no handle whatsoever. This device enables people to have a single accessory that fits a multitude of containers.

The adjustable container handle accessory provides an ergonomic handle for people to better handle containers. This can include people that have arthritis, weak grip, or have neurological or physical impairments. This device may be made from dishwasher-safe materials which enables elderly communities to keep the handle attached to existing drinkware indefinitely-making this device a viable drinkware solution for those that are struggling to hydrate independently. The adjustable container handle accessory may be attached to any object and is not limited to only containers.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A is an isometric view drawing illustrating an exemplary handle component.

FIG. 1B is an isometric view drawing illustrating the exemplary handle component with hidden lines visible.

FIG. 2A is an isometric view illustrating the exemplary belt system.

FIG. 2B is an isometric view illustrating the exemplary clasp opening.

FIG. 3 is an isometric view illustrating the exemplary clasp recession.

FIG. 4A is a front-view isometric projection illustrating the exemplary clasp component.

FIG. 4B is a rear-view isometric projection illustrating the exemplary clasp component.

FIG. 5 is a side-view projection illustrating the clasp component.

FIG. 6 is an isometric view illustrating the exemplary clasp component being inserted into the exemplary clasp opening.

FIG. 7 is a side-view drawing illustrating the exemplary clasp component fastened through the handle component.

FIG. 8 is a side-view drawing illustrating the exemplary clasp component being fastened through the exemplary handle component and the exemplary belt system.

FIG. 9 is an isometric view illustrating the exemplary handle component with the exemplary clasp component inserted through the exemplary clasp recession in a flat position.

FIG. 10A is an isometric view illustrating the exemplary handle component with the exemplary clasp component inserted through the exemplary clasp recession in a small diameter position.

FIG. 10B is an isometric view illustrating the exemplary handle component with the exemplary clasp component inserted through the exemplary clasp recession in a large diameter position.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Use of the word exemplary is intended to present concepts in a concrete fashion. As used in this application, the term “or” is intended to mean an inclusive “or” rather than an exclusive “or”. That is, unless specified otherwise, or clear from context, “X employs A or B” is intended to mean any of the natural inclusive permutations. That is, if X employs A; X employs B; or X employs both A and B, then “X employs A or B” is satisfied under any of the foregoing instances. In addition, the articles “a” and “an” as used in this application and the appended claims should generally be construed to mean “one or more” unless specified otherwise or clear from context to be directed to a singular form. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms “including”, “includes”, “having”, “has”, “with”, or variants thereof are used in either the detailed description and the claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising.”

The adjustable container handle accessory may provide an additional handle on containers and other objects of varying shape and size. The detailed description will further describe each feature, starting with FIG. 1A, as purpose of discussion and illustration, and is not limiting with respect to any embodiment or with respect to the claims. The completed assembly may be seen in FIG. 10A and FIG. 10B.

Referring to FIG. 1A, an exemplary handle component 100 is depicted. Handle component 100 comprises many of the features that allow the device to attach to any container. A handle 108 provides a hand hold for the user to easily interact with the device. The handle 108 may increase or decrease in length and diameter. A handle support 101 is a cross-support structure that is connected to the handle 108. In one embodiment, each side of the handle 108 has two handle supports 101. In alternative embodiments, the handle support 101 may be omitted from the handle component. In other embodiments the handle support 101 may contain additional features for additional support or rigidity.

Referring to FIG. 1A, a plurality of straps 102 extend outward from the handle component 100 and can be used to wrap around containers or any user-defined object. Each of the plurality of straps 102 is connected to each of at least one attachment point of the handle 108 and may also be connected to one or more handle supports 101. The handle 108 maintains the structure and spacing between the plurality of straps 102. In other embodiments, one strap, two straps, three or more straps may be used. In one embodiment, the plurality of straps 102 are substantially parallel. In alternative embodiments, the handle 108 has additional attach points to connect to additional straps. In one embodiment, each of the plurality of straps 102 may be substantially rectangular with rounded corners and a depth. Each of the plurality of straps 102 may have rounded or square edges. Each of the plurality of straps 102 includes a belt system 103 that includes a plurality of holes. The one or more holes of the belt system 103 may be ovular, circular, triangular, square or any other shape. The belt system 103 enables the device to fasten to a plurality of containers or other objects of varying diameter. In alternative embodiments, the handle component may include multiple handles 108 at varying locations around the plurality of straps 102.

A clasp recession 105 may be located at the opposite end of the belt system 103 on each of the plurality of straps 102. The clasp recession 105 is a recession of material in the plurality of straps 102. A recession of material may also be referred to as a negative extrusion or a cut out of the material. Alternatively, the clasp recession 105 may be located at any other position on the plurality of straps 102. One or more clasp openings 106 includes one or more holes that may be located within the clasp recession 105. In other embodiments, the one or more clasp openings 106 has one hole, two holes, three holes or more. In the present embodiment the clasp recession 105 surrounds the one or more of clasp openings 106 and is recessed a portion of the way through the plurality of straps 102.

Referring to FIG. 1B, an internal support 107 may be located within the handle 108 or throughout the handle component 100 to provide additional support and rigidity. The material may be a metal, elastomer, or other polymer. In other embodiments, the internal support 107 is located outside of the handle 108.

Referring to FIG. 2A, a belt recession 104, which is a plurality of recessed portions around each of the holes in the belt system 103 on one of the plurality of straps 102, is depicted. In this embodiment, each hole of the belt system 103 has its own individual recessed portion around each hole. FIG. 2B shows a belt clasp recession 114 that is a plurality of recessed portions of the plurality of straps 102 located around a plurality of clasp openings 106.

FIG. 3 shows a clasp recession 105 and the one or more clasp openings 106 on one of the sides of the plurality of straps 102. In one embodiment, the clasp recession 105 is single recession that surrounds the clasp openings 106. In other embodiments, the clasp recession 105 is a plurality of recessions around each individual clasp opening 106. In one embodiment, the clasp recession 105 is on the opposite side of the clasp openings 106 as the belt clasp recession 114.

Referring to FIG. 4A, a clasp component 200 is depicted. A prong support piece 201 is a piece or substrate may be comprised of a metal, polymer, elastomer, or other material. In one embodiment, the prong support piece 201 has two curved faces separated by a distance. Alternatively, the prong support piece 201 may have two flat faces separated by a distance. The faces of the prong support piece 201 may be curved but roughly square shaped with rounded corners. The prong support piece 201 may also be circular, triangular, trapezoidal, or any other shape. One or more clasp prongs 202 extend from the prong support piece 201. The clasp prong may include a first snap piece 203 that can be located around the middle of the clasp prong 202 and extend outward from the clasp prong 202. Alternatively, the first snap piece 203 may be located closer or farther from the prong support piece 201. A second snap piece 204 can be located at the end of clasp prong 202 and in some embodiments is larger than the first snap piece 203. In alternative embodiments, the clasp prong 202 may include additional structures or fastening features, and the second snap piece 204 is smaller than the first snap piece. In some embodiments, the one or more clasp prongs 202 are the same, in other embodiments, each of the one or more prong clasp prongs 202 are different.

Referring to FIG. 4B, the clasp component 200, including the first snap piece 203, the second snap piece 204, and the prong support piece 201 are viewed in a different perspective. Referring to FIG. 5, a side view of clasp component 200 is depicted.

Referring to FIG. 6, the orientation of clasp component 200 is shown prior to being connected with the handle component 100.

Referring to FIG. 7, the clasp component 200 is inserted into the clasp recession 105 and the one or more clasp prongs 202 are inserted through the one or more clasp openings 106. One or more first snap pieces 203 are pressed through the one or more clasp openings 106. The one or more first snap pieces 203 may form a pressure or snap fit with one or more belt clasp recessions 114 to securely join the clasp component 200 with the handle component 100. In this configuration, the one or more clasp prongs 202 and second snap piece 204 may be exposed while the one or more first snap pieces 203 and the prong support piece 201 may be housed inside the belt system recession 114 and clasp recession 105 of one or more of the plurality of straps 102.

Referring to FIG. 8, the clasp component 200 is placed through the clasp recession 105 and the belt system 103. The clasp recession 105 and belt recession 104 may be used to contain clasp component 200 and prevent it from contacting the container, In alternative embodiments, the clasp component 200 is not contained within the clasp recession 105 and belt recession 104. The first snap piece 203 and the second snap piece 204 can provide support to maintain the connection of each end of one of the plurality of the straps 102.

FIG. 9 depicts an embodiment of an adjustable handle accessory 300 that includes the handle component 100 in an unrolled position with clasp component 200 inserted. The handle component 100 may have a fabric strap attached to the handle 108. The handle component 100 may contain additional fastening features such as Velcro, a loop system, or others.

Referring to FIG. 10A, the sample isometric view of the adjustable handle accessory 300 in a different configuration is depicted. Both ends of two of the plurality of straps 102 are fastened using the features of the handle component 100 and clasp component 200. The clasp component 200 may be connected through any opening or openings of the belt system 103 to grip objects of various sizes.

FIG. 10B depicts the adjustable handle accessory 300 in an alternative configuration.

Various embodiments of the invention have been described herein. These embodiments are given only by a way of example are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The scope of the invention is not limited to the materials, dimensions, shapes, configurations, etc. described here. The various features of the embodiments may be combined in numerous ways to produce additional embodiments.

The embodiments described are not meant to be an exhaustive presentation of the ways in which the invention could be designed. Elements described with respect to one embodiment can be implemented in other embodiments even when not described in such embodiments unless otherwise noted. Although a dependent claim may refer in one or more of the claims, other embodiments can also include a combination of the dependent claim with the subject matter of each other dependent claim or a combination or one or more features with other dependent or independent claims. Furthermore, it is intended also to include features of a claim in any other independent claim even if this claim is not directly made dependent to the independent claim.

For purposes of interpreting the claims for the present invention, it is expressly intended that the provisions of Section 112, sixth paragraph of 35 U.S.C. are not to be invoked unless the specific terms “means for” or “step for” are recited in a claim.

Although the invention has been illustrated and described with respect to one or more implementations, alterations and/or modifications may be made to the illustrated examples without departing from the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

One or more of the operations described can constitute computer readable instructions stored on one or more computer readable media, which if executed by a computing device, will cause the computing device to perform the operations described. The order in which some or all of the operations are described should not be construed as to imply that these operations are necessarily order dependent. Alternative ordering will be appreciated by one skilled in the art having the benefit of this description. Further, it will be understood that not all operations are necessarily present in each embodiment provided herein.

Moreover, in particular regard to the various functions performed by the above described components or structures (assemblies, devices, circuits, systems, etc.), the terms (including a reference to a “means”) used to describe such components are intended to correspond, unless otherwise indicated, to any component or structure which performs the specified function of the described component (e.g., that is functionally equivalent), even though not structurally equivalent to the disclosed structure which performs the function in the herein illustrated exemplary implementations. In addition, while a particular feature may have been disclosed with respect to only one of several implementations, such feature may be combined with one or more other features of the other implementations as may be desired and advantageous for any given or particular application. Furthermore, to the extent that the terms “including”, “includes”, “having”, “has”, “with”, or variants thereof are used in either the detailed description and the claims, such terms are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising”.

A number of example embodiments are listed below.

Example 1 is an apparatus, the apparatus includes: a handle component with a handle, a first attachment point and a second attachment point, wherein the first attachment point is at a first location of the handle and the second attachment point is at a second location of the handle; a first strap attached to the first attachment point, wherein the first strap has a first belt system with a first plurality of holes on a first portion of the first strap, wherein the first strap has a first clasp system with one or more clasp openings on a second portion of the first strap, wherein the second portion of the first strap is different than the first portion of the first strap; and a second strap attached to the second attachment point; wherein the second strap has a second belt system with a second plurality of holes on a first portion of the second strap, wherein the second strap has a second clasp system with a second one or more clasp openings on a second portion of the second strap, wherein the second portion of the second strap is different than the first portion of the second strap.

Example 2 is the apparatus of example 1, further including: a first clasp component with a first prong support piece; and the first clasp component includes a first set of one or more clasp prongs attached to the first prong support piece, wherein each of the first set of one or more clasp prongs includes a first snap piece and a second snap piece; wherein the first snap piece extends outwards from the first set of one or more clasp prongs and is located between the first prong support piece and the second snap piece, wherein the second snap piece extends outwards from the first set of one or more clasp prongs and is located at the end of the first set of one or more clasp prongs.

Example 3 is the apparatus of example 2, further including: a second clasp component with a second prong support piece; and the second clasp component includes a second set of one or more clasp prongs attached to the second prong support piece, wherein each of the second set of the one or more clasp prongs includes a third snap piece and a fourth snap piece; wherein the third snap piece extends outwards from the second set of the one or more clasp prongs and is located between the second prong support piece and the fourth snap piece, wherein the fourth snap piece extends outwards from the second set of the one or more clasp prongs and is located at the end of the second set of the one or more clasp prongs.

Example 4 is the apparatus of example 3, further including; a first clasp recession surrounding the first clasp system, wherein the first clasp recession is recessed a portion of the way through the first strap; and a second clasp recession surrounding the second clasp system, wherein the second clasp recession is recessed a portion of the way through the second strap.

Example 5 is the apparatus of example 4, wherein the first clasp component is attached into the first clasp system, wherein the first set of one or more clasp prongs of the first clasp component fits the first set of one or more clasp openings of the first clasp system; wherein the second clasp component fits is attached the second clasp system, wherein the second set of one or more clasp prongs of the second clasp component fits the second set of one or more clasp openings of the second clasp system.

Example 6 is the apparatus of example 5, wherein the first clasp component is flush with a first side of the first strap; and wherein the second clasp component is flush with a first side of the second strap.

Example 7 is the apparatus of example 6, wherein the first snap piece is flush with a second side of the first strap; and wherein the third snap piece is flush with a second side of the second strap.

Example 8 is the apparatus of example 5, further comprising: a first plurality of recessions around one or more holes of the first belt system; and a second plurality of recessions around one or more holes of the second belt system.

Example 9 is the apparatus of claim 8, further comprising: a first plurality of recessions around one or more holes of the first belt system; and a second plurality of recessions around one or more holes of the second belt system.

Claims

1. An apparatus, the apparatus comprising:

a handle component with a handle, a first attachment point and a second attachment point, wherein the first attachment point is at a first location of the handle and the second attachment point is at a second location of the handle;

a first strap attached to the first attachment point, wherein the first strap has a first belt system with a first plurality of holes on a first portion of the first strap, wherein the first strap has a first clasp system with one or more clasp openings on a second portion of the first strap, wherein the second portion of the first strap is different than the first portion of the first strap; and

a second strap attached to the second attachment point; wherein the second strap has a second belt system with a second plurality of holes on a first portion of the second strap, wherein the second strap has a second clasp system with a second one or more clasp openings on a second portion of the second strap, wherein the second portion of the second strap is different than the first portion of the second strap.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising:

a first clasp component with a first prong support piece; and

the first clasp component includes a first set of one or more clasp prongs attached to the first prong support piece, wherein each of the first set of one or more clasp prongs includes a first snap piece and a second snap piece; wherein the first snap piece extends outwards from the first set of one or more clasp prongs and is located between the first prong support piece and the second snap piece, wherein the second snap piece extends outwards from the first set of one or more clasp prongs and is located at the end of the first set of one or more clasp prongs.

3. The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising:

a second clasp component with a second prong support piece; and

the second clasp component includes a second set of one or more clasp prongs attached to the second prong support piece, wherein each of the second set of the one or more clasp prongs includes a third snap piece and a fourth snap piece; wherein the third snap piece extends outwards from the second set of the one or more clasp prongs and is located between the second prong support piece and the fourth snap piece, wherein the fourth snap piece extends outwards from the second set of the one or more clasp prongs and is located at the end of the second set of the one or more clasp prongs.

4. The apparatus of claim 3, further comprising:

a first clasp recession surrounding the first clasp system, wherein the first clasp recession is recessed a portion of the way through the first strap; and

a second clasp recession surrounding the second clasp system, wherein the second clasp recession is recessed a portion of the way through the second strap.

5. The apparatus of claim 4:

wherein the first clasp component is attached into the first clasp system, wherein the first set of one or more clasp prongs of the first clasp component fits the first set of one or more clasp openings of the first clasp system:

wherein the second clasp component fits is attached the second clasp system, wherein the second set of one or more clasp prongs of the second clasp component fits the second set of one or more clasp openings of the second clasp system.

6. The apparatus of claim 5;

wherein the first clasp component is flush with a first side of the first strap; and

wherein the second clasp component is flush with a first side of the second strap.

7. The apparatus of claim 6:

wherein the first snap piece is flush with a second side of the first strap; and

wherein the third snap piece is flush with a second side of the second strap.

8. The apparatus of claim 5, further comprising:

a first plurality of recessions around one or more holes of the first belt system; and

a second plurality of recessions around one or more holes of the second belt system.

9. The apparatus of claim 8, further comprising:

a first plurality of recessions around one or more holes of the first belt system; and

a second plurality of recessions around one or more holes of the second belt system.

10. A method, the method comprising:

attaching a handle component with a first strap, wherein the handle has a first attachment point and a second attachment point, wherein the first attachment point is at a first location of the handle and the second attachment point is at a second location of the handle;

attaching the first strap attached to the first attachment point, wherein the first strap has a first belt system with a first plurality of holes on a first portion of the first strap, wherein the first strap has a first clasp system with one or more clasp openings on a second portion of the first strap, wherein the second portion of the first strap is different than the first portion of the first strap; and

attaching a second strap to the second attachment point; wherein the second strap has a second belt system with a second plurality of holes on a first portion of the second strap, wherein the second strap has a second clasp system with a second one or more clasp openings on a second portion of the second strap, wherein the second portion of the second strap is different than the first portion of the second strap.

11. The method of claim 10, further comprising:

attaching a first clasp component with a first prong support piece; and

attaching the first clasp component includes a first set of one or more clasp prongs attached to the first prong support piece, wherein each of the first set of one or more clasp prongs includes a first snap piece and a second snap piece; wherein the first snap piece extends outwards from the first set of one or more clasp prongs and is located between the first prong support piece and the second snap piece, wherein the second snap piece extends outwards from the first set of one or more clasp prongs and is located at the end of the first set of one or more clasp prongs.

12. The method of claim 11, further comprising:

attaching a second clasp component with a second prong support piece; wherein the second clasp component includes a second set of one or more clasp prongs attached to the second prong support piece,

wherein each of the second set of the one or more clasp prongs includes a third snap piece and a fourth snap piece; wherein the third snap piece extends outwards from the second set of the one or more clasp prongs and is located between the second prong support piece and the fourth snap piece, wherein the fourth snap piece extends outwards from the second set of the one or more clasp prongs and is located at the end of the second set of the one or more clasp prongs.

13. The method of claim 12, further comprising;

cutting a first clasp recession surrounding the first clasp system, wherein the first clasp recession is recessed a portion of the way through the first strap; and

cutting a second clasp recession surrounding the second clasp system, wherein the second clasp recession is recessed a portion of the way through the second strap.

14. The method of claim 13:

wherein the first clasp component is attached into the first clasp system, wherein the first set of one or more clasp prongs of the first clasp component fits the first set of one or more clasp openings of the first clasp system, wherein;

wherein the second clasp component fits is attached the second clasp system, wherein the second set of one or more clasp prongs of the second clasp component fits the second set of one or more clasp openings of the second clasp system.

1. The method of claim 14:

wherein the first clasp component is flush with a first side of the first strap; and

wherein the second clasp component s flush with a first side of the second strap.

16. The method of claim 15:

wherein the first snap piece is flush with a second side of the first strap; and

wherein the third snap piece is flush with a second side of the second strap.

17. The method of claim 14, further comprising:

cutting a first plurality of recessions around one or more holes of the first belt system; and

cutting a second plurality of recessions around one or more holes of the second belt system.

18. The method of claim 17, further comprising:

cutting a first plurality of recessions around one or more holes of the first belt system; and

cutting a second plurality of recessions around one or more holes of the second belt system.