Means For Retaining A Movable Handle In At Least One Fixed Position Patents (Class 220/762)
  • Patent number: 10683138
    Abstract: Handles for containers and sterilization containers are provided. For example, a handle for a sterilization container comprises a base portion, a grip portion connected to the base portion, and a stop. The base portion is repositionable with respect to the container to change an orientation of the grip portion with respect to a bottom surface of the container. In some embodiments, a sterilization container comprises a body having a bottom surface, a lid, a first handle attached to a first end of the body, and a second handle attached to a second end of the body. Each handle includes a base portion rotatable within a plane parallel to the respective end of the body to reposition the handle with respect to the body, which changes an orientation of a grip portion of each handle with respect to the bottom surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: O&M Halyard, Inc.
    Inventors: Anne E. Cote, Travis W. Klyber, Edward B. Madsen, Tracy J. White
  • Patent number: 10443305
    Abstract: A detachable tray for a ladder includes a container for retaining supplies, a bracket assembly pivotally coupled to the container that is adapted to be releasably secured to the ladder, and a handle pivotally connected to the container to facilitate tray transport. The bracket assembly includes a rung engaging bracket that is movably connected to a base by a pair of transverse threaded members. A gap is defined between the bracket and the base that is dimensioned to fittingly receive one side rail of the ladder, the width of the gap being adjustable to accommodate side rails of varying widths. A support block is slidably coupled to a side of the base by a pair of posts. Together, the base and the support block apply a firm abutment force against the opposite side of the side rail than the bracket, thereby stabilizing the tray in place on the ladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Inventor: Eric Johnsen
  • Patent number: 10232627
    Abstract: A container on which a liquid container provided with a handle is removably placed, in which the container includes a plurality of guide portions configured to guide guided portions provided in the liquid container in a guiding direction, and the plurality of guide portions are provided so that at least a part of the handle is disposed on a line which connects the at least two guide portions in a state where the liquid container is placed on the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventors: Akihiro Toya, Yoshiaki Shimizu, Hiroyuki Kawate
  • Patent number: 9615683
    Abstract: A household liquid-dispensing container such as a drinking vessel or a jug comprising a vessel (30) that is configured to hold a liquid and that has a base (37) on which it can stand, an opening (39) and at least one side (38); and a handle (50) that is configured to be held by a user and that is attached to a side of the vessel (38) by a joint that forms a single gimbal between the handle (50) and the vessel (30) and that allows the handle (50) to pivot about a single axis (21) that extends directly above the center of gravity of the vessel (30) when the vessel base (37) is standing on a horizontal surface; an optional baffle assembly (80) to reduce sloshing; and a lid (120).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Inventor: Christopher James Peacock
  • Patent number: 9545092
    Abstract: Disclosed are holders for supporting a burnable substrate such as a mosquito coil. They have an ash tray, a mounting post coupled to the ash tray and moveable between a storage position wherein both an outward part and an inward part of the mounting post are adjacent the ash tray and an erected position where the mounting post is suitable to support the burnable substrate, and a locking bracket linked to the ash tray which is suitable to retain the mounting post in the erected position when that is desired. In some forms multiple such coils and holders are housed in a compact kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Schumacher, Mark W. Geis, Ranjit A. De Silva, Neysa Volkert
  • Patent number: 9211030
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooking apparatus, typically for microwave ovens and the like, that has separate compartments for different foods or food components. These separate compartments are such that food components are kept separate during storage, prior to cooking or heating, as well as during cooking or heating, avoiding unwanted mixing of the food components. The apparatus includes compartments configured such that steam, generated by the heating of a food component in a lower compartment is used to steam cook or heat a food component in an upper compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventors: David France, Steven Robert Baker
  • Patent number: 9192279
    Abstract: A container system for washing cars includes a base container, which may include wheels, rollers, etc., for mobility, which is structured to contain a cleaning solution during a car washing operation. A basket having a grate is positionable into the base container, and is structured to filter out particulate matter from the cleaning solution during a washing operation, and to provide a means for air circulation to one or more cleaning accessories stored thereon upon completion. A cover container is provided which is cooperatively structured with the base container to operatively engage one another in a closed configuration, for transport and storage, along with a plurality of cleaning accessories stored therein. The cover container may be utilized as a seat or step stool by the user during a car washing operation. At least one handle is provided and is structured to at least facilitate positioning of the container system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Inventors: Chris Valle, Chris Angelo
  • Patent number: 9132951
    Abstract: A food tray has a lower tray containing a first food product and an upper tray nested stably at least partly inside the lower tray, with the upper tray containing a second food product. An air permeable interface is provided between the upper tray and lower tray to allow venting of steam from the lower tray during cooking. A cover is provided for the food tray. Each of the lower tray and the upper tray are formed of a material that is suitable for use in a microwave or conventional oven. Various constructions may be used to create the air permeable interface, such as lugs, ledges and lips. The upper tray may sit above the lower tray. The trays are nested loosely for ease of removal of the upper tray from the lower tray. Various configurations of cover may be used such as a sleeve, carton or lid. The upper tray may contain the higher value food product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: ConAgra Foods RDM, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven M. Parsons
  • Patent number: 9051086
    Abstract: A container includes a vessel defining an internal volume adapted to be loaded with a removable material, a handle connected to the vessel, and a hanging device associated with the handle for hanging the vessel onto an upright structure, such as the front wall of an ice machine when the container is being used as an ice tote. The handle is rotatable between a raised position and a lowered position, and the hanging device is connected to the handle so as to rotate with it. This construction allows a user to dismount the container from the upright member with rotation of the handle from the lowered position to the raised position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: San Jamar, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew P. Lynch, Bernie Ziebart
  • Patent number: 8985363
    Abstract: A food/drink container includes a receptacle, a lid removably secured to the receptacle and a handle movably coupled to the container such that the handle may move between a first configuration and a second configuration. In the first configuration, at least a portion the handle is disposed below the receptacle and in the second configuration, at least a portion of the handle is rotatable with respect to receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Domenic T. Gubitosi, David Shapiro, Charlie Smith
  • Patent number: 8833599
    Abstract: The invention discloses a carrying device for a container, in particular for a keg, having an annular cap piece that comprises at least one connecting element suited for being connected with an upper rim of the container, and having a carrying handle, extending across the annular cap piece, which in a retracted position lies flat within an outer contour of the annular cap piece and which can be moved into a usage position in which it projects beyond the top of the outer contour of the annular cap piece and can be gripped by one hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: HUBER Packaging Group GmbH
    Inventor: Philipp Kolon
  • Patent number: 8807387
    Abstract: Provided is a removable handle for a kitchen object, having a lateral wall extending upwardly by a part that is curved back towards the outside, the handle comprising an inner jaw and an outer jaw to be respectively brought against the inner and outer surfaces of the lateral wall, the two jaws being mobile in relation to each other between an open position and a closed position wherein they pinch the lateral wall. The outer jaw comprises a groove that can receive the free end of the curved part of the lateral wall in abutment when the jaws are in the closed position thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: SEB S.A.
    Inventor: Michel Montgelard
  • Patent number: 8714404
    Abstract: A refuse container has a bin defining a cavity and a lid selectively inhibiting access to the cavity. A pair of opposing brackets is located below the lid. The brackets are in laterally spaced relationship such that a space is located between portions of the brackets. Each bracket has opposing inner and outer face portions with an interior gap formed between therebetween. The interior gap is fluidly isolated from the cavity. A rib is located within the interior gaps such that each rib extends inwardly relative to the space between the brackets. A retention bar is coupled to each bracket and spans the space from one bracket to the other bracket wherein opposing ends of the retention bar extend into the interior gap of each bracket, and an exposed portion of the retention bar spans the space between the brackets. The end portions of the retention bar abut the ribs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Orbis Canada Limited
    Inventors: Narayan Raghunathan, Basil Thompson Martheenal
  • Patent number: 8544679
    Abstract: A lid includes a grip member (3) capable of being at least in a stacked state wherein it does not prevent stacking of the lid with another similar lid, and a gripping state wherein it has a released surface for gripping the lid. The lid includes at least one elastic member (14) moving the grip member (3) from its stacked state to its gripping state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: SEB S.A.
    Inventor: Pascal Cuillery
  • Patent number: 8485388
    Abstract: A foldable water bottle has a base, a folding body and a handle device. The folding body is made of silica gel, is mounted on the base and has a connecting ring, a folding segment and a neck. The folding segment is formed on and protrudes from the connecting ring and has multiple folding rings. The neck is formed on the folding segment and has a spout and two inserting mounts. The handle device is detachably connected to the folding body and has an inserting handle and a lid. The inserting handle is connected securely to the neck and has a handle mount and a grip. The lid is connected to the inserting handle and is used to close an opening top of the neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Inventor: Ronald Tuan
  • Patent number: 8430265
    Abstract: A cooler includes a base defining a bottom portion of the cooler; an upper rim defining an upper portion of the cooler; a collapsible cooler wall, extending between and attached to said base and said upper rim and surrounding an interior storage space of the cooler, and including a membrane having a plurality of hinge lines at which the membrane is configured to bend such that the membrane is transitional between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, wherein the cooler is transitional between an expanded configuration for use of the cooler, and a collapsed configuration during nonuse of the cooler, by bending along the hinge lines, each of the configurations corresponding to a stable configuration of the cooler; and a handle for lifting of the cooler, wherein the handle is attached to the base and is configured for rotational movement relative to the base about a pivot axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: M & C Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Alexander Vanderberg, Daniel Lee Bizzell
  • Patent number: 8430267
    Abstract: A waste cart includes a container having first and second wall portions, and first and second openings defined by the wall portions to receive and support a grab bar. The container includes at least one positioning element to constrain the lateral movement of the grab bar. During assembly, the first end of the grab bar is inserted through the opening in the first sidewall, and the grab bar is pivoted to align the grab bar with the opening in the second sidewall. During the pivoting of the grab bar, the first positioning element is deformed. The second end of the grab bar is inserted into the opening in the second sidewall, allowing the first positioning element to snap back to its original, non-deformed orientation. When the grab bar is installed, the positioning elements are positioned at the outer ends of the grab bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Cascade Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Kilduff, Linda R. Umlor, Brian G. Parker, Jeffrey W. Miles, Joseph A. Bollo, Jr., Dean T. Miller, Michael A. Barrett
  • Patent number: 8424715
    Abstract: A waste container includes fixed handles integrally molded to an upper edge of the side wall. The waste container further includes a retractable handle pivotably mounted at a hinge at the upper edge of the side wall. The retractable handle is pivotable between an upright, use position above the fixed handles and a retracted position below the hinge adjacent the side wall. In this manner, the handle can be moved to the proper location for either pulling the waste container on its wheels or for emptying the waste container into the hopper of a truck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Rehrig Pacific Company
    Inventors: Cynthia R. Aiken, William P. Apps
  • Patent number: 8365948
    Abstract: A detachable grip device has a body, two jaw-forming elements which are mobile in relation to each other between an open position and a closed position, a system for displacing the jaw-forming elements which are designed in such a way as to be able to alternate between a stable closing state and a stable opening state, via an intermediate state of unstable equilibrium, and a system for opening the jaw-forming elements. The opening system is adapted in such a way as to drive the displacement system initially in their closed state past the intermediate state of unstable equilibrium. The opening system comprises at least one button which is arranged on a longitudinal side of the body and is mounted in a sliding manner according to a direction of displacement having a component in the transverse direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: SEB SA
    Inventor: Christophe Lorthioir
  • Patent number: 8286825
    Abstract: A hand-held paint tray including a body portion and a generally u-shaped handle. The handle includes first and second side portions and a connecting portion extending between the first and second side portions. The first and second side portions arc upwardly from the connecting portion and are connected to opposed side walls of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Inventor: Harry S. Billado, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8235245
    Abstract: A detachable grip device has a body, two jaw-forming elements which are mobile in relation to each other between an open position and a closed position, a system for displacing the jaw-forming elements which are designed in such a way as to be able to alternate between a stable closing state and a stable opening state, via an intermediate state of unstable equilibrium, and a system for opening the jaw-forming elements. The opening system is adapted in such a way as to drive the displacement system initially in their closed state past the intermediate state of unstable equilibrium. The opening system comprises at least one button which is arranged on a longitudinal side of the body and is mounted in a sliding manner according to a direction of displacement having a component in the transverse direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: SEB SA
    Inventor: Christophe Lorthioir
  • Patent number: 8146774
    Abstract: A waste cart includes a container having a wall, with a pocket formed in an outer surface of the wall that creates a first sidewall facing a second sidewall, with an opening formed in both sidewalls. A grab bar has a free-sliding end and a retention end. The free-sliding end is inserted through the opening in the first sidewall, and the retention end is inserted through the opening in the second sidewall. The retention end includes a retainer for securing the grab bar with respect to the second sidewall. In the current embodiment, the grab bar includes a snap element near the retention end and a flange portion between the snap element and the free-sliding end. When the grab bar is installed, a portion of the second sidewall is positioned between the snap element and the flange portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Cascade Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian G. Parker, Michael A. Barrett, Larry Kooiker
  • Publication number: 20120067913
    Abstract: A container transport device is disclosed capable of being used to secure a container and transport it. The container transport device can include a handle for carrying. Straps are provided in the container transport device. In one form the handle can be used to discourage movement of the straps. In some forms the straps can be wrapped from top to bottom of a container, while in other forms straps can be wrapped around a side of the container. In some forms the straps can be ratcheted. Feet capable of providing a friction based interaction between a surface of the container and the container transport device are included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Louis B. Schiesz, Matthew Scott Graham, Troy Daniel Mason
  • Patent number: 8104638
    Abstract: A swinging handle, which may swing with respect to a wall of a kitchen vessel, comprises an U-shape end, having free arms facing the kitchen vessel, wherein, from each end portion of the U-shape arms, mutually facing swinging pivot pins project, said pivot pins being housed in a seat of a supporting body fixed to a projection rigid with the vessel wall, the support body seat also housing herein a spring bearing with a side thereof against the bottom of the seat and by the other side thereof against one of two locating surfaces, arranged at 90° with respect to one another, and formed by an extension projecting from each swinging pivot pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Ballarini Paolo & Figli, S.p.A.
    Inventor: Roberto Vincenzo Garziera
  • Patent number: 8011530
    Abstract: An articulating handle for an item of cookware is provided. The articulating handle is configured for connection with the cookware through a hinge assembly. The handle may be locked into substantially horizontal position such as for use of the cookware, or a substantially vertical position for storage. As such, cookware including such a handle can be stacked in a space-saving manner. A method for stacking cookware and a stack of cookware incorporating such a handle are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignees: SEB S.A., Groupe SEB USA
    Inventors: Duane B. Kutsch, Daniel Altheimer, Kenneth R. Morris, Christopher Keidl
  • Patent number: 7975873
    Abstract: A bracket type biogas storage cover includes a cover with an exhaust vent, characterized in that there are at least two brackets which are used to fix the cover to a biogas digester's opening on the lower edge of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2011
    Inventor: Jian an Wang
  • Patent number: 7648038
    Abstract: A package includes a container having a neck finish with at least one left-hand external thread segment, a fitment having at least one left-hand internal thread segment for threaded receipt over the container neck finish and at least one right-hand external thread segment, a closure having at least one right-hand internal thread segment for removable receipt over the fitment, and a handle attached to the container by the fitment. The container neck finish preferably has a transfer ring, and the handle preferably has a collar received over the transfer ring and held in place by the fitment. The transfer ring and the collar preferably have opposed flats to prevent rotation of the handle with respect to the transfer ring. The collar and the fitment preferably have opposed cam lugs that permit threading of the fitment onto the container neck finish over the collar but prevent unthreading of the fitment from the neck finish so that the fitment and handle are permanently attached to the container neck finish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Rexam Closure Systems Inc.
    Inventor: Leonora M. Brozell
  • Patent number: 7588163
    Abstract: A plate has a periphery. The plate has an upper surface and a lower surface. A thickness is provided between the upper and lower surfaces. The plate has a plate center. The upper surface has at least one raised divider. The divider has a thumb hole. The plate also has a thumb flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Inventor: Robert T. Wilson
  • Patent number: 7494011
    Abstract: A portable box is disclosed which is particularly suited for storing and carrying power tools. The box comprises a main handle and preferably two side handles arranged at side surfaces of the box. The main handle is arranged pivotably between a first erected position for carrying the box and a second position tilted against the side handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: C. & E. Fein GmbH
    Inventors: Heinrich Henssler, Martin Schultheiss, Rainer Warnicki
  • Patent number: 7481330
    Abstract: A removable grip device for container has two members forming a gripper mounted on a gripper body, one of which is mobile in translation along a longitudinal direction between an open position and a closed position, displacement elements adapted to move the mobile member. The device has locking elements adapted to prevent the mobile member from being spaced apart in closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: SEB SA
    Inventors: Christophe Lorthioir, Michel Montgelard
  • Patent number: 7478735
    Abstract: A removable gripping device for a container has two clamp-forming elements which are mounted to a gripping body, one of which can move longitudinally between an open position and a closed position; and movement elements which are designed to move the mobile element. According to the invention, the device also has locking devices which can move between an active position and a locking position in which they prevent the lever from rotating and moving from the retracted position to the deployed position thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: SEB SA
    Inventors: Christophe Lorthioir, Michel Montgelard
  • Patent number: 7287664
    Abstract: A handle assembly includes a mounting bracket and a handle. The mounting bracket supports the handle which can pivot relative to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket includes first and second mounting elements which prevent the handle from rotating more than approximately ninety degrees relative to the mounting bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2007
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: John Hagan, Paul E. King, Don Shaner, George Boss, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6923485
    Abstract: A container for containing an amount material or another container. The container includes a support for engaging an arm of a user. The container also includes a handle. The apparatus also can employ an adjustable handle, adjustable from a first position to a second position. The container is particularly suited for drywall administrators and builders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Inventor: Todd Bauswell
  • Patent number: 6834770
    Abstract: A fuel inlet structure is disclosed to include a hollow cylindrical casing for mounting in the deck of a vessel, a plug adapted to close the casing, a movable handle supported on a spring inside the plug and vertically movable between an extended operative position for pulling by hand to remote the plug from the casing and a received non-operative position maintained in flush with the top of the plug and deck of the vessel, and a coupling member fixedly fastened to the movable handle and coupled to a track at a vertical locating plate inside the plug body and adapted to guide movement of the movable handle along the track and to selectively lock the movable handle between the extended operative position and the received non-operative position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2004
    Assignee: Hsiang Tzer Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Nico Lo
  • Publication number: 20020139809
    Abstract: A dishwasher basket assembly includes a basket and a handle selectively positionable between a first position approximately centered relative to the basket and a second position allowing substantially unobstructed access to the basket for loading and unloading of basket contents. The handle includes a peg configured to be received in a bracket on the side walls of the basket. A projection on a peg outer surface engages and disengages detents on an attachment bracket crown surface as the handle is moved between the first and second positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2000
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Rodney J. Barry, Jesse A. Curran
  • Patent number: 6390297
    Abstract: A carrying case for electronic equipment, such as a portable computer, includes back, front, top, bottom and side walls defining an interior including a compartment for receiving electronic equipment defined between a wall surface and a floating panel of the carrying case. The floating panel is selectively movable linearly toward and away from the wall surface to adjust the size of the compartment in accordance with the size of the electronic equipment received therein. A securing mechanism within the interior resiliently biases the floating panel toward the wall surface and provides a shock or impact absorbing effect for the electronic equipment. The carrying case has a handle including first and second handle portions rotatable between an engaged position wherein the handle portions are in abutment and a disengaged position wherein the handle portions are separated from one another. The first and second handle portions are configured to automatically matingly engage one another when rotated into abutment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Targus Group International
    Inventor: W. Dale Hollingsworth
  • Patent number: 6389645
    Abstract: A cashbox (14) has a handle (2) which is movable from a storage position to a use position. The handle (2) is attached to the cashbox (14) by means allowing both pivotal and translational movement so as to allow a substantial space between the gripping portion (6) of the handle (2) and the cashbox (14) with the handle (2) in its use position. A support stay (28) is pivoted to both the cashbox (14) and the handle (2). The stay (28) defines the path of movement of the handle (2), and tends to resist collapsing of the handle (2) when the handle (2) is used for trusting the cashbox (14) into a cash handling apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Mars Incorporated
    Inventor: Roberto Polidoro
  • Publication number: 20010015357
    Abstract: A transportation container includes a body having a plurality of side walls, a bottom and an open upper end, a pair of handles mounted on the body so as to be rotated inside or outside the body and including grip portions having both ends respectively, a pair of arms formed on the respective ends of each grip portion of each handle, and a pair of engaging portions formed on an interface between each grip portion and the corresponding arm. The side walls of the body are inclined downwardly inward so that a cross-sectional area of the body is gradually decreased from the upper end to the bottom of the body. Each arm has a distal end mounted on an outer face of one of the side walls of the body so that each handle is rotated inside or outside the body. Each engaging portion engages the upper end of the body, and each grip portion extends across the open upper end of the body and is located lower than an upper end of the side wall when each handle is rotated inside the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2001
    Publication date: August 23, 2001
    Inventor: Kiyoyoshi Mori
  • Patent number: 6230925
    Abstract: Disclosed is a light weight handle assembly adapted to transport a heavy duty container which may contain sensitive electronic components. The handle assembly of the present invention generally comprises a stationary bracket which mounts to a container wall and a movable handle pivotally connected to the bracket. The bracket is formed with an inner portion that is adapted to rotatably engage with a pair of pivoting arms extending from the movable handle so that the light weight handle may easily be assembled and disassembled. Each of the pivoting arms is formed with a movable stop member which is advantageously positioned to contact and bear against stationary stop members which are attached to or are a part of the container to which the handle is attached.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2001
    Assignee: Hardigg Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: James S. Hardigg, Rene R. Aponte, Robert L. Wells, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6079590
    Abstract: A grip device for a food cooking vessel, in particular a frying-pan, having a root portion connected integrally to the vessel (e.g. by means of screws of rivets), and a grip portion defined by a one-piece element and rotatable as a whole, with respect to the root portion and therefore with respect to the vessel, about a predetermined axis of rotation and in one predetermined rotation direction ; the grip portion may be rotated, with respect to the root portion, towards the vessel to reduce the overall size of the vessel; and locking means ensure that, in use, the grip portion is maintained in a stable work position with respect to the root portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2000
    Assignee: La Termoplastic F.B.M. S.r.l.
    Inventor: Francesco Munari
  • Patent number: 6036204
    Abstract: A hamper (10) includes a body portion (11) having a front wall (15), a rear wall (16) and two side walls (17, 18) all extending upwardly from a bottom surface (14) to form an open top. A cover portion (12) is pivotally mounted to the body portion (11) to close the open top. Wheels (21) are positioned at the bottom of the rear wall (16) to render the hamper (10) mobile. For such purpose, a handle assembly (13) is provided in the form of a U-shaped handle (33) having opposed branches (35) interconnected at one end by a grip area (34). The other end of the branches (35) are pivotally connected to the body portion (11). A bar (40) extends between the branches (35) and carries a pull tab (41) and a lock lug (42). The lock lug (42) is received in a slot (45) formed in the body portion (11) to hold the handle (33) in an upright position so that the hamper (10) can be transported on the wheels (21).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2000
    Assignee: Rubbermaid Incorporated
    Inventors: Charles W. Craft, Patrick Douglas
  • Patent number: 5823385
    Abstract: A container having a two position handle with one end of the handle being rotatably received over a post projecting integrally from the container. The handle is selectively and releasably locked into a container-overlying bail position and a pouring position extending along the side of the container. The container is closed by a removable cover threaded within the upper portion of the container and including a radially projecting tab closing the container spout upon a full seating of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1998
    Assignee: Dart Industries Inc.
    Inventor: Victor J. J. Cautereels
  • Patent number: 5637420
    Abstract: A self-latching handle for storage batteries includes a cam mechanism formed integrally with the ends of the battery handle, the cam mechanism cooperating with the battery housing as the battery handle is rotated downwardly from a vertical attachment position to a horizontal storage position to lift the ends of the battery handle to move pivot post portions of the battery handle into pivot apertures formed in the cover of the battery housing and to lock the battery handle to the battery housing while permitting the battery handle to be pivoted between the horizontal storage position and a vertical use position without becoming detached from the battery housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: Globe-Union Inc.
    Inventors: Henry A. Jones, Jr., Walter S. Maxel, David J. Novak, Stephen J. Kepler, Paul D. Korinek
  • Patent number: 5558840
    Abstract: A device for holding and positioning a specimen cup for collection of a biological specimen with a ring (18) with a handle (14) attached by a hinge (24). The ring (18) receives and securely supports a specimen cup. The hinge (24) allows the handle (14) to assume folded or extended positions relative to the ring (18). The handle (14) extends outward and upward from the ring (18) when in use, thereby, removing one's hand from the specimen cup. One can then more easily hold and position the specimen cup without soiling their hand with the specimen. The hinge (24) also allows the handle (14) to be folded and secured to the ring (18) to facilitate packaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Inventors: Timothy B. Jones, Robert D. Jones, Lori D. Jones
  • Patent number: 5544935
    Abstract: Carrier apparatus includes a handle mounted for rotation about an axis and limited axial movement in a middle portion of the frame. The frame is pivotably mounted to the infant seat. The frame is a generally U-shaped pivotable member including a first arm, a second arm, and a middle portion interconnecting first and second arms. The handle can be rotated about the axis to a selected angular position to change the angular orientation of the handle relative to the middle portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 13, 1996
    Assignee: Cosco, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard E. Cone, II, Alvin L. Fowler
  • Patent number: 5469986
    Abstract: A fruit box made of metal or synthetic resin is disclosed so as to be able to contain mainly fruits. The invention is made such that a box is formed to be wider at a top and narrower at a bottom thereof so that other similar boxes can be piled within one box. Downward protrusions are formed at both bottom surfaces of the box, grooves are formed at bottom of the protrusion, and supporting frames having elongate holes formed therein are mounted on an edge frame of the box. Connecting bars of the handle are formed with hooking projection pieces and a reinforcing steel wire is inserted therein. The connecting bars of the handle are slidable within the elongate holes so that other boxes can be piled within one box in response to the moving position of the handle or other boxes can be piled in multiple layers on the handle, and the box can be stably lifted up or carried by gripping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 28, 1995
    Inventor: Keun H. Jang
  • Patent number: 5445425
    Abstract: An offset handle and bracket assembly for mounting a handle offset from center on a paint bucket includes a handle adjustably attached to a pair of opposing brackets on a paint bucket. The handle pivots on a first pin inserted in a hole in the bracket adjoining another hole below. The pivoting adjustable handle is secured in a selective position, by positioning a second set pin on the handle in one of a plurality of set pin holes in the bracket. The set pin holes are spaced apart and adjoin a common arcuate slot allowing movement of the set pin among the set pin holes. These handle pins adjustably secured in matching holes wholely contained in the bracket support the bucket during lifting by handle while maintaining the handle in an orientation offset from vertical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1995
    Inventor: David J. Lyver
  • Patent number: 5421631
    Abstract: There is disclosed a pail bailer having a continuous wall, an open top and a bottom that has a flood port formed therein and which is fitted with a flood screen and an internal flexible flapper valve overlying the flood port. The flapper valve is provided with a spacer bushing that permit it to flex away from the flood port when the pail bailer is lowered into water or other liquid to permit the water or other liquid to enter and fill the pail bailer. A handle is provided across the open top of the pail bailer and its ends are secured in diametrically opposed brackets enabling the handle to be rotated through an arc greater than 180.degree. or be locked within the brackets in vertical, coaxial alignment with the longitudinal axis of the pail bailer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1995
    Inventor: Joseph A. Murray
  • Patent number: 5396399
    Abstract: An improved handle/prop is provided for a pen-based computer wherein the handle/prop is pivotally mounted to opposite side edges of the computer. The handle/prop can be pivoted and locked into a plurality of different positions. These positions are selected to facilitate carrying the computer, supporting the computer on a flat surface in one or more inclined positions for writing and/or viewing, and holding the computer during writing. In particular, to facilitate writing on the computer screen while holding the computer, the handle/prop is mounted so that it can be swung into a recessed position behind an overlapping portion of the front display surface. This will minimize the size of the computer and minimize interference with holding the computer and writing on its screen at the same time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1995
    Assignee: Telepad Corporation
    Inventors: William A. Blair, Scott J. Dankman
  • Patent number: 5370263
    Abstract: A ladder caddy (10) includes a rigid tray (12) and a ladder-engaging handle (14)which together define a generally rectangular mounting opening (80) positioned laterally adjacent a mounting side (38) of the tray. The mounting opening is of a size and shape for receiving therein an apex portion (82) and portions of leg pairs (86, 88) of an A-frame ladder (84) when the legs are in a separated, deployed configuration, but sufficiently small that the ladder-engaging handle and the rigid tray contact the separated leg pairs of the ladder near the apex portion whereby the ladder caddy remains mounted on the A-frame ladder. The ladder-engaging handle comprises two follower arms (54a and b) which are slidably engaged in track slots (48a and b) of the rigid tray. The ladder-engaging handle also includes an outer member, or yoke bar, (60) which is rotatably attached to the follower arms and which can be rotated to change the size of the mounting opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Assignees: Harry L. Brown, Lyle L. Tatroe
    Inventor: Harry L. Brown