U.S. patent application number 16/103855 was filed with the patent office on 2019-02-21 for removable handle for container members.
The applicant listed for this patent is Monique Hughes. Invention is credited to Monique Hughes.
Application Number | 20190055061 16/103855 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 65360999 |
Filed Date | 2019-02-21 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20190055061 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Hughes; Monique |
February 21, 2019 |
REMOVABLE HANDLE FOR CONTAINER MEMBERS
Abstract
A removable handle for container members structured and arranged
to be easily applied to existing beverage bottles, such as two and
three-liter containers and large wine bottles to provide a
convenient and easy means of handling, pouring, and transporting
larger beverage bottles and containers, that are otherwise
difficult to hold and even require two hands to do so.
Inventors: |
Hughes; Monique; (Bronx,
NY) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
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Type |
Hughes; Monique |
Bronx |
NY |
US |
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Family ID: |
65360999 |
Appl. No.: |
16/103855 |
Filed: |
August 14, 2018 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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62545997 |
Aug 15, 2017 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B65D 23/104 20130101;
B65D 23/106 20130101 |
International
Class: |
B65D 23/10 20060101
B65D023/10 |
Claims
1. A removable handle for container members, comprising: a gripping
portion including: an elongated contact member; wherein said
elongated contact member is adapted to contact a side portion of a
container; a hand gripping member; wherein said hand gripping
member is connected to said elongated contact member and is adapted
to be gripped by a user and manipulate said removable handle; and a
connector portion including: an elongated first connector strap
including: a first connector member on a distal end thereof;
wherein said elongated first connector strap is connected to said
gripping portion at a proximal end thereof; an elongated second
connector strap including: a second connector member on a distal
end thereof adapted to releasably connect with said first connector
member; wherein said elongated second connector strap is connected
to said gripping portion at a proximal end thereof and spaced from
said first connector strap; wherein said first and second connector
straps are adapted to wrap around said container and releasably
connect with one another via said first and second connector
members to thereby releasably hold said container member against
said elongated contact member of said gripping portion; wherein
said removable handle is adapted to releasably connect with said
container member such that a user can manipulate said container
member via said hand gripping member.
2. The removable handle of claim 1, wherein said first connector
member is adjustably connected to said distal end of said first
connector strap, such that said connector portion can be adjusted
to connect with containers of differing diameters.
3. The removable handle of claim 1, wherein said first and second
connector members form a snap-lock to releasably connect with one
another.
4. The removable handle of claim 1, wherein said elongated contact
member includes a curved surface thereon adapted to increase a
contact surface area between said elongated contact member and an
outer curved surface of a container member.
5. The removable handle of claim 4, wherein said curved surface
extends along a substantial length of said elongated contact
member.
6. The removable handle of claim 1, wherein said proximal ends of
said first and second connector straps have a width greater than
the width of said distal ends.
7. The removable handle of claim 1, wherein said first and second
connector straps are formed from an insulating material.
8. The removable handle of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of
said hand gripping member is formed from a rubber material.
9. The removable handle of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of
said hand gripping member is formed from a plastic material.
10. The removable handle of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of
said gripping portion is formed from a plastic material.
11. The removable handle of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of
said elongated contact member is formed from a rubber material.
12. The removable handle of claim 2, wherein said second connector
member is adjustably connected to said distal end of said second
connector strap, such that said connector portion can be further
adjusted to connect with containers of differing diameters.
13. The removable handle of claim 1, wherein said elongated contact
member is formed having a length of 111/2 inches.
14. The removable handle of claim 13, wherein said elongated
contact member is formed having a width between 1/2 and 11/2
inches.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] The present application is related to and claims priority
from prior provisional application Ser. No. 62/545,997, filed Aug.
15, 2017 which application is incorporated herein by reference.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
[0002] A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains
material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright
owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of
the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the
Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise
reserves all copyright rights whatsoever. 37 CFR 1.71(d).
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] The following includes information that may be useful in
understanding the present invention(s). It is not an admission that
any of the information provided herein is prior art, or material,
to the presently described or claimed inventions, or that any
publication or document that is specifically or implicitly
referenced is prior art.
1. Field of the Invention
[0004] The present invention relates generally to the field of
handled devices and more specifically relates to a removable handle
for container members structured and arranged to be easily applied
to existing beverage bottles, such as two and three-liter
containers and large wine bottles to provide a convenient and easy
means of handling, pouring, and transporting larger beverage
bottles and containers, that are otherwise difficult to hold and
even require two hands to do so.
2. Description of the Related Art
[0005] In few areas do Americans' taste vary as widely as in
beverages. Once they have reached the point where milk is not the
only game in town, choices provide an almost unending assortment of
drinks, with each category containing a plethora of selections.
From frothy cappuccinos and herbal teas to citrus-tinged colas and
fruity combination juices featuring apple and papaya, there is sure
to be a tasty beverage for anyone. In addition to providing a
refreshing drink to accentuate a meal or a needed boost of energy
in the mornings, beverages also serve a practical and healthy
purpose in that they rehydrate the body with much needed liquids.
Whether for health reasons or simple enjoyment, perhaps the most
popular beverage is soda. Studies have shown that teenage boys and
girls drink twice as much soda pop as milk. In fact, the average 12
to 19 year old male consumes more than two cans of soda per day
(five percent of this group drinks five or more cans per day).
Among females, the average teen consumes one can of soda per day
(five percent of female teens drink more than three cans per day).
Overall, Americans are consuming twice as much soda as they did 25
years ago, at a cost of 54 million per year.
[0006] With soda being the drink of choice for so many households,
families tend to purchase these beverages packaged in large,
economy sized plastic bottles. Offered in two and three-liter
varieties, colas and citrus sodas packaged in this manner are more
cost-effective for families on a tight budget, allowing them to
enjoy more drink for less money. In addition, two and three-liter
bottles permit users to consume as little or as much soda as they
want at one time, whereas cans can be too much for some, especially
children. As a result, as much as half a can of soda ends up being
wasted. However, for all the convenience offered by large plastic
soda containers, there is a drawback to their use. Particularly,
the girth and weight of these bottles can be challenging to operate
when attempting to pour a glass of drink. Unable to achieve a firm
grip on the wide, round container, consumers often find themselves
dropping the bottle or grasping the plastic too tightly, which can
also result in splashes and spills. Awkward and cumbersome, these
containers can be virtually impossible to manage for the tiny hands
of children, and for those who suffer from limited physical
capabilities.
[0007] Various attempts have been made to solve problems found in
handled device art. Among these are found in: U.S. Pat. No.
7,988,213 to Philip S. Muhlfelder; U.S. Publication No.
2009/0065469 to Troy L. McClellan et al.; and U.S. Pat. No.
9,114,911 to Douglas Laib et al. This prior art is representative
of handled devices for use on beverage bottles.
[0008] Ideally, a removable handle for container members should be
user-friendly and safe in-use and yet would operate reliably and be
manufactured at a modest expense. Thus, a need exists for a
removable handle for container members structured and arranged to
be easily applied to existing beverage bottles, such as two and
three-liter containers and large wine bottles to provide a
convenient and easy means of handling, pouring, and transporting
larger beverage bottles and containers, that are otherwise
difficult to hold and even require two hands to do so and to avoid
the above-mentioned problems.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0009] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known
of handled device art, the present invention provides a novel
Removable Handle for Container Members. The general purpose of the
present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater
detail is to provide a removable handle for container members
structured and arranged to be easily applied to existing beverage
bottles, such as two and three-liter containers and large wine
bottles to provide a convenient and easy means of handling,
pouring, and transporting larger beverage bottles and containers,
that are otherwise difficult to hold and even require two hands to
do so.
[0010] A removable handle for container members, comprising: a
gripping portion and connector portion. The gripping portion
includes an elongated contact member and a hand gripping member.
Wherein the elongated contact member is adapted to contact a side
portion of a container. Wherein the hand gripping member is
connected to the elongated contact member and is adapted to be
gripped by a user and manipulate the removable handle.
[0011] The connector portion including an elongated first connector
strap including a first connector member on a distal end thereof,
an elongated second connector strap including a second connector
member on a distal end thereof adapted to releasably connect with
the first connector member. Wherein the elongated first connector
strap is connected to the gripping portion at a proximal end
thereof. Wherein the elongated second connector strap is connected
to the gripping portion at a proximal end thereof and spaced from
the first connector strap. Wherein the first and second connector
straps are adapted to wrap around the container and releasably
connect with one another via the first and second connector members
to thereby releasably hold the container member against the
elongated contact member of the gripping portion. Wherein the
removable handle is adapted to releasably connect with the
container member such that a user can manipulate the container
member via the hand gripping member.
[0012] The present invention holds significant improvements and
serves as a Removable Handle for Container Members. For purposes of
summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel
features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be
understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved
in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention.
Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that
achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as
taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may
be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which
are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and
distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification.
These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present
invention will become better understood with reference to the
following drawings and detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0013] The figures which accompany the written portion of this
specification illustrate embodiments and method(s) of use for the
present invention, a Removable Handle for Container Members,
constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present
invention.
[0014] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view illustrating a Removable
Handle having a gripping portion and a connector portion of the
Removable Handle for Container Members for according to an
embodiment of the present invention.
[0015] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating another view of
Removable Handle having a gripping portion and a connector portion
of the Removable Handle for Container Members according to an
embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1.
[0016] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the Removable
Handle for Container Members removably-coupled to a beverage can
according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1.
[0017] FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the Removable
Handle for Container Members removably-coupled to a wine bottle
according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1.
[0018] The various embodiments of the present invention will
hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings,
wherein like designations denote like elements.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] As discussed above, embodiments of the present invention
relate to a handled device and more particularly to a Removable
Handle For Container Members structured and arranged to be easily
applied to existing beverage bottles, such as two and three-liter
containers and large wine bottles to provide a convenient and easy
means of handling, pouring, and transporting larger beverage
bottles and containers, that are otherwise difficult to hold and
even require two hands to do so.
[0020] Generally speaking, the Removable Handle for Container
Members comprises a specially designed handle that can be easily
attached to standard bottle liquid containers.
[0021] Fabricated of a durable plastic material, the Grip Bottle EZ
could be basically rectangular in shape. Measuring approximately
eleven and one-half inches (111/2'') in length and one half to one
and one-half inches (1/2''-11/2'') in width, the unit could be
slightly curved to provide ample space for the fingers when in use.
The base of the unit could feature an adjustable strap, with
interlocking pegs that allow the ring like strap to be widened and
tightened to accommodate variously sized bottles and cans. The
actual handle of the unit would contain a series of rubberized
grooved indentations to facilitate a firm grip while pouring from
or carrying a bottle or can. As an additional consideration, the
Removable Handle for Container Members units could be offered in a
wide array of sizes, colors, and designs. A gold colored Removable
Handle for Container Members could also be produced for use at
either formal or festive social events. In addition, personalized
logos could be displayed on the Removable Handle for Container
Members, and the inclusion of Braille is also an option.
[0022] The Removable Handle for Container Members would provide a
convenient assist for managing large bottle beverage containers.
Eliminating the hassles encountered when trying to pour drink from
these heavy, bulky bottles, the Removable Handle for Container
Members would offer a sure, effortless grip for all who use it.
Sized to fit most bottles and cans, the Removable Handle for
Container Members could be easily and securely attached to a
container in a matter of seconds. This handy product would also
prove invaluable to sufferers of ailments such as arthritis,
providing an easy, pain free means of pouring soda from these
containers. While primarily conceived for use with soda and wine
bottles, the versatile Removable Handle for Container Members could
easily be modified to accommodate other beverage containers such as
milk cartons and orange juice bottles. Attractive as well as
functional, there is sure to be a variety of this product to appeal
to any user, from children to seniors, thus the Removable Handle
for Container Members should be well received by the vast majority
of household consumers, a very sizable market potential.
[0023] Referring to the drawings by numerals of reference there is
shown in FIGS. 1-4, perspective views illustrating removable handle
100 for container members 350 according to an embodiment of the
present invention.
[0024] Removable handle 100 for container members 350, comprising:
gripping portion 110 and connector portion 150. Gripping portion
110 includes elongated contact member 120 and hand gripping member
140. Wherein elongated contact member 120 is adapted to contact
side portion 360 of container 350 as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4.
Wherein elongated contact member 120 includes curved surface 130
thereon adapted to increase a contact surface area between
elongated contact member 120 and an outer curved surface of
container member 350. Wherein curved surface 130 extends along a
substantial length of elongated contact member 120. Wherein at
least a portion of elongated contact member 120 is formed from a
rubber material. Wherein elongated contact member 120 is formed
having a length of 111/2 inches. Wherein elongated contact member
120 is formed having a width between 1/2 and 11/2 inches.
[0025] Wherein hand gripping member 140 is connected to elongated
contact member 120 and is adapted to be gripped by user 450 and
manipulate removable handle 100 as shown in FIG. 4. Wherein
removable handle 100 is adapted to releasably connect with
container member 350 such that user 450 can manipulate container
member 350 via hand gripping member 140. Wherein at least a portion
of hand gripping member 140 is formed from a rubber material.
Wherein at least a portion of hand gripping member 140 is formed
from a plastic material. Wherein at least a portion of gripping
portion 140 is formed from a plastic material.
[0026] Connector portion 150 including elongated first connector
strap 160 including first connector member 170 on distal end 164
thereof and elongated second connector strap 180 including second
connector member 190 on distal end 184 thereof adapted to
releasably connect with first connector member 170. Wherein
elongated first connector strap 160 is connected to gripping
portion 110 at proximal end 168 thereof. Wherein first connector
member 170 is adjustably connected to distal end 164 of first
connector strap 160, such that connector portion 150 can be
adjusted to connect with containers 350 of differing diameters.
Wherein first connector member 170 and second connector member 190
form snap-lock 194 to releasably connect with one another.
[0027] Wherein elongated second connector strap 180 is connected to
gripping portion 110 at a proximal end 188 thereof and spaced from
first connector strap 160. Wherein first connector strap 160 and
second connector strap 180 are adapted to wrap around container 350
and releasably connect with one another via first connector member
170 and second connector member 190 to thereby releasably hold the
container member 350 against elongated contact member 120 of
gripping portion 110. Wherein second connector member 190 is
adjustably connected to distal end 184 of second connector strap
180, such that connector portion 150 can be further adjusted to
connect with containers 350 of differing diameters. Wherein
proximal end 168 of first connector strap 160 and proximate end 188
of second connector strap 180 have a width greater than the width
of distal end 164 of first connector strap 160 and distal end 184
of second connector strap 180. Wherein first connector strap 160
and second connector strap 180 are formed from an insulating
material.
[0028] The embodiments of the invention described herein are
exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements
can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent
results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit
and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing
abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the
public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and
practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal
terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory
inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of
the application.
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