ATTACHABLE HANDLE FOR A LID
An attachable handle for a container lid is constructed and arranged such that the container and lid assembly is able to be lifted and/or transported by use of the attachable handle. The attachable handle includes a base portion which is constructed and arranged for attachment to a lid, a first bail joined to the base portion by means of a first flexible section and a second bail joined to the base portion by means of a second flexible section.
1 . An attachable handle for a container lid is constructed and arranged such that the container and lid assembly is able to be lifted and/or transported by use of the attachable handle, said attachable handle comprising:
a cross member constructed and arranged for attachment to a lid;
a first bail joined to said cross member by means of a first flexible section; and
a second bail joined to said cross member by means of a second flexible section.
2 . The attachable handle of claim 1 wherein said attachable handle is a single-piece, molded plastic component.
3 . The attachable handle of claim 1 wherein said attachable handle is an adhesive-backed sticker.
4 . The attachable handle of claim 1 wherein said first flexible section extends along a portion of said cross member.
5 . The attachable handle of claim 1 wherein each bail defines an opening which is constructed and arranged for use in lifting and/or transporting said container lid assembly.
6 . The attachable handle of claim 1 wherein said first flexible section is constructed and arranged into two spaced-apart sections.
7 . The attachable handle of claim 1 wherein said second flexible section is constructed and arranged into two said spaced-apart sections.
8 . The attachable handle of claim 1 wherein said first and second bails each includes a fingertip recess to initiate a pivoting action of the bail.
9 . In combination:
a lid which is constructed and arranged for securement to a container; and
an attachable handle for a container lid is constructed and arranged such that the container and lid assembly is able to be lifted and/or transported by use of the attachable handle, said attachable handle comprising:
a cross member constructed and arranged for attachment to a lid;
a first bail joined to said cross member by means of a first living hinge; and
a second bail joined to said cross member by means of a second living hinge.
10 . The combination of claim 9 wherein said lid includes a raised plateau and a cooperating recess.
11 . The combination of claim 10 wherein said cooperating recess receives a portion of one of said first and second bails.
12 . The combination of claim 11 wherein said lid includes another raised plateau and another cooperating recess.
13 . The combination of claim 12 wherein said another cooperating recess receives a portion of the other of said first and second bails.
14 . The combination of claim 13 wherein said cross member is positioned between and has a line-line-to fit with said pair of raised plateaus.
15 . The combination of claim 9 wherein said lid includes a pair of raised plateaus and said cross member is positioned between and has a line-to-line fit with said pair of raised plateaus.
16 . The combination of claim 9 wherein said lid further includes a bail retention feature to help capture a bail in a folded down position.
17 . An attachable handle for a container lid is constructed and arranged such that the container and lid assembly is able to be lifted and/or transported by use of the attachable handle, said attachable handle comprising:
a structural portion constructed and arranged for attachment to a lid; and
a bail joined to said structural portion by means of a living hinge.
18 . The attachable handle of claim 17 wherein said attachable handle is a single-piece-molded plastic component.
19 . The attachable handle of claim 17 wherein said attachable handle is an adhesive-backed sticker.
20 . The attachable handle of claim 17 wherein said living hinge extends along part of said structural portion.
21 . The attachable handle of claim 17 wherein said bail defines an opening which is constructed and arranged for use in lifting and/or transporting said container and lid assembly.
22 . The attachable handle of claim 17 wherein said bail includes a fingertip recess to initiate a pivoting action of the bail.
23 . In combination:
a lid which is constructed and arranged for securement to a container; and
an attachable handle for a container lid is constructed and arranged such that the container and lid assembly is able to be lifted and/or transported by use of the attachable handle, said attachable handle comprising:
a structural portion constructed and arranged for attachment to a lid; and
a bail joined to said structural portion by means of a living hinge.
24 . The combination of 23 wherein said lid includes a raised plateau and a cooperating recess.
25 . The combination of claim 24 wherein said cooperating recess receives a portion of one of said first and second bails.
26 . The combination of claim 23 wherein said lid further includes a bail retention feature to help capture a bail in a folded down position.