Patent ID: 11912477
Assignee: YETI COOLERS, LLC
Field: Handling (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC A  B | IPC B

Claim 14:
15. A container, comprising:
a base portion including:
a sidewall structure having a first side, a second side opposite the first side, the sidewall structure having a first end and a second end;
a bottom portion connected to a first end of the sidewall structure;
an opening formed at the second end of the sidewall structure, opposite the first end, the opening being configured to allow access to an interior void of the container formed by the sidewall structure and the bottom portion;

a lid connected to the base portion, the lid having an open configuration and a closed configuration, the lid configured to cover the opening formed at the second end of the sidewall structure when the container is in the closed configuration, and to allow access to the opening when the container is in the open configuration; and
a latch assembly pivotally connected to the lid, the latch assembly having a locked position and an unlocked position,
wherein the lid includes a handle assembly comprising a handle, a plunger that includes a biasing member, and a detent member,
wherein the handle includes a grip portion and a pair of legs, wherein each leg of the pair of legs includes a pocket that receives the biasing member and the plunger;
wherein the handle has a stowed position and a carry position, wherein the detent member is located in a receiver on the lid, and
wherein the biasing member provides a longitudinal force on the plunger to prevent inadvertent movement of the handle.