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

Claim 0:
1. 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; and

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
wherein the lid includes a handle assembly comprising a handle that has a stowed position where the handle is generally parallel to an upper surface of the lid and a carry position where the handle is generally perpendicular to the upper surface of the lid;
wherein the handle includes a grip portion and a pair of legs, wherein each leg has a fixed end connected to an end of the grip portion, and a free end opposite the fixed end with a pocket located near the free end;
wherein the handle is recessed in a cavity formed in the upper surface of the lid; and
wherein the pocket of each leg receives a biasing member and a plunger, the plunger comprising a recess at a first end that receives the biasing member and a first plurality of engaging members at a second end opposite the first end; and
wherein the biasing member provides a longitudinal force on the plunger to prevent inadvertent movement of the handle.