Patent ID: 6721996
Filing Date: 2004-04-20
Classification: A47J,Y10T

Abstract:
A handle for a container comprising:a mounting band formed as a continuous loop for positioning on an outer peripheral surface of a container, the outer peripheral surface of the container being tapered inwardly from a top to a bottom of the container, the inside dimensions of the mounting band being greater than outside dimensions of the outer peripheral surface at the bottom of the container, and being less than or equal to the outside dimensions of the outer peripheral surface at the top of the container; said handle including: a retaining portion for securing between the mounting band and an outer peripheral surface of a container; a holding portion extending from the retaining portion; and a gripping portion extending from the holding portion; wherein positioning the mounting band relative to an outer peripheral surface of a container and wedging the mounting band relative thereto secures the retaining portion of the handle relative to the container and permits a user to hold the holding portion and grip the gripping portion during use of the handle.