Patent ID: 6382691
Filing Date: 2002-05-07
Classification: A45F,B44D,E06C

Abstract:
A detachable handle support for carrying containers having an upper annular ridge, said support comprising:an elongated rigid member including a lower portion and an upper portion, said lower portion having a protruding section capable of embracing an outer sidewall of a container, said upper portion extending in the opposite direction of said lower portion, said rigid member being adaptably positioned parallel to the longitudinal central axis of the container with said upper portion of said rigid member extending a predetermined length above the uppermost portion of the container; and an annular band having a first end and a second end, wherein said first and second ends of said annular band are pivotally attached to said rigid member to permit said annular band to be relatively turned from an outwardly disposed position to accept the container to an inwardly disposed position relative to said rigid member, said annular band being adapted to extend circumferentially about the container to securely embrace the outer sidewall of the container to said protruding section of said lower portion, said annular band being placed in proximity to the uppermost portion of the container, below the upper annular ridge of the container to prevent slippage of the container from said annular band during transport, whereby said protruding section and said annular band are collectively configured to stabilize and support the container without the use of a bottom support member or foot.