Patent ID: 8032986
Filing Date: 2011-10-11
Classification: A45F,B65D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A carry handle comprised of: a layer of tear-resistant bonding material having a bottom side and a top side, and having a width and length, at least one tear-resistant flexible handle having a first end, a second end, and a folded center section having an I-shaped plan view, a third pressure sensitive adhesive layer affixed to the top side of said first end and second end, a protective layer affixed to said second pressure sensitive adhesive layer and said third pressure sensitive adhesive layer, said protective layer having at least one opening to allow for access to the at least one flexible handle; a tear-resistant surface layer having a centralized hole and a bottom surface substantially coated with a fourth pressure sensitive adhesive layer, wherein the folded middle handle can be extended through the centralized hole, and then reinserted under the protective layer after use; and wherein a smooth top surface is created when the folded middle handle is under the protective layer, wherein said smooth top surface facilitates contact with automated equipment.