Patent ID: 7097033

Claim:
A handle structure for a low depth case for holding containers, the low depth case having a bottom portion and a pair of opposing side walls attached thereto, the handle structure adapted for handling by a user in one of a palm-up or palm-down orientation, the handle structure comprising: an inner wall member; and an outer wall member disposed in a corresponding one of the pair of opposing sidewalls and attached to the inner wall member to define a finger receiving area therebetween, the outer wall member having an upper portion and a recessed lower portion having a lower edge, the recessed lower portion and corresponding sidewall defining a hand-opening area extending into the low depth case, at least one ledge extending outwardly from at least one edge of the recessed portion, wherein in the palm-up orientation the user's fingers extend into the hand-opening area and so that the user's palm faces up such that when the user exerts force against the lower edge, the low depth case may be raised, and wherein in the palm-down orientation, the user's fingers wrap around the upper portion of the outer wall and extend into the finger receiving area, such that the user may maneuver the low depth case.