Replacement gripping member
US11667438B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D2525/289
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An improved gripping member for a weight bearing container. The gripping member is specifically designed to either replace an existing gripping member, or improve a two part handle for a weight bearing container by providing a larger diameter gripping surface. The improved gripping member is formed of two identical mating halves that can be releasably attached to form a cylindrical gripping surface with a relatively large diameter. When attached about an existing gripping member or wire handle portion of a two part handle the inventive gripping member provides a large diameter gripping surface to distribute the weight of the container about a larger portion of the user's palm.
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