Bail ear for plastic container
US4997098A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 1989 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D25/32
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A plastic pail having a continuous side wall and a radially extending rim includes a pair of diametrically opposed bail ears which receive a bail. The bail ears are of a box-like configuration and extend outwardly from the side wall and downwardly from the rim. An outer face of the bail ear has an aperture through which the bail is received. A plurality of connecting walls join the outer face with the side wall, and an arcuate configuration joins the connecting walls to the side wall. The bail includes an elongated gripping portion with a pair of diverging side portions extending therefrom. A pair of connectors defined by arcs having a circumferential extent greater than 180.degree. is joined to the respective side portions by substantially parallel end portions.
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