Top lift container carrier with extendable carrier
US5655654A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65D71/504
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A plastic carrier for carrying a plurality of containers, such as bottles, cans and the like, includes a novel handle portion which, at rest, does not substantially extend above the tops of the containers, but permits the handle portion to expand upwardly to extend beyond the tops of the containers for carrying purposes. The carrier includes container engaging portions, each of which includes bands which define apertures therein for engaging the side walls of the containers to hold the containers therein to form a package. The handle portion extends generally perpendicular to the container engaging portions when the carrier is applied to the containers. The handle portion has elbows which generally straighten when the handle portion is expanded. A perforation line may be included in the handle portion to separate the strap portions from each other when torn.
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