Container with foldable handles

Details Container with foldable handles Container with foldable handles

1990-01-09

1990-12-04

Moy, Joseph Man-Fu

Receptacles

Outlet or junction box type

Sectional receptacle

B65D 2528

Patent

active

049747428

ABSTRACT:
A container (20) suited to contain foodstuff has a handle assembly (41), a plastic body (22) and a metal closure (24) sealed to the plastic body (22) preferably by a double seam (60). The plastic seam ring (34) having a top portion (36) and inner and outer skirts (40, 38) descending therefrom is provided by itself or is mounted over the double seam (60) to conceal the metal of at least the double seam (60). A central panel (30) of the metal closure (24) bounded by a parting line (32) can be removed by the consumer to expose the contents of the container (20). The handle assembly (41) is attached to the inner skirt (40) at a base (76) and includes a central member (78) attached to the base (76). In storage, the handle assembly (41) is positioned within the inner skirt (40) of the seam ring (34). The handle assembly (41 ) and has two handles (80) that are attached to the central member (78) at hinges (86, 88). Additional hinges (94, 96) are located between the base (76) and the central member (78) to allow the handle assembly (41) to be pivoted from within the inner skirt (40) over the top portion (36) and against the outer skirt (38). The handles (80) may then be folded about the central member (78) at the hinges (86, 88) to form a means by which a consumer may grip the container (10).

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