STRETCH WRAP HAND DISPENSER PRODUCED FROM NON-TRADITIONAL POLYMERS OR NATURAL MATERIALS

Abstract

A handle produced from non-traditional polymers or natural materials used for dispensing stretch film. The handle provides the same functionality as current options but reduces the amount of single use plastic waste associated with stretch film usage.

Claims

1. A handle used with a stretch film dispenser to dispense stretch film from a roll comprising: a cylinder with side walls having a closed bottom and an opening on top of said cylinder for holding said stretch film; said handle consisting of recycled resins.

2. The handle of claim 1 further comprising: said handle having a collar extending from the top opening.

3. The handle of claim 1 wherein said opening slides over an extended core of said stretch film dispenser.

4. The handle of claim 3 wherein said extended core has a groove to removably attach to said handle.

5. The handle of claim 3 wherein said handle and said extended core have different coefficients of friction and said handle is deformable.

6. The handle of claim 3 wherein ribs or other projections extend from inner surface of said handle.

7. The handle of claim 1 wherein said handle comprises a plug or extension that is inserted into a core of said stretch film dispenser.

8. The handle of claim 1 wherein said handle is used in place of a core of said stretch film dispenser.

9. The handle of claim 1 wherein said recycled resins are 100% post-consumer recycled content.

10. The handle of claim 1 wherein said recycled resins are a blend of post-consumer recycled content with virgin resin.

11. The handle of claim 1 wherein said recycled resins are 100% post-industrial recycled content.

12. The handle of claim 1 wherein said recycled resins are a blend of post-industrial recycled content with virgin resin.

13. The handle of claim 1 wherein said recycled resins contain 100% recycled content as a blend of post-consumer and post-industrial recycled content.

14. The handle of claim 1 wherein said recycled resins contain a blend of post-consumer and post-industrial recycled content with virgin resin.

15. The handle of claim 1 wherein said handle is made of single piece construction.

16. The handle of claim 1 wherein said handle is comprised of multiple pieces.

17. The handle of claim 1 wherein said handle is used in single handle applications for rolls of stretch film from about 2″ to 15″ wide.

18. The handle of claim 1 wherein said handle is a pair of handles used in a multiple handle application for rolls of stretch film from about 8″ to 30″ wide.

19. The handle of claim 1 wherein said handle is recyclable.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] FIG. 1a shows a profile view of a handle of the present invention designed to slide over an extended core. FIG. 1b show a top view of the handle.

[0034] FIG. 2a shows the handle of FIG. 1 being placed over an extended core of a single handle application. FIG. 2b shows the extended core fully seated in the handle.

[0035] FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of the present invention showing two handles sliding over a stretch film roll's extended core in a multiple handle application.

[0036] FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of the present invention showing a top view of a handle designed to be inserted into a stretch film roll's inner core.

[0037] FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of the present invention showing a side view of a handle designed to be inserted into a stretch film roll's inner core.

[0038] FIG. 6 shows an embodiment of the present invention showing two handles, the type shown in

[0039] FIGS. 4 and 5, sliding into a stretch film roll's inner core in a multiple handle application.

[0040] FIG. 7 show an embodiment of the present invention showing components of a handle designed for a coreless application.

[0041] FIG. 8 shows an embodiment of the present invention showing the handle of FIG. 7 installed in a coreless application.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0042] FIG. 1a shows a profile of a handle 10 having a collar 14 and a side wall in the form of a cylinder 16. FIG. 1b shows a top view of handle 10 showing the collar 14, the side walls 16 and the top opening 11.

[0043] FIG. 2a shows handle 10 made from non-traditional polymers or natural materials in a single handle application. The extended core 20 extends past one edge of the stretch film 30. The extended core 20 has a grove 22 which will attach to a device on the inside of the handle 10. In FIG. 2b, the handle 10 slides over the extended core 20 and becomes fully seated before contacting film 30.

[0044] FIG. 3 shows handles 10 made from non-traditional polymers or natural materials in a multiple handle application. The extended core 20 extends past both edges of the stretch film 30. A handle 10 slides over the extended core 20 on one end of the roll, and second handle 10 slides over the extended core 20 on the opposite end.

[0045] FIG. 4 shows the top view of handle 40 made from non-traditional polymers or natural materials designed to be inserted into a stretch film roll's inner core. The handle shown has an outer surface 42 which the user holds when unrolling the film. There is an inner braking mechanism 44 that the user will squeeze to increase tension on the film as it is being unrolled.

[0046] FIG. 5 shows the side view of handle 40 made from non-traditional polymers or natural materials designed to be inserted into a stretch film roll's inner core. The insert 46 is sized to fit snuggly within the inner core while the outer surface 42 is wide and stays located outside of the core.

[0047] FIG. 6 shows handle 40 with an outer surface 42 made from non-traditional polymers or natural materials in a multiple handle application. The inner core 50 is approximately flush with both edges of the stretch film 30. The insert portion 46 (not shown) of handle 40 slides into core 50 on one end of the roll, and second handle 40 is installed into the opposite end in the same manner.

[0048] FIG. 7 shows a multi-piece handle 60 made from non-traditional polymers or natural materials designed for a coreless application. In place of a core, section 62 is inserted through the center of the roll of film leaving a graspable area 64 extended past the edge of the film.

[0049] FIG. 8 shows the multi-piece handle 60 made from non-traditional polymer or natural materials installed in a coreless application. Once inserted, section 62, shown in FIG. 7, is located within the coreless stretch film 80 and is not visible. The graspable area 64 extends past the edge of the coreless film 80.