REMOVABLE HANDLE FOR CONTAINER MEMBERS

Abstract

A removable handle for container members structured and arranged to be easily applied to existing beverage bottles, such as two and three-liter containers and large wine bottles to provide a convenient and easy means of handling, pouring, and transporting larger beverage bottles and containers, that are otherwise difficult to hold and even require two hands to do so.

Claims

1. A removable handle for container members, comprising: a gripping portion including: an elongated contact member; wherein said elongated contact member is adapted to contact a side portion of a container; a hand gripping member; wherein said hand gripping member is connected to said elongated contact member and is adapted to be gripped by a user and manipulate said removable handle; and a connector portion including: an elongated first connector strap including: a first connector member on a distal end thereof; wherein said elongated first connector strap is connected to said gripping portion at a proximal end thereof; an elongated second connector strap including: a second connector member on a distal end thereof adapted to releasably connect with said first connector member; wherein said elongated second connector strap is connected to said gripping portion at a proximal end thereof and spaced from said first connector strap; wherein said first and second connector straps are adapted to wrap around said container and releasably connect with one another via said first and second connector members to thereby releasably hold said container member against said elongated contact member of said gripping portion; wherein said removable handle is adapted to releasably connect with said container member such that a user can manipulate said container member via said hand gripping member.

2. The removable handle of claim 1, wherein said first connector member is adjustably connected to said distal end of said first connector strap, such that said connector portion can be adjusted to connect with containers of differing diameters.

3. The removable handle of claim 1, wherein said first and second connector members form a snap-lock to releasably connect with one another.

4. The removable handle of claim 1, wherein said elongated contact member includes a curved surface thereon adapted to increase a contact surface area between said elongated contact member and an outer curved surface of a container member.

5. The removable handle of claim 4, wherein said curved surface extends along a substantial length of said elongated contact member.

6. The removable handle of claim 1, wherein said proximal ends of said first and second connector straps have a width greater than the width of said distal ends.

7. The removable handle of claim 1, wherein said first and second connector straps are formed from an insulating material.

8. The removable handle of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of said hand gripping member is formed from a rubber material.

9. The removable handle of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of said hand gripping member is formed from a plastic material.

10. The removable handle of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of said gripping portion is formed from a plastic material.

11. The removable handle of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of said elongated contact member is formed from a rubber material.

12. The removable handle of claim 2, wherein said second connector member is adjustably connected to said distal end of said second connector strap, such that said connector portion can be further adjusted to connect with containers of differing diameters.

13. The removable handle of claim 1, wherein said elongated contact member is formed having a length of 11 inches.

14. The removable handle of claim 13, wherein said elongated contact member is formed having a width between and 1 inches.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and method(s) of use for the present invention, a Removable Handle for Container Members, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present invention.

[0014] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view illustrating a Removable Handle having a gripping portion and a connector portion of the Removable Handle for Container Members for according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating another view of Removable Handle having a gripping portion and a connector portion of the Removable Handle for Container Members according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1.

[0016] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the Removable Handle for Container Members removably-coupled to a beverage can according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1.

[0017] FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the Removable Handle for Container Members removably-coupled to a wine bottle according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIG. 1.

[0018] The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] As discussed above, embodiments of the present invention relate to a handled device and more particularly to a Removable Handle For Container Members structured and arranged to be easily applied to existing beverage bottles, such as two and three-liter containers and large wine bottles to provide a convenient and easy means of handling, pouring, and transporting larger beverage bottles and containers, that are otherwise difficult to hold and even require two hands to do so.

[0020] Generally speaking, the Removable Handle for Container Members comprises a specially designed handle that can be easily attached to standard bottle liquid containers.

[0021] Fabricated of a durable plastic material, the Grip Bottle EZ could be basically rectangular in shape. Measuring approximately eleven and one-half inches (11) in length and one half to one and one-half inches (-1) in width, the unit could be slightly curved to provide ample space for the fingers when in use. The base of the unit could feature an adjustable strap, with interlocking pegs that allow the ring like strap to be widened and tightened to accommodate variously sized bottles and cans. The actual handle of the unit would contain a series of rubberized grooved indentations to facilitate a firm grip while pouring from or carrying a bottle or can. As an additional consideration, the Removable Handle for Container Members units could be offered in a wide array of sizes, colors, and designs. A gold colored Removable Handle for Container Members could also be produced for use at either formal or festive social events. In addition, personalized logos could be displayed on the Removable Handle for Container Members, and the inclusion of Braille is also an option.

[0022] The Removable Handle for Container Members would provide a convenient assist for managing large bottle beverage containers. Eliminating the hassles encountered when trying to pour drink from these heavy, bulky bottles, the Removable Handle for Container Members would offer a sure, effortless grip for all who use it. Sized to fit most bottles and cans, the Removable Handle for Container Members could be easily and securely attached to a container in a matter of seconds. This handy product would also prove invaluable to sufferers of ailments such as arthritis, providing an easy, pain free means of pouring soda from these containers. While primarily conceived for use with soda and wine bottles, the versatile Removable Handle for Container Members could easily be modified to accommodate other beverage containers such as milk cartons and orange juice bottles. Attractive as well as functional, there is sure to be a variety of this product to appeal to any user, from children to seniors, thus the Removable Handle for Container Members should be well received by the vast majority of household consumers, a very sizable market potential.

[0023] Referring to the drawings by numerals of reference there is shown in FIGS. 1-4, perspective views illustrating removable handle 100 for container members 350 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Removable handle 100 for container members 350, comprising: gripping portion 110 and connector portion 150. Gripping portion 110 includes elongated contact member 120 and hand gripping member 140. Wherein elongated contact member 120 is adapted to contact side portion 360 of container 350 as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. Wherein elongated contact member 120 includes curved surface 130 thereon adapted to increase a contact surface area between elongated contact member 120 and an outer curved surface of container member 350. Wherein curved surface 130 extends along a substantial length of elongated contact member 120. Wherein at least a portion of elongated contact member 120 is formed from a rubber material. Wherein elongated contact member 120 is formed having a length of 11 inches. Wherein elongated contact member 120 is formed having a width between and 1 inches.

[0025] Wherein hand gripping member 140 is connected to elongated contact member 120 and is adapted to be gripped by user 450 and manipulate removable handle 100 as shown in FIG. 4. Wherein removable handle 100 is adapted to releasably connect with container member 350 such that user 450 can manipulate container member 350 via hand gripping member 140. Wherein at least a portion of hand gripping member 140 is formed from a rubber material. Wherein at least a portion of hand gripping member 140 is formed from a plastic material. Wherein at least a portion of gripping portion 140 is formed from a plastic material.

[0026] Connector portion 150 including elongated first connector strap 160 including first connector member 170 on distal end 164 thereof and elongated second connector strap 180 including second connector member 190 on distal end 184 thereof adapted to releasably connect with first connector member 170. Wherein elongated first connector strap 160 is connected to gripping portion 110 at proximal end 168 thereof. Wherein first connector member 170 is adjustably connected to distal end 164 of first connector strap 160, such that connector portion 150 can be adjusted to connect with containers 350 of differing diameters. Wherein first connector member 170 and second connector member 190 form snap-lock 194 to releasably connect with one another.

[0027] Wherein elongated second connector strap 180 is connected to gripping portion 110 at a proximal end 188 thereof and spaced from first connector strap 160. Wherein first connector strap 160 and second connector strap 180 are adapted to wrap around container 350 and releasably connect with one another via first connector member 170 and second connector member 190 to thereby releasably hold the container member 350 against elongated contact member 120 of gripping portion 110. Wherein second connector member 190 is adjustably connected to distal end 184 of second connector strap 180, such that connector portion 150 can be further adjusted to connect with containers 350 of differing diameters. Wherein proximal end 168 of first connector strap 160 and proximate end 188 of second connector strap 180 have a width greater than the width of distal end 164 of first connector strap 160 and distal end 184 of second connector strap 180. Wherein first connector strap 160 and second connector strap 180 are formed from an insulating material.

[0028] The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.