Handle for container

Abstract

A separately formed handle for a container includes an annular portion, an extension portion, and a grip portion. The annular portion can be configured to engage a portion of a separate container. The extension portion of the handle is connected to and extends from the annular portion and the grip portion is connected to the extension portion. In embodiments the grip portion includes a plurality of spaced apart fins having grooves on opposite surfaces thereof.

1 . A separately formed handle for a container, the handle comprising:
 an annular portion, the annular portion configured to engage a portion of said container;   an extension portion, the extension portion connected to and extending from the annular portion; and   a grip portion connected to the extension portion, the grip portion including a plurality of spaced apart fins having grooves on opposite surfaces thereof.   
     
     
         2 . The handle of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is comprised of plastic. 
     
     
         3 . The handle of  claim 1 , wherein the handle is comprised of one of high density polyethylene and polypropylene. 
     
     
         4 . The handle of  claim 1 , wherein a plurality of the spaced apart fins project inwardly toward the annular portion. 
     
     
         5 . The handle of  claim 1 , wherein at least some of the plurality of spaced apart fins are provided in one or more curved grip segments. 
     
     
         6 . The handle of  claim 5 , wherein the curved grip segments are configured to approximate a finger size of a user. 
     
     
         7 . The handle of  claim 1 , wherein the annular portion includes an outer frame portion and a flange portion. 
     
     
         8 . The handle of  claim 7 , wherein the flange portion has an inner diameter configured to fit over and engage an upper portion or neck of a container. 
     
     
         9 . The handle of  claim 7 , wherein the flange portion includes a plurality of radial segments that are at least partially separated by radial grooves. 
     
     
         10 . The handle of  claim 7 , wherein the annular portion includes a plurality of support formations formed in connection with the flange portion. 
     
     
         11 . The handle of  claim 7 , wherein the outer frame portion is circular or substantially circular. 
     
     
         12 . The handle of  claim 7 , wherein the outer frame portion includes an outer radial segment that is substantially linear or straight. 
     
     
         13 . The handle of  claim 12 , wherein the outer frame portion includes two outer radial segments, and such segments are provided at or about 180 degrees relative to one another. 
     
     
         14 . The handle of  claim 12 , wherein the extension portion connects to the outer radial segment of the outer frame portion that is substantially linear or straight. 
     
     
         15 . The handle of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of spaced apart fins are configured to be spaced such that at least four of the spaced apart fins provided around the handle portion are provided within a fingerbreadth of a user. 
     
     
         16 . The handle of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of spaced apart fins are configured to be spaced such that at least eight of the spaced apart fins provided around the handle portion are provided within a fingerbreadth of a user. 
     
     
         17 . The handle of  claim 1 , wherein the grip portion includes a backbone. 
     
     
         18 . The handle of  claim 17 , wherein the backbone generally runs along the length of the grip portion. 
     
     
         19 . The handle of  claim 17 , wherein the backbone includes an inner segment that is generally flat or smooth.