Attachable handle for a lid

Abstract

An attachable handle for a container lid is constructed and arranged such that the container and lid assembly is able to be lifted and/or transported by use of the attachable handle. The attachable handle includes a base portion which is constructed and arranged for attachment to a lid, a first bail joined to the base portion by means of a first flexible section and a second bail joined to the base portion by means of a second flexible section.

1 . An attachable handle for a container lid is constructed and arranged such that the container and lid assembly is able to be lifted and/or transported by use of the attachable handle, said attachable handle comprising:
 a cross member constructed and arranged for attachment to a lid;   a first bail joined to said cross member by means of a first flexible section; and   a second bail joined to said cross member by means of a second flexible section.   
     
     
         2 . The attachable handle of  claim 1  wherein said attachable handle is a single-piece, molded plastic component. 
     
     
         3 . The attachable handle of  claim 1  wherein said attachable handle is an adhesive-backed sticker. 
     
     
         4 . The attachable handle of  claim 1  wherein said first flexible section extends along a portion of said cross member. 
     
     
         5 . The attachable handle of  claim 1  wherein each bail defines an opening which is constructed and arranged for use in lifting and/or transporting said container lid assembly. 
     
     
         6 . The attachable handle of  claim 1  wherein said first flexible section is constructed and arranged into two spaced-apart sections. 
     
     
         7 . The attachable handle of  claim 1  wherein said second flexible section is constructed and arranged into two said spaced-apart sections. 
     
     
         8 . The attachable handle of  claim 1  wherein said first and second bails each includes a fingertip recess to initiate a pivoting action of the bail. 
     
     
         9 . In combination:
 a lid which is constructed and arranged for securement to a container; and   an attachable handle for a container lid is constructed and arranged such that the container and lid assembly is able to be lifted and/or transported by use of the attachable handle, said attachable handle comprising:   a cross member constructed and arranged for attachment to a lid;   a first bail joined to said cross member by means of a first living hinge; and   a second bail joined to said cross member by means of a second living hinge.   
     
     
         10 . The combination of  claim 9  wherein said lid includes a raised plateau and a cooperating recess. 
     
     
         11 . The combination of  claim 10  wherein said cooperating recess receives a portion of one of said first and second bails. 
     
     
         12 . The combination of  claim 11  wherein said lid includes another raised plateau and another cooperating recess. 
     
     
         13 . The combination of  claim 12  wherein said another cooperating recess receives a portion of the other of said first and second bails. 
     
     
         14 . The combination of  claim 13  wherein said cross member is positioned between and has a line-line-to fit with said pair of raised plateaus. 
     
     
         15 . The combination of  claim 9  wherein said lid includes a pair of raised plateaus and said cross member is positioned between and has a line-to-line fit with said pair of raised plateaus. 
     
     
         16 . The combination of  claim 9  wherein said lid further includes a bail retention feature to help capture a bail in a folded down position. 
     
     
         17 . An attachable handle for a container lid is constructed and arranged such that the container and lid assembly is able to be lifted and/or transported by use of the attachable handle, said attachable handle comprising:
 a structural portion constructed and arranged for attachment to a lid; and   a bail joined to said structural portion by means of a living hinge.   
     
     
         18 . The attachable handle of  claim 17  wherein said attachable handle is a single-piece-molded plastic component. 
     
     
         19 . The attachable handle of  claim 17  wherein said attachable handle is an adhesive-backed sticker. 
     
     
         20 . The attachable handle of  claim 17  wherein said living hinge extends along part of said structural portion. 
     
     
         21 . The attachable handle of  claim 17  wherein said bail defines an opening which is constructed and arranged for use in lifting and/or transporting said container and lid assembly. 
     
     
         22 . The attachable handle of  claim 17  wherein said bail includes a fingertip recess to initiate a pivoting action of the bail. 
     
     
         23 . In combination:
 a lid which is constructed and arranged for securement to a container; and   an attachable handle for a container lid is constructed and arranged such that the container and lid assembly is able to be lifted and/or transported by use of the attachable handle, said attachable handle comprising:   a structural portion constructed and arranged for attachment to a lid; and   a bail joined to said structural portion by means of a living hinge.   
     
     
         24 . The combination of  23  wherein said lid includes a raised plateau and a cooperating recess. 
     
     
         25 . The combination of  claim 24  wherein said cooperating recess receives a portion of one of said first and second bails. 
     
     
         26 . The combination of  claim 23  wherein said lid further includes a bail retention feature to help capture a bail in a folded down position.