Container with foldable handles

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4974742
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07462572

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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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AMERICAN NATIONAL CAN COMPANY A CORP OF DELAWARE8770 WEST BRYN MAWR AVENUE CHICAGO IL 60631

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Farrell, Christopher J Arlington Heights, IL 19 1157
Hlobil, Thomas Fox River Grove, IL 2 64

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