Tommy Maurice Davis

US Patent:

53282663, Jul 12, 1994

Filed:

Jun 17, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/900941

Inventors:

Tommy L. Davis - Chicago IL

Assignee:

Stone Container Corporation - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B65D 3306

US Classification:

383 14

Abstract:

An extensible handle bag apparatus capable of being manufactured on conventional high-speed manufacturing equipment, wherein the handles of the bag apparatus are constructed from an extensible material which provide comfort to a person's hands when carrying the apparatus, as well as which provide substantial load carrying capabilities to the bag itself. One or more extensible handles are attached in a retracted position below the top peripheral edge of the bag until the handles are manually deployed by an individual making initial use of the fully constructed apparatus. The handles comprise a gripping member and two leg members operably attached to the gripping member. The handles further include attachment regions which are initially stretched, independent of the remainder of the handles so as to increase the surface area for adherence directly to the bag itself and/or to corresponding handle attachment patches.