Pail handle

Abstract

A pail handle having an integral grip, straps and pivot mechanism. The grip has ribs and spine, and optionally a writing section for insertion of a logo or other writing.

1 . A pail handle comprising: 
 a grip having ribs along at least a portion of the grip length and a spine disposed along at least a portion of the grip length;    a first strap section having a first end and a second end, the first end extending from a first end of the grip;    a second strap section having a first end and a second end, the first end extending from a second end of the grip;    at least a portion of a first pivot mechanism disposed at the second end of the first strap section; and    at least a portion of a second pivot mechanism disposed at the second end of the first strap section.    
   
   
       2 . The pail handle of  claim 1  wherein the grip is integral with the strap.  
   
   
       3 . The pail handle of  claim 1  wherein the grip has a bottom surface with a length in the range of about 6.0 cm to about 12.0 cm; and 
 an area in the range of about 4.5 cm 2  to about 21 cm 2 .    
   
   
       4 . The pail handle of  claim 3  wherein the bottom surface has a length in the range of about 7.5 cm to about 10.0 cm; and 
 an area in the range of about 7.5 cm 2  to about 15 cm 2 .    
   
   
       5 . The pail handle of  claim 1  wherein the outer diameter of the grip is in the range of about 2.0 cm to about 2.5 cm.  
   
   
       6 . The pail handle of  claim 1  wherein the grip has a length of about 7.5 cm to about 10.0 cm.  
   
   
       7 . The pail handle of  claim 1  wherein the grip is contoured to a typical hand profile.  
   
   
       8 . The pail handle of  claim 1  further comprising: 
 through-slots in the grip.    
   
   
       9 . The pail handle of  claim 1  further comprising a writing section disposed on the handle.  
   
   
       10 . The pail handle of  claim 9  wherein the writing section is a pocket for insertion of a writing.  
   
   
       11 . The pail handle of  claim 9  wherein the writing section is engravable.  
   
   
       12 . The pail handle of  claim 9  wherein the writing section is printable.  
   
   
       13 . The pail handle of  claim 9  wherein the writing section is disposed on the grip of the handle.  
   
   
       14 . The pail handle of  claim 1  further comprising a cushion material disposed over at least a portion of the grip.  
   
   
       15 . A pail having a handle according to  claim 1 .  
   
   
       16 . A pail handle comprising: 
 a grip section;    a first strap section having a first end and a second end, the first end extending from a first end of the grip;    a second strap section having a first end and a second end, the first end extending from a second end of the grip; and    a writing section disposed on the handle.    
   
   
       17 . A pail comprising a handle according to  claim 16.