Handle with improved structure

Abstract

A handle assembly configured to be coupled to a container having an attachment surface, the handle assembly comprising an elongated grip portion extending from a first end to second end and comprising outer and inner generally parallel grip surfaces; and a center spine wall between and generally normal to the outer and inner grip surfaces, joining said surfaces to form an I-beam construction, wherein the center spine wall has a thickness along the length of the elongated grip portion that is thinner in a center section of the grip portion and thicker at the first and second ends.

1 . A handle assembly configured to be coupled to a container having an attachment surface, the handle assembly comprising:
 an elongated grip portion extending from a first end to second end and comprising outer and inner generally parallel grip surfaces; and   a center spine wall between and generally normal to the outer and inner grip surfaces, joining said surfaces to form an I-beam construction,   wherein the center spine wall has a thickness along the length of the elongated grip portion that is thinner in a center section of the grip portion and thicker at the first and second ends.   
     
     
         2 . The handle assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more legs extending from the grip portion, each of the one or more legs having a grip end and a foot end opposite the grip end. 
     
     
         3 . The handle assembly of  claim 2 , further comprising a foot attached to each foot end. 
     
     
         4 . The handle assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the container comprises fluid container. 
     
     
         5 . The handle assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the grip portion, when the handle assembly is coupled to the container, comprises an outer surface facing outwardly away from the container and an inner surface facing inwardly toward the container. 
     
     
         6 . The handle assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one leg extending from each of the first and second ends of the grip portion. 
     
     
         7 . The handle assembly of  claim 6 , wherein each of the legs has a grip end and a foot end opposite the grip end. 
     
     
         8 . The handle assembly of  claim 7 , wherein a foot is attached to each foot end. 
     
     
         9 . The handle assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the center spine wall comprises a plurality of spaced openings. 
     
     
         10 . The handle assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the center spine wall transitions from a thinner thickness in center section at a bevel where the elongated grip portion transitions to the legs. 
     
     
         11 . The handle assembly of  claim 1 , wherein a transition region between the elongated grip portion and the legs is provided with reinforcing ribs that minimize pockets, voids, and concavities in the surface of the handle.