Integral handle locking band

摘要

A locking band for use with a container having an annular end portion defining a top opening and a removable cover overlying said opening. The locking band comprises a split circular ring, generally U-shaped in cross section, having first and second ends and including an outer circumferential wall. The second end is of a larger size than the first end to define a handle. A first notch opens outwardly proximate the first end and a second notch opens inwardly proximate the second end. Circumferential spacing between the notches is a select amount greater than a circumference of a cover. A band link has a first end and a second end, each end including a shaft receivable in the respective first and second notches. Spacing between the shafts is substantially similar to the select amount. In use, with the split circular ring surrounding the removable cover and annular end portion, the handle is forced inwardly toward the first end until the handle overlies the first end to secure the cover on the container.

主权项

1. A locking band for use with a container having an annular end portion defining a top opening and a removable cover overlying said opening, comprising:
a split circular ring, generally U-shaped in cross section, having first and second ends and including an outer circumferential wall, the second end being of a larger size than the first end to define a handle, a first notch opens outwardly proximate the first end and a second notch opens inwardly proximate the second end, circumferential spacing between the notches being a select amount greater than a circumference of the cover; and a band link having a first end and a second end, each end including a shaft receivable in the respective first and second notches, spacing between the shafts being substantially similar to the select amount; wherein, in use, with the split circular ring surrounding the removable cover and annular end portion, the handle is forced inwardly toward the first so that the second notch passes over said first notch end until the handle overlays the first end to secure the cover on the container.