The Procter Gamble Company

The Proctor 'gamble Company

Robert J Apke

Charles L Gunn

John T Roberts

Larry J Mattson

Claude E Monsees

Harold E Davis

Ronald H Wanless

Ralph S Goldstein

A generally-flat bayonet handle is provided having an elongated handle section for gripping by the consumer. Extending from each terminus of the handle section is an elongated neck section having a width less than the width of the handle section. Respective ends of the bayonet handles are formed by barb heads attached to the neck sections. Each barb head has thereon at least two barbs which, when inserted into appropriately placed apertures on the sides of a soap or detergent powder carton, are ensnared on a lip of the apparatus and thereby maintain the engagement of the handle on the carton. The combination of the bayonet handle and the carton provide a novel soap or detergent powder package.

Bayonet handle package

A package having a handle for housing granular or similar products. The handle is a substantially flat strap handle which has a barb member on each end. The handle is inserted into two opposing openings in the side wall of the package. A section of the side wall adjacent each of the apertures includes a liner which separates the granular contents of the package from the area immediately surrounding the aperture. The liner is adapted to prevent the flow of granular contents out through the aperture. The package can be formed from a sleeve which, even with the handle inserted, is substantially flat. Also, with the package assembled the handle rests against the side wall of the package allowing shipping virtually as if the package did not have a handle.

Package with multi-ply side panels and strap handle

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Cincinnati, OH, United States of America

Robert J Apke