FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT, 1970
(39 OF 1970)
AND
THE PATENT RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See section 10 and rule 13)
“HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR CONTAINER”
I/We, Bajaj Electricals Limited, an Indian National, of 45/47, Veer Nariman Road, Fort, Mumbai- 400001, Maharashtra, India.
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.

FIELD OF INVENTION
The present disclosure generally relates to a handle for a container used in a food processor.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This section is intended to provide information relating to the field of disclosure and thus, any approach or functionality described herein should not be assumed to qualify as prior art merely by its inclusion in this section.
Food processors generally include containers with means to crush or pulverise food items, and when the means are actuated, any food items within the container are accordingly processed. The containers are generally made of metals, such as food-grade steel, and are required to be sturdy in order to withstand the forces of pulverisation within, and the heat generated in the process. In order for a user of the food processor to handle the container, the container is provided with a handle. Typically, the handle is a two-part handle, including an inner part, and an outer part. The inner part may be coupled with the container, and the outer part may be coupled with the inner part. The outer part may serve to improve the aesthetic appeal of the handle by covering up joints and fasteners that are used to couple the inner part with the container.
However, conventionally, the inner and outer parts are made of plastic material. Plastic material may have a shorter life span. For example, the plastic material may be damaged or destroyed in an event of fall of the container. For example, conventional handles may not fare optimally in drop tests, particularly the outer part of the handle becoming damaged. Further, due to constant exposure to atmosphere, and other abrasions, the outer layer may degrade, lose colour or become disfigured, thus ruining the aesthetic appeal of the handle.
There is, therefore, a requirement in the art, for a handle for a container of a food processor that may be sturdier, have an improved operational life, and maintain its aesthetic appeal for the duration of its operating lifetime.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This section is intended to introduce one or more aspects and/or embodiments of the present disclosure in a simplified form and is not intended to identify any key advantages or features of the present disclosure.
In an aspect of the present invention, there is provide a handle assembly for a container comprising a handle formed from a first material, and configured to be attached to a wall of the container; a metal strip adapted to removably attach to at least a surface of the handle, wherein an upper end of the metal strip is sandwiched between the handle and the wall of the container, at a top end of the container; and a bracket located at a bottom end of the container, adapted to attach with the handle through fastening means, wherein a first surface of the bracket is adapted to receive the fastening means to attach the metal strip with the bracket, to affix the handle at the bottom end of the container.
In an aspect of the present invention, the first material is a polymeric material selected from a group comprising Polypropylene co-polymer (PPCP), Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Nylon, rubber, and plastic.
In an aspect of the present invention, the metal strip is made from a metallic material selected from a group consisting of stainless-steel, copper, aluminium, brass, chromium, nickel, and combinations thereof.
In another aspect of the present invention, the handle comprises a plurality of indentations to provide grip.
In another aspect of the present invention, the fastening means is selected from a group consisting of screws, bolts, rivets, and combinations thereof.
In another aspect of the present invention, the metal strip is affixed to the top end of the container by fastening means.
In another aspect of the present invention, the fastening means is selected from a group consisting of screws, bolts, rivets, and combinations thereof.
In yet another aspect of the present invention, a second surface of the bracket is welded to the container.

In yet another aspect of the present invention, the handle comprises an internal rib structure to provide structural strength to the handle assembly.
In still another aspect of the present invention, the internal rib structure comprises a central ridge running along a longitudinal axis of the handle; and a crisscross pattern extending from a centre of the ridge.
In another aspect of the present invention, the handle further comprises a first region; a second region; and an elongated region connecting the first region and the second region, wherein the first region has an outer curvature and an inner curvature, and wherein the first region and the second region are affixed to the container.
In an aspect of the present invention, the handle further comprises a first attaching means to mechanically attach at least a portion of the first region of the handle to the container and the metal strip; and a second attaching means to mechanically attach at least a portion of the second region of the handle to the bracket and the metal strip.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
The present disclosure, both as to its organization and manner of operation, together with further objects and advantages, may best be understood by reference to the description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings. These and other details of the present invention will be described in connection with the accompanying drawings, which are furnished only by way of illustration and not in limitation of the scope of the present disclosure.
FIG. 1A illustrates a schematic perspective view of a container and a handle assembly for the container, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure;
FIG. 1B illustrates a schematic exploded view of the container and the handle assembly for the container, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic perspective view of a handle of the handle assembly, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
In the following description, for the purposes of explanation, various specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, that embodiments of the present disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. Several features described hereafter may each be used independently of one another or in any combination with other features. An individual feature may not address any of the problems discussed above or may address only some of the problems discussed above. Some of the problems discussed above may not be fully addressed by any of the features described herein. Example embodiments of the present disclosure are described below, as illustrated in various drawings, in which same reference numerals refer to the same parts throughout the different drawings.
The present invention provides a handle assembly for a container comprising a handle formed from a first material, and configured to be attached to a wall of the container; a metal strip adapted to removably attach to at least a surface of the handle, wherein an upper end of the metal strip is sandwiched between the handle and the wall of the container, at a top end of the container; and a bracket located at a bottom end of the container adapted to attach with the handle through fastening means, wherein a first surface of the bracket is adapted to receive the fastening means to attach the metal strip with the bracket to affix the handle, at the bottom end of the container.
In an embodiment, the fastening means is selected from a group consisting of screws, bolts, rivets, and combinations thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the fastening means is at least one of screws and rivets.
In an embodiment, the first material is a polymeric material selected from a group comprising Polypropylene co-polymer (PPCP), Acrylonitrile butadiene

styrene (ABS), Nylon, rubber, and plastic. In a preferred embodiment, the first polymeric material is PPCP.
In an embodiment, the metal strip is made from a metallic material. The metallic material is a metal or an alloy that exhibits suitable corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, durability, strength, flexibility, and any other physical and chemical property, according to application. The metallic material is selected from a group consisting of stainless steel, copper, aluminium, brass, nickel, chromium, and combinations thereof. In an embodiment, the metallic material includes alloys of one or more metals. In a preferred embodiment, the metal strip of the handle is made of stainless-steel.
In an embodiment, the handle comprises a plurality of indentations on the outer surface to provide grip. In a preferred embodiment, the plurality of indentations is adapted to fit at least a part of the contour of a user hand. In an embodiment, the indentations are adapted for a right hand of a user. In another embodiment, the indentations are adapted for the left hand of a user. In yet another embodiment, the indentations are adapted for either the right hand or the left hand of a user.
In an embodiment, the metal strip is affixed to the top end of the container by fastening means. In an embodiment, the fastening means is selected from a group consisting of screws, bolts, rivets, and combinations thereof. In a preferred embodiment, the fastening means is at least one of screws and rivets.
In an embodiment, a second surface of the bracket is welded to the container.
In an embodiment, the handle comprises an internal rib structure to provide structural strength to the handle assembly. The internal rib structure includes a central ridge running along a longitudinal axis of the handle. The internal rib structure further includes a crisscross pattern extending from a centre of the ridge.
In an embodiment, the handle further includes a first region, a second region, and an elongated region. The elongated region connects the first region and the second region. The first region has an outer curvature and an inner curvature. The first region and the second region are affixed to the container.

In an embodiment, the handle includes a first attaching means to mechanically attach at least a portion of the first region of the handle to the container and the metal strip. The handle includes a second attaching means to mechanically attach at least a portion of the second region of the handle to the bracket and the metal strip.
FIGs. 1A and 1B illustrate schematic perspective and exploded views, respectively, of a container 102 and a handle assembly 100 for the container 102, according to one or more embodiments of the present invention. The handle assembly 100 may be interchangeably referred to as “the assembly 100”. The assembly 100 is removably or fixedly secured to the container 102, at a wall 120 of the container 100, using suitable fastening means. The fastening means includes at least one of screws and rivets. In alternate embodiments, the fastening means includes, without limitations, bolts, brazed joints, welded joints, etc.
The assembly 100 includes a handle 104. The handle 104 is made from a first material. The first material includes Polypropylene co-polymer (PPCP). The handle 104 may be an inner part of the assembly 100, that is secured or coupled to the container 102. The handle 104 includes a first region 110, a second region 112, and an elongated region 114 connecting the first and second regions 110, 112. The first region 110 includes an outer curvature r1 and an inner curvature r2. Similarly, the second region 112 includes an outer curvature r3, and an inner curvature r4. The first and second regions 110, 112 are affixed to the container 102. In other words, the handle 104 is coupled to the wall 120 of the container 102 through the coupling of the first and second regions 110, 112 of the handle 104 with the wall 120 of the container 102. The handle 104 is adapted to be gripped by a user. The handle 104 includes a plurality of indentations to provide grip. Specifically, the handle 104 has the plurality of indentations on a concave surface of the handle 104.
The assembly 100 further includes a metal strip 106. The metal strip 106 is made of stainless-steel. The metal strip 106 is adapted to removably attach to at least a surface of the handle 104. The metal strip 106 is affixed between the handle 104 and the wall 120 of the container 102. An upper end 106a of the metal strip 106 is sandwiched between the handle 104 and the wall 120 of the container 102 at a

top end 122 of the container 102. The metal strip 106 is secured using at least one of a rivet and a screw.
The assembly 100 further includes a bracket 108. The bracket 108 is located at a bottom end 124 of the container 102 and adapted to attach with the handle 104 through fastening means. The fastening means is at least one of a screw and a rivet. The bracket 108 is fixedly or removably secured to the wall 120 of the container. A first surface of the bracket 108 is adapted to receive the fastening means to attach the metal strip with the bracket 108, to affix the handle 104 at the bottom end 124 of the container 102. A second surface of the bracket 108 is welded to the wall 120 of the container 102 using welding. Due to the indirect coupling of the handle 104 with the bottom end 124 of the container 102 through the metals strip 106 and the bracket 108, any impact load incident on the container 102 is partly dissipated through the break in continuity due to presence of the bracket 108 and the metal strip 106 before being transmitted to the handle 104. Further, the metal strip 106 is also configured to absorb at least a portion of the incident impact load. As a result, the impact load incident on the handle is lower than the impact load received by the container 102, thereby protecting the handle assembly 100.
FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic perspective view of the handle 104 of the handle assembly 100, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure. The handle 104 may be required to be structurally strong enough to support the container 102 when the container 102 may be lifted by the user. The handle 104 includes an internal rib structure to provide structural strength to the assembly 102. The internal rib structure includes a central ridge running along a longitudinal axis 190 of the handle 104. The internal rib structure includes a crisscross pattern extending from a centre of the ridge.
The handle 104 further includes first attaching means and second attaching means 116, 118. The first attaching means 116 is adapted to mechanically attach at least a portion of the first region 110 of the handle 104 to the container 102 and the metal strip 106. The second attaching means 118 is adapted to mechanically attach at last a portion of the second region 112 of the handle 104 to the bracket 108 and the metal strip 106.

The handle assembly 100 of the present disclosure provides a suitably comfortable grip through the polymer handle 104. The polymer handle 104 further includes a rib structure to provide additional structural strength and rigidity. The handle assembly includes the metal strip 106 to provide further mechanical sturdiness and durability. Furthermore, the metal strip 106 is made from stainless steel, which is adapted to absorb at least a portion of any impact stress incident on the handle assembly 100, thereby prolonging an operating lifetime of the polymer handle 104. The metal strip 106 may further enhance an aesthetic appeal of the handle assembly. Furthermore, the metal strip 106 is attached to the container 102 directly only at the top end 122 of the container. The handle 104 is attached to the bottom end 124 of the container 102 through the bottom end of the metal strip 106 and the bracket 108. The indirect coupling of the handle 104 with the container 102 at the bottom end 124 of the container 124 allows for breaking of transfer and dissipation of impact load when the container 102 is impacted. The metal strip 106 absorbs at least a portion of the impact load incident on the handle assembly 100, and limits transfer of all of the incident impact load to the container 102.
The handle assembly 100 of the present disclosure is further capable of passing a drop test. In a drop test, the handle assembly 100, along with the container 102 is dropped from a predefined height. The metal strip 106 of the handle assembly 100 is adapted to absorb a portion of the impact load, and the handle 104, with structural modifications for enhanced strength, is adapted to withstand the impact load transmitted to it.
While the preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been described hereinabove, it may be appreciated that various changes, adaptations, and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit of the disclosure and the scope of the appended claims. It will be obvious to a person skilled in the art that the present disclosure may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiments may to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
100 Handle Assembly
102 Container
120 Wall of Container
104 Handle
106 Metal Strip
106a Upper End of Metal Strip
108 Bracket
110 First Region
112 Second Region
114 Elongated Region
r1 Outer Curvature
r2 Inner Curvature
r3 Outer Curvature
r4 Inner Curvature
122 Top End of Container
124 Bottom End of Container
116 First Attaching Means
118 Second Attaching Means
190 Longitudinal Axis

I/We Claim:
1. A handle assembly (100) for a container (102), the handle assembly (100)
comprising:
a handle (104) formed of a first material, and configured to be attached to a wall (120) of the container (102);
a metal strip (106) adapted to removably attach to at least a surface of the handle (104), wherein an upper end (106a) of the metal strip (106) is sandwiched between the handle (104) and the wall (120) of the container (102), at a top end (122) of the container (102); and
a bracket (108) located at a bottom end (124) of the container (102), adapted to attach with the handle (104) through fastening means, wherein a first surface of the bracket (108) is adapted to receive the fastening means to attach the metal strip (106) with the bracket (108), to affix the handle (104) at the bottom end (124) of the container (102).
2. The handle assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first material is a polymeric material selected from a group comprising Polypropylene co-polymer (PPCP), Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Nylon, rubber, and plastic.
3. The handle assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the metal strip (106) is made from a metallic material selected from a group consisting of stainless-steel, copper, aluminium, brass, chromium, nickel, and combinations thereof.
4. The handle assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the handle (104) comprises a plurality of indentations to provide grip.

5. The handle assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fastening means is selected from a group consisting of screws, bolts, rivets, and combinations thereof.
6. The handle assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the metal strip (106) is affixed to the top end (122) of the container (102) by fastening means.
7. The handle assembly (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the fastening means is selected from a group consisting of screws, bolts, rivets, and combinations thereof.
8. The handle assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a second surface of the bracket (108) is welded to the container (102).
9. The handle assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the handle (104) has an internal rib structure to provide structural strength to the handle assembly (102).
10. The handle assembly (100) as claimed in claim 9, wherein the internal rib structure comprises a central ridge running along a longitudinal axis of the handle (104); and a crisscross pattern extending from a centre of the ridge.
11. The handle assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the handle (104) further comprises:
a first region (110);
a second region (110); and
an elongated region (114) connecting the first region (110) and the second region (110), wherein the first region (110) has an outer curvature (r1) and an inner curvature (r2), and wherein the first region (110) and the second region (110) are affixed to the container (102).

12. The handle assembly (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the handle (104) further comprises:
a first attaching means (116) to mechanically attach at least a portion of the first region (110) of the handle (104) to the container (102) and the metal strip (106); and
a second attaching means (118) to mechanically attach at least a portion of the second region (112) of the handle (104) to the bracket (108) and the metal strip (106).