A handle assembly includes a mounting bracket and a handle. The mounting bracket supports the handle which can pivot relative to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket includes first and second mounting elements which prevent the handle from rotating more than approximately ninety degrees relat
A handle assembly includes a mounting bracket and a handle. The mounting bracket supports the handle which can pivot relative to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket includes first and second mounting elements which prevent the handle from rotating more than approximately ninety degrees relative to the mounting bracket.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A handle assembly for use in connection with an item to be lifted including: a mounting bracket formed by stamping and forming a sheet of metal, said metal mounting bracket including a base portion, a first mounting element extending from a first end of said base portio
The invention claimed is: 1. A handle assembly for use in connection with an item to be lifted including: a mounting bracket formed by stamping and forming a sheet of metal, said metal mounting bracket including a base portion, a first mounting element extending from a first end of said base portion, and a second mounting element extending from a second end of said base portion, said base portion being generally L-shaped and including first and second members with said second member extending away from said first member at a first predetermined angle, each of said first and second mounting elements being generally L-shaped and including first and second members with said second members extending away from said first members at a second predetermined angle; a handle, said handle including first and second mounting portions, first and second end portions extending respectively from said first and second mounting portions, and a grasping portion between said first and second end portions, said first and second mounting portions having a generally constant cross-section; and wherein said first and second mounting portions of said handle are supported by said base portion of said metal mounting bracket, said handle pivots relative to said metal mounting bracket and the pivotal movement of said handle is limited by contact between said handle and said first and second mounting elements of said metal mounting bracket. 2. A handle assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said pivotal movement of said handle is limited to approximately ninety degrees. 3. A handle assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said base portion further includes at least one stop flange extending therefrom, said at least one stop flange configured to restrict side-to-side movement of said handle along said base portion of said metal mounting bracket. 4. A handle assembly as defined in claim 3, wherein said first end portion and said second end portion of said handle are generally U-shaped. 5. A handle assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said handle is generally oval-shaped. 6. A handle assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said handle includes a generally U-shaped first end portion and a generally U-shaped second end portion. 7. A handle assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said first predetermined angle at which said second members of said mounting elements extend away from said first members of said mounting elements is approximately ninety degrees. 8. A handle assembly as defined in claim 7, wherein said second predetermined angle at which said second members of said mounting elements extend away from said first members of said mounting elements is approximately ninety degrees; and said first members of said first and second mounting elements are co-planar with said first member of said base portion. 9. A handle assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein said second predetermined angle at which said second members of said mounting elements extend away from said first members of said mounting elements is approximately ninety degrees. 10. A handle assembly in combination with an item to be lifted, said handle assembly comprising: a mounting bracket mounted to said item, said mounting bracket being formed by stamping and forming a sheet of metal, said metal mounting bracket including a base portion, a first mounting element extending from a first end of said base portion, and a second mounting element extending from a second end of said base portion, said base portion being generally L-shaped and including first and second members with said second member extending away from said first member at a first predetermined angle, each of said first and second mounting elements being generally L-shaped and including first and second members with said second members extending way from said first members at a second predetermined angle; a handle, said handle including first and second mounting portions, first and second end portions extending respectively from said first and second mounting portions, and a grasping portion between said first and second end portions, said first and second mounting portions having a generally constant cross-section; and wherein said first and second mounting portions of said handle are supported by said base portion of said metal mounting bracket, said handle pivots relative to said metal mounting bracket from a use position to a non-use position, and when said handle is in said non-use position, said handle does not extend beyond the dimensions of said item. 11. The combination as defined in claim 10, wherein the pivotal movement of said handle is limited by contact between said handle and said first and second mounting elements of said metal mounting bracket. 12. The combination as defined in claim 11, wherein the pivotal movement of said handle is limited to approximately ninety degrees. 13. The combination as defined in claim 10, wherein said base portion further includes at least one stop flange extending therefrom, said at least one stop flange configured to restrict side-to-side movement of said handle along said base portion of said metal mounting bracket. 14. The combination as defined in claim 10, wherein said first predetermined angle at which said second member of said base portion extends away from said first member of said base portion is approximately ninety degrees. 15. A box comprising: a side wall including a recessed portion, a mounting bracket secured to said side wall, said mounting bracket being formed by stamping and forming a sheet of metal, said metal mounting bracket including a base portion, a first mounting element extending from a first end of said base portion and a second mounting element extending from a second end of said base portion, said base portion being generally L-shaped and including first and second members with said second member extending away from said first member at a first predetermined angle, each of said first and second mounting elements being generally L-shaped and including first and second members with said second members extending away from said first members at a second predetermined angle; a handle, said handle including first and second mounting portions, first and second end portions extending respectively from said first and second mounting portions, and a grasping portion between said first and second end portions, said first and second mounting portions having a generally constant cross-section; and wherein said first and second mounting portions of said handle are supported by said base portion of said metal mounting bracket, said handle pivots relative to said metal mounting bracket, and the pivotal movement of said handle is limited by contact between said handle and said first and second mounting elements of said metal mounting bracket. 16. A box as defined in claim 15, wherein when said handle pivots from a non-use position to an in-use position and when said handle is in said non-use position, said handle does not extend beyond said side wall of said box. 17. A box as defined in claim 15, wherein said pivotal movement of said handle is limited to approximately 90 degrees. 18. A box as defined in claim 15, wherein said first predetermined angle at which said second member of said base portion extends away from said first member of said base portion is approximately ninety degrees. 19. A box as defined in claim 18, wherein said second predetermined angle at which said second members of said mounting elements extend away from said first members of said mounting elements is approximately ninety degrees; and said first members of said first and second mounting elements are co-planar with said first member of said base portion. 20. A box as defined in claim 15, wherein said second predetermined angle at which said second members of said mounting elements extend away from said first members of said mounting elements is approximately ninety degrees. 21. A box as defined in claim 15, wherein said base portion further includes at least one stop flange extending therefrom, said at least one stop flange configured to restrict side-to-side movement of said metal handle along said base portion of said mounting bracket. 22. A handle assembly for use in connection with an item to be lifted, said handle assembly comprising: a mounting bracket including, a base portion having first and second ends, said base portion being generally L-shaped and including first and second members extending away from one another at approximately ninety degrees, said base portion having first and second stop flanges extending outwardly therefrom between said first and second members, said first stop flange being provided proximate to said first end of said base portion, said second stop flange being provided proximate to said second end of said base portion, a first mounting element extending outwardly from said first end of said base portion, said first mounting element being generally L-shaped and including first and second members extending away from one another at approximately ninety degrees, said first member of said first mounting element being connected to and being co-planar with said first member of said base portion, said second member of said first mounting element being generally parallel to said second member of said base portion, a second mounting element extending outwardly from said second end of said base portion, said second mounting element being generally L-shaped and including first and second members extending away from one another at approximately ninety degrees, said first member of said second mounting element being connected to and being co-planar with said first member of said base portion, said second member of said second mounting element being generally parallel to said second member of said base portion and being co-planar with said second member of said first mounting element; a metal handle, said metal handle being bent into shape to include first and second mounting portions, first and second end portions extending respectively from said first and second mounting portions, and a grasping portion between said first and second end portions, said first and second mounting portions having a generally constant cross-section; and wherein said first and second mounting elements being configured to secure said mounting bracket to the item to be lifted, said first mounting portion of said metal handle being supported by said second member of said base portion between said first end thereof and said first stop flange, said second mounting portion of said metal handle being supported by said second member of said base portion between said second end thereof and said second stop flange, said first and second stop flanges being configured to restrict side-to-side movement of said metal handle along said base portion of said mounting bracket, said metal handle pivots relative to said mounting bracket and the pivotal movement of said metal handle is limited by contact between said metal handle and said first and second mounting elements of said mounting bracket. 23. A handle assembly for use in connection with an item to be lifted, said handle assembly comprising: a mounting bracket including a base portion having first and second ends, said base portion having first and second stop flanges extending outwardly therefrom, said first stop flange being provided proximate to, but spaced from, said first end of said base portion, said second stop flange being provided proximate to, but spaced from, said second end of said base portion; a handle including first and second mounting portions, first and second end portions extending respectively from said first and second mounting portions, and a grasping portion between said first and second end portions, said first and second mounting portions having a generally constant cross-section; and wherein said first and second mounting portions of said handle are supported by said base portion of said mounting bracket, said handle pivots relative to said metal mounting bracket from a use position to a non-use position, said handle further being configured to move from side-to-side along said base portion of said mounting bracket, said side-to-side movement of said handle being restricted when said first mounting portion of said handle contacts said first stop flange or when said second mounting portion of said handle contacts said second stop flange. 24. The handle assembly as defined in claim 23, wherein said mounting assembly is formed by stamping and forming a sheet of metal.
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