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Abstract

The invention provides a plastic container that comprises the container body with an integral handle and lid. The container body has a sidewall which terminates in an upwardly facing rim defining a surface to which a sealing member such as a sheet of plastic or aluminum foil can be adhesively bonded. A pair of hinge supports are integrally molded with the container body and each has an upper hinge end which is in alignment with the rim of the container. The handle has a central hand grip portion and a pair of legs each of which is hinged to the hinge support and molded integrally therewith. A pair of hinges defined by plastic ligaments of reduced thickness are both aligned with the top of the rim between one of the supports and the legs of the handle. A beveled side wall is provided at the upper end of each of the hinge supports to define upper support portions of reduced thickness proximate the hinges for allowing unobstructed pivotal movement of the handle about the hinges in each direction until the hand grip contacts the container body thereby eliminating stress on the hinge.

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First Claim