GB2399004A - An arcuate carrying handle for use when carrying shopping bags - Google Patents

An arcuate carrying handle for use when carrying shopping bags Download PDF

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GB2399004A
GB2399004A GB0401331A GB0401331A GB2399004A GB 2399004 A GB2399004 A GB 2399004A GB 0401331 A GB0401331 A GB 0401331A GB 0401331 A GB0401331 A GB 0401331A GB 2399004 A GB2399004 A GB 2399004A
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Jeffrey James Wheeler
Helen Teresa Wheeler
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
    • A45F5/10—Handles for carrying purposes
    • A45F5/102—Handles for carrying purposes with means, e.g. a hook, receiving a carrying element of the hand article to be carried
    • A45F5/1026—Handles for carrying purposes with means, e.g. a hook, receiving a carrying element of the hand article to be carried the carrying element being flexible, e.g. plastic bag handle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/38—Luggage carriers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
    • A45F5/10—Handles for carrying purposes
    • A45F5/102—Handles for carrying purposes with means, e.g. a hook, receiving a carrying element of the hand article to be carried
    • A45F5/1026—Handles for carrying purposes with means, e.g. a hook, receiving a carrying element of the hand article to be carried the carrying element being flexible, e.g. plastic bag handle
    • A45F2005/104—Handles for carrying purposes with means, e.g. a hook, receiving a carrying element of the hand article to be carried the carrying element being flexible, e.g. plastic bag handle and supported near the lateral ends of the grip surface of the carrying handle
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
    • A45F3/12—Shoulder-pads

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  • Purses, Travelling Bags, Baskets, Or Suitcases (AREA)

Abstract

A carrying handle comprises an arcuate member having projections at either end, the projections being adapted to retain the handles of shopping, grocery or carrier bags being carried by the user. The carrying handle may be made more comfortable by padding or sheathing the arcuate member with a softer, flexible material. The carrying handle may be fabricated from any of plastic, metal and wood, or a combination thereof. In use, the carrying handle may be held in the hand or worn over a shoulder.

Description

DESCRIPTION Page 1
SHOPPING BAG CARRIER
The invention relates to a handle which is designed to carry a single or multiple bags of shopping in a way that substancially reduces the risk of pain and injury to the user.
The transportation of a heavy load or multiple loads of purchases in plastic shopping bags in the hands presents a number of problems that this invention remedies. This shopping bag carrier is designed to avoid finger pain, posture discomfort, limb injury due to aching muscles and the cumulative effect this may have on joints, fatigue and this invention is designed to liberate the hands, as such loads can now be carried comfortably and securely on the shoulder.
Previous bag carrying devices are not comfortable in the hand over any distance, and cannot be used safely on the shoulder.Nor would they be comfortable when placed over the knee when sitting.
The object of this invention is to provide a comfortable device to facilitate the carrying of shopping bags on the shoulder whilst also being comfortable to carry in the hand over long distances, and can be placed securely over the knee when sitting.
This invention's essential features are, a curved strong, portable and lightweight central arc to facilitate the carrying of shopping bags on the shoulder whilst also being comfortable to carry in the hand over long distances.
PATE
The shopping bag carrier can be placed in a way that restrains the bag contents securely, which will be particularly convenient on public transport.
Also the device has protrusions at the ends of the arc which retain and secure the handles of the plastic bags in place.
The carrier is made of a strong lightweight material such as plastic, wood, metal etc. or a combination of appropriate materials, with an optional soft outer layer to thte centre arc for additional comfort when in use.
A preferred embodiment of the shopping bag carrier will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing in which: Figure 2 shows a plan view of the shopping bag carrier showing the unique feature of simple protrusions on each end of the arc which secure the shopping bag handles in place.
Figures 3 and 4 show two examples of how these protruding pieces on each end of the arc can be adapted to form many different letters of the alphabet, or other shapes to meet marketing demands.
Figure 5 shows three examples of how the shopping bag carrier can be used.
Figure 5 (a) Shows the shopping bag carrier holding bags on the shoulder.
Figures (b) Shows the shopping bag carrier in it's hand carrying position Figure 5 (c) Shows the shopping bag carrier in the over knee position.

Claims (2)

  1. CLAIMS PAg-L 3
    SHOPPING BAG CARRIER
    Claim 1 This shopping bag carrier consists of a strong, lightweight central arc, this arc has protruding pieces at each end to restrain handles of the items to be carried.
    The arc can be made more comfortable by adding an optional element of padding or by making the central arc or its outer casing of a softer flexible material or substance.
    Claim 2 Shopping bag carrier as claimed in Claim 1 which is made of any material or substance or a combination of materials and substances such as plastic, metal or Claim 3 Shopping bag carrier as claimed in Claim 1 which has end protrusions of different shapes from the original in Figure
  2. 2.
    Claim 4 Shopping bag carrier as claimed in Claim 1 which has a central arc more or less curved than the drawing in Figure 1 (a) Claim 5 Shopping bag carrier as claimed in Claim 1 which has an alternative method of padding the central arc and /or the protrusions.
    Claim 6 Shopping bag carrier as claimed in Claim 1 Amp which has a central arc of different lengths to fit the shoulders of different genders and age groups Claim 7 Shopping bag carrier as claimed in Claim 1 which is for use with other bags or carriers as may fit or with appropriately designed bag handles.
    Claim 8 Shopping bag carrier as claimed in Claim 1 which may be adapted for alternative uses other than domestic shopping.
    A shopping bag carrier substancially as described herein with reference to Figures 1-5 of the accompanying drawing.
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Cited By (1)

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GB2429635A (en) * 2005-09-01 2007-03-07 Barbara Oldfield Strap for carrying bags and the like on the shoulder

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GB1000766A (en) * 1963-05-02 1965-08-11 Hugo Dachinger Improvements in handles for carrying articles
GB2218901A (en) * 1988-05-23 1989-11-29 Kenneth Joseph Clark Carrying handle
WO1996039063A2 (en) * 1995-06-05 1996-12-12 Giancarlo Caputi Easy carrying equipment
US5667266A (en) * 1993-12-22 1997-09-16 Giocanti; Xavier Device for carrying loads
US5894972A (en) * 1997-04-07 1999-04-20 Brown; Leon Hands-free carrier for loaded bags
US20030042280A1 (en) * 2001-02-22 2003-03-06 Virtusio Fe S. Keri-Ol

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB1000766A (en) * 1963-05-02 1965-08-11 Hugo Dachinger Improvements in handles for carrying articles
GB2218901A (en) * 1988-05-23 1989-11-29 Kenneth Joseph Clark Carrying handle
US5667266A (en) * 1993-12-22 1997-09-16 Giocanti; Xavier Device for carrying loads
WO1996039063A2 (en) * 1995-06-05 1996-12-12 Giancarlo Caputi Easy carrying equipment
US5894972A (en) * 1997-04-07 1999-04-20 Brown; Leon Hands-free carrier for loaded bags
US20030042280A1 (en) * 2001-02-22 2003-03-06 Virtusio Fe S. Keri-Ol

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2429635A (en) * 2005-09-01 2007-03-07 Barbara Oldfield Strap for carrying bags and the like on the shoulder
GB2429635B (en) * 2005-09-01 2007-12-12 Barbara Oldfield Padded shoulder strap for carrying bags
CN101212916B (en) * 2005-09-01 2010-05-19 B·奥德菲尔德 Carrying strap

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