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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7695037 | Packaged sheet media and method of using same A package of sheet media includes a stack of individual sheets of media and a packaging wrap extending at least partially around the stack. An outer wrap at least partially covering the stack and the packaging wrap can optionally be used. A method of loading the pac... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7455339 | Laptop safety carrier An apparatus for carrying a laptop computer. The apparatus comprises an elongated strip for wrapping around such laptop computer. Such elongated strip having a predetermined length and a predetermined width and formed of a preselected material. There is a hook and l... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7390042 | Adjustable strap for a person to carry a heavy load A strap includes an adjusting buckle near each end and a handle on each end. The length of the strap is adjusted using the buckles so a heavy load can be handled by a worker in a manner that permits the worker to safely carry the load in a variety of situations.... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7281342 | Article of footwear with linkage-tightening device A lace-up device for tightening an article of footwear, providing for the tieing of the lacing without causing discomfort to the user's hands, as well as to the article of footwear equipped with such device. The lace-up device includes a gripping mechanism arranged ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7229112 | Flexible carrier apparatus and method for tracking the same A flexible carrier apparatus comprising two rods and two flexible straps. The flexible straps are attached at opposite ends of the rods. One rod is placed under and then above the other rod, thus creating two nooses from the flexible straps, used to carry objects. A... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7125331 | Small game skinning and cleaning aid A small game skinning and cleaning aid that bears resemblance to a beam balance, or a mobile, has a beam that is suspended from a firmly tied-off top line. The beam extends between spaced outer retention points from where respective drop lines are retained. As well ... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7097223 | Shopping bag handle A device for carrying articles having handles is provided with generally elongated gripping and handle supporting members that are positioned in spaced-apart relationship with one another. A retaining assembly is pivotably coupled to the gripping member which can be... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7028376 | Device for loading merchandise onto pegboard display The present invention relates to a device for holding and facilitating the unloading therefrom of packaged merchandise onto a display peg. The device includes a gathering mechanism for gathering together a group of packages such that hanging holes provided in indivi... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6976719 | Adjustable plastic carry strap having laterally projecting foldable handles An adjustable carry strap and handle for facilitating the lifting of an object, such as a roll of material. The carry strap and handle has an elongated and substantially planar strap. Coupling portions are provided on the strap to enable the carry strap and handle t... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6966589 | Flexible carrier apparatus and method for tracking the same A flexible carrier apparatus comprising two rigid independent rods and two flexible material straps. The flexible straps are attached to the opposite ends of the rigid rods. One rigid rod is placed under and then above the other rigid rod, thus creating two independ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6758596 | Disposal bag system A disposal bag system for facilitating the efficient collection of debris and leaves. The disposal bag system includes a sheet member, a first connector attached to a first end of the sheet member, a second connector attached to a second end of the sheet member, loo... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6112963 | Apparatus for carrying and storing sleeping bags and other related articles An apparatus for carrying and storing sleeping bags and other related items is disclosed having an adjustable enclosure formed by a strap having ends that pass through two substantially parallel tubes attached to, or formed on, the enclosure material. The... | 09/05/2000 |
| 5971458 | Clothing carrier A tubular handle, a tubular main loop and a tubular connector piece together form a continuous loop threaded through the handle. A tubular slide lock is fitted over a mid-section of the main loop which is fitted together to form a double strand. All of th... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5881432 | Handle for shopping bags A new handle for shopping bags for supporting and retaining shopping bag handles, particularly those found on plastic bags. The inventive device includes an elongate, oval shaped member having a pair of opposite ends, a pair of opposite side edges, and a ... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5746685 | Wrist memory strap to assist powerlifting A strap is made of a flexible material such as cotton or NYLON and includes a loop at one end large enough to allow the other end of the strap to be slipped through the loop to provide a strap portion that may encircle the wrist of the user. The other end... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5709424 | Apparatus for elastically gripping and holding an article An apparatus for elastically gripping and holding an article, comprising: a flexible elongated handle member lying generally along a longitudinal handle axis, the handle defining an interior carrying opening proximate one end, and including a strap coupli... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5695234 | Carrying device for shopping bags A shopping bag carrying device has two handles, one affixed to each end of a flexible loop-forming element in the form of a strap or a length of rope-like material. When the handles of one or more shopping bags are threaded onto the loop-forming element a... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5607092 | Jointed neoprene segments carrying strap A carrying strap for carrying a load greatly minimizes a bouncing action due to the load and better distributes the stress on a shoulder or a neck supporting the strap. The strap has stretchable segments separated by a gap and connected by less stretchabl... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5439265 | Sling for positioning a large-diameter, liquid-containing hose A sling for positioning a large-diameter hose (such as a fire hose) while the hose is under pressure is provided. The sling of the present invention comprises two handles having respective U-shaped sleeves for carrying a flexible, elongate, flat strap for... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5401070 | Article for pulling a child's toy A strap for pulling a child's wheeled toy has a handle for enabling a user to better grip a first end of the strap and a slotted ring attached to a second end of the strap. Middle portions of the strap can be fitted through the ring and placed around a yo... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5372899 | Battery handle A battery support housing, as part of a battery handle arrangement, is provided to enclose a substantial portion of a batteries' outer casing. The housing includes a pair of arrayed slots in each of two opposing sides of the housing. A band of webbed mate... | 12/13/1994 |
| 5150938 | Bag grip A detachable grip supplements the handle pair of a single plastic bag, or the handle pairs of a number of bags. The grip has a bar which comfortably fits in the palm of the hand. One end of a cord (which cord could be wire, line, belt or cable) is permane... | 09/29/1992 |
| 5131707 | Hanger carrier A carrier for transporting items such as clothes hangers is provided. The hanger carrier includes a hollow handle made from rigid material. The handle is of appropriate size and shape to be grasped by a user. A cord is provided for wrapping around, and th... | 07/21/1992 |
| 5102178 | Carrying device A carrying device including an elongate flexible cord folded to define two cord lengths with a rigid tubular handle slidably mounted at the bight portion of the cord lengths. The cord lengths are alternately engaged through opposed ends of the intermediat... | 04/07/1992 |
| 5096248 | Bundling handle A unit is provided where there is, included, a grip portion (8), a strap portion (11), and a buckle portion (14), which can be encircled around a load to facilitate bundling, carrying and storing of that load and can be attached to the load without having... | 03/17/1992 |
| 4950014 | Firewood carrier A rectangular central flexible web or sling has its opposite ends rigidified by cross braces. Several handles extend outward at each end of the web. Each handle includes a double-thickness overfolded tab or web with spaced grommets for the ends of a cordl... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4895295 | Multiple product wraparound carrier A single piece carrier of the wrap around style is comprised of a plurality of hinged walls that can be wrapped about a plurality of articles such as flats of eggs. The carrier is erected by encircling the articles and at the top of the carrier a hand hol... | 01/23/1990 |
| 4854313 | Surgical leg stressing device A surgical accessory for imposing a controlled and appropriate stress to a surgical joint during arthroscopic surgery. The device is comprised of a substantially inelastic composition defining a sling adapted to be positioned about a selected location of ... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4832393 | Moving/lifting device with a strap A device to lift objects with a single strap including a center panel attached directly to a handle, the panel sliding up and down between a pair of housing panels with alignable slot openings through the two panel members and the center panel, the combin... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4823965 | Cord wood rack and carrier A portable compactly stored cord rack and carrier assembly is set forth. A flexible wood carrier formed of canvas or leather-like material is provided with opposed handles at terminal ends thereof and supportably enables transport of firewood whereby the ... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4795204 | Band clamping device for luggage carrier A band is attached in an inverted U-shape to a luggage carrier or any other similar carrier. A unique clamping arrangement permits the length of the band to be adjusted vertically to accommodate the height of a person using the carrier. Further, the later... | 01/03/1989 |
| 4730863 | Apparatus for carrying clothing suspended on a coat hanger Carrying apparatus for engaging a hook portion of a hanger to aid in carrying garments supported on the hanger. The carrying apparatus includes a handle having a cord inserted through a vertical hole in the handle; the hole extending in a direction perpen... | 03/15/1988 |
| 4696505 | Handle and strap apparatus for hand-carrying articles A device for hand-carrying articles includes a metal carrying handle and an elongated carrying strap. The handle has a pair of spaced apart, elongated side sections which extend along and are positioned on opposite sides of handle axis. The side sections ... | 09/29/1987 |
| 4558896 | Handle A handle for carrying loads has a grip and a strap extending from the grip. The grip is formed so that it is comfortable to hold. The free end of the strap has a bar which can be engaged in a slot so as to form the strap into a closed loop. In use, the st... | 12/17/1985 |
| 4535922 | Trap stand carrier A device for carrying elongated, irregularly-shaped objects, such as musical instrument stands, has an elongated main brace with straps, or other means, at either end, for wrapping around and securing the elongated, irregularly-shaped objects to the main ... | 08/20/1985 |
| 4519183 | Method and means of bagging loose trash A sheet of flexible material such as fabric or plastic is provided with flaps, loops and ties so that it can be laid over a pile of loose material with rigid sticks attached to loops along two parallel edges of the sheet and the rigid sticks can be graspe... | 05/28/1985 |
| 4460028 | Log handling device and method therefor A log handling device for biased, adjustable circumferential envelopment of a log during a splitting operation to maintain the general conformation thereof as the same is reduced to a plurality of split elements and provide an ability to grasp the log, wh... | 07/17/1984 |
| 4402542 | Implement for carrying wheels and tires for motor vehicles An implement for carrying wheels and tires for motor vehicles comprises an engaging member (2), which consists of flexible material and is engageable with the tread of the tire so as to extend in the axial direction thereof, and is provided at its edges w... | 09/06/1983 |
| 4296788 | Carrying device A device for carting leaves, grass clippings and the like is provided. It consists of a sheet member with a rigid member and supporting elements on at least one elongated side to which an attachment element may be connected to enclose the load of material... | 10/27/1981 |
| 4243164 | Game dragging device A rigid hand bar has a pair of spaced clamp loops which are adjustable for releasable securement on front leg portions of a dead game animal. The animal can be dragged after first securing the bar to its front legs and then grasping and pulling the bar. A... | 01/06/1981 |
