Bag carrying and organizing device

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bag carrying and organizing device showing our novel design in a closed position;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a bag carrying and organizing device showing our novel design in an open position;

FIG. 3 is a right side plan view thereof in a closed position which is symmetrical with and equivalent to a left side plan view;

FIG. 4 is a right side plan view thereof in an open position which is symmetrical with and equivalent to a left side plan view;

FIG. 5 is a front side plan view thereof in a closed position;

FIG. 6 is a front side plan view thereof in an open position;

FIG. 7 is a rear side plan view thereof in a closed position; and,

FIG. 8 is a rear side plan view thereof in an open position.

The bag carrying and organizing device is shown which allows a person to conveniently hold together and carry a number of bags which are typically found at a grocery store. The bag carrying and organizing device is a carrying handle for multiple bags and a retaining device to hold the bag tops together when not used for carrying.

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Patent History
Patent number: D386682
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 23, 1996
Date of Patent: Nov 25, 1997
Inventors: Nicholas C. Richardson (St. Louis, MO), Mary L. Metcalf (St. Louis, MO), Ronald L. Metcalf (St. Louis, MO)
Primary Examiner: James Gandy
Assistant Examiner: Cathron B. Matta
Attorney: Kevin L. Klug
Application Number: 0/60,130
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/9434
International Classification: 0907;