Patents by Inventor John Rutens

John Rutens has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4991894
    Abstract: A carrying handle for supporting a shopping bag and its contents comprising a central portion having a first end and a second end, a first end member integrally attached at the first end, a second end member integrally attached at the second end, the central portion being an arc with a large radius of curvature, each of the first and second end members being J-shaped comprising an arc with a small radius of curvature, joined to a straight arm portion. The first and second end members are directed inwardly toward each other. The central portion and the end members are all in the same plane. The central portion curves toward the J-shaped members, and each of the J-shaped members curve toward the central portion, By inserting an intermediate section between the central portion and the end member, and by having the end member U-shaped, a second embodiment is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 12, 1991
    Inventor: John Rutens