Patents by Inventor Margaret Ruth Sharpe

Margaret Ruth Sharpe 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).

  • Publication number: 20080276430
    Abstract: An ergonomic handle (22) used to carry loaded plastic grocery bags and baskets more comfortably, and providing a way to hold all of the bag handles together. The handle (22) comprises: a rigid inner tubular structure (30), a soft outer foam casing (60), a connector (80), a clip (90), and elastic band (140), and possibly a key ring (150). Tube (30) provides support for the hand, access of bag handles to a confined storage space in handle (22), a guiding mechanism, a locking mechanism, and an aperture to attach handle (22) to other objects. The ergonomically shaped foam casing (60) that surrounds tube (30) provides cushioning and helps the handle conform to different sized hands. Connector (80) provides an easy way to attach handle (22) to clip (90). Clip (90) provides a quick and easy way to attach handle (22) to key ring (150)—to keep the handle accessible and visible. Elastic band (140) provides a way to close the wide mouth of plastic bags (to keep the contents inside).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventor: Margaret Ruth Sharpe
  • Patent number: 7387324
    Abstract: An ergonomic handle (22) used to carry loaded plastic grocery bags and baskets more comfortably, and providing a way to hold all of the bag handles together. The handle (22) comprises: a rigid inner tubular structure (30), a soft outer foam casing (60), a connector (80), a clip (90), and elastic band (140), and possibly a key ring (150). Tube (30) provides support for the hand, access of bag handles to a confined storage space in handle (22), a guiding mechanism, a locking mechanism, and an aperture to attach handle (22) to other objects. The ergonomically shaped foam casing (60) that surrounds tube (30) provides cushioning and helps the handle conform to different sized hands. Connector (80) provides an easy way to attach handle (22) to clip (90). Clip (90) provides a quick and easy way to attach handle (22) to key ring (150)—to keep the handle accessible and visible. Elastic band (140) provides a way to close the wide mouth of plastic bags (to keep the contents inside).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Inventor: Margaret Ruth Sharpe