Artist portfolio carrier

Abstract

This invention is carrying device to aid a person with a large flat portfolio or pad of paper. It is made of, but not limited to, bent steel, with a handle which is separate, but attached to the steel at the top by holes in the handle. It makes it possible for a person to carry a large flat item that would otherwise not be able to be carried under the arm, because of the size of the object and limitation of the length of an arm. The portfolio or pad sits in the cupped section of the carrier, and the handle is held in the hand of the user. The portfolio or pad is supported against the body naturally, and sits in the cup of the lower section of the carrier.

Description

This invention is an item used to aid a person carrying a large flat portfolio or pad of paper. It extends the limits of the length of an arm to support and hold the bottom of the portfolio. A common dimension of a large artist pad and portfolio is 30 inches deep. Measurements for human underarm to knuckle lengths vary from approximately 22 to 27 inches. Therefore, it is not possible to carry items 30 inches deep under the arm. This device makes it possible for most anyone to carry a portfolio or pad easily. It is especially helpful for smaller individuals.

The body of the device is made of, but not limited to, a bent round steel rod. Other materials may include aluminum or reinforced plastic or other composite lightweight yet strong materials. The handle is made of, but not limited to, an acrylic plastic rod, preferably translucent. Other handle materials may include metal, wood, rubber or non-transparent plastics. Holes are drilled into the handle. Because of the tension of the bent material in the body, the handle stays in place without affixing. However, with a substitution of materials affixing may be necessary.

The material for the body of the portfolio carrier is a single rod. This rod consists of a series of bends. Looking at the portfolio carrier from the front with the handle horizontal and on top, the device is bilaterally symmetrical. Starting where the rod has been inserted in the handle, there are six major bends. Beginning on the right side, emerging from the handle, there is a 90-degree bend downward. Second bend protrudes from that plane, in a perpendicular direction. Its shape is an S-curve that cups at the bottom. The third bend is 90-degrees, turning back to the left, parallel to the handle. The fourth bend is 90-degrees downward. The fifth bend is another cupped S-curve. It is parallel to the other S curve, moving upward and perpendicular its former plane. The sixth bend is another 90-degree bend to the right, which enters the other end of the handle.

DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows the portfolio carrier device in three-quarter view. The rod used in the body of the item (1) bends six times. At each end of the handle (2), the rod is inserted.

FIG. 2 shows a front view of the portfolio carrier device, where the rod (1) and handle (2) are shown straight on. The right angle bends are visible, but the S curves are not.

FIG. 3 shows the side elevation view of the portfolio carrier device. Because the carrier is symmetrical it is impossible to see the other side, each being the same. The handle (2) and the rod (1), are shown.

FIG. 4 shows the portfolio carrier device as it would be used. This drawing demonstrates how a portfolio (3) is supported by the carrier device and held by the hand. The bent rod (1) cups the bottom of the portfolio. The slight S curves on both sides leave room for the hand to grasp the handle (2).

Although the artist portfolio carrier has been discussed with this intention, it is not limited to just portfolios or pads. It can be used to carry simple frames or large lightweight pieces of various specialty boards: corrugated, foam core, mat board.

Claims

1. A hand held carrier for carrying a portfolio or pad,

said carrier being constructed to cup the bottom of the portfolio/pad and including,

a continuous linear rod of—but not limited to—steel, and said rod is bent in a way to create a cup on two points that supports the portfolio/pad, and said rod is comprised of five major directional bends, and said rod is bent in a manner to create a bi-laterally symmetrical object, and said rod is bent to aid balancing of the portfolio/pad, and said rod extends vertically upward from each cupped point to create the length necessary to hold the carrier under one's arm, and said rod is bent in a way to aid carrying, and said rod is bent inward and parallel with the bottom the two sides at the top of carrier,

a handle that comprises the top of the carrier, and said handle is made of—but not limited to—wood, and said handle includes holes to accept the rod, and said handle is removable, and said handle is the connector to the rod, and said handle stabilizes the carrier, and said handle makes it possible to holds the portfolio/pad on the carrier, and said handle supports the carrier and portfolio/pad against the body.

2. a carrier as set forth in claim 1, in which the ratio of the length to width is approximately 1:0.80, whereby the portfolio/pad will more easily balanced, and the length of the carrier is sufficient to extend the arm's reach so that the portfolio remains under the arm for support.