Abstract: A grasping auxiliary for carrying an article or articles includes a tubular body 2. Each of opposite side ends 6a and 6b of the tubular body 2 with longitudinal notch 3 provided therebetween is formed into a curved-face shape having no corner to facilitate the fitting of a grip portion 5 of an article receptacle such as a film bag into the tubular body 2 and to moderate the pressure contact of the opposite side ends 6a and 6b with a hand. A plurality of wrinkles are formed on an inner peripheral surface of the tubular body 2 for preventing the sliding movement of the grip portion 5 within the tabular body 2.

Abstract: A scabbard for receiving a blade of an ice skate. The scabbard has a pouch with a top opening for receiving the blade of the ice skate and is constructed from various material layers to protect a user from being cut by the sharp edges of the blade when the ice skate is carried and to protect the blade when the ice skate is being stored. In addition to preventing puncture of the pouch, a friction enhancing material is disposed on an outer portion of flexible material of the pouch along a bottom of the pouch and extending from a first end to a second end of the pouch, which also allows a skater to safely walk with the scabbard attached about the blade. The pouch has a drawstring means for adjustably fitting the pouch, about the blade of the ice skate. This permits the scabbard to be used on various sizes of ice skates without modification.

Abstract: A handle assembly for a hand tool includes a tongue extending from a distal end of a handle and a bottom piece is rotatably mounted on the tongue and a collar portion extends radially outward from an outer surface of the bottom piece. A description is marked on an end surface of the bottom piece and a casing is mounted to bottom piece. An aperture is defined through a close end of the casing so as to see the description via the aperture.

Abstract: A bag holder includes a handle having ends and a bag catch having ends. The ends of the bag catch are attached to the ends of the handle. The handle and the catch define an opening of the bag holder, and the handle is severed between its ends defining opposing free ends and an end gap therebetween.

Abstract: A bag carrying device that will allow an individual to carry and contain multiple plastic grocery bags with the use of one hand comfortably. The bag carrying device is lightweight, compact and can be stored in a handbag or pant pocket. The bag carrying device is comprised of a horizontal tubular shaped handle. The horizontal handle will be covered with a soft foam hand grip. The inside of the tubular shaped handle is hollow allowing a flexible connecting member to be inserted directly through the center of the tubular handle extending and tapering downward and adjoining to a fastening device with a safety gate. The fastening device with a safety gate will allow the user to attach and remove multiple plastic grocery bags with ease preventing the user from having to attach one bag at a time or balance bags on separate hooks.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device in the form of a concave receptacle (2) having a base (10) from which extends gradually flaring out, at least locally, an edge (12), the painted surface of the canvas (18) being designed to be urged facing the base (10), without touching it and the corners of the canvas being urged in contact locally with the edge (12).

Abstract: A device for carrying an article of toy furniture includes a base portion and a sling portion that is selectively and releasably interconnectable with the base portion. The base portion and the sling portion, when interconnnected, provide a simple and convenient carrier for an article of toy furniture resting on the base portion.

Abstract: A container handle engaging device is provided which has a first and a second panel formed of a core layer of resilient material, the first and second panel being folded along abutting inner edges to an operating position where the panels are mutually parallel, and wherein a handle may be captured in the fold. Third and fourth panels may be provided, in order to increase comfort and to promote the use of a proper gripping position for the hand. A method of distributing advertising materials at point-of-purchase locations, using the device, is also provided.

Abstract: The handle of the present invention is formed from a sheet of pliable material having a periphery with two opposed convex edges separated by two opposed concave edges. Two parallel fold-lines join the concave edges. When the sheet is folded, the body forms symmetrical walls that are fastened together using a tab, located on the edge of one symmetrical walls of the handle, and a groove formed on the edge of the second symmetrical wall of the handle, for receiving the tab. In its folded state, the handle resembles a taco shell with a bite taken from each end. The bite resemblance is formed by the two opposing concave edges and help to limit the length of the flat base formed by the space between the parallel fold lines. A correct base length allows the bag handles to naturally droop from the weight of the contents, so that the taut bag handles do not cut through the pliable body material or weaken the base.

Abstract: An attachment portion is formed of a synthetic resin material integrally with both ends of a grip body formed of a synthetic resin. A pair of concave portions opposed to each other are provided on an outer peripheral surface of a resin layer forming a hollow portion provided through gas injection in an almost central part in longitudinal direction of the grip body, thereby reducing a volume of the hollow portion and increasing a thickness of the resin layer to enhance a rigidity.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a handle device which allows ease of carrying several bags with loop handles. The present invention allows a user to place the loop handles of bags in the handle device and then lock the device to secure the loop handles within the confines of the handle device.

Abstract: A portable hand grip for use with an exercise bar, and having a flexible pad with a first means for securing attached to a first end and a second means for securing attached to a second end such that when the flexible pad is wrapped around the exercise bar, the first means for securing is joined with the second means for securing such that the top surface of the flexible pad provides a continuous smooth surface around the bar. There is no overlapping of the first end and the second end of the flexible pad. The two ends may be secured with one or more magnets, notched teeth, or Velcro. In an alternative embodiment, the top surface of the flexible pad may have an ergonomic style of finger/palm shape, and the bottom surface may be textured to give a more secure and non-slip grip on the exercise bar.

Abstract: A simple, inexpensive, portable carrying device for easing the manual carrying of containers with handles, such as full, plastic, grocery bags, is provided. The device comprises: (a) an upper grip portion comprising a grip which is adapted to be gripped in a person's hand, and a central, downwardly extending stub rod; and (b) a lower handle engagement portion comprising an upright central rod stem, and between one and ten hooks. The hooks depend from the upright central rod stem and are adapted to engage the handles of the portable containers. The upper grip portion is secured to the lower handle engagement portion by means of a joint such that the lower handle engagement portion can be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise while the upper grip portion remains stationary.

Abstract: A method for producing grips cuts a strip of material to form at least two columns of grips. Each column includes a plurality of grips end-to-end. Each grip formed in the strip of material is of equal shape and dimension. The sides of each grip are shaped such that the edge of one column can be nested with and coincide with the edge of another column to permit both edges to be cut simultaneously without producing any wasted material between the edges. Each grip includes lines of weakening, includes at least one point with a pair of sides, and includes a pair of edges which are adjacent the sides of the point. When each grip is folded along the lined of weakening, the pair of edges adjacent the point separate and expose the point.

Abstract: A handheld device that has a modifiable handgrip configuration. The modifiable handgrip configuration allows the form of the handheld device to be changed depending on a user's preference. A user may change the handgrip configuration of the device to a form optimized for gripping by a particular manner according to needs. In an embodiment, the handheld device comprises substantially parallel sides configured to allow attachment and removal of alternative handgrips.

Abstract: A carrying strap for a notebook computer includes a continuous loop strap generally formed into an elongated oval shape, which includes a generally parallel pair of generally straight portions with opposite ends connected by curved portions. The strap is folded about a transverse axis, and wrapped around a hinged bottom edge of a notebook computer. A plurality of separable fasteners are arranged in a series on an intermediate segment of each straight portion of the strap and attached to opposite sides of the computer. There are preferably four separable fasteners attached to each side of the computer. Each separable fastener is preferably comprised of a first hook-and-loop fastener detachably fastened to a second hook-and-loop fastener. The first hook-and-loop fastener is preferably fixedly attached to the strap by stitching, and the second hook-and-loop fastener is preferably fixedly attached to the computer by adhesive.

Abstract: In a wet processing system included in a semiconductor device production line, a wafer carrier has bars formed with grooves for receiving the edge portions of wafers, and a pair of support plates each having a width smaller than the diameter of the wafers. The carrier reduces a volume required of a processing bath and promotes the smooth flow of aqueous solutions. Hence, the system reduces the consumption of chemicals and pure water as well as the cleaning time and other processing times.

Abstract: A handle clasp for carrying grocery bags will decrease "cutting" sensations on the hand of the user, allow the user to more easily grasp several bags at once, and reduce tumbling and spillage of the bags during transport. The handle clasp includes a slotted handle, a bag connection segment, and a head for clasping to the handle.

Abstract: A disposable handle is provided for use with shopping bags. It is in the form of a tube having an access slot in its wall so that the surrounds of the finger openings of a bag can be passed through the access slot to extend along and within the tube.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved umbrella handle with a hanging loop, wherein the hanging loop is capable of being winded around the handle and being fixed securely. The umbrella handle is provided a spiral concave groove of the surface which can be winded by the loop for obtaining a merged connection. A fixing ring is provided around the loop and is slidable to control a secure connection between the loop and the handle or to be released.

Abstract: The bag closure comprises a first arm, a second arm, and a third arm. The first, second and third arms each include a first and second end. The second arm is disposed intermediate the first and third arms. The first ends of each arm are permanently attached to a groin and extend therefrom into a first position wherein the second ends of each arm are maintained in a spaced apart orientation where the second ends of each arm are not touching each other and are not secured to each other. In this first position, a first open slot separates the first and second arms and a second open slot separates the second and third arms. A ring is utilized to secure the second ends of the first, second, and third arms in a second position where the first and third arms are moved closer in proximity to the second arm and the first and second slots are substantially closed at the second ends of the arms.

Abstract: A device for carrying or dragging various objects, such as animals, has a triangular-shaped handle with an eye formed proximate the object for receiving a rope to be connected to the object. The load associated with the object is concentrated at the eye of the handle.

Abstract: A hand grip for attachment to an elongated cord-like element comprises a unitary body provided with a first aperture adjacent a first end of the body, a second aperture adjacent a second end of the body, a first slit extending from the first end to the first aperture, and a second slit extending from the second end to the second aperture. The apertures and the slits are located with respect to one another such that a first pair of transverse tabs are provided between the first aperture and the first end, that a second pair of transverse tabs are provided between the second aperture and the second end, and that the tabs of each pair of transverse tabs are separated by one of the slits. The grip body is formed of a material having sufficient elasticity such that the body can be longitudinally bent into a longitudinal channel without exceeding the elastic limit of the material.

Abstract: A live steam locomotive carrier/portable steaming bay for a miniature train which would include a flat base portion of sufficient width and length to accommodate a standard miniature sized steam locomotive; a pair of parallel slots formed in the base portion from one end to the second end, for allowing the wheels of the locomotive to be placed into the slots so that the locomotive may be rolled along the length of the base portion; a peg member insertable into ports on both the first and second ends of the slot so that after the locomotive is in place the locomotive cannot inadvertently roll off of the first or second ends of the base portion; a pair of handle members extending upward from the base portion and each pair of handle members including a transverse portion for grasping by a person to carry the base portion in a substantial horizontal position with the steam locomotive thereupon; an indexing groove on at least one end of the base portion so that when the base portion is placed at the end of a track

Abstract: A new bag carrying device for carrying multiple bags, particularly plastic grocery bags. The inventive device includes an elongate top portion spaced apart from an elongate bottom portion. An elongate first side portion is extended between the top portion and the bottom portion. An elongate second side portion is extended from the top portion towards the bottom portion and is spaced apart from the first side portion. The second side portion has a root and a free end, the root of the second side portion is positioned adjacent an end of the top portion while the free end of the second side portion is extended towards the bottom portion. The adjacent end of the bottom portion has a tab extending therefrom towards the top portion. The free end of the second side portion is biased towards the tab. The root of the second side portion is resiliently deflectable such that the free end of the second side portion may be deflected away from tab.

Abstract: A bottle lifting device that can be used to safely pick up and carry heavy water bottles, two at a time utilizing only one hand each; which can be mass produced inexpensively, and which can easily be stored in the pocket when not in use. The lifter provides an area for advertising and incorporates proper lifting information. The lifting device utilizes a molded ring on the top of the neck of the water bottle as a pinch point surface and the neck structure of the bottle as the other pinch point surface. The pinching action occurs in void 3 when the lifter is assembled over the neck of the bottle and is then raised by inserting a human hand into void 2 and applying upward force to raise the bottle off of a surface into the lifted and carrying position. The specifications of the material of the body 1 are such that minimal bending of the body 1 will occur during its use.

Abstract: A garment carrier, and a blank for forming a garment carrier, may be used once, or a few times, for transport of one or a few garments on hanger hooks, and then discarded. The carrier has a body of thin material, e.g. corrugated cardboard or biodegradable or other plastic, forming a handle and defining an orifice for receiving the free end of one or a few hangers.

Abstract: A hand grip for attachment to an elongated cord-like element comprises a unitary body provided with a first aperture adjacent a first end of the body, a second aperture adjacent a second end of the body, a first slit extending from the first end to the first aperture, and a second slit extending from the second end to the second aperture. The apertures and the slits are located with respect to one another that a first pair of transverse tabs are provided between the first aperture and the first end, that a second pair of transverse tabs are provided between the second aperture and the second end, and that the tabs of each pair of transverse tabs are separated by one of the slits. The hand body is formed of a material having sufficient elasticity that the body can be longitudinally bent into a longitudinally channel without exceeding the elastic limit of the material.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a secure resilient hand grip on a bar. The system includes a gripping pad having a first surface and an opposing second surface which contacts the bar. The gripping pad is preferably formed of rubber and is placed onto the bar by wrapping the gripping pad around a first portion of the bar. The gripping pad can have a radius of curvature to help ensure that it does not unwrap from the bar on its own. Two gripping pads, one for each hand, can be utilized for use with a weightlifting bar.

Abstract: A detachable bag-carrying handgrip device for hand carrying a shopping bag by its handles which due to the wide distribution of the carried weight over the fingers of the carrying hand is more comfortable to use than previous such devices. The hand grip comprises a flexible outer casing with two flexible edges for insertion of the carrying straps of the grocery bag to be carried. Upon insertion of the carrying straps, the carrying straps settle into a rigid channel which is open at the top and which provides the rigidity for a handgrip which is to be used to carry heavy shopping bags or packages for long distances. Due to this construction of the hand-grip, it remains with the straps of the carried bag even when the bag is set down.

Abstract: A handle conversion apparatus for attachment to a preexisting handle of a wheeled object, such as a wheeled suitcase. The preexisting handle of the wheeled object has a grip member positioned for use in a position substantially perpendicular to a desired direction of forward and backward motion of the wheeled object. The handle conversion apparatus comprises an apparatus attachment member for attaching the apparatus to the preexisting handle of the wheeled object, towards conversion of its orientation by 90 degrees. The apparatus further includes a hand grip having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a longitudinal axis between the first and second ends; the longitudinal axis being substantially perpendicular to the grip member of the preexisting handle.

Abstract: A handling aid for lifting and transporting loads is provided having a handle (1) and a bracket (2) with longitudinal slots (13; 14) into which interchangeable securing or lifting elements (16, 27) can be readily and quickly inserted. The bracket can be formed from two halves extending from the vertex of the bracket to opposed ends of the handle, and each of the two bracket halves can be provided with at least one introduction opening and a corresponding longitudinal slot. The retaining or lifting elements can be sling chains, hooks, and gripping tools.

Abstract: A bag carrying and clip-on device, preferably of plastic, having a bag engaging portion for carrying multiple bags and a hand engaging portion formed so as to be comfortable to the hand of a wearer along with structure to facilitate the introduction and release of plastic bag handles to be held within the confines of the holder or carrier. The unique structure enables the device to be clipped onto a variety of surfaces particularly in the user's kitchen to enable the convenient unloading of bags by users.

Abstract: Device for carrying shopping bags having a handle for gripping in the palm of the hand for carrying; and a sheet material blank for forming same. The blank is generally elliptical-shaped, rounded in the middle and tapering toward each end and has a pair of centrally disposed parallel fold lines for dividing the blank into a pair of asymmetrical sides.

Abstract: The improved handle is useable to facilitate carrying a bag having one or more flexible top straps. The handle includes a shell of relatively inflexible durable material, such as wood, metal or plastic. The shell is generally elongated and tubular with a central hollow bag strap-receiving space. The shell has open opposite ends and is divided into two mating shell parts extending the length of the shell. The two shell parts bear integral connector components adjacent their upper ends in the form of a hook and notch and the shell parts are hinged together adjacent their lower ends by an internal flexible resilient hinge of elastomeric material. The lower ends of the two parts have upturned terminal flanges over which the hinge is permanently secured.

Abstract: A bag handle is integrally molded from plastics material. It has a hand grip joined at the front end to a seat spaced below the hand grip. The seat has an upper arm joined to the front end of the hand grip, a circularly curved bight and a lower arm that projects to the front from the bight and curves upwardly as a hook to form a flared throat at the front of the handle. A retainer within the seat projects upwardly from the lower arm towards the upper in order to retain the handles of grocery bags and the like in the seat. The bight of the seat is located directly below the center of the hand grip to provide good balance.

Abstract: A portable flag stand is described which is designed for supporting flags having magnetic base portions and to improve the storage, portability, and arrangement of such flags. The portable flag stand includes a main body portion, a handle and a fold out support for propping the stand in an open position.

Abstract: The present invention features a shopping bag handle that is ergonomically designed for easily carrying heavily-ladened shopping bags. The handle is substantially straight with a slight convex arc along its underside. The convex arc along the mid-section of the handle provides an ergonomic effect that conforms to the grip of a hand. An eye-loop is located on each distal end of the carrying handle. The loops of the shopping bag are easily threaded onto the eye-loops because of the downwardly-facing geometry of the latter. The central axis of the handle passes substantially through the contact points between the respective eye-loops of the handle and the loops of the shopping bag, thus reducing the moment of inertia between the middle portion of the handle and its distal ends. This reduced moment of inertia provides for a more stable carrying handle, substantially eliminating the tendency of a shopping bag to sway or rock about the handle.

Abstract: For hand comfort in carrying items with handles such as tote bags, plastic bag with handles formed as openings, paper shopping bag with attached round cord handles, wire baskets, coat hangers and the like, an inexpensive add-on handle-sheath is formed in one embodiment from flexible plastic in an elongated extrudable shape of suitable length having a transverse cross-sectional shape defining an upwardly-facing V-shaped entry channel with pair of guidewalls converging downwardly to a narrowed throat leading to a wider conduit region in a bottom portion of the add-on handle for holding a pair of bag handles. The add-on handle-sheath is easily fitted to a tote bag by directing the two bag handles downwardly in the entry channel, through the throat and into the conduit region, where they become effectively but removably captivated in the add-on handle-sheath.

Abstract: A carrier for bulk materials includes a substantially flat bottom, upstanding side members and a handle assembly. The side members are spaced apart and arranged in mutually facing relation, creating an open volume therebetween in which firewood or similar articles may be stacked and carried. The bottom and the side members are generally rigid, whereby the carrier may be stood upright for charging, transport, storage and discharging. The bottom and side members are preferably formed integrally with one another, such as by injection molding, to create a strong, rigid, unitary structure. The handle, preferably made of a stiff wire, is added after fabrication of the bottom and side members. The handle can be pivoted on the side members or locked into an upright position.

Abstract: A bag carrier useful for transporting at least one bag which includes a loop handle. The carrier includes a shaft for supporting the loop handle when the handle is disposed about the shaft, and at least one handle member disposed on and co-axial with the shaft. The handle may be formed integral with the shaft or may be attached thereto such as through the use of adhesive or by press-fitting the handles onto the shaft. The handles are made from compressible material, such as foam, which functions to minimize the discomfort associated with carrying the bags. The bag carrier may be manufactured by first forming the shaft with the desired cross-section. At least one handle is then formed with an outer cross-sectional dimension larger than that of the shaft. The handle is slid over the shaft to complete the carrier. A coating may be applied to the handle or the shaft to operate as a means for identifying or advertising. The handles may be configured in a shape which will further assist in advertising.

Abstract: A handle made of a rigid material has an opening for insertion of four fingers of a user's hand, with nodules separating grooves spaced therein for the fingers. An outer bottom part of the handle has a row of nodules which serve as knuckles, to enable the user to defend himself or herself therewith against a physical attack. An outer upper part of the handle has a groove to receive and lift a handle portion of a bag and two hooks are provided at end portions of the handle for lifting bags thereby.

Abstract: A support device for bags comprises an integral, closed U--shaped planar body having at the top two symmetrical recesses to receive bag hanger elements, the sides of the recesses forming a handle element in the middle and two support elements at both ends. The support device may be formed of wood, plastic or wire.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a cup when taking urine samples comprising an elongated cylindrical central component having a distal end and a proximal end; a support ring in a generally circular configuration with a circular cross section secured at one exterior peripheral extent at its proximal end to the distal end of the central component, the ring component having an opening extending therethrough at about ninety degrees from the point of contact between the central component and the ring component, the opening constituting about one and ten degrees of the ring; and a handle in a generally rectangular configuration having a proximal end and a distal end with the distal end being coupled with respect to the proximal end of the central component.

Abstract: Articles, such as a bag, may be more comfortably and securely carried by a hand grip which hooks a strand of the article, such as a strap of a bag. The hand grip is comprised of a body in which a hand hole is defined. The lower portion of the body forms a hook for grasping or hooking the strap of the article. The hand hole is contoured to provide a comfortable, noncutting surface for the user's hand, fingers or palm. The hook is formed with a wider mouth than throat so that the strap is easily placed in the hook and only somewhat less easily dislodged from the hook thereby increasing the degree of security by which the article is carried. The hand grip may be formed as a planar piece in which the hook extends to the side in the same plane as the hand hole or may be provided with one or more hooks which extend in directions out of the plane defined by the hand hole.

Abstract: A carrier 20 and method for carrying bags having carrying straps wherein a tongue 32 guides the carrying straps 100 into the carrier 20. A recess 46 limits any shifting motion of the carrying straps 100 within the carrier 20 and is positioned along the centerline of the forearm of the user. The handle 40 of the carrier tilts downward 14.degree. in use to match the natural angle of the curved fingers grasping the carrier and together with the positioning of the recess allows the bags or other articles to be comfortably aligned with the centerline of the forearm with a minimum of flexing of the wrist. A ring-shaped clasp 30 locks the carrying straps 100 within the carrier 20.

Abstract: A garment hanger device which conveniently supports a plurality of clothes hangers in an automobile is disclosed. The garment hanger has a frame member which the clothes hangers are directly hung upon and a support member which attaches to the automotive cloth hooks. The frame member and support member are connected together by a non-rigid coupling mechanism which allows the frame member to move relative to the support member.

Abstract: A supplemental grip device for use with flexible handles of shopping bags includes a tubular grip member formed of a soft resiliently compressible material and having a longitudinal slot in the top thereof and a stiff core member nesting in the grip member and having a longitudinal upper face confronting and located below the grip member slot. The grip and core member assembly may be enclosed in a flexible sheath or in an envelope whose closed upper border is tucked through the slot to the core face.

Abstract: A device for the carrying of artworks, such as oil paintings, prints and the like for the transportation thereof. A base for receiving the artwork thereon. At least two adjustable clamps are carried by the base for clamping respective opposite edges of the artwork. In this manner, the artwork is secured to the base without either being touched or damaged thereby. Each of the clamps is selectively moveable along respective axes. This permits the precise positioning of the respective clamps to be selectively adjusted to accommodate artworks of various sizes and shapes. Preferably a stationary clamp is also carried by the base.

Abstract: A garmet carrier, and a blank for forming a garment carrier, may be used once, or a few times, for transport of one or a few garments on hanger hooks, and then discarded. The carrier has a body of thin material, e.g. corrugated cardboard or biodegradable or other plastic, forming a handle and defining an orifice for receiving the free end of one or a few hangers. A hinged flap extends at least across the body and may be secured thereto.