And Rigid Handle Or Bar Patents (Class 294/153)
  • Patent number: 11779008
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a game animal field dressing and gutting assistance tool. The tool is used for holding the legs of a game animal open while the hunter dresses and guts the animal. The tool comprises a telescoping pole that can be adjusted and selectively-affixed in length for use with different game animals. The telescoping pole includes two ends, each end having a strap assembly housing a strap and a lock for securing the strap. The straps can be connected to the animal's legs and the telescoping pole can be selectively-affixed in length to enable a hunter to spread the legs of the game animal to a desired distance. The straps and pole keep the legs open while the hunter dresses and guts the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Inventor: Tom Thomason
  • Patent number: 11388971
    Abstract: A travel strap system for securing items to one another for convenient carrying while traveling. The travel strap system includes a container strap extending from a main strap, wherein the container strap is attached to a first end of the main strap and a coupling member extends from a second end of the main strap. The coupling member can receive an object and automatically adjust to a size of the object disposed therein. Each of the ends of the main strap include a fastener securable to a secondary strap or an accessory strap in order to secure more items within the system. The accessory strap includes a pair of coupling members suspended between a first end and a second end thereof. In some embodiments, each coupling member includes a loop member and a ring, wherein the ring is freely movably along the loop member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Inventor: Sylvie Cecile Lavoie
  • Patent number: 10285480
    Abstract: The present invention provides a load conveyance system. The load conveyance system includes: an adjustable retaining harness that fits around a user's shoulder and arm; a first shoulder pad that fits on the user's other shoulder; a suspension strap; a handle, and a member. Methods of using the load conveyance system are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Inventor: Miko Chovich
  • Patent number: 9959528
    Abstract: A method of securing a transaction that comprises a trust entity computer in communication with data storage, a first party and a second party over a network, and receiving a request from the first party to undertake a transaction with the second party. In addition, receives a first token, storing the first token in the data storage, receiving a second token from the second party, comparing the stored first token and the received second token, if the stored first token and the received second token are a match, enabling the transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2018
    Assignee: Safepay Australia PTY Limited
    Inventor: John O'Hara
  • Patent number: 9010824
    Abstract: A cargo strap with carrying handle and mechanism for securing the cargo strap around a load. A first end of the cargo strap is preferably removably anchored to the strap securing mechanism by a clevis pin that permits rapid and easy disconnection of the first end of the cargo strap from the strap securing mechanism. The second end of the cargo strap is retained within the strap securing mechanism and prevented from removal therefrom by a stop proximate the second end of the cargo strap. The stop is preferably constructed as a loop formed in the second end of the cargo strap and sewn to the strap with a strap flap portion intermediate the second end of the cargo strap and the strap securing mechanism. The strap securing mechanism preferably has either a ratchet style mechanism with a reel or a modified cam buckle mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventor: John W. Hayes
  • Patent number: 8840161
    Abstract: It is important to be able to drag a large animal through the woods after it has been killed. This device will allow the hunter to lift the animal's head above the ground as well as the legs in a pair of openings that will elevate the head of the animal off the ground surface so that the animal may be dragged. The handle may also telescope and will allow more than one hunter to grab the device in order to safely pull the animal through the woods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Inventor: Charles Gardner
  • Patent number: 8616601
    Abstract: An animal carcass mover enables a user to drag an animal carcass without losing control of the animal carcass. The animal carcass mover comprises an expandable tube assembly mechanically coupled to strap assembly. The expandable tube assembly comprises a left large diameter tube expendably adjacent to a left medium diameter tube section, which is expendably adjacent to a center small tube section. The center small tube section is expendably adjacent to a right medium diameter tube section, which is expendably adjacent to a right large diameter tube section. The strap assembly further comprises a fixed loop end can wrap around the expandable tube assembly and a hook and loop fastener that can wrap around the expandable tube assembly and adjust for the animals of different sizes. In this manner, a user can wrap the strap assembly around an animal in order to drag the animal to a desired destination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventors: Liam Coughlin, Marc Edward Gonzales, Tracy Clinton Dills
  • Patent number: 8366164
    Abstract: An animal dragging method for the purpose of dragging or carrying game animal carcasses from one point to another. The method consists of one strap weaved through two holes on each end of a cylinder pipe. This pipe serves as a handle opposite the knotted strap convenient for holstering game animals. The pendulum-looking device allows for simple maneuvering when hooked onto the ankle(s) or neck(s) of a game animal(s). The knotted strap weaved through the cylinder pipe also allows for adjustment; depending on the size of the game animal it can hold up to several game animals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Inventor: Koua Lee
  • Patent number: 8251421
    Abstract: A panel carrying device includes a flexible strap having a first end and a second and a panel receiving mechanism attached adjacent the second end of the flexible strap. The panel receiving mechanism includes a panel receiving platform for supporting a panel, the panel receiving platform having a proximal end and a distal end, and a counterbalancing portion connected to the distal end of the panel receiving platform for assisting in balancing the panel receiving platform during placement and carrying of the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Inventor: Kevin F. Homan
  • Publication number: 20120200103
    Abstract: An outdoor pull device comprising a handle; at least two through holes through the handle, the through holes running substantially parallel to each other; one or more cords traveling through at least two through holes of the at least two through holes of the pull device, wherein the one or more cords affixes to the handle at each through hole such that the integrated handle and one or more cords create at least one loop; and at least two fastening mechanisms on the cord to prevent the cord from exiting the handle, wherein the at least two through holes each have at least two distinct diameters in the handle, wherein the first diameter is sufficient to allow both the one or more cords and the affixed fastening mechanisms into the handle, and wherein the second diameter is sufficient to allow the one or more cords through the handle, but not the affixed fastening mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventor: Ryan Estey
  • Publication number: 20120013140
    Abstract: A hand grip device for carrying articles includes a gripping member and an optional coupling member. The gripping member includes a body with ends that define the maximum body diameter of the gripping member. The longitudinal center of the body defines the minimum body diameter of the gripping member. The coupling member may be a strap that connects the gripping member to the article to be carried. The hand grip device functions as a handle that is lightweight, strong, and disperses the weight of the carried article across the palmar side of a hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: ATHALON SPORTSGEAR, INC.
    Inventor: Andrew J. Nitkin
  • Patent number: 8016335
    Abstract: A drag strap having a dual handle system for allowing one or more persons to use the strap when dragging an injure person. The drag strap is preferably constructed of a high tensile strength woven nylon tape which is flexible and weather resistant. The drag strap includes an adjustable connector system for quick attachment and adaptability in securing the strap to an injured person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: North American Rescue, LLC
    Inventor: Sean McKay
  • Publication number: 20110089710
    Abstract: An animal dragging method for the purpose of dragging or carrying game animal carcasses from one point to another. The method consists of one strap weaved through two holes on each end of a cylinder pipe. This pipe serves as a handle opposite the knotted strap convenient for holstering game animals. The pendulum-looking device allows for simple maneuvering when hooked onto the ankle(s) or neck(s) of a game animal(s). The knotted strap weaved through the cylinder pipe also allows for adjustment; depending on the size of the game animal it can hold up to several game animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventor: Koua Lee
  • Patent number: 7896416
    Abstract: A deer carcass transport assembly including a handle member to which are attached two U-shaped hooks in planar relationship, one leg of each hook secured to an end of the handle member, the legs of the U-shaped hook spaced apart sufficiently so as to engage the hind hock of the rear legs of a deer carcass so as to permit the hunter to drag the deer carcass, by means of the hind hooves, from the kill site to a suitable means of transportation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2011
    Inventor: Gregory Carter
  • Patent number: 7841635
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing and carrying a package is disclosed, thereby facilitating inspection of the secured package at travel centers and security checkpoints given the quick-release nature of the apparatus and its ease and speed of reattachment to the package. The apparatus generally comprises a handle portion and two straps, wherein the straps are disposed perpendicular to one another and the ends of each strap, respectively, are releasably connected after being passed around a package. The releasable connections may comprise a variety of quick-release fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventor: Frank C. Fuchs
  • Patent number: 7575198
    Abstract: For use with towable airfoils used to supply lift to a towed rider to assist with jumping in sports and recreation, a handle system having one or more control lines for coupling to the airfoil, and a line for coupling the handle to a tow vehicle, the one or more control lines and line for coupling to the tow vehicle being coupled together by a tension translation mechanism that divides the tension from the line for the tow vehicle to the one or more control lines by a predetermined factor, which typically would be other than 1:1. The handle system may further include an engagement mechanism for engaging the one or more control lines to lock or brake a line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Ho Sports Company
    Inventors: Corwin Hardham, Johannes Van Niekerk
  • Patent number: 7487565
    Abstract: A hunting multi-tool is provided with a base frame having a handle and a drag bar. A first blade is coupled with the base frame and may be moved between skinning and gutting positions. A drag line depends from the drag bar and may be secured to a cleat coupled with the base frame. Second and third blades may be pivotably extended from the handle portion and covered with a handle cover when not in use. Other useful hunting accessories may be combined in a logical fashion with the base frame and aforementioned accessories.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Inventors: Robert S. Sundling, Merlin Betts
  • Patent number: 7090271
    Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of a sling for moving objects includes a sheet of flexible material having opposite first and second sides, longitudinally spaced apart transversely extending first and second side edges, transversely spaced apart longitudinally extending third and fourth side edges, transversely extending first and second edge loops along the first and second side edges respectively, and transversely extending intermediate loops attached to the sheet and longitudinally spaced apart between the first and second side edges. First and second elongated element may be disposed through first and second one of the loops, respectively, and cut-out sections positioned between distal ends of the loops. A more particular embodiment of the sheet includes longitudinally extending edge loops attached along the third and fourth side edges, longitudinally extending intermediate loops attached to the second side, and the transversely extending intermediate loops attached to the first side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Inventor: Leif A. Halvorsen, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7077447
    Abstract: A sling for carrying a load comprises two parallel straps that are interconnected by a series of relatively rigid handles. The sling is placed underneath the load while leaving several handles on either side of the load available for gripping. A person at each end of the sling can then choose a handle that is most comfortable for them. Some of the handles, particularly those underneath the load, help keep the two straps properly spaced apart to maintain a broad, stable base upon which the load is supported. The broad base allows each person to use just one arm for lifting, which leaves their other arm available for steadying the load or for opening doors. With this sling, the two persons can face the same direction as they carry the load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Inventor: Dennis O. Betway
  • Patent number: 7029045
    Abstract: A Doe Antlers is a device designed for retrieving wild game animals such as deer or other animals of similar size. Doe Antlers consists of a yoke, yoke handles, an adjustment fastener, a hook, and hand grips. The yoke can be manufactured of tubular or solid material such as metals including but not limited to steel, aluminum, titanium, and other materials such as composites, graphites, pultruded fiberglass, and etcetera. The adjustable fastener is a series of links joined together into a chain permanently fastened at one end and having a hook fastener at the other end. The yoke and handles constitute a single unit with a handle placed at both ends of the yoke. The handles may consist of rubber or other similar material over the yoke body, or they may be knurled steel for ease of use. The fastener is designed to lock the game animal's head securely into the yoke, allowing two people to easily move the game animal to the desired location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Inventor: Michael Tumminaro
  • Patent number: 6824182
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Inventor: Rex James Graham
  • Publication number: 20040195853
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is my invention of a Lifting and Moving Systems, typically used to lift and move large objects that can be of a various size, shape, geometry, material strength, weight, configuration and distribution of weight. My invention secures to the lifted article and is designed so the user is easily able to apply a lifting as well as a stabilizing force to the lifted article. The preferred embodiment of my invention consists of a series of connected handle assemblies and straps. The invention is easily put in use, adding little to the weight lifted, allows the user to apply a lifting and stabilizing force through proper lifting techniques without undue physical stress or strain. Following use, the invention is easily detached from the moved article and stored in a minimum of space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventor: George Thomas Usher
  • Publication number: 20040090076
    Abstract: A dragging and gaffing device for dragging a game animal or for gaffing a fish, which includes a strap member connectable to a hook member. The device distributes the weight of the game animal or fish to ground allowing little or not horizontal lifting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventor: Andrew M. Hiles
  • Patent number: 6729666
    Abstract: A combination hanging and dragging hunting aid comprises a handle having a pair of opposing free ends. The handle has means for supporting the handle such as a loop or other surface. A pair of removable hooks are attached to each free end of the handle, with the hooks being adapted to hook to an animal so that the animal can be hung via the handle. One or more flexible members are provided that can extends from one or more end of the handle. The flexible member terminates in a hook for attaching to a portion of an animal to allow the animal to be dragged using the handle. By selecting the proper position of the hooks, the animal can be first dragged to a site, and then, by repositioning the hooks, the animal can be hung up.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Inventor: James Mullis
  • Patent number: 6578231
    Abstract: A luggage handle in the form of a closed, equilateral triangle, molded plastic loop includes latch members attached to a apex of the loop. The latch members join the ends of an adjustable length, flexible flat strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj M. Redzisz, Zbigniew Marchwiak, Marian Klysz, Iwona Malgorzata Marchwiak, Zoran H. Gracer
  • Patent number: 6457763
    Abstract: A game pull device having a handle which is of cylindrical construction. The first and second retainer channels are laterally disposed within the handle construction, and include an attachment element conveyed and fixed respectively thereto. The attachment element is made of nylon rope material having a predetermined tensile strength, and configured to terminate as a closed loop fastener or terminus, so as to form a single integrated game pull device. The handle of the deer pull also includes a gripping layer surrounding the cylindrically shaped element with the inclusion of an adhesive layer therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Inventor: Glenn E. Cornelius
  • Patent number: 6454335
    Abstract: A tool for assisting in the latching and unlatching of boot buckles has an elongated member, an opening at a forward end for receiving an end of a tensioning lever therein, and a loop, for engaging a pair of ski boots such that a single, small compact tool can be used as both a latching tool and a boot carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Assignee: Ski Tool Company, LLC
    Inventor: Robert I. Wishnick
  • Publication number: 20010048230
    Abstract: A game pull device having a handle which is of cylindrical construction. The first and second retainer channels are laterally disposed within the handle construction, and include an attachment element conveyed and fixed respectively thereto. The attachment element is made of nylon rope material having a predetermined tensile strength, and configured to terminate as a closed loop fastener or terminus, so as to form a single integrated game pull device. The handle of the deer pull also includes a gripping layer surrounding the cylindrically shaped element with the inclusion of an adhesive layer therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2001
    Publication date: December 6, 2001
    Inventor: Glenn E. Cornelius
  • Patent number: 6250699
    Abstract: A game dragging device including a tether having an upper end bifurcated into two branches. Each of a pair of handles is respectively secured to one of the branches. A first fastener is secured to one of the branches and a second fastener is secured to the other of the branches. The second fastener is adapted to mate with, and releasably adhere to, the first fastener so that the handles can be selectively secured together in a side-by-side manner. A hook is secured to the lower end of the tether.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Inventor: Ronald I. Robertson
  • Patent number: 6142547
    Abstract: A game drag for dragging an animal including a flexible line having a draft handle end, an opposite end having a fixed snout loop formed therein for passing over the snout of an animal to be dragged, and an intermediate portion which passes through the fixed loop and forms a second adjustable loop that passes around a portion, such as the neck, of an animal to be dragged. The invention also contemplates a method of mounting a game drag, having a snout loop in one end of a flexible draft line, on a game animal including the steps of passing a portion of the line adjacent the snout loop around the neck of an animal to be dragged and through the snout loop to form a second variable size loop, mounting the snout loop on the snout of an animal to be dragged, and then applying tension to an opposite end of the line to partially close the second variable loop tightly about the animal's neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2000
    Inventor: Raymond Bowerman
  • Patent number: 6129399
    Abstract: A game animal dragging system for dragging bucks, does, and other game animals from a kill site back to the camp site or vehicle. The system includes straps, each including a fixed loop to engage the antlers or neck of a game animal and a handle at the other end. One of the straps is provided with a slidable second strap that slides along the length thereof so that a second loop can be provided around the snout of the animal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Inventor: Ricky J. Burch, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6089636
    Abstract: An adjustable game drag assembly for transporting slain game animals is disclosed. The assembly includes a game engaging linear rope-like member for encircling an appendage of the game animal, and a plurality of linear rope-like handle members reversibly attachable to a connecting loop end of the game engaging section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2000
    Inventor: Donald A. Harris
  • Patent number: 5971458
    Abstract: A tubular handle, a tubular main loop and a tubular connector piece together form a continuous loop threaded through the handle. A tubular slide lock is fitted over a mid-section of the main loop which is fitted together to form a double strand. All of the foregoing parts are of flexible plastic. In one form, the handle, and the continuous loop are all segments cut from a continuous aggregate source, and in a second form, the slide lock is also a segment cut from a continuous aggregate source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Inventors: Thomas J. Contreras, David G. Midlick
  • Patent number: 5951080
    Abstract: A game carrying device for carrying game animals, especially through rough terrain such as woods or fields. The device includes a handle member with proximal and distal ends, a central opening therethrough. The proximal end of the handle member and the central opening define therebetween a gripping portion on the handle member designed for grasping by a hand of a user. The handle member has a bore therethrough extending between the distal end of the handle member and the central opening. A first end of an elongate flexible member is coupled to the distal end of the handle member. A second end of the flexible member is extended through the bore of the handle member from the distal end of the handle and into the central opening such that the flexible member forms a loop outwardly extending from the distal end of the handle member. The loop of the flexible member is designed for extending a limb of a game animal therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1999
    Inventor: Kurt H. Wessner
  • Patent number: 5901999
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Inventor: Kenneth Brock
  • Patent number: 5255947
    Abstract: A device for lifting and inverting water bottles. A pair of straps have their ends secured to a handle. Each strap passes through a tightening element and a pair of adjusting elements and around the bottle. An open slip knot is formed using the two straps. In operation the device is oriented with each rope end on one side of the bottle having passed around the bottle and through an oppositely positioned adjusting element. The bottle may be carried upright. To invert, the adjusters are repositioned on the same side and the straps pass around the bottle at a position near the bottom. The bottle may be lifted and inverted using the device as a pivot for such motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1993
    Inventor: Peter J. Schwartz
  • Patent number: 5240300
    Abstract: A device for hand-carrying articles in cooperation with a string, strap, shoelace or the like includes a grip element for grasping of the device by a user. Support elements extend upwardly from opposed ends of the grip element, and arm elements are connected at proximal ends thereof to the support elements. Each of the arm elements defines a distal end, and the arm elements extend inwardly toward each other from the support elements with the distal ends positioned in closely spaced apart relationship with each other to form a gap therebetween. The arm elements are configured for enabling movement of the arm elements relative to each other to vary the size of the gap, and gripping elements are provided on the distal ends of the arm elements for enabling a string, strap, shoelace or the like to be tightly gripped and held in position in the gap between the arm elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1993
    Inventor: Michael D. Ramsey
  • Patent number: 5203480
    Abstract: A fish-stringer handle has a D-shape with a channel around it for winding string to be unwound as needed for stringing fish. Finger grooves at an inside periphery of a leg of the D-shape provide comfortable handling. A needle orifice is provided for attaching the string with a fish-stringer needle. Wood or other light and floatable material can be used for construction. A string keeper can be attached to keep the string in the middle of the handle for distributing weight of fish on a string evenly across a hand of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1993
    Inventors: Charles R. Day, G. Wayne Perrin
  • Patent number: 5199758
    Abstract: A carrier apparatus for carrying packages is formed in the configuration of a tubular body having opposite ends and a slot spiraling through the body between its opposite ends. The carrier apparatus is easily attached to and removed from cords secured to objects such as binding cords of packages or cord or plastic loop handles of shopping bags by inserting the cords or handles in the slot at one end of the body, and then rotating the body around its longitudinal axis causing the cords or slots to be directed along the length of the spiraling slot from one end of the apparatus to the other end of the apparatus. The carrier apparatus provides a rigid carrier or holder on the package or bag cords or handles that fits comfortably in the palm of a user's hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1993
    Inventor: Nila G. Howell
  • Patent number: 5183334
    Abstract: To provide mixing of paint in a 1 gallon can, a tubular member is passed through the handle of the 1 gallon can and suspended from a tubular handle held by the operator by members sufficiently short so the can is lifted from the ground when a person holding the handle has his arm extended downwardly and is standing. The user then gently moves his hand and wrist so as to cause a resonant pendulum-like motion of the can about the pivot points of the paint can handle so as to mix the paint within it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1993
    Inventor: Dewey F. Geistlinger
  • Patent number: 5150938
    Abstract: A detachable grip supplements the handle pair of a single plastic bag, or the handle pairs of a number of bags. The grip has a bar which comfortably fits in the palm of the hand. One end of a cord (which cord could be wire, line, belt or cable) is permanently attached to one end of the bar. The other end of the cord has apparatus for removably latching itself to the other end of the bar, temporarily forming a closed loop of fixed length. The distance along the handle between the two ends is at least as wide as an adult human's hand. The latching apparatus preferably is a stop, such as a ball or a cylinder, on the free end of the cord, which ball or cylinder fits into a socket on the free end of the bar. However, other latches or clasps are disclosed for use as substitutes for the stop and socket latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1992
    Inventor: David L. Gans
  • Patent number: 5145224
    Abstract: A deer dragging and hanging system for engaging a deer for dragging or hanging of the deer. The system can be used by either a single person or two persons, and provides for either a single point of engagement or two points of engagement. The device includes a cylindrical member, a center yoke affixed to the cylindrical member, two handles at outer ends of the cylindrical member, and two V-screws threaded into nuts in the ends of the cylindrical member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 8, 1992
    Inventor: Richard Welk
  • Patent number: 5131707
    Abstract: A carrier for transporting items such as clothes hangers is provided. The hanger carrier includes a hollow handle made from rigid material. The handle is of appropriate size and shape to be grasped by a user. A cord is provided for wrapping around, and thereby facilitating the carrying of hangers. The cord is threaded through the handle and the two ends of the cord are joined together to form a loop of fixed length. The carrier also includes a pair of hollow end caps which are threaded onto the cord before the ends of the cord are joined together. The end caps are resiliently affixed inside of the ends of the handle to protect the cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1992
    Assignee: Z & M Novelties
    Inventors: Robert G. Zazzara, Carmen Mustico, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5090691
    Abstract: A handle for exercise devices provides a flexible cord having a loop formed in one end for slidable extension through a medial channel defined in a handle. The handle provides a diametrically larger knob-like structure proximate the inner end of the loop with a diametrically smaller elongate body extending a spaced distance away therefrom. The loop extending from the handle has a tubular cover about its medial portion to protect a user and provide frictional engagement with a wrist. The handle allows varying degrees of user gripping from a completely passive to a completely active type as determined by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 25, 1992
    Inventor: Todd E. Pollock
  • Patent number: 4866813
    Abstract: A load carrying handle for securement to an article to be hand-supported or displaced. The carrying handle comprises a handle grip having a strap retaining elongated cavity therein. The cavity has an open end and a bottom end wall. An article attaching element having at least a flat grip attaching portion is also provided. A wedge rod is disposed in tight fit in the cavity with the attaching portion of the attaching element wedged between the wedge rod and extends over opposed sides of the wedge rod and an inner end thereof. The wedge rod is dimensioned so that an outer end thereof terminates substantially flush with a peripheral end wall of the handle grip about the open end so that when the carrying handle is secured to an article and the attaching element is secured tightly about the article, the wedge rod outer end will abut the object and provide a solid connection therewith with the attaching portion held secured between the handle grip and wedge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1989
    Inventor: Andre Dupont
  • Patent number: 4828310
    Abstract: A package handle carrier which provides a means for carrying packages, containers or equivalent with one hand. The package handle includes a pivoted top-nested carrying handle mounted on the top of a relatively flat compact box. The box contains two spring tensioned retractable tape reels rotatably mounted in the box in side by side relationship with their axes parallel. Each tape free end has a T-bar rod secured thereto which is insertable into an anchor clasp socket in the associated opposite wall of the box to hook the free end of the tape thereto. Each reel has an upwardly protruding fluted rewind knob for manually drawing up the tape, and a spring biased reel ratchet lock to engage the knob flutes to positively one-way lock the tape in taut condition about the package to be carried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1988
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1989
    Assignee: Habitec International, Inc.
    Inventors: Arnold W. Schmidt, Jr., James E. Habeck
  • Patent number: 4823965
    Abstract: A portable compactly stored cord rack and carrier assembly is set forth. A flexible wood carrier formed of canvas or leather-like material is provided with opposed handles at terminal ends thereof and supportably enables transport of firewood whereby the accompanying foldable rack provides cradled support thereof. Said rack comprises a scissor-like pair of pivoted framework members formed with flexible strap elements securing opposed horizontal structural portions for support and reinforcement of the firewood carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1989
    Inventor: Gordon Hughes
  • Patent number: 4759446
    Abstract: A packing structure for packing an article in a packing box includes a belt-like attaching member provided with a handle. The attaching member is wound around the article. By gripping and pulling the handle the article can easily be taken out from the packing box, without damage to the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1988
    Assignee: Alps Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Koichi Dobashi, Tomohisa Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: 4712804
    Abstract: An article carrier for use with a strap secured to an article and an article moving device comprising a base member and a plate with a first and second inverted V-shaped member defining a flexible proximal leg and flexible distal leg extending from an apex of the inverted V-shaped member. The V-shaped members are axially spaced apart on the base member to enable the plate to be slidably received between the proximal and distal leg of each of the inverted V-shaped members. A handle with a first and second end is releasably secured to the apex of the first and second inverted V-shaped member thereby extending between each inverted V-shaped member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1987
    Inventor: Eddie Harrison, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4696505
    Abstract: A device for hand-carrying articles includes a metal carrying handle and an elongated carrying strap. The handle has a pair of spaced apart, elongated side sections which extend along and are positioned on opposite sides of handle axis. The side sections are interconnected at their upper ends by a handgrip portion which extends transversely to the axis, at their lower ends by a lower crossbar which has an elongated slot formed therethrough, and at longitudinally intermediate portions thereof by a central crossbar to which is anchored an end portion of the carrying strap. To carry an article, the strap is looped around the article to define a carrying loop portion of the strap. The free end of the strap is then passed over the lower handle crossbar and then back through the crossbar slot to define in the strap a strap connecting loop portion. When the handle is lifted, the connecting loop portion is frictionally locked to the lower crossbar to prevent enlargement of the strap carrying loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1987
    Inventor: Ralph E. Shadoan