Single Web Or Strap (e.g., Sling) Patents (Class 294/156)
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Patent number: 11134770Abstract: An apparatus for carrying and transporting goods can be used to carry and/or transport a good without the use of auxiliary items. The apparatus for carrying and transporting goods includes a structural channel, a handle, a fastening mechanism, a guiding mechanism, and a tether. The structural channel is the main support of the apparatus. The handle allows a user to carry a good that is engaged by the apparatus. The fastening mechanism is used to fully secure the tether around the good in order to engage the apparatus onto the good. The guiding mechanism is used to guide the tether into and out of the structural channel in order to form a loop that can be wrapped around the good. The tether may be a rope, a chain, a band, or a wire.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2019Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Inventor: Mikhail Valentsov
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Publication number: 20150125251Abstract: An apparatus and a method of using the apparatus for assisting in the carrying of an object having a handle are disclosed. The apparatus is in one embodiment a strap formed into a loop with a reinforcing member attached to a portion of the loop so as to create a rigid portion of the strap. The loop is passed through the handle of the object to be carried, with the rigid portion on the side of the handle away from the user. The user's hand is passed through the loop on the side facing the user and the user lets the weight of the object pull the loop onto the back of the user's wrist. The user can control the object by rotating the hand with minimal pressure by the fingers on the rigid portion of the loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventor: Joseph Friedberg
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Patent number: 9010825Abstract: An apparatus for closing opened packaging includes a base having an upper surface and a lower surface, a strap attached to the base, and two complementary handle sections attached to the base. The handle sections extend upwardly from the upper surface of the base, and together form a grippable handle. A space exists between the handle sections to receive the strap therethrough. The handle sections can be releasably attached to each other.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Bag-Straps, Inc.Inventors: Jason W. Shepherd, Heyward A. Moore, Juan Carlos Perez
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Patent number: 9010824Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Inventor: John W. Hayes
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Publication number: 20140265397Abstract: An apparatus for closing opened packaging includes a base having an upper surface and a lower surface, a strap attached to the base, and two complementary handle sections attached to the base. The handle sections extend upwardly from the upper surface of the base, and together form a grippable handle. A space exists between the handle sections to receive the strap therethrough. The handle sections can be releasably attached to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Bag-Straps, Inc.Inventors: Jason W. Shepherd, Heyward A. Moore, Juan Carlos Perez
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Patent number: 8616601Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 26, 2012Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Inventors: Liam Coughlin, Marc Edward Gonzales, Tracy Clinton Dills
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Publication number: 20130241223Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventor: Kuoa Lee
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Patent number: 8292070Abstract: A package of sheet media and method of loading the package are presented in which a stack of sheet media is wrapped in a multi-layer strap, the multi-layer strap is operative to allow a user to load the package of sheet media into a media supply tray of an associated print engine, the multi-layer strap includes a third layer disposed between a first layer and a second layer, and the third layer is operative to allow the user to remove the multi-layer strap from the stack of sheet media while the stack of sheet media is positioned within the media supply tray.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2008Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventors: Stephen Morris-Jones, James Richardson
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Patent number: 8287019Abstract: A container for a roll of sheet metal material that includes a partially circular base and oppositely disposed end walls that are integrally formed with the base and that define with the base an open channel in which the roll of material is to be placed. An elongated slot is provided along the base and dimensioned so as to receive an end of the roll of sheet material for dispensing through the slot. An elastic cord is attached at opposite sides of the base and extend about the roll of material for holding the roll of material in the open channel.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2011Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Inventor: Phillip M. Guerin
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Patent number: 8287020Abstract: A container for a roll of sheet metal material that includes a partially circular base and oppositely disposed end walls that are integrally formed with the base and that define with the base an open channel in which the roll of material is to be placed. An elongated slot is provided along the base and dimensioned so as to receive an end of the roll of sheet material for dispensing through the slot. An elastic cord is attached at opposite sides of the base and extend about the roll of material for holding the roll of material in the open channel. A set of clips are engageable with the base for accommodating smaller length rolls.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2011Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Inventor: Phillip M. Guerin
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Patent number: 8181569Abstract: A debris removal and compacting tool includes a lifting device having a flexible sheet with a first edge secured to a first support member, a second edge secured to a second support member, and a compaction device including a first surface attachable to the lifting device and a second surface for contacting the loose material within the receptacle. A fastening mechanism is provided to removably secure the lifting device to the compaction device. During use, a user engages the first and second support members and places the sheet into contact with the material, utilizes the support members to move the sheet to consolidated and maneuver the loose material. The lifting device is placed within the interior of the receptacle, and the material is released into the receptacle. The compacting device is then placed into contact with the material to compact it within the receptacle to achieve better receptacle utilization.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2010Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Inventor: Kenneth Anthony Lewandowski
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Patent number: 7695037Abstract: A package of sheet media includes a stack of individual sheets of media and a packaging wrap extending at least partially around the stack. An outer wrap at least partially covering the stack and the packaging wrap can optionally be used. A method of loading the package of sheet media on a printing system is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2005Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Xerox CorporationInventor: Hayden Rhodes
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Publication number: 20090189402Abstract: An adjustable lifting strap is provided that fits or fastens securely around the circumference of a large container for ease of lifting, carrying, maneuvering and pouring the container. The lifting strap has a strap that fits around the container and is adjustable in length by a fastener which is attached to the two ends of the lifting strap. The fastener has a locking and release mechanism so the lifting strap does not have to be permanently attached to the container and can be removed. A handle is attached to the strap and can include different types of grips.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Inventor: KEVIN SWANSTON
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Publication number: 20090174203Abstract: A handle/strap device is disclosed that is suitable for original or retrofit installation onto edge surfaces of portable devices such as notebook computers and portable DVD players and the like. The handle/strap is made up of a base plate to which a pair of complementary upper and lower channel shaped leaf elements are pivotally attached at respective ends thereof. A longitudinal cavity is created in between the folded channel shapes when the device is in the shape of a handle. However, the upper channel can be unlatched from the lower channel so as to release the extendable/adjustable strap contained therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2008Publication date: July 9, 2009Inventor: Sung Bong Kim
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Patent number: 7455339Abstract: An apparatus for carrying a laptop computer. The apparatus comprises an elongated strip for wrapping around such laptop computer. Such elongated strip having a predetermined length and a predetermined width and formed of a preselected material. There is a hook and loop attachment for securing a first end of such elongated strip to another portion of the elongated strip after the elongated strip has enclosed such laptop computer. A handle member is securely attached to a second end of the elongated strip. The handle member has a slotted portion disposed closely adjacent where the handle member is securely attached to the second end of the elongated strip. The elongated strip passes through the slotted portion of the handle member as the elongated strip encircles such preselected object to be carried.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2007Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Inventor: Lawrence A. Staples
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Patent number: 7390042Abstract: A strap includes an adjusting buckle near each end and a handle on each end. The length of the strap is adjusted using the buckles so a heavy load can be handled by a worker in a manner that permits the worker to safely carry the load in a variety of situations.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2005Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Inventor: James W. Miller
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Patent number: 6976719Abstract: An adjustable carry strap and handle for facilitating the lifting of an object, such as a roll of material. The carry strap and handle has an elongated and substantially planar strap. Coupling portions are provided on the strap to enable the carry strap and handle to attach to itself when looping around an object to be carried, to a second carry strap and handle, or to another device. A handle is provided on the carry strap and handle to facilitate comfortable carrying by a user of the object to be carried. The handle is initially coplanar with the carry strap and handle, but folds into a substantially upright position when in use for increased comfort and safety for the user.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2003Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Assignee: Tama Plastic IndustryInventors: Jacobv Agayof, Gil Tzur
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Publication number: 20040164575Abstract: It is disclosed a bag (1) comprising: a flexible laminar element (2) having a housing portion (3) and two end portions (4) disposed on opposite sides of the housing portion (3), engagement means (6) to join the end portions (4) to each other, and a handle (7) arranged at the end portions (4), the engagement means (6) defining an articulation line (12) spaced apart from the handle (7) and interposed between a substantially flattened connecting region (13a) and an open region (13b) adapted to wrap or surround the packaged goods.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2003Publication date: August 26, 2004Applicant: GENERALPLAST S.r.L.Inventor: Agatino Francario
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Patent number: 6758596Abstract: A disposal bag system for facilitating the efficient collection of debris and leaves. The disposal bag system includes a sheet member, a first connector attached to a first end of the sheet member, a second connector attached to a second end of the sheet member, loops attached to opposing sides of the sheet member, and hooks attached to the second end of the sheet member. The hooks engage the hooks thereby retaining the sides of the sheet member in an upward position. The first connector and the second connector are connected to one another thereby retaining the ends of the sheet member in an upward position thereby retaining the leaves and debris within the interior thereof.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: McDonough Concepts LLCInventor: John T. McDonough
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Patent number: 6112963Abstract: An apparatus for carrying and storing sleeping bags and other related items is disclosed having an adjustable enclosure formed by a strap having ends that pass through two substantially parallel tubes attached to, or formed on, the enclosure material. The straps ends have a clip that allows each end to be clipped to the body of the strap to form loops on each end that define the opening of the enclosure. Thereby the enclosure opening is adjustable in size to adapt to fit a single item such as a sleeping bag or combinations of articles to be carried or stored simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 1999Date of Patent: September 5, 2000Inventor: Valeri Pratt
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Patent number: 5971458Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 13, 1998Date of Patent: October 26, 1999Inventors: Thomas J. Contreras, David G. Midlick
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Patent number: 5881432Abstract: A new handle for shopping bags for supporting and retaining shopping bag handles, particularly those found on plastic bags. The inventive device includes an elongate, oval shaped member having a pair of opposite ends, a pair of opposite side edges, and a flexible central portion. A cut-out is formed adjacent each end so as to form a handle portion located at each end. The elongate member is bent about the flexible central portion into a U-shape, and the bag handles are disposed a within the interior of the U-shaped member and supported upon the central portion. The handle portions are then secured together by a snap mechanism so as to form a single carrying handle.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 1997Date of Patent: March 16, 1999Inventor: James Richard Good
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Patent number: 5746685Abstract: A strap is made of a flexible material such as cotton or NYLON and includes a loop at one end large enough to allow the other end of the strap to be slipped through the loop to provide a strap portion that may encircle the wrist of the user. The other end of the strap has a rigid ring attached to it and the body of the strap has a thin, stiff wire embedded in it. The strap portion may be encircled about the wrist of the user and the other end of the strap may be wrapped once about a barbell bar. The rigidity of the strap imparted to it by the thin, stiff wire allows the end of the strap with the rigid ring to be maintained in an upward direction so that a finger of the user may be slipped through the ring and used to tighten the strap about the bar.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 1997Date of Patent: May 5, 1998Inventor: Mark Leonard Glaser
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Patent number: 5709424Abstract: An apparatus for elastically gripping and holding an article, comprising: a flexible elongated handle member lying generally along a longitudinal handle axis, the handle defining an interior carrying opening proximate one end, and including a strap coupling area spaced from the carrying opening; a flexible, elastic strap coupled to the handle member at the strap-coupling area and extending therefrom to a distal end; and a cooperating releasable coupling structure, partially proximate the distal end of the strap and also partially coupled to the handle member, to allow the strap to be releasably fastened to the handle member; whereby the strap can be stretched tightly around an article, and then coupled to the handle member, to grip and hold the article. The apparatus allows the article to be carried or hung by the carrying opening in the handle member.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 1996Date of Patent: January 20, 1998Inventor: John Schuler
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Patent number: 5695234Abstract: A shopping bag carrying device has two handles, one affixed to each end of a flexible loop-forming element in the form of a strap or a length of rope-like material. When the handles of one or more shopping bags are threaded onto the loop-forming element and the carrying device handles brought together, the device's loop is closed, thus confining the shopping bag handles and preventing them from slipping or straying. A releasable latching device is provided to hold the handles together while the carrying device is in use. Another embodiment uses only one handle at one end of the loop-forming element, the other end carrying a slotted extension through which the one handle may be passed to close the device's loop and hold the shopping bags in place.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 1996Date of Patent: December 9, 1997Inventors: Salvatore Coticchio, Michael Coticchio
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Patent number: 5607092Abstract: A carrying strap for carrying a load greatly minimizes a bouncing action due to the load and better distributes the stress on a shoulder or a neck supporting the strap. The strap has stretchable segments separated by a gap and connected by less stretchable or non-stretchable joints. The relatively short segments and joints prevent the strap from expanding too far or tearing when heavy loads are carried. The gaps separating the segments reduce a weight bearing surface contacting a user's shoulder and distributes the stress at the point of contact throughout the strap. In response to the load, the segments expand. This enlarges the gap which further decreases the point of contact between the segments and the shoulder. The strap also has a pad underlying the segments for cushioning the shoulder. A sleeve may be fixedly or removably attached to the segments and the pad.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1994Date of Patent: March 4, 1997Assignee: Thomas J. AlexanderInventor: Thomas J. Alexander
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Patent number: 5439265Abstract: A sling for positioning a large-diameter hose (such as a fire hose) while the hose is under pressure is provided. The sling of the present invention comprises two handles having respective U-shaped sleeves for carrying a flexible, elongate, flat strap for carrying the hose. The strap has two ends looped through respective sleeves of the handles and secured to the strap to form two respective loops about the sleeves. The loops are dimensioned to permit rotation of the sleeves in the loops. The strap is dimensioned to have a length between the sleeves that is between about 95 and 160 percent of the height of the individual using the sling. Preferrably, the length of the strap is about 133 percent the height of the individual using the sling. This dimensioning of the strap permits the individual using the sling to predominately employ the individual's leg muscles, rather than the individual's back muscles, to drag the hose.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 1993Date of Patent: August 8, 1995Inventor: Richard R. Plante
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Patent number: 5401070Abstract: A strap for pulling a child's wheeled toy has a handle for enabling a user to better grip a first end of the strap and a slotted ring attached to a second end of the strap. Middle portions of the strap can be fitted through the ring and placed around a yoke of a tricycle or wagon or other wheeled child's toy to enable an adult to more easily pull a small child on the wheeled toy.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 1993Date of Patent: March 28, 1995Inventor: Kelly L. LePelley
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Patent number: 5372899Abstract: A battery support housing, as part of a battery handle arrangement, is provided to enclose a substantial portion of a batteries' outer casing. The housing includes a pair of arrayed slots in each of two opposing sides of the housing. A band of webbed material is continuously threaded through all the slots with a sufficient slack in the band between the upper pairs of slots at the two opposing ends to allow a hand grip of the band. The ends of the band are secured to the housing by circularly threading the band through adjacent slots in each of opposing sides of the housing by at least two turns.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1994Date of Patent: December 13, 1994Assignee: AT&T Corp.Inventors: Roy Kuipers, Margaret M. Wilson
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Patent number: 5150938Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 9, 1991Date of Patent: September 29, 1992Inventor: David L. Gans
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Patent number: 5131707Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 24, 1991Date of Patent: July 21, 1992Assignee: Z & M NoveltiesInventors: Robert G. Zazzara, Carmen Mustico, Jr.
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Patent number: 5102178Abstract: A carrying device including an elongate flexible cord folded to define two cord lengths with a rigid tubular handle slidably mounted at the bight portion of the cord lengths. The cord lengths are alternately engaged through opposed ends of the intermediately rigid tubular supports, crossing within each support, and extending beyond the supports through the opposed ends of a second handle. The supports and second handle slidably adjust along the carrying device with the length of the carrying device fixed by a knot between the end portions of the lines beyond the second handle.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 1991Date of Patent: April 7, 1992Inventor: Roy Staats, Jr.
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Patent number: 5096248Abstract: A unit is provided where there is, included, a grip portion (8), a strap portion (11), and a buckle portion (14), which can be encircled around a load to facilitate bundling, carrying and storing of that load and can be attached to the load without having to set down that load. The unit will remain around load until removed because of the friction between the strap portion (11) and buckle portion (14). Unit may also be semi-permanently attached to a part of the said load so as to prevent the loss of the unit. For example: A person may insert a rope (62) through the dog bone slots (47) (50) to retain the unit when the unit is not being used to bundle said rope (62). A hole (29) is provided in strap portion (11) so unit may be hung on a nail or other protruding object. A flap (23) in the grip portion is also provided. This not only strengthens the grip portion (8), but also displaces the weight of the load throughout a persons hand (59).Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1990Date of Patent: March 17, 1992Inventor: Richard P. Ryan
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Patent number: 4950014Abstract: A rectangular central flexible web or sling has its opposite ends rigidified by cross braces. Several handles extend outward at each end of the web. Each handle includes a double-thickness overfolded tab or web with spaced grommets for the ends of a cordlike handle loop. Loops at opposite ends of the sling are aligned.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 1989Date of Patent: August 21, 1990Inventor: Gregory M. Smith
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Patent number: 4854313Abstract: A surgical accessory for imposing a controlled and appropriate stress to a surgical joint during arthroscopic surgery. The device is comprised of a substantially inelastic composition defining a sling adapted to be positioned about a selected location of the limb displaced from the joint on which surgery is to be conducted. A transverse handle is secured to the sling and enables the sling to be hand held and carefully manipulated to impose the required stress from the limb location to the joint. The device can be advantageously utilized during arthroscopic surgery of the knee joint. In one embodiment the sling is slit to embrace the ankle with the heel protruding through the slit. In a second embodiment, the sling is comprised of two juxtaposed sections at least one of which is adjustable. Forces provided to the handle by the holder of the device are transmitted from the handle to the sling for appropriate positioning of the ankle whereby proper stressing of the knee joint is achieved.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 1986Date of Patent: August 8, 1989Inventor: Paul A. Kloepper
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Patent number: 4832393Abstract: A device to lift objects with a single strap including a center panel attached directly to a handle, the panel sliding up and down between a pair of housing panels with alignable slot openings through the two panel members and the center panel, the combined opening being sufficient to receive a free end of the strap with the other end of the strap securely fastened to the opposite side of the device so that when the strap is wrapped around the object to be lifted, and the free end inserted through the combined openings lifting on the handle immediately grabs the strap and releasing of the handle immediately releases the strap.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 1988Date of Patent: May 23, 1989Assignee: Kenneth ThomasInventor: Henry F. Pitchford
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Patent number: 4823965Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 27, 1987Date of Patent: April 25, 1989Inventor: Gordon Hughes
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Patent number: 4795204Abstract: A band is attached in an inverted U-shape to a luggage carrier or any other similar carrier. A unique clamping arrangement permits the length of the band to be adjusted vertically to accommodate the height of a person using the carrier. Further, the lateral distance between the two legs of the U-shaped band can be adjusted to accommodate the width of the shoulders of a person transporting the carrier.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 1987Date of Patent: January 3, 1989Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha SankodoInventor: Hiroshi Kobayashi
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Patent number: 4730863Abstract: Carrying apparatus for engaging a hook portion of a hanger to aid in carrying garments supported on the hanger. The carrying apparatus includes a handle having a cord inserted through a vertical hole in the handle; the hole extending in a direction perpendicular to the handle lengthwise axis. The cord includes a looped end portion for engaging the hanger hook to suspend the hanger from the hook when being carried. When not being carried, the cord is pulled upwardly through the handle hole so that the loop is partially engaged within the handle hole and is tightened around the hanger hook. The cord is secured within a slotted portion of the handle to secure the loop tightly around the hanger hook.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 1986Date of Patent: March 15, 1988Inventor: James A. Guadnola
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Patent number: 4696505Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 10, 1986Date of Patent: September 29, 1987Inventor: Ralph E. Shadoan
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Patent number: 4558896Abstract: A handle for carrying loads has a grip and a strap extending from the grip. The grip is formed so that it is comfortable to hold. The free end of the strap has a bar which can be engaged in a slot so as to form the strap into a closed loop. In use, the strap is passed through a convenient part of the load before the bar at the end of the strap and the slot are engaged. When the grip is lifted to lift the load, the weight of the load and the configuration of the slot will keep the end of the strap engaged so that the load can be carried securely and comfortably.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 1983Date of Patent: December 17, 1985Inventor: David J. Farnworth
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Patent number: 4535922Abstract: A device for carrying elongated, irregularly-shaped objects, such as musical instrument stands, has an elongated main brace with straps, or other means, at either end, for wrapping around and securing the elongated, irregularly-shaped objects to the main brace. An adjustable handle is centrally located and moveable along the main brace to balance the load. Variable extension rods may be provided on either end of the main brace to extend its length and capacity as needed. The straps would be positioned at either end of the main brace, or the extension rods, and between them as needed. A flexible material may extend the length of the main brace to replace the straps, and wrap around, hold, secure, and protect the musical instrument stands.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 1984Date of Patent: August 20, 1985Inventor: Bart M Yarnold
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Patent number: 4519183Abstract: A sheet of flexible material such as fabric or plastic is provided with flaps, loops and ties so that it can be laid over a pile of loose material with rigid sticks attached to loops along two parallel edges of the sheet and the rigid sticks can be grasped by the user and forced together between the surface and the material forming an open ended envelope containing the material which is then turned over and the flaps at the end of the envelope pulled up and tied over the ends to close the envelope while the two sides made rigid by the sticks are tied together. Then the sticks may be removed leaving the flexible sheet formed into an envelope that encloses the material and so forming a bag containing the material for disposal.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1983Date of Patent: May 28, 1985Inventor: Ross Parody
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Patent number: 4402542Abstract: An implement for carrying wheels and tires for motor vehicles comprises an engaging member (2), which consists of flexible material and is engageable with the tread of the tire so as to extend in the axial direction thereof, and is provided at its edges with lugs (15), to which a handle (1) is connected, which extends transversely to the axial direction of the tire. A retaining belt (3) is also provided, which protrudes from the engaging member (2) as a continuation thereof and is adapted to extend through the central opening of the rim of the wheel. A fastener (4) is secured to the engaging member (2) and to the belt (3) and serves to retain the free end of the retaining belt.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 1981Date of Patent: September 6, 1983Inventor: Peter Kreutzer