Having Plural Discrete Receivers Or Supports For Spaced Articles Patents (Class 294/159)
  • Patent number: 11779142
    Abstract: A disposable or reusable food base tray and plurality of container modules is disclosed which allows the user to both hold food directly in compartments on the base tray and configure a plurality of similar or different food and beverage container modules selected by the user to securely fit the compartments on the surface of the base tray. Container modules include but are not limited to bowls, partitioned modules, cups, cup adapters, platters and other container modules. An additional feature includes the ability to stack an additional tray securely on top of said container modules. An additional feature includes unique themed identifiers on base trays and container modules so that users can readily identify and remember which items belong to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Inventor: Micha Barnum
  • Patent number: 11723488
    Abstract: A sugar cone toasting assembly includes a spike that has a pointed end to penetrate ground near an open flame. A rod is removably attachable to the spike and a barrier is removably attachable to the rod. In this way the barrier can be elevated above the ground when the rod is attached to the spike and the spike is inserted into the ground. A plurality of holders is each disposed on the barrier and each of the holders extends over the open flame when the spike is inserted into the ground. Each of the holders has a curved portion forming a circle to receive a pointed end of a sugar cone thereby facilitating the sugar cone to be toasted by the open flame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Inventors: Robert Owens, Trish Owens
  • Patent number: 11434058
    Abstract: A flexible carrier for carrying a plurality of containers includes a flexible sheet having two or more rows and multiple ranks of container apertures formed therein. The plurality of containers are each placed into a respective container receiving aperture and are thus unitized in a package. The flexible carrier further includes a plurality of handles corresponding with the multiple ranks, each handle formed at a periphery of the flexible sheet and a line of weakness formed between the transverse ranks. As a result of the described configuration, the flexible carrier is divisible into multiple sub-carriers, each unitizing a set of containers and each including a handle along a respective transverse edge of the resulting sub-carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.
    Inventors: Robert C. Olsen, Christopher J. Ludwig
  • Patent number: 10315081
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a golf club holster may include a substrate and a fastener coupled to the substrate and configured to couple the substrate to an external surface of a golf bag. The golf club holster may further include a club holder element coupled to the substrate, the club holder element including one or more clamps configured to grip a shaft of one or more golf clubs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Inventor: David T. Pelz
  • Patent number: 9282817
    Abstract: A support rack includes a first plate extending in a first plane. At least two spaced-apart openings extend through the first plate. A second plate extends in a second plane. The second plane may be parallel to and spaced-apart from the first plane. A third plate extends from the first plate to the second plate. The third plate extends in a third plane. The third plane extends perpendicularly to both the first and second planes. At least one tab extends outwardly from the third plate and between the first and second plates. The tab extends perpendicularly to the third plane and parallel to both the first and second planes. The tab includes an opening extending therethrough. The opening of the tab is aligned with one of the openings of the first plate along a common longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Inventor: Roy E. Yates
  • Publication number: 20150035306
    Abstract: A grocery bag tote system is presented. The grocery bag tote system has a plurality of support arms that are connected to and extend outwardly from approximately a middle of the grocery bag tote system. A handle is also connected to approximately the middle of the grocery bag tote system. A plurality of notches are placed in an upper surface of the plurality of support arms. The handle of a grocery bag is placed within and held by these notches. This arrangement allows a user to carry a plurality of grocery bags without damaging the contents of the grocery bags as the grocery bags are held in spaced alignment to one another as they are carried.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventor: Kristopher Ewing
  • Patent number: 8839741
    Abstract: A litter box cleaning kit includes a litter shovel having a nonporous bottom section for collecting non-solid waste, a curved section having a plurality of openings for collecting and sifting solid waste, a bag holder for positioning disposal bags in an open configuration and a caddy for storing each of the shovel, bag holder and disposal bags.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Inventor: Bradley Cheek
  • Patent number: 8783748
    Abstract: A fishing rod retainer system is a device for enabling a fisherman to conveniently carry and transport several fishing poles at once, without tangling the fishing lines, to a fishing location for use. The device also uniquely enables the fisherman to stably place the multi-fishing-rod holder assembly in a vertical position on the flat outside surface of the second end-cap pole retainer, onto a flat ground surface, with multiple fishing rods securely placed within the plurality of first pole receivers and second pole receivers. The first end-cap pole retainer and the second end-cap pole retainer have in line concentrically located apertures that are about 2 inches in diameter so that the multi-fishing-rod holder assembly is able to be slideably inserted onto a secure post for complete stability during usage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventor: Shane Quinn
  • Patent number: 8708384
    Abstract: The present invention is a light weight, rigid, carrying handle that allows a single user to safely and securely transport multiple cylinders with one hand. The carrying handle consists of a rectangular grip plate, a tab at each end of the grip plate extending away from the grip plate about perpendicular to the surface of the grip plate, and a grip guard on each side of the grip plate also extending away from the grip plate about perpendicular to the surface of the grip plate. The tabs and grip guards all preferably extend in the same direction away from a inner surface of the carrying handle. The tabs are configured thin such that it can be inserted into and through an opening in a cylinder collar bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Thomas Boland
  • Patent number: 8590955
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device for carrying a hose or other tubular member. The device includes a first base member releasably connected to a second base member. The first and second base members operate to form a plurality of openings sized to receive a length of hose or other tubular member. The plurality of openings may be configured to permit charging of the hose without removing the hose from therein. The device may include a locking mechanism for selectively securing the first base member to the second base member. The locking mechanism may define a handle for supporting the device. The locking mechanism may further include a handle release for selectively unlocking the locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Inventor: Edward McEnaney
  • Publication number: 20130299436
    Abstract: A paint caddy includes a base having at least two walls and a pole coupled to and extending upwardly from the base. The base has at least one base support extending between the walls for capturing and supporting a paint tray therebetween. The pole has at least a substantially vertical portion and a substantially horizontal portion, with the substantially horizontal portion serving as a handle for carrying a paint tray. A hook extends from the pole and is positioned below and spaced from the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventor: Greg Krusoe
  • Patent number: 8480146
    Abstract: A loading device using multiple handles with straps or loops dispensable sequentially to at least one but preferably two loading arms is shown for loading and closing bags with handles. While one loading arm may be used, two or more loading arms are preferable and these arms rotating about a stand above a loading and unloading area is preferable. A support which moves with the loading arms to support the bags as they sit on the loading arm. The multiple arms may be dispensed as a plurality of sequential straps and handles that are connected together so they can be fed steadily onto the loading arms on either side as they are used. The device is specifically designed to be used in conjunction with a bag loader so that the user may load the bags and then put them over the straps on one or more rack arms and then close and lift the bags utilizing the handle running through either a loop formed by the straps or an opening provided in a strap for that purpose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventor: Glenn Seale
  • Patent number: 8313132
    Abstract: A container carrier system for securing and carrying at least two containers is provided. The container carrier system generally includes a handle and at least two retainer rings. The handle has a carrying portion and at least two attachment portions. A single retainer ring is secured to a single container, and each retainer ring includes at least one handle receiver for receiving and retaining a single attachment portion of the handle. Each attachment portion includes an upper leg-stop transition portion joined to an upper attachment stop. A lower attenuated attachment leg is joined to the upper attachment stop and terminates in a lower attachment stop. Each handle receiver includes first and second resilient jaws that define a receiver mouth and a receiver central opening. The resilient jaws are movable between a minimum retaining position and a maximum receiving position to facilitate securement of an attachment portion to a handle receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: GK Packaging, Inc
    Inventors: Gene J. Kuzma, Jonathan Davia
  • Patent number: 8272506
    Abstract: A novelty device for securing two or more drinking vessels to an elongated body member to facilitate simultaneous beverage consumption by two or more participants is provided, the device including threaded knob or socket means for securing the drinking vessels to the body member, and a means for securing two or more of such holding devices together so as to increase the number of potential participants, plus the device also serving as a novel medium for placement of advertising indicia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Inventors: Neil M. Flannery, Thomas A. Flannery
  • Patent number: 8231160
    Abstract: Disclosed is a device for carrying a hose or other tubular member. The device includes a first base member releasably connected to a second base member. The first and second base members operate to form a plurality of openings sized to receive a length of hose or other tubular member. The plurality of openings may be configured to permit charging of the hose without removing the hose from therein. The device may include a locking mechanism for selectively securing the first base member to the second base member. The locking mechanism may define a handle for supporting the device. The locking mechanism may further include a handle release for selectively unlocking the locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Inventor: Edward McEnaney
  • Patent number: 8231161
    Abstract: A drinking vessel carrier (10) comprises four support members (12, 14, 16, 18) pivotally mounted to one-another and a handle (20). An aperture (24) is provided in each support member (12, 14, 16, 18) for receiving a vessel to be supported. The support members (12, 14, 16, 18) are arranged in a stack and can be fanned or splayed out to different angular positions. When splayed out in one direction the support members lock 90° apart and when splayed out in the other direction, three of the support members (14, 16, 18) lock 120° apart, with the other support member (12) lying under the adjacent support member (14).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Inventors: Paul Graham Longley, Nigel John Longley
  • Patent number: 8074795
    Abstract: The container of this invention may have a plurality of slots formed proximate an upper perimeter of the container such that a lower portion of the slots is exposed when a lid is secured over the upper perimeter. Optionally a plurality of notches may be formed in the container below the slots. Hooks of tie down straps engage the slots and are held in place therein by the lid. When the slots are present hooks of tie down straps are secured in the slots. Another embodiment includes a hanger having a handle and an optional L-piece, the handle having apertures or notches, which can be, for example oval or rectangular, for securing both hooks of a tie down strap, the L-piece either attachable, or permanently attached, to the handle for further securing the hooks disposed in the apertures. Yet another embodiment includes a receptacle having an attachable or permanently attached bracket or plurality of brackets, each bracket having slots, each slot for storing both hooks of a tie down strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Inventors: Steven Neu, Tammy Neu
  • Patent number: 8033585
    Abstract: A paint can holder comprising a base and an upright member coupled to the base. There are a pair of connecting straps, with each strap being coupled to each of the upright members. There is a handle coupled to the upright member. The handle has a first end and a second end. There is at least one ring. The ring is located around the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Inventor: Robert T. Wilson
  • Patent number: 8020910
    Abstract: An handle for carrying grocery bags and the like comprising a rod round cross section with a central portion adapted to be gripped by a human hand. On either side of the gripping portion are knobs with deep annular slots adapted to receive the handles of a grocery bag. Each bag loop handle is secured by one of the slots. The handle is attached to the bag transversely to the bag opening. The handle supports the bag in a balanced configuration without a tendency to rotate in the hand. Alternatively, one or more bags may be mounted in each slot and carried by the handle between them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Inventor: Jerry Startzell
  • Patent number: 7721892
    Abstract: The invention is a beverage cup tote to be carried on the forearm or with the hand. The construct has an enlarged first end attached with bridge section to an enlarged second end. There is a first hole in the first enlarged end, and a second hole in a second enlarged end. The holes may be rectangular or round to receive typical food containers or beverage cups. The bridge section has either symmetrical or asymmetrical quarter circle trimmings. A pair of constructs maybe affixed with each other with a pin clip, glue, or staples to produce a generally X shaped combination construct. The beverage cup totes may be manufactured as a combination construct by the manufacturer to produce a strengthened unit, or manufactured as a generally X shaped combination construct unit with cup openings on each branch. The process of using the invention is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Zenovate Ltd.
    Inventor: Thomas Charles Hortel
  • Patent number: 7625029
    Abstract: A bag grip includes a movable jaw for securing handles of plastic or other bags therein. A battery powered light is contained within the body of the grip for use at night or other times when artificial light is required. The grip is molded from a conventional durable plastic and will allow the user to easily, manually transport multiple shopping or other bags having handles. A shoulder strap is attached to the body for additional convenience while carrying heavy loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2009
    Assignee: Edison Nation, LLC
    Inventor: James H. Jenkins
  • Patent number: 7585008
    Abstract: A bag grip includes a movable jaw for securing handles of plastic or other bags therein. A battery powered light is contained within the body of the grip for use at night or other times when artificial light is required. The grip is molded from a conventional durable plastic and will allow the user to easily, manually transport multiple shopping or other bags having handles. A shoulder strap is attached to the body for additional convenience while carrying heavy loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Edison Nation, LLC
    Inventor: James H. Jenkins
  • Patent number: 7571946
    Abstract: A bag grip includes a movable jaw for securing handles of plastic or other bags therein. A battery powered light is contained within the body of the grip for use at night or other times when artificial light is required. The grip is molded from a conventional durable plastic and will allow the user to easily, manually transport multiple shopping or other bags having handles. A shoulder strap is attached to the body for additional convenience while carrying heavy loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Edison Nation, LLC
    Inventor: James H. Jenkins
  • Patent number: 7533916
    Abstract: A durable carrying device for transporting multiple items. The carrying device has a plurality of holding members that are capable of securely holding several heavy items, such as plastic bags filled with consumer goods, for easy carrying by a user of the device. The holding members specifically are arranged such as to hold the items closely to one another to minimize swinging of the items as they are being carried. Further, the carrying device includes a comfortable handle that allows the user to carry items with reduced discomfort to the hand. The durable construction of each of its elements and of its overall structure allows the carrying device to withstand the rigors associated with item carrying. The seamless design of the carrying device and the smooth finish of its surface make it easy to clean.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Inventor: Mark Eichenbaum
  • Publication number: 20090014341
    Abstract: A collapsible beverage carrier having a moveable base support and a squared handle, adapted to be collapsible for safe and easy transport and storage when not in use, said carrier further comprising a top surface plate having a plurality of circular shaped openings positioned therein for receiving a plurality of beverage containers, a pair of circular catches each disposed on opposite sides of the top surface; and a pair of curve shaped hinges positioned at the opposite ends along a base of said top surface plate, wherein two side walls are moveably coupled to the pair of curve shaped hinges such that when the side walls are coupled to the top surface in a first position they each extend downward, laterally away from the top surface and when the side walls are then rotated inward, in opposite directions, toward the top surface they thereby rotate into a “closed” position and extend in a parallel fashion along the base/bottom of the top surface plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Inventors: Edward Patrick Raymond, Kenneth L. Burt, Francis Michael Mindoro
  • Publication number: 20080203204
    Abstract: This invention relates to a cup carrier and method of distribution and application whereby a flexible plastic carrier is applied around sidewall of one or more cups resulting in an easily portable unit with a flexible plastic handle extending therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2008
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventor: Robert C. Olsen
  • Patent number: 7387224
    Abstract: The saddle bag bucket carrier is constructed from a one piece blank cut from a sheet of rubber material. The blank has a central strip with a left end and a right end. A left front band portion and a left rear band portion are integral with the strip left end and have their free ends connected together by an adhesive to form a left bucket band with a left bucket receiving passage. A right front band portion and a right rear band portion are integral with the strip right end and have their free ends connected together by an adhesive to form a right bucket band with a right bucket receiving passage. Both bucket receiving passages are conical and receive buckets with frustoconical walls. The bucket bands have a vertical height that exceeds one-third the height of a bucket to be received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Inventor: Philip C. Backus
  • Patent number: 7341377
    Abstract: Tank tote bags for storing cylinders such as diving tanks, welding tanks, and medical tanks such as oxygen tanks, in separate compartments that can be arranged in either vertical upright positions or horizontal laid down positions. One bag version has two tanks that can be arranged side-by-side in a bag with a mesh material behind the tanks, an open front and open top, and horizontal and vertical straps for holding the tanks together and separate from one another. Another bag version has three tanks arranged in a triangular arrangement. And another version has five tanks arranged in a triangular configuration. A still another version has four tanks arranged in a stacked two by two arrangement in a bag with a closeable top. The bags can be used in pickup truck beds and boats, homes and garages. The bags can be lightweight and can be easily carried and handled by one hand and later folded into small compact spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Inventor: John D. Baxter
  • Patent number: 7331622
    Abstract: A carrier is provided for use with containers including handles. The container carrier comprises a flexible platform having a perimeter, a longitudinal axis, and an opening, with a portion of the platform at least partially defining the opening and adjacent the closest side of the perimeter of the platform so as to form a handle including a strap. The strap is located such that the longitudinal axis of the platform transverses the strap. Recessed portions are located in the perimeter of the platform, and the recessed portions are located on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis of the platform that transverses the strap. Each recess portion receives a container handle of the adjacent containers. The opening is sized so as to receive at least one of a user's fingers for lifting and transporting the containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Roberts Polypro, Inc.
    Inventor: James H. Sewell
  • Patent number: 7328925
    Abstract: A bag grip includes a movable jaw for securing handles of plastic or other bags therein. A battery powered light is contained within the body of the grip for use at night or other times when artificial light is required. The grip is molded from a conventional durable plastic and will allow the user to easily, manually transport multiple shopping or other bags having handles. A shoulder strap is attached to the body for additional convenience while carrying heavy loads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Bouncing Brain Innovations Season Two Subsidiary 17, LLC
    Inventor: James H. Jenkins
  • Publication number: 20070296233
    Abstract: A durable carrying device for transporting multiple items. The carrying device has a plurality of holding members that are capable of securely holding several heavy items, such as plastic bags filled with consumer goods, for easy carrying by a user of the device. The holding members specifically are arranged such as to hold the items closely to one another to minimize swinging of the items as they are being carried. Further, the carrying device includes a comfortable handle that allows the user to carry items with reduced discomfort to the hand. The durable construction of each of its elements and of its overall structure allows the carrying device to withstand the rigors associated with item carrying. The seamless design of the carrying device and the smooth finish of its surface make it easy to clean.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventor: Mark Eichenbaum
  • Patent number: 7147100
    Abstract: A multiple-node clip-type bottle securement and carrier device is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Oregon Precision Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Zakary James Borg
  • Patent number: 7125061
    Abstract: A handle device for carrying shopping bags includes a frame, a bag handle carrying member extending outward from each side of the frame, and a handle extending in a direction perpendicular to the hag handle carrying member. Preferably, the bag handle carrying member is pivotally mounted so that it can be brought into alignment with the handle and frame, with the device additionally including a retaining member movable into a position holding bag handles on the carrying member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2006
    Assignee: Zoya, Inc.
    Inventor: Zoya Hajianpour
  • Patent number: 7108128
    Abstract: An integrally molded carrier for balanced lifting and carrying of multiple containers by their necks includes a substantially planar web having multiple nodes defining multiple aligned annular support rings, the web being provided with a flexibly attached U-shaped handle attached to one side of the web. Annular neck-engaging flanges integral with the web are arranged around the inside of the support rings for releasably engaging the necks of containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Oregon Precision Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Zakary J. Borg
  • Patent number: 7040681
    Abstract: A tool kit for a radio controlled vehicle holds any desired parts and equipment for that vehicle in a desired position, especially a position adjacent to a racing area. The tool kit contains elements for storing items such as a screw driver, plug wrench, glow plug igniter, electric vehicle starter, and an engine stopper. Spare parts, such as glow plugs, are also capable of being stored in the tool kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Du-Bro Products, Inc.
    Inventor: James E. Broberg
  • Patent number: 6964443
    Abstract: A beverage holding device has a panel with a plurality of slots opening at a peripheral edge thereof and at least one support member extending downwardly from a bottom surface of the panel. Each of the slots has a generally C-shaped configuration and opens to the peripheral edge of the panel. The slots serve to receive drink containers therein. The support member can nest within a support member of an underlying beverage holding device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Inventor: Edward R. Newton
  • Patent number: 6923356
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for retaining bags. The apparatus for retaining bags utilizes at least one fastener attached to a shock absorption system. The shock absorption system is coupled to a handle and a strap, such that the apparatus for retaining bags can be transported by either of the handle or strap and the strap is adaptable to fit around an automobile seat. The method for retaining bags includes securing bags to a fastener, adjusting the strap to fit a shoulder, transporting the apparatus to a vehicle, and adapting the strap to fit to the automobile seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Reynolds
  • Patent number: 6832797
    Abstract: A carrier for storing a plurality of caulk tubes in a manner that they are easily identifiable and, if open, so that the contents do not dry out. The carrier has a frame within which the caulk tubes are resiliently biased between a socket for receipt of a nozzle of the caulk tube and a holder attached to an end of the caulk tube opposite the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Inventors: David F. Gassel, Roger L. Gassel
  • Publication number: 20040251703
    Abstract: A carrier for use with a plurality of plant holders has a platform having a top, a bottom and an inner region, the inner region of the platform includes a plurality of container engaging portions integral with the inner region of the platform, each container engaging portion defines an opening through the platform. A rim member is integral with the inner region of the platform and extends around the platform for providing rigidity to the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Barry Griffith, James H. Sewell
  • Publication number: 20040212208
    Abstract: The bag caddy,having protruding hooks used to hold the handles of plastic bags in place, while driving the car, and facilitate carrying the bags by the handle to the destination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventor: Donald M. Link
  • Publication number: 20040201236
    Abstract: A bag carrier includes an elongated element extending along a first axis between a first end and a second end, a handle extending bidirectionally along a second axis transverse to the first axis from the first end of the elongated element, and at least one substantially S-shaped arm extending from the second end of the elongated element toward the first end of the elongated element. The arm includes a proximal curved portion adjacent to the second end defining a relatively large interior region, which forms a grasping space with the elongated element for holding handles of the bags, and a distal curved portion distal from the second end defining a relatively small interior region. The distal curved portion includes an intermediate portion separated from the elongated element by a small gap, thereby providing an easy way to insert or remove the handles of the bags into or out of the grasping space formed by the arm and the elongated element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2003
    Publication date: October 14, 2004
    Inventor: Leonard H. Adelson
  • Patent number: 6789828
    Abstract: An integrally molded carrier for balanced lifting and carrying of two bottles by their necks and that maintains a space between the bottles so as to prevent collisions between them is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Assignee: Oregon Precision Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Zakary J. Borg
  • Patent number: 6715810
    Abstract: An integrally molded carrier for carrying three containers by their necks includes a substantially planar web having three nodes and defining three annular support rings. Annular neck-engaging flanges integral with the web are arranged around the inside of the support rings for releasably engaging the necks of containers. The centers of the support rings are situated in the web such that they correspond to the three corners of a triangle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Oregon Precision Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: James C. Borg
  • Publication number: 20040046406
    Abstract: An integrally molded carrier for carrying three containers by their necks includes a substantially planar web having three nodes and defining three annular support rings. Annular neck-engaging flanges integral with the web are arranged around the inside of the support rings for releasably engaging the necks of containers. The centers of the support rings are situated in the web such that they correspond to the three corners of a triangle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventor: James C. Borg
  • Patent number: 6651941
    Abstract: A bag carrier includes a generally planar body portion having a peripheral edge extending thereabout. The peripheral edge of the body portion may, if desired, include an enlarged upper flange portion, a pair of enlarged side flange portions, and an enlarged lower flange portion that extend continuously about the peripheral edge of the body portion. The body portion is preferably formed in an ergonomic manner, i.e., in a manner that is safe and comfortable for grasping by a human hand. A plurality of bag holding hooks extend laterally in opposite directions from the sides of the body portion. Each of the bag holding hooks is generally C-shaped, with the terminal ends thereof located adjacent to the side flange portions of the body portion. A plurality of suspension hooks also extend laterally in opposite directions from the sides of the body portion. Each of the suspension hooks includes an elongated flexible arm that terminates in a generally C-shaped suspension hook portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Integrity Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: David I. Kinsel
  • Patent number: 6634687
    Abstract: An in-line skate maintenance rack has a pair of rests for a pair of in-line skates and inclined receptacles for holding wheels removed from the skates. The pair of rests and the inclined receptacles are so positioned that removed wheels are substantially parallel to wheels attached to the pair of skates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Inventor: Michael G. Hayes
  • Patent number: 6575513
    Abstract: The invention relates to a carrier for sports equipment having a shaft. The carrier has a base with curved shaftholders at opposite ends and a handle. The shaftholders hold the shaft in place to allow the sports player to carry the shafted equipment for long distances and alter the carrier's position while reducing stress on the wrist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Inventor: Jeffrey J. Pikel
  • Patent number: 6536820
    Abstract: A handle assembly for holding together a pair of bulky fluid supply containers, such as liquid foam reaction product containers is provided that has a unique force exerting characteristic. The two containers are encircled by a flexible band capable of tightening, while a wire form member is provided that attaches to the supply container handles. This wire form member may serve as a handle and it has two diverging leg portions with free ends that engage the handles of the supply containers. The leg portions exert an outward force due to their divergence on the supply containers to bias them outwardly against the band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: Flexible Products Co.
    Inventors: Michael C. Dean, Daniel P. Brown, Ross Wilson
  • Publication number: 20030020295
    Abstract: The invention relates to a carrier for sports equipment having a shaft. The carrier has a base with curved shaftholders at opposite ends and a handle. The shaftholders hold the shaft in place to allow the sports player to carry the shafted equipment for long distances and alter the carrier's position while reducing stress on the wrist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventor: Jeffrey J. Pikel
  • Patent number: 6511114
    Abstract: A handle for carrying plastic bags includes a flat plate with a top horizontal hand grip, a vertical member depending from each end of the hand grip, and a horizontal bottom portion, all surrounding a hand grip aperture. A number of bag hooks depend from the bottom portion, the outermost hooks being directed inward toward each other to prevent snagging. The outer periphery of the plate includes an outer flange, and the inner periphery of the hand grip aperture includes an inner flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Inventor: Harold J. Fludd