Abstract: A carrier for attachment to a can top includes at least one ring member with an inner portion and a plurality of tab members extending downward from an outer side of the inner portion. Each of the tab members includes an upper leg and a lower curved segment, where the lower curved segment includes opposed free ends that have can engaging lips.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, which comprises a first bar and a second bar. Each of the first bar and the second bar comprise a first end, a second end, five substantially straight portions, and two lifting flanges. Each of the five substantially straight portions of each bar is coupled to an adjacent substantially straight portion via a curved portion that defines a radius of curvature.

Abstract: A compression apparatus for gripping and carrying objects having walls is provided. The apparatus comprises the two U-shaped brackets, one U-shaped having a handle and an upper and a lower rounded bars at the bottom of the bracket and the other U-shaped bracket having a handle and a single rounded bar. When the apparatus handle portion comes together, the single rounded bar fits at least partially between the upper and lower rounded bars. During compressive use an object's walls would be squeezed and gripped between the upper and lower rounded bars and the single rounded bar.

Abstract: A system and method for lifting heavy bags is presented. A heavy bag lifting apparatus includes a handle, a first grabber device, a second grabber device and a plurality of cross-member devices. Each of the first and second grabber devices has a plurality of pin structures. The first grabber device is pivotally connected to the second grabber device. The cross-member devices pivotally connect the first grabber device and second grabber device together. The plurality of cross-member devices are also pivotally connected to the handle. The first grabber device, the second grabber device and plurality of cross-member device are arranged so that pin structures on the first grabber device and the pin structures on the second grabber device are pushed together in proportion to an amount of weight being lifted by the heavy bag lifter apparatus.

Abstract: A lifting device for RC cars including a first support wire having an upper section, a first side section, and a second side section. A brace is medially disposed between a first bend and a second bend of each of the first and second side sections. An L-shaped support is disposed on each of the first and second side sections. The lifting device also includes a hinge medially disposed upon the upper section. An elongated hook and a second support wire are disposed on the hinge. A C-shaped loop is medially disposed upon the upper section. The device is configured to engage with and support the weight of one of each of a variety of differently shaped RC cars and RC car remote controls.

Abstract: A panel gripping and lifting device (100) having a clamping assembly (105) having a handle assembly (162) rotatably interrelated with a spaced apart opposing jaw assembly (107) by a cam assembly (149). Jaws of the opposing jaw assembly (107) have a planar jaw inner surface (116); when the spacing between the jaws is increased, the planar jaws are fitted on either side of a panel; when the spacing between the jaws is lessened the planar jaws contact surfaces of the panel exerting a gripping force against the panel. When gripping forces are exerted against the panel the handle assembly (162) enables the lifting and moving of the panel such as seated multipane window (220) window frame (200) having an outwardly extending nail fin (210) or a sheet metal panel. An alternative embodiment has opposing jaws rotating in the same plane and separated by jaw spacing.

Abstract: A gripping device for gripping sheet material. The gripping device comprises a frame structure and a first gripping member connected thereto. A second gripping member is rotatable mounted to the frame structure. The second gripping member is rotatable between an open position and a closed position for providing a gripping force acting on an object disposed between the first gripping member and the second gripping member. A disengaging mechanism is connected to the second gripping member for moving the second gripping member from the closed position to the open position by providing pushing action acting on the second gripping member.

Abstract: A gripping device for gripping sheet material. The gripping device comprises a frame structure and a first gripping member connected thereto. A second gripping member is rotatable mounted to the frame structure. The second gripping member is rotatable between an open position and a closed position for providing a gripping force acting on an object disposed between the first gripping member and the second gripping member. A disengaging mechanism is connected to the second gripping member for moving the second gripping member from the closed position to the open position by providing pushing action acting on the second gripping member.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying a plurality of spherical objects such as billiard balls can include a rectangular frame defining an interior area for receiving the billiard balls, in which at least some of the balls contact an inner surface of the frame, and an engaging section connected to the frame and positioned within the interior area of the frame between two opposed sides of the frame. The engaging section can move between a release position in which the billiard balls can be placed into and removed from the frame, and an engage position in which the engaging section frictionally engages some of the balls, and the balls are maintained within the frame such that they are carried by the frame and can be transported therein.

Abstract: A removable device which slides over the top edge of a sheet to be picked up and carried, and which clamps the sheet when the handle is lifted, forming a single secure handle temporarily attached to the sheet for carrying without marring the sheet, at a handle height suitable to enable most workers to lift the sheet using mainly leg muscles in an efficient, safe and ergonomically sound manner

Abstract: A case holding mechanism includes a holding member and a member to be held thereby, one being mounted to the case and another to a body to which the case is to be held. The member to be held includes a first pair of parallel guide portions and another pair of parallel guide portions perpendicular to the one paired guide portions. The holding member disposed to be movable with respect to the guide portions therealong in a state restricted in thickness direction of the guide portions and adapted to hold the member to be held. The holding member includes a pair of slide portions slidable along outer surfaces of one paired guide portions, a lock portion extending between the paired slide portions in parallel with the one paired guide portions and engaged with the other paired guide portions, and a base portion connecting the slide portions and the lock portion.

Abstract: The present invention is a lightweight carrier related to manually lifting and transporting corrugated panels, such as hurricane storm panels, by a single individual. The storm panels are carried manually from a storage area to the location of the house where a user typically installs them, such as a window or door entry into the structure. The carrier further allows the person to carry them up a ladder and to safely place them on an angled roof as the apparatus is designed in such a way as to provide better friction than that of the panels for safe placement during installation and removal of the panels. The hurricane storm panel manual carrier allows an individual to lift and carry one or more small or large hurricane storm panels with ease.

Abstract: An apparatus for moving elevator equipment, particularly an elevator car when stuck in a shaft, comprises a suspension point which is connected to the elevator equipment by an adjustable-height connection. Contrary to the prior art, the suspension point includes a length-adjustable assembly configured for engagement with opposing walls of the shaft or opposing guide rails within the shaft at any chosen location along the shaft. The invention thus provides a localized solution that can be used conveniently at any position within the shaft and is therefore independent of the position, and indeed the presence, of any lifting hooks within the shaft.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method for bundling and carrying snow ski equipment. The present invention is comprised of an elongate piece of first material having flexible qualities with a flexible strip of second, more rigid, and bendable material enclosed within the first material. The apparatus may be twist-tied around ski equipment for relatively easy transport.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus for carrying in-line skates. The in-line skates have blades that include at least two adjacent wheels. The apparatus comprises a base member having a front, back and bottom. The base member defines first and second slots, each open to the bottom and extending from the front to the back. The first and second slots are each sized to receive the blade of an in-line skate so that the base member is substantially perpendicular to the in-line skate blades.

Abstract: A lifting device (100) having two restraining devices (102) coupled to a handle (106) by a cord (104). The restraining devices (102) receive a cylindrical object such as a gas cylinder (110) and lifting of the handle (106) tensions the cord (104) and causes the restraining devices (102) to clamp onto the gas cylinder (110). Accordingly, the gas cylinder (110) can be conveniently lifted and carried, and, when the gas cylinder (110) is lowered onto its side, is inhibited from rolling. In another embodiment, the restraining devices (102) are independently secured about the gas cylinder (110) by securing devices (27). Also, a cleat may be used to maintain the clamping force of the restraining devices (102) onto the gas cylinder (110).

Abstract: A lightweight handle for containers is adjustable to permit the carrying, transporting and storage of containers of different sizes. The handle comprises an upper portion which is pivotally connected to a lower portion. The pivot is closer to one of the two longitudinal members of the upper portion so that in a first orientation, the space between the upper portion and the base of the lower frame can accommodate containers of larger size. In the second orientation, the other longitudinal member of the upper portion is in the bottom position, thereby reducing the space between the upper portion and the base of the frame for carrying smaller containers.

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.

Abstract: An improved sheet carrying device in which a frame is provided including a lower frame portion defining a plane against which a sheet of material may be placed. The lower frame portion has a lower crossbar which forms a lower lifting region and defines a curve which is effective for accommodating a leg of a user during use to facilitate walking. An upper frame portion has an upper crossbar which forms an upper lifting region and defines a curve which is effective for accommodating the shoulder of the user during use to prevent sliding of the carrying device. The lower frame portion includes a pair of extendable arms which are effective for varying the distance between the upper lifting region and the lower lifting region. A strap member is attached to the upper frame portion which is effective for supporting the carrying device around the torso of a user during use.

Abstract: A clamping device is provided that forms a preset opening for engagement with a bottle neck. A removable neck ring having a U-shape is adapted to engage a portion of the bottle neck. The ring is hingedly attached to the corner of an L-shaped lever. The lever comprises a bail with a fixed outwardly extending abutment leg which has a concave structure corresponding to a portion of the bottle neck. The leg includes flared corner portions which overlap a part of the neck ring. Rotation of the bail just past an intermediate position will cause the abutment leg to snap down against the neck ring. This results from the corner hinge orbiting from a position spaced-apart and below the area of neck/leg contact to an area above the neck/leg contact simultaneous with rotation of the lever about the neck ring hinge connection.

Abstract: A carrying handle is provided for use in conjunction with wrapped food items wherein the wrapping is secured at one end with a retaining clip. The carrying handle has a finger hold allowing the user to grab the handle with one or more fingers, a pair of flexible arms which allow the carrying handle to either lie flat against the food item or to be lifted away from the food item, a clamp which is drawn into position around the shrink wrapping and a pair of flexible fingers which bend outwardly as the wrapping is inserted into the clamp and then return to their normal position in which they engage the wrapping and keep the wrapping in the clamp.

Abstract: A boot carrier having a flexible U-shape portion forming the weight-bearing member, for passing under a pair of boots, and a handle; a holding or stabilizing member slidably mounted on the flexible U-shape portion, for engaging the shafts of a pair of boots, with a flexible U-shape portion extending outwardly from the holding or stabilizing member for passing around the back of a pair of boots.

Abstract: A tool for lifting and carrying an automotive battery and the like consists of a pair of identical sheet metal stampings in the form of L-shaped levers, pivotally joined for scissor-like action and interconnected by a carrying strap. The levers are generally planar and include a plurality of gripping teeth in a convexly curved configuration at the inner confronting faces of the L-shaped ends to provide variable spacing of the opposed operative teeth. The strap is a semi-rigid plastic and biases the levers to a partly closed position.

Abstract: A firewood carrier having a bottom with opposed sides and a pair of handles extending up from the sides and over the bottom. The bottom has a flexible panel so its sides can move toward each other. The handles are resilient. When carrying a load of wood piled in a narrow, high pile on the panel, the panel sags, drawing the handles tight against the pile of wood so as to securely hold it while transporting it.

Abstract: A device for carrying and storing pistol shaped appliances such as an air chisel, an electric hand drill, a soldering gun or an electric hair dryer. The appliance is held or clamped to a rigid planar structural member, with the grip and barrel axes oriented substantially parallel to the structural member. The device is carried and stored with the plane of the structural member generally vertical. A reel means can be provided, by a plurality of projections from the structural member near it's periphery for receiving the electric cord or air hose of the pistol shaped appliance as it is wound. The structural member can contain a hand hole for carrying or positioning over a cantilevered support when storing against a generally vertical surface. Projections can be added to the structural member for carrying accessories or retaining the end of the electric cord or air hose.

Abstract: A boot carrier for carrying ski boots or the like comprising a handle including a pair of opposed ends, and a rope having two rope ends that are secured to the handle such as to define a closed loop. A generally hollow conduit spacer is provided and includes a pair of opposed open ends and a structure defining two pairs of spacer apertures. Each spacer aperture within each pair of spacer apertures is diametrical with respect to each other. The rope slidably passes through the two pairs of spacer apertures. The boot carrier also includes an elastic cord having a pair of cord ends secured to a pair of rope tightening end caps and is adapted for being positioned around the tops of the boots. The pair of rope tightening end caps is slidably positioned within the open ends of the conduit spacer such that tension on the elastic cord causes friction where the rope passes through the two pairs of spacer apertures in order to cause a tightening effect on the rope.

Abstract: A battery carrier for lifting and carrying electrical storage batteries with the battery carrier having a pair of members for encircling portions of the battery case and a pair of pivotable handles connected thereto that can be squeezed together so that as the operator lifts the battery upward the squeezing force on the members forces the members into frictional contact with the vertical edges of the battery to permit the operator to lift and carry the battery.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for keeping a bag opening closed and providing a handle for carrying the bag. A frame is provided with a handle and a bag engaging portion. The frame is placed over the bag after the opening is closed and the bag engaging portion is placed into position to maintain a portion of the bag against the frame. The frame is then re-oriented, turning the bag back on itself to provide a safe, secure handle for the bag while maintaining it in a closed condition. The bag engaging portion of the frame also has an orientation at which the handle can be used for carrying tied packages.

Abstract: Improvements in sheet gripping and handling devices; devices for gripping the vertical end edges of heavy, rigid sheet materials to facilitate and permit carrying thereof supported by the devices; handle devices engageable with the vertical end edges of heavy, rigid sheet material like sheet rock, enabling two men to comfortably and safely carry one or more sheets between them.