Abstract: A handle adapter includes a sliding member, a cap, and a handle member. The sliding member includes a first slide channel and a second slide channel defined on opposing sides of the sliding member and parallel with one another. The cap includes a top cap channel, a first side cap channel, and a second side cap channel. The first side cap channel and the second side cap channel are parallel with one another and perpendicular relative to the top cap channel. The cap is aligned with the sliding member along a plane. The handle member includes a top end and a bottom end. The top end is coupled to the cap and the bottom end is coupled to the sliding member. The handle member is substantially protruding beyond the plane.

Abstract: A trocar tip protector includes a housing having a first inlet and a second inlet adjacent to each other. The first inlet is configured to receive and frictionally retain a tip of a trocar sleeve. The second inlet is configured to receive and frictionally retain a tip of a trocar obturator. The housing may be formed by extruding a generally tubular structure and then bending the generally tubular structure into a generally U-shaped configuration that positions the trocar sleeve and the trocar obturator substantially parallel relative to each other when the trocar sleeve tip is inserted into the first inlet of the housing and when the trocar obturator tip is inserted into the second inlet of the housing.

Abstract: A bakery tray includes a base and side walls extending upward from sides of the base, each side wall including an outer side rail and an inner side rail. Side drag rails extend downward from the base proximate sides of the base, with feet projecting outward from the side drag rails. An outer rib projects downward from an outer edge of each of the feet such that the side drag rail of an identical upper tray being stacked on the bakery tray contacts the flanges while the outer ribs of the upper tray are received between the outer side rail and the inner side rail. In another feature, the side walls include handle openings, the handle openings each partially defined by a convex outer wall. In another feature, an upper edge of the front wall includes finger corrugations for accommodating the fingers of a user's hand grasping the tray.

Abstract: A holder for a beverage container includes first and second loops that are each coupled to opposing ends of a handle. The first and second loops are sized to be smaller than a target beverage container. The holder is attached to a the target beverage container by stretching the first loop and placing the first loop around one end of the beverage container, then stretching the second loop and placing the second loop around the opposite end of the beverage container. The holder can then be used to easily transport the beverage container, or to attach the beverage container to something, such as a bicycle or backpack. The holder is made of a rugged and durable material that allows repeated use of the handle over many years.

Abstract: A tool for picking up and carrying cut fireplace logs comprises a somewhat stiff but flexible handle approximately equal in length to the length of the firewood logs and that has hooks replaceably attached to opposed ends of the handle, the hooks having a pointed end arranged to penetrate into the end surfaces of a log when a lifting force is applied to the handle.

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.

Abstract: A surgical instrument container assembly includes a container and a handle assembly. The handle assembly includes at least one wire handle coupled with the container, and a pair of handle halves. Each handle half includes a pair of ends and a pair of partial openings respectively positioned at the ends. Each partial opening of one handle half is adjacent a respective partial opening of the other handle half. The adjacent partial openings conjunctively receive a portion of the at least one wire handle therein. The handle halves surround a portion of the at least one wire handle and are snap fitted together.

Abstract: Devices and methods are provided for detachably securing cans for use in plumbing, painting, construction, and home improvement. The devices are configured for mounting a structure such as a ladder, scaffold, bench, tool box, saw horse, table, railing, pipe, wood, lumber, metal, or plastic support or other object and further configured for detachably securing cans, such as cans containing PVC glue or primer for a plumber's use. In one device, the securing members have two arms configured to be arranged in an open state for receiving the can with substantially zero insertion force. In that device, the arms have end portions with latching members configured to join together in a first engagement position with the can. In a closed state, the latching members are in a partially overlapping configuration that pulls the arms tightly around the circumference of the can and thereby supplies a compression fit with high pull-apart strength.

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.

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.

Abstract: The present invention provides a jewelry holder for a pierced earring. The jewelry holder is generally elongated and is made of a rigid, transparent material. The jewelry holder has a handle portion and a distal tip portion. The distal tip portion has a small hole or bore completely therethrough which a post or hook of a pierced earring may be placed. In use, the post or hook of a pierced earring is inserted in the small hole and the jewelry holder is held by the user (such as a potential purchaser) at the handle portion with one hand. The tip portion with the mounted pierced earring is then held up against the user's earlobe. The user then has a clear, unobscured view of the earring as it will look when actually placed through his or her ear. The invention thus allows the purchaser to “try on” the earrings without the unsanitary side effects of physically placing a new earring in one's ear.

Abstract: A device has a cylindrical handle with two opposed ends and lifts loaded sacks and other equipment with narrow handles. Upon both ends, the device has a hook attached, either single or double hooks. Each hook has a shank that connects with the end of the handle upon one end and extends in a curve upon the opposite end. The curve of the hook then terminates in a non-penetrating end, such as a spherical cap. Each hook can hold multiple sacks to the weight tolerable to a person holding the device.

Abstract: A sewer hose support handle provides for easy storage and manual transport of a standard foldable sewer hose support as are popular among recreational vehicle owners. The flexible handle is formed from plastic and includes a biased longitudinal member having parallel ends. Each of the handle ends includes a flange which can be positioned below the terminal sections of the sewer hose support. A grip affixed to the longitudinal member allows the combination sewer hose support and handle to be easily lifted and carried.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for carrying plastic bags, such as those used widely at grocery stores and other retail establishments. The apparatuses are tools used to engage handle openings of the plastic bag or bags using extensions with receivers therein. The apparatuses also have handle portions which are shaped to ease carrying in a human hand. The bags can be hung in a large number of configurations to help balance the load, improve easy use by disabled and other people, and improve comfort when the user must carry the tool and bags for long distances. The tool is also shaped and has features which help to prevent the tool from catching and causing damage to clothing or partitions within a user's purse when the tool is being carried in a pocket or purse and not being employed for use to carry plastic bags.

Abstract: A promotional shopping-bag handle with hinged bag-gripping members contains a strap that includes an elongate sheet of material with two end portions and a central portion. Each end portion has a hook configured to receive the plastic handles of a shopping bag or the like. The strap may be plastic injection molded; it may be of uniform thickness throughout or selectively reduced in thickness to save material and weight in areas where extra bulk is not essential to the strap's function. Hinges provided between the central and end portions allow the end portions to deflect out of the plane of the central portion under the weight of the bags being supported. This allows the bag holder to respond to the weight of the bags while holding a central portion that is substantially flat, thus avoiding bending, compression and pain to the hand of the user.

Abstract: Four identical handles for manipulating a tarpaulin with grommets in the four corners to collect and transport a load. Each handle has a handgrip with a hook on each end, a staking member, and an attachment system to hold a grommeted corner of the tarpaulin. The hooks are dimensioned to admit and support the handgrips of other handles. Two handles are grasped together by a user and the handgrips of the other two handles are hung on opposite pairs of hooks of the grasped handles that the load in the tarpaulin may be gathered and transported by the grasped handgrips.

Abstract: A Balance Handle includes two types of handle grips, A type having braided rope approximately five and one-half inches long inserted and centered within a length of comparable diameter tubular nylon webbing and B type, a commonly available product consisting of approximately six inch length of heavy rubber tubing inserted and centered within a length of comparable tubular nylon webbing covered with a molded, non-marking rubber sleeve. Two case clamps are stainless steel worm gear clamps, each cut to a length slightly longer than the diameter of a tubular fishing rod case and sheathed in comparably sized tubular nylon webbing of a length approximately one inch shorter than the diameter of the tubular fishing rod case. Both A type and B type handle grip ends are void of rope or tubing and thus flat, enabling them to be cut to a length at least long enough to fit under, up, and over the worm gear housing of the case clamp. Each end of both A type and B type handle grip is squarely melted forming a small T shape.

Abstract: A strap includes an elongate sheet of material with two end portions and a central portion. Each of the end portions is provided with a hook dimensioned and configured to receive the plastic handles of a shopping bag or the like. The strap may be plastic injection molded. The strap may be uniform thickness or may be selectively reduced in thickness to save material and weight in those regions where the extra material is not essential to the integrity of the strap. A hinge is provided between the central and end portions to allow the end portions to deflect or bend out of the plane of the central portion under the weight of supported bags. This allows the bad holder to respond to the weight of the bags while maintaining the central portion substantially flat to avoid excessive bending and possible compression and pain to the hand of the user.

Abstract: A device for the easy and comfortable carrying of goods, comprising a connecting handle, to which a user can add or change a padding by forcing its edges in grooves (8) by use of stoppers (19), shown in different embodiments (1A,1B,1C), able to connect every type of hookable object with the use of some accessories, cable shaped (32,32a,32b,4) able keep tight a plurality of not hookable objects and to permit their connection to the handle in a proper position. The handle is also built so as to permit easy and lasting printing of messages. All parts of the device are shaped so as to permit their manufacture in plastic material, and so as to create new fastening methods.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Abstract: A device for carrying a load, such as plastic bags that are used for carrying items purchased at supermarkets. The device can be used to carry the load by hand, on a shoulder or on a forearm. The device has a central portion, including a handle and a spaced apart support member defining a non-collapseable opening dimensioned to receive a hand. The support member has a concave downwardly facing surface for securely positioning the device on a shoulder or forearm. Hooks are attached on opposite ends of the central portion for receiving at least one load handle. Free end portions of the hooks are in resilient contact with the central portion.

Abstract: A bottle carrier apparatus includes an elongated, flexible web member having a central handle portion, a pair of loop portions extending oppositely and longitudinally with respect to the central handle portion, and a pair of rider members adapted for relative slidable loop forming movement on each of the loop portions, respectively. The rider members extend oppositely and longitudinally from the distal ends of the loop portions, respectively. At least one of the rider members includes a loop portion reception channel and is connected to the distal end of a corresponding loop portion to define a hinge location such that the rider member is adapted to rotate flexurally relative to its corresponding loop portion and the latter is adapted to be at least partially drawn through its corresponding loop reception channel to form an enlarged loop defined by the rider member being slidingly movable along the loop portion.

Abstract: A strap includes an elongate sheet of material with two end portions and a central portion. Each of the end portions is provided with a pair of lateral hooks dimensioned and configured to receive the plastic handles of a shopping bag or the like. The strap may be made from corrugated hollow core material, in which case it may be die cut, or it may be solid plastic injection molded. The strap may be uniform thickness or may be selectively reduced in thickness to save material and weight in those regions where the extra material is not essential to the integrity of the strap. Advantageously, the central portion is provided with one flat surface suitable for use on the shoulder and one contoured surface to conform to the shape of the hand and fingers to maximize comfort when the strap is carried by hand.

Abstract: A new beverage bottle handle attachment for easy holding of a beverage bottle, in particular a two liter beverage bottle. The inventive device includes a top cap defining a top cavity adapted for receiving a top of a bottle therein. The top cap has an opening of the top cap adapted for extending a top spout of a bottle received by the top cavity. An elongate handle strap is extended from the peripheral edge of the top cap. The handle strap has a keyhole slot therethrough located towards the free end of the handle strap. A bottom cap defines a bottom cavity adapted for receiving the bottom of a bottle therein. A slide tab is extended from the side wall of the bottom cap. The slide tab is inserted through the keyhole slot of the handle strap to link the top cap to the bottom cap.

Abstract: A plastic bag carrier to be used by an individual for lifting and carrying filled plastic grocery bags from the individual's motor vehicle to a desired location inside the individual's home. The plastic bag carrier comprises a support frame having opposite first and second ends, and a handle opening formed therein between the first and second ends for accommodating insertion of a user's hand. The rigid support frame can be a single piece structure formed from molded plastic material. The support frame includes at least one upwardly and inwardly extending hook integrally molded thereto at each of the first and second ends, about which flexible plastic bags can be hung. In an alternative embodiment, the support frame is provided with two handle openings so as to allow the user to grasp the support frame with both hands.

Abstract: The invention relates to a carrier for sports equipment having a long shaft. The carrier has a base with 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.

Abstract: A bottle carrier apparatus includes a first adjustable flexible loop assembly which includes a first loop portion and a first rider member connected to a translatable end of the first loop portion. A handle portion is connected at a first handle end to the first loop portion. A second adjustable flexible loop assembly includes a second loop portion connected to a second handle end of the handle portion. A second rider member is connected to a translatable end of the second loop portion. The first loop portion and the second loop portion have a loop width. The handle portion has a handle width, and the handle width is greater than the loop width. The first loop portion and the second loop portion have a rectangular cross-section, and the first rider member and the second rider member have a rectangular loop reception channel. The handle portion includes a top surface which includes advertising indicia.

Abstract: A handle sheath fastened to one end of a twisted handle and adapted to secure it in a face panel of a paper bag, having a cylindrical body mounted around the twisted handle, a longitudinal opening, two longitudinal rows of downward teeth arranged along two longitudinal side edges at two opposite sides of the longitudinal opening and engaged into the twisted handle, a serrated axial front projection longitudinally extended from one end thereof and stopped against the face panel of the paper bag.

Abstract: A hands-free carrier for supporting a plurality of handled shopping bags. The carrier includes a U-shaped carrier body having a base and a pair of opposed legs joined thereto. Each of the legs terminates in a free end. Formed on each of the free ends is a hook. Each hook curves in a direction toward the base of the carrier body. The carrier body is adapted to be supported by a user with the base passing over the forearm of the user, and the hooks disposed substantially below the forearm. Each of the hooks may be inserted through the handle of a loaded shopping bag, thus allowing the user to carry the shopping bags while retaining free use of the hand.

Abstract: A bottle carrier for supporting a plurality of bottles in spaced apart relationship to permit the bottles to be carried and transported in a unitary manner. The bottle carrier includes a plate having a plurality of notches formed therein that each open to a periphery of the plate. Each of the notches are configured to retain a neck, handle, or other portion of a bottle therein. A handle is defined on the plate to facilitate grasping and carrying.

Abstract: A new In-Line Skate Carrier for holding and carrying in-line skates when not in use. The inventive device includes a cord, a handle assembly coupled to and provided intermediate the ends of the cord, and a pair of flexible discs perpendicularly secured to the ends of the cord wherein the flexible discs are adapted for retaining and supporting a pair of in-line skates on the cord. Accordingly, one of the flexible discs is insertable through an opening provided in the wheel assembly of a first in-line skate and the other flexible disc is insertable through an opening provided in the wheel assembly of a second in-line skate whereby the flexible discs support the pair of in-line skates on the cord.

Abstract: A clasp having a wafer-like body releasably holds together thin flexible handles of a bag for carrying articles. The body includes a pair of opposing lobes that define a channel extending from a peripheral edge to an interior aperture. A wall of the aperture defines two generally V-shaped niches, each on opposite sides of the channel adjacent the lobes. The handles of the bag, inserted through the channel to the interior aperture, engage the niches for holding the bag substantially closed when being operated for enveloping articles. A method of releasably maintaining an entrance of a bag substantially partially closed is also disclosed.

Abstract: A hanger unit for carrying a plurality of plastic or other bags is provided. The hanger unit includes a handle and a plurality of bag carrying members cooperatively connected to and supported by the handle member. Each carrying member is defined by a clip element that is adapted for selectively engaging with the handle of a bag. The clip element includes a hook member on which the handle of the bag may be seated, and a leaf spring for selectively closing the hook member in order to capture the handle in the clip element.

Abstract: A boot carrier having a pair of support members insertable into the interior of each boot to bear against the inside heel portion of each boot. A retainer device taking the form of an expandable, segmented clam-shell type or a buckled strap is employed to releasably secure the carrier to each boot. A tether strap detachably connects the pair of support members together for grasping by the user in order to transport the boots from place to place. Each boot may have a sports article attached such as a set of roller blades, snow skis or the like.

Abstract: An assist handle for attachment to the handle or handles of single or multiple objects, which includes a rectangular sling with cut-outs for the user's hands, which sling is folded about the object handle and the ends retained in a slot in a removable grip, which is engaged by the user's hand for carrying.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multiple gameball carrier/protector. It contains two pouches made out of a resilient and waterproof material. Each pouch consist of one relatively oval shaped member. One side of the oval shaped member will be non-releasably attached to the other side of the oval shaped member. This will create a pouch like device with an enclosement at one end of the pouch and an opening at the opposite end of the pouch. The size of the pouches will be smaller than than the size of the gameball. Once the gameball is in the pouch the material will have stretched and conformed to the exact shape of the gameball, therefore holding the gameball in the pouches. The length of the pouches will be slighlty shorter than the lenght of the gameball, this allows the tip of the gameball to stick out of the pouch. The invention also serves as a protector from the weather, such as rain or snow. The invention will have a strip of velcro attached to the rope or cord for extra attachments.

Abstract: A grip for carrying bags having loop handles, or other loads, includes an elongate central body or grip with ends shaped to form hooks for carrying the bag or other loads. The central body is flexible so that it can bend under the weight of a load hanging from or hooked onto its hook-shaped ends.

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

Abstract: An improved bag carrier for carrying bags or parcels having one or more loops or handles. The bag carrier is of essentially flat design to allow for inexpensive manufacturing and distribution, as well as providing space for advertising indicia and customer identification information. The bag carrier is comprised of a horizontal upper handle section 26 (FIG. 1) connected to a horizontal lower hook support section 30 (FIG. 1) by connecting vertical members 28 and 29 (FIG. 1). A plurality of hook bases 31 (FIG. 1) and hook sections 32 (FIG. 1) extend down from horizontal lower hook support section 30 (FIG. 1). Areas are included on the surface of the carrier which are unlikely to be handled or rubbed excessively during use, allowing for preservation of important indicia, such as bar codes and magnetic strips. Multiple hooks on the bag carrier allow for bags to be attached or removed from the carrier one at a time without tangling.

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 ladder handle assembly is illustrated wherein an elongated hand gripping element (A) is pivotally carried by a fastener bracket (C) positionable about a side rail of the ladder wherein first and second couplings (D) and (E) respectively are provided to pivotally carry the handle when in use and to permit the handle to be positioned adjacent a ladder side rail when not in use.

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

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying bags having a bag handle has a hand gripable handle member, a vertical support member attached to the hand gripable handle member and a bag supporting member attached to the vertical support member distal the hand gripable handle member. A first bag handle restriction member and a second bag handle restriction member are attached to the bag supporting member. A first attachment member is attached to a gripable handle first end and a second attachment member is attached to a gripable handle second end. A third attachment member is releasably attached to a bag supporting member first end and a fourth attachment member is releasably attached to a bag supporting member second end. There is a support strap member to assist the user to carry heavy loads on the shopping bag handle grip. The support strap is slidingly connected in a port of the first attachment member and in a port of the second attachment member. A first stop member is attached to the one end of the support strap member.

Abstract: A jug handle holder especially adapted for releasably securing a pair of containers together for sale and transport as a two unit package includes an integrally molded plastic body provided with a handle forming aperture and a pair of spaced resilient clip portions dimensioned for engagement with handle portions of conventional containers such as those commonly employed for packaging and sale of milk, water, orange juice, and other products. Predetermined handle length in conjunction with angular orientation of the resilient clip portions facilitates installation and removal of the jug handle holder and allows securement of conventional jugs with a minimum of separation to conserve shelf space and stabilize relative jug and holder positions during transport. The jug handle holder includes enlarged thickness inner and outer peripheral walls joined by a reduced thickness web portion and a plurality of reinforcement struts to provide a high strength holder while consuming a minimum of plastic.

Abstract: A carrier for a cluster of juxtaposed plastic jugs or other similar containers having handles by which the containers may be held. The carrier has a grip portion to be held in one hand and means on the grip portion engagable with the container handles for supporting the containers in suspended fashion from the carrier. A container package including a cluster of juxtaposed containers having handles and a carrier attached to the container handles including a grip to be held in one hand for carrying the container package.

Abstract: A carrier designed to hold and secure a plurality of items with one or more handles, straps, loops or the like. The carrier has an elongate body with a pair of opposing ends, a pair of opposing sides, a top surface and a downward facing bottom surface, which preferably includes a series of indentations designed to accommodate fingers of a hand wrapped around the carrier. Each end of the carrier has a notch that extends below the downward facing bottom surface of the body, providing area in which to secure handles and the like while preventing the carrier from rotating in the hand grasping it. A horizontal cavity extends inwardly from each of the notches and an operating shaft with an integral closure pin is slidably engaged within each of the cavities. A biasing member is also included in each of the cavities to keep the respective closure pins normally in a first, extended position over the notch, thus preventing items from being removed or replaced.

Abstract: A handle attachment for use with a chest drainage unit (CDU) having a pair of hangers extending above the CDU to support the CDU on a bedrail or the like. The handle attachment being used to capture both CDU hangers to allow the CDU to be transported within a medical facility by the necessary medical personnel in an easy, one-handed manner.