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Carry assist device

a technology of assist device and carry device, which is applied in the direction of lifting device, traveling carrier, hoisting equipment, etc., can solve the problems of various drawbacks of the previous known assist devi

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-11-24
CASTRO DON R
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[0009] For purposes of summarizing the invention and the advantages achieved over the prior art, certain objects and advantages of the invention are described herein. Of course, it is to be understood that not necessarily all such objects or advantages may be achieved in accordance with any

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However, previous known carry assist devices have suffered from various drawbacks, some of which are addressed by certain embodiments of a carry assist device disclosed herein.

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[0027]FIGS. 1-7 depict one embodiment of a carry assist 100 which generally comprises a central handle 102 and integrally formed hooks 104, 106 on each end of the handle 102. In one embodiment, the carry assist 100 is molded as one piece from plastic; any suitable plastic such as but not limited to ABS, PVC, nylon, polystyrene, etc. may be employed.

[0028] Each hook 104, 106 forms a channel 108 suitable for receiving a handle of a bag (see FIG. 7). Each channel 108 has an upper opening 110 through which the bag handle passes before coming to rest in the channel 108. The opening 110 is preferably more narrow than the remainder of the channel 108. Opposing projections 112, 114 extend generally horizontally toward each other over the top of each channel 108 to narrow the opening 110. Each hook 104, 106 preferably forms lead-in portions 116, 118 which converge as they extend toward the opening 110; the lead-in portions 116, 118 assist the user in guiding the bag handle through the openi...

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Disclosed herein are various embodiments of a carry assist device for receiving one or more bag handles. In one disclosed embodiment, the carry assist device comprises a hollow handle that extends generally longitudinally from a first open end of the handle to a second open end of the handle. The handle has a top and a bottom, and the top defines a slot which extends generally longitudinally along the top. The handle has, near the top and at the first end, first and second projections which extend generally longitudinally beyond the bottom of the handle. The first and second projections form therebetween a first lead-in which is in communication with the slot.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 448,769, filed Feb. 20, 2003, titled CARRY ASSIST DEVICE. The entire contents of the above-noted provisional application are hereby incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this specification.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] Certain embodiments disclosed herein relate to a carry assist for handling shopping or grocery bags, or other similar articles. [0004] 2. Description of the Related Art [0005] Carry assist devices have been provided in the past to assist people, particularly the elderly or handicapped, in carrying one or more shopping or grocery bags. These bags typically feature flexible handles that the user grasps while carrying the bags. However, previous known carry assist devices have suffered from various drawbacks, some of which are addressed by certain embodiments of a carry assist device dis...

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IPC IPC(8): A45F5/10
CPCA45F5/1046A45F5/1026
Inventor CASTRO, DON R.
Owner CASTRO DON R