Device to aid in carrying objects with neck lanyard and bag

Abstract

A carrying device that is constructed to enable a user that requires the use of crutches, to comfortably carry objects hands free for short distances, with a maximum weight of four to five pounds. The device is a soft, woven lanyard that is applied over the head and around ones neck, which utilizes a carabineer attachment, and opens for attachment of a vinyl bag. The carrying device includes a generally rectangular bag with an open top. The size of the bag is generally 4×8×12 inches. The carabineer device closes to secure the bag while the top of the bag remains open for placement of items inside.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to devices that aid in carrying objects for persons that require the use of crutches, more particularly, a device that receives a bag, and enables the user to easily carry small, lightweight items, for short periods. The inventor is Gary B. Price, U.S. Citizen, 6025 Port of Dreams Drive, Las Vegas, Nev., 89130[0003]2. Description of the Prior Art[0004]The use of crutches has become extremely common for persons that injure their legs or any lower extremity. Crutches are likely the most widely used medical aid for those that are temporarily injured but are still able to function and walk. For those that are still able to be on their feet, crutches are more stable than another any other alternative such as the cane or walker.[0005]The major drawback to crutches is that they can be extremely difficult and uncomfortable to use. For all persons that have to endure the use of crutches, a...

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Benefits of technology

[0008]An advantage of the present invention is that it allows the user (required to use crutches) to safely and comfortably carry objects within the area of the bag, eliminating the unsafe practice of using one of two available hands and arms, both of which are required to be placed on the crutch handles for proper use and safety being paramount. Another similar advantage is the elimination of a common occurring unsafe practice of carrying grocery style plastic bags with one of the dedicated crutch hands. In this extremely common unsafe practice, users secure bags with their crutch hands, with said bags swinging the opposite way of the crutch user as they walk, and the bags banging back and forth on the crutch, causing instability. With the present invention, objects inside the bag remain secure while the bag moves forward with the user, and up against the user's sternum area, without any of the mentioned hazards.

Problems solved by technology

In this extremely common unsafe practice, users secure bags with their crutch hands, with said bags swinging the opposite way of the crutch user as they walk, and the bags banging back and forth on the crutch, causing instability.

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