U.S. patent application number 12/069600 was filed with the patent office on 2009-08-13 for luggage and box strap with handle.
Invention is credited to Thomas V. Edralin.
Application Number | 20090200347 12/069600 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 40938048 |
Filed Date | 2009-08-13 |
United States Patent
Application |
20090200347 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Edralin; Thomas V. |
August 13, 2009 |
Luggage and box strap with handle
Abstract
A versatile strap device to one-hand-carry single or multiple
cartons, boxes, luggage or the like. The strap device is a pair of
flexible, stretch resistant material with a grip handle. The straps
are adjustable with durable quick release buckle closure and will
fit variety sized cartons, boxes, luggage or like. The strap device
consists of a pair of cross straps with a grip handle which
encircle the luggage, boxes or the like for secure handling when
hand carried.
Inventors: |
Edralin; Thomas V.;
(US) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Thomas V. Edralin
4408 Spirea Dr.
Wilmington
NC
28403
US
|
Family ID: |
40938048 |
Appl. No.: |
12/069600 |
Filed: |
February 13, 2008 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
224/250 ;
224/191 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45C 13/28 20130101;
A45F 2005/1013 20130101; A45F 5/10 20130101; A45F 3/14 20130101;
A45C 13/30 20130101; A45F 5/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
224/250 ;
224/191 |
International
Class: |
A45F 3/14 20060101
A45F003/14; A45F 5/00 20060101 A45F005/00 |
Claims
1. A strap device to one-hand-carry cartons, boxes, luggage or the
like. The strap device includes a single grip handled pair of
adjustable cross straps with durable quick release buckles which
wrap around single or multiple cartons, boxes, luggage or the
like.
2. A strap device of cross straps provided with a single grip
handle to carry cartons, boxes, and luggage without handles.
3. The handle is stitched or riveted to the bottom strap at
mid-point which likewise is stitched or riveted to the mid-point of
the top strap reinforcing the carrying capability of the strap
device.
4. The strap device is designed with straps which cross each other
and sewn or riveted together at mid-point to provide complete
encirclement of the luggage, carton or box both lengthwise and
widthwise.
5. The strap device is provided with adjustable straps with durable
quick release buckle closure to fit a variety of single or multiple
cartons, boxes, luggage and the like.
Description
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates to a strap device with grip handle to
one-hand carry cartons, boxes, luggage and the like. The strap
device is designed to securely wrap around the width and length of
a hand-carried item or several items set on top of one another.
[0002] A common problem encountered by travelers world wide is the
cumbersome problem of carrying boxes, cartons, luggage and the like
without handles whether these be single or stacked up top of one
another. The need for this invention as a solution is
imperative.
[0003] Travelers also have to undergo Customs and Security
inspections and with use of this simple strap devise, these
procedures could easily be undertaken.
[0004] Therefore, in recognition of these problems, this invention
which is a simple, durable, versatile and convenient strap device
with handle is the ultimate solution.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0005] Accordingly, the invention provides a strap device to
one-hand carry cartons, boxes, luggage and the like that are with
out handles for convenient hand-carrying. The invention is a strap
device with two strong flexible and stretch resistant adjustable
cross straps with a grip handle and with durable quick release
locking buckles. This strap device would wrap firmly around
cartons, boxes, luggage and the like across its width and length.
The invention is simple, versatile, durable and sturdy and
convenient. It is simple because it could easily be utilized to
secure and hand-carry small to large cartons, boxes, luggage and
the like. Versatile because it is designed to carry not only single
but multiple cartons, boxes and luggage or the like that are set on
top of the other. For Customs and Security, it is convenient for
inspections because the boxes, cartons, luggage and the like are
completely visible and easy to unstrap and strap back. It is also
easy to store the strapped items in overhead bins in airplanes. The
strap device is simple strong, durable, versatile, reusable and
washable. It is also easily identifiable as the straps will be in
assorted colors.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] In the drawings, like elements are depicted by like
reference numerals. The drawings are briefly described as
follows.
[0007] FIG. 1 is a top plan view, illustrating the carrying device
with a pair of traverse straps perpendicularly sewn to each other
at mid-point. To the bottom strap is sewn a handle.
[0008] FIG. 2 is an enlarged top plan view, illustrating the handle
secured to the bottom strap.
[0009] FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic perspective view, illustrating the
carrying device extending over the boxes wherein the buckles need
only to be fastened to secure these.
[0010] FIG. 4 is a diagrammatic perspective view, illustrating the
carrying device fully fastened onto the boxes wherein the
adjustment buckles have been set on the straps to an appropriate
length for securely holding the boxes.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0011] FIG. 1 illustrates a carrying device 30 having two straps
31A and 31B each having first and second ends 5 and 6. The traverse
straps 31A and 31B are sewn with a "box x" stitch and joined at
mid-point 7. A hand grip 9 is sewn "box x" stitched at 8A and 8B
and centered across strap 31A over mid-point 7.
[0012] Mateable buckles are provided on each of the straps 31A and
31B. Adjustment buckles 4 are provided on each strap. The
adjustment buckles 4 facilitate adjustment of the length of the
straps 31A and 31B so as to allow the device 30 to be used on
various sizes and numbers of boxes.
[0013] As illustrated in the drawings, each strap is a broad and
strong nylon textile of heavy gauge. The hand grip 9 is made of
heavy nylon
[0014] FIG. 2 illustrates hand grip 9 sewn "box x" stitched at 8A
and 8B to strap 31A. Hand grip 9 is sewn to strap 31A to reinforce
strap 31B in providing more carrying strength. Straps 31A and 31B
are "box x" stitched at mid-point 7 to even up weight
distribution.
[0015] FIG. 3 illustrates unfastened carrying device 30 enfolding
on three different sized boxes 1, 2, and 3. This figure illustrates
the versatility of the device to carry different sizes and number
of boxes.
[0016] FIG. 4 illustrates device 30 enfolding around the boxes 1,
2, and 3 with use of the adjustment buckles 4 and with the mateable
buckles 5 and 6 clipped together, a secured fit is ensured.
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