Carry handle for bulky articles and the like
View Patent ↗A carry handle for carrying one or more bulky articles is disclosed. The carry handle includes a carrying strap having a first end and a second end located opposite the first end. Holding straps are also provided and configured to be secured around the one or more bulky articles. The holding straps are attached to the first end and the second end of the carrying strap via a mechanical connector for securing the one or more bulky articles whereby the one or more bulky articles may be carried by a user. In another form, a bottom support assembly having an L-shaped configuration is provided and includes side and bottom support for the one or more bulky articles, whereby the one or more bulky articles may be transported by a user.
1 . A carry handle for carrying one or more bulky articles comprising:
a carrying strap, the carrying strap having a first end and a second end located opposite the first end the carrying strap being adjustable to adapt to users of different sizes;
a top holding strap configured to be secured around the one or more bulky articles, the top holding strap being attached to the first end of the carrying strap via a mechanical connector for securing the one or more bulky articles, the top holding strap being adjustable to fittingly secure the top holding strap around the one or more bulky articles, the top holding strap comprising a hook and loop fastener for adjustably securing the top holding strap to the one or more bulky articles and a handle extending therefrom for the user to facilitate the transport of the one or more bulky articles; and
a bottom support assembly, the bottom support assembly having an L-shaped configuration to provide side and bottom support for the one or more bulky articles, the bottom support assembly comprising a first planar wall for providing the side support and a second planar wall extending perpendicular from the first planar wall for providing the bottom support for supporting the one or more bulky articles thereon, one or more wheels attached to an underside of the first planar wall to aid in transporting the one or more bulky articles, the one or more wheels extending perpendicular from the first planar wall, and a bottom holding strap attached to the first planar wall and which is adjustable to fittingly secure the bottom holding strap around the one or more bulky articles;
whereby the one or more bulky articles may be transported by a user.
2 . The carry handle according to claim 1 wherein the carrying strap further comprises an intermediate padded portion and wherein mechanical fasteners disposed on each end of the carrying strap serve to removably attach the carrying strap to the top holding strap and the bottom support assembly.
3 . The carry handle according to claim 1 wherein each end of the bottom holding strap is attached to and extends from the first planar wall and comprises a hook and loop fastener for adjustably securing the bottom holding strap to the one or more bulky articles.
4 . The carry handle according to claim 3 wherein the mechanical fastener for the bottom support assembly is attached to the middle of the bottom holding strap between the ends of the bottom holding strap.