Carrying device and system thererof

{
  "publication_number": "US10278483B2",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "B2",
  "title": "Carrying device and system thererof",
  "abstract": "A device for carrying a flexible tub having a first hoop handle and a second hoop handle, the device comprising an elongate member further comprising an upper surface, a lower surface, a first end, and an opposed second end. The first end comprises a first handle connector, and wherein the second end comprises a second handle connector. The first handle connector is adapted to receive the first hoop handle, when in use, and the second handle connector is adapted to receive the second hoop handle, when in use.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A device for carrying a flexible tub having a first hoop handle and a second hoop handle, the device comprising: an elongate member comprising an upper surface, a lower surface, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end; wherein the first end comprises a first handle connector, and wherein the second end comprises a second handle connector; a flexible and circular first restraining strap to engage and restrain the first hoop handle with the first handle connector, wherein the first restraining strap comprises a resiliently biased first material and a first cover portion, wherein the first material and the first cover portion are adapted to engage with the first handle connector; wherein the first handle connector is adapted to receive the first hoop handle, when in use, and the second handle connector is adapted to receive the second hoop handle, when in use.",
    "2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the first handle connector is positioned on the upper surface, and wherein the second handle connector is positioned on the upper surface.",
    "3. The device according to claim 1, wherein the elongate member is adapted to bend and be resiliently biased to absorb load of the flexible tub.",
    "4. The device according to claim 1, wherein the first handle connector is a first cavity, and wherein the second handle connector is a second cavity.",
    "5. The device according to claim 4, wherein the first or second cavity has an elliptical profile wherein an apex is directed towards a middle of the elongate member.",
    "6. The device according to claim 4, wherein the first handle connector has a first boss positioned at a cavity opening of the first cavity, and wherein the second handle connector has a second boss positioned at a cavity opening of the second cavity.",
    "7. The device according to claim 6, wherein the first boss is a first rounded face, and wherein the second boss is a second rounded face.",
    "8. The device according to claim 4, wherein the first cavity is directed away from the second cavity.",
    "9. The device according to claim 1, wherein the first end comprises a first strap attachment, and the second end comprises a second strap attachment.",
    "10. The device according to claim 9, wherein the first strap attachment and the second strap attachment are each selected from at least one of a support loop mounted on the upper surface and a slot positioned between the upper surface and the lower surface.",
    "11. The device according to claim 1, wherein a middle of the elongate member includes a handle adapted to be gripped by a user, when in use.",
    "12. The device according to claim 1, wherein a profile of the first end is symmetrical relative to a profile of the second end.",
    "13. The device according to claim 1, wherein a length of the elongate member is greater than a resting diameter of the flexible tub; and the length of the elongate member is less than a maximum diameter of the flexible tub, wherein the first and second hoop handles are moved apart.",
    "14. The device according to claim 1, wherein the device is adapted to engage a maximum of only one flexible tub at any period of time.",
    "15. The device according to claim 1, wherein the device is constructed of one material selected from the following group: polypropylene, glass fiber reinforced polypropylene, poly(hexano-6-lactam), glass fiber reinforced poly(hexano-6-lactam), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, blend of polycarbonate and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, and high-density polyethylene.",
    "16. The device according to claim 15, wherein the glass fiber is present in a range between 20 to 50 weight percentage in the glass fiber reinforced polypropylene, or the glass fiber reinforced poly(hexano-6-lactam), or the glass fiber reinforced blend of polycarbonate and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.",
    "17. The device according to claim 1, wherein the device is formed by injection moulding.",
    "18. The device according to claim 1, wherein the elongate member has a curved profile.",
    "19. The device according to claim 18, wherein the elongate member has a partially sinusoidal profile.",
    "20. The device according to claim 1, further comprising a flexible and circular second restraining strap to engage and restrain the second hoop handle with the second handle connector, wherein the second restraining strap comprises a resiliently biased second material and a second cover portion, wherein the second material and the second portion are adapted to engage with the second handle connector."
  ],
  "description_excerpt": "The present invention relates to a carry device, handle, system for use with a flexible tub. More particularly, the preset invention relates to a device for carrying a tub, bucket or receptacle. More particularly, the present disclosure may relate to a device for carrying a flexible tub with a first loop handle and a second loop handle.\n\nCarry poles and yokes are well recognised and typically used to assist a user to manually transport loads. Generally, a yoke is used by people in one of two ways: a single person who balances the yoke over one or two shoulders, with two separate loads being suspended from respective opposed ends of the yoke; or two people who support the yoke from each end of the yoke, with the load suspended from the centre of the yoke. Similarly, animals may balance the yoke to enable them to pull together on a load when working in pairs. A yoke typically is a tapered beam made of wood or bamboo, and the load attached to the ends of the yoke may be hung directly from the yoke, without the use of rope. The attachment of the load to the ends of the yoke may also be tied by rope.\n\nYokes also typically shaped or has carved-out sections to suit the shape of the user's shoulders. An example of which is an oxbow, in which the oxbow is usually U-shaped to adaptably be held on the animal's necks.\n\nAnother device such as a bindle or a blanket stick is also used by a single person to assist a user to carry at least one load, in which the at least one load is all at an end of the bindle.",
  "cpc": [
    "A45F 5/102",
    "A45F 2005/1013",
    "A45F 2005/1033",
    "A45F 2005/104",
    "A45F 2005/1073",
    "A45F 3/02",
    "A45F 5/1026"
  ],
  "ipc": [
    "A45F 5/10",
    "A45F 3/02"
  ],
  "assignees": [
    "Bag A Bucket Australia Pty Ltd"
  ],
  "inventors": [
    "Kristan MOORE"
  ],
  "filing_date": "2018-03-05",
  "publication_date": "2019-05-07",
  "grant_date": "2019-05-07",
  "priority_date": "2017-03-13",
  "application_number": "US-201815912001-A",
  "family_id": "61731218",
  "cited_by_count": 7,
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