Handle with grip for comfortably holding articles by hand
OwnerWendy Axelinventor
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Abstract
A simple, strong handle for use as a grip for holding articles is disclosed comprising a carabiner-like snap hook provided with a gripping surface of the proper size and shape to be comfortably held by a human hand. The snap hook has a generally C-shaped back portion on which the gripping surface is disposed, and a gate selectively attached to the back portion, forming a closed loop. Articles such as shopping bags and animal leashes received by the snap hook and secured by the gate may be held comfortably by the grip. The snap hook may be made of a variety of materials and shapes depending on the application and requirements of the user.
Claims15
A snap hook having a generally C-shaped back;
- a gate pivotally mounted on a first end of said back, said gate selectively in contact with a second end of said back, defining an open and a closed position;
- and a grip disposed on said back having suitable dimensions for grasping by at least one entire human hand;
- wherein said snap hook is configured to admit one or more articles in the open position and to allow carrying thereof by said grip in the closed position.
A snap hook having a generally C-shaped back;
- a grip formed between a first and second end of said back and integral therewith, said grip adapted to receive an entire human hand;
- and a gate pivotally mounted on said first end of said back, said gate selectively in contact with said second end of said back, said gate defining an open and a closed position;
- wherein said snap hook is configured to admit one or more articles in the open position and to allow carrying thereof by said grip in the closed position.
A snap hook having a generally C-shaped back;
- a grip formed between a first and second end of said back and integral therewith, said grip adapted to receive an entire human hand;
- and a gate having a telescoping plunger slidably journalled within one of said first and second ends of said back, said plunger having a head for selectively engaging the other of said first and second ends of said back, defining an open and a closed position;
- and means for biasing said plunger in said closed position;
- wherein said snap hook is configured to admit one or more articles in the open position and to allow carrying thereof by said grip in the closed position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.