APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSISTING CARRYING OF OBJECTS BY HAND

摘要

An apparatus and a method of using the apparatus for assisting in the carrying of an object having a handle are disclosed. The apparatus is in one embodiment a strap formed into a loop with a reinforcing member attached to a portion of the loop so as to create a rigid portion of the strap. The loop is passed through the handle of the object to be carried, with the rigid portion on the side of the handle away from the user. The user's hand is passed through the loop on the side facing the user and the user lets the weight of the object pull the loop onto the back of the user's wrist. The user can control the object by rotating the hand with minimal pressure by the fingers on the rigid portion of the loop.

主权项

1. An apparatus for assisting the carrying of objects having handles, comprising:
a loop of flexible material having a loop perimeter length and a loop stiffener spanning less than one third of said loop perimeter length.