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    • 专利摘要:
    The present invention provides an apparatus for carrying a parcel, such as a generally parallelepiped shaped cardboard box, which facilitates the carrying of the parcel, and yet can be conveniently stored in an integral pouch when not in use. In one embodiment, a pair of lateral straps encircle the parcel in one direction, and a pair of transverse straps encircle the box in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The straps are preferably formed from nylon webbing. A handle is attached to the convergence of the straps at the top of the parcel. A pouch is attached to the handle, such that it can be wrapped around the handle to provide an ergonomic grip when carrying the parcel, and can be used to store the handle and straps when the apparatus is not in use. Clips, buckles and other adjustment means can be use vary the length of the straps and to separate and join the straps to facilitate the assembly and removal of the apparatus on different sized parcels.
    公开号:CA2297471A1
    申请号:C2297471
    申请日:2000-01-28
    公开日:2000-07-29
    发明作者:Gene Cabe Laomoc
    申请人:Gene Cabe Laomoc；
    IPC主号:A45C13-30
    专利说明:
    APPARATUS FOR CARRYING A PARCEL Field of the Invention This invention relates to luggage and more particularly relates to an apparatus to facilitate the carrying of parcels. Background of the Invention Several types of luggage are known for carrying goods and traveller's belongings, such as suitcases, dufflebags, briefcases, garment bags etc. These types of luggage are particularly helpful for a traveller carrying his or her personal belongings on a round-trip journey. However, such types of baggage are generally impractical for a traveller carrying goods that are meant to be left at the traveller's destination, and not accompany the traveller on his or her return journey. Generally, it is too expensive for the traveller to purchase a new piece of luggage each time he or she intends to leave goods at the destination, and carrying back an empty piece of luggage can be cumbersome and impractical.As a result of the foregoing difficulties, travellers frequently use parcels to carry their goods to the destination of their journey. An example of a parcel is a cardboard box containing goods, such that the parcel facilitates the transportation of the goods. However, as known to those of skill in the art, carrying parcels can be difficult, especially if the parcel is large, the contents are heavy, and/or it is necessary to carry other baggage in addition to the parcel. Further, the box can lose structural integrity during transportation, particularly if subjected to an airport luggage handling system.In order to address some of the foregoing problems, it is known to tie string around the box.The string can improve structural integrity of the box while providing a crude handle to carry the box. However, there are several disadvantages with string, in that it can be difficult to properly tie the string and if the box is heavy then the string is likely to cut into the hands of the traveller.Further, scissors or a knife is usually required to remove the string, which then destroys the string making it unavailable for reuse. As will now be apparent, discarding the string after a single use is an environmentally unfriendly use of resources. Summary of the Invention It is an object of the present invention to provide a novel apparatus for carrying a parcel that obviates or mitigates at least one of the disadvantages of the prior art. In a first embodiment, the present invention provides an apparatus for carrying a parcel having a top, a bottom, a front, a back, a first side and a second side, wherein the apparatus comprises one or more lateral straps for encircling the parcel in a first direction around the top, the first side, the bottom and the second side;one or more transverse straps for encircling the parcel in a second direction around the top, the front, the bottom, and the back, the second direction being substantially perpendicular to the first direction, and a handle affixed above the top proximal to a convergence of the one or more lateral straps and the one or more transverse straps. The parcel according to the first aspect can have different shapes, such as generally parallelepiped or generally cylindrical.In a particular aspect of the first embodiment, the lateral straps of the apparatus are stitched at their convergence with the transverse straps on the top of the parcel.In another particular aspect of the first embodiment, there are two lateral straps for encircling the box and/or two transverse straps for encircling the parcel.In another particular aspect of the first embodiment, each of the lateral straps are in spaced parallel relation to each other and/or each of the transverse straps are in spaced parallel relation to each other.In yet another particular aspect of the first embodiment, the apparatus further comprises a pouch attached to the handle, the pouch having a first position wrapped about the handle for providing a grip and a second position for retaining the straps and the handle therein.In another aspect of the first embodiment, the apparatus further comprises a pouch for retaining the straps and the handle therein.In another particular aspect of the first embodiment the apparatus further comprises a means, such as a buckle, for adjusting the length of at least one of the straps.In another aspect of the first embodiment, at least one of the straps is not endless but has a first end and a second end, and further includes a means for joining and separating the first end and the second end of the at least one strap. Preferably, the means for joining and separating the first end and the second end is a male clip attached to the first end and a female clip for releasably receiving the male clip which is attached to the second end.In another aspect of the first embodiment, at least one of the straps is endless.In a second embodiment of the invention, there is provided an apparatus for carrying a parcel, the parcel having a top, a bottom, a front, a back, a first side and a second side, and the apparatus comprises a pair of lateral straps in parallel spaced relation which are for encircling the parcel about the top, the first side, the bottom and the second side in a first direction; a pair of transverse straps in parallel spaced relation, which are for encircling the parcel about the top, the front, the bottom, and the back in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction; and a handle having a first handle member and a second handle member in spaced relation, each of the members affixed at opposite ends to each of the transverse straps at the top. In a particular aspect, the apparatus of the second embodiment is for a generally parallelepiped-shaped parcel.Preferably, the apparatus according to the second embodiment further comprises a pouch attached thereto for retaining the straps and the handle therein.In another particular aspect of the second embodiment, the apparatus of the second aspect further comprises a pouch which is attached to the second handle member and is for wrapping about the first handle member and the second handle member to provide a handle grip.In another particular aspect of the second embodiment, the lateral straps are stitched at a convergence at the top with the transverse straps.In another aspect of the second embodiment, at least one of the straps is endless.
    In a third embodiment of the invention there is provided an apparatus for securing a parcel to a roof rack the parcel having a top, a bottom, a front, a back, a first side and a second side, and the apparatus comprises a pair of lateral straps in parallel spaced relation which are for encircling the parcel and the roof rack about the top, the first side, the bottom and the second side in a first S direction; a pair of transverse straps in parallel spaced relation, which are for encircling the parcel about the top, the front, the bottom, and the back in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction; and a handle having a first handle member and a second handle member in spaced relation, each of the members affixed at opposite ends to each of the transverse straps at the top. In a particular aspect, the apparatus of the second embodiment is for a generally parallelepiped-shaped parcel.Preferably, the apparatus according to the third embodiment further comprises a pouch attached thereto for retaining the straps and the handle therein.In another particular aspect of the third embodiment, the apparatus of the second aspect further comprises a pouch which is attached to the second handle member and is for wrapping about the first handle member and the second handle member to provide a handle grip.In another particular aspect of the third embodiment, the lateral straps are stitched at a convergence at the top with the transverse straps.In another aspect of the third embodiment, at least one of the straps is endless.
    Brief Description of the Drawings The present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to certain embodiments shown in the attached Figures in which:Figure 1 is a top view of an apparatus for carrying parcels in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention;Figure 2 is perspective view of the apparatus of Figure 1 shown assembled about a parcel; Figure 3 is a top view of the apparatus and parcel of Figure 2;Figure 4 is a partial bottom view of the apparatus in Figure 1 showing a bottom view of a pouch;Figure 5 is a partial sectional view of the handle of the apparatus of Figure 3 through line V-V of Figure 3;Figure 6 is a perspective view of the pouch of Figure S with the handle and straps of Figure 1 inserted therein;
    Figure 7 is a side perspective view of the apparatus of Figure 1 securing a parcel to a vehicle roof rack in accordance with another embodiment of the invention; and Figure 8 is a front perspective view of the vehicle of Figure 7. Detailed Description of the Drawings:Referring to Figure 1, a carrying apparatus in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention is generally indicated at 10. Apparatus 10 comprises a first lateral strap 12, a second lateral strap 14, a first transverse strap 16 and a second transverse strap 18. Lateral straps 12, 14 are stitched to transverse straps 16, 18 at their points of convergence as indicated at 20. Other means of attaching the convergence of the straps will occur to those of skill in the art such as rivets, and it is to be understood that any suitable combination of fastening methods can be used.Straps 12, 14, 16, and 18 are preferably nylon webbing but can be made from other material as will occur to those of skill in the art. Straps 12, 14, 16, and 18 have approximately equal widths of about one to two inches and are preferably about one-and-a-half inches, and have a length generally much greater than their width. The length of each strap 12, 14, 16, 18 can be adjusted using a means for adjusting the length of straps 12, 14, 16 and 18 such as buckles 22. A means for joining and separating each end of straps 12, 14, 16 and 18 is provided using a male clip 24 and a female clip 26, which are attached at opposite ends of each strap 12, 14, 16, and 18. Male clips 24 female clip 26, which are attached at opposite ends of each strap 12, 14, 16, and 18. Male clips 24 can be releasably received within their respective female clips 26. It is to be understood, however, that buckles '~2 and clips 24, 26 are not critical features of the present invention.Apparatus 10 further comprises a handle having a first handle member 28 and a second handle member 30. Each handle member 28, 30 is attached at points 32 proximal to convergence points 20 such that first member 28 spans transverse straps 16, 18 proximal lateral strap 14 and second member 30 spans transverse strap 16, 18 proximal lateral strap 12. It will be apparent that in another embodiment first member 28 and second member 30 can be affixed at convergence points 20 of their respective proximal lateral straps 12, 14. As will be explained in greater detail below, a pouch 34, preferably made from nylon, is attached to the apex of second member 30 and can be wrapped about members 28, 30 to provide an ergonomic grip for the handle. In the alternative, pouch 34 can be used to store straps 12, 14, 16, 18 and handle members 28, 30.Refernng now to Figures 2 and 3, apparatus 10 is shown assembled on a parcel 40. Parcel 40 is generally parallelepiped-shaped having a front 42, a top 44, a right side 46, a back opposite front 42, a bottom opposite top 44, and a left side opposite right side 46, as viewed in the Figures.As used herein, terms such as lateral, transverse, longitudinal, top, bottom, front, back, right and left are for descriptive purposes only, and are to not be construed in a limiting sense. Parcel 40 is typically a cardboard box containing goods.Lateral straps 12, 14 encircle parcel 40 about the top 44, the right side 46, the bottom, and the left side. Similarly, transverse straps 16, 18 encircle parcel 40 about the top 44, the front 42, the bottom and the back. During assembly, male clips 24 and female clips 26 can be disengaged from each other in order to make it easier to encircle straps 12, 14, 16, 18 about parcel 40. By the same token, clips 24, 26 can be readily disengaged from each other to facilitate removal of apparatus 10 from parcel 40. Buckles 22 can be used to adjust the length of each strap 12, 14, 16, and 18 in order to ensure a secure fit about parcel 40. It will now be apparent that parcel 40 can have varying sizes, and that buckles 22 can be used to allow apparatus 10 to be fitted to different sizes of parcels.Refernng now to Figures 4-6, pouch 34 will now be explained. As best seen in Figure 4, pouch 34 has a pair of mating hook-and-loop strips 50 and a fastening loop 52. When apparatus 10 is assembled to parcel 40, pouch 34 is folded in half along the centre-line perpendicular to its longest edge, leaving strips 50 on the exterior. Next, as best seen in Figure 5, the folded pouch is wrapped around members 28 and 30 and hook-and-loop strips 50 are mated to secure the pouch in place. The result is an ergonomic handle for apparatus 10.Alternatively, as best in Figure 6, when apparatus 10 is disassembled from parcel 40 straps 12,14, 16, 18 and handle members 28, 30 can be inserted into pouch 40 and securely retained therein by closing zipper 54. Fastening loop 52 can be used to attach apparatus 10 to a belt or another piece of baggage to facilitate carrying of apparatus 10 when it is not in use.Apparatus 10 is also suitable for securing parcels, such as luggage and boxes, to a roof rack, as best seen in Figures 7-8. Apparatus 10 can be assembled around the parcels and the roof rack, as described above, to secure the items together.
    While only specific combinations of the various features and components of the present invention have been discussed herein, it will be apparent to those of skill in the art that desired sub-sets of the disclosed features and components and/or alternative combinations of these features and components can be utilized, as desired. For example, while the embodiments discussed herein are directed to a carrying apparatus having two lateral straps and two transverse straps, it is contemplated that one or more straps can be used in each direction and such variations are within the scope of the invention. As another example, it is to be understood that other types of clips can be used to connect the straps, and that such variations are within the scope of the invention. It is also contemplated that the present invention can be implemented without the use of clips, and that the straps can be affixed to the parcel by slipping the straps around the parcel and tightening the buckles.While the present invention is ideally suited to carrying generally parallelepiped-shaped parcels, it is also contemplated that certain embodiments can be suitable for carrying other shapes of parcels, including generally cylindrical-shaped parcels such as a garbage bag containing rolled blankets, or a knapsack The present invention provides a novel apparatus for carrying parcels having transverse and lateral straps, preferably made from nylon webbing, for encircling the parcel and having a handle attached proximal to the convergence of the straps. A pouch attached to the handle can be incorporated to provide a convenient means to carry the apparatus, and can be folded about the handle to provide an improved grip for the handle.
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    [1] 1. An apparatus for carrying a parcel, said parcel having a top, a bottom, a front, a back, a first side and a second side, said apparatus comprising:at least one lateral strap for encircling said parcel in a first direction around said top, said first side, said bottom and said second side;at least one transverse strap for encircling said parcel in a second direction around said top, said front, said bottom, and said back, said second direction being substantially perpendicular to said first direction; and a handle affixed above said top proximal to a convergence of said at least one lateral straps and said at least one transverse straps.
    [2] 2. The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said parcel is generally parallelepiped-shaped.
    [3] 3. The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said parcel is generally cylindrical-shaped.
    [4] 4. The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said at least one lateral strap is stitched at said convergence at said top with said at least one transverse strap.
    [5] 5. The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said at least one lateral strap comprises two straps.
    [6] 6. The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said at least one transverse strap comprises two straps.
    [7] 7. The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein each of said lateral straps are in spaced parallel relation to each other.
    [8] 8. The apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising a pouch attached to said handle, said pouch having a first position wrapped about said handle for providing a grip and a second position for retaining said straps and said handle therein.
    [9] 9. The apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising a pouch attached thereto for retaining said straps and said handle therein.
    [10] 10. The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein at least one of said straps further comprises a means for adjusting the length of said at least one strap.
    [11] 11. The apparatus according to claim 10 wherein said means is a buckle.
    [12] 12. The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein at least one of said straps has a first end and a second end, and a means for joining and separating said first end and said second end.
    [13] 13. The apparatus according to claim 12 wherein said means comprises a male clip and a female clip at opposite ends of said at least one strap, said male clip being releasably receivable in said female clip.
    [14] 14. The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein at least one of each of said straps is endless.
    [15] 15. An apparatus for carrying a parcel, said parcel having a top, a bottom, a front, a back, a first side and a second side, said apparatus comprising: a pair of lateral straps in spaced relation, said lateral straps for encircling said parcel about said top, said first side, said bottom and said second side in a first direction;a pair of transverse straps in spaced relation, said transverse straps for encircling said parcel about said top, said front, said bottom, and said back in a second direction substantially perpendicular to said first direction; and a handle having a first member and a second member in spaced relation, each of said members affixed at opposite ends to each of said transverse straps at said top.
    [16] 16. The apparatus according to claim 15 wherein said parcel is generally parallelepiped-shaped.
    [17] 17. The apparatus according to claim 15 further comprising a pouch attached thereto for retaining said straps and said handle therein.
    [18] 18. The apparatus according to claim 15 wherein said pouch is attached to said second handle member and for wrapping about said first member and said second member to provide a handle grip.
    [19] 19. The apparatus according to claim 15 wherein said lateral straps are stitched at a convergence at said top with said transverse straps.
    [20] 20. The apparatus according to claim 15 wherein at least one of said straps is endless.
    [21] 21. An apparatus for securing a parcel to a roof rack, said parcel having a top, a bottom, a front, a back, a first side and a second side, said apparatus comprising: a pair of lateral straps in spaced relation, said lateral straps for encircling said parcel about said top, said first side, said bottom and said second side in a first direction;a pair of transverse straps in spaced relation, said transverse straps for encircling said parcel about said top, said front, said bottom, and said back in a second direction substantially perpendicular to said first direction; and a handle having a first member and a second member in spaced relation, each of said members affixed at opposite ends to each of said transverse straps at said top.
    [22] 22. The apparatus according to claim 21 wherein said parcel is generally parallelepiped-shaped.
    [23] 23. The apparatus according to claim 21 further comprising a pouch attached thereto for retaining said straps and said handle therein.
    [24] 24. The apparatus according to claim 21 wherein said pouch is attached to said second handle member and for wrapping about said first member and said second member to provide a handle grip.
    [25] 25. The apparatus according to claim 21 wherein said lateral straps are stitched at a convergence at said top with said transverse straps.
    [26] 26. The apparatus according to claim 21 wherein at least one of said straps is endless.
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