Patent ID: 6776528
Filing Date: 2004-08-17
Classification: A44B,B65D,Y10T

Abstract:
Apparatus for retaining handles of a group of bags comprising a first member comprised of a first elongated strip having substantially parallel opposing side edges and being provided with a loop-type fabric on one surface thereof and a second member comprised of a second elongated strip having opposing parallel side edges and a hook-time fabric on one surface thereof, said loop-type and hook-type fabrics being joined together; opposite ends of said members aligned transverse said opposing side edges having a saw tooth configuration to prevent fraying, said hook-type and loop-type fabric being farmed of plastic; andthe ends of both of said members being heat sealed along an entire length of each end to prevent fraying; said first and second strips being joined together so as to encircle the handles of said bags to enable the encircled handles to be gripped by a hand for carrying, said bag handles being the only means for carrying the encircled bag handles by hand, wherein said hook-type and loop-type fabrics are arranged in a loop so that: (a) a first end of said hook-type fabric is joined to a first end of said loop-type fabric in a staggered manner; (b) a second end of said hook-type fabric is joined to a second end of said loop-type fabric in a staggered manner; and (c) said loop being of sufficient size to encircle said handles.