Patent ID: 7896414
Filing Date: 2011-03-01
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. An ergonomic handheld hook for aiding the user to quickly and efficiently secure a hold upon and move a substantial object comprising: (a) a hook support frame having at least three sides; (b) a hook section at a first side of the frame; (c) a strap attachment section disposed at a second side of the frame opposite the first side; (d) a frame section intermediate of the first and second sides of the frame including an upper shank section, a lower shank section substantially in parallel with said upper shank section, and a shank section intermediate of said upper and lower shank sections which extends laterally with respect to the hook section; and (e) a unitary handle section connected to the lower shank section and positioned transverse to and opposite the hook section, and intermediate the laterally extending shank section and the strap attachment section.