Patent ID: 8016111

Claim:
A handle structure for use with a plurality of shopping bags having first and second apertures therethrough, the handle structure comprising: a handle member; first and second pegs operatively coupled to the handle member for passing through the first and second apertures; a first cap removably received on a distal end of the first peg to retain the plurality of bags on the first peg; and a second cap removably received on a distal end of the second peg to retain the plurality of bags on the second peg; wherein the first peg includes a first bore extending at least partially therethrough, the first bore being accessible at a proximal end of the first peg and being sufficiently vacant when the first cap is received on the first peg for removably receiving a prong to support the first peg; and wherein the second peg includes a second bore extending at least partially therethrough, the second bore being accessible at a proximal end of the second peg and being sufficiently vacant when the second cap is received on the second peg for removably receiving another prong to support the second peg.