Adjustable strap with carrying handle

Abstract

An adjustable strap with an integral carrying handle is disclosed. The adjustable strap comprises a handle, a strap for bundling one or a plurality of articles, a lock/release member for locking and releasing the strap, and an extended portion of the handle for anchoring the lock/release member.

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       7 . An adjustable unitary strap for bundling and carrying an article or a plurality of articles comprising: 
 a handle;    an extended portion of the handle having a fitting slot and a strap aperture;    an elongated flat strap connected to the extended portion of the handle wherein the strap comprises a plurality of evenly disposed substantially parallel teeth on a major portion of the first surface of the strap; and    a lock/release member removably connected to the extended portion of the handle wherein the lock/release member comprises an abutting end, an integral connecting part, and a pivot point, thereby when the strap is inserted into the strap aperture of the extended portion of the handle, the integral connecting part and the pivot point provide a force to the lock/release member to cause the abutting end of the lock/release member to engage with one of the teeth of the strap for locking the strap, and when the lock/release member is depressed, the abutting end of the lock/release member disengages with one of the teeth of the strap thereby unlocking the strap.    
   
   
       8 . The adjustable strap according to  claim 7  wherein the handle is an oval, circular or rectangular shape adaptable for gripping and carrying.  
   
   
       9 . The adjustable strap according to  claim 7  wherein the handle, the extended portion of the handle, and the lock/release member is formed of rigid materials selected from a group consisting of nylon, plastic, and metal.  
   
   
       10 . The adjustable strap according to  claim 7  wherein the elongated flat strap is formed of flexible materials selected from the group consisting of nylon, plastic, and metal.  
   
   
       11 . The adjustable strap according to  claim 7  wherein the elongated flat strap further comprises a second surface having a smooth surface.  
   
   
       12 . (canceled)