Ergonomic handle to carry shopping bags

Abstract

An ergonomic handle ( 22 ) used to carry loaded plastic grocery bags and baskets more comfortably, and providing a way to hold all of the bag handles together. The handle ( 22 ) comprises: a rigid inner tubular structure ( 30 ), a soft outer foam casing ( 60 ), a connector ( 80 ), a clip ( 90 ), and elastic band ( 140 ), and possibly a key ring ( 150 ). Tube ( 30 ) provides support for the hand, access of bag handles to a confined storage space in handle ( 22 ), a guiding mechanism, a locking mechanism, and an aperture to attach handle ( 22 ) to other objects. The ergonomically shaped foam casing ( 60 ) that surrounds tube ( 30 ) provides cushioning and helps the handle conform to different sized hands. Connector ( 80 ) provides an easy way to attach handle ( 22 ) to clip ( 90 ). Clip ( 90 ) provides a quick and easy way to attach handle ( 22 ) to key ring ( 150 )—to keep the handle accessible and visible. Elastic band ( 140 ) provides a way to close the wide mouth of plastic bags (to keep the contents inside). Band ( 140 ) may also be attached to clip ( 90 ) to provide a new way to transport and store handle ( 22 ) in visible locations. Band ( 140 ) may also be attached to a key ring ( 150 ) for transportation and storage of keys. The handle could also include any number of various additional locking, attaching, and or carrying elements.

1 . An ergonomic handle that is used to carry shopping bags, which comprises:
 a) a substantially rigid handle member, that can contain some portion of the carrying loops or handles of shopping bags therein, and   b) a separate, substantially rigid member that may be used as a locking means, an attaching means, or an additional carrying means.