Device for carrying bags without the use of hands

Abstract

A bag carrying device that allows an individual to carry multiple retail store style plastic bags and/or any other type of bags with handles so the bags can be carried hands-free to allow a person to use keys or carry other items with their hands without dropping the bags. It is preferable made of light weight plastic and comfortably fits over the individual's shoulder. The “U” shape conforms to or rests on the shoulder with each side running down to form a generally V-shaped or J-shaped hook where the bags are seated. The bags are secured with a slider clip, which slides down to engage the hook portion and secure the bags in place. The part that drapes over the shoulder can include a cushion portion attached to it for comfort.

1 . A bag carrying device comprising:
 a generally U-shaped elongate member having its generally U-shaped portion located near a center thereof and being formed to rest on a person's shoulder;   each lower end of each leg of said U-shaped elongate member having an upwardly directed hook portion formed to insert handles of bags to be carried by said device, said hook portions being sufficiently flexible so as to bend an end portion of said hook portion toward said leg; and   means for securing said end portion of said hook portion with said leg portion of said device.   
   
   
       2 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein said generally U-shaped elongate member and said hook portions are made from a polymeric based material. 
   
   
       3 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein said means for securing said end portion of said hook portion with said leg portion of said device comprises:
 a sliding fastening clip member sized and configured to slide along said leg and engage said end portion of said hook portion for preventing bags being carried from falling out of said hook portion.   
   
   
       4 . The device according to  claim 1 , further comprising:
 cushion means for providing a cushioning effect between a person's shoulder and said U-shaped portion of said elongate member.   
   
   
       5 . A bag carrying device comprising:
 a generally U-shaped elongate member having its generally U-shaped portion located near a center thereof and being formed to rest on a person's shoulder; and   each lower end of each leg of said U-shaped elongate member having an upwardly directed hook portion formed to insert handles of bags to be carried by said device, said hook portions being sufficiently flexible so as to bend an end portion of said hook portion toward said leg.   
   
   
       6 . The device according to  claim 5 , further comprising:
 means for securing said end portion of said hook portion with said leg portion of said device.   
   
   
       7 . The device according to  claim 5 , wherein said generally U-shaped elongate member and said hook portions are made from a polymeric based material. 
   
   
       8 . The device according to  claim 6 , wherein said means for securing said end portion of said hook portion with said leg portion of said device comprises:
 a sliding fastening clip member sized and configured to slide along said leg and engage said end portion of said hook portion for preventing bags being carried from falling out of said hook portion.   
   
   
       9 . The device according to  claim 5 , further comprising:
 cushion means for providing a cushioning effect between a person's shoulder and said U-shaped portion of said elongate member.