Apparatus for carrying one or more suspended items

Abstract

An apparatus for carrying one or more suspended items includes a unitary disc-shaped object having first and second arcuate portions each with first and second ends, and an intermediate portion extending between and interconnecting the first and second arcuate portions. The apparatus further includes a strap attached to the disc-shaped object. The first and second arcuate portions together define a generally circular profile of the disc-shaped object. Respective first ends of the first and second arcuate portions are disposed adjacently in opposed relation to one another and respective second ends of the first and second arcuate portions are disposed adjacently in opposed relation to one another, whereby passages are defined between adjacent corresponding ends of the first and second arcuate portions through which a handle of a bag may be received.

1 . An apparatus for carrying one or more suspended items, comprising a unitary disc-shaped object having first and second arcuate portions and an intermediate portion extending between and interconnecting the first and second arcuate portions, wherein the first and second arcuate portions together define a generally circular profile of the disc-shaped object. 
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a strap attached to the disc-shaped object. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein respective ends of the strap are attached to the disc-shaped object with clasp mechanisms. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein respective ends of the strap are integrated with the disc-shaped object. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein a handle-receiving space is defined between the first and second arcuate portions and the intermediate portion. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein two handle-receiving spaces are defined between the first and second arcuate portions and the intermediate portion. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the disc-shaped object includes an aperture therethrough for permitting attachment of the apparatus to an accessory. 
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first arcuate portion has opposite first and second ends and wherein the second arcuate portion has opposite first and second ends, and wherein the first end of the first arcuate portion is disposed in opposed relation to the first end of the second arcuate portion whereby a passage is defined through which a handle of a bag may be received for suspension of the bag from the apparatus, whereby the handle wraps at least partially around the second arcuate portion. 
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the first arcuate portion has opposite first and second ends and wherein the second arcuate portion has opposite first and second ends,   wherein the first end of the first arcuate portion is disposed adjacently in opposed relation to the first end of the second arcuate portion, and   wherein the second end of the first arcuate portion is disposed adjacently in opposed relation to the second end of the second arcuate portion;   whereby passages are defined between adjacent corresponding ends of the first and second arcuate portions through which a handle of a bag may be received.   
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the first arcuate portion is dimensioned and configured to pass through an opening defined by the handle of the bag, whereby the handle wraps at least partially around the intermediate portion. 
   
   
       11 . An apparatus for carrying one or more suspended items, comprising a unitary disc-shaped object having an outer ring portion and an intermediate portion attached thereto and extending into the interior of the ring portion, wherein the outer ring portion defines an interior passage through which a handle of a bag may be received for suspension of the bag from the apparatus, whereby the handle wraps at least partially around the intermediate portion. 
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , further comprising a strap attached to the disc-shaped object. 
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 12 , wherein respective ends of the strap are attached to the disc-shaped object with clasp mechanisms. 
   
   
       14 . The apparatus of  claim 12 , wherein respective ends of the strap are integrated with the disc-shaped object. 
   
   
       15 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the disc-shaped object includes an aperture therethrough for permitting attachment of the apparatus to an accessory. 
   
   
       16 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the outer ring portion has a generally circular shape. 
   
   
       17 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the outer ring portion has a generally elliptical shape. 
   
   
       18 . An apparatus for carrying one or more suspended items, comprising:
 a unitary disc-shaped object having first and second arcuate portions each with first and second ends, and an intermediate portion extending between and interconnecting the first and second arcuate portions; and   a strap integrated with the disc-shaped object;   wherein the first and second arcuate portions together define a generally circular profile of the disc-shaped object; and   wherein the respective first ends of the first and second arcuate portions are disposed adjacently in opposed relation to one another and respective second ends of the first and second arcuate portions are disposed adjacently in opposed relation to one another, whereby passages are defined between adjacent corresponding ends of the first and second arcuate portions through which a handle of a bag may be received.   
   
   
       19 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the handle of the bag wraps at least partially around the intermediate portion. 
   
   
       20 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the disc-shaped object includes an aperture therethrough for permitting attachment of the apparatus to an accessory.