Lifting strap

Abstract

An adjustable lifting strap is provided that fits or fastens securely around the circumference of a large container for ease of lifting, carrying, maneuvering and pouring the container. The lifting strap has a strap that fits around the container and is adjustable in length by a fastener which is attached to the two ends of the lifting strap. The fastener has a locking and release mechanism so the lifting strap does not have to be permanently attached to the container and can be removed. A handle is attached to the strap and can include different types of grips.

1 . A lifting strap for lifting a container having a dispenser, comprising:
 a first material having first and second ends;   a second material having first and second ends;   a fastener attached to the first ends of the first material and the second material;   a harness attached to the second ends of the first material and the second material and being configured to fit around the dispenser of the container; and   a handle attached to the second material.   
   
   
       2 . The lifting strap as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the first and second materials are comprised of one of canvas or nylon. 
   
   
       3 . The lifting strap as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the fastener is comprised of a buckle so the length of the first and second materials can be adjusted to fit securely around the container. 
   
   
       4 . The lifting strap as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the fastener is comprised of:
 a ring attached to the first end of the first material; and   a clip attached to the first end of the second material, and   the clip being adjustable so the length of the first and second materials can be adjusted to fit securely around the container.   
   
   
       5 . The lifting strap as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the harness is comprised of one of canvas and nylon. 
   
   
       6 . The lifting strap as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the harness comprises third material and fourth material, and
 first ends of the third and fourth materials are attached to the second end of the first material, and   second ends of the third and fourth materials are attached to the second end of the second material.   
   
   
       7 . The lifting strap as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the harness comprises third material and fourth material, and further comprising:
 a ring attached to the second end of the first material;   a clip attached to an end of the third material, the other end of the third material being attached to the second end of the second material;   a clip attached to an end of the fourth material, the other end of the fourth material being attached to the second end of the second material; and   the clips being adjustable so the third and fourth materials of the harness fit securely around the dispenser of the container.   
   
   
       8 . The lifting strap as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the harness comprises third material and fourth material, and the first material has two second ends, and further comprising:
 a buckle attached to one of the second ends of the first material and to an end of the third material;   a buckle attached to another of the second ends of the first material and to an end of fourth material;   the other ends of the third and fourth materials being attached to the second end of the second material.   
   
   
       9 . The lifting strap as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein the buckles can be adjusted so the third and fourth materials are fit securely around the dispenser of the container. 
   
   
       10 . The lifting strap as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the handle is comprised of one of canvas and nylon. 
   
   
       11 . The lifting strap as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the handle is comprised of nylon and one of foam, rubber and plastic that fits around the nylon. 
   
   
       12 . The lifting strap as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the handle has a foam grip. 
   
   
       13 . The lifting strap as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a first ring attached to the second material;   a second ring attached to the second material, the rings being separated from each other;   the handle having two ends and further comprising
 a clip attached at one end of the handle; and 
 another clip attached to another end of the handle, 
 the clips being able to attach and detached from the first and second rings. 
   
   
   
       14 . The lifting strap as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a ring attached to the second material;   the handle having two ends and further comprising
 a clip attached at one end of the handle; and 
 the other end of the handle directly attached to the second material, 
 the clip being adjustable and able to attach and detached from the ring. 
   
   
   
       15 . The lifting strap as claimed in  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a first buckle attached to the second material and one end of the handle;   a second buckle attached to the second material and the other end of the handle.   
   
   
       16 . A lifting strap for lifting a container having a dispenser, comprising:
 a first material having first and second ends;   a second material having first and second ends;   a fastener attached to the first end of the second material;   a harness attached to the second ends of the first material and the second material, the harness being able to be secured around the dispenser of the container; and   a handle attached to the second material.   
   
   
       17 . The lifting strap as claimed in  claim 16 , wherein the first end of the first material is threaded through the fastener so that the second material can be adjusted in length to securely fit around the container. 
   
   
       18 . The lifting strap as claimed in  claim 16 , wherein the handle can be detached from the second material using one of clips and buckles. 
   
   
       19 . An adjustable lifting strap for lifting a large container having a dispenser, comprising:
 a fixed length strap having two ends;   an adjustable fastener attached to the two ends of the strap and for adjusting the length of the strap to securely fasten around an outside circumference of the container;   an adjustable harness attached to the strap and configured for fitting around the dispenser of the container; and   an adjustable handle attached to the strap.