Artist portfolio carrier

Abstract

This invention is carrying device to aid a person with a large flat portfolio or pad of paper. It is made of, but not limited to, bent steel, with a handle which is separate, but attached to the steel at the top by holes in the handle. It makes it possible for a person to carry a large flat item that would otherwise not be able to be carried under the arm, because of the size of the object and limitation of the length of an arm. The portfolio or pad sits in the cupped section of the carrier, and the handle is held in the hand of the user. The portfolio or pad is supported against the body naturally, and sits in the cup of the lower section of the carrier.

1 . A hand held carrier for carrying a portfolio or pad,
 said carrier being constructed to cup the bottom of the portfolio/pad and including,   a continuous linear rod of—but not limited to—steel, and said rod is bent in a way to create a cup on two points that supports the portfolio/pad, and said rod is comprised of five major directional bends, and said rod is bent in a manner to create a bi-laterally symmetrical object, and said rod is bent to aid balancing of the portfolio/pad, and said rod extends vertically upward from each cupped point to create the length necessary to hold the carrier under one's arm, and said rod is bent in a way to aid carrying, and said rod is bent inward and parallel with the bottom the two sides at the top of carrier,   a handle that comprises the top of the carrier, and said handle is made of—but not limited to—wood, and said handle includes holes to accept the rod, and said handle is removable, and said handle is the connector to the rod, and said handle stabilizes the carrier, and said handle makes it possible to holds the portfolio/pad on the carrier, and said handle supports the carrier and portfolio/pad against the body.   
   
   
       2 . a carrier as set forth in  claim 1 , in which the ratio of the length to width is approximately 1:0.80, whereby the portfolio/pad will more easily balanced, and the length of the carrier is sufficient to extend the arm's reach so that the portfolio remains under the arm for support.