Article Carrier with Exterior Barcode Access

Abstract

A handheld article carrying device is disclosed, comprising a rigid structure with a plurality of cylindrical bins aligned in a grid formation, a handle for carrying the device and sidewall cut-outs for visualizing and accessing article barcodes within the bins. The hand carrying device is ideal for collecting cans, jars and bottles of food articles in a grocery or convenience store environment, and allowing access during checkout without requiring the user to remove the items from the carrier. Apertures extend from the upper surface of the device and terminate before the lower surface, creating a matrix of bins to house various diameter articles therein. Each bin is adjacent to a sidewall of the device to allow unobstructed vision of the article outer surface and the barcode presented thereon. Organization, carrying capacity and convenience during checkout are all improved while utilizing the carrying device.

1 . A loose article carrying and organizing device, comprising:
 a structure with an interior volume, an upper surface and sidewalls;   a plurality of apertures disposed about said structure upper surface forming bins within said structure interior volume adapted for accepting loose articles;   window cut-outs forming penetrations through said structure sidewalls for visualizing said loose articles within said bins;   a handle attached to said structure upper surface.   
     
     
         2 . A device as in  claim 1 , wherein said structure forms a rectangular box. 
     
     
         3 . A device as in  claim 1 , wherein said apertures form bins comprising a cylindrical geometry. 
     
     
         4 . A device as in  claim 1 , wherein said bins being located adjacent to said structure sidewalls, providing a window cut-out for each bin. 
     
     
         5 . A loose article carrying and organizing device, comprising:
 a structure with an interior volume, an upper surface and sidewalls;   a plurality of apertures disposed about said structure upper surface forming bins within said structure interior volume adapted for accepting loose articles;   window cut-outs forming penetrations through said structure sidewalls for visualizing said loose articles within said bins;   said bins being located adjacent to said structure sidewalls, providing a window cut-out for each bin;   a handle attached to said structure upper surface.   
     
     
         6 . A device as in  claim 5 , wherein said structure forms a rectangular box. 
     
     
         7 . A device as in  claim 5 , wherein said apertures form bins comprising a cylindrical geometry.