System for carrying a plurality of bags

Abstract

Systems and methods are disclosed for carrying a plurality of items by a user. The system includes a strap for positioning adjacent a portion of a user's body, the strap having a first end and a second end. A carrier body is attached to the first end and second end of the strap has an upper surface for placement adjacent a portion of a user's body and a lower surface opposite the upper surface. A plurality of hooks are connected to the main body and are each sized for receiving a portion of an item therein.

1 . A system for carrying a plurality of shopping bags, the system comprising:
 a carrier body having an upper surface for placement adjacent a portion of a user's arm and a lower surface opposite the upper surface, the carrier body having first and second ends;   a shoulder strap having first and second ends attached to the respective first and second ends of the carrier body, the strap configured for positioning over a user's shoulder;   a grip positioned proximate the first end of the shoulder strap, the grip configured for grasping by the user's hand;   a cupped portion connected to the carrier body and extending away from the upper surface of the carrier body, the cupped portion positioned adjacent the second end of the carrier body and sized for receiving at least a portion of the user's elbow therein; and   a plurality of hooks connected to the carrier body and sized for receiving a portion of the shopping bag therein.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the carrier body comprises an inner sidewall and an outer sidewall connecting the upper surface and the lower surface, and wherein the plurality of hooks are connected to the outer sidewall. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the cupped portion comprises a sidewall extending away from the upper surface of the carrier body. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the plurality of hooks are connected to the lower surface of the carrier body. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 4  wherein the plurality of hooks are a first plurality of hooks and further comprising a second plurality of hooks connected to the lower surface of the carrier body, the second plurality of hooks sized for receiving at least a portion of a shopping bag therein. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the grip has a length, and wherein the length is approximately equal to the width of the user's hand. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the shoulder strap has a length that is adjustable. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1  further comprising at least one of padding positioned adjacent the cupped portion and padding positioned adjacent the upper surface of the carrier body. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 1  wherein the carrier body comprises an inner sidewall and an outer sidewall connecting the upper surface and lower surface, and further comprising a curved body-facing portion positioned adjacent the outer sidewall configured contact adjacent a user's abdomen. 
     
     
         10 . A system for carrying a plurality of items, the system comprising:
 a carrier body having a upper surface for placement adjacent a portion of a user's body and a lower surface opposite the upper surface, the carrier body having a first end proximate and a second end;   a strap having first and second ends attached to the respective first and second ends of the carrier body, the strap configured for positioning adjacent a portion of a user's body; and   a plurality of hooks connected to the carrier body and sized for receiving a portion of an item therein.   
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 10  wherein the strap is configured for positioning around at least one of a user's neck and shoulder. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 10  wherein the carrier body comprises an inner sidewall and an outer sidewall connecting the upper surface and lower surface, and wherein at least one of the plurality of hooks are connected to the outer sidewall. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 10  wherein at least one of the plurality of hooks is connected to the lower surface of the carrier body. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 10  further comprising padding positioned adjacent the upper surface of the carrier body. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 10  further comprising a tubular member positioned around the strap adjacent the first end of the strap, the tubular member configured for grasping by a user's hand. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 10  further comprising a cupped portion connected to the carrier body and extending away from the upper surface of the carrier body, the cupped portion positioned adjacent the second end of the carrier body and sized for receiving at least a portion of the user's arm therein. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 16  wherein the cupped portion comprises a pair of sidewalls extending away from the upper surface of the carrier body, one of the cupped portion sidewalls adjacent an outer sidewall of the carrier body and the other of the cupped portion sidewalls adjacent an inner sidewall of the carrier body. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 16  wherein the cupped portion comprises a sidewall extending away from the upper surface of the carrier body adjacent an inner sidewall of the carrier body. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 10  further comprising a curved body-facing portion positioned adjacent an inner sidewall of the carrier body, the body-facing portion configured for contact adjacent a user's abdomen. 
     
     
         20 . A method for carrying a plurality of items using a carrying system including a strap for positioning adjacent a portion of a user's body, the strap having first end and second ends, the system including a carrier body attached to the first end and the second end, a plurality of hooks connected to the carrier body and sized for receiving a portion of an item therein, the method comprising:
 positioning the strap around a portion of the user's body;   positioning the upper surface of the carrier body adjacent a portion of the user's arm; and   placing a portion of at least one item on one of the plurality of hooks.   
     
     
         21 . The method of  claim 20  wherein positioning the strap around a portion of the user's body comprises positioning the strap around at least one of the user's neck and shoulder. 
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 20  wherein placing a portion of at least one item on one of the plurality of hooks comprises position at least a portion of handle of at least one item on one of the plurality of hooks. 
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 20  wherein at least one of the plurality of items is a bag.