Object Carrying System

Abstract

An object carrying system for transporting objects more efficiently through redistribution of weight. The object carrying system generally includes a handle portion, a fulcrum portion, and a receiver portion. The handle portion is adapted to be grasped by one hand of a user while an object may be retained within the receiver portion. The fulcrum portion, which is positioned between the handle and receiver portions, comprises an upwardly-curved configuration which is adapted to rest on the shoulder of the user when carrying the object. By positioning the object in the receiver portion, positioning the fulcrum portion over the shoulder, and pulling downwardly on the handle portion, the weight of the object may be effectively distributed from the arms of the user to the shoulder, thus greatly reducing discomfort when carrying an object with the present invention.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An object carrying device, comprising:
 a handle portion;   a fulcrum portion connected to the handle portion, wherein the fulcrum portion comprises a curved configuration; and   a receiver portion for removably receiving an object, wherein the receiver portion is connected to the fulcrum portion.   
     
     
         2 . The object carrying device of  claim 1 , wherein the handle portion, the fulcrum portion, and the receiver portion are integrally formed of a unitary structure. 
     
     
         3 . The object carrying device of  claim 1 , wherein the fulcrum portion extends upwardly from the handle portion and the receiver portion. 
     
     
         4 . The object carrying device of  claim 3 , wherein the fulcrum portion is adapted to rest on a user's shoulder. 
     
     
         5 . The object carrying device of  claim 1 , wherein the receiver portion comprises a projection. 
     
     
         6 . The object carrying device of  claim 5 , wherein the projection extends toward the handle portion. 
     
     
         7 . The object carrying device of  claim 5 , wherein the projection defines a slot. 
     
     
         8 . The object carrying device of  claim 7 , wherein the object is removably secured within the slot. 
     
     
         9 . The object carrying device of  claim 7 , wherein the projection comprises an inner end oriented at a first angle. 
     
     
         10 . The object carrying device of  claim 9 , wherein an outer curve of the fulcrum portion is oriented at a second angle, wherein the first angle is equal to the second angle. 
     
     
         11 . An object carrying device, comprising:
 a handle portion adapted to be gripped by a user;   a fulcrum portion connected to the second end of the handle portion, wherein the fulcrum portion comprises an upwardly-curved configuration; and   a receiver portion, wherein the receiver portion includes a slot for removably receiving an object, wherein the receiver portion is connected to the fulcrum portion.   
     
     
         12 . The object carrying device of  claim 11 , wherein the handle portion, the fulcrum portion, and the receiver portion are integrally formed of a unitary structure. 
     
     
         13 . The object carrying device of  claim 11 , further comprising a removable handle cover. 
     
     
         14 . The object carrying device of  claim 11 , wherein the handle portion comprises an ergonomic configuration. 
     
     
         15 . The object carrying device of  claim 11 , further comprising a longitudinal axis extending through the handle portion, wherein the receiver portion is not aligned with the longitudinal axis extending through the handle portion. 
     
     
         16 . The object carrying device of  claim 11 , wherein the receiver portion comprises a projection. 
     
     
         17 . The object carrying device of  claim 16 , wherein the projection extends toward the handle portion. 
     
     
         18 . The object carrying device of  claim 17 , wherein the slot is defined by the projection. 
     
     
         19 . The object carrying device of  claim 17 , wherein the projection comprises an inner end and an outer end, wherein the inner end of the projection terminates near the fulcrum portion. 
     
     
         20 . An object carrying device, comprising:
 a handle portion adapted to be gripped by a user;   a cover removably secured over the handle portion;   a fulcrum portion connected to the second end of the handle portion, wherein the fulcrum portion comprises an upwardly-curved configuration; and   a receiver portion comprising a projection, wherein the projection defines a slot for removably receiving an object, wherein the receiver portion is connected to the fulcrum portion, wherein the projection terminates near the fulcrum portion.