Apparatus for securing and carrying white goods and furniture

Abstract

The present invention pertains to an apparatus adapted for temporarily securing and carrying objects that might otherwise be difficult or awkward to lift and move. The invention in its basic form comprises two-strap system circuits which interconnect at one or more handle assemblies. The strap systems are each comprised of one L-bracket assembly, a ratchet strap, and one or more of the following: an adjustable strap, a quick draw, or an oval quick link. The system requires two circuits for each handle: one vertically disposed and one horizontally disposed, both encompassing the object. Each L-bracket assembly per strap system is incorporated to keep the said system from sliding about the object. The vertical strap system is placed at the mechanical equilibrium to keep the object balanced while carrying. By using multiple combinations of the said system a variety of objects such as white goods, couches, appliances, furniture can be comfortable displaced.

1 . An apparatus in the assistance of temporarily securing and manhandling heavy objects such as white goods, household furniture consisting of the following:
 One or more handle assemblies.   Two or more strap-system circuits consisting of:
 One or more L-bracket assemblies. 
 Two or more straps. 
 One or more interconnecting devices situated between the L-bracket and the handle assembly. 
   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the handle assembly base is made of a diamond shaped flat surface composed of metal, wood, plastic or other suitable material 
     
     
         3 . Furthermore to  claim 2  where the base has a backing material made of a soft non-abrasive material such as rubber, plastic, or cloth. 
     
     
         4 . Furthermore to  claim 2  where a hand handle is placed horizontally in the center of the diamond base 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the four corners of the handle assembly are connected to the strap-system. 
     
     
         6 . Furthermore to  claim 4  where the straps can be connected permanently for quick deployment, ease of manufacturing and mistake proofing or detached for greater usable diversity and ease of storage 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the handle assembly can be placed strategically on any point of the goods to be carried. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where single or multiple handle assemblies may be used in the same circuit to distribute the weight of the load. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the straps can be ratchet straps, tie downs, ropes, or such as to secure the handle assemblies to the object. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the interconnecting device is comprised of chain links, buckles, quick draws, carabiners, or such. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 1  where the L-bracket is comprised of one equally proportioned metal L-shaped bracket and two affixed eye hooks or similar strap connectors located at each end. 
     
     
         12 . Furthermore to  claim 11  where for additional strength a reinforcing L-block may be incorporated. 
     
     
         13 . Furthermore to  claim 11  where the L-bracket is placed at a corner of the object within each of the strap-system-circuits. 
     
     
         14 . Furthermore to  claim 13  where the L-bracket is secured to keep the handle assembly stationary.