Convertible adjustable strap and harness system
A system of attachments whereby the wearer may easily change the way the system or device is configured and attached to a carrier to change the way the carrier is worn from a strap and/or hip belt to a shoulder or neck harness, a back pack; or to a chest or front pack.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThis invention relates to the technical field of carrier devices such as purses, packs, bags, cases and other containers and carriers for carrying equipment, supplies, ect, for various reasons; but it also relates more specifically to making it possible to carry a single carrier or carriers in different ways. A few examples of such configurations include a sling for shoulder wear; suspension from a strap from the neck; suspended from the neck but also supported by a hip belt, or attached to a shoulder harness for use as a front or backpack.
Which configuration used is dependent on several things such as personal preference, ease of back and body strain, heaviness of the item or items to be carried; the need for ease of access; and whether more than one carrier is needed to hold everything for a certain activity.
There are many everyday activities in which the bearer of a bag, purse, pack or carrier would benefit from a versatile system that could be interchanged; converted or adjusted to suit the needs of the specific individual and the task at hand and to switch the area of the body most impacted by the burden. Such versatility would reduce the need for more than one type of bag or multiple carriers for different situations. Active individuals would benefit from such a system; but, even casual pedestrians or commuters would find such features extremely useful.
DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ARTThe following named invention has a belt designed to be worn at the chest or waist of the wearer. It also allows use of a strap that is attached to a camera carried inside the case. It does not allow the wearer to interchange between types of uses as does the present invention.
[11] Patent Number: U.S. Pat. No. 5,172,838 [45] Date of Patent: Dec. 22, 1992
[76] Inventor: Galen A. Rowell
The following named invention allows the wearer only the choice of a strap attached to a pack. It is not interchangeable or readily removable as the present invention though the strap length is adjustable.
[11] Patent Number: U.S. Pat. No. 6,662,984 [45] Date of Patent: Dec. 16, 2003
[76] Inventor: Avichay Mor
The following named invention consists of a versatile pack which can be worn as a waist pack, daypack or shoulder bag but its functions and operations differ from the present invention in that the carrier system is not designed to carry a chest pack and as the present invention.
[11] Patent Number: U.S. Pat. No. 5,887,770 [45] Date of Patent: Mar. 30, 1999
[76] Inventor: John F. Covell
The following named invention is a harness and also it converts to a basic neck strap by use of a series of attachments and straps it differs from the present invention in a number of ways including ease of use and function. It does not incorporate any padding system or harness capability for carrying substantial weight with any stability and adjustability and it does not allow for backpack and front pack configurations.
[11] Patent Number: U.S. Pat. No. 4,033,488 [45] Date of Patent: Jul. 5, 1977
[76] Inventor: Robert A Brewer
The following named invention may operate as a backpack, a side sling or shoulder strap or as a front pack but it utilizes a different system of attachments which would not easily transfer as a system for universal use with other carrying devices.
[11] Patent Number: U.S. Pat. No. 5,577,652 [45] Date of Patent: Nov. 26, 1996
[76] Inventor: Cheryl G. Cooper
The following named invention has a dual strap system is designed to be attached to a bag, such as a computer bag and enable an individual to carry it as a backpack. It does not allow for the integration of all the options which the present invention offers and it utilizes a completely different configuration to function as a strap or harness.
[11] Patent Number: U.S. Pat. No. 6,311,884 [45] Date of Patent: Nov. 6, 2001
[76] Inventor: Justin Johnson
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONTHE PRESENT INVENTION IS A VERSATILE AND SIMPLE HARNESS AND STRAP FOR ATTACHING DIFFERENT CONFIGURATIONS FOR USE WITH CARRIERS, SUCH AS A PURSE, BAG OR PACK TO BE WORN ON THE CHEST OR BACK OF THE BEARER OR TO OPERATE AS A SLING OR SIMPLE HARNESS.
This invention allows the wearer to convert various items for as configured for a shoulder sling, neck strap, neck strap and hip belt, or as a back or front harness.
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One buckle or other closure/attachment that is attached on one side of each side to the belt, strap or webbing 7 is fixed, meaning the belt, strap or webbing 7 material running through the buckle or other attachment 2 is sewn to itself refer to
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All buckles or other attachments used are compatible with each other; with the Convertible Adjustable Strap and Harness system having, unless other compatible connectors are used such as magnets, the female style ends or connectors and the male style buckles, connectors or loops being affixed, either sewn in or added after construction by sewing or other mode or means, on the carrier, bag or pack to which the Convertible Adjustable Strap and Harness will be attached.
The wearing configurations include, but are not limited to: As seen in
The main piece may be attached either vertically or turned 90* horizontally and attached to corresponding buckles or other attachment devices. It may also be worn in this configuration on either the front or back of the wearer. A pouch or second carrier system may be a part of the back or top cover of the main piece.
The straps remain adjustable by means of the unfixed buckles or other connectors.
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The Strap or Sling configuration is shown in use as a camera bag or carrier strap or sling in
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In broad embodiment, the present invention is a useful and easy way to customize a carrier or carriers every time it is used so to be worn quickly and easily in a variety of configurations suited to use and preferences of the wearer.
This invention enables a simple carrier to become portable in a variety of configurations. It helps insure that equipment may be taken along securely and safely while also creating the ability to use the equipment quickly and easily. It will help to stabilize straps, cases, bags, and packs that may be unstable and insecure and to insure safe, secure and efficient carriage of equipment. An additional benefit in being able to change configurations for carrying is that it will help ease back and body strain by distributing weight in different ways. Active individuals will benefit from such a system; but, even the casual pedestrian or commuter would find the system would make his or her experience a much better one.
While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should therefore not be limited by the above described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention as claimed.
Claims
1. A device that is functional as a harness or strap or sling and convertible between usages when affixed or attached to a bag, pack or case allowing the wearer to quickly change between wearing configuration from a sling on the shoulder or over the neck to a harness with a bag, pack or case carried in the front or on the back of the wearer as a front or chestpack or as a backpack by means of:
- Two straps or lengths of webbing each of which is run through an internal rings affixed inside a central holder; the webbing of which has buckles or other connective devices attached to each end for a total of four with the sets capable of being pulled through the D-rings which allows the device to have four buckle ends usable for attachment for use as a harness or only two buckle ends showing for use as a sling or strap.
Type: Application
Filed: Mar 4, 2010
Publication Date: Sep 8, 2011
Inventors: Melanie Alexandrine Madsen Thatcher (Rexburg, ID), Gordon Bryce Thatcher (Rexburg, ID)
Application Number: 12/660,759
International Classification: A45F 4/00 (20060101);