Adjustable Patents (Class 150/108)
  • Patent number: 11696629
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and satchels, with an integrated head-mounted display, including a body with sides and a bottom forming an interior and a concavity opposite the interior, the interior and the concavity separated by the bottom and each open at one end, the concavity configured to accept a head-mounted display; and at least one reversible connector configured to reversibly retain the head-mounted display accepted in the concavity, wherein when the head-mounted display is accepted and retained in the concavity the sides are substantially flush with the head-mounted display; and a strap comprising two ends and a reversible connector at each end, the strap convertible to reversibly attach to the body to form a satchel strap or to reversibly attach to the head-mounted display to form a head-mounted display strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: A Big Chunk of Mud LLC
    Inventor: J. Michelle Haines
  • Patent number: 11484457
    Abstract: The cremation urn bag may comprise a bag body, a lid, one or more carrying straps, and one or more retaining straps. The cremation urn bag may be adapted to secure a cremation urn when the cremation urn is placed into the bag body and the lid is closed and sealed by a zipper. The one or more carrying straps may be adapted for a user to grasp while carrying the cremation urn. The one or more retaining straps may retain the cremation urn in place within the bag body. In some embodiments, the cremation urn bag may comprise a logo printed or embossed on the outside of the bag body and/or an information pocket adapted to display a printed card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Inventors: Sandra R. Corum, David M. Staten
  • Patent number: 11464320
    Abstract: A reconfigurable waterproof bag is defined by a plurality of material surfaces extending in three dimensions, a strap for carrying the bag, and one or plurality of strap guide(s) into which the strap is disposed and through which the strap may be moved, the strap guide extending within or without the bag from any one of the plurality of surfaces to any other one of the plurality of material surfaces in three dimensional space without limitation to define a geometry of a strap path and coupling of the strap to the bag so that the bag is reconfigurable in a plurality of different carrying modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Inventor: Melissa Holtz
  • Patent number: 11140970
    Abstract: Disclosed is a configuration of a portable device holder. The portable device holder according to the present invention includes: a strap, a fixing plate, a closing plate, a movable plate and an attachment means. The portable device holder is attached to the back side of the portable device so that the portable device can be more stably hold or installed, can display promotional words and phrases on the central part of the strap where the central part is protruded if pushing both side tip ends and thus, can be used for sales promotion, and further, can reduce the occupied volume by spreading the strap when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Inventor: Changki Yeo
  • Patent number: 11108421
    Abstract: A smart phone carrying assembly for suspending a smart phone from an article of clothing includes a shell that is positionable around a smart phone case. A plurality of engagements is each slidably coupled to the shell. Each of the engagements is independently positionable in an extended position having the engagements extending outwardly from the shell. In this way a respective one of engagements can be coupled to a suspension line for suspending the smart phone from an article of clothing. Additionally, each of the engagements is independently positionable in a retracted position having the engagements being recessed into the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Inventor: Edward Breault, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11097800
    Abstract: A bag that can be releasably attached to and detached from a seatback having at least one supporting post is disclosed. It includes a bag body having a top and bottom, and a pair of straps disposed laterally with respect to each other on the bag body. Each of the straps is connected to the bag body at an upper connection point near the top, and a lower connection point near the bottom. A zipper is provided for selectively connecting and separating the straps from each other, by selectively zipping and unzipping the zipper. At least one bag connector is disposed on the bag near the bottom, and a strap connector is disposed on at least one of the straps at a point closer to the lower connection point than the upper connection point. The bag connector and strap connector are adapted to be releasably connected to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Inventor: Theresa A. Trentacosta
  • Patent number: 11064814
    Abstract: A device for supporting and/or holding a young child or infant is described which includes a simplicity of function, having limited components for operation of the device. The device includes a unique form (unique overall shape and design). The device comprises a top, a bottom, an outer edge forming a periphery (with or without a lip at the outer edge), and an air or gas bladder contained between the top and the bottom, and bounded by at least a portion of the outer edge. The device comprises a plurality of internal seams, at least one for forming a first wing region on a first side of a centrally located body region of the device, and at least one for forming a second wing region on a second side of the centrally located body region. The device is not only lightweight, it is also collapsible, foldable, and portable, easy to assemble, easy to operate, easy to carry, is safe when assembled, and compact when collapsed, making it suitable for home use and/or designed for travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: BABY TRAVEL INC., LLC
    Inventor: Yang Shi Volla
  • Patent number: 11039677
    Abstract: Example implementations relate to adjustable backpacks. In some examples, a backpack may comprise a spindle coupled to a set of straps and a load, a distance sensor, an actuator coupled to the spindle, an angle sensor, and an angle adjuster coupled to the load. The actuator may actuate in response to a first signal from the distance sensor to adjust a length of the set of straps. The angle adjuster may activate in response to a second signal from the angle sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Alexander Wayne Clark, Brandon James Lee Haist, Ricky Thomas Burks
  • Patent number: 10799003
    Abstract: Products, processes, and kits are provided for compressing, containing, and carrying goods, particularly soft goods. Cinchable carrying bags are reconfigurable between and open, substantially flat configuration and the present disclosure relates to cinchable carrying bags, cases, or luggage. In particular, present disclosure relates to portable, soft-sided or textile bags configured for reducing the volume or footprint of a load of goods, such as soft goods, contained therein. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to reconfigurable bag templates configured for receiving a load of goods while in an open or substantially flat configuration, wrapping around the load of goods into a folded configuration, reducing the volume or footprint of the goods in a cinched configuration, and securing or containing the cinched goods in a closed configuration. The present disclosure relates to cinchable carrying bags, cases, or luggage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Campak Gear LLC
    Inventors: Christopher James Bradley, Aimee Elizabeth Bradley
  • Patent number: 10702034
    Abstract: A convertible strap handbag and a method of converting the strap to multiple configurations is described. The handbag comprises a single continuous convertible strap, and wing-shaped left and right panels to allow carrying of large items but sleek enough to use as a purse. A plurality of rings are attached to the back panel to allow the user to convert the strap from a backpack configuration to an over the shoulder configuration without removing or disconnecting the strap. The handle attached to the back panel allows the user to carry the handbag in one's hand or worn in the crook of the elbow. A method of converting the strap from a backpack configuration to an over the shoulder configuration is provided comprising holding the strap at a center section and releasing the handbag to extend a length of the strap for an over a shoulder or a cross-body carrying setting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Inventor: Coral Chung
  • Patent number: 10694837
    Abstract: A magnetically configurable strap accessory for a mobile communications device and method of using the same is disclosed. The magnetically configurable strap accessory includes a strap and a base. The strap includes a first strap magnet and a second strap magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: CATALYST MEDIUM FOUR, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Altschul, Beejan Soheili
  • Patent number: 10631607
    Abstract: A luggage container includes a wheel assembly coupled to a bottom surface of the luggage container, the wheel assembly comprising a wheel; and at least two studs or feet coupled to a side surface of the luggage container. At least one of the at least two studs or feet includes a stud-hook, and the stud-hook is configured to: function as a foot when the luggage container is standing in a first orientation such that the wheel is not in contact with ground; and function as a hook when the luggage container is standing in a second orientation such that the wheel is in contact with the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Olympia International, Inc.
    Inventor: Chris Yu
  • Patent number: 10623543
    Abstract: A stand for a mobile device, including a platform and a flexible stand portion. The platform has a front side facing toward the mobile device, and a rear side opposite to the front side and facing away from the mobile device. The flexible stand portion has a sliding end portion that slides back and forth in a sliding direction, and a non-sliding end portion that rotates around a hinge portion. The flexible stand portion switches between a flat state where the non-sliding end portion is arranged against the rear side of the platform and the sliding end portion is arranged at a first locking position, and an curved state where the non-sliding end portion is rotated away from the rear side of the platform and the sliding end portion is arranged at a second locking position so that the flexible stand portion bows outward to form a curve or arch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Samsonite IP Holdings S.àr.l.
    Inventors: Mark Gregory Hummel, Bryan Lee Hynecek, Christopher William Ledesma
  • Patent number: 10610004
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multipurpose holder. A central portion of a strap is bends or spreads out as one end portion moves closer to or away from an opposite end portion and a stopper is provided at the opposite end portion. When the strap is disposed at one face of a pad, one end portion of the strap is fixed at one edge of the pad, and when the strap is spread out, the opposite end portion is supported at opposite edge of the pad, and an area other than where the strap is disposed and operates is formed to be protruded. A strap guide has two end portions connected to one face of the pad while the strap guide partially covers the strap to guide the operation of the strap, and limits the proximity movement of the strap in a bent state by catching against the stopper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Inventor: Changki Yeo
  • Patent number: 10455921
    Abstract: A roll-up mat with storage includes a flexible mat, configured to lie flat for use with an activity surface facing up, and a storage container, enclosing an interior space. The storage container has two end walls, connected by at least one side wall, and an opening, in at least one of the at least one side walls. The flexible mat is attached to the container near the opening and is configured to selectively wrap around the container to a closed position covering the opening, with the activity surface facing the interior space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Inventor: James R Kesler
  • Patent number: 10233052
    Abstract: A strap may be removably attachable to a container. The strap may include a retractor having an opening, a retraction spring and a brake. The strap may further include a strip of flexible material attached to the retraction spring and extending through the opening of the retractor. The strap may also include clips attaching the retractor and distal end of the flexible material to the container. The strip of flexible material may move from a fully retracted position, where the distal end of the strip of flexible material is nearest the retractor, relative to the entire length of the strip of flexible material, to an extended position where the distal end of the strip of flexible material is furthest from the retractor. The retraction spring may bias the strip of flexible material into/toward the fully retracted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Inventor: William F. Joyner
  • Patent number: 10206471
    Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device having a front cover and a storage compartment for a user's personal items such as credit cards, personal identification cards, and/or cash is disclosed. The protective case includes a main body and a detachable panel configured to cover an aperture through the shell of the protective case providing access to the storage compartment via a hinged connection. The shell, panel, and front are secured to flexible layers, which allow the case to function as independent pivot stands that can position the case in one or more operating/viewing positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Incipio, LLC
    Inventor: Timothy Hemesath
  • Patent number: 10172428
    Abstract: A way to provide an adjustable strap system for both carrying and closing a bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Inventor: Nathan Kukathas
  • Patent number: 10063272
    Abstract: A portable device attachment includes an attachment pad, a strap, a stopping boss, and a strap guide. The strap is disposed on a side of the attachment pad, which is opposite to the attachment surface, to extend vertically and an upper end of the strap is fixed to an upper side of the attachment pad. The strap guide includes a pocket member fixed to the side of the attachment pad, a guide hole formed in the pocket member to guide upward and downward movement of the stopping boss, a lower stopping hole formed at a lower end of the guide hole to stop the stopping boss while the strap is unfolded, and an upper stopping hole formed at an upper end of the guide hole to strop the stopping boss while a central portion of the strap is bent after the lower side of the strap is pushed upwards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Inventor: Changki Yeo
  • Patent number: 9924771
    Abstract: A retractable flexible handle includes a support (50) with at least one through slot (60), a flexible grip (20) which passes through the at least one slot (60) with a first portion (21) including at least one strap loop (30) cooperating with at least one guide tab (40) arranged at least partially on a side of an inner face (52) of the support (50), and at least one stop, such that the grip (20) is configured to slide between a carrying position in which the at least one strap loop (30) of the first portion (21) of the grip (20) is in contact with the at least one stop, and a retracted position in which the second portion (22) of the grip (20) substantially hugs the outer face (51) of the support (50). A bag including at least one such handle is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: HERMES SELLIER
    Inventors: Pierre-Yves Labey, Christine Maquel, Satoru Hosoi, Sebastien Roulois
  • Patent number: 9918563
    Abstract: A portable changing table includes a body a shoulder strap secured to the body, the strap is configured to receive a shoulder of a user for carrying the body; and an attachment device secured to the shoulder strap, the attachment device is configured to secure the shoulder strap to a structure. The body includes a first compartment configured to store changing supplies and a second compartment. The second compartment includes a rigid elastic material configured to receive an infant thereon, the rigid elastic material being pivotally attached to the body about a pivot joint; a fastening strap extending from a top surface of the rigid elastic material, the fastening strap is configured to secure the infant to the top surface to prevent rolling; and a lip extending from the top surface of the rigid elastic material, the edge is configured to prevent rolling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Inventor: Anthony Lockett
  • Patent number: 9729186
    Abstract: A mobile phone holder. The mobile phone holder provides a device for securing a cellular communications device to clothes. The holder includes a housing having an open upper end, a rear wall, arcuate side walls, and a bottom end forming a pocket configured to slidably receive and secure a phone in the housing. The sidewalls include cut-out portions and the bottom end includes a slot for providing access to inputs and outputs of a cell phone. A pair of opposing straps are disposed on an exterior surface of the rear wall that are configured to secure the holder to a user's clothing. In this way, a user may attach a cell phone to his or her clothes in order to communicate over the phone without compromising his or her hands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Inventor: Allen Dill
  • Patent number: 9649570
    Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, the present invention is a plush toy having a body, a first pocket, a second pocket, and an extendable member that may be positioned as a necklace, a headband or a strap. The extendable member may be retracted into one of the pockets through a hole or holes in the body of the toy leaving only a small portion of the extendable member external to the body or may be extended from the body. When retracted, the extendable member may be positioned, for example, as a necklace or a headband.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Inventors: Lisa McCue Karsten, Kenneth Stephen Karsten, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9587366
    Abstract: A multi-part reusable levee bag. The reusable levee bag includes a top bag section and a bottom portion removably affixed to the top bag section. The combined top bag section and bottom portion define an in interior space within which fillable material may be received to form a levee bag for use in flooding and other installations. The bottom bag section is made of a biodegradable material while the top bag section is made of an alternative material. The reusable levee bag, once filled, may be disassembled and the top bag section reused while the bottom bag section may remain in place while still being environmentally friendly due to its biodegradation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Inventor: Beau G. Adams
  • Patent number: 9532630
    Abstract: An apparatus for carrying objects includes a bag and at least one cord. The bag has a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion of the bag includes an adjustable mouth and a channel. The cord includes a first end portion coupled to the bottom portion of the bag, a second end portion coupled to the bottom portion of the bag, and a middle portion positioned between the first end portion and the second end portion. The middle portion of the cord includes a first length of cord which extends slidably through the channel and a second length of cord which is positioned outside of the channel. The second length of cord has a substantially larger diameter than the first length of cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: Under Armour, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Giard, Stephen Cleary, Edward Russell, Michael J. Meyer, Jonathan Brown
  • Patent number: 9307814
    Abstract: A convertible handbag includes a body having front and rear sides and a bottom forming an interior compartment. The body has a bottom portion including the bottom, a top portion, and an intermediate portion connecting the top and bottom portions. The top portion is foldable into and out of the interior compartment to convert the body between a tote and a purse. Each side has a bottom pair of openings in the intermediate portion and a top pair of openings in the top portion. Front and rear continuous-loops of flexible material extend through both the top and bottom openings so that the continuous-loops can be pulled from the top pairs of openings to form loop handles extending from the top openings when the body is a tote and can be pulled from the bottom openings to form loop handles extending from the bottom openings when the body is a purse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Thirty-One Gifts LLC
    Inventor: Bernadette May Pulliam
  • Patent number: 8950450
    Abstract: A pair of nested handbags includes an outer handbag and an inner handbag that is contained within an inner compartment of the outer handbag. The outer handbag has a reversible body and thus offers two different appearances depending upon how the outer handbag is worn. The outer handbag includes first and second handles that are attached to the outer handbag is such a way that the handles have the same appearance when the outer handbag is worn in either the first or second appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Mondani Handbags & Accessories, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven A. Hedaya
  • Publication number: 20150020934
    Abstract: A convertible handbag includes a body having front and rear sides and a bottom forming an interior compartment. The body has a bottom portion including the bottom, a top portion, and an intermediate portion connecting the top and bottom portions. The top portion is foldable into and out of the interior compartment to convert the body between a tote and a purse. Each side has a bottom pair of openings in the intermediate portion and a top pair of openings in the top portion. Front and rear continuous-loops of flexible material extend through both the top and bottom openings so that the continuous-loops can be pulled from the top pairs of openings to form loop handles extending from the top openings when the body is a tote and can be pulled from the bottom openings to form loop handles extending from the bottom openings when the body is a purse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: Thirty-One Gifts LLC
    Inventor: Bernadette May Pulliam
  • Publication number: 20150013860
    Abstract: A retractable flexible handle includes a support (50) with at least one through slot (60), a flexible grip (20) which passes through the at least one slot (60) with a first portion (21) including at least one strap loop (30) cooperating with at least one guide tab (40) arranged at least partially on a side of an inner face (52) of the support (50), and at least one stop, such that the grip (20) is configured to slide between a carrying position in which the at least one strap loop (30) of the first portion (21) of the grip (20) is in contact with the at least one stop, and a retracted position in which the second portion (22) of the grip (20) substantially hugs the outer face (51) of the support (50). A bag including at least one such handle is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Applicant: HERMES SELLIER
    Inventors: Pierre-Yves LABEY, Christine MAQUEL, Satoru HOSOI, Sebastien ROULOIS
  • Publication number: 20140261933
    Abstract: A modular handbag having a main body and one or more removably attachable accessories is provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Julianne Jones
  • Publication number: 20130276942
    Abstract: An adjustable wrist strap for a purse, either fashion or athletic or both, which would be made either wholly or partially of an elastic material, with an adjustable slider to allow the user to adjust the wrist strap to the ideal size that is required by whatever activity they are participating in at that moment, such as night club dancing, jogging, amusement parks or activities like a wedding, where a potential of slippage or loss of the purse would interfere with the activity. The strap is attached in a fixed/permanent or removable fashion to a small to medium sized purse, in a standard diameter so that people can slide it over their hand. Secondarily, the wrist band would be elastic, not only allowing for comfortable use, but also allowing the ability to be pulled off by stretching in emergency situations, protecting the wearer from possible severe harm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventor: Linda R. Waggoner
  • Patent number: 8312816
    Abstract: Handbag or carrying case includes a retaining compartment for retaining objects which is defined by structure having a plurality of apertures extending from the compartment to an exterior thereof, and at least one snap fastener which snaps into a respective aperture to thereby be secured to the compartment defining structure. An object may be coupled to the snap fastener such that the object is secured to the structure defining the compartment. The position of the object is variable depending on which aperture the snap fastener snaps into, with the user selecting where to locate the object by selecting the location at which the snap fastener connected thereto will engage with the compartment defining structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Inventor: Kimberlee Vaccarella
  • Publication number: 20120255658
    Abstract: A modular bag system has components for constructing a carrying bag of a variable, customized shape. The bag includes a main body and side gusset panels. The main body has edges provided with zippers. Two lateral edges are approximated to form a tube; at least part of the outer edge of each side gusset panel has a zipper for joining to the ends of the tube. The bag may also include a handle piece provided with a zipper for joining to the main body. The side gusset panels each have a round shape, a substantially square shape, an oblong shape, or a trapezoidal shape, for forming a duffel/gym bag, an overnight/weekender bag, a briefcase/portfolio, or a tote bag, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Joakim Andreasson, Robert Cordero
  • Publication number: 20120103480
    Abstract: The current invention is a diaper bag with an adjustable shoulder strap, one top compartment, and two side compartments with one being insulated for cold/warm storage. The diaper bag also has two side pouches at either end of the bag. The bag has a rolled up mat in the non-insulated compartment that can be rolled out for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Cynthia Marie Veleno, Christopher John Veleno
  • Patent number: 8146787
    Abstract: A carrying bag comprising a main compartment having a front panel, a back panel and two side panels; two side flaps attached to the back panel protruding laterally; and a carrying strap having a first end attached to the first side flap and a second end attached to the second side flap, wherein the first and second side flaps have a first configuration and a second configuration, wherein in the first configuration, the side flaps project upwards so that the carrying strap can function as a shoulder strap and in the second configuration, the side flaps can be folded and secured onto itself to project laterally and function as a waist strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: S.O. Tech Special Operations Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: James Victor Cragg
  • Patent number: 8123092
    Abstract: A retractable carry strap (12) for carrying cases (10) such as luggage, suitcases, or briefcases, wherein the retractor device is in the form of compact spring biasing compartments (12) are provided to apply resilient retraction forces (10) to the carry strap to return it to a position in close proximity to the carrying case and to store strap retracting energy when the shoulder strap is extended away from the carrying case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: United States Luggage, L.P.
    Inventors: Richard J. Krulik, Richard J. Rekuc, Karl Konrad, Jr., Steven J. Rekuc
  • Patent number: 8092087
    Abstract: A bag with an adjustable strap configured for a holding the bag in a variety of different positions. The bag includes a bag body having a bottom, a front side, a back side and an opening opposite the bottom. The bag body includes two primary fasteners on the back side in the vicinity of the opening. An adjustable strap with two ends is fixed at both ends to the back side of the bag body in the vicinity of the bottom. The adjustable strap includes two end sections adjacent the ends, two extension sections adjacent the end sections and a middle section between the extension sections. A first secondary fastener is disposed between the end sections and extension sections and a second secondary fastener is disposed between the extension sections and middle section. The first secondary fasteners are configured to attach to the primary fasteners such that the middle section and extension sections form a long shoulder strap between the primary fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Triboro Quilt Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Orly Simhony, Ilanit Saranga
  • Publication number: 20110315284
    Abstract: A purse system includes a first purse having a first connection point therein and a second purse, having a second connection point therein for removably attaching the second purse to a position within the first purse. The strap of the second purse includes a third connection point which interacts with the second connection point. The purse system can also include an alarm system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Michelle Hause, Jeffrey Hause
  • Publication number: 20110315285
    Abstract: A purse for motorcyclists and trekkers satisfying the different requirements of wearing it in different situations, is easily and quickly configurable depending on the manner in which is to be worn, typically around a leg, at a waist belt or hanging from a shoulder strap. The configurable purse assumes a coherent aspect both from a functional point and aesthetical point of view, making the purse outstandingly useful in changing situations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventor: Paolo G. Verrini
  • Patent number: 7926525
    Abstract: Handbag or carrying case includes a body defining a retaining compartment for retaining objects and having apertures on opposed sides, and elongate straps each having opposite end regions and at least two apertures, one proximate each end region. Snap fasteners attach the straps to the first and second sides via aligning pairs of apertures, i.e., one apertures on a side of the body and one aperture on the strap. The snap fasteners may be decorative snap fasteners. Use of the snap fasteners provides for variable attachment of the straps to the body and therefore enables each user of the carrying case to position the straps as they desire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Inventor: Kimberlee Vaccarella
  • Patent number: 7886786
    Abstract: A carrying container in a form of an ergonomically shaped handbag that has a variety of convenience features. The convenience features include, but are not limited to, a self locking top flap, a secure ID feature implemented in the top flap, a hidden retractable handle, hidden secret compartments, compartment quick access features and detachable shoulder strap, a plurality of interchangeable top flaps and a back flap. A handbag has an ergonomic shape that provides for added convenience of carrying the handbag under the arm. The handbag also has a detachable strap that can be used for carrying the bag in a variety of ways.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Inventor: Thai Christie
  • Publication number: 20090277548
    Abstract: The embodiments described herein provide in one aspect a cylindrical carrying case comprising a top panel, a bottom panel, a side panel, a graphic display cover and a strap. The top, bottom and side panels can be configured to define an interior volume and an outer surface of the carrying case. The top, bottom and side panels are substantially inflexible and the top panel is releasably attached to the side panel to define a top opening for inserting items in, or removing items from, the interior volume of the carrying case. The graphic display cover comprises a continuous, transparent panel and is conformable to the shape of the outer surface of the carrying case. The graphic display cover is releasably coupled to the outer surface of the carrying case to form a pocket having at least one opening. The strap has a length and first and second ends attached to the carrying case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: PATTER MANUFACTURING
    Inventor: Michael Patterson
  • Patent number: 7614531
    Abstract: A strap device has a first guide having a first slit (7a), a third slit (7b), and an intermediate member (3b) defined therebetween; a single strap (11) connected at one end to the intermediate member (3b); and a second guide (5) that is movably provided opposite the first guide (3), on which a second slit (9a) and a fourth slit (9b) are formed, and that has an intermediate member (5b) defined between the second and fourth slits. The other end (11b) of the strap passes through the second slit (9a), the fourth (9b), third (7b), first (7a), and second (9a) slits in that order. When the other end (11b) of the strap is drawn away from the second guide (5), the strap is pulled out to three times the original length, and when the second guide (5) is drawn away from the first guide, the strap becomes the original length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventor: Kijuro Kawakita
  • Patent number: 7607461
    Abstract: An interchangeable foundation bag, foundation bag system a method of using the foundation bag system is described. In one embodiment, an interchangeable carrying bag system, is provided which includes a discrete inner foundation bag having an inner surface and an outer surface; at least one outer bag having a top periphery, an inner surface, and an outer surface; a first zipper portion connected to the foundation bag; and a second zipper portion connected to the top periphery of a slipcover. The foundation bag, foundation bag system, and method in various embodiments, may preferably use a reversible/non-reversible liner and a reversible/non-reversible handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Inventors: Susan Pace, Laurie McFadden
  • Publication number: 20090205758
    Abstract: A carrying bag (1) comprises: an enclosure having an opening and an interior volume for containing items to be carried; a shoulder strap (5) connected at both ends to the enclosure; and a harness (7) for receiving and supporting an infant in a substantially upright posture, wherein a base portion of the harness is attached to the enclosure and an upper portion of the harness is detachably attachable to the shoulder strap (5), such that the harness (7) can be selectively deployed. The harness (7) comprises first (27) and second (29) webs which, when attached to the shoulder strap (5), define an opening for receiving the infant. When the webs (27,29) are not attached to the shoulder strap (5), they may be stowed in a web stowage compartment (11) or may alternatively constitute a flap cover for the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventor: Deborah Claire Mankelow
  • Publication number: 20090205759
    Abstract: Handbag or carrying case includes a retaining compartment for retaining objects which is defined by structure having a plurality of apertures extending from the compartment to an exterior thereof, and at least one snap fastener which snaps into a respective aperture to thereby be secured to the compartment defining structure. An object may be coupled to the snap fastener such that the object is secured to the structure defining the compartment. The position of the object is variable depending on which aperture the snap fastener snaps into, with the user selecting where to locate the object by selecting the location at which the snap fastener connected thereto will engage with the compartment defining structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventor: Kimberlee Vaccarella
  • Publication number: 20090101252
    Abstract: A personal container is provided having handles in the shape of awareness ribbons, in which two end portions that intersect one another with the ends extending below the intersection point and a closed loop section that extend above the intersection point. The handles are attached to first and second sides of a compartment body. The handles each define an opening sized to receive a hand of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: SOURCE ABROAD, INC.
    Inventors: Dianne Bundrick, Charles Krissman
  • Publication number: 20090101254
    Abstract: Handbag or carrying case includes a body defining a retaining compartment for retaining objects and having apertures on opposed sides, and elongate straps each having opposite end regions and at least two apertures, one proximate each end region. Snap fasteners attach the straps to the first and second sides via aligning pairs of apertures, i.e., one apertures on a side of the body and one aperture on the strap. The snap fasteners may be decorative snap fasteners. Use of the snap fasteners provides for variable attachment of the straps to the body and therefore enables each user of the carrying case to position the straps as they desire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventor: Kimberlee Vaccarella
  • Publication number: 20090090442
    Abstract: Handbags with multi-function strap systems and methods of utilizing handbags with multi-function strap systems are provided herein. According to one embodiment, a handbag with multi-function strap system includes a bag portion having an inside and an outside, a ring coupled to one side of the bag, and first and second fasteners coupled to the bag portion. The first and second fasteners are accessible at the inside of the bag, the first fastener is relatively distant to the ring, and the second fastener is relatively near the ring. A strap has first and second ends, and a hook is coupled to the strap adjacent the first end. A third fastener complementary to at least one of the first and second fasteners is coupled to the strap adjacent the strap second end. A fourth fastener complementary to at least one of the first and second fasteners is also coupled to the strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2008
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Inventors: Lyssa L. Surface, Jessica L. Schifman
  • Publication number: 20090050246
    Abstract: A shoulder bag includes a main or lower first generally rectangular pouch generally in the form of a purse with a top side having an auxiliary pouch extending upwardly therefrom. The auxiliary pouch has an opening to the back side of the pouch. Openings to the main pouch are provided through the top. A support strap extends from the back side of the main pouch and connects through swivel connections and a connecting strap to the top side of the auxiliary pouch so that the shoulder bag may be positioned on either side of an individual and fitted against the right or left hip of the individual in a comfortable manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: Travel Caddy, Inc. d/b/a Travelon
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Du Hai, Andrezj M. Redzisz