Two Attaching Means Crossing Different Shoulders Patents (Class 224/259)
  • Patent number: 11957233
    Abstract: Embodiments of bag having a self-adjustable carrying strap system and methods to manufacture such a bag are generally described herein. Other embodiments that may be described and claimed include a golf bag having a self-adjustable carrying strap system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: KARSTEN MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christopher E. Kalck, John A. Loudenslager
  • Patent number: 11758999
    Abstract: A pack may include a main compartment to extend along a back of a person wearing the pack, wherein the main compartment has a front side to extend proximate the back of the person and a rear side to extend distant the back of the person. The pack may include left and right compression panels and a main compartment cinching system. The left and right compression panels extend along the left and right sides of the person, respectively, to the rear side of the main compartment. The compartment cinching system has left and right cinch cords and left and right cinch cord retainers located along left and right sides of the person, respectively, when the pack is worn. The left or right cinch cords are pullable to concurrently compress the main compartment and cinch the left and right compression panels about a torso of the person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Amer Sports Canada Inc.
    Inventor: Ryan Hetzel
  • Patent number: 11758998
    Abstract: An adjustable mount usable with backpack having a rear wall and shoulder straps has a base plate attached to the rear wall of the backpack, a cover on the base plate and forming therewith a housing, guide rails in the housing on the base plate and extending in an adjustment direction, and a slide in the housing and movable along the guide rails in the direction between end positions. A support plate outside the housing is attached to the shoulder straps and connected through the cover with the base plate for joint movement therewith in the direction. A control element coupled to the slide is movable between a locking position arresting the slide on the base plate and a release position allowing the slide to move steplessly in the direction on the rails relative to the base plate. The control element is accessible by a wearer of the backpack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: SUDHAUS GMBH
    Inventor: Stephan Keidel
  • Patent number: 11559130
    Abstract: A fixing device adapted for a camera having a threaded hole and for a strap with two opposite ends fixed to the camera is provided. The fixing device includes a main body and a threaded post connected to the main body. The main body is configured to be removably disposed on the strap, and the threaded post is configured to be screwed into the threaded hole of the camera. When the main body is disposed on the strap and the threaded post is screwed into the threaded hole, the fixing device divides the strap into a first section and a second section that respectively form a first area and a second area with the camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Inventor: Tienchi Hu
  • Patent number: 11547199
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a strap assembly has a chest compression strap having a loop at one end, a connection fitting having an anchoring strip at one end proximate a connection fitting connector and configured to attach to a pack at another end opposite the anchoring strip, and a shoulder strap having a channel proximate a shoulder strap connector and configured to retain the anchoring strip when the connection fitting connector is attached to the shoulder strap connector, the shoulder strap being configured to attach to a pack at another end opposite the shoulder strap connector, the shoulder strap having a guideway through the channel configured to receive the chest compression strap loop, wherein the anchoring strip engages the loop when the anchoring strip is retained in the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Inventor: Leo Croteau
  • Patent number: 11357312
    Abstract: A working machine support belt includes: a back plate portion; a left shoulder belt and a right shoulder belt; a waist belt; a left suspender band that connects the left shoulder belt and the waist belt; a right suspender band that connects the right shoulder belt and the waist belt; a left side belt that extends left-downward from the back plate portion, turns forward, and is connected to a left end portion of the waist belt; a right side belt that extends right-downward from the upper portion of the back plate portion, turns forward, and is connected to a right end portion of the waist belt; a locking member that locks the left end portion and the right end portion of the waist belt; and a pad member supported via a rear support band and a front support band, and provided with a hook that supports a working machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Tetsuya Hasegawa
  • Patent number: 11284691
    Abstract: A case for an optical instrument is provided. The case has a body with a bottom and two pairs of oppositely disposed side walls connected to the body forming a cavity. The case also includes a lid having a top cover and two pairs of oppositely disposed side portions, each of which corresponds with and overlaps a corresponding side wall of the body when the lid is in a closed position. A first pair of the two pairs of side walls each includes an elastic chord which connects the given side wall to the corresponding side portion of the lid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: SHELTERED WINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Rosen, David Hamilton, Rob Morell
  • Patent number: 11172753
    Abstract: A wearable pack assembly for a mobile device having a touchscreen and a camera. The wearable pack assembly includes a harness and a pack. The harness includes a base and a strap assembly configured to be worn by a wearer. The pack is removably coupled to the base and includes an extension panel and an envelope platform. The envelope platform includes an envelope with an inlet configured to receive the mobile device, and cover having apertures that form windows on the outward and inward facing sides of the envelope to enable viewing and touching of the touchscreen and taking of pictures and video with the camera from the windowed pocket through the window. The envelope platform and the extension panel can be rotatably coupled at opposing edged to provide an extended position in which the touchscreen can be positioned at the wearer's eye level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: UVU, LLC
    Inventor: Karl D. Picking
  • Patent number: 11103051
    Abstract: Disclosed is a backpack, shelter, rain poncho/rainfly/pack cover combination. The combination is configured such that the tent is stored in a zippered front pocket of the backpack, a removable hooded rain poncho/rainfly/pack cover is stored in a pocket on the top of the pack, and a telescoping frame sits in an integrated sleeve within the pack, preferably against a foam backpanel. The front of the backpack is configured to form a wall of the tent, when the tent is erected. The telescoping frame typically consists of (i) one horizontal hollow tube arm; (ii) an adjustable hinge connected to each end of the horizontal tube arm, each hinge configured to lock at 90 degrees as well as a wider angle; and (iii) a vertical leg assembly connected to each adjustable hinge, each vertical leg assembly containing two telescoping hollow tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Inventor: Lydon Kersting
  • Patent number: 10953251
    Abstract: Various implementations of a firefighting valve assembly are disclosed. The firefighting valve assembly is especially suitable for fighting wildland fires. In some implementation, the firefighting valve assembly has a spatial profile that makes it easy to pack with long bundles of firefighting hose and easy to connect segments of firefighting hose as part of a hose lay. In some implementations, the firefighting valve assembly has a spatial profile that prevents it from inadvertently opening or closing when the hose is moved or pulled along the ground.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Inventor: Troy Valenzuela
  • Patent number: 10946248
    Abstract: A single and multiple body belt for use by linemen and others engaged in operations on poles or similar structures having at least a primary body belt, which can be disposed below and detachably connected to a secondary body belt in the multiple body belt configuration. The primary body belt and the secondary body belt each have at least one pair of D-rings. The D-rings, which may differ in size, are separated enough to allow a wearer to distinguish between devices that are normally solely attached to one pair of primary D-rings. The body belts (or other portions) may also have an adjustability section through which a belt strap is woven to either extend or shorten the length of the respective belt strap. The adjustability section allows a lineman to further adjust the tightness of the belt (or other portions) around his or her waist to provide improved support and safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Buckingham Manufacturing Company, Inc.
    Inventors: James J Rullo, Kevin W Truesdell
  • Patent number: 10813441
    Abstract: The invention relates to a belt (C) for transporting a medical device and maintaining same in place, said belt comprising at least one member (21) for receiving the device. The belt (C) comprises at least two bands of textile material (1; 12) connected by four removable, adjustable-length straps (8 to 11). The band of flexible material (1; 12) is a quadrilateral with a length to width ratio of at least 1.5. The invention also relates to a corresponding kit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: OXSITIS
    Inventor: Fabien Andrieux
  • Patent number: 10687538
    Abstract: The animal tenderizing chain and weight is configured for use with a carcass. The carcass is selected from the group consisting of livestock and a game animal. The animal tenderizing chain and weight is configured for use in the post-slaughter processing of the carcass into meat. The animal tenderizing chain and weight applies a tension to the carcass that damages the connective tissues within the muscles of the carcass in a manner that accelerates the tenderization of the meat produced from the carcass. The animal tenderizing chain and weight is a kit that comprises a plurality of chains, a plurality of weights, and a plurality of S-hooks. The plurality of chains, a plurality of weights, and a plurality of S-hooks attach to the plurality of fore appendages when the carcass is suspended from the plurality of hind appendages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Inventor: Bonnie Joyce One Road
  • Patent number: 10216069
    Abstract: A camera strap comprises one or more instantly attachable and detachable coupling mechanisms for host multiple cameras. In some embodiments, the camera strap comprises six rotating points allowing the camera strap to adjust its configuration to fit the body configuration of the wearer, which provides comfort and prevents injury to the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Inventor: Quan Van Nguyen
  • Patent number: 10194731
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus comprising a body, a pair of shoulder straps attached to the body, a pair of pockets, each of the pair of pockets being formed respectively in each of the pair of shoulder straps, and a sternum strap including two parts connectable with a connector, wherein each of the two parts is attached and can be stowed respectively inside of each of the pair of pockets. Each of the two parts has a first end attached to a first corner of the corresponding pocket and a second end attached to a second corner of the corresponding pocket, such that the connector can slide up or down along the two parts and, when the two parts are connected with the connector, each of the two parts forms a ā€œVā€ shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: THE NORTH FACE APPAREL CORP.
    Inventors: Ben Guthrie, Greg Dailey
  • Patent number: 10182639
    Abstract: A wearable pack assembly for a mobile device having a touchscreen and a camera. The wearable pack assembly includes a harness and a pack. The harness includes a base and a strap assembly configured to be worn by a wearer. The pack is removably coupled to the base and includes a windowed pocket and a door. The windowed pocket includes an inlet configured to receive the mobile device and a window configured to enable viewing and touching of the touchscreen and taking of pictures and video with the camera from the windowed pocket through the window. The door is movable between an open position away from the windowed pocket and a closed position partially covering the windowed pocket and leaving a portion of the window uncovered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: UVU, LLC
    Inventor: Karl D. Picking
  • Patent number: 10004936
    Abstract: The device and its attachments include a harness that is worn over the user's upper body and around the user's waist. The harness provides a plurality of attachment areas for additional items. Some of the items include but are not limited to a log carrier, a large duffle bag, and a small duffle bag. The harness will allow said items to attach with quick release loops and side release buckles. The harness will also provide a pouch attachment ladder system (PALS) or otherwise known as a modular lightweight load-carrying equipment system (MOLLE). Accordingly, the harness may be used to carry or drag said items depending on the exercise being carried out by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Inventor: Cade Ekstrom
  • Patent number: 9931887
    Abstract: The invention is a paint can holder, allowing a painter to hold a paint container for easy access when painting, having a base with a ledge integrally formed to the base, securely conforming to a sealing lip of the paint can, and a handle with a pair of inwardly bent legs extending through the handle connecting the handle to the base and a pair of hinge connecting means. An over center clamping member connects to the hinge connecting means, allowing the handle to cause the over center clamping member to clamp the base to the sealing lip of the paint can. A connecting component threads through a clip hole in the base simultaneously attaching to a user's garment. The invention may be used for home improvement or construction to carry a paint and other articles, allowing the paint can to remain upright without spilling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Inventor: James W. Eberly, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9923590
    Abstract: A wearable pack assembly includes a pack carried by a base of a harness. The pack includes an opening to a windowed pocket for receiving a mobile device, having a touchscreen and a camera, through the opening so as to juxtapose the touchscreen and the camera with the windowed pocket to enable the viewing and the touching of the touchscreen and the taking of pictures and video with the camera in the operation of the mobile device from the windowed pocket. The base is configured to be positioned against a chest of an upper torso of a wearer for holding the pack ahead of the chest of the upper torso of the wearer with the windowed pocket facing outwardly relative to the chest of the upper torso of the wearer, when the harness is worn by the upper torso of the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: UVu, LLC
    Inventor: Karl D. Picking
  • Patent number: 9797729
    Abstract: Systems and methods for automatic adjustment of a wearable device are provided. One embodiment of a method includes determining whether a navigation sensor is in a desired position and, in response to determining that the navigation sensor is not in a desired position, determining a desired modification to the navigation sensor for achieving the desired position. Some embodiments include determining a change of a repositioning device for achieving the desired modification to the navigation sensor and actuating the repositioning device to implement the change.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher P. Lee
  • Patent number: 9700089
    Abstract: Included herein are multiple pocket systems orientated along a seam or other shared axis of positioning where a primary pocket is provided and a subordinate secondary pocket is accessible through the primary pocket. In so doing the primary pocket may be positioned before the subordinate secondary security pocket and user access to the higher pocket and the subordinate security pocket may lie along the same positioning axis where access to the security pocket is primarily achieved after passing into the primary pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Inventor: Sebastian Clore-Gronenborn
  • Patent number: 9504931
    Abstract: A toy simulator includes a semi-rigid base that is adapted to be releaseably attached and worn by a child on the front torso of a child. An action arm is connected to the semi-rigid base and includes multiple ranges of motion that allow a child substantial movement of various components of the toy simulator in order to provide multiple layers of movement and imagination for the child.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Inventor: Allen R. Harris, Sr.
  • Patent number: 9469133
    Abstract: Provided is a recording apparatus with an enhanced handling property, including a grip preventing a risk in that the recording apparatus may slip out of fingers. Accordingly, the grip is arranged on a back surface of the recording apparatus. A plurality of slits are formed in a metal plate on a back surface side of a main body. The grip is inserted into the slits, and both end portions of the grip are fixed. A center portion of a belt protrudes outward to function as the grip to be grasped by a user. The slits are each formed along a vertical direction, and a widthwise direction of the belt is defined as the vertical direction. Further, the slits regulate the belt, and hence the belt is not twisted even when the user grasps the belt, which provides structure facilitating transmission of a force. The user raises the laid recording apparatus while grasping the grip, thereby being capable of easily setting the recording apparatus in an upright position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: OKI Data Infotech Corporation
    Inventor: Kenji Suzuki
  • Patent number: 9044081
    Abstract: An object carrying device comprising a body harness and an object carrying portion disposed on the body harness, the object carrying portion comprising a support member for supporting an object thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Inventor: Greg Francis McDonald
  • Patent number: 9044080
    Abstract: The invention is a shoulder strap carrying device, system, and method. The carrying device has swappable containers that connect to the straps via fasteners under the arms of the wearer. The containers enable the user to organize and easily access the personal items being carried. More particularly, the invention is a ā€œFigure 8ā€ shoulder strap that loops around a wearer's arms and has fasteners substantially beneath a wearer's underarms to hold multiple swappable containers, cases, and utility devices for storing various personal items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Inventor: Yohannes Ashenafi
  • Publication number: 20150129623
    Abstract: A single action four point harness for a backpack that conforms to the anatomy of the wearer is provided. The backpack includes a storage section and a harness section. The harness section includes a plurality of pliable shoulder arms and a plurality of pliable waist arms that are bendable to conform to the anatomy of the wearer. The harness section also includes a buckle with a plurality of releasable fasteners. At least one fasteners is connected to each of the plurality of pliable shoulder arms and the plurality of pliable waist arms by an adjustable length strap. The buckle comprises a single release button and a plurality of individual release buttons to allow for releasing all of the fasteners from the buckle, using the single release button, or to allow for releasing individual fasteners from the buckle, using the individual release buttons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Troy Stuart
  • Publication number: 20150108189
    Abstract: A system may include an acromion-socket constructed out of multiple components that are shaped to engage a user's acromion-portion. The system may also include a strap positioned away from the user's neck by the acromion-socket to connect a load to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventor: Stephen M. Plante
  • Publication number: 20150083765
    Abstract: A support and arrangement for its connection to a harness or shoulder straps fitted to a motorcycle driver where the support is used to mount a electronic device, such as a tablet onto the drivers back for use by a motorcycle passenger during travel. The support includes support straps that each include a buckle for travel therealong that mounts a male connector where the buckles are capable of being adjusted along the supports straps by the passenger during travel, where the male connectors fit into female couplings secured to ends of a handle, and the handle ends include an arrangement for mounting to a casing wherein the electronic device is maintained, or to the back of the electronic device itself, and an arrangement is provided for tilting the electronic device lower end outwardly from the driver's back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Gary L. Cox
  • Publication number: 20150076194
    Abstract: A harness system for the transport of a water board, the harness system consisting of two adjustable straps, each strap having a padded portion for engagement with the shoulders of an individual, each strap of the harness having a securing means at each end removably securable to the surface of a water board such that the water board is secured to the back of the individual and supported by the individual's shoulders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Charles Sidwa
  • Patent number: 8978945
    Abstract: A musical instrument strap 100 has a neck band 101 worn on the back side of the neck of a musical instrument player, and also has a musical instrument connector 10 that is connected to both ends of the neck band 101 extending forward respectively from the left and right sides of the neck and connects the neck band 101 to a musical instrument. The musical instrument connector 10 has a flat plate 1 that prevents a right portion of the neck band 101 that extends forward from the right side of the neck, and a left portion of the neck band 101 that extends forward from the left side of the neck, from approaching each other, thereby maintaining the distance between the right portion and the left portion; and a hook 5 capable of engaging with the musical instrument. The flat plate 1 has a hole where the right end of the neck band 101 is connected and a hole where the left end of the neck band 101 is connected, and the left and right holes are spaced from each other by a predetermined distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Inventor: Yumiko Komura
  • Patent number: 8967439
    Abstract: A shoulder pouch for securing documents or the like, which is fitted underneath a users arm and protects against pick pocketing and wireless identity theft while still being easily accessed. The present invention provides a pouch which is harnessed to the body and angled from horizontal such that the pouch can be easily accessed with the opposite hand. The pouch provides a secure harnessed attachment about the user's body and RFID protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Wellspring Ideas, LLC.
    Inventors: Rosalio A. Vitangcol, David Lee Clark
  • Patent number: 8960511
    Abstract: Implementations of the present invention provide devices, systems, and methods for packing equipment that provide for a versatile, comfortable, and convenient modular outdoor packing system that increases the enjoyment of outdoor activities. In general, one or more implementations of the present invention include a modular outdoor pack with multiple interchangeable front packs that are interchangeable with a base back pack. Each interchangeable front pack is configured for a particular outdoor activity allowing the modular outdoor pack to transform into multiple different packs depending on the outdoor activity in which the user is participating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Vestpac, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott M. Shepherd, Jeffery Goltz
  • Patent number: 8943739
    Abstract: A portable fishing-equipment organizer with a tubular outer frame and a mounting pane attached to the frame. At least one pouch is attached to the mounting pane, along with at least one spike-shaped rod holder that may be detachably mounted. A telescoping tripod may be attached to the frame. When the organizer is carried, the tripod may be collapsed. When the tripod is extended, the organizer may be self standing, with the pouches at a convenient height for access. The organizer may be carried by one or more shoulder straps that may have pouches attached to them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventor: Theodore D. Blake, III
  • Publication number: 20150014377
    Abstract: A multifunctional backpack comprising a backpack unit and a waist pack unit, wherein the backpack comprises a backpack main body and two straps disposed on left and right sides of the backpack main body, respectively; the two straps are provided with one or more first fixation portions, respectively, and/or the left and right sides of the backpack main body are provided with one or more first fixation portions, respectively; the waist pack unit comprises a waist pack main body and two first belts disposed on left and right sides of the waist pack main body, respectively, and the two first belts are provided with a second fixation portion, respectively; and the first fixation portions are capable of being connected with the second fixation portions detachedly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventor: Fan Zhang
  • Patent number: 8925774
    Abstract: The harness comprises a backplate, a plurality of belts and an attachment. The backplate is arranged on the back of the user. The plurality of belts is configured so that one end of each belt is connected to the backplate and another end of each belt is connected to each other on the front of the user. The attachment is supported by at least one of the backplate and the plurality of belts, and is configured to be attached to the power equipment. The backplate preferably comprises at least one ventilation groove formed on its inner surface and extending to the edge of the backplate, which allows air to pass between the user and backplate easily.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Makita Corporation
    Inventors: Ryota Mori, Tomohiro Hachisuka, Masahiro Ito
  • Publication number: 20150001264
    Abstract: A carrying device for carrying and storing fishing equipment comprises a front surface, a rear surface, a bottom edge, a top edge, a pair of angled opposing side edges and the pair of support straps. The front surface further comprises a main pocket and a plurality of sleeves. The top edge and the pair of angled opposing side edges have a plurality of buttons on the interior of the front surface and the rear surface to close the carrying device. A pair of support straps extends along the vertical length of the front surface and the rear surface has a plurality of support rings and a plurality of fastening straps. The support straps forms the handle of the carrying device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Cuong Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20140361058
    Abstract: An adjustable device for supporting a load includes a belt for fastening about a user's waist. A rod includes two rigid elements. One of the elements is longitudinally slidable relative to the other element so as to adjust a length of the rod. A lower end of the rod is attachable to the belt and an upper section of the rod is attachable to a shoulder harness that is placeable on the user's shoulders for carrying the load. A control is operable by the user when carrying the load to unlock a locking mechanism that, when locked, fixes the length of the rod. When the control is operated concurrently with movement of the user's shoulders relative to the user's waist, the length of the rod is changed to adjust a distribution of a weight of the load between the user's shoulders and waist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: SOURCE VAGABOND SYSTEMS LTD.
    Inventors: Yoram GILL, Hanan Almus, Jonathan Bar-Or, Jonathan Roth, Shoham Zak
  • Patent number: 8905275
    Abstract: A lightweight and compact alpine ski and snowboard carrying device which supports a pair of alpine skis and, in the alternative, a snowboard, in a vertical position along a user's back and which rolls up for storage in a pocket, along with a method for using the present device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventor: Ron L. Klein
  • Publication number: 20140339277
    Abstract: A backpack particularly suited to children's use is disclosed. The backpack 20 comprises a storage volume 24 and a closure 26 operable to seal the storage volume 24, wherein the closure 26 comprises a collar 34 of flexible material operable to be folded at least twice upon itself and cooperating first and second fastening elements 40, 42 mounted on opposing sides of the collar 34 for releasable engagement with one another. The fastening elements 40, 42 are constructed to release one another under tension exceeding a threshold value. Also disclosed is a backpack 60 comprising a similar storage volume 64 and closure 66 but including an additional fastening element 100 mounted at the base of the collar 74, with which both the first and second fastening elements 80, 82 engage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventor: Robert Law
  • Publication number: 20140263498
    Abstract: A backpack includes a pair of shoulder straps and motion restraining members. The shoulder straps are configured for supporting the backpack on the shoulders of a human wearer. A first end of each motion restraining member is releasably connected via a releasable connector to a respective one of the shoulder straps, and a second end of each motion restraining member is connected to the backpack at a location between said backpack upper and lower regions in a central region of the backpack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Bergans Fritid AS
    Inventors: Johannes Flem, Kristian Garvseth
  • Patent number: 8833624
    Abstract: A backpack type working machine has a main unit including a power source and a backpack band detachably attached to the main unit, for a worker to backpack the main unit and perform an operation. The back pack has a pad member including a belt-like cushion material and a belt-like band body extending along the pad member. The band body includes an upper end belt-like part branched from an upper end part of the pad member and an upper end joint for connecting the upper end belt-like part to the main unit. The main unit has an attachment for attaching thereto the upper end joint. When the upper end joint is attached to the attachment, the upper end part of the pad member comes into contact with the main unit from a worker side and is held downward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Maruyama Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Takeo Miyamoto
  • Patent number: 8833622
    Abstract: Dual-strap carrying assemblies and devices including such assemblies are provided herein. The carrying devices may be embodied in dual carrying strap golf bags that allow the bearer to more easily don and remove the bag. The secondary strap of the dual strap assembly is connected to the primary strap by a movable engagement assembly, such as an assembly that rotates to allow the secondary strap to more easily become within the reach of the bearer of the bag. In some embodiments, the movable engagement assembly may include a movement limiting device that prevents the secondary strap from moving too far out of the bearer's reach. The strap assemblies may be used in combination with a flexible base stand to make a self-standing carrying device that is easy to don and doff.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Campbell, Christopher H. Pearson
  • Publication number: 20140239024
    Abstract: A supported composite tool pack according to aspects of the disclosure includes a concave plastic base coupled to a durable fabric body. A substantially rigid support panel divides the interior of the pack and supports the fabric body and contents of the pack with respect to the base. The pack includes a pair of backpack straps permitting the pack to be worn on the back of a user, while keeping both hands free for opening doors, hatches or scaling ladders. The fabric body defines a plurality of organizational structures inside the pack, including but not limited to closed and open pockets, rings and clips for the placement of tools, spare parts and other equipment. The base and support panel maintain the pack and its contents in an upright and accessible position when open or closed, giving the user a stable, protected work platform no matter the environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Veto Pro Pac, LLC
    Inventors: Roger Brouard, Lee Griswold, Rui Henriques, Ken Benson
  • Patent number: 8789731
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for storing and transporting electronic devices. A housing includes a base, opposing sides, a movable cover, and an open lower end. The base has a cutout portion at the lower end. The movable cover is generally coextensive with and parallel to the base, and is resiliently biased into a normally closed position. The cover includes an access aperture at the lower end. Stop means are also provided at the lower end, partially blocking the opening and preventing a stored device from falling out of the housing's lower end. The cutout portion and the aperture allow entry of the user's hand into the housing for either insertion or withdrawal of the device. During either process, the user's hand causes the cover temporarily to be raised into an open position. A sling, a backpack harness, or a handle may be selectively attached to the housing for transport or storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: Robert D. Hart
  • Patent number: 8789734
    Abstract: A carry bag may include a container portion and a strap portion. The container portion defines an interior compartment for containing objects, and the strap portion extends from the container portion. At least one of the container portion and the strap portion include (a) a base element formed from a two-dimensional material and (b) a strand formed from a one-dimensional material. The strand lies adjacent to and substantially parallel to a surface of the base element for a distance of at least five centimeters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Tory M. Cross, Christopher M. Helmsworth
  • Publication number: 20140191002
    Abstract: The present product is designed to carry personal objects in a safety way, such as cell phones, documents, identity cards, keys, money; while moving. It allows to have total control as well as to access them at any time. It adjusts to the body in an ergonomic way allowing the person feel free to move in any position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventor: JOSE ALBERTO GARCIA MORALES
  • Patent number: 8657166
    Abstract: An apparatus that aids emergency personnel in transporting and carrying incapacitated people on stretchers or similar devices is herein disclosed. The apparatus comprises a belt worn by a user around the lower or middle back. The belt is designed to prevent back strain and injury by keeping the spine aligned and by forcing the user to maintain a proper posture when lifting a patient. The apparatus also comprises a harness to give additional support to the back and non-captive hook positioned on either the front or buckle area of the belt. The hook aids in supporting the stretcher or gurney when the user of the apparatus is an upright position. Its non-captive design allows for quick disconnection should the user stumble, fall or lose their balance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventor: David S. Harness
  • Patent number: 8657168
    Abstract: Golf bags and other shoulder borne devices have strapping systems capable of converting between a single strap configuration and a double strap configuration. The strapping system includes two main straps. In the double strap configuration, the first strap member has three ends, each of which is attached to a location on the golf bag (or other structure), and the second strap member has one free end attached to the golf bag (or other structure) and one free end attached to a central area of the first strap member. When converting to the single strap configuration, the first strap member is removed from the golf bag (or other structure) completely, and the free end of the second strap member that was attached to the first strap member is removed therefrom and engaged with the golf bag (or other structure).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Wear, Heather L. Herron
  • Patent number: 8631984
    Abstract: A harness including a back portion, two shoulder straps (2) a support strap (6) for the tool, a side strap (4) for distributing the weight of the tool, and a chest plate (1). A fastening device (10) for the side strap (4) is detachable from the chest plate (1) and is attachable on the support strap (6) below the chest plate (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Husqvarna AB
    Inventor: Daniel Carlsson
  • Publication number: 20140014697
    Abstract: A carrying system is disclosed. The carrying system comprises a top strap assembly including one or more shoulder straps and an adjustable loop, wherein each of the one or more shoulder straps includes a narrow portion and the adjustable loop includes at least one elastomeric patch. The carrying system further comprises a bottom strap assembly including a fixed loop and a bottom strap, wherein the fixed loop includes at least one elastomeric patch. The carrying system further comprises one or more buckles connecting the top strap assembly to the bottom strap assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Function LLC
    Inventors: Glenn Schmierer, James Marchbank