Combined With A Different Art Device Patents (Class 224/576)
  • Patent number: 11426324
    Abstract: A load-reducing massage backpack comprising the pack body and the back belt. An interlayer with an upper opening is arranged on the pack body against the back, an elastic fixed laminate is provided in the interlayer, the lower end of the fixed laminate is provided at the bottom of the interlayer and the upper end can extend out of the opening and is connected to the back belt, and the back of the pack body is against the waist and the massage apparatus. The present invention overcomes the defects existing in the prior backpack without massage function and in the prior massagers which only massage the waist, shoulder or back alone but cannot massage these positions simultaneously. An elastic fixed laminate is arranged on the backpack and a massage apparatus is disposed on the fixed laminate to massage the waist, shoulder and back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2022
    Inventor: Li Zhijian
  • Patent number: 11344469
    Abstract: A backpack, bag, baby carrier with removable massage panel, comprising a body and a back panel with at least one shoulder strap, wherein the back panel has an upper portion with a top part and a portion of the top edge of the top part is connected to the shoulder strap, a bottom area of the top part is connected to the back panel of the body by at least one adjustable band, wherein the top part has at least one massager apparatus, wherein the top part is a substantially rigid material that is at least 1 mm thick, wherein the massager apparatus has at least one massage head that is covered by a foam material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Inventor: Li Zhijian
  • Patent number: 11337887
    Abstract: An adjustable massage apparatus with: a body, a back panel, and at least two shoulder straps, the back panel has at least one massage apparatus and a substantially rigid material that is at least 1 mm thick, the massager apparatus has at least two massage heads which are retained on the back panel inside at least one tunnel, each of the massage heads are fixed on a band to provide the massage head on the band and moving in the tunnel which is substantially the same width as each of the massage heads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Inventor: Li Zhijian
  • Patent number: 11253762
    Abstract: Implementations of golf club head covers may include a body portion defining an internal cavity for receiving a golf club head, the internal cavity exposed at an opening in the body portion, a flap coupled to the body portion and configured to cover the opening of the body portion, a D-ring coupled to the body portion, and a strap coupled at an end of the D-ring. The strap may include an opening therein which receives a first end of the strap therethrough to couple the strap around the D-ring. The strap may be configured to secure the flap over the opening through coupling to a front face of the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Inventor: J. Travis Gaffney
  • Patent number: 11026501
    Abstract: A backpack (10) with a rapid-deploy front ballistic carrier (26) removably securable in a compartment (16) with an open top (22). The carrier (26) has shoulder straps (28) attached to a wall of the compartment (16) inside the compartment (16), and a handle (34) of the carrier (26) is configured to be exposed through the open top (22) when the carrier (26) is removably secured in the compartment (16), thus being accessible to the person wearing the backpack (10). The carrier (26) is removably secured in the compartment (16) by a retention system that includes a ripcord (42) (with a pull tab (50)) threaded through a) a channel (52) along a length of one of the backpack's shoulder harnesses (24), b) an opening (58) in a wall of the compartment (16), and c) a plurality of sealing eyelets (60) positioned adjacent the open top (22), and is then removably secured/anchored in an anchor eyelet (62) in the compartment (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: ACE LINK INDUSTRIAL, INC.
    Inventor: Jakub Aleksander Dabrowka
  • Patent number: 10952512
    Abstract: A decorative band system to be worn around a limb of a user includes, for example, an elongated band, a first connector, and a second connector. The elongated band includes an inner surface disposable towards the limb of the user, and an outer surface facing away. The first connector is attached to the elongated band between the first longitudinal edge and the second longitudinal edge, and releasably attachable to one or more interchangeable decorative ornamentation. The second connector is attached to the elongated band and releasably connectable to a card so that the card is spaced apart from the elongated band. The elongated band and the second connector are configured so that when the system is worn on the limb of the user and connected to the card, the card is maintainable in a fixed relationship alongside and parallel to the limb of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Inventor: Amy Cox
  • Patent number: 10924150
    Abstract: An expandable case that can expand to fit any rectangularly shaped mobile device is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the expandable case comprises a rectangular shaped back with a long axis and a short axis; a plurality of non-expandable components configured to form the rectangular shaped back wherein a subset of the plurality of non-expandable components curve around to form sides of the expandable case; a plurality of expandable components that couple the non-expandable components together to form the rectangular shaped back such that the rectangular shaped back can expand along the long and short axis; and, a window located at a top of the back wherein the window extends a full width of the rectangular shaped back and at least a quarter of the way down from a top of the rectangular shaped back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: ADVANCED WIRELESS INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Amir Parstabar, Ramin Rostami
  • Patent number: 10463139
    Abstract: A hydration sleeve can include: a band of sleeve material shaped and dimensioned to fit around a user's limb; a bladder pocket connected to the band of sleeve material; an opening extending into the bladder pocket to permit insertion of a hydration bladder into the bladder pocket; and a mouthpiece port extending through the band of sleeve material. Other embodiments and features, including single-use hydration bladders and garments incorporating hydration sleeves are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: DGM Creations LLC
    Inventors: Kyle Sola, Marcel Geser, Franziska Rieder
  • Patent number: 10460539
    Abstract: A system includes a portable locker including a container that may receive and store items and a first lock coupled to the container and that may lock the container to block access to the stored items. The first lock includes a detector that may receive a wireless signal, and receiving the wireless signal causes the first lock to lock or unlock. The system also includes a restraint coupled to the container and includes a second lock. The second lock may secure the portable locker to a rider of an amusement park ride.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Universal City Studios LLC
    Inventors: Amanda K. Zielkowski, Michelle Phillips, John Ugrin, Alexandria Catania, Steven C. Blum, Matthew Preston Jones
  • Patent number: 10136721
    Abstract: A bag with interchangeable elements for holding objects includes a detachable front panel, a central hollow compartment, a detachable back panel, a detachable hood, and at least two shoulder straps. The detachable front panel includes a fastening member positioned along a perimeter of the detachable front panel for fastening the detachable front panel to the central hollow compartment. The central hollow compartment accommodates multiple objects, for example, books, etc. The central hollow compartment includes fastening members positioned along opposing perimeters of the central hollow compartment. The detachable back panel includes a fastening member, positioned along a perimeter of the detachable back panel for fastening the detachable back panel to the central hollow compartment. The detachable hood includes at least two fastening members for fastening the detachable hood to the shoulder straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Inventor: Tamara Blanton
  • Patent number: 9364122
    Abstract: Disclosed is a towel in which a pouch is not provided and the decoupling of a towel body is possible, so that the towel can sufficiently washed and freely used in various fields. The towel is coupled to a portable terminal, a bag, a purse, a key holder, a diary, or a handbag. The towel includes a towel body, a pocket part provided on one surface of the towel body to receive the towel body, a connection member coupled to the pocket part, and a coupling member mounted in the connection member. As the towel is used, the pouch is not provided different from a conventional towel, so that the size of the towel is reduced and the fabrication cost is saved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Inventor: Dae Up Sohn
  • Publication number: 20150136824
    Abstract: A backcarrying including a carrying portion having a top, a bottom, a front, a rear and two sides. A strap arrangement can also be included for carrying the carrying portion as a backcarrying. The strap arrangement can have a pair of carrying straps. Each carrying strap can be secured to the carrying portion at about the bottom and extend upwardly along respective sides of the carrying portion, and redirected at about the top of said respective sides to extend around to the rear of the carrying portion, and being redirected at about the top of the rear to extend downwardly for securement at about the bottom of the carrying portion at the rear. The strap arrangement can redirect forces to support a load in the carrying portion from the sides of the carrying portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventor: Joan F. Demskey
  • Patent number: 9027810
    Abstract: A method for a user to produce a ballistic resistant carriable article through the user a) providing a desired article to be used as a container for at least one sheet of ballistic resistant material that is formable to the selected article, b) shaping said material by cutting or folding to the desired article and attaching through fastener to the interior surface of the article. The carriable article is preferably taken from the group of purse, attaché case, backpack and carry-on luggage. The at least one sheet of ballistic resistant material is attached to the interior surface of the article with fastener means, preferably taken from the group of double back tape, VELCRO®, snaps and glue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Inventor: John C. Piersol
  • Publication number: 20150122860
    Abstract: One possible embodiment of the invention could be a backpack for carrying folding chairs comprising a front panel, the front panel supporting at least one shoulder strap that is used to connect the backpack to an operator; a back panel; the back panel being connected to the front panel by a mutual bottom edge; one or more connection straps that can respectively removably further attach a front panel to a back panel; wherein when the backpack is carrying a folded folding chair that extends outwards past the front and back panels, the connection straps engage the folded folding chair to sandwich and otherwise hold the folded folding chair between the front panel and the back panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventor: Stephen Berei
  • Patent number: 9022269
    Abstract: A modular fishing vest system combining the load capacity of a backpack with the advantages of a fishing vest is described. The modular fishing vest system typically includes a fishing vest with a first storage module removably coupled to a back side of the vest. The first storage module can resemble a backpack. The modular fishing vest system typically further includes shoulder straps installed inside the fishing vest in order to transfer load to a user's shoulders. The shoulder straps are typically removably coupled to an inside surface of the vest. The modular fishing vest system further includes second storage modules detachably installed on a front side of the vest. The second storage modules can include a shelf pocket that opens to provide a shelf approximately horizontally disposed, on which pocket contents or other items can be supported.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Inventor: Philip Woodcock
  • Patent number: 9016449
    Abstract: The briefcase and backpack luggage includes a housing that may carry a plurality of items. The housing comprises a case portion of the housing that may store the items. A folder portion of the housing is coupled to the case portion of the housing. The folder portion of the housing may store items. A handle is coupled to the housing. The handle may be gripped. A strap is coupled to the housing. The strap may be positionable on the user so the housing is retained on the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Inventor: Oluwakemi S. Soboyejo
  • Publication number: 20150108191
    Abstract: A knee brace holster is disclosed herein. A knee brace is provided having an upper portion configured to wrap around at least a portion of a user's leg above the user's knee and a lower portion configured to wrap around at least a portion of the user's leg below the user's knee. The upper portion is rotatably and releasably connected to the lower portion. A mount is provided for mounting a holster to an outer surface of said knee brace.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventor: David M. Velarde
  • Patent number: 9010592
    Abstract: A decorative handkerchief deploying device comprises a wrist strap, a handkerchief assembly, and a spring retraction mechanism. The wrist strap is designed to be worn around a user's wrist. The handkerchief assembly is made of an absorbent material and is intended to be used primarily to control sneezes or coughs. In use, the user grasps a knob portion of the handkerchief and extends the handkerchief outwardly. The spring retraction mechanism allows the handkerchief assembly to be retracted back into a “ready” position on the bracelet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventor: James W. Toon, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20150102078
    Abstract: An article for carrying a concealed weapon having a main body forming an undergarment, at least one holster body incorporated with said main body, said holster body defining a holster cavity, and at least one magnet positioned inside or adjacent to said holster cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Alison Scutte, Darlene Cahill
  • Publication number: 20150102079
    Abstract: A mobile electronic device protective cover includes a cover body for holding a mobile electronic device, a sliding plate transversely mounted in a back side of the cover body and having a fragrant carrier and movable in and out of one lateral side of the cover body between an extended position and a received position, and a cover plate mounted in the back side of the cover body to keep the sliding plate from sight when the sliding plate is in the received position and having an air vent hole for enabling the good smell of the fragrance in the fragrant carrier to be diffused into the atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventor: KUO-CHUNG YANG
  • Patent number: 9004333
    Abstract: Holders and cases for supporting portable handheld electronic devices, such as but not limited to iPhones®, IPODS®, IPADS™, cellular phones, smart phones and the like. The holders and cases protect a portable handheld electronics device holder with a built on bottle opener fixed to a rear face of the holders and cases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Eat Dirt, LLC
    Inventors: Dean Monaco, John Santo, III
  • Publication number: 20150090756
    Abstract: Disclosed is a baby carrier having a seat disposed at an upper portion of a walking assistance robot such that the weight of a baby is supported by the floor while being distributed through the walking assistance robot, thereby significantly reducing a fatigue of a user generated when a baby is held in arms or carried on a back of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Inventors: Jong Won LEE, Yong Jae KIM, Jeong Hun KIM, Se Gon ROH, Min Hyung LEE, Youn Baek LEE, Byung June CHOI, Hyun Do CHOI
  • Patent number: 8985693
    Abstract: An upright sleep support system incorporates a head cushion having a face relief aperture to receive the eyes, nose, mouth and chin of a passenger placing his or her face against the head cushion with a hinged support structure for angular adjustment, sleeves that open in front to support the passengers arms, and a chest cushion on the back of the device. The chest cushion receives the passenger's chest in a forward leaning position. The head cushion is deployable from a backpack and the chest cushion is integrated into the back of the backpack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: William J. Purpura, Paula K. Purpura
  • Patent number: 8985419
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a kit of parts, system and method for providing survival assistance in an emergency, the kit of parts includes a sealable container for storing emergency tools and materials therein, a lid that removably attaches to the sealable container, a collapsible band that, when expanded, slidably engages the exterior circumference of the sealable container and that, when collapsed, is stored within the sealable container, a carabiner that attaches to the collapsible band, a first reshaped paper clip that attaches to the collapsible band and edible material, a second reshaped paper cip that attaches to the collapsible band and an edible material and a wire saw that attaches to the collapsible band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Inventor: John T. Cowan
  • Publication number: 20150076257
    Abstract: A portable backpack feeder apparatus including a granular-material container having a filling opening and a gravity-flow opening and flow sleeve extending from the gravity-flow opening of the container to an outflow opening, the flow sleeve being flexible along its length for manual flow control and for positioning and aiming the outflow opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: James Mauer
  • Publication number: 20150076201
    Abstract: A wristband container for an earpiece is worn on a user's wrist. It is used for containing an earpiece. The wristband container for an earpiece includes a container main body, a first band, and a second band. The first band and the second band are connected to the container main body to form a circular space for the user's wrist. The first band and the second band are used to fix the wristband container for an earpiece on the user's wrist. The container main body has a containing space to contain an earpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Kuo-Ping Yang
  • Publication number: 20150053734
    Abstract: Pack assemblies for dog walking are disclosed herein. Such assemblies can include, for example, an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion can include a first strap and a second strap. The lower portion can include a leash assembly having a slider and a leash clip configured to be detachably coupled to a dog leash. In some embodiments, the leash clip can slide along the slider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventor: Yvonne C. Smith
  • Patent number: 8960513
    Abstract: A backpack is disclosed for carrying a spotting scope or other optic device attached to a tripod. The backpack includes an optics storage compartment having an interior that is accessible from a front of the backpack and first and second tripod leg attachment structures positioned below the optics storage compartment for securing first and second legs of the tripod against a corresponding first and second side of the backpack. When the tripod is attached to the backpack by the first and second tripod leg attachment structures, the spotting scope is positioned to be rotatable into and out of the interior of the optics storage compartment by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: DayMen Canada Acquisition ULC
    Inventor: Kevin Crandall
  • Publication number: 20150048133
    Abstract: A shielded backpack for personal protection is presented. The shielded backpack includes a main bag forming a body of the backpack which further includes a front panel and a rear panel. The front and rear panels are attached to each other forming the side walls of the perimeter. The main bag also includes vertical positioning straps on the rear panel that extend from the top of the main bag towards the bottom of the main bag for being arranged on a user's back. The rear panel may also include a pocket configured to receive a rigid ballistic panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Laura Alba, Maria Catalina Henriquez
  • Publication number: 20150048134
    Abstract: A support vest configured to conform to a wearer's natural movements, allowing forces to be applied to selected areas, and permitting varying attachment points for a supported load. The support vest has a waistband, ventral and dorsal spar systems extending upward therefrom, the ventral and dorsal spar systems attached to a ventral and dorsal plate, respectively and connected to one another via should straps. Pivot systems are provided at the superior and inferior ends of the spar systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2013
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: John Christopher Fawcett, Garrett W. Brown, Jerry Holway
  • Publication number: 20150041511
    Abstract: A backpack that has an outward appearance of a stuffed character, while providing an imbedded tracker device to monitor the location of a child. The backpack includes a main compartment, adjustable straps, and one or more small compartments. The exterior surface of the main compartment is adapted to repel water and illuminate in low light environments. The interior surface of the main compartment includes an insulated lining with pockets. The upper end of the main compartment includes a Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking unit therein. The GPS tracking unit is adapted to communicate with a server and a GPS satellite to disclose the location of a child that is carrying the backpack. The small compartments are adapted to store emergency supplies such as a first aid kit and an emergency contact card. In this way, the present invention facilitates parents and guardians in supervision and monitoring of a child.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventor: Dennis Powell
  • Patent number: 8950640
    Abstract: An adjustable load transfer apparatus adapted to transfer a portion of a load between a torso-covering garment and a belt at the user's waist. The apparatus includes a post adapted for insertion into the interior passageway of a female body. The insertable post includes cutouts disposed in spaced-apart, stacked relation along a lateral edge. The thickness dimension of the insertable post is such that the insertable post can pass beneath a locking tooth in the female body when the locking tooth is in a raised position. The cutouts are sized and positioned to receive the locking tooth when the locking tooth is lowered. The apparatus is adapted to releasably engage webbing loops disposed at the surface of the torso-covering garment and/or the belt structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A J Iannello, Martin J. Nilsen
  • Patent number: 8944299
    Abstract: The present invention relates to intravenous (IV) administration apparatus (1) and more particularly to a mobile intravenous (IV) administration apparatus (1) that can be fasten to a human body. The apparatus (1) is having a holder assembly (2) which pivotedly holding IV drip bag (4) such that the IV drip bag (4) may swing freely and maintain in its upright position regardless of the movement of the patient. The top cover of the holder assembly (2) may be raised or lowered to fit different sizes of IV drip bag (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Inventor: Siow Kuang Ling Siew Kuang Choong
  • Patent number: 8944300
    Abstract: A wearable umbrella which is worn by the intended user of the umbrella and once in an opened position, the umbrella remains in the opened position without requiring the user to have to use his or hands to hold the umbrella. The umbrella generally comprises a canopy supported by a plurality of curved ribs that are pivotable from a down/closed position to a fully extended/“in use” position. When fully extended the pivot mechanisms lock in place so that canopy stays open on its, thus freeing the wearer's hands. The umbrella is supported and secured to the wearer through a back panel and adjustable waist and shoulder straps. A support member which can also be attached to the back panel supports the pivot mechanisms, curved ribs and canopy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Nubrella Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Alan Kaufman
  • Publication number: 20150031255
    Abstract: A fishing vest is provided having a degree of flotation to assist the angler in the water and also having an auxiliary pack located in the front of the vest which provides an integral and portable work surface for creating or repairing fishing flies and lures and also provides integral storage for tools and fishing tackle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Jeremy D. Oehlert, Jake L. Hillard
  • Patent number: 8939333
    Abstract: It comprises a hollow box with openings for permitting operate most of its functions while the device is inside, open by one of its sides for introducing the device, an oscillating piece for closing the case, a pair of belts, a quick coupling system to connect the case and its base by way of a circular coupling that is part of the base, which will be attached to the wrist of the user, having in between an anti-radiation protection. Furthermore is suitable for devices with or without cover, in this latter case the openings are designed to be watertight by assembling some elements on them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Inventor: Óscar Sevilla Álvarez
  • 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: 20150001269
    Abstract: A support arm interface for connecting a dynamic assist support arm to an exoskeleton structure having a chassis, a connection component on the chassis configured to pivotably attach a dynamic assist support arm thereto, a connection component on the chassis configured to attach an exoskeleton thereto and a leveling mechanism attached to the chassis and configured to level the dynamic assist support arm interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Anthony D. Sacksteder
  • Publication number: 20140374456
    Abstract: A portable tennis apparatus comprising a tennis bag, a tennis ball retrieving unit, a stretchable back bar and an extendable bottom stand. The ball retrieving unit retrieves balls on the ground directly to the bag; the stretchable back bar can be pulled up and pushed around with rolling means on the ground easily. The top opening of the bag made it easy to reach the balls for replay. The extendable stand can raise the tennis bag at a desirable level for dispensing balls so that the player does not have to bend down. The stretchable back bar and the stand can be put back to their original position during the transportation of the apparatus, such as between tennis court and player's home. The entire apparatus is light-weighted, easily carried and operated single-handed. This apparatus is truly an “all-in-one” tennis apparatus, and a revolution in the field of tennis equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Tiffany Tong Zhang, Ching Qing Guo
  • Patent number: 8910843
    Abstract: A self-weighing backpack includes a container body that is connected to right and left carry straps that include strain gauges. Processing circuitry is included that compares dynamic force measurements to a predetermined threshold force and generates an alert when the predetermined threshold force is exceeded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Inventor: Bader Abdullah Almalki
  • Patent number: 8893937
    Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, a multiple mode portable wheeled backpack includes: a backpack section and an extended trailing section that is removably coupled to the backpack section, wherein the extended trailing section includes a plurality of wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Inventor: Jared D. Bristol
  • Publication number: 20140339279
    Abstract: This invention discloses a fastener for fastening a carry bag to a person's body, characterized by a garment having at least one reinforced member. The reinforced member is integrally formed with the garment. It has an elongate strap and a container portion of a backpack or rucksack. The reinforced member includes connector means for connecting the reinforced member to an engagement means of the carry bag. The garment may be, for example, a waistcoat, collared vest or a front portion of a waistcoat or collared vest that extends to a carry bag, rucksack, or backpack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventor: Jenipher Adero Achola
  • Publication number: 20140326771
    Abstract: A self-weighing backpack includes a container body that is connected to right and left carry straps that include strain gauges. Processing circuitry is included that compares dynamic force measurements to a predetermined threshold force and generates an alert when the predetermined threshold force is exceeded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventor: Bader Abdullah ALMALKI
  • Publication number: 20140326770
    Abstract: Small waterproof waist or shoulder bag which can immediately be transformed into a lifejacket The small waterproof waist or shoulder (1) (2), bag suitable for use while in the water is very useful for the protection of valuables such as keys, money, mobile phone from theft while swimming, and at the same time it can save the user from drowning since it includes a built in lifejacket (3) with an automatic blowing mechanism (5) with a CO2 cartridge (4). Finally, it can be worn by anyone since it is small and discreet and it allows the use of a mobile phone or other music device during swimming.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2013
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventor: Christos Michelakis
  • Publication number: 20140319191
    Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a reservoir, such as a mud pan, operatively coupled to a light source. The light source can be adapted to illuminate a surface when operatively held by a user. Imperfections of the surface can be more visible to a user of the reservoir as a result of said illumination. The user can remove spackling compound from the reservoir to repair the imperfections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Wood
  • Publication number: 20140305982
    Abstract: The present invention is a loadbearing device known by the Applicants' as the “Central Osteoarticular Relief and Performance Structured Load Distribution System” (“CORPS-LDS”), which is worn by a user to help distribute the weight of a load being carried or borne by the user. More specifically, the weight is substantially shifted from the user's shoulders to their hips while not overly inhibiting the user's range of motion. Furthermore, it is an aspect of the CORPS-LDS to distribute the weight being carried in a manner that reduces the strain on the spine and back while lessening the metabolic expenditure of the user. Moreover, the present invention is a protective vest system that utilizes the present invention's CORPS-LDS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY, U.S. MARINE CORPS
    Inventors: JAMES LEON PELLAND, PAUL MELVIN LEE, III, TIMOTHY TYLER MERICA, BARBARA JEAN QUINN, TREVOR HUMPHREY SCOTT, BRIAN WILBUR ROBIE, DERRICK EMMETT DILLON, WILLIAM FRANCIS CARNEY, JOHN ANTHONY KIREJCZYK
  • Patent number: 8844717
    Abstract: A collapsible upright tool caddy system for toting and storing tools and job site equipment features a first tool caddy panel with a first panel stiff pocket located on a first panel front surface. A closed loop first handle is located on a first tool caddy panel top edge. The system features a second tool caddy panel with a second panel stiff pocket located on a second panel front surface. A closed loop second handle is located on a second tool caddy panel top edge. The first tool caddy panel top edge is pivotally located on the second tool caddy panel top edge and secured via a joining panel enveloping the first tool caddy panel and the second tool caddy panel at the first tool caddy panel top edge and the second tool caddy panel top edge via a joining panel channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Inventor: Stacy R. Ross
  • Publication number: 20140263517
    Abstract: A jacket includes an inner harness, a jacket for wearing over the harness, and a load for attachment to the harness through attachment openings in the jacket. The load can be an airbag, a backpack, or other load or load carrying member for attaching to the harness. The jacket has at least one back opening providing access to the inner harness, to facilitate the attachment of the load to the harness. The jacket can be readily removed without disturbing the harness or its load. The removed jacket is effectively carried by the load and/or harness to which the load is secured. The inner harness can be used to carry loads without using the jacket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Corbin J. Redli
  • Publication number: 20140263516
    Abstract: A portable platform for removable attachment to a vertically oriented base support includes a back portion and a base pivotably attached thereto. The back portion includes a coupling member configured for connection to a mounting member attachable to a vertically oriented base support. The base includes a brace extending therefrom. The base and back portion are movable between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration such that the brace pressibly engages the vertically oriented base support when in the unfolded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: The System Tree Stands, LLC
    Inventors: Howard HABBERSTAD, JR., Mike BEATTY
  • 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