Abstract: A pet-carrying backpack is provided that includes a bag body having a carrying compartment therein, and shoulder straps attached to a front side of the bag body. A bottom-entry opening is disposed at a lower side of the bag body. The bottom-entry opening allows a bottom portion of the bag body to separate from the bag body.

Abstract: A pocket clip for a tool includes a mounting section that defines a width between a first side opposed to a second side. A friction section is flexibly connected to the mounting section, and the friction section has a distal end biased toward the tool when the mounting section is attached to the tool. An aperture is through the friction section. A first slot extends from the first side of the mounting section partially across the width of the mounting section, and at least a portion of the aperture through the friction section is aligned in line with the first slot. A first connector in the first slot of the mounting section attaches the mounting section to the tool.

Abstract: A cargo restraint system for securing cargo on a truck bed of a truck is provided. The cargo restraint system includes a cargo retaining sheet having first and second end portions and an interior sheet portion disposed between the first and second end portions. The first and second end portions extend parallel to a longitudinal axis of the cargo retaining sheet and are spaced apart from another and form first and second apertures, respectively, therein. The cargo restraint system further includes a first adjustable length strap that extends through the first aperture in the cargo retaining sheet and is attachable to the truck. The cargo restraint system further includes a second adjustable length strap that extends through the second aperture in the cargo retaining sheet and is attachable to the truck.

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.

Abstract: A backpack includes an upper cross member having a first end and a second end, and a lower cross member offset vertically from the upper cross member and having a third end and a fourth end. The frame includes a first rail connected to the upper cross member at the first end and the lower cross member inwards of the third end, and a second rail fixed to the upper cross member inwards from the first end and the lower cross member at the third end.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a spare tire carrier for a vehicle that can be adjustable for moving the spare tire into different positions. The spare tire carrier can be attached to existing components of a vehicle in order to move the spare tire's position, which can be advantageous for avoiding environmental hazards when off-roading.

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.

Abstract: A hydration pack includes a main body, a strap, a bladder, a hydration tube, a first chain of magnets, and a second chain of magnets. The main body defines a storage compartment. The strap is coupled to the main body. The bladder is disposed in the storage compartment of the main body and configured to retain liquid. The hydration tube includes a proximal end coupled to the bladder and a distal end. The first chain of magnets is disposed on the strap. The second chain of magnets is disposed along a length of the hydration tube. The first and second chains of magnets are configured to connect by magnetic forces and disconnect by a force exceeding the magnetic force of the first and second chains of magnets.

Abstract: A long-term outdoor storage container is provided to store items at a wildlife or game observation or hunting location, optionally adjacent a treestand or other elevated platform. The storage container can include a closure panel hingedly secured to a housing having integral legs that stabilize and/or space the container relative to a tree or other support, latches to securely close the panel relative to the housing, optionally in a waterproof sealed manner, an insert in an internal compartment of the container to stow items therein, and retention strap flanges to retain a retention strap that secures the container to a tree. The container can include flanges or loops to accommodate a lock and cable, thereby securing the container against theft. The container can include a display to display time, temperature, barometric pressure and other information.

Abstract: A hitch-mount bicycle carrier including a stinger, a support member coupled to the stinger by a variably configurable hub, a foot having a distal end disposed distally from the support member, and a manual actuator disposed at a distal end of the support member. The stinger is configured to be inserted into a hitch receiver of a vehicle. The support member is configured to be disposed in a plurality of orientations relative to the stinger. The support member supports one or more bicycles. The manual actuator includes a trigger coupled to the variably configurable hub to dispose the support member in the plurality of orientations. A portion of the foot is disposed below the trigger when the support member is in a bicycle carrying position.

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.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to wearable accessory carriers for mechanical circulatory support systems, and more specifically relates to belts for carrying peripheral components of a VAD. Such wearable accessory carriers may be suitable for carrying and retaining peripheral components of the VAD in a safe, comfortable, and convenient manner. In certain aspects, the invention provides a wearable accessory carrier configured as an elastic belt with several pockets for holding peripheral components. In other aspects, a wearable accessory carrier may be configured as a belt with a magnetic strip configured to carry one or more modular compartments or pockets for holding peripheral components via magnetic attachment. The wearable accessory carriers disclosed herein may be sized to fit around or configured to be worn on a patient's waist, lower or upper torso, thigh, calf, arm, or other limb.

Abstract: A strap adjustment device has a retaining body and a strap connector adjustably mounted in the retaining body. The retaining body has an interior cavity and a top opening extending in a horizontal direction, and at least one protrusion extending into the cavity. The strap connector has a strap connecting portion with at least one strap connecting element, and an adjustment portion disposed inside the cavity. The adjustment portion has a lower locking element and a spring mounted its end. When the spring is in a relaxed state, the protrusion prevents movement of the strap connector in the horizontal direction by blocking the lower locking element. Pressing the strap connector against the force of the spring moves the lower locking element below the protrusion, so that the strap connector can be moved in the horizontal direction to a new position within the retaining body.

Abstract: A ladder carrying device for a vehicle is equipped with a frame element (3) assigned, in its operative conditions (O) to be fixed above the vehicle (V). This frame element (3) is connected to a support member (9) for at least one ladder (S). The frame element (3) is provided with at least two longitudinal edges (13) at least approximately or substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle (V) and mutually and rigidly connected by at least one transversal element (15) a portion of which interposed between, and distant from, said longitudinal edges (13) carries at least one longitudinal stationary pivot (19) connected to a first end of a swinging body 21 whose opposite and second end is connected, by means of a longitudinal mobile pivot (23), to an oscillating element (25) connected to the support member (9).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to new and improved industrial containment bags wherein the improvement comprises providing methods and technologies for improving the integrity of such bags during processes designed for lifting, transporting storing and/or disposing of the same. In certain embodiments, the improvement includes providing methods and technologies for improving the sealing capabilities of the bag's closure systems. In other embodiments, the improvement includes providing methods and technologies for assessing the load balance of materials being contained in such industrial containment bags; and thereafter, compensating for any significant load imbalances. The present invention is also directed to methods of manufacturing, using, filling, lifting, transporting, storing, and/or disposing of such new and improved industrial containment bags.

Abstract: A binocular harness system having a pair of shoulder straps, a pair of upper torso straps, and a carrying pouch. The carrying pouch has a main body and a removable hood. The front side of the main body has a loop fastener panel that extends laterally across the front side. The hood has a front panel, a secondary panel that is configured to form a back and two sides of the hood, and an elongated pocket that extends along a rear edge and at least a portion of each side edge of the secondary panel. The elongated pocket contains a rod, and an elastomeric cord passes through a central bore in the rod, side portions of the elongated pocket, loops situated on either side of the back side of the main body, and conduits made of nylon webbing situated on or proximate to the bottom panel of the main body.

Abstract: A tactical belt or belt accessory system comprising an integral single layer strap having a two opposite ends, a top edge and a bottom edge, and at least one row of a plurality of openings distributed lengthwise along the strap between the two opposite ends, the openings being separated by links that are an integral part of the single layer strap, the openings configured to facilitate attachment of MOLLE-compatible accessories along a horizontal axis or a vertical axis without skipping any of the links.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein comprises an apparatus and method of use for holding, locking and transporting fishing rods on the exterior of a vehicle. The apparatus is easily and removably attached to a standard and commercially available trailer hitch. The invention is modular and adjustable; the number of rods carried can be changed, and the orientation in which the rods are mounted and transported can rotate between a vertical and horizontal configuration. Furthermore, the apparatus is constructed of lightweight, durable materials and can be readily disassembled for convenient storage.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide container mounts for mounting water bottles, bento boxes, tool holders or other containers in an aerodynamic position. According to one embodiment, the container mount can include an attachment member to attach to the bicycle frame or aerobars. One or more container support members are coupled to the attachment member in a fixed orientation or in a manner that allows the position of the support member to be adjusted. The container mounts can be configured so that the container is positioned within the aerodynamic profile of the rider's torso between the rider's arms (when viewed from the front) and is accessible by the rider while the rider maintains aerodynamic form.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments include a mechanism that provides a systemized way to attach straps to bags that provides for versatility in attachment of straps for both positioning on the bag and for modifying the length of the straps. These straps may be used as both handles and shoulder straps for the bag through different attachment configurations allowing for the bag to be worn (and used as) as one or more different types of bags (e.g., a purse, handbag, satchel, hobo bag, shoulder bag, crossbody bag, laptop bag, messenger bag, and/or tote bag) and a backpack.