Abstract: A carrying device for carrying a child on a shoulder of a person is disclosed. The device comprises a weight distribution support with a first end connected the shoulder strap and a second end connected to the back portion of the carrying device. In use, a force acting on the weight distribution support from below, pushes the shoulder strap and the shoulder support bar in an upward direction such that the first curve is further curved outwards, thus allowing the weight to be evenly distributed over the weight distribution support.

Abstract: There is provided a carrier device for mounting a drone controller on a torso of a person. The carrier device includes a torso plate and adjustment straps that position the torso plate in along a front middle portion of a person's torso. The carrier device includes a first of a first female connector and a first male connector coupled to the torso plate. The carrier device includes an elongate mount with a second of the first female connector and the first male connector coupled thereto. The elongate mount selectively couples to the torso plate via the first female and male connectors. The elongate mount includes a first of a second female connector and a second male connector. The carrier device includes a second of the second female connector and the second male connector connectable to the drone controller. The elongate mount selectively couples to the drone controller via the second female and male connectors.

Abstract: An extendable and retractable coupling system is configured with a retractable coupler that is tethered to a coupler body to retain valuable item to a person or other item. An extendable coupling system has a dual coupler having a fixed coupler that is stationary, or configured on the coupler body and a retractable coupler that is coupled to the coupler body by a tether. The retractable coupler may be coupled to a valuable item, such as a mobile phone and the fixed coupler may be coupled to a person clothing, such as to a belt loop, for example. The user may then extend the tether to use their mobile phone and place the phone back into a pocket when not in use. The tether may prevent the valuable item, such as the mobile phone, from dropping to the ground and being damaged.

Abstract: A harness assembly for carrying a hunting tree stand includes a first upper strap having a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion disposed between the first and second end portions: A second upper strap includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and an intermediate portion disposed therebetween. An upper strap buckle is coupled to the first end portion of the first upper strap and the first end portion of the second upper strap. A bridging strap includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion is coupled to the intermediate portion and is also coupled to the intermediate portion, such that an adjustable loop is formed by the bridging strap, the first end portion of the first upper strap, the upper strap buckle, and the first end portion of the second upper strap.

Abstract: Plastic corrugated reusable boxes are provided. Two opposite side panels 12 erected from a blank over fold lines 18 at bottom panel edges; said side panel 12 having flaps 20 attached on either side folded inward and interlocked with flaps 22 folded inward from the opposite side. Narrow flaps 32 attached to top edges of said side panels 12 folded inward and flat. The rest two opposite side panels 14 erected over fold lines at rest bottom panel edges; top flaps 30 attached to the rest two side panels 14 folded inward covering the top surface. Interlocked flaps 20 and 22 are standing underneath top flaps 30 and alongside two opposite side panels 14. Lock tabs 40 attached to top flaps 20 folded down and inserted into said lock slots embedded in narrow flaps 22 alongside side panels 12 top edges.

Abstract: A chest-worn, tactical gear support (CWTGS) assembly includes a cummerbund having an elongate band wrappable around a torso of a wearer with first and second end portions that adjustably engage to fit a girth of the wearer. In one version, a modular gear attachment belt of the CWTGS assembly has equipment receiving features on an outward surface and is releasably engaged on the cummerbund to form a chest rig. The modular gear attachment belt is expeditiously replaceable to reconfigure or replenish gears and stores of the CWTGS assembly. Alternatively or in addition, a tactical vest of the CWTGS assembly includes a front panel and a back panel connected by right and left shoulder straps. A rearward positioned portion of the cummerbund passes through a horizontal back sleeve of the tactical vest. An inner engagement surface of the cummerbund is releasably engaged to a front engagement surface of the tactical vest.

Abstract: A cargo box for a pickup truck having a divider system includes a first member selectively supported in the cargo box, and a second member selectively supported in the cargo box adjacent the first member. The first and second members are configured to establish one of a first configuration in which the cargo box is fully enclosed and a second configuration in which the cargo box includes a first portion that is fully exposed and a second portion that is fully enclosed.

Abstract: A harness assembly for an electrical appliance includes an upper support assembly and a lower support assembly. The upper support assembly includes an upper back pad and at least one shoulder strap emanating from the upper back pad. The upper back pad includes an upper pocket that receives an upper mounting plate of the electrical appliance therein, and an upper flap selectively connectable to the upper pocket to close the upper pocket and retain the upper mounting plate within the upper pocket. The lower support assembly includes a lower back pad and a waist belt emanating from the lower back pad. The lower back pad includes a lower pocket that receives a lower mounting plate of the electrical appliance therein, and a lower flap selectively connectable to the lower pocket to close the lower pocket and retain the lower mounting plate within the lower pocket.

Abstract: A container for holding and dispensing a granular product is disclosed, where the container includes handling and opening structures that are ergonomically designed to make carrying and dispensing the product easier and more convenient for a user.

Abstract: Apparatus and method to access external vehicle cargo carriers and cargo are disclosed for moving cargo from a vehicle's roof to the vehicle's hood and returning the cargo to the roof for storage. A particular embodiment consists of using existing vehicle external roof-rack mounts and cargo carriers to allow mobile crossbars to deliver the cargo carrier and the cargo to a position at the front of the vehicle. A self-contained control system provides locomotive force to deploy and retrieve the cargo carrier and cargo. A human interface is used to control the apparatus and includes manual checks to ensure safe use. The apparatus can be used without a control system and operated manually.

Abstract: A paperboard food container incudes a receptacle with an opening, and a closure disposed across the opening. The closure includes two surfaces, one having a tamper-evident region of weakness. One of the surfaces has an edge with a length and a tab attached to the edge, the tab having a first position wherein the tab overlies a portion of the surface having a length substantially equal to the length of the edge and a second position wherein the tab is spaced from the surface. One of the tab and the portion of the surface has an adhesive disposed thereon, and the other of the tab and the portion has a release coating disposed thereon. With the tab in the first position, the adhesive cannot be joined to the other surface, but with the tab in the second position, the surfaces may be joined to seal the closure.

Abstract: A polymer holster has an index finger slot on a distal wall portion of the holster for allowing a user to grip a handgun therein with a master grip before withdrawing the handgun therefrom. A thumb actuated release may be positioned on a proximal wall portion of the holster.

Abstract: A vehicle interior assembly includes a foldable layer that is convertible between an unfolded condition, in which it provides the working surface of a tabletop, and a folded condition, in which it supports one or more portable electronic devices in a tilted position. When deployed as part of a device holder, the foldable layer uncovers a portion of a base layer that includes edge supports for the mobile device(s). A plurality of polygonal segments interconnected by a corresponding plurality of hinge joints permits the foldable layer to change from a flat sheet to a hollow, self-supporting three-dimensional structure with a clean angular appearance in an origami-like manner that does not require complex linkages or mechanisms for the conversion.

Abstract: A bracket for quickly and securely attaching and un-attaching a container to a two wheeled vehicle under a wide range of environments and operating conditions. One planar side of the bracket is fastened to the container, and an opposite planar side of the bracket includes a plurality of attachment devices to attach and un-attach the bracket to a chassis bracket that is separately fastened to a chassis of the two wheeled vehicle.

Abstract: A box is made by folding a sheet of material. Preferably, the box is formed by applying adhesive and folding using a machine, and a waterproof or water-resistant coating is applied to the sheet of material so that the box is configured for use as a cooler. The box includes: a storage portion, including a bottom panel, first and second end panels, and first and second side panels; four corner panels; and first and second top panels. The top panels include openings that register when the box is assembled and in a closed configuration to define an opening to be used as a handhold for gripping the box. Reinforcing panels of one of the top panels includes flaps located on an interior of the box that cover the handhold opening. The box further preferably includes a locking tab and locking panel for latching closed the top panels of the box.

Abstract: A container is provided comprising: a bottom panel, at least one top panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, a plurality of front flanges and a plurality of back flanges, wherein the panels and flanges are connected together to define the container. Back lines of separation are formed in the first and second side panels, the at least one top panel and at an interface between the bottom panel and one of the back flanges such that a removable back portion can be separated from a remainder of the container via the back lines of separation so as to create a product exit opening. Front lines of separation are formed in one of the front flanges to define a tab, which is partially separable from a remainder of the one front flange.

Abstract: A soft-structured child carrier includes a body panel having a bottom end attached to a bottom portion of the waistband, a first shoulder strap, a second shoulder strap, a first shoulder strap attachment panel attached to the interior side of the body panel away from the side edges of the body panel and a second shoulder strap attachment panel attached to the interior side of the body panel and away from the side edges of the body panel. The first shoulder strap attachment panel provides a first flap that is movable away from the interior surface of the body panel and includes a first lower attachment point for the first shoulder strap. The second shoulder strap attachment panel provides a second flap that is movable away from the interior surface of the body panel and includes a second lower attachment point for the second shoulder strap.

Abstract: A waist mountable article carrying belt is also attachable about a jug. Two separate components combine together to create the belt, a base which includes a variety of compartments, slots, bands, and other devices designed to facilitate the carrying of various items, and a separate band with adjustable features allowing adjustment of its length. The band also includes fasteners at each end that are complementary to the fasteners on the ends of the base so that the band may be coupled to the base. The preferred jug includes an integrally molded handle and includes an opening between the handle and jug body that allows the band to be passed through the opening when fastening the base and band to the periphery of the jug.

Abstract: A modular backpack system includes a personal floatation harness having an automatic inflator mechanism and pack attachment features; and a plurality of pack modules selectively attachable to the pack attachment features to form a floatation-enhanced backpack. Each one of the plurality of pack modules may further include a different arrangement for accommodating accessories. For example, the different arrangements may include arrangements having different compartments. Other arrangements may have different attachment features. The different attachment features may include different lash points.

Abstract: A kayak rack or structure that is reversibly attachable to a kayak and used to help carry, stow, or attach articles to the kayak. Kayak rack includes two support arms or support beams that are flexibly attached together with a special flexible support coupling that allows the two support arms or support beams to pivot relative to each other but still keeps the two support arms or support beams permanently attached together, along with an angled stanchion rigidly attached to each support arm or support beam, wherein each angled stanchion is angled at the precise angle required to mate with and reversibly rigidly attach to an existing, original equipment manufacturer's fishing rod holder that is built into the kayak.