Patents by Inventor Ann Whitehill

Ann Whitehill has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Convertible, self adjusting, multimodal strap system for carrying bags and packs
    Patent number: 9826817
    Abstract: A multi-mode strap system (100) is convertible between a single arm shoulder bag configuration, a two armed backpack configuration, and a single armed cross body configuration. The strap system (100) includes first and second straps (102 and 104), first and second attachment mechanisms (106 and 108) and a linkage assembly (110). The attachment mechanisms (106 and 108) and linkage assembly (110) allow the straps (102 and 104) to move or slide freely during transitions between the three configurations. The transitions can thus be accomplished without manipulating and straps or buckles and without having to remove the pack, and the pack remains upright during transitions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Inventor: Ann Whitehill
  • CONVERTIBLE, SELF ADJUSTING, MULTIMODAL STRAP SYSTEM FOR CARRYING BAGS AND PACKS
    Publication number: 20160183666
    Abstract: A multi-mode strap system (100) is convertible between a single arm shoulder bag configuration, a two armed backpack configuration, and a single armed cross body configuration. The strap system (100) includes first and second straps (102 and 104), first and second attachment mechanisms (106 and 108) and a linkage assembly (110). The attachment mechanisms (106 and 108) and linkage assembly (110) allow the straps (102 and 104) to move or slide freely during transitions between the three configurations. The transitions can thus be accomplished without manipulating and straps or buckles and without having to remove the pack, and the pack remains upright during transitions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventor: Ann Whitehill