Multi-purpose strap and belt

The present disclosure provides for systems/designs for a multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system that facilitates ready access to a variety of attachments. A multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system that includes attachments features for releasably securing tools or accessories to the dual strap and belt system is disclosed. The multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system has particular application for outdoors-related activities, e.g., fishing, hunting, hiking, climbing or the like. The present disclosure provides for systems/designs for a strap for a transporting device that can also function as a belt for outdoors-related activities, where the multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system/design includes attachment features for releasably securing tools or accessories to the dual strap and belt system/design, and where the tools or accessories are readily accessible to the activity participant.

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Description
BACKGROUND

1. Technical Field

The present disclosure is directed to an advantageous multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system that facilitates ready access to a variety of attachments and, more particularly, to a multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system that includes attachment features for releasably securing tools or accessories to the dual strap and belt system. The disclosed multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system has particular application for outdoors-related activities, e.g., fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain climbing or the like.

2. Background Art

Straps for a transporting device (e.g., bags, containers, pouches, boxes or the like) for outdoors-related activities are known. Many transporting devices for outdoors-related activities are designed or manufactured with straps to impart, for example, improved carrying and/or handling characteristics to the transporting device.

For certain outdoors activities, a transporting device having a strap designed with padding is preferred, whereas in other applications, a transporting device having a strap designed with no padding is desired. Straps for a transporting device are made out of a variety of materials, and the straps may have strap lengths and widths of various sizes, with strap designs generally developed to accommodate specific needs and/or environmental factors. Thus, as is readily apparent, strap manufacture for use with a transporting device is highly specialized in the outdoor industry.

In various outdoors-related activities, it is desirable to have a belt attached to the activity participant, with the belt having tools or accessories connected to the belt, and where the tools or accessories are readily accessible to the activity participant. For example, fisherman are frequently confronted with the need for ready access to tools or accessories such as, for example, a knife, a pair of pliers, or terminal tackle. Similarly, there are instances in climbing/hiking activities where ready access to a tool or accessory is highly beneficial, e.g., when it is desirable to have ready access to a knife, a carabiner, or the like.

Belts for outdoor activities take many forms. Sheaths or holders or the like for some tools and/or accessories are generally available for use in conjunction with many belts for outdoor activities. In general, sheaths or holders or the like slide or clip over the belt and provide a housing or holding space for the tool or accessory.

However, sheaths or holders or the like are not available for every tool or accessory desired by the activity participant. For example, in the fishing field, sheaths or holders or the like for use in conjunction with belts are not available for every tool or accessory needed by the fisherman. For example, fisherman often attempt to keep needed tools or accessories close-at-hand when fishing (e.g., tackle and/or terminal tackle, etc.), so as to permit ready access and use. However, current practice allows for a risk that such items will not be within reach when needed, thereby placing the fisherman at risk of wasting valuable fishing time and/or losing a fish on the line. In addition, some fishermen, for example, wading, surf-casting or offshore fishermen, often need a place to hold an item (e.g., fishing rod, gaff or surf casting accessory) while using their hands for some other activity (e.g., changing a lure, releasing a fish).

In addition, the belts themselves are often unavailable to the activity participant. For example, in the fishing field, offshore or wading fisherman who have forgotten, lost or damaged their belt often will be very far distances from retrieving or replacing their belt. Similarly, hikers or climbers who have lost, damaged or forgotten their belt often will be very far distances from retrieving or replacing their belt. Thus, current practice allows for a risk that a needed tool or accessory (e.g., knife, carabiner, etc.) will not be readily accessible to the activity participant. For example, experienced fishermen generally keep a line-cutting knife close-at-hand when fishing offshore. However, current practice allows for a risk that a line-cutting knife will not be within reach when needed, thereby placing the fisherman at risk of being pulled overboard by a strong fish.

Thus, despite efforts to date, a need remains for systems/designs for a strap for a transporting device that can also function as a belt for outdoors-related activities, where the multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system/design includes attachment features for releasably securing tools or accessories to the dual strap and belt system/design, and where the tools or accessories are readily accessible to the activity participant.

These and other needs are satisfied by the disclosed multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system/design, as described in detail herein below.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure provides for an advantageous multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system that facilitates ready access to a variety of attachments and, more particularly, to a multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system that includes attachment features for releasably securing tools or accessories to the dual strap and belt system. The disclosed multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system has particular application for outdoors-related activities, e.g., fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain climbing or the like.

The present disclosure provides for a dual strap and belt system including at least one elongated strip, at least one attachment module positioned on the at least one elongated strip, a first end fastener adjustably positioned along the length of the at least one elongated strip, a second end fastener adjustably positioned along the length of the at least one elongated strip, each of the first and second end fasteners including an engagement structure that is configured and dimensioned to releasably fasten to a transporting device to allow a user to utilize the elongated strip in connection with the transporting device, and the engagement structure associated with the first and second end fasteners being configured and dimensioned to releasably fasten together around a user's body to allow a user to utilize the elongated strip as a belt.

In one embodiment, the present disclosure also provides for a dual strap and belt system further including a padded portion and a second elongated strip, wherein the at least one elongated strip is securedly, fixedly attached to one end of the padded portion, and the second elongated strip is securedly, fixedly attached to the opposite end of the padded portion. The present disclosure also provides for a dual strap and belt system wherein the first end fastener is adjustably positioned along the length of the at least one elongated strip, and where the second end fastener is adjustably positioned along the length of the second elongated strip. In one embodiment, the present disclosure also provides for a dual strap and belt system wherein the padded portion further comprises a waterproof or water-resistant exterior material.

The present disclosure also provides for a dual strap and belt system wherein the form of the at least one elongated strip is selected from the group consisting of nylon, braided nylon, polypropylene, polyester, polyethylene, leather, cotton and combinations thereof. The present disclosure also provides for a dual strap and belt system wherein the transporting device is selected from the group consisting of a bag, container, pouch, box, suitcase, sack and purse. The present disclosure also provides for a dual strap and belt system wherein the first and second end fasteners are selected from the group consisting of releasable snap-on fasteners, releasable clip-on fasteners, releasable button-on fasteners, zip-on fasteners, releasable strap-on fasteners, Velcro® fasteners and combinations thereof.

In one embodiment, the present disclosure also provides for a dual strap and belt system wherein the at least one attachment module is slidably moveable in either direction along the at least one elongated strip. The present disclosure also provides for a dual strap and belt system wherein the at least one attachment module is securedly, fixedly attached to the at least one elongated strip. The present disclosure also provides for a dual strap and belt system wherein the at least one attachment module includes at least one opening sized to receive an attachment insert fitting located on an releasable attachment article to allow a user to attach a releasable attachment article to the attachment module.

In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides for a dual strap and belt system where the user is utilizing the elongated strip in connection with the transporting device. In another embodiment, the present disclosure provides for a dual strap and belt system where the user is utilizing the elongated strip as a belt.

The present disclosure also provides for a dual strap and belt system wherein the releasable attachment article is a utility pod for fishing applications. The present disclosure also provides for a dual strap and belt system wherein the releasable attachment article is a rigging sheath for fishing applications. In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides for a dual strap and belt system wherein the rigging sheath houses rigging tubes. The present disclosure also provides for a dual strap and belt system wherein the releasable attachment article is a sheath for fishing applications. The present disclosure also provides for a dual strap and belt system wherein the releasable attachment article is a container for fishing applications.

The present disclosure also provides for a dual strap and belt system including a padded portion, a first elongated strip fixedly attached to one end of the padded portion, a second elongated strip fixedly attached to the other end of the padded portion, a first end fastener adjustably positioned along the length of the first elongated strip, a second end fastener adjustably positioned along the length of the second elongated strip, at least one attachment module positioned on the first or second elongated strip, the at least one attachment module having at least one opening sized to receive an attachment insert fitting located on an releasable attachment article to allow a user to attach a releasable attachment article to the attachment module, each of the first and second end fasteners including an engagement structure that is configured and dimensioned to releasably fasten to a transporting device to allow a user to utilize the elongated strip in connection with the transporting device, and the engagement structure associated with the first and second end fasteners being configured and dimensioned to releasably fasten together around a user's body to allow a user to utilize the elongated strip as a belt.

In one embodiment, the present disclosure also provides for a dual strap and belt system wherein the transporting device is a bag. The present disclosure also provides for a dual strap and belt system wherein the releasable attachment article is selected from the group consisting of utility pod, rigging sheath, sheath, pouch, container, bag and box.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURE(S)

To assist those of skill in the art in making and using the disclosed multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system/design, reference is made to the accompanying figures, wherein:

FIG. 1A is a front view of an exemplary transporting device that includes a releasable multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 1B is a back view of an exemplary transporting device that includes a releasable multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a front view of an exemplary multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system that shows an exemplary belt according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a front view of a portion of an exemplary belt that shows exemplary attachment modules according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 4A is a front view of an exemplary releasable attachment article for use with the dual strap and belt system according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 4B is a back view of an exemplary releasable attachment article for use with the dual strap and belt system that shows an exemplary attachment insert fitting according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 5A is a front view of an exemplary releasable attachment article for use with the dual strap and belt system according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 5B is a back view of an exemplary releasable attachment article for use with the dual strap and belt system that shows an exemplary attachment insert fitting according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 6A is a front view of an exemplary releasable attachment article for use with the dual strap and belt system according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 6B is a back view of an exemplary releasable attachment article for use with the dual strap and belt system that shows an exemplary attachment insert fitting according to the present disclosure;

FIG. 7A is a front view of an exemplary releasable attachment article for use with the dual strap and belt system according to the present disclosure; and

FIG. 7B is a back view of an exemplary releasable attachment article for use with the dual strap and belt system that shows an exemplary attachment insert fitting according to the present disclosure.

 DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENT(S)

The present disclosure provides for an advantageous multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system that facilitates ready access to a variety of attachments. In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides for a multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system that includes attachment features for releasably securing tools or accessories to the dual strap and belt system. The disclosed dual strap and belt system is particularly adapted for use in connection with outdoors-related activities, e.g., fishing, hiking, climbing and the like. In an exemplary embodiment, the present disclosure provides for systems/designs for a strap for a transporting device that may also function as a belt for outdoors-related activities, where the multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system/design includes attachment features for releasably securing tools or accessories to the dual strap and belt system/design, and where the tools or accessories are readily accessible to the user.

In one embodiment, the multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system can be employed as a strap utilized in connection with a transporting device (e.g., bag, container, pouch, box or the like). In an exemplary embodiment, the dual strap and belt system imparts improved carrying and/or handling characteristics to the transporting device. In an exemplary embodiment, the dual strap and belt system may also be unfastened from the transporting device and utilized as a belt that provides ready access to a variety of attachments. In an exemplary embodiment, the multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system includes attachment features for releasably securing tools or accessories to the dual strap and belt system/design, and where the tools or accessories are readily accessible to the user. In an exemplary embodiment, the tools or accessories can be releasably attached to the dual strap and belt system/design and therefore readily accessible when the dual strap and belt system is utilized as a strap in connection with a transporting device, or the tools or accessories can be releasably attached to the dual strap and belt system/design and therefore readily accessible when the dual strap and belt system is unfastened from the transporting device and is utilized as a belt.

With reference to FIGS. 1A and 1B, an exemplary dual strap and belt system 12 is depicted releasably fastened to a transporting device 10. Exemplary transporting device 10 takes the form of a bag, although the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Rather, transporting device 10 may take a variety of forms, including without limitation, a container, pouch, box, suitcase, sack, purse or the like.

In the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 1, strap and belt system 12 includes padded portion 13. In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, padded portion 13 takes the form of a conventional padded portion of a strap attached to a transporting device, although the present disclosure is not limited thereto. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, padded portion 13 includes a waterproof or water resistant exterior material. In an alternative embodiment, dual strap and belt system 12 does not have a padded portion 13.

With reference to FIGS. 1A and 2, in an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, strap and belt system 12 includes elongated strips 18, 19. In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, elongated strips 18, 19 take the form of nylon, although the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Rather, elongated strips 18, 19 may take a variety of forms, including without limitation, braided nylon, polypropylene, polyester, polyethylene, leather, cotton or the like. In an alternative embodiment, strap and belt system 12 includes a single elongated strip.

With reference to FIG. 1A, FIG. 1B and FIG. 2, dual strap and belt system 12 includes end fasteners 14 and 15. End fastener 14 may be adjustably positioned at any location along the length of elongated strip 18. End fastener 15 may be adjustably positioned at any location along the length of elongated strip 19. In an alternative embodiment, strap and belt system 12 includes a single elongated strip, and end fasteners 14, 15 may be adjustably positioned at any location along the length of the elongated strip.

As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, dual strap and belt system 12 is fastened to transporting device 10 by fastening end fastener 14 of strap and belt system 12 to transporting device strap fastener 16 of transporting device 10, and by fastening end fastener 15 of strap and belt system 12 to transporting device strap fastener 17 of transporting device 10. In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, end fasteners 14, 15 and transporting device strap fasteners 16, 17 take the form of releaseable snap-on fasteners, although the present disclosure is not limited to this type of engagement structure. Rather, end fasteners 14, 15 and transporting device strap fasteners 16, 17 may take a variety of forms, including without limitation, releasable clip-on fasteners, releasable button-on fasteners, zip-on fasteners, releasable strap-on fasteners, Velcro® fasteners or the like.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, when the strap and belt system 12 is fastened to transporting device 10, the length of the strap and belt system 12 is adjustable by lengthening or shortening elongated strips 18, 19 with belt strip length adjusters (not shown). In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure and as depicted in FIG. 1A and FIG. 3, elongated strips 18, 19 are securedly, fixedly attached to both ends of padded portion 13 of strap and belt system 12.

As shown in FIGS. 1A, 2 and 3, strap and belt system 12 includes at least one attachment module 20. In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one attachment module 20 is securedly positioned around elongated strip 18 or 19 in a way that the at least one attachment module 20 is slidably moveable in either direction along elongated strip 18 or 19. In an alternative embodiment, the at least one attachment module 20 is securedly, fixedly attached to elongated strip 18 or 19.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure and as depicted in FIG. 3, the at least one attachment module 20 includes an opening 22 sized to receive an attachment insert fitting located on an releasable attachment article. With reference to FIG. 4A and 4B, an exemplary releasable attachment article 30 for use with the dual strap and belt system 12 is depicted. As show in FIG. 4B, releasable attachment article 30 includes an attachment portion 31, where attachment portion 31 further includes an attachment insert fitting 33. Attachment insert fitting 33 is sized to fit into opening 22 of the at least one attachment module 20 of strap and belt system 12. For example, in an exemplary embodiment and as shown in FIGS. 3 and FIG. 4B, when releasable attachment article 30 is rotated 90 degrees in either direction, attachment insert fitting 33 may be inserted into opening 22 of the at least one attachment module 20 of strap and belt system 12. In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, after the insert fitting 33 of the releasable attachment article 30 is inserted into the opening 22 of the at least one attachment module 20, the releasable attachment article 30 is releasably, securedly attached to the attachment module 20 of the strap and belt system 12 by rotating the releasable attachment article 30 by 90 degrees in either direction. In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, if and when it is desired to remove the releasable attachment article 30 from the attachment module 20 of the strap and belt system 12, the releasable attachment article 30 is rotated by 90 degrees in either direction and the attachment insert fitting 33 is removed from the opening 22 of the attachment module 20, thereby releasing the releasable attachment article 30 from attachment module 20 of the strap and belt system 12. In an exemplary embodiment, releasable attachment article 30 may be attached and/or unattached from the strap and belt system 12 when the strap and belt system 12 is being employed as a strap fastened to a transporting device 10, or releasable attachment article 30 may be attached and unattached from the strap and belt system 12 when the strap and belt system 12 is unfastened from the transporting device 10 and is being employed as a belt.

In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure and with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, the strap and belt system 12 is depicted unfastened from the transporting device 10. In an exemplary embodiment and as depicted in FIG. 2, when the strap and belt system is employed as a belt worn by the user, end fasteners 14 and 15 are fastened together after the user places the strap and belt system 12 around the user's body. In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, end fasteners 14, 15 take the form of releaseable snap-on fasteners, although the present disclosure is not limited to this type of engagement structure. Rather, end fasteners 14, 15 may take a variety of forms, including without limitation, releasable clip-on fasteners, releasable button-on fasteners, zip-on fasteners, releasable strap-on fasteners, Velcro® fasteners or the like. In an exemplary embodiment, once the strap and belt system 12 is fastened around the user's body, the strap and belt system 12 may be tightened or loosened accordingly around the user's body by lengthening or shortening the elongated strips 18, 19 with belt strip length adjusters (not shown).

With reference to FIG. 4A and 4B, an exemplary releasable attachment article 30 is depicted. In an exemplary embodiment, releasable attachment article 30 is a hollow, cylindrical releasable attachment article. In an exemplary embodiment, when the strap and belt system 12 is unfastened from the transporting device 10 and is being employed by the user as a belt, releasable attachment article 30 may be releasably, securedly attached to the strap and belt system 12 in the manner as previously described above. After releasable attachment article 30 is releasably, securedly attached to the strap and belt system 12 by the user who is employing the strap and belt system 12 as a belt worn around the user's body, the user may utilize releasable attachment article 30 as a utility pod. For example, if the user is participating in the field of fishing, the user may utilize attachment article 30 as a place to hold an item, such as, for example, to hold a fishing rod, gaff or surf casting accessory so that the user has the ability to use his/her hands for some other activity (e.g., changing a lure, releasing a fish).

In an alternative embodiment, when the strap and belt system 12 is fastened to the transporting device 10 and is being employed by the user as a strap for a transporting device, releaseable attachment article 30 may be attached to the strap and belt system 12 in the manner as previously described above, and the user may utilize the releasable attachment article as a utility pod.

With reference to FIG. 5A and 5B, an exemplary releasable attachment article 40 is depicted. In an exemplary embodiment, releasable attachment article 40 is a rigging sheath designed to house rigging tubes 45. In an exemplary embodiment, when the strap and belt system 12 is unfastened from the transporting device 10 and is being employed by the user as a belt, releasable attachment article 40 may be releasably, securedly attached to the strap and belt system 12 in the manner as previously described above. After releasable attachment article 40 is releasably, securedly attached to the strap and belt system 12 by the user who is employing the strap and belt system 12 as a belt worn around the user's body, the user may utilize releasable attachment article 40 as a rigging sheath. For example, if the user is participating in the field of fishing, the user may utilize attachment article 40 as a place to hold an item, such as, for example, to hold rigging floss and/or to hold rigging needles. For example, in one embodiment, in the field of fishing, rigging tube 45 of attachment article 40 may be employed by the user to hold rigging needles. In an alternative embodiment, rigging tube 45 of attachment article 40 may be employed by the user to hold such items as, for example, a cigar and/or a lighter or the like.

In an alternative embodiment, when the strap and belt system 12 is fastened to the transporting device 10 and is being employed by the user as a strap for a transporting device, releaseable attachment article 40 may be attached to the strap and belt system 12 in the manner as previously described above, and the user may utilize the releasable attachment article 40 as a rigging sheath.

With reference to FIG. 6A and 6B, an exemplary releasable attachment article 50 is depicted. In an exemplary embodiment, releasable attachment article 50 is a sheath designed to house various tools and/or accessories (e.g., knife, pliers, terminal tackle). In an alternative embodiment, attachment article 50 may be, for example, a pouch or the like.

In an exemplary embodiment, when the strap and belt system 12 is unfastened from the transporting device 10 and is being employed by the user as a belt, releasable attachment article 50 may be releasably, securedly attached to the strap and belt system 12 in the manner as previously described above. After releasable attachment article 50 is releasably, securedly attached to the strap and belt system 12 by the user who is employing the strap and belt system 12 as a belt worn around the user's body, the user may utilize releasable attachment article 50 as a sheath. For example, if the user is participating in the field of fishing, the user may utilize attachment article 50 as a place to hold an item, such as, for example, to hold needed tackle, terminal tackle or accessories or the like (e.g., knife, pliers, lures, balloons, rubber bands, leader material, wind-ons, sinkers, hooks, rigging needles, rigging floss, etc.) close-at-hand when fishing.

In an alternative embodiment, when the strap and belt system 12 is fastened to the transporting device 10 and is being employed by the user as a strap for a transporting device, releaseable attachment article 50 may be attached to the strap and belt system 12 in the manner as previously described above, and the user may utilize the releasable attachment article 50 as a sheath.

With reference to FIG. 7A and 7B, an exemplary releasable attachment article 60 is depicted. In an exemplary embodiment, releasable attachment article 60 is a container designed to house various tools and/or accessories (e.g., terminal tackle, lures, balloons, rubber bands, leader material, wind-ons, sinkers, hooks, rigging needles, rigging floss, etc.) close-at-hand when fishing, for example. In an alternative embodiment, attachment article 60 may be, for example, a bag or box or the like.

In an exemplary embodiment, when the strap and belt system 12 is unfastened from the transporting device 10 and is being employed by the user as a belt, releasable attachment article 60 may be releasably, securedly attached to the strap and belt system 12 in the manner as previously described above. After releasable attachment article 60 is releasably, securedly attached to the strap and belt system 12 by the user who is employing the strap and belt system 12 as a belt worn around the user's body, the user may utilize releasable attachment article 60 as a housing container. For example, if the user is participating in the field of fishing, the user may utilize attachment article 60 as a place to hold an item, such as, for example, to hold needed tackle, terminal tackle or accessories or the like close-at-hand when fishing.

In an alternative embodiment, when the strap and belt system 12 is fastened to the transporting device 10 and is being employed by the user as a strap for a transporting device, releaseable attachment article 60 may be attached to the strap and belt system 12 in the manner as previously described above, and the user may utilize the releasable attachment article 60 as a housing container.

Although the multi-purpose, dual strap and belt systems of the present disclosure have been described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, the present disclosure is not limited to such exemplary embodiments and/or implementations. Rather, the multi-purpose, dual strap and belt systems of the present disclosure are susceptible to many implementations and applications, as will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the art from the disclosure hereof. The present disclosure expressly encompasses such modifications, enhancements and/or variations of the disclosed embodiments.

Claims

1. A dual strap and belt system comprising:

at least one elongated strip;
at least one attachment module positioned on the at least one elongated strip;
a first end fastener adjustably positioned along the length of the at least one elongated strip;
a second end fastener adjustably positioned along the length of the at least one elongated strip;
each of the first and second end fasteners including an engagement structure that is configured and dimensioned to releasably fasten to a transporting device to allow a user to utilize the elongated strip in connection with the transporting device; and
the engagement structure associated with the first and second end fasteners being configured and dimensioned to releasably fasten together around a user's body to allow a user to utilize the elongated strip as a belt.

2. The dual strap and belt system of claim 1, further comprising a padded portion and a second elongated strip, wherein the at least one elongated strip is securedly, fixedly attached to one end of the padded portion, and the second elongated strip is securedly, fixedly attached to the opposite end of the padded portion.

3. The dual strap and belt system of claim 2, wherein the first end fastener is adjustably positioned along the length of the at least one elongated strip, and where the second end fastener is adjustably positioned along the length of the second elongated strip.

4. The dual strap and belt system of claim 2, wherein the padded portion further comprises a waterproof or water-resistant exterior material.

5. The dual strap and belt system of claim 1, wherein the form of the at least one elongated strip is selected from the group consisting of nylon, braided nylon, polypropylene, polyester, polyethylene, leather, cotton and combinations thereof.

6. The dual strap and belt system of claim 1, wherein the transporting device is selected from the group consisting of a bag, container, pouch, box, suitcase, sack and purse.

7. The dual strap and belt system of claim 1, wherein the first and second end fasteners are selected from the group consisting of releasable snap-on fasteners, releasable clip-on fasteners, releasable button-on fasteners, zip-on fasteners, releasable strap-on fasteners, Velcro® fasteners and combinations thereof.

8. The dual strap and belt system of claim 1, wherein the at least one attachment module is slidably moveable in either direction along the at least one elongated strip.

9. The dual strap and belt system of claim 1, wherein the at least one attachment module is securedly, fixedly attached to the at least one elongated strip.

10. The dual strap and belt system of claim 1, wherein the at least one attachment module includes at least one opening sized to receive an attachment insert fitting located on an releasable attachment article to allow a user to attach a releasable attachment article to the attachment module.

11. The dual strap and belt system of claim 10, where the user is utilizing the elongated strip in connection with the transporting device.

12. The dual strap and belt system of claim 10, where the user is utilizing the elongated strip as a belt.

13. The dual strap and belt system of claim 10, wherein the releasable attachment article is a utility pod for fishing applications.

14. The dual strap and belt system of claim 10, wherein the releasable attachment article is a rigging sheath for fishing applications.

15. The dual strap and belt system of claim 14, wherein the rigging sheath houses rigging tubes.

16. The dual strap and belt system of claim 10, wherein the releasable attachment article is a sheath for fishing applications.

17. The dual strap and belt system of claim 10, wherein the releasable attachment article is a container for fishing applications.

18. A dual strap and belt system comprising:

a padded portion;
a first elongated strip fixedly attached to one end of the padded portion;
a second elongated strip fixedly attached to the other end of the padded portion;
a first end fastener adjustably positioned along the length of the first elongated strip;
a second end fastener adjustably positioned along the length of the second elongated strip;
at least one attachment module positioned on the first or second elongated strip, the at least one attachment module having at least one opening sized to receive an attachment insert fitting located on an releasable attachment article to allow a user to attach a releasable attachment article to the attachment module;
each of the first and second end fasteners including an engagement structure that is configured and dimensioned to releasably fasten to a transporting device to allow a user to utilize the elongated strip in connection with the transporting device; and
the engagement structure associated with the first and second end fasteners being configured and dimensioned to releasably fasten together around a user's body to allow a user to utilize the elongated strip as a belt.

19. The dual strap and belt system of claim 18, wherein the transporting device is a bag.

20. The dual strap and belt system of claim 18, wherein the releasable attachment article is selected from the group consisting of utility pod, rigging sheath, sheath, pouch, container, bag and box.

Patent History
Publication number: 20080302844
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 5, 2007
Publication Date: Dec 11, 2008
Inventor: Steve Tempini (Fairfield, CT)
Application Number: 11/810,293
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Convertible To A Different Art Device (224/577); Carrier Having A Rearrangable Strap (224/578)
International Classification: A45F 4/00 (20060101);