TANDEM HAMMOCK SYSTEM AND METHOD
A tandem hammock assembly having a plurality of hammocks coupled to one another by at least two straps, each of the at least two straps being fastened to respective ends of the plurality of hammocks; and at least two elongate bars each having two fastening elements on respective ends, the fastening elements being adapted to detachably fasten to respective ones of the at least two straps and the at least two strap each being adapted to be detachably fixed to a respective anchoring structure.
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The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/531,738 filed on Aug. 5, 2019, which claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/715,362, filed on Aug. 7, 2018, the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.
FIELD OF THE INVENTIONThe invention relates to the field of hammocks, more specifically to a system and method for hanging two or more hammocks in a side-by-side configuration.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONHammocks are often used for leisure and as a temporary resting platform by hikers and campers. A single hammock is typically hung between two trees (or other sturdy posts). Single-person and two-person hammocks are available. However, sharing a hammock between two people can be uncomfortable, particularly for an extended amount of time. As such, there is a need for suspending two hammocks in a side-by-side configuration. Such a suspension system would be particularly useful if only two trees in close proximately are available. It would also allow two individuals to remain near one another, without the disadvantages of a two-person hammock.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe invention relates to a system and method for suspending two hammocks in a tandem configuration. The system may include: two hammocks, two suspension straps with related hardware, and two tandem hammock bars. The tandem hammock bars maintain a fixed distance between the two hammocks, such that the two hammocks remain in a safe and comfortable position relative to one another.
According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a tandem hammock assembly comprises a plurality of hammocks coupled to one another by at least two straps, each of the at least two straps being fastened to respective ends of the plurality of hammocks; and at least two elongate bars each comprising two fastening elements on respective ends, the fastening elements being adapted to detachably fasten to respective ones of the at least two straps, wherein the at least two straps are each adapted to be detachably fixed to a respective anchoring structure.
According to an embodiment of the invention, the at least two elongate bars are equal in length.
According to an embodiment of the invention, each of the two elongate bars comprises a plurality of sections that are detachable from one another and the two fastening elements.
According to an embodiment of the invention, the two fastening elements are tethered to each other by an elastic rope.
According to an embodiment of the invention, each of the at least two straps comprises a plurality of strap loops that are evenly spaced apart along a length of each strap.
According to an embodiment of the invention, each of the at least two straps is detachably fastened to one of the respective ends of the plurality of hammocks by forming a loop through a hammock end loop on the one of the respective ends of the plurality of hammocks and detachably fastening two adjacent ones of the plurality strap loops together.
According to an embodiment of the invention, one of the fastening elements is detachably fixed to another one of the plurality of strap loops that is adjacent to one of the two fastened adjacent strap loops.
Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with references to the accompanying figures, wherein:
Embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the above-identified Drawings. However, the Drawings and the description herein of the invention are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. It will be understood that various modifications of the present description of the invention are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention. Also, features described herein may be omitted, additional features may be included, and/or features described herein may be combined in a manner different from the specific combinations recited herein, all without departing from the spirit of the invention.
The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the words “may” and “can” are used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include,” “including,” and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures.
Disclosed is a tandem hammock system and related method for hanging two or more hammocks in a side-by-side configuration. As shown in
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Once bars 100(a and b) are secured to the suspension straps 510(a and b), the tandem hammock system is completed.
While particular embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described in detail, it would be obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications and improvements thereon may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. It is therefore intended to cover in the appended claims all such modifications and improvements that are within the scope of this disclosure.
Claims
1. A tandem hammock assembly, comprising:
- a plurality of hammocks coupled to one another by at least two straps, each of the at least two straps being fastened to respective ends of the plurality of hammocks;
- each of the at least two straps comprising a plurality of evenly spaced apart strap loops along a length of each strap and the at least two straps adapted to be detachably fixed to a respective anchoring structure and each of the at least two straps detachably fastened to one of the respective ends of the plurality of hammocks by forming a loop through a hammock end loop on the one of the respective ends of the plurality of hammocks and detachably fastening two adjacent ones of the plurality of strap loops together; and
- at least two elongate bars each comprising two fastening elements on respective ends having loop hook and gate closures, the fastening elements being adapted to detachably fasten to respective ones of the at least two straps.
2. The tandem hammock assembly of claim 1, further comprising the fastening elements having carabiner shaped loop hook and gate structures.
3. The tandem hammock assembly of claim 1, further comprising the loop hook and gate structures formed by an integrated loop of resilient polymeric material.
4. The tandem hammock assembly of claim 3, further comprising the loop hook and gate structures of resilient polymeric material having an opening.
5. The tandem hammock assembly of claim 1, further comprising the at least two elongate bars incorporating respective curved ends meeting to form closures.
6. The tandem hammock assembly of claim 5, further comprising closures requiring force to temporarily open.
7. The tandem hammock assembly of claim 1, further comprising the at least two elongate bars having a cylindrical shape.
8. The tandem hammock assembly of claim 1, further comprising the at least two elongate bars having a substantially prism shape.
9. A tandem hammock assembly, comprising:
- a plurality of hammocks coupled to one another by straps, the straps fastened to respective ends of the plurality of hammocks; and
- at least two elongate bars comprising detachable fastening elements adapted to detachably fasten to the straps, the straps detachably fixed to a respective anchoring structure and incorporating evenly spaced strap loops along a length of the strap.
10. The tandem hammock assembly of claim 9, further comprising at least one additional elongate bar having a different length than the at least two elongate bars.
11. The tandem hammock assembly of claim 10, further comprising at least one additional hammock.
12. The tandem hammock assembly of claim 9, further comprising the elongate bars formed of a metal.
13. The tandem hammock assembly of claim 9, further comprising the elongate bars formed of a polymeric material.
14. An apparatus, comprising:
- means for extending tandem hammock segments into tandem hammock bars;
- means for attaching hammock suspension straps to supports, loop straps through respective loops, securing the loop straps; and
- means for securing the tandem hammock bars to the loops of the hammock suspension straps.
15. The apparatus of claim 14, further comprising means for securing hammock suspension straps through respective loops.
16. The apparatus of claim 15, further comprising means for securing the tandem hammocks at a fixed distance relative to one another.
17. The apparatus of claim 15, further comprising means for fixing the tandem hammock bars through loops adjacent to the respective loops.
18. The apparatus of claim 14, further comprising means for fastening at least two hammocks to a suspension strap.
19. The apparatus of claim 18, further comprising means for fastening adjacent loops on hammock suspension straps.
20. The apparatus of claim 14, further comprising means for securing fastening tandem hammock bars to straps.
Type: Application
Filed: Apr 14, 2021
Publication Date: Jul 29, 2021
Applicant: Snow Joe, LLC (Hoboken, NJ)
Inventor: Victor Sabbagh (Brooklyn, NY)
Application Number: 17/230,144