Abstract: A suspended load backpack includes a moving frame including a bag for receiving a load to be carried by the backpack, a fixed frame including shoulder straps for holding the fixed frame in place on a wearer's back, and a rail assembly that connects the moving frame to the fixed frame but allows the moving frame to move relative to the fixed frame. A mounting wheel is connected to the fixed frame, and a compliant mechanism such as a bungee cord is connected between the fixed frame and the moving frame and wrapped around the mounting wheel to permit movement of the moving frame relative to the fixed frame during a gait of the wearer of the backpack in accordance with tension on the compliant mechanism. A ratchet assembly includes a lever that rotates the mounting wheel to easily apply tension to the compliant mechanism.

Abstract: A manufactured device comprised of a high strength, padded strap with carabiner clips attached onto both ends intended to make a tarp easier to drag under load when attached. The device may be strapped around the body like a chest strap or belt, or drug by other equipment. The device includes a pad to be placed upon the body for comfort whilst using. The device is not meant to be pulled by hand backwards, nor does it consist of anything being tied or secured upon the body. It attaches via the carabiners to the eyelets which are universal and of a standard size on every tarp. Methods for moving debris using the device and a tarp are also disclosed.

Abstract: An aerial marksman rig includes a cross-leg, and may further include upright legs, secured to an airframe for stabilizing weapon use.

Abstract: A manufactured device comprised of a high strength, padded strap with carabiner clips attached onto both ends intended to make a tarp easier to drag under load when attached. The device may be strapped about the body like a chest strap or belt, or drug by other equipment. The device includes a pad to be placed upon the body for comfort while using. The device is not meant to be pulled by hand backwards, nor does it consist of anything being tied or secured upon the body. It attaches via the carabiners to the eyelets which are universal and of a standard size on every tarp. Methods for moving debris using the device and a tarp are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic play calling device, system, process is disclosed for calling plays displaying encoded representations associated with the plays is displayed on an electronic display board adjacent to a playing field. The electronic play calling device includes a play calling board, a power source, and several LED lights attached to the board and configured to illuminate a translated signal that is visible to a set of players on the playing field.

Abstract: A strap lifter for use with a harness is shown and described. The harness may have two shoulder straps that support a central, front buckle for use at about the lower, central belly of a user. A generally horizontal buckle strap has a fixed, rigid lower loop beneath a movable, flexible upper loop secured to the front of the buckle strap. The lower and upper loops are generally parallel, and close, to each other. Typically, the distance between the two loops is slightly more than the thickness of a lifter strap which is threaded between the two loops. Preferably, a set of two harnesses is used by two persons standing face-to-face with a single lifter strap between them threaded through both of the buckles.

Abstract: A shoulder harness includes a harness network (102) composed of right and left shoulder belts (104) and a side-fitting belt (114) for fitting on the left side of an operator's chest and joining at one end with front ends of the shoulder belts (104) on a stomach area of the operator. The shoulder harness further includes an intermediary member (120) connected to the harness network (102) via a holding member (122) and supporting a hook (108) for retaining a working machine. The right and left shoulder belts (104) are shaped asymmetric such that a shoulder-fitting portion (110Le) of the left shoulder belt (104Le) curves or slants toward the working machine retained on the hanging element (108).

Abstract: A strap lifter for use with a harness is shown and described. The harness may have two shoulder straps that support a central, front buckle for use at about the lower, central belly of a user. A generally horizontal buckle strap has a fixed, rigid lower loop beneath a movable, flexible upper loop secured to the front of the buckle strap. The lower and upper loops are generally parallel, and close, to each other. Typically, the distance between the two loops is slightly more than the thickness of a lifter strap which is threaded between the two loops. Preferably, a set of two harnesses is used by two persons standing face-to-face with a single lifter strap between them threaded through both of the buckles.

Abstract: A strap lifter for use with a harness is shown and described. The harness may have two shoulder straps that support a central, front buckle for use at about the lower, central belly of a user. A generally horizontal buckle strap has a fixed, rigid lower loop beneath a movable, flexible upper loop secured to the front of the buckle strap. The lower and upper loops are generally parallel, and close, to each other. Typically, the distance between the two loops is slightly more than the thickness of a lifter strap which is threaded between the two loops. Preferably, a set of two harnesses is used by two persons standing face-to-face with a single lifter strap between them threaded through both of the buckles.

Abstract: The present invention broadly comprises a support belt having a band including a first end having a fastener, a second end configured to receive the fastener and a middle portion having a midpoint and arranged between the first and second ends. The present invention also includes a first dependent loop coupled to the first end of the band and a second dependent loop coupled to the second end of the band, wherein the first and second dependent loops are disposed at a predetermined angle to the band.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a multi-function cart for storing and transporting emergency or other supplies. The multi-function cart comprises two shells that can be secured together to form a transportable storage container. When separated, each shell is convertible into various configurations that can be used to sustain life during and after a disaster as well as to clean-up and rebuild after a disaster has occurred. The multi-function cart can also be used recreationally. In this manner, the multi-function cart enables victims to quickly care for themselves, and encourages victims to immediately begin the clean-up and rebuilding process. Each shell is convertible into different configurations using various tubes. Hub brackets on opposing sides of the shell include adapters to which any of the tubes can be connected. The tubes can be connected to the adapters in an upward or a downward orientation to form different configurations.

Abstract: A strap lifter for use with a harness is shown and described. The harness may have two shoulder straps that support a central, front buckle for use at about the lower, central belly of a user. A generally horizontal buckle strap has a fixed, rigid lower loop beneath a movable, flexible upper loop secured to the front of the buckle strap. The lower and upper loops are generally parallel, and close, to each other. Typically, the distance between the two loops is slightly more than the thickness of a lifter strap which is threaded between the two loops. Preferably, a set of two harnesses is used by two persons standing face-to-face with a single lifter strap between them threaded through both of the buckles.

Abstract: A rescuing and carrying device comprising a supporting portion, handhold belts, safety belts and shoulder belts, each made of flexible materials. The handhold belts, safety belts and shoulder belts are fixed on the supporting portion respectively. The device comprises lightweight, flexible and foldable materials. With the shoulder belts, the device can be lifted or carried on the shoulders of carriers, allowing for hands-free operation by the carrier.

Abstract: A hands-free rescue/carrying apparatus includes at least one body-worn garment having a front facing side and a rear facing side, and at least one adjustable lift mechanism attached to the at least one body-worn garment. The at least one lift mechanism is attachable to an article to be supported and is designed to provide a substantial mechanical advantage as to the weight of the article, when employed. Advantageously, the garment having the at least one lift mechanism permits selective dynamic lift capability of the article to which it is attached and secured in a substantially hands-free manner.

Abstract: A combination blanket and seat article is disclosed. The blanket portion comprises a king-size terry cloth sheet with two removable seat cushions installed in pockets. Straps attaché the seat back to the seat cushion and secure the seat for comfort. Weights around the periphery of the blanket secure it in place. The blanket portion can be used separately from the seat portion. When the seat is inserted, the back portion can be rolled to form a pillow. A strap is provided to hold the rolled back in position. Handles are provided for carrying the article. Shoulder straps are also provided to enable carrying the article as a backpack.

Abstract: The invention provides, in various embodiments, devices and methods for supporting an injured arm. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to adjustable sling assemblies.

Abstract: Load carrying apparatus, comprising first and second elongated straps having end portions; multiple loops at each end portion, and located in planes defined by the end portions and spaced along the length of the strap, to define multiple openings, located in said planes, each strap having a mid-portion located between the strap end portions, and mid-portions of the two straps located to extend under a load to be carried, whereby the user can select which of the loops is to be extended over his forearm, for lifting the load by lifting force exertion to lift said strap mid-portions, there being at least four openings at the end portion or portions of at least one strap.

Abstract: A three piece lifting system for lifting loads such as furniture during a move. The system has a first elongated strap that has a plurality of loops at its first and second ends that receive second and third elongated straps. The second and third elongated straps each have shoulder loops that go on the shoulders of workers such that when assembled the first elongated strap engages the load so that the workers are enabled to lift the load off the ground.

Abstract: A hands-free rescue/carrying apparatus includes at least one body-worn garment having a front facing side and a rear facing side, and at least one adjustable lift mechanism attached to the at least one body-worn garment. The at least one lift mechanism is attachable to an article to be supported and is designed to provide a substantial mechanical advantage as to the weight of the article, when employed. Advantageously, the garment having the at least one lift mechanism permits selective dynamic lift capability of the article to which it is attached and secured in a substantially hands-free manner.

Abstract: Load carrying apparatus, comprising first and second elongated straps having end portions; multiple loops at each end portion, and located in planes defined by the end portions and spaced along the length of the strap, to define multiple openings, located in said planes, each strap having a mid-portion located between the strap end portions, and mid-portions of the two straps located to extend under a load to be carried, whereby the user can select which of the loops is to be extended over his forearm, for lifting the load by lifting force exertion to lift said strap mid-portions, there being at least four openings at the end portion or portions of at least one strap.

Abstract: A shoulder harness is made of straps forming a figure eight having a criss-cross strap configuration, in one embodiment, across a user's back. Two loops are formed which hang under the user's arms. The loops may be threaded into slots on the top of a wide tension buckle, which is centered in front of the user. A webbed lift strap about five-inches wide is threaded into the base of the tension buckle. A second user threads the opposite end of the lift strap into the base of the second user's tension buckle. The lift strap is placed under a load and carried by the two users over rough surfaces that dolly wheels could not handle. Another embodiment includes a central ring to join three or more users' straps together. Another embodiment is a shoulder harness made of vertically hanging straps.

Abstract: A shoulder harness is made of straps forming a figure eight having a criss-cross strap configuration across a worker's back. Two adjustable sized loops are formed which hang under the worker's arms. A hook is threaded into each loop. A wide tension buckle is mounted from the hooks via carabiners, thereby centering the tension buckle in front of the worker. A web lift strap about six inches wide is threaded into the tension buckle. A second worker threads the opposite end of the lift strap into his tension buckle. The lift strap is placed under a load and carried by the two workers over rough surfaces that dolly wheels couldn't handle. Alternate embodiments include a central ring to join three or more workers' straps together, a hip carry mode which joins the two loops at a hip, and a two-strap mode for carrying loose objects.

Abstract: This invention relates to a vibrating screed for compacting and smoothing flowable cementitious materials. More specifically, this invention relates to a self-contained hydraulic powered concrete screed. This hydraulic screed consists of a relatively lightweight screed unit having a hydraulic powered vibrator and a portable hydraulic power pack that is mounted on a back pack wearable by the operator. The handle of the screed unit is isolated from the hydraulic vibrator and screed blade by three rubber isolation mounts. The working height of the handle can be adjusted by a turnbuckle assembly at one of the rubber mounts, causing the handle to pivot about the other two the rubber mounts. The hydraulic power pack comprises an internal combustion engine driving a hydraulic pump that provides pressurized hydraulic fluid to the vibrator unit via flexible hoses.

Abstract: Two shoulder harnesses are made from a pair of elongate flexible straps, each of which has a pair of like shoulder-engagable loops formed on opposite ends thereof and connected by a central section of the associated strap. One strap has formed in its central section, which is longer than that of the other strap, a plurality of spaced openings in one of which the other strap is releasably and slidably connected intermediate its ends. In use the interconnected center sections of the straps are positioned beneath a load that can then be lifted by the operators wearing the respective shoulder harnesses. The overall length of the load-bearing sections can be adjusted by inserting the other strap through a different opening in the one strap.

Abstract: A harness lifting system 10 is provided for team lifting of objects 10. Two harnesses 12, 14 are provided which are worn separately by two users 32. The system 10 includes two support lines or straps 16, 18. Each line 16, 18 has coupling points spaced from each other which removably attach to one of the harnesses 12, 14. The lines 16, 18 preferably link together at cross-over point 26 and then extend back to the same harness 12, 14 that the line 16, 18 first extends from the system 10 includes adjustability providing structures and accessories for optimal use to enhance the basic system 10.

Abstract: A backpack constructed of two lightweight pieces of pliable material allowing said backpack to be easily stocked and sealed. The single piece of pliable material comprising a top flap, a bottom flap, two side flaps and a support section. The backpack is formed by attaching the two side flaps over the bottom flap which is closed first, the top flap is then folded over the two attached side flaps which along with the support section create a backpack type device. One or more shoulder straps are used to carry the backpack. The support section becomes the portion of the backpack that rests against the user's back while being used. The backpack is filled with essential survival items and the versatility of the backpack allows it to be used as an emergency stretcher when fully opened, emptied of survival items and fitted with stretcher poles.

Abstract: A vehicular seat for use in extracting a driver from a vehicle driver compartment of, for example, a racing vehicle. The seat includes a shell having a seat bottom and seat back. The seat further includes a securing strap for securing the driver to the seat. A plurality of receptacles are attached to the seat and are adapted to receive a lifting member, such as a plurality of straps. To extract the seat from the driver compartment the driver is secured to the seat by the securing strap. The lifting member is then secured to the seat. The lifting member is then raised to simultaneously extract the driver and seat from out of the driver compartment.

Abstract: Carrier apparatus for carrying an object includes a substantially rigid carrier member having recesses formed at the lower edges thereof for receiving the hips of an individual using the carrier apparatus. Weight of the carrier apparatus and any object carried by the carrier apparatus is supported by the individual's hips.

Abstract: A vest, particularly for emergency medical technicians, allows the technician's body to take at least some of the weight of a stretcher carried by the technician, possibly freeing one or both of the technician's hands. The vest has first and second nylon straps extending over its shoulders and attached to the body of the vest, and having adjustable stretcher handle attachments at the free ends of the straps, both in front of and in back of the vest. Horizontal straps of light reflective or luminescent material have closures at their ends and close the open front of the vest. The horizontal straps are adjustable to allow the vest to be tightened securely on the technician's body. A back support of elastic material which is stretched out when the vest is tightened is sewn at its ends to the inside of the vest adjacent the vest lapels.

Abstract: A portable carrier for dead game, e.g. deer is provided. The carrier includes a first tubular member and a second tubular member. The tubular members are removably mountable to each other at one end of each tubular member by, for example a coupling to permit threadably coupling the tubular members to each other. An attachment is mounted to at least one, and preferably both, tubular members, for removably attaching one tubular member in an adjacent and parallel position to the other tubular member. A clamp assembly is mounted to each tubular member for removably clamping a pair of the dead game's legs to such tubular member. The portable device is easily and quickly assembled by detaching the tubular members from each other, mounting the ends to each other and clamping the front legs of the game to a first clamp and the rear legs of the game to a second clamp. The free ends of the joined tubular members are each placed on a person's shoulder and the game carried from the location. After use, i.e.

Abstract: Heavy objects may be transported by one man by means of the self-lockable transport strap. A large panel or surf-board may be transported by means of a support band which passes under the object and of which the two upper ends are connected by means of at least one belt. Each belt may be hooked to the end of a conventional strap bearing on the shoulders, the band and the belt tightening themselves on the object to be transported.

Abstract: A rescue stretcher for use in evacuating a number of babies from a hospital or the like comprises a stretcher which has a plurality of pockets located on the patient support surface thereof at spaced intervals along the length thereof. Each pocket is proportioned to accommodate at least one baby. The pockets are preferably arranged so that they all open toward one end of the stretcher.

Abstract: An improved baby carrier having a contoured shoulder strap designed for distributing a baby's weight over the wearer's entire shoulder area. The shoulder strap includes two rings, one of which acts to attach the shoulder strap to the carrier and the other of which acts as a sliding lock to allow strap length adjustment without removal of the baby from the carrier.

Abstract: Apparatus consisting of a carrying pole and related equipment capable of releasable attachment on the one hand to frame members of at least two backpack frames worn by human bearers and on the other hand either directly to a load or to a portable carrier in which a patient or goods may be transported. The design affords a high degree of flexibility in carrying loads over difficult terrain with the use of the body's strongest carrying muscles. In different embodiments it may be used with either specialized or standard backpack frames.

Abstract: A backpack frame is especially designed, together with ancillary equipment, to make easier the transportation of a litter or other load carrier by two or more human bearers acting in concert. The backpack frame contains features which permit the attachment of a connecting device which may in turn be attached to the frame of a litter or load carrier. The connecting device is attached to the backpack frame by means of a system of cables connected to a hand-operated winch which is mounted on the frame and which permits upward or downward adjustment of the height at which the load is carried while the bearers are actually in motion.