Abstract: A backpack apparatus is disclosed. The backpack apparatus includes a backpack harness, an external frame, and a backpack. The backpack harness includes a vertical support element, shoulder straps, and a hip belt. The shoulder straps and hip belt couple to the vertical support element. The backpack harness includes a first portion of a coupling mechanism. The external frame includes a second portion of the coupling mechanism. The external frame releasably couples to the backpack harness by coupling the first portion to the second portion. The backpack releasably couples to the backpack harness by coupling a first portion of the coupling mechanism on the backpack harness to a second portion of the coupling mechanism on the backpack. The backpack releasably couples to the external frame.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, a multiple mode portable wheeled backpack includes: a backpack section and an extended trailing section that is removably coupled to the backpack section, wherein the extended trailing section includes a plurality of wheels.

Abstract: A backpack employs a collapsible stretcher and a collapsible wheel assembly. The backpack may be transformed from a compact mode suitable for portability of the backpack to an extended mode wherein the stretcher is extended. A pair of wheels are inflated so that the wheels at one end contact the terrain and at the other end the stretcher is engaged to the backpack to provide for an efficient transport of an injured individual placed in the stretcher.

Abstract: A leash assembly includes a belt and at least one connector piece coupled to the belt. The belt can be worn by a subject around the torso, shoulders, neck or wrist. Each connector piece is configured to move along at least a portion of the belt. In some embodiments, the connector piece is a link configured to be receive the belt and to move along the belt. Alternatively, the belt has one or more tracks, in which the connector piece is configured to travel on thereby allowing the connector to travel along the belt. Each connector piece is coupled with a leash. In some embodiments, the leash has a retractable end. The leash assembly can include adornments and/or a carrier coupled to the belt.

Abstract: System and method for carrying loads by a user are disclosed. According to embodiments of this invention a load is carried attached to the back of the user and concurrently vertically supported to the ground on supporting means. The system comprising means that allow vertical free movements of the load with respect to the user's back within a defined range so that the load substantially carried by the supporting means while providing stable attachment of the load to the user's back in two other linear axes of freedom and in all three circular axes of freedom. The supporting means includes means to adjust the support according to the user's height and to the grounds bumpiness.

Abstract: A device for detachably affixing a piece of luggage to a person includes a belt plate that can be affixed to a belt and a shaft that is movably affixed to the belt plate and that has a threaded portion that accommodates a nut. A clamp that includes a bottom clamp element and a top clamp element may secures attach a handle of a piece of luggage to the device, ensuring ease of movement and hands-free operation. The bottom clamp element may be rigidly affixed to the bottom of the shaft or may be adjustable by use of a second nut that may support the bottom clamp element in a particular position. A top clamp element may be configured about the shaft and linearly movable about the shaft, held in place by the first nut to secure a luggage handle in the area between the top clamp element and the bottom clamp element.

Abstract: There is described a carrier, such as a backpack, waist bag or bum bag, which includes a retractable towing belt assembly, suitable for towing children along a ski slope.

Abstract: A hand golf cart having an elongated main belt member with secondary belt members extending from each end of said main belt member the ends of said secondary belt members being provided with adjustable fastening means. The elongated main belt member including fastening members which allow the main belt to be attached to the handle of a hand golf cart whereby when the belt assembly is worn about the waist of a golfer, the golfer may pull the cart forward while walking without use of his hands or arms.

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 fallen game animal can be dragged with a rig having a right and a left tether, both secured to the animal. The right and the left tether run alongside each other away from the fallen game animal in a direction of travel. Two or more persons, flanked by the right and the left tether, are positioned in a single file facing away from the fallen game animal. The persons use their right hands and their left hands to grip the handholds on the right tether and the left tether, respectively. Walking in single file in the direction of travel, the two persons pull the pair of tethers to drag the fallen animal. The rig can be extended to accommodate additional persons.

Abstract: An engine-propelled monowheel vehicle comprises two wheels, close together, that circumscribe the remainder of the vehicle. When the vehicle is moving forward, the closely spaced wheels act as a single wheel, and the vehicle turns by leaning the wheels. A single propulsion system provides a drive torque that is shared by the two wheels. A separate steering torque, provided by a steering motor, is added to one wheel while being subtracted from the other wheel, enabling the wheels to rotate in opposite directions for turning the vehicle at zero forward velocity. The vehicle employs attitude sensors, for sensing roll, pitch, and yaw, and an automatic balancing system. A flywheel in the vehicle spins at a high rate around a spin axis, wherein the spin axis is rotatable with respect to the vehicle's frame. The axis angle and flywheel spin speed are continually adjustable to generate torques for automatic balancing.

Abstract: A carriage and incorporated harness and towing assembly which allows for significant freedom of movement for a user and a safe and comfortable ride for a passenger is disclosed. The towing assembly comprises a flexible, semi-resilient member surrounded by a plurality of rigid linkages, a fixed towing member and a harness coupling member. The carriage is comprised of at least a single, two-wheel axis and at least one motion damping device. One object of the disclosure is to provide an apparatus that allows a user to comfortably tow a child, toddler or infant while participating in a variety of exercise or general travel-related activities.

Abstract: A system for efficient manual towing of a wheeled golf trolley using a flexible tether and harness mountable to the torso of a user.

Abstract: A carriage and incorporated harness and towing assembly which allows for significant freedom of movement for a user and a safe and comfortable ride for a passenger is disclosed. The towing assembly comprises a flexible, semi-resilient member surrounded by a plurality of rigid linkages, a fixed towing member and a harness coupling member. The carriage is comprised of at least a single, two-wheel axis and at least one motion damping device. One object of the disclosure is to provide an apparatus that allows a user to comfortably tow a child, toddler or infant while participating in a variety of exercise or general travel-related activities.

Abstract: A wagon pull and an apparatus that is capable of pulling children and luggage that has an arm assembly having a sleeve or tube that slidably receives an insert; the insert has a connector having a connector, the connector is capable of receiving a handle therein; and the sleeve having a bar first portion extending therefrom, the bar first portion being connected to a support, and the support being connected to a belt.

Abstract: A fire safety harness for dragging a downed fireman to safety in a burning building is made of flat, strong, flexible webbing material and has a Y-shape. The Y-shaped harness has two short legs approximately three feet in length and a long leg approximately six feet in length. In a one-man rescue, the long leg is attached to the victim and the single rescuer's two arms are placed through the two short even legs, respectively. In a two-man rescue, one short leg of the harness is attached to the victim. Each of the two rescuers places one arm through the remaining one short and one long leg, respectively. The different lengths of the short and long legs enable the two rescuers to walk in staggered positions.

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: Apparatus and methods for propelling a multiple-wheeled golf bag cart over a terrain are described. In one embodiment, the apparatus is configured to be attached to a handle of the golf bag cart and further configured to be attached to the waist of a golfer. The apparatus includes a belt member for attachment to the waist of the golfer, a deformable member configured to be disposed between the cart handle and the belt member for controlling movement of the cart while the cart is being towed, and a mounting member for attachment to the handle for connecting the deformable member to the handle.

Abstract: A highly maneuverable, multi-use, human-powered cart for comfortably transporting substantial loads. A cargo basket is defined between upper and lower subframes forming a rigid, low-profile frame at the middle of the trailer. The frame rear terminates in a pair of articulated forks supporting a large wheel that bears most of the cargo weight. An adjustable and pivoted yoke assembly at the front of the frame supports an articulated harness assembly worn by the user. The yoke assembly preferably comprises an upwardly angled yoke tube slidably coupled and pivoted to the frame front at the tube's lower end. Height adjustments are facilitated by the slidably adjustable yoke tube relative to the frame to accommodate various user heights. The device folds for storage or for carrying on the users back while crossing challenging terrain.

Abstract: A wagon pull and an apparatus that is capable of pulling children and luggage that has an arm assembly having a sleeve or tube that slidably receives an insert; the insert has a connector having a connector, the connector is capable of receiving a handle therein; and the sleeve having a bar first portion extending therefrom, the bar first portion being connected to a support, and the support being connected to a belt.

Abstract: A removable harness for interconnecting an operator with a stroller, which utilizes springs to transfer the impetus from the operator to the stroller, without the use of the operator's hands Preferably a pair of springs run substantially parallel to one another along a substantially horizontal plane, to link the user's waist to the control handle of the stroller. Two semi rigid sleeves, with a lesser overall length than the springs, and a greater inner diameter than the spring's outer diameter, are preferably positioned over the mid-section of the springs to eliminate deflection. The harness is wrapped in a sturdy fabric material protecting and covering the components of the harness. Several straps, or alternatively a flap, connect the stroller to the harness A removable pouch may attach to cover between the springs. The harness can be unbuckled at the user's waist, allowing the harness to remain attached to the stroller for future use.

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 harness device, an associated kit and a method of using same are described for use in allowing a user to push an attached stroller without the need for the user's arms while simultaneously dampening undesirable up and down vertical rocking motions on the stroller which may be brought about from strides of the user walking, jogging or running. The device includes the interconnected elements of a clamp; a joining bar; a ball joint; an elongated vertical slot joint; a base plate; a waist belt; a first belt coupler; and a second belt coupler. The kit includes the unassembled components of the device. The method of using same includes the steps of affixing, grabbing, grasping; jogging, locking, obtaining, placing, pushing, running, sliding, walking, and wrapping.

Abstract: The attachment is for use in an assembly for handless pulling of a golf cart, said attachment and comprises a short piece of tubing for placement on a belt and located on the belt between two loops on a pair of pants or shorts at the back or backside of the pair of pants or shorts, the loop being in position to receive a generally horizontally extending handle at the upper outer end of a golf cart frame member.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for retaining an article of clothing, such as a jacket or coat, relative to a wearer. The apparatus can have a central portion, a first shoulder loop with first and second ends coupled to the central portion, a second shoulder loop with first and second ends coupled to the central portion, and a mechanism, such as a pair of jaws or a coupling flap, for retaining and supporting an article of clothing relative to the central portion. The method can have the wearer dispose his or her arms through the shoulder loops and retain an article of clothing using the retaining and supporting mechanism.

Abstract: A packable cart includes a pair of telescopic side rails with cross members removably positioned therebetween. A pair of wheels are received by the side rails for transportation. A pole handle extends from the ends of the side rails opposite the end near which the wheels are positioned. The packable cart is made of lightweight material and readily assembled and disassembled. A backpack is provided for receiving the cart in its disassembled state. The backpack also serves as a sling between the side rails which, when provided with an inflatable mattress, provides a bed rest. The pole handles are selectively rotatable to serve as support legs when it is desired that the cart be immobile and serve as a bed. The quick assembly of the cart is achieved, in part, by the provision of pin assemblies fixedly received by and operative in association with the cross members.

Abstract: The flow/constraint device is a device for towing of a golfpull cart, and for the towing of a pull cart to transport goods and people, as in a rickshaw. The elastic attachment means is to smooth out the gaited stride by absorbing some of the forward force and dampening the end force of the stride. The flow/constraint device ameliorates the uneven gaited stride when towing a vehicle.

Abstract: A cart tower for towing a hand pulled cart has a handle extending therefrom and is worn about the waist of a user. The cart tower includes a belt, a buckle, a first padded side, a second padded side, a padded back and a handle-connector. The belt has a first strap and a second strap. Each strap has a distal end and a proximal end. The buckle system mechanically couples the distal ends of the first and second straps to each other. The first and second padded sides are mechanically coupled to the proximal ends of the first and second straps. The padded back has a first side and a second side. The first and second sides of the padded back are being mechanically coupled to the first and second padded sides. The handle-connector is mechanically to the padded back. The handle connector is connected to the handle of the hand pulled cart.

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 packable cart includes a pair of telescopic side rails with cross members removably positioned therebetween. A pair of wheels are received by the side rails for transportation. A pole handle extends from the ends of the side rails opposite the end near which the wheels are positioned. The packable cart is made of lightweight material and readily assembled and disassembled. A backpack is provided for receiving the cart in its disassembled state. The backpack also serves as a sling between the side rails which, when provided with an inflatable mattress, provides a bed rest. The pole handles are selectively rotatable to serve as support legs when it is desired that the cart be immobile and serve as a bed. The quick assembly of the cart is achieved, in part, by the provision of pin assemblies fixedly received by and operative in association with the cross members.

Abstract: A golf cart towing device includes a bracket assembly which is selectably attached along a tongue of a golf cart and adjustable to fit cart tongues of various breadth. A connector rod is angularly adjustable relative to the handle and includes a hook end for engaging an eyelet extending from a belt worn by the golfer. A releasable latch on the hook end maintains the hook end within the eyelet. The various adjustments of the bracket and/or the connector rod allow the golf cart to be effectively towed by persons of differing statures/physiques.

Abstract: A harness for pulling a child's wagon or cart which is worn around the waist of an individual having a length of tensile rope material with padding material around the circular end-portion contacting the wearer's waist. The tensile rope material terminates in two looped distal ends, with each end having a spring-link to allow direct attachment to a wagon or by passing the looped distal ends through a wagon handle and back attaching each spring-link to its respective strand of rope material extending behind the individual. The circular end-portion is adjusted and held securely behind the user's waist by looping fastening material around the padding material encircling the rope material. Binding mach adjacent to washers covering each distal end of rubber padding secure and allow adjustment of the padding material along the length of rope material. The harness allows a user freedom of movement by enabling the user to free up the hands to walk naturally while pulling the child's wagon or cart.

Abstract: A game towing assembly comprises a flexible adjustable collar adapted to fit snugly about a neck of a slain game animal. A manual towing structure is secured to the collar for pulling the collar along with the slain game animal, so that the slain game animal can travel along the ground.

Abstract: A pedestrian trailer system including a trailer hitch assembly that has a first concave member and a cross bar that is releasably coupled. A body support member is included for positioning around a persons waist. The body support member has a second concave member and a belt member. A plurality of S-shaped bands form a pair of inner bands and a pair of outer bands. Each pair of bands is used to couple the trailer hitch member and the body support member. The pair of inner bands criss-cross when coupled with the first and second concave members. The pair of outer bands criss-cross when coupled with the first and second concave members. Lastly, a trailer member which has a pair of trailer arms is included. The pair of trailer arms have a lower end and an upper member. Each upper member has an opening for allowing the cross bar to be positioned within. The lower end has a wheel. The trailer member is to be pulled by a person when coupled with the cross bar of the trailer hitch member.

Abstract: Hoist-line for lifting rifles and shot guns to elevated positions has a snap hook for attachment to a rifle trigger guard and a fixed barrel engagement loop, each permanently attached to an elongated hoist line near its bottom end. The trigger guard snap hook and barrel engagement loop are advantageously sized and spaced apart to maintain an attached rifle in a vertical orientation when the device is hoisted from above, and accommodate rifles of varying barrel length and bore. Modification of the hoist-line has a bow engaging strap and string engaging strap for temporary attachment of an archery bow adjacent to an attached firearm.

Abstract: A golf cart towing device adaptable to the waist of a user that includes a belt, an adjusting ring, a buckle female portion, a buckle male portion, a tube, and an elastic strip. The belt has an outer surface, an inner surface, and first and second distal ends. The adjusting ring has an inner post and an outer post that defines a slot therebetween throughwhich the belt passes. The buckle female portion contains a slot through which the belt first distal end passes. The buckle male portion has a male portion body that contains an inner slot, an outer slot, and a partition. The belt second distal end passes through the buckle male portion inner slot, around the buckle male portion partition, through the buckle male portion outer slot, around the adjusting ring outer post and is secured therearound. The tube is horizontally positioned at the belt outer surface intermediate the belt first distal end and the belt second distal end and is movable therefrom. The tube removably receives the handle of a golf cart.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in supporting a child being carried on the shoulders of the wearer comprises: two ankle wraps, each securely holding one of the child's ankles; a connecting element securely connected to the ankle wraps; and a mechanism for securely attaching the connecting element to the front of the waist of the wearer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dual purpose device which can be used as a swing type seat and as a harness which can be worn by sportsmen and used to assist the wearer in towing materials.The harness can also be worn by children. In which case the device can be used to prevent a child from straying from a parent.The device has a pair of elongated pads which serve as a set for a swing type seat when the device is employed as a seat and as shoulder pads when the device is employed as a harness. The elongated pads are connected to a series of straps and strap segments which complete the sling and the harness configurations.

Abstract: A rolling travois for carrying camping supplies and the like, the rolling travois comprising an elongated support frame mounted over an enlarged roller assembly having a spherically shaped profile. A pair of pushing handles extend rearward and upward from the travois, and a pair of pulling handles are mounted on the forward end. Attached to the pulling handles is a pulling harness which is connectable to an individual.

Abstract: A rolling travois for pulling camping supplies and the like behind an individual, the rolling travois comprising an elongated support frame having one end mounted on a single enlarged roller made up of a plurality of individual cylindrical disks. The other end of the support frame has an outwardly extending tongue pivotally attachable to a backpack frame worn by the individual pulling the rolling travois.

Abstract: An improved hunting device for use as a jacket and to assist in hauling game from the woods is disclosed. The device of the present invention is constructed by measuring and cutting a rectangular piece of carpet or other flexible, foldable material. The material is sized to fit the upper body down to waist level and an opening is cut in the center of the material to receive the head of the hunter. A length of rope is attached to one of the short sides of the rectangular material adjacent both outer ends thereof and the rope then extends on the underside of the material adjacent both long sides of the material along the length thereof. The rope then passes through a hole adjacent each outer end of the other short side of the material to the outerside of the material and a securing hook is attached to each of the two ends of the rope. In use, the hunter passes his arms between the rope and material on each long side thereof and inserts his head through the center opening.

Abstract: A portable, folding, outdoorsman's seat designed to be hung from the trunk of a tree. The seat is adjustable for height, tilt, and girth of the tree, and comprises a sling-type seat suspended from an integral rope harness. The ropes attach to the seat through a pierced sleeve arrangement allowing for tilt adjustment, and to each other through metal plates such as tent-rope adjusters or the like. The seat may be carried in a jacket pocket and easily erected without assembly.

Abstract: A harness which may be used as a sling to suspend a person from a support in either a sitting or standing position, or may be placed on the shoulder to exert force on a load includes a closed loop of webbing material which is loosely slidable through a pair of D-rings, and a double length of rope, one end of each length being connected to one of the rings with the other ends being provided with a snap-hook arrangement for encircling a support or for attachment to a load. A slider on the double rope can be moved to adjust the overall size of the sling and the webbing is held by the rings in the form of two supporting loops which adjust to the body size.In a modified form, two closed loops of webbing pass through the rings and are double back upon themselves to provide a cradle having as many as four loops to support the back and legs. Another variation uses a single length of webbing for attaching the cradle to a support or to a load to be pulled by the user.

Abstract: A harness which may be used as a sling to suspend a person from a support in either a sitting or standing position, or may be placed on the shoulder to exert force on a load includes a closed loop of webbing material which is loosely slidable through a pair of D-rings, and a double length of rope, one end of each length being connected to one of the rings with the other ends being provided with a snap-hook arrangement for encircling a support or for attachment to a load. A slider on the double rope can be moved to adjust the overall size of the sling and the webbing is held by the rings in the form of two supporting loops which adjust to the body size.