Abstract: A universal adjustable carrying strap which has first and second strap members. Both ends of the first strap member pass through a first slide and one of the ends is doubled back and affixed to itself, forming a loop having a slidable clip. The other end of the fist strap passes through a ring member at the fist slide, a second slide, a pad or grip, and a third slide, both ends of the second strap member pass through a fourth slide and one of the ends is doubled back upon and affixed to itself forming a loop having a slidable clip. The other end of the second strap member passes through a ring member of the fourth slide, the third slide, the pad or grip, and the second slide, underlying the first strap.

Abstract: The instant device is made up of a semi-rigid, one piece belt clip with two sides worn on the belt of a fisherman, with touch fastener material permanently affixed to the one piece, two sided belt clip with two identical strips of hook tape stitched to the touch fastener material close to the bottom edge of the side of the belt clip furthest from the body of a fisherman wearing the device on the fisherman's belt and with a slit in each of the strips of hook tape which slits are amenable to receipt of the respective ends of a fishing reel.

Abstract: A ski carrying device enables a skier to carry his or her skis and ski poles on the skier's back thereby freeing the skier's hand. The ski carrying device includes an upper cover and a lower cover. The skier wraps the upper and lower covers around the toe bindings and the heel bindings of the skis, respectively, with the skis positioned in a bottom-to-bottom arrangement. Each cover includes a strap which the skier wraps around the ski poles to hold the ski poles against the skis. The carrying device further includes a pair of shoulder straps, each strap connected to and extended between the upper cover and the lower cover. The skier places the straps over his or her shoulders to support the skis on the skier's back. In this position, the skier easily carries the skies and poles without using his or her hands. Furthermore, the skis worn on the skier's back are less likely to strike other persons or objects.

Abstract: A shoulder strap ski carrier for transporting a pair of skis and ski poles in an substantially vertical position behind a skier's shoulder and beside a portion of the waist and hip. The carrier having an upper shoulder strap with shoulder padding attached thereto and a lower adjustable strap. The upper shoulder strap having opposite ends attached to a front loop and a rear loop. The lower adjustable strap is divided into a front strap and a rear strap. The front strap has an upper end threaded through the front loop and attached to a front triglide slidably mounted on the front strap. The rear strap has an upper end threaded through the rear loop and attached to a rear triglide slidably mounted on the rear strap. The front strap and rear strap come together at an angle and are joined to form a saddle for receiving a portion of the skis therein. The front and rear straps each have lower ends which are wrapped around the skis and joined together by an attachment material.

Abstract: A personal defense system having a protective spray container with an upper end spray actuator, a dispensing cap constructed and arranged to house the spray actuator and have a fixed relationship with the dispensing nozzle thereof, a holster for the container having an interlocking structure with the dispensing cap to prevent relative rotation, and also including a security system releasably attached to the hoister.

Abstract: A light weight and easily stored sling for holding and carrying a pair of boots, particularly ski boots, in side-by-side relation. A large, closed-loop strap, preferably of nylon webbing, surrounds the boots laterally, the upper part of the loop forming a carrying strap. A second, smaller, open-loop strap transverse the first strap and affixed to it on the sides receives the boot tops, loops around and encloses them by means of a fastener, and holds the boots in the sling. The sling is readily carried by hand or over the shoulder, and its configuration prevents heavy boots from separating, rotating or flailing about when jostled.

Abstract: The instant invention consists of a piece of heavy string eighteen or so inches long that is looped about itself, tied at one end of the loop and then subjected to a threading of both sides of the loop through a plurality of compressible, movable small cord locks before the tying of another intermediate knot serving thereby to create a sub-loop between two knots between which is a plurality of compressible, movable small cord locks. It moreover consists of another compressible, movable small cord lock through which both sides of the portion of the looped heavy string beyond the intermediate knot are threaded prior to the tying of the final knot at the other end of the initial heavy string loop to create a second sub-loop and complete assembly of the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to a container for turkey callers having a body of flexible material with a first end portion adapted to overlap a second end portion to provide a container for storage and transportation of a turkey caller. The first end portion and a second end portion are adapted to be reversed and folded and held in place with a strap to expose the turkey caller for instant use when the container and turkey caller are in place on the front of a hunter.

Abstract: A camera holder includes a support member which is removably mounted on a belt worn about a consumer's waist, and an attachment block removably connected to a support arm projecting from the support member. The attachment block has a rotatable threaded bolt projecting therefrom which may be threaded in a threaded aperture on the base of a camera to connect the camera to the attachment block. A pocket formed in the support arm removably and slidably receives the attachment block, and has a V-shaped slot formed in the forward wall. A generally V-shaped bearing projecting forwardly from the attachment block corresponds with the V-shaped slot in a wedging action to positively engage the attachment block within the pocket. An adjustable retention strap extends from the base of the support member around a camera mounted on the camera holder and is removably connected to the end of the support arm to securely retain a camera on the camera holder.

Abstract: A carrying device for archery bow and other equipment. The device includes an adjustable shoulder strap and an attached shock cord large enough to diagonally encircle the user's body. A padded shoulder protector and pull tab-manufacturer's label are affixed to the strap. An attachment-release assembly including a block and an attachment cord is suspended from the shock cord.

Abstract: An article of wearing apparel is provided which includes a belt having a carrying support assembly mounted thereon for carrying and supporting separable articles such as containers of the same or different sizes that are used to carry a plurality of coins or other small objects and/or liquids and thus free the hands of the user for other activities. The carrying support assembly includes an elongated strap which is mounted on the belt at its opposing ends in alignment with the longitudinal axis of the belt and the portion of the belt between the ends mounted on the belt being readily adjustable by a wearer for encircling the containers of different sizes and suitable supporting them on the belt.

Abstract: A device for facilitating the carrying of various types of balls, such as basketballs, soccer balls, volley balls, footballs, and the like, consists of an elongated oval-shaped carrier made of elastic resilient material, such as neoprene. The length of the carrier is less than the outer circumference of the ball to be carried; and a flexible adjustable strap is provided between the two ends of the carrier to permit it to be securely and tightly pulled into contact with the ball. This causes the carrier to stretch or expand to the contour of the shape of the ball to be carried, and to hold the ball with constant frictional tension. A shoulder carrying strap is attached to the opposite ends of the carrier; so that the ball readily and easily can be carried by means of the shoulder strap.

Abstract: A handgun holster having security straps releasably attached by a fastener system including hook-and-loop fastener material, with a protective cover overlying a portion of the mated hook-and-loop fastener material located on the holster. The protective cover is constructed of a flexible sheet-like material and helps to define a snug tube or pocket for receiving a portion of a security strap bearing the mating portion of the hook-and-loop fastener material thereon. The cover holds the two portions of the fastener material together in mating confrontation and covers an end of the strap to prevent it from easily being separated from the holster. Alternatively, a loop-carrying portion of fastener material is attached to a holster with the loops facing toward the body of the holster and a strap having the hook-carrying portion of the fastener is placed between the body of the holster and the loop-carrying fastener material.

Abstract: Weapon holsters of substantially stitchless, one-piece construction provide tension on the surface of weapons held therein. The holsters further facilitate release of weapons held therein for quick removal by the holster wearers. Pocket holsters are provided, each holster being constructed so as to facilitate concealment of a weapon held therein.

Abstract: A strap or cloth web personal carrier for a bat, ball and mitts, The carrier includes a collapsible pocket made from a plurality of cloth webs or straps, or a shallow net or solid nylon bag to receive a ball and the barrel end of a bat. The collapsible pocket has a cloth web or strap around the top to reinforce the pocket. The reinforcing strap may be elastic, or may include overlapping Velcro fasteners for tightening around the bat being carried. An elongated strap or cloth web is secured to, and extends out from, the collapsible pocket, and includes a sliding loop at its outer end which is looped around the bat near the top of the bat handle to define a sling. The combination is conveniently carried over the user's shoulder like a rifle sling, with the bat extending across the wearer's back to define part of the carrier. Additional small loops are provided on the strap for carrying mitts or other accessories.

Abstract: A non-rigid non-mechanical carrying device for portable radiophones.

Abstract: A holster to be used by a painter or to suspend a container from his waist has an oblong panel which is suspended from its midsection to the outer face of the belt by a hook-and-ring assembly so that the upper end of the panel is engaged between the belt and the waist of the wearer. The opposite end of the panel has a strap assembly which adjustably surrounds and supports the container. A pair of looping straps secured to the upper and lower edges of the belt at opposite sides of the panel attachment points are use to slidingly engage the arcuate handle of the container. Due to the swinging attachment of the panel to the belt, the holster can be used to carry the container on either the right or left side. During bending or stooping movements the panel automatically adjusts to maintain a vertical position for the container, the friction of the upper end of the panel against the inner face of the belt and the waist of the wearer limits and dampens the oscillation of the container and panel.

Abstract: A flexible article carrier having a flexible rectangular body with reinforcing panel attached to it which by sewing can be formed into pockets. Three strap combinations are fixed to what is normally the outside of the carrier, the first is for mounting the carrier on a persons body, the second is holding the carrier in a folded article carrying position and the third is for endwise retention of a carried article. A measuring scale and weigh scale lifting loops are provided to gain information about the article which is detailed in a record book held in a further pocket on the outside. Stiffening stays in the mid portion of the carrier give added support to the carried article.

Abstract: Apparatus for the retention of eyewear on apparel such as, for example, pants and shirt pockets is disclosed, which includes a fixed loop made of a flexible material. This loop is affixed, preferably, to a top horizontal edge of a pocket or to an upper edge of a waistband of pants, shorts, swimwear, etc. The apparatus of the invention further includes a strap, which is preferably at a lower point on the outer side of a garment. The front end of the strap is preferably attached to the lower point of the permanently affixed loop. The second end of the strap is free, or unattached, and includes on, at least, one side a complementary mating element. An attachment element on the free end of this strap is attachable to the complementary attachment element located on the inner side of the garment; the inner side of the garment being the side opposite to which the user's eyewear is held. Further embodiments of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: A game call holder for mounting on the chest near the shoulder or shoulder and upper arm of a user and positioning a game call in close proximity to the mouth of the user, in order to leave the hands free. In a preferred embodiment the game call holder is characterized by a support member fitted with pile fasteners and a clip for attachment to the collar of the user's shirt, jacket or coat. One or more holder straps having one end attached to the support member and the opposite end fitted with one or more loop fasteners, movably and adjustably secure the game call to the support member. A flexible arm strap is also attached to the support member and extends around the arm of the user and includes a loop fastener strip for removable attachment to the support member to stabilize the support member on the user's chest or shoulder. The game call holder is designed to be ambidextrous, since it functions equally well on the chest or shoulder for right or left-handed individuals.

Abstract: An improved carrying strap for carrying a long hose such as a corrugated plastic pool vacuum hose has a shoulder loop of unvarying size and a variable size hose carrying loop which may be quickly cinched around multiple turns of a hose to be carried. The strap uses a single rigid connector having a pair of parallel bars around which the continuous strap is wrapped to form the loops.

Abstract: A ski caddy comprising a combined carry case for skis and a bag for the case. The case is elongated and flexible with an elastic midportion and a pocket at one end for receiving the curved tips of the skis and a pocket at the other end for receiving the rear end of the skis. The elastic midportion accommodates the case to the length of the skis. Straps are provided for carrying the caddy and the pocket for receiving the curved tips of the skis is integral with a bag into which the case can be inserted for carrying when not in use.

Abstract: A strap and carry system for cradling and transporting flat and generally rectangular objects such as a body board. The system comprises three flexible loose straps secured to each other forming an adjustable flexible cradle which can be folded for storage and held open with one hand so that an object such as a body board can be inserted and secured for carrying.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a carrier apparatus comprising an adjustable belt adapted to be secured about a persons's waist, a reusable beverage container, an elastic harness fixed to the belt and adapted to selectively secure the beverage container therein, and a storage receptacle fixed to the belt in spaced relation to the elastic harness and adapted to securely enclose small articles therein.

Abstract: The present invention includes a fastener strap comprised of a length of fabric having end sections which can be fastened together to create a loop. Intermediate the end sections on the interior surface of the loop, there is a fastener affixed thereto. This intermediate fastener cooperates with corresponding fasteners which are affixed to ski poles or other articles to be supported. The size of the loop is such that the mounting of the poles onto the intermediate fastener leaves a loop of material remaining which can be utilized as a hook or a handle to otherwise support or carry the poles in the fastener strap of the invention.

Abstract: An article carrying strap has an elongated web of material with a first end. The first end has releasable fastening elements on one surface of the web for forming an openable and closable loop at the first end. The second end is disposed at an oblique angle to the longitudinal center line of the web and has releasable fastening elements on the surface of the web for forming an openable and closable loop at the second end. Each loop is adapted to receive a portion of an article to be carried.

Abstract: The convertible chair and load carrier device includes a dorsal member, a load support member pivotally mounted on the dorsal member, and a harness for attaching the dorsal member on the back of a user person. The load support member can be pivoted between first and second positions and locked in either one of these two positions. In its first position, the load support member is capable of supporting a load to thereby allow the user person to carry it on his back. In the second position of the load support member, this member forms the seat of a chair and the dorsal member the back of the same chair.

Abstract: A firearm holder of improved efficiency and design. The apparatus includes first and second movable gun support members. Each gun support member includes a lower end and an upper end. The upper ends of both members are spaced from each other to define a gun receiving zone therebetween. Positioned within the gun receiving zone and suspended between the first and second support members is a medial support member. Also included in an adjusting strap made of non-abrasive material designed to vary the distance between the first and second support members. In a preferred embodiment, the strap has a length sufficient to completely cover the first, second, and medial support members. In addition, the strap includes a free end which is slidably adjustable.

Abstract: A hip level pail carrier characterized by a girdle secured to the hips of the painter and with a bearing carried by an apron depending from the girdle to swing the pail on a horizontal axis from which the pail hangs by gravity, and preventing accidental release of the pail.

Abstract: A device for coupling two or more items such as luggage, which includes a longitudinal length of material with first and second groups of snaps at each end thereof for looping the longitudinal ends of the longitudinal length of material and a third group of snaps intermediate the ends for the purpose of forming an interior loop of the longitudinal length of material and thereby increasing/decreasing the length of the longitudinal length of material.

Abstract: A backpack for carrying folding chairs has shoulder straps to allow the transport of folding chairs upon the back and shoulders of a person. The chairs are secured in an enveloping structure which size is adjustable to accommodate different sizes and numbers of chairs. This adjustability is accomplished with straps and adjustable fasteners. The bottom of the enveloping structure can be solid allowing long slender objects such as fishing poles or sun umbrellas to be supported and carried along with the folding chairs. A pocket can be attached to the back of the folding chair backpack to enable the transport of other items in addition to the folding chairs.

Abstract: A carryall suitable for transporting articles including a towel to a bathing area includes an elongate and flexible pouch formed into a plurality of closeable compartments in the interior. Fasteners are formed on an inner surface of one end portion of the pouch and the outer surface of the opposite end portion so that the elongate pouch can be formed into a circular enclosure and held by the fasteners to define an area enclosing a rolled beach towel. One end portion of the pouch has an elongate shoulder strap fixed on the outer surface thereof, and a length of material is fitted across the outer surface of the other end portion of the pouch such that the elongate shoulder strap can be fitted under the length of material to hold the pouch in its rolled condition securely during transport of articles to a bathing area.

Abstract: An adjustable elastic band is provided which fits around the upper arm of the user with a strap secured to the band having Velcro fasteners thereon so that the strap can be secured around ski goggles to retain the goggles against the upper outer side of the arm of the wearer.

Abstract: A carrying bag assembly having a carrying bag for carrying personal items and a telephone receiver/transmitter unit attached to the carrying bag. The receiver/transmitter unit can be connected to a telephone line by means of a wire with a plug on one end. A telephone handset is attached to the receiver/transmitter unit by means of a cord. The handset can be attached to the handle of the carrying bag by two pieces of material that wrap around the handset and attach to one another. A keypad is located on the outer surface of the carrying bag for dialing the telephone.

Abstract: A holder is described for releasably holding a hand wipe at a workman's belt or other clothing location, which enables holding of common wipes without any alteration to the wipes. The holder includes a body formed of flexible but tough material and having a band portion that fits around a workman's belt and having a wipe-receiving portion with a vertical tapered slot. A workman projects the corner of a hand wipe into the upper wide end of the slot and slides the hand wipe down along the slot to the narrow lower end thereof.

Abstract: A pool cue chalk holder is disclosed including a clip that is selectively attachable to an article of clothing and complementary first and second hook and loop fastening elements. The first and second fastening elements are secured respectively to the clip and to a pool cue chalk and are selectively engageable with each other to detachably fasten the chalk to the clip.

Abstract: A baton clip adapted for lateral withdrawal, or "break out" of a baton includes a retaining ring specifically formed to produce a loud snapping sound as the baton is broken out. The loud snapping sound has been found to produce a shock, or stunning psychological effect on a potential adversary, which often results in passive submission, solely by breaking the baton out. The clip is further provided with a closure for positively securing the baton in the clip. The closure is constructed and arranged in such a way as to provide for release of the closure and withdrawal of the baton in a single, rapid, uninterrupted, and fluent motion.

Abstract: A ski boot holder which comprises a collapsible handle attached to a heel frame which is connected to elastic toe retaining means. The toe retaining means may include a toe retaining frame, which helps to hold the boots in proper alignment in the holder. The heel frame and toe frame may be designed to collapse for easy and compact storage, or carrying in the skier's pocket when the ski boot holder is not in use. A collapsible carrying handle is provided which extends upwardly between the ankle portions of the ski boots so that the boots are conveniently carried with the soles horizontally disposed. This orientation of the boots facilitates the storage of the assembly under an airplane seat, on a shelf at a ski lodge, or on a closet floor.

Abstract: A safety bank note holder for carrying personal bank notes, comprising a rectangular plate and a rope, said rectangular plate being formed with two holes respectively at two ends thereof, permitting the rope to be conducted therethrough to wind up the plate so as to let bank notes bound up between the plate and the rope. A retaining ring can be pre-arranged in the pocket of a user's clothes to connect the rope, whereby the bank notes are securely placed in the pocket, and can be easily pulled out for use.

Abstract: A walking cane is yieldably attached to a user so that it may be recovered without bending if dropped. The attachment does not interfere with ordinary use of the cane in walking. A spring-loaded retractable chain in a reel attaches removably to the user's belt. The free end of the chain holds an "S" hook. The hook attaches to a grommet on a strap that encircles the cane and fastens adjustably about the cane with a hook and loop type fastener. A rubber "O" ring slides over the cane to snugly engage the cane above the strap. The "O" ring prevents the strap from riding up the cane during use of the device.

Abstract: A carrier for ski boots includes a shoulder strap supporting an adjustable stirrup strap at each end. An adjustable ankle strap is fastened to each stirrup strap to hold a pair of ski boots securely to be carried with one ski boot in front and one ski boot on the back of the user. Each ankle strap includes an adjustable and easily releasable fastener to permit convenient use of the boot carrier for boots of a wide variety of sizes. A cover is fixedly fastened to the shoulder strap, providing padding for the shoulder strap during use of the carrier. The stirrup straps and ankle straps can be folded neatly, and the cover can be fastened around them when they are folded to contain the carrier as a compact package when it is not in use.

Abstract: The invented device comprises a waist belt (20), two boot fasteners (24), and one ski fastener (30). The waist belt compreses a buckle (22) and a belt of adjustable length. The boot fastener is also a belt that can wrap around the calf support section of the boot and tie it up with self gripping fastener (28). The boot fastener is attached to the waist belt through a loop (26) or other comparable design. By a similar mechanism, the ski fastener can fasten a pair of skis in a vertical position from the waist to the front of the shoulder. The self gripping fastener is the preferred embodiment for fastening and unfastening the ski equipment.

Abstract: Presented is a backpack for use in carrying hose, such as fire hose, to locations where it is needed. The backpack includes a rigid metallic frame having at one end a hose support shelf on which at least two spirally coiled rolls of fire hose may be carried. Quickly engageable and releasable straps are provided to bind the coils of fire hose to the back frame, and shoulder straps and a waist strap are provided to suspend the backpack on the back of the wearer. All that is required of the wearer to release and deploy one or more coils of hose from the backpack is to tug on one end of a flexible cable, with the result that the quick-release straps that bind the coils to the frame are released, thus enabling the coils of hose to be deployed by a mere shrug of the shoulders.

Abstract: A holder for carrying a vacuum bottle and like containers includes, in one embodiment of the invention, an open cylindrical resilient band having two ends. On one end is adhesive that coacts with the complementary surface of the other end to secure a vacuum bottle encompassed by the cylindrical band. A looped protrusion is provided for supporting the cylindrical band on a person's apparel, such as a belt.In another embodiment of the present invention, the cylindrical band is carried on one end of a strut having at the other end a support for the bottom of the vacuum bottle. When the vacuum bottle is placed on the support and the band encompasses the bottle, the strut and bottle can be carried on a person's apparel, on a belt for example.

Abstract: A holder for fluid dispensers, of the type having a removable lid and tubular dispensing stem, to hold the lid and stem in place during periods of non-use, said holder comprising a flexible sidewall with fasteners; an elastic bottom strap; an elastic top strap with fastener; and a stem receptacle. The holder will hold dispensers of varying circumference and diameters. The stem receptacle or pocket is provided with a top opening located directly beneath the top strap so that the top strap engages the dispenser lid and covers the top opening of the receptacle to both hold the lid and stem in place upon fastening. The lid may be provided on its top surface with a fastener of hook-loop material for engaging a mating fastener on the holder to prevent loss of the lid during use of the dispenser.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable and foldable magnetic tool holder. The magnetic tool holder has a front face and a rear face and includes at least one set of a plurality of magnetic bars which are positioned side by side on the interior of the holder, such that both faces of the holder are magnetic. Preferably, the holder contains an apron and can be folded in multiple directions.

Abstract: A ski carrier apparatus for carrying elongate skiing equipment such as snow skis and ski poles. The apparatus comprises a load-carrying element which is formed from a rod-like structural member, and which is characterized by a concave hook section disposed adjacent one end, and an equipment attachment section disposed adjacent its other end. The load-carrying element is sized to be fitted at its hook section over a single shoulder of a wearer, so that the equipment attachment section may extend diagonally across the wearer's back. Elongate skiing equipment to be carried is secured to the equipment attachment section of the load-carrying element apparatus by an attachment assembly. The elongate skiing equipment may thereupon be carried on the back of a wearer of the apparatus. The apparatus is held in a stable position on the wearer by means of a waist belt engaged with the load-carrying element, and by a shoulder belt engaged at its opposite ends to the waist belt.

Abstract: A double loop strap for securing a pair of skis in assembled back-to-back relation in an inner loop and a pair of ski poles in parallel relation to the skis in an outer loop with the strap being in the form of an elongated member of uniform width and thickness provided with tapered ends and two pairs of sid edge notches with the notches in each pair being laterally aligned with each other and being of generally V-shaped configuration. The strap includes a pair of elongated slots defined by spaced parallel side edges with the slots and notches being staggered in relation so that the adjacent pair of notches and slot can be connected together and the remote pair of notches and slot can be connected to each other by twisting the strap and inserting an end thereof through the slot until the pair of notches is registered therewith so that the strap can then be untwisted and lie in a generally flat condition.

Abstract: A method of attaching a user's wrist to a hand gripping portion of an exercise device through the use of an exercise aid. The exercising aid comprises a flat, narrow strap having opposite ends and a length substantially greater than its width with the ends of the strap connected together to form a mobius band. The length of the strap is greater than about 24 inches and less than about 29 inches thus enabling the strap to accommodate different sized hands and wrists. The ends of the exercising aid may be adjustable connected by a hook and loop fastener, or may be sewn together to form an integral structure.

Abstract: A medical supply case for organizing and holding various small medical supplies and to be worn and/or carried by medical personnel. A first panel is provided having a first panel front side, a first panel rear side, and a front side supply pocket. A second panel is connected to the first panel and has a second panel front side, and a second panel rear side, a rear side supply pocket. A hinge connects the sides of the first and second panels for positioning the first and second panels relative to each other in a first position wherein the first panel front side is generally adjacent and facing the second panel front side and alternately in a second position wherein the second panel rear side is generally adjacent and facing the first panel rear side. A first securing device releasably secures the first and second panels in the first position, and a second securing device releasably secures the first and second panels in the second position.