Flaccid Attaching Means Looped Around Neck Or Crossing Shoulder Patents (Class 224/257)
Means for adjusting loop size or hanger length of attaching means looped around neck (Class 224/258)
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Patent number: 12075871Abstract: An ambidextrous, adjustable cross-body strap comprising a plurality of variably sized pockets, a buckle and universal interlocking keyring system for added user security. The cross-body strap can be worn under or over a shirt or jacket. In one embodiment, it is water resistant or waterproof. In one embodiment, the cross-body strap has interchangeable clasps and hooks that are stored in one of the plurality of pockets built into the strap. The interchangeable clasps hook and carabiners can be used separately or in combination with the universal interlocking rings to self-attach or alternatively attach to any messenger bag, gym bag tactical clips, such as a keyring holder, straps with snaps or briefcase. Various implementations may comprise a carabiner configured to rotate 180 degrees and configured with a lock and release mechanism designed to lock the carabiner in place during use and stow the carabiner in the buckle when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2023Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Inventors: Scott Pagano, Kelly J. Hollowell
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Patent number: 11744305Abstract: An ambidextrous, adjustable cross-body strap comprising a plurality of variably sized pockets, a buckle and universal interlocking keyring system for added user security. The cross-body strap can be worn under or over a shirt or jacket. In one embodiment, it is water resistant or waterproof. In one embodiment, the cross-body strap has interchangeable clasps and hooks that are stored in one of the plurality of pockets built into the strap. The interchangeable clasps hook and carabiners can be used separately or in combination with the universal interlocking rings to self-attach or alternatively attach to any messenger bag, gym bag tactical clips, such as a keyring holder, straps with snaps or briefcase. Various implementations may comprise a carabiner configured to rotate 180 degrees and configured with a lock and release mechanism designed to lock the carabiner in place during use and stow the carabiner in the buckle when not in use.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2022Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Inventors: Scott Pagano, Kelly J. Hollowell
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Patent number: 11596215Abstract: Disclosed are shoulder belt sliding-down preventing method, and a related preventing tool, shoulder belt, and bag. The belt-shaped neck hanging element is connected to a belt at positions separated from each other via connecting members. A loop-shaped space is thereby formed between the belt body and the neck-hanging element. The head passes through this space, and the neck hanging element contacts the side of the neck. In operation, the connecting member is removed and held with one hand, the belt body is hung on the shoulder, the connecting member is passed around the back of the neck, the neck hanging element is hung around the neck, and the connecting member is engaged again with the belt body. The belt body of the shoulder bag can hang on the shoulder and the neck hanging element can be wound around the neck, thereby preventing the belt body from sliding down the shoulder.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2019Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Inventor: Makoto Suyama
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Patent number: 11576747Abstract: A wearable body composition analyzer according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include an induction part for inducing secretion of bodily liquid while being in contact with a body part, a collection part that collects the bodily liquid secreted, a sensor part that detects a body composition from the bodily liquid collected, and a wearable part to which the induction part and the collection part is detachably attached, wherein the wearable part may be worn on a body. The above-described wearable body composition analyzer may be implemented variously according to embodiments.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2019Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chul-Ho Cho, Kwang-Bok Kim, Seong-Je Cho, Young-Kyu Cho, Seung-Min Lee, Jeong-Gun Lee, Sun-Tae Jung, Jae-Geol Cho
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Patent number: 11432639Abstract: The disclosure relates to a versatile sling system, apparatus and hub, the apparatus and system comprising a strap having a first end, a second end, a width, and an adjustable length, the first end of the strap and the second end of the strap being coupled such that the strap forms a loop; and a hub coupled to the strap such that the hub is suspended from the loop. The hub of the apparatus is configured to releasably attach at least one accessory, such as a handle or leash; the system configured to allow the wearer of the strap to transfer at least a portion of the weight and/or force of an item or animal being carried by the wearer and/or attached to the at least one accessory to the torso and shoulder of the wearer. The disclosure further relates to accessories compatible with the hub.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2021Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: LifeHandle, LLCInventors: Joseph S. Wold, Brendan Truscott
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Patent number: 11266192Abstract: An ambidextrous, adjustable cross-body strap comprising a plurality of variably sized pockets, a buckle and universal interlocking keyring system for added user security. The cross-body strap can be worn under or over a shirt or jacket. In one embodiment, it is water resistant or waterproof. In one embodiment, the cross-body strap has interchangeable clasps and hooks that are stored in one of the plurality of pockets built into the strap. The interchangeable clasps hook and carabiners can be used separately or in combination with the universal interlocking rings to self-attach or alternatively attach to any messenger bag, gym bag tactical clips, such as a keyring holder, straps with snaps or briefcase.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2020Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Inventors: Scott Pagano, Kelly J. Hollowell
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Patent number: 11262642Abstract: A system includes a mounting plate to which a plurality of camera devices are mountable, and a stanchion coupled to the mounting plate to support the mounting plate. The mounting plate includes a first recess defined in a top surface of the mounting plate to mount a first camera having a first focal length, and a second recess defined in the top surface of the mounting plate to mount a second camera having a second focal length. The first recess and the second recess are defined in the top surface of the mounting plate such that the first camera and the second camera are simultaneously mountable.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Inventor: Harjanto Sumali
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Patent number: 11162692Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a heating, ventilation, and/or air conditioning (HVAC) unit that includes a condenser fan assembly. The condenser fan assembly includes a support frame having an opening and a condenser fan that is coupled to the support frame and configured to force air through the opening. The condenser fan assembly is configured to translate between an operating position and a service position. The HVAC unit also includes a brace that is configured to extend from an enclosure of the HVAC unit to the condenser fan assembly to hold the condenser fan assembly in the service position.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Ravindra B. Salunkhe, Swapnil V. Mohite, Ritesh D. Rokade, Shridhar V. Vernekar
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Patent number: 10908655Abstract: A system for storing and labeling a USB flash drive includes a container that is selectably openable and closeable, has an interior label and or one or more exterior labels, and has a tether for connecting the container to the USB flash drive. The container contains a lid that is openable to provide access to an interior space. The tether is flexible and connects to the container at one end and connects to the USB flash drive at a second end. The system may also include a storage rack for storing and organizing one or more containers for quick retrieval.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2016Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Inventor: Kim Farington
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Patent number: 10873657Abstract: A phone support assembly for positioning a screen of a phone for viewing includes a plate. A first strap and a second strap are coupled to and extend from a top and a bottom of the plate, respectively, to define a first loop and a second loop, respectively. The first loop is configured to position around a neck of a user to position the plate on an upper chest region of the user. The second loop is positioned around the user's abdomen to secure the plate. A pair of first bars, which is pivotally coupled to the plate, and a second bar, which is pivotally coupled to the pair of first bars distal from the plate, are selectively angularly positionable. A fastener that is coupled to the second bar is configured to selectively couple to a cellular phone so that the phone's screen is viewable by the user.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2019Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Inventor: Eric Marsh
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Patent number: 10820675Abstract: A case for an electronic device includes a panel having a plurality of turned edges. Certain of the plurality of turned edges comprise different heights that may expose certain elements or portions of the corresponding electronic device. The panel may further comprise an opening for exposing a speaker, microphone, camera, audio jack, button, tab or other element of the electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2018Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: JEFFERSON STREET HOLDINGS LLCInventors: Elizabeth Joy Dining, Erin Joy Watt, Zachary Conrad, Cameron James Brown, Jeremy Kerbs
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Patent number: 10761568Abstract: The disclosed apparatus is a display panel (with electronic display) made wearable by suspending it from an operator's neck (or shoulder) by a strap and including a prop to push the display panel away from the operator's stomach/chest and into his comfortable view without using of his hands. The bottom end of the prop makes contact with the operator using an interface designed to provide lateral tipping stability and sliding stability in all directions. The display distance from the operator's face may be adjusted by adjusting the strap length. The prop may include an adjustable extension to better position the display. The apparatus may include only electromagnetic communication for computer remote control, may receive television, may connection to multiple sources with a separate telecommunication housing, may include various accessory holders, may include display panel back side controls or may include computer equipment.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2018Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Inventor: Charles Augustus Daley, III
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Patent number: 10736403Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to a back-mounted power tool system. The power tool system includes a battery package that can be used on other power tool systems, a backpack apparatus, a power tool, and a connecting member. The backpack apparatus includes a backpack harness to mount the backpack apparatus onto a user's body and a first connector to removably couple the battery package to the backpack apparatus. The power tool includes a motor driven by a power supply from the battery package. The connecting member transfers a weight of the power tool and/or a force received from the power tool to the backpack apparatus by rotatably coupling the power tool to the backpack apparatus. The connecting member further enables the power tool to rotate about a first rotation axis or a second rotation axis, the first rotation axis being perpendicular to the second rotation axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Chevron (HK) LimitedInventors: Toshinari Yamaoka, Fangjie Nie, Jianpeng Guo
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Patent number: 10734110Abstract: A caregiver badge system includes a caregiver badge configured to be worn by a caregiver and having a cavity defined therein. An identification badge is configured to be positioned within the cavity. The identification badge is removable from the caregiver badge. A transceiver is positioned within the caregiver badge and configured to communicate with a positioning system to identify a location of the caregiver. A battery is positioned within the caregiver badge to power the transceiver.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2019Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: Hill-Rom Services, Inc.Inventors: Bradley T. Smith, Andrew S. Robinson, Steven D. Baker, Pamela Wells, John S. Schroder, Kiana M. Dezelon, Laura A. Hassey, Thomas A. Myers, Eric D. Agdeppa, Varad N. Srivastava
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Patent number: 10729225Abstract: A wearable holder adapted to enable hands-free transport and usage of a portable device, is disclosed. The wearable holder comprises a waist strap, a middle strap, a neck strap, and a receptacle. The waist strap is adapted to secure to the waist of a wearer and a neck strap adapted to loop around the neck of the wearer. The middle strap is disposed between the waist strap and the neck strap. The receptacle secured to the middle strap is configured to receive the portable device. The receptacle further comprises a plurality of pockets on an interior side of the receptacle to secure one or more personal accessories. The wearable holder is adapted to be worn on wearer's neck, wearer's wrist, wearer's waist or wearer's body.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2019Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Inventor: Radie Denise Kilpatrick
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Patent number: 10693517Abstract: A mobile device connection apparatus, method and system is disclosed which allows a user to physically connect or tether, without the use of adhesive, a mobile device with a case to a user, surface, or structure. The mobile device connection apparatus comprises multiple layers of materials to create a connection point for mobile devices, such as mobile phones, which is compatible with devices with a case, reusable, and robust and prevents mobile devices from being damaged, lost, and stolen. Further the mobile device connection apparatus allows a user to interact with their phone in new ways.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2018Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.Inventors: John Osmanski, Kent Solberg, Bowden Ormsbee
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Patent number: 10624440Abstract: A harness for a sporting optic can be donned by a user to secure the sporting optic to the person or torso of the user. The harness provides a secured position for the sporting optic to resist swinging, and thus damage and interference, of the sporting optic. The harness has shoulder straps and a torso strap. A restraining pad can be carried by the torso strap. The sporting optic can be tucked behind the restraining pad.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2018Date of Patent: April 21, 2020Inventor: Darren Jones
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Patent number: 10582756Abstract: A flexible reinforced strap for use with baggage as a level of security against theft includes a plurality of warp threads, one or more flexible reinforcing members, and a weft thread. The flexible reinforced strap is of a multi-layered construction, including an intermediate layer situated between a top and a bottom layer. The plurality of warp threads and the one or more flexible reinforcing members are arranged within the plurality of layers, and a weft thread is interwoven to form the flexible reinforced strap.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2015Date of Patent: March 10, 2020Assignee: MRM HK LimitedInventors: Yim Cheung Au, Jensen Pauwels
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Patent number: 10471890Abstract: A carrier assembly for a light includes a main housing having a first end, a second end, and a main axis extending between the first end and the second end. The carrier assembly also includes an extension member slidably coupled to the main housing for movement along the main axis between a retracted position and an extended position. The extension member is biased toward the retracted position. The carrier assembly further includes a wireform hook extending from the first end of the main housing. The wireform hook includes two legs coupled to the extension member for movement with the extension member. The carrier assembly also includes a bracket member coupled to the wireform hook. The bracket member includes a base material extending between the two legs of the wireform hook and a second material overlaying a portion of the base material. The second material is softer than the base material.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2017Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATIONInventors: Benjamin D. Gall, David Proeber, Jason R. Crowe, Brian Cornell, Josh Adams, Alan Amundson, Joshua Schermerhorn
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Patent number: 10244851Abstract: A bag carrier having an adjustable shoulder strap affixed to a ring positioned at about the user's hips. The carrier has a clip that removably attaches to the ring. The carrier has one or more hooks to support the handles of a shopping bag. The hooks may have protrusions to hold the shopping bags better on the hooks. One or more surfaces of the carrier may have recesses to lighten the bag carrier.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2018Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Inventors: Ronnie Petersson, Andrzej Dzienski
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Patent number: 10154722Abstract: A shoulder strap pad has a generally rectangular/oval base and a plurality of nodules integral to the generally rectangular base. The generally rectangular/oval base has a top surface, a bottom surface and opposite ends. A soft pliable strip extends from the opposite ends when the shoulder strap pad is connected to the soft pliable strip. The nodules project outward from the bottom surface of the generally rectangular base and are arranged in spaced-apart relationship with respect to each other.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2017Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Inventor: Ruiyang Tian
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Patent number: 9978351Abstract: A modular apparatus having at least two connecting members substantially at right angles from each other for self-supported wielding of musical instruments. The modular apparatus is worn over at least one shoulder and around the back of the user's neck while it is detachably connected to a musical instrument, such as a violin. The musical instrument is detachably connected to the modular apparatus via a support attachment, support, strap and fastening mechanism. The plurality of members allows even distribution of pressure and tension throughout the upper body caused by supporting and playing the musical instrument.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2017Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Inventor: Parashar Krishnamachari
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Patent number: 9931533Abstract: Weight lifting strap which is looped around the wrist and wrapped in helical fashion about a weight lifting bar or the like and gripped by the hand with opposite sides of the strap facing the bar and the hand, and the strap being fabricated of a woven material with rubberized strands on the side of the strap which faces the bar.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2013Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Implus Footcare, LLCInventor: Kenneth Robert Ingram
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Patent number: 9879943Abstract: A firearm support system, has a stock unit configured to be carried by a firearm, the first unit having a first complementary component and a belt unit configured to be carried by a belt, the second unit having a second complementary component configured for selective engagement with the first complementary component.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Inventor: James Mitchell Ray
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Patent number: 9872554Abstract: Wearable articles and methods for configuring wearable articles and using wearable articles are described. A top portion, a front portion, a bottom portion, and a back portion are disclosed. At least one means for releasably configuring aspects of a wearable article is disclosed. At least one means on a wearable article for attaching, carrying and/or displaying items to it is disclosed. At least one means for adjusting the size of the at least one aspect of a wearable article is disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2015Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: MOXIE ENDEAVORS, INC.Inventors: Kelly J. Galloway, Susan M. Barna, Kolay Johnson
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Patent number: 9589547Abstract: This disclosure generally pertains to various end pieces for releasably securing to a coupling element. In at least one example, the end piece may be used for releasably securing a guitar strap to a coupling element on a guitar. In various examples, the end piece can include a body having a first surface opposite a body having a second surface, a first aperture defining a first aperture opening communicating between the body first and second surfaces, and a plurality of resiliently flexible projection elements extending radially inward and spaced apart relation from the first aperture.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Hogjim, LLCInventor: Kyle Douglas Koster
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Patent number: 9529358Abstract: The invention relates to a remote control system (195) comprising mobile units (190, 1102, 1105), and a by control means (106, 110) provided controller unit for these. Said units are equipped with a function performing means (161) and transferring means (207, 270) that generates information signals (301) respectively transmits the same. Signal processing means (261, 268) and their exerting function (314) for controlling the functions of the respective mobile unit are placed respectively takes place only in the current mobile device. In accordance with the proposed use in connection with the present invention object, a controller area network type of system is constructed with a distributed and integrated network structure (1751). Only signal processing means (1753) and their function exertion means (1754) for controlling of a mobile unit, which is positioned in the actual unit, is used for its control.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2013Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: KVASER ABInventor: Lars-Berno Fredriksson
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Patent number: 9463752Abstract: A purse securing device (1) having straps (4,5,6) with mechanical fasteners (13) that attach to head rest posts (10) or a rear portion of a seat in a vehicle and then wraps around handles (17) of a purse (3) or hand bag to prevent theft.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2016Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Inventor: Donna L. E. Lehtonen
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Patent number: 9412285Abstract: Disclosed herein is a device and method directed to assisting individuals in identifying the wearer of the device. More specifically, the present invention generally relates to a device and method of use directed to assisting individuals in identifying the wearer of the device as a law enforcement officer (LEO) from various viewing angles of the wearer in lighted and unlighted environmental conditions. In one embodiment the device is comprised of identification elements, attachment elements, and quick disconnect elements. In another embodiment, the device is comprised of at least four identification elements, the attachment elements formed to hold two of the identification elements in the front and two in the back of the wearer of the device, and quick disconnect elements positioned along the attachment elements so that the wearer of the device can quickly interchange the identification elements and/or remove the device from the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2014Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Inventor: Albert Ramirez, III
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Patent number: 9339071Abstract: Suspender devices for maintaining in place a shirt or other upper garment for a wearer. The suspender devices having an elongated strap member with an upper end having fastener members thereon for attachment to a shirt or other upper garment, and with a lower end having a foot loop for being positioned around the wearer's foot or footwear.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: Sal Herman
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Patent number: 9254403Abstract: The present invention is directed to a rehabilitation strap including a pair of handles and a strap of adjustable length and a method of using the same. The method includes rehabilitation exercises that an individual may practice after a joint replacement procedure.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Peathry, LLCInventors: Charles M. Wertz, Ronald W. Brand, Jr.
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Patent number: 9185965Abstract: A strap with an applique has a main strap with a hook and loop material on a length of a top side and a material on a bottom side. An applique comprises a decorative ribbon having a width substantially equal to a width of the main strap and a hook and loop material on one side. The main strap for a camera or the like is preferably stretchy and comprises a loop material on substantially an entirety of a top surface of the main strap. The applique comprises a hook material adhered beneath substantially an entirety of a surface of the decorative ribbon for coupling to the hook surface of the main strap. Connector straps are coupled to respective opposing ends of the main strap with a length adjustment mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Inventor: Rishi S Bhati
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Patent number: 9093054Abstract: Various embodiments and methods of using an ergonomic guitar strap are disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Inventor: Thomas E. Werges
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Patent number: 9082379Abstract: Examples of the disclosure are directed toward a modular guitar strap, wherein one or more modular guitar strap ends may be detachable from the guitar strap for replacement. A guitar strap end may be made from an exotic material, such as snakeskin, and bonded to a durable material, such as nylon fabric, so that the guitar strap end can hold up to wear and tear even while its outer appearance is that of an exotic material.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2014Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: CDB Straps, LLCInventor: Cletus D. Bottrell, Jr.
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Patent number: 9038872Abstract: A carrying strap for supporting an object is described. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the carrying strap comprises a neck pad for distributing the object's weight over the user's neck, the neck pad having inner or first, and outer or second sides affixed to each other along perimeter, wherein the first side is configured to contact backside of the user's neck and the first side comprises two partially overlapped layers in a mirror-image orientation to form an open slot, located substantially near center portion of the neck pad, which is configured for housing a removable cushion that provides extra cushion to the backside of the user's neck; at least one hook for securing the object; and an extension portion connecting the neck pad and the at least one hook.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Inventor: Shun-Hwa Chang
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Patent number: 9038878Abstract: An archery compound bow cam cover and sling device is disclosed. The cam cover and sling device can include two cam covers operable to at least partially cover cams of a compound bow. The cam cover and sling device can also include two limb tensioning members coupled to respective cam covers, operable to extend along limbs of the compound bow, and configured to couple with the compound bow at limb ends opposite the cams. The cam cover and sling device can further include a central tensioning member coupled to the two cam covers and operable to extend between the cams, wherein the central tensioning member is configured to increase tension in the limb tensioning members to secure the cam covers about the cams. In addition, the cam cover and sling device can also include a sling coupled to the two cam covers to support, and facilitate carrying, the compound bow.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2014Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Alpine Innovations LLCInventor: Darren Jones
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Publication number: 20150136824Abstract: A backcarrying including a carrying portion having a top, a bottom, a front, a rear and two sides. A strap arrangement can also be included for carrying the carrying portion as a backcarrying. The strap arrangement can have a pair of carrying straps. Each carrying strap can be secured to the carrying portion at about the bottom and extend upwardly along respective sides of the carrying portion, and redirected at about the top of said respective sides to extend around to the rear of the carrying portion, and being redirected at about the top of the rear to extend downwardly for securement at about the bottom of the carrying portion at the rear. The strap arrangement can redirect forces to support a load in the carrying portion from the sides of the carrying portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventor: Joan F. Demskey
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Patent number: 9016534Abstract: Laminate lanyards and methods for making the same are disclosed. The laminate lanyards may include a head formed from a reinforcing loop of yarn incorporated within a scrim. The head can be coupled to the head section of a body, which also includes a main section that forms the loop of the laminate lanyard. A gusset can be coupled to ends of the main section of the body to couple the two ends of the body together and facilitate opening and closing of the loop of the laminate lanyard. A slider may also be included in laminate lanyard for adjusting the size of the loop.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Crenshaw Whitley, Craig Stanley, Matthew Rohrbach, Trent Weber, Robert Merrit, Erik L. Wang
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Patent number: 9004330Abstract: A holder for holding an electronic device includes a frame and a harness pivotably connected to the frame. The harness has a pair of parallel elongated bars and at least one bracing member extending between the elongated bars. The frame has one or more side tabs for retaining an electronic device within the frame. A holder for holding an electronic device has a retaining member including a plurality of retaining tabs; and a harness member rotatably connected to the retaining member and rotatable between a stowed position and an inclined position. A holder for holding an electronic device has a harness having two parallel elongated bars; a frame having a base member and two parallel arms each having an opening therein; and a pivotable retaining member pivotably connected to the parallel arms. The retaining member releasably holds the electronic device. The elongated bars are slidably inserted into the openings of the arms.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Inventor: Shawn White
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Patent number: 8991669Abstract: A tree stick carrier for a tree stick having steps projecting from a post comprises a flexible panel having openings spaced to correspond to the steps and a retainer coupled to the panel to retain the panel in a state wrapped about the post with the steps projecting through the openings.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2013Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: DDI, Inc.Inventors: John Brian Priest, Frank Milton Lovich, II
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Publication number: 20150034685Abstract: An electronic product carrier adapted to be hung on a neck including a base, a bar having a distal bar section and a proximal bar section connected to the base by a connecting band, a plate assembly connected to the distal bar section and having a rotatable plate for mounting thereon an electronic product, and a neck cord adapted to be connected to the base, the bar or the connecting band. The bar further includes additional bar sections. The plate assembly includes a hinge hingedly connected to and frictionally engaged with the distal bar section, and a plate support connected to the hinge. The rotatable plate is rotatably mounted on and frictionally engaged with the plate support.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2013Publication date: February 5, 2015Applicant: GLISTEN GARMENT LTDInventor: Ka Chun MAK
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Patent number: 8944301Abstract: An article carrier has a first member including a top side and a first arch. The first arch optionally is for receiving a first article. The article carrier also has a moveable second member connected to the first member. The second member is moveable from a first position connected to a lateral side of the first member and to a second position where the moveable second member is not connected to the lateral side. The moveable second member may retain a second article on the moveable second member in the second position. The second member may capture a temple bar of a pair of glasses on the second member.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2014Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Trineitte & Co.Inventors: Victoria Nazarenko, Anastasia Nazarenko
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Publication number: 20150021368Abstract: The instant application discloses, among other things, a Wheelbarrow Support Strap. The instant application discloses, among other things, a Wheelbarrow Support Strap. In one embodiment, Wheelbarrow Support Strap 100 may comprise a strap with a first end and second end. Each end may have an attachment means comprising a cylindrical or tube-shaped grip configured to receive the end of a handle shaft. In another embodiment, the Wheelbarrow Support Strap may include an adjustment means, for example, a buckle, which may allow the laborer to keep the strap taut while operating the wheelbarrow. The adjustment means may be located on the strap or on an attachment means, for example, on a handle grip, to facilitate adjustment of the strap length while the wheelbarrow is in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2013Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventor: Gary Nilsen
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Publication number: 20150001264Abstract: A carrying device for carrying and storing fishing equipment comprises a front surface, a rear surface, a bottom edge, a top edge, a pair of angled opposing side edges and the pair of support straps. The front surface further comprises a main pocket and a plurality of sleeves. The top edge and the pair of angled opposing side edges have a plurality of buttons on the interior of the front surface and the rear surface to close the carrying device. A pair of support straps extends along the vertical length of the front surface and the rear surface has a plurality of support rings and a plurality of fastening straps. The support straps forms the handle of the carrying device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2013Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventor: Cuong Nguyen
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Publication number: 20150001263Abstract: A fastening assembly for securing a shoulder belt to a portable computer includes a latching member, a fastening member, a locking cap, and a resilient ring. The resilient ring is located between the latching member and the locking cap. The fastening member extends through the latching member from a first side of the latching member. The locking cap is located on a second side of the latching member and engaged with the fastening member. The fastening member with the locking cap is moveable relative to the latching member to compress the resilient ring in order to secure the latching member to the portable computer. The resilient ring is restored to release the latching member from the portable computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventor: WEI-SHIH CHEN
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Publication number: 20140367427Abstract: Systems and methods for carrying a weapon are described herein. While such systems and methods can include any suitable component, in some cases, they include a shoulder strap that is configured to attach at a shoulder portion of an upper torso garment. In some cases, the shoulder strap includes an attachment mechanism that is configured to attach the shoulder strap to the shoulder portion of the upper torso garment. In some cases, a weapon attachment, such as a D-ring and/or a lanyard is attached to the shoulder strap so as to be disposed on an anterior portion of the shoulder strap when the shoulder strap is worn by a user. In some cases, the shoulder strap is configured to retain a weapon (such as an assault rifle) in a state of near readiness. Other implementations are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventors: Donald Carlos Bjelde, Daniel M. Pena, Justin E. Christensen
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Patent number: 8899455Abstract: A combination mobile shoulder strap and stationary shoulder cushion for carrying a receptacle, via appropriate releasable connectors, without movement of the stationary shoulder cushion and without the consequences caused at least by such movement to a wearer. The combination includes a stationary shoulder cushion, a pair of mobile strap elements, and apparatus that laterally pivotally attaches the pair of mobile strap elements to the stationary shoulder cushion so as to allow the pair of mobile strap elements to carry the receptacle, via the appropriate releasable connectors, and move relative to the stationary shoulder cushion, while the stationary shoulder cushion does not move so as to eliminate the consequences to a wearer caused at least by such movement of the pair of mobile strap elements. The apparatus is underlaid by the stationary shoulder cushion so as to eliminate the consequences caused by the apparatus undesirably engaging the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2009Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Tumi, Inc.Inventor: Paul V. Scicluna
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Publication number: 20140339276Abstract: In various embodiments a bicycle accessory to facilitate carrying, lifting, and transporting a bicycle is provided. The accessory includes a casing comprising an external cover, an interior cavity, the external cover having first and second sides, the second side having an exit slot; a reel within the interior cavity of the casing; a torsion spring retracting assembly coupled to the reel and within the interior cavity of the casing; and a retractable strap extending from the exit slot of the casing, the retractable strap having distal and proximal ends, wherein the proximal end of the retractable strap is affixed to the reel and the torsion spring retracting assembly within the interior cavity. The retractable strap is configured for extension of the distal end from the casing, at a first portion on the bicycle, and extended to a second portion on the bicycle thereby creating a means by which to carry.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: H2 IDEAS CORP.Inventor: Genrikh Tyetyerin
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Patent number: 8857682Abstract: A suspender for a brushcutter has a shoulder belt and a support member removably connected to the shoulder belt. A hook member has a link removably hooked to the support member, a hook part integrally connected to the link, a cover having a folded portion that is removably hooked on the link and a pair of projections extending from opposite sides of the folded portion, and an elastic piece having a base end part from which a fixing part extends and which is removably hung on the cover with the projections of the cover folded so that the fixing part is interposed between the folded portion and projections of the cover. A stopper member maintains the link of the hook member removably hooked to the support member.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2005Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventors: Tomomi Nakaya, Hiroaki Uchitani
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Publication number: 20140246465Abstract: When folded this invention is so small it fits in your pocket. The only loose parts are the 10 line wraps that are contained inside the product when it's folded. When in use it's fully adjustable with no metal or plastic parts to rust or break.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Inventors: Joan Darnell Peterson, Charlotte Darnell Giesey