Abstract: A portable device is disclosed which when placed on the shoulder enables the user to comfortably carry bags with handles and objects with hooked handles. This device comprises two rectangular shaped identical half-bars, each having a top section with an adjacent ledge portion (8) running along the length of the top section; a bottom section having a plurality of hooks (7) positioned along its length; a pivot end portion (10) with an aperture through which the two half-bars are connected, permitting the half-bars to be rotated from a folded position where the ledge of the first half-bar is parallel to the ledge of the second half-bar, to an open position where the ledge portion of the first half-bar forms a 180 degrees angle with the ledge portion of the second half-bar; and a strap end portion (6) through which a strap for carrying is attached.

Abstract: A carrying harness for an optical device is provided and consists of a strap loop worn about an upper torso of a person, while a pair of slide fasteners connect the optical device to a front portion of the strap loop. The slide fasteners will normally position the optical device against an abdominal area of the person, when in a carrying mode and selectively allows the optical device to be slid into an eye level position when in an operating mode.

Abstract: A golf bag in the form of a tubular receptacle with a handle thereon has a dual-loop two-point shoulder strap for engaging both shoulders of an individual carrying the golf bag. The shoulder strap, in one embodiment, has a single elongated belt with mutually opposed belt ends. One belt end and a first portion of the belt between the belt ends is connected to a first point on a golf bag and defines a first loop through which an individual inserts one arm to support the golf bag at least partially on one shoulder. The other belt end and a second portion of the belt between the belt ends is connected to a second point on the golf bag and defines a second loop through which an individual inserts another arm to support the golf bag at least partially on another shoulder.

Abstract: A reusable carrying sleeve for a recyclable, single use camera is constructed of resilient foam and includes a peripheral wall section for surrounding a camera housing and a front panel joined to a forward part of the peripheral wall for forming a semi-enclosure around a camera inserted into the sleeve. The front panel has apertures and cut-outs sized and aligned to permit normal functioning of the camera lens, viewfinder, flash, and film winder. A carrying strap is affixed to the peripheral wall for toting around the sleeve and the retained camera. The peripheral wall includes an interior perimetal surface designed with a size and shape to frictionally grip the camera, while the exterior surface of the sleeve can appear plain or have virtually any decorative indicia, making the sleeve particularly attractive to variously aged photographers.

Abstract: A seat for carrying a child in seated position upon an adult's shoulders is constructed as an inflatable device fabricated from flexible plastic sheet material interbonded in a manner to form a main portion of U-shaped contour whose extremities are bifurcated leg-cushioning portions. An abutment member is disposed atop the seat in a manner to be interposed between the child's groin and the back of the neck of the adult.

Abstract: A carrying strap for ski equipment is disclosed. The carrying strap includes a first strap member having second and third strap members affixed transversely at either end thereof. Each of the second and third strap members include means for connecting the respective ends thereof together. A snap hook is affixed at either end of the first strap member. In use, the ends of the second and third strap members are connected together to loop around the skis and ski poles to secure them for carrying while the ski boots are clipped to the ends of the first strap member with the snap hooks.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and improved design associated with the fabrication and construction of a musical instrument harness capable of supporting a guitar, banjo, and/or other like musical instrument. In accordance with the invention, the harness attaches itself at three separate and distinct locations to the musical instrument in question such that the weight of the musical instrument is apportioned and otherwise distributed to different portions of a musicians body so as to prevent, minimize and/or otherwise overcome fatigue.

Abstract: A beverage-container carrier and sipping assembly (10) that is designed to replace the cap on a conventional bottle-type beverage container (60) or to be directly attached to the circumferential edge (72) of a sport bottle (71) or an opened beverage can (70). The assembly (10) consists of a dome shaped cover (12, 14) that has attached a carrying strap (40) and a straw bore (20) on its upper surface that to accepts a drinking straw (22). The strap can be adjusted to an optimum length to hand carry the cover or to a length that allows the assembly (10) to be placed around a person's neck or shoulders. In either case, the strap (40) is attached to the containers cover (12, 14) at points that correspond to the container (60) shoulder or center-of-gravity. Therefore, the container is comfortably balanced and supported when held by the strap (40). A vertically or horizontally oriented handle (50, 54) can be added to the cover (12, 14) to increase the assembly utility.

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: An article carrier. The carrier comprises an inverted U-shaped sling strap carried over a shoulder of a user. The carrier can be configured into a strip system which extends around the torso and over both shoulders of the user.

Abstract: A harness that positions and stablizes a guitar or like instrument on a wearer. The harness utilizes three length-adjustable segments connected together at one end of each of the segments. The connection of the three segments is located behind the back of the wearer and the opposite end of each segment is structured for attachment to the anchor points on the guitar or like instrument. One segment goes up over the right shoulder and down across the torso and attaches to one of the instrument anchor points. A second segment wraps under the left arm and attaches to the same instrument anchor point. A third segment wraps under the right arm, diagonally downward and attaches to the second instrument anchor point. The length of each segment is adjusted to vary the position and stability of the instrument.

Abstract: A non-slip pattern (14) is permanently secured to an engaging surface (32) which is adapted to engage a load supporting element such as a human shoulder. A non-slip carrying strap (10) is formed utilizing a strap pad (12) upon which the non-slip pattern (14) is secured. The pattern (14) consists of a plurality of elongated bar portions (40) formed of a liquid silicon rubber material (38). The bar portions (40) are arrayed in a grid (50) to inhibit sliding motion in any direction and the bar portions are formed to have a trapezoidal cross section, including apexes to enhance friction. The shoulder engaging surface (32) is a fabric including a back plane (46) of base fibers (44) from which upright fibers (48) extend, with the bar portions (40) being applied and curved so as to encompass the fibers. The primary usage is as a carrying strap (10) for a golf bag.

Abstract: An insulated beverage container which includes a cylindrical shell, insulation provided inside the shell and a tube bore defined by the insulation for insertion of canned or bottled drinks and keeping the drinks hot or cold. A pair of circular collars terminate each end of the shell and insulation tube and define an upward-projecting collar lip for receiving a corresponding circular lip slot provided in a pair of lids adapted to seal the ends of the insulated beverage container. A flexible strap extends through aligned collar strap guides and lid strap guides to connect the lids to the collars of the insulated beverage container and a clip receptacle is provided on one of the collars for receiving the clip and securing one of the lids to the collar. A buckle and snap may also be provided on the strap for securing the insulated beverage container to another object.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying personal articles comprising a substantially rectangular container portion of transparent plastic material having continuous front, bottom, rear and top surfaces, closure means between the top and front surfaces for closing the container portion, a flexible shoulder strap adapted to be received over the head and one arm of the wearer, the shoulder strap being dimensioned so as to continuously extend from one end of the bottom surface over the shoulder of the wearer to the opposite end of the bottom surface and adapted to lay flat against the body of the wearer, and attaching means for attaching the shoulder strap to the ends of the surfaces of the container portion.

Abstract: A carrier for elongate equipment for sports, such as hockey, curling, ringette or the like arranged to hold two pieces of equipment each of which includes an elongate shaft. The carrier includes two elongate essentially U-shaped channels formed of resilient plastic material. The channels are so dimensioned that at least one wall thereof is biased against the shaft, and thus retaining it, when the shaft is inserted therein. Provision is made for attaching a suitable carrying strap to the carrier or to facilitate attachment of the carrier to an equipment bag or the like.

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: A neck strap for supporting an article which comprises a flexible cord terminating in aglets at either end. The strap is passed through a slot in a flange at one end of the container. The aglets are inserted into opposite ends of a length of flexible hollow tubing with the outside diameter of the aglet and the inside diameter of the tubing being of dimensions such that there is a friction fit between the aglets and the tubing. The reduced force required for separation of the aglet and tubing prevents injury to the wearer.

Abstract: An adaptor device for use in the carrying of a compound archery bow having a cable bar attached thereto, the adaptor device including a body portion through one end of which a bore extends for receiving the cable bar therein, the body portion being secured to the cable bar in a selected position thereon, and the body portion being mountable on a carry member in supported relation wherein the bow is supportable by the adaptor body portion on the body of the user in a carrying position which provides for convenient access to the bow by the user.

Abstract: A collar (also referred to as a caddy) adapted to be attachable to a bottle or related container for providing safe, hands-free access to a fluid bottle or related container which has a relatively wide mouth and a screw-on top or lid. Such caddy can be attached with a strap to hang over a shoulder, bicycle, or car seat to prevent spilling any liquid from the bottle. The collar is useful to permit the bottle to be joined to a carrying strap to enhance the utility of the bottle during athletic activities or during leisure time pursuits. The collar is preferably fabricated of a plastic material such as polypropylene, polyethylene or other durable material. However, the collar has "break-away" ends so that the strap is removable in ordinary circumstances and the collar will break in response to forces generated in unusual circumstances.

Abstract: An adjustable carrying strap for luggage or similar moderately heavy loads comprises a middle section of thin pliable material that can spread over and around the shoulder, thus to conform to the shape of the shoulder, distribute the load, and securely position the strap. The middle section of pliable material is folded and attached to the end sections, comprising conventional adjustable strap assemblies, so that when pulled taught, the middle section of the strap folds itself into a width comparable to that of the end section strap material, thus to be used as a simple shoulder strap.

Abstract: Disclosed is a map holder, which can have a ski area trail map and/or related printed information therein for use by a skier. The map holder includes a string or elastic to be positioned around the neck of the skier, with a map supporting member attached to the string or elastic. The map or other information is exposed in the map supporting member. The string or elastic is sufficiently long (or can be stretched to a sufficient length) so that the map can be read by the skier or a companion without the string or elastic being removed from around the neck of the skier. Thus, without removal of the string or elastic from around the neck of the skier, the map can be read by the skier or companion or placed in a protected, non-visible location (e.g., inside a ski jacket worn by the skier).

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 beverage-container carrier and sipping assembly (10) that is designed to replace the cap on a conventional bottle-type beverage container (60) or to be diretly attached to the circumferential edge (72) of a sport bottle (71) or an opened beverage can (70). The assembly (10) consists of a dome shaped cover (12,14) that has attached a carrying strap (40) and a straw bore (20) on its upper surface that to accepts a drinking straw (22). The strap can be adjusted to an optimum length to hand carry the cover or to a length that allows the assembly (10) to be placed around a person's neck or shoulders. In either case, the strap (40) is attached to the containers cover (12,14) at points that correspond to the container (60) shoulder or center-of-gravity. Therefore, the container is comfortably balanced and supported when held by the strap (40). A vertically or horizontally oriented handle (50,54) can be added to the cover (12,14) to increase the assembly utility.

Abstract: A ski carrying device comprised of a main carrying strap and VELCRO loop and hook fastening straps attached at each end to form a Y of the opposing components of said loop and hook fastening straps. The skis are inserted in the Y and the loop and hook fastening straps are lapped one over the other around the skis to securely hold them. By securing the skis above and below the bindings, the skis can then be carried over the shoulder or by using the sling as a handle. The carrier can be folded very compactly and stored in a pocket when not in use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a carrier device for containers, particularly plastic bottles, which may readily carried along by a person and permits a liquid supply to be readily handled. According to the invention, there is provided a strap assembly for the container, in connection with a shoulder strap, the strap assembly comprising at least a first and a second longitudinal strap defining a holding space for a container, particularly a drinking bottle.

Abstract: A carrying arrangement for a shoulder pad for a carrying strap of a bag, such as a golf bag. The shoulder pad is connected at an upper point and at a lower point on the bag and is configured as an elongated pocket. The pocket is accessible by means of a closure apparatus and encloses an apparatus for adjusting the effective length of the strap. By means of the configuration of the pocket which encloses the adjustment apparatus, no strap ends remain which might otherwise disturb the golfer or carrier of the bag.

Abstract: A flexible tote-strap for luggage such as bags or cases for any portable articles embodies a unitary tripled up assembly of strapping held in short length for hand clutching by a quick release buckle with which the tote strap may very quickly be converted to a shoulder carrying tote-strap.

Abstract: A combination garment and purse worn by a person as an article of clothing is adapted for carrying articles normally carried in a purse, handbag or briefcase and includes a garment of flexible sheet material having a back panel and a pair of side and frontal panels joined therewith. A fastener is provided for detachably securing confronting edges of the frontal panel when the garment is worn closed at the front. First pockets are provided accessible from inside of the garment for carrying articles and second pockets accessible from outside the garment are also provided for carrying articles. A resilient yoke is secured to the inside of the garment and includes a central neck segment extending across the back of a person at an upper level and a pair of forwardly extending shoulder segments joining the neck segment at opposite ends.

Abstract: A sling support apparatus is provided for mounting about an individual, wherein the apparatus includes an elongate flexible cord mounting a pulley plate member, with the pulley plate member mounting a pulley therewithin to capture the flexible cord between a pulley and a support mount, wherein the support mount rotatably mounts a lower support mount to secure a separable fastener thereto, wherein the separable fastener mounts a support cord, and the support cord including opposed rings to secure binoculars and the like thereto. A spring biased clip, including a spaced jaws of serrated teeth is also provided and mounted to a second cord for securement to the support cord and mounting to an individual's support belt to position the organization to the individual's torso.

Abstract: Small articles such as cameras and binoculars are conventionally carried on either a single strap around the neck of the user, or on a relatively complicated harness arrangement. A simple, comfortable, silent alternative includes a pair of identical shoulder straps which extend from approximately the center of the chest of a user over the shoulders, cross in the back and pass under the arms of the user to the chest area, a connector for adjustably interconnecting the shoulder straps in the back area, a chest strap connected to the spaced apart front bottom ends of the shoulder straps, buckles for releasably connecting the ends of the chest strap to the other, free front ends of the shoulder straps, and swivel hooks slidable on the shoulder straps for releasably retaining the small article suspended from the chest area of the shoulder straps, so that the article can be slid smoothly and silently from the carrying to the use position without disconnecting the article from the carrier.

Abstract: A support system to be worn by a person who is required to carry heavy loads on one shoulder. The support system includes a strap arrangement that transfers part of the load from one shoulder to the other shoulder so that the load is balanced between the two shoulders. Additionally, the system provides a shock absorber for supporting loads spaced forwardly of the shoulder, thus leaving the load-carrier's hand free to merely guide the load instead of supporting the weight of the load with his free hand.

Abstract: An adjustable shoulder carrying strap for carrying a flashlight comprises an elongated main shoulder strap for extending over a shoulder, a first flashlight case gripping strap secured at its mid portion to one end of the shoulder strap transverse thereto and having complementary hook and loop fastening means on opposite ends thereof, an end strap having a take up buckle on one end thereof and to the other end of the shoulder strap, a second flashlight case gripping strap secured to the other end of the end strap transverse thereto and having complementary hook and loop fastening strips on each end thereof for detachably securing around the body of a flashlight, and a gripping inner surface on the first and second gripping straps for gripping the outer surface of a flashlight body.

Abstract: The luggage strap shown has escape prevention means (from the closed luggage to be carried) which often comprise areas of fabric doubled back on itself and sewn to form a gather. The escape prevention means stop the strap from sliding further out through closed confronting edges of the luggage.

Abstract: A shoulder strap assembly combines both stretchable and non-stretchable strap members in such a way that the complete assembly has a carefully restricted ability to stretch in the longitudinal direction. A bottom one of the strap members is totally resilient and provides excellent cushioning but lacks the necessary stiffness and mechanical strength to support a load. An upper strap member has a composite structure, being of non-stretchable and strong material in its two end portions but stretchable in its middle section. These two strap members are combined in a parallel relationship and fastened together at the two ends of the stretchable middle section, as well as at other points along their length. The significance of the invention is that while it provides comfort for the wearer and a solid support of whatever load the wearer is carrying, a limited longitudinal stretchability of the strap assembly greatly minimizes the bouncing action.

Abstract: A personal paint caddy which permits a container with spillable material to be suspended from the body of a workman without danger of spillage. A pair of gimbal rings suspends the container from a U-shaped support which is mounted on the body of the workman by way of a pair of belt-encircling loops and a shoulder harness. The gimbal rings permit the container to be maintained in a vertical position even though the workman will bend, stoop, twist and turn in the course of normal painting activity.

Abstract: A portable container that holds shampoo, hair conditioner and a bar of soap. The container includes three subcompartments, each of which is dedicated to the containment of a particular toiletry item. In a first embodiment, the lid of the container is hollow and is subdivided into compartments for shampoo and hair conditioner and the lid is hingedly connected to the base of the container within which a bar of soap is contained. In a second embodiment, the soap compartment holds the soap on end and the shampoo and hair conditioner are maintained in separate compartments that surmount one end of the soap dish. The containers of both embodiments are provided with an elongate looped rope so that the container may be draped around the neck of a user.

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: A protective cover for eyeglasses formed of a generally tubular member having axially opposite open ends which is constructed from relatively resilient material and snugly houses therein at least the frame front and lenses of a pair of eyeglasses.

Abstract: Rain cover 20 encloses golf bag 11. Cover and bag are carried by shoulder strap 23 by way of upper loop 25 and lower loop 24. Lower loop 24 serves to retract legs 12 of bag 11 in the carrying position and upper loop 25 serves to connect shoulder strap 23 to connecting means 26. Connecting means 26 permits the removable attachment of cover 20 to bag 11 so that bag 11 cannot slip out of cover 20 while it is being carried.

Abstract: A shoulder holster carrying device for a removable vehicle radio. The device includes a frame member which fits about the periphery of the forepart of the radio and a shoulder strap which is selectively attachable to the frame member.

Abstract: There is disclosed a garment supporting system in which a garment hanger having an aperture in the hooklike neck thereof is employed in combination with an elongated flexible tie having a less flexible segment located along its length, a gripping ring located at one end and a ring member at the opposite end to provide a system which permits transport of a plurality of garments in a controlled and facile manner.

Abstract: A device for attaching a shoulder strap to a fabric wall of a backpack comprising a pair of flexible reinforcing fabric members positioned orthogonally to each other and on either side of one end of the shoulder strap and further including stitches implemented in a box stitch pattern which secure one of the fabric members to the strap and additional stitches securing the strap, both fabric members and the fabric wall of the backpack together.

Abstract: A guitar or like instrument harness that supports the weight of an instrument evenly about the shoulders and back of the wearer, while stabilizing the instrument in any position desired by the wearer. The harness utilizes a single strap segment, with structures for attachment to anchor points on the instrument. The strap passes over both shoulders, crossing in the back. The instrument is supported from the loops on either side of the wearer, which are created by the generally "figure 8" type pattern of the strap. One attachment structure is free to slide along the strap, allowing it to maintain a balanced position as the strap shifts to maintain weight distribution along its length.

Abstract: A strap type carrier and locking seal for articulated drawing tubes and other cylindrical objects with slip on end caps of different diameters and lengths. The carrier consists of two circumferential fastening members and an adjustable longitudinal carrying strap. The circumferential fastening members are cinched about the top and bottom of a tube or cylinder by wrapping the fastening members around the tube and extending the free end of the fastening members through a rectangular ring at the opposite end. The free end is then folded back to engage complimentary hook and loop fastening materials. The circumferential fastening members comprise an elastomer coating on the side facing the cylindrical object to facilitate a secure grip and to effectuate a locking seal for the end caps of articulated drawing tubes. The carrying strap is attached to the dee ring of the top and bottom circumferential fastening members via swivel snaphooks.

Abstract: A device for carrying skis comprises a flexible strap (12) formed at one end with a pocket (22) to receive the ski ends and having at the other end of the strap (12), fastening means (28, 30) adapted to grip the skis. The device allows the skis to be carried substantially vetically with the strap (12) over the user's shoulder and is formed of plastics webbing material to be foldable, when not in use, to approximately pocket size. The pocket (22) mouth is unrestricted and can be arranged for simple insertion of the skis without the need to guide the pocket (22) by hand.

Abstract: A connector for a string instrument and a harness having a fixing member fixed to the body of the string instrument and an engaging member fastened to an end of the harness which can be removably connected to the fixing member.The engaging member is provided with an engaging chamber and the fixing member is provided with a protrusion which can be fitted into the engaging chamber.The engaging member is provided with at least two engaging pieces which are always energized by a resetting spring to engage with the protrusion of the engaging member which stays inside the engaging chamber and a manually-operated knob for disengaging the engaging pieces from the protrusion as required.The manually-operated knob is adapted to retract the engaging pieces against the resetting spring by manually rotating the knob in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: In connection with a pair of binoculars hung over a hunter's neck, a device for keeping the binoculars secured to the user's body, including a length of surgical tubing with a gripping piece installed within the tubing on both ends. Each gripping piece has a hole in it for the attachment of a metal ring to be connected to the binoculars and to a quick release mechanism to aid in the installation of the invention around the torso of the hunter.

Abstract: A tool pack has a shape retaining shell enclosing a tool protective compartment. The shell includes first and second door members and a lid member which can pivot from a closed position, backward, to an open position. When the door and lid members are in the open position, the door members can be attached to the lid member to form a rigid structure. When in the open position and attached, the base of the door members prevents the pack from tipping backward and an inside surface of the lid member provides a stable work surface. The tool pack includes a removable shelf member and a small shelf pouch which can be attached to the shelf member. The shelf member may be installed in the tool protective compartment in a first position to form an open-ended cell for confinement of objects stored beneath the shelf or installed in a second position in which the space beneath the shelf is readily accessible.

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: An apparatus and method for controlling snow skis and ski poles optimized for carrying selected quantities of pairs of skis and ski poles. The apparatus is characterized by a single, elongated tube with a hingedly attached lockable cap. Pairs of skis and ski poles are strapped together as a compact unit for convenient insertion in the small cross-sectioned tube. The tube cross-section incorporates large radius corners for increased crush-resistance.