Strap Cushion Or Positioner Located At Shoulder Patents (Class 224/264)
  • Patent number: 11673496
    Abstract: A seat system includes a seat bottom and a seat back at a rear of the seat bottom. A thermally controlled seat belt includes a lap portion and a shoulder portion. The thermally controlled seat belt can include a porous sleeve that is connected to a seat ventilation system or a vehicle ventilation system. The seat belt can alternatively or additionally include a heating fabric or thermoelectric elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Taeyoung Han, Shailendra Kaushik, Alok Warey, Chih-Hung Yen, Bahram Khalighi
  • Patent number: 11666129
    Abstract: A quick-release rifle mounting system, comprising: (a) a mounting panel having a back side for securely engaging to an interior surface of a bag, and a front side having at least two panel loops extending therefrom, whereby each panel loop forms an open channel between the panel loop and the front side of the mounting panel; and (b) a quick-release strap has a grip portion and two strap portions, each strap portion having an end attached to the grip portion, and a free end sized to be threaded through the channels on the front side of the mounting panel. The strap portions are releasably attached at their ends to form strap loops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Inventor: David Robert L. Hawkins
  • Patent number: 11497294
    Abstract: A padding device (10a; 10b; 10c; 10d; 10e), for a carrying belt system (100) for a respirator (1000), has a closed pad core shell (20) and a pad core (30) configured in the pad core shell. The padding device is formed by injection molding a hollow profiled section, inserting of a pad core material into the hollow profiled section for forming the pad core in the hollow profiled section, and closing the hollow profiled section (21) for creating the closed pad core shell (20). The padding device (10a; 10b; 10c; 10d; 10e) has a closed pad core shell (20) and a pad core (30) arranged in the pad core shell. The pad core shell is seamless as an injection-molded component in at least some sections. A carrying belt system and a respirator with the carrying belt system are provided with the belt system having the padding device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: DRÄGER SAFETY AG & CO. KGAA
    Inventor: Bastian Wilke
  • Patent number: 11325765
    Abstract: A weighting device for audio equipment may include a container and an outer casing. The container includes an interior volume that contains or is configured to contain a filler material and that is defined by one or more sidewalls that are impermeable to the filler material. The filler material may include a liquid, solid, slurry, or non-Newtonian fluid. The outer casing includes an interior volume configured to receive the container. The outer casing has an exterior side comprising a rubberized material, non-abrasive material, slick material, soft cloth, or non-abrading polymer material to prevent damage to the audio equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Inventors: Blake Ian Goldsmith, Benny Hakim
  • Patent number: 11220863
    Abstract: A shoulder protector device that is releasably attachable to a ladder. The shoulder protector device includes a body having a first portion, a second portion and a third portion disposed between and integral with the first portion and the second portion. The protector device further includes a first longitudinal portion spanning the longitudinal length of the body and an opposed second longitudinal portion spanning the longitudinal length of the body. The first longitudinal portion includes a slot. The slot has a first section provided in the first portion of the body and a second section provided in the second portion of the body. The first section of the slot is configured to receive an edge of a rung of a ladder and the second section of the slot is configured to receive an edge of a rail of the ladder such that the edge of the rung and the edge of the rail can concurrently be disposed within the first section of the slot and second section of the slot, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: LADDER CARRY, LLC
    Inventor: Teodoro Rivera
  • Patent number: 11134767
    Abstract: Provided are shoulder straps for a backpack in which the entire width of the shoulder strap is brought into contact with the shoulder from the upper joint portion with the backpack main body to the front part of the shoulder, thereby capable of dispersing a load concentrated on a local part of the shoulder, and a backpack including the shoulder straps for a backpack. A pair of left and right shoulder straps for a backpack, each of the shoulder straps for a backpack includes a core material having elasticity and a surface fabric covering the core material, wherein the core material has a difference in elevation so that a thickness of an outside of each shoulder strap is thicker than a thickness of an inside of each shoulder strap at least at a portion contacting a body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: RYOHIN KEIKAKU CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Manami Mizumura, Yasumichi Ota, Ryo Ishii
  • Patent number: 11103031
    Abstract: Exemplary securement straps comprise an elongated strap having a plurality of fastener surfaces disposed at discrete intervals along the length thereof. Each fastener surface can have a plurality of vertical posts that extend upwardly from the strap and a sphere disposed on each post, such that opposing fastener surfaces frictionally engage and secure to one another via interlocking of the spheres. Fastener surface spacing can create gaps along the strap around which a ratchet mechanism or other strap accessory can be secured. Additionally, the fastener surfaces can be disposed on both sides of the strap such that multiple storage and usage configurations can be achieved. Exemplary securement straps can also have one or more embedded magnets and reflectors for visibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Inventor: William Dixson
  • Patent number: 10687657
    Abstract: A food or beverage preparation machine, including a control panel, an actuator for setting at least one food or beverage preparation parameter to a predetermined value and a controlling unit, a pressure sensor electronically connected to the controlling unit for controlling the functioning of the food or beverage preparation machine, the actuator being pressure-sensitive and having a first end with a first deformable surface which is configured to receive a press action (F) from a user, a second end with a second deformable surface which is in physical contact with the pressure sensor, and an elongate portion connecting the first end and the second end the elongate portion being configured to transfer to the second end a pressure that has been generated at the first end, to set the at least one food or beverage preparation parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Societe des Produits Nestle S.A.
    Inventor: Alexandre Pugliese
  • Patent number: 10661134
    Abstract: Embodiments of a strap system for a golf bag are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: James Martell, John Loudenslager
  • Patent number: 10449429
    Abstract: Embodiments of bag having an adjustable carrying strap system and methods to manufacture such a bag are generally described herein. In some embodiments, the adjustable carrying strap system includes a plurality of carrying straps configured to be coupled to a bag at one end and a connector plate at the opposite end thereof to provide a self-centering capability to the bag, such as a golf bag. The connector plate comprises an arc region and an apex region opposite the arc region and defines a first arc slot and a second arc slot in the arc region and a first straight slot and a second straight slot within the apex region. In some embodiments, the connector plate defines a center slot defined between the first and second arc slots and the first and second straight slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Karsten Manufacturing Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan Bruce, John Loudenslager, James Martell
  • Patent number: 9943161
    Abstract: Described is a strap pad for a shoulder strap. The strap pad includes a shoulder strap connector that is formed to wrap around and connect with the shoulder strap. Notably, a plurality of studs are affixed to and project from the shoulder strap connector. The studs are positioned to disperse the pressure and weight of the accompanying item across the muscles more evenly when the shoulder strap is positioned around the neck or shoulders of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: RKS VENTURES LLC
    Inventors: Ravi Sawhney, John Michael Elam, Zeke Johson, Michael Herring
  • Patent number: 9756918
    Abstract: A shoulder strap clip for a shoulder bag having a first strap and a second strap. The shoulder strap clip includes a shoulder padding configured to rest on a shoulder of a user; a spring-loaded clip rigidly attached to the shoulder padding at one end and configured to extend over a top surface of the shoulder padding. The spring-loaded clip includes a first contoured slot configured to receive the first strap of the shoulder bag; and a second contoured slot configured to receive the second strap of the shoulder bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Inventor: Isabel Fernandez
  • Patent number: 9717321
    Abstract: A padded strap is provided, which comprises a unitary strap member forming a tube and an inserted pad. The unitary strap member has at least two sections, at least one of the sections configured to form a pad casing section which can retain the inserted pad, and the another section comprising a substantially flat section abutting the pad casing section. The area between the pad casing section and the substantially flat section comprises a hollow, tapering transition area. The unitary strap member comprises at least one sealable opening at an end of the unitary strap member. The inserted pad is inserted through the sealable opening and retained in the pad casing section, and the pad is comprised of at least one outer layer of resilient, low-friction material and a cushioning layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: MAGPUL INDUSTRIES CORP.
    Inventors: Yehezkel Eitan, William Bradley Bennett, Kellen Cooper-Sansone
  • Patent number: 9668566
    Abstract: A strap may include a sheath and a fluid-filled bladder at least partially located within the sheath. The bladder has an elongate configuration that defines a first end, an opposite second end, and a central portion located between the first end and the second end. At least the central portion and the second end are unsecured to the sheath. In addition, the strap may include a pair of securing elements configured to join the strap to an article, and at least one of the securing elements may be joined to the second end of the bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Fidrych, Christopher M. Helmsworth, Tory Michael Cross
  • Patent number: 9661965
    Abstract: A backpack work apparatus comprises a back carrier frame; a drive motor mounted on the back carrier frame; a work tool driven by the drive motor; a right and left shoulder straps; a chest strap linking the intermediate points of the right and left shoulder straps; and an emergency release buckle device provided at the point where the chest strap is coupled to the intermediate point of the left shoulder strap, which is divided by the buckle device into two parts, an upper strap and a lower strap. The buckle device normally buckles the chest strap, the upper strap and the lower strap, and is capable of releasing the lower strap and the chest strap from the upper strap via a one part motion in an emergency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: MAKITA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ko Fukunaga, Yoshinori Shibata, Takuro Konishi, Ryoichi Shimooka
  • Patent number: 9420871
    Abstract: An apparatus forming a modular backpack with two compartments where one is larger than the other. The two compartments may be utilized together or independently. Three straps are provided which may be utilized together with one or both of the two compartments. Two of the straps serve as shoulder straps and the third as a waistband by the user. The straps may be used in various configurations by the user with one or more straps being used at a time, likewise with one or both compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Origin BJJ, LLC
    Inventor: Peter M. Roberts
  • Patent number: 9376064
    Abstract: A securement device with a protecting element which engages, at least in part, a surface of the item secured and provides shock absorption, vibration lessening and surface protection to the item secured. The securement device may include a strap adjustably coupled to a bicycle rack so as to secure a wheel of a bicycle to the rack and provide shock absorption, vibration lessening and surface protecting to the wheel and wheel rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Thule Sweden AB
    Inventor: Joseph R. Flaherty
  • Patent number: 9204708
    Abstract: A strap may include a sheath and a fluid-filled bladder at least partially located within the sheath. The bladder has an elongate configuration that defines a first end, an opposite second end, and a central portion located between the first end and the second end. At least the central portion and the second end being unsecured to the sheath. In addition, the strap may include a pair of securing elements configured to join the strap to an article, and at least one of the securing elements may be joined to the second end of the bladder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Fidrych, Chris Helmsworth, Tory Michael Cross
  • Patent number: 9138042
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: TUMI, INC.
    Inventor: Paul V. Scicluna
  • Patent number: 8998045
    Abstract: Ergonomic straps for carrying assemblies, and carrying assemblies that include such ergonomic straps, are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Daddyscrubs, LLC
    Inventor: Jill Cartwright
  • Publication number: 20150083766
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventor: Paul V. Scicluna
  • Patent number: 8915408
    Abstract: A device to assist in the feeding of an infant from a bottle comprising a shoulder support pad shaped like a figure eight comprised of a washable material including a nonskid on the underside having ridges and valleys. A baby bottle holder is rotatably attached near one end of said shoulder support band. The caregiver can hold and support an infant in one arm and hand greatly reducing the effort required to feed an infant milk from a baby bottle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Inventor: Martin Richard Hill
  • Patent number: 8904569
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for distributing pressure from at least one strap are provided. The apparatus includes a first surface for resting against a wearer, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a securing mechanism. The method involves resting an area of the first surface against the wearer, supporting a strap over a second area on the second surface and securing the strap over the second area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Inventor: Joanne Melody Dumouchelle
  • Patent number: 8899455
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Tumi, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul V. Scicluna
  • Patent number: 8807405
    Abstract: Novel devices and methods are provided to dispense the load of a bag or case across a user's shoulder when the user attached a strap to the bag or case. The devices and methods provide a segmented tensile assembly to disperse the load of a bag or case uniformly across the user's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: DayMen Canada Acquisition ULC
    Inventors: Kevin Crandall, Luis Quehl
  • Patent number: 8800829
    Abstract: A stress-reducer is provided for reducing stress on a user from a load of a carried item or object. The stress-reducer is shaped as a yoke and worn over a shoulder of a user and supports the carried item or object. The yoke bridges or spans the shoulder of the user, substantially the upper part of the trapezius muscle and/or the collarbone. The yoke is in contact with either side of the upper part of the user's shoulder on an anterior and/or posterior side. The stress-reducer can be used with strap means. A carried item, equipped with a stress-reducer, a brassiere fitted with a stress-reducer and a garment having a stress-reducer attached thereto are also provided, as well as an arm carrier comprising a stress-reducer, a cradle being attached to an arm and a string being connected between the stress-reducer and the cradle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: All of it Scandinavia AB
    Inventors: Hampus Bergenudd, Per Ekdahl
  • Publication number: 20140197215
    Abstract: Systems and methods of the invention relate to a device that can couple around one or more handles on a bag to alleviate a pressure or force from the bag. A device can include a padded member encased or housed between a first planar layer and a second non-planar layer, wherein a first end of the first planar layer can couple and decouple to a second end (opposite of the first end). The coupling an decoupling of the device allows connectivity to one or more handles of the bag such that the padded member reduces force on a hand or shoulder that is supporting the bag during carrying.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: SMAX LLC
    Inventors: Marc A. Thiessen, Stephen M. Thiessen
  • Patent number: 8757456
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a cupped shoulder strap. In general, the cupped shoulder strap may be comprised of a cupped shoulder strap receiving section and a plurality of strap. The cupped shoulder receiving section may have a lateral portion and a medial portion. To form a cupped shape, the lateral portion may be affixed, in a nonparallel orientation, to the medial portion at a superior affixing point that is proximate superior ends of the lateral and medial portions. Further, the lateral portion may be affixed, in a nonparallel orientation, to the medial portion at an inferior affixing point that is proximate inferior ends of the medial and lateral portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2014
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph J. Bevier, Tory M. Cross, Cera Elizabeth Crockett
  • Patent number: 8752746
    Abstract: A skateboard carrying strap is disclosed for holding a skateboard against a user's back, wherein the strap comprises two separable sections. Each section comprises a complimentary belt buckle end and a skateboard securement end. On each securement end are extendable elastic bands, are placed around the wheel trucks of a skateboard to support the skateboard. The user wears the assembly across his or her torso, crossing over the shoulder, while the skateboard deck lies against the individual's back with the wheel trucks facing away from the body and in connection with the elastic bands. The belt buckle end comprises a belt buckle or clasp engagement adapted to rest against the user's chest, while the disconnected securement ends of each section are adapted to secure each skateboard wheel truck. When the device is not in use, the strap lengths can be connected into a continuous section for use as traditional belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Inventor: Glenn Dee
  • Publication number: 20140158726
    Abstract: An equipment sling is disclosed. An example equipment sling includes an outer casing having at least one channel formed therein. An inner cord is provided through the channel. A grip material may be provided on the outer casing to substantially maintain a position of the outer casing on a user's shoulder. A liner may be provided in the outer casing to reduce friction between the inner cord and the outer casing. An attachment member on each end of the inner cord can attach the inner cord to an equipment item. The inner cord is configured to travel through the at least one channel formed in the outer casing, while the outer casing remains in a substantially constant position on a user's shoulder, thereby enabling the equipment item to be readily raised for use and lowered for stowage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventor: David Malara
  • Patent number: 8708207
    Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that relate to a removable and adjustable cushioning system for a shoulder strap. In one example, a base pad comprising cushioning material is contoured to conform to a person's shoulder. A plurality of fastener receivers are coupled to the base pad, and a fastener is removably coupled to at least one of the fastener receivers. The fastener is configured to engage the shoulder strap to removably secure the base pad to the shoulder strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Wilderness Comfort, PTL, LLC
    Inventor: Paula J. Wetzsteon
  • Publication number: 20140103084
    Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a retractable pulley strap assembly adapted to mount to the bottom of a camera, or other device, and to be used in a variety of configurations. The strap is adapted to allow for extension, and increase of the effective strap length, while the camera is in use. The strap is adapted to retract to a shorter effective length while the camera is not in use, such that the camera is held tightly against the user's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventor: DayMen US, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8671542
    Abstract: A shoulder pad or shoulder cushion that can be affixed to the outside face of any ladder rail, regardless of shape, size, length, or material. One face of the pad is made to allow for easy and quick permanent attachment to the rail by way of self-adhesive, double-stick tape or other adhesive that enables the installer to simply and quickly affix the pad to the ladder in a matter of just a few seconds. The same side is hollowed out, or routed out, to allow ladder rung protrusions, rivets, or rung attachment plates to remain recessed inside the shoulder pad without interference to the adhesive edges of the pad. The hollow may be formed by the protrusion pushing into a thin layer of soft material of lower resilience than an adhered thicker layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Philip F. Lauzafame
    Inventor: Philip F Lanzafame
  • Patent number: 8534515
    Abstract: An adjustable shoulder support harness with a 2-axis pivot assembly, capable of supporting power tools, such as a powered weed trimmer. The support harness distributes the weight of the tool and the woven and elastic straps allow the distance between the tool and the user to be varied, allowing for improved maneuverability of the tool by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: M Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay Z. Muchin, David J. Merten
  • Publication number: 20130233902
    Abstract: An enhanced camera transport system includes a primary strap and a selectively removable secondary strap which allows a user to comfortably carry and transport two cameras simultaneously. The straps each comprise couplers that are configured to engage with an attachment point on a camera otherwise reserved by engagement with a camera stand such as a tripod, monopod, or the like. Following general camera construction, the attachment points are found on the bottom of the cameras. In some embodiments, the couplers are slidably attached to the straps to assist with repositioning of the cameras from a transport position to a picture taking position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Ronald Dean Henry, Kurt Kevin Peterson, Nancy S. Riemer
  • Patent number: 8499987
    Abstract: A strap has an extension element and a support element. The extension element joins with an article, such as a bag, backpack, or purse. The support element is secured to the extension element and has a plurality of sipes that enhance the flexibility of the strap. In another configuration, the support element has a central area formed from a foam that is more compressible than a foam forming end areas. In yet another configuration, the support element has a wedge-shaped cross-section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul J. Fidrych, Chris Helmsworth
  • Publication number: 20130153614
    Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that relate to a removable and adjustable cushioning system for a shoulder strap. In one example, a base pad comprising cushioning material is contoured to conform to a person's shoulder. A plurality of fastener receivers are coupled to the base pad, and a fastener is removably coupled to at least one of the fastener receivers. The fastener is configured to engage the shoulder strap to removably secure the base pad to the shoulder strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Paula J. Wetzsteon
  • Publication number: 20120325872
    Abstract: A backpack strap includes a strap main body, an upper end of which is connected to a backpack frame, a pad attached to the strap main body on a user side, and a contact state holding unit holding an upper end of the pad in contact with the backpack frame. Upper portions of the strap main body and pad are spaced apart from each other by a specified distance. The upper end of the pad has a shape and a strength that is, when contacting the backpack frame, able to prevent the backpack strap from falling sideways. Due to a tensile force of the upper portion of the strap main body and a stiffness of the upper portion of the pad, the upper portion of the pad is held in a projecting state with the upper end of the pad acting as a support point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: Yamabiko Corporation
    Inventors: Hiroki Mutoh, Yoshihiro Yamauchi, Makoto Hatano
  • Patent number: 8336125
    Abstract: A device for protecting a shoulder when an object is carried thereon comprises a top layer as well as a bottom layer. The bottom layer comprises a resilient material. The top layer and bottom layer are attached to one another. The top layer comprises rubber, such as styrene butadiene rubber (SBR). The bottom layer comprises at least one recess which exposes the underside of the rubber top layer. A hook and loop fastener is attached to the rubber top layer in said recess. The hook and loop fastener forms a transversely extending loop into which a shoulder strap can be introduced. This device can be used with a safety harness, which is provided with two shoulder straps and two leg straps, or with a pair of dungarees or another garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Consulo B.V.
    Inventors: Leonardus Antonius Maria Elders, Johannes Gerardus Steenkamer
  • Patent number: 8322491
    Abstract: A stepladder includes first and second legs and a plurality of treads, wherein each first and second leg forms a separate channel for receiving the treads. A pad installed in the stepladder includes has a first portion residing under compression within the channel of the first leg between adjacent treads and a second portion residing outside of the channel of the first leg to provide the cushion for a worker when carrying the stepladder on his or her shoulder. The pad, suitably consisting of closed-cell foam, is held within the channel by frictional forces between the resilent pad, the first leg and the adjacent treads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Working Concepts, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Henry Crampton
  • Publication number: 20120286007
    Abstract: The unitary shoulder pad and strap system generally provides a new and improved unitary shoulder pad and strap system. A unitary shoulder pad and strap system is positionable on a shoulder being situated for supporting a strapped item on a user's shoulder. The present invention consists of an elongated rubbery pad composed of a rubbery material and includes an elongated rectangular bore, further includes a strap that situated within the rectangular bore, and further includes a top segment, and still further includes a base, the base being wedge shaped. The shoulder strap contained within the elongated bore and can be fastened to such objects as camera cases, attaché cases, and computer cases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventor: David O. Butler
  • Publication number: 20120273534
    Abstract: The unitary shoulder pad generally includes being composed from rubbery materials including foam rubbers. The unitary shoulder pad further includes an elongated hollow body. The unitary shoulder pad further includes an integral top cover. The unitary shoulder pad further includes and an integral base, the base being wedge shaped. The unitary shoulder pad still further includes a pair of mating edges separated by an access slot, the interior of the mating edges having strips of hook and loop fasteners, the mating edges being detachably fastened together in a mating engagement after passing a shoulder strap through the access slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventor: David O. Butler
  • Publication number: 20120261446
    Abstract: A shoulder strap that has a strap member and a pad member and the pad member has a front side and a back side. The oblong shoulder pad shape allows for contour at the shoulder and neck putting the load to the left and right of the shoulder and reducing the pressure on the vertebra and cervical thoracic spinal nerves of the wearer's neck. The front side of the pad member has Non-Slip Traction Nibs (NSTNs) molded in a pattern so the traction nibs are facing outward from the surface at the outer shoulder. The back side of the pad member has a smooth or non-skid abrasive surface with inward X perspiration grooves (2-IPG) at a section by the side of the neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventor: Alfred W. Stegmeyer
  • Publication number: 20120248161
    Abstract: A webbed shoulder pad is for use with a shoulder carrying strap. The pad has opposing ends which, in use, attach to a shoulder strap, and a plurality of tendon bands having opposing ends, and at least two nodes. Each tendon band extends between a pair of nodes, and each tendon band is spaced apart and disconnected from other said tendon bands between said nodes. The tendon bands thereby form a web arrangement which extends between the opposing ends of said pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2010
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Satish Chauhan, Anjna Chauhan
  • Patent number: 8267290
    Abstract: A shoulder strap assembly includes a shoulder-engaging portion to which a buckle is fixed and a length-adjustable strap which cooperates with the buckle. The length-adjustable strap includes a portion reinforced by metal threads connected to metal threads provided adjacent the fabric wall of the bag to deter cutting through the strap. The reinforced portion of the length-adjustable strap extends through a longitudinal aperture in the shoulder-engaging portion and an unreinforced portion of the strap is provided to extend in a loop around part of a tension-locked buckle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Inventor: Robert Wesley Schlipper
  • Patent number: 8262545
    Abstract: A weighted vest includes a pair of mirror image front panels joined to a back panel to form a sleeveless weight supporting vest. A plurality of pliable easily conformed weight packets are secured within the vest interior by fabric attachment pads together with a combination of elastic bands and belts. The vest provides weight distribution particularly suited to activities of substantial acceleration such as sprint starting, American football or the like. A porous liner and mesh outer layer over certain areas of the vest allow heat to be vented from the vest interior. A pair of variable spring rate expansion joints are coupled between the front panels and the back panel passing over the shoulder, neck and collar bone region of the athlete's body to provide reduction of localized stress upon the athlete.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventors: Richard A. Beber, Cheryl A. Ward
  • Publication number: 20120217852
    Abstract: The present invention is a platform for an electronic device such as a tablet computer or personal video player. The platform for an electronic device with a screen preferably comprises a rectangular device case with a landscape position and a portrait position and a lockable entry port lid. The case has a view port for the screen and four attachment blade ports. One blade port is on each side of the device case. The platform has two adjustable support legs with an attachment blade, padded end and a string lock. The attachment blades are insertable into the blade ports and lock with a snap tab into the port. The platform further has a length of string with a sleeve of padding and an adjustment loop attached to each leg. The string can be adjusted so the platform has a deployed mode and a carrying mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventor: David C. Yu
  • Patent number: 8181833
    Abstract: A harness (10) for a backpack vacuum cleaner (100) includes a back plate (20) mounted to a vacuum cleaner body (102). The back plate (20) includes an intermediate portion (22) and two flexible sections (24) on opposite sides of the intermediate portion (22). A waist strap (90) is fixed to the back plate (20) between the flexible sections (24). The flexible sections (24) are flexible to respectively pivot about two spaced vertical pivot axes (72). Upper ends (82) of two shoulder straps (80) are attached to a mounting plate (50) slideably mounted to the back plate (20), and lower ends (84) of the shoulder straps (80) are attached to the flexible sections (24). Relative positions between the upper and lower ends (82 and 84) of the shoulder straps (80) can be adjusted by moving the mounting plate (50). When a user moves his or her shoulders, the connection points (32) of the flexible sections (24) flex to respectively pivot about the pivot axes (72).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: Nilfisk-Advance A/S
    Inventors: Percy Wangeby, Andreas Jarl
  • Patent number: 8132699
    Abstract: The invention relates to an improved shoulder strap for use in combination with any type of bag that is designed for carrying over a shoulder of a user. The shoulder strap includes: first and second half-straps each having a first end and a second end, the second end having a connector adapted for coupling to a bag; a pad; and at least one elastic member held on one side of the pad and being extendable independently of the pad, the at least one elastic member coupling the first end of the first half strap to the pad and the first end of the second half strap to the pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Three Point Ventures LLC
    Inventors: Michael Hess, Bryan Hammer, Stephen Spencer
  • Publication number: 20120018266
    Abstract: A cover for a laptop computer being unique in that a user will not have to remove the laptop from a computer bag is disclosed. The cover provides similar protection than that of a computer bag; however users will likely prefer the convenience the cover provides in transporting a laptop and further transitioning between a deployed position and a carrying position. Multiple embodiments provide options for easily storing items such as a mouse, power cord, memory stick, documents or notebook, pens, highlighters, and business cards. Further multiple embodiments optionally provide a handle, a shoulder strap, or both. The cover is also applicable to a tablet computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: RAN ZIV, MITCH MITCHELL STERN