Abstract: A hand-portable working apparatus has: a working device, at least one handle, and a transport eyelet. The handle is at least partially arranged behind the working device along a longitudinal axis of the working apparatus. At least the handle defines a handle opening, wherein the handle opening extends approximately along the longitudinal axis. The transport eyelet is arranged approximately at or before a front end of the handle opening along the longitudinal axis. At least the transport eyelet defines an eyelet opening, wherein, in an attaching and/or detaching position of the transport eyelet, an eyelet opening normal of the eyelet opening is oriented approximately along a vertical axis of the working apparatus.

Abstract: A firearm strap buckle assembly includes an inlet end portion and an outlet end portion. A main tensioner bar is medially located within the buckle assembly and having upward facing surface of a first width and a downward facing surface of a second width greater than the first width. A first supporting tensioner bar is located between the inlet end and the main tensioner bar. A second supporting tensioner bar is located between the main tensioner bar and the outlet end. A first strap path is defined where the strap is positioned downwardly of the main tensioner bar. A second strap path is defined where the strap is positioned upwardly of the main tensioner bar. Frictional forces imparted to the strap when arranged within the first strap path are greater than frictional forces imparted to the strap when arranged within the second path strap.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A container holder may include an inner liner, an outer shell, and an intermediate layer in between the inner liner and the outer shell. The inner liner may provide an inner wall. And the inner wall may include a cavity for receiving a container. The container holder can define a first portion and a second portion. The first portion may follow a curved profile and the second portion may follow a flat profile such that a cross-section of the container holder follows a D-shape. The second portion may have a series of openings extending through the outer shell to vent the cavity to an outside. A series of loops may cover the series of openings on the second portion and a pair of clips can be mounted to the series of loops. A bottom vent can extend through the base, the intermediate layer, and the inner liner.

Abstract: A hard-sided backpack is provided having shoulder straps allowing the backpack to be carried on both shoulders of a user. The hard-sided backpack may have multiple features to enhance versatility and operation, including an insulated liner for operation as a cooler, a speaker to provide entertainment, a rigid cover for use as a seat, and the like.

Abstract: A fishing pole caddy including a first strap having an interior end and an exterior end. The caddy includes a second strap having an interior end and an exterior end, the interior end of the second strap is selectably removably coupled to the interior end of the first strap by a coupling device. The caddy includes an effective length adjustment device functionally coupled to at least one of the first strap and second strap such that an effective length thereof is adjustable. The caddy includes a first sheath and a second sheath coupled to the exterior end of the first and second strap respectively and shaped and orientated to receive an end of a fishing pole from an interior direction corresponding with the interior end of the first strap and second strap.

Abstract: A paddleboard storage and seat support assembly stores items on a paddleboard, supports a person in an upright seated position on the paddleboard, and provides support for carrying the paddleboard while walking. The assembly includes a panel and a cord having a first end and a second end. Each of the first end and the second end is coupled to a respective end of the panel. Each of a pair of foot straps is couplable to the panel such that respective looped ends of the foot straps are positioned in spaced relationship to the panel for engaging feet of a user while the panel is positioned against a back of the user such that the panel supports the back of the user in an upright seated position.

Abstract: A paddleboard storage and seat support assembly attaches to a paddleboard to store items while also being convertible to a support while in a seated position on the paddleboard. The assembly includes a panel having opposite ends and a straps. The straps are selectively couplable to the panel wherein the panel is positionable to abut a back of a person in an upright position while the person is seated on a paddleboard. The straps have a length wherein the straps extend from the opposite ends of the panel and are couplable to at least one foot of the person wherein the straps holds the panel in abutment with the back of the person. The straps may also couple the panel to a paddleboard allowing items to be held on the paddleboard by the panel and straps.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A carrying bag for facilitating a person carrying a pair of skates or other items. The carrying bag may also be used as a cushion when empty of the skates or other items. The carrying bag may also be used to insulate items within the bag against cold environments, such as skating rinks. Two skate compartments each include two flexible webs fixed together at portions of the peripheral edges thereof to form an internal pocket. Each web is selectively fixed together at other portions of the peripheral edges at a mechanical fastener, such as a zipper. Each flexible web substantially and mutually overlaps to form generally a skate-shaped profile that includes at least a narrow top portion and a front toe-edge portion. Preferably the selectively openable other portions of the peripheral edges are at a rear side of the bag. The narrow top portion of each compartment is mutually and opposingly fixed together at a seam area.

Abstract: A strap for bearing the load of an object is disclosed. The strap includes a loop assembly rotatably attached to each end of a connector. Each loop assembly is a continuous loop of material, or two or more pieces of material joined together. The connector allows the strap to be placed on the shoulder of a user when transporting the object in a single-shoulder configuration. Each loop is connected to an object at a point opposite the elongated connector by an attachment having an aperture, thereby allowing the loop to move freely therethrough. The strap converts from a single-shoulder configuration to a dual-shoulder configuration, without needing to disconnect the strap from the object or removing the strap from the user, by the user extending an arm through each of the loops thereby transitioning the load of the object from the connector on one shoulder to a loop on each shoulder.

Abstract: An archery bow cover and sling apparatus is disclosed comprising a cover structure comprising a string enclosing portion, a first end enclosing portion provided on a first end of the string enclosing portion, and a second end enclosing portion provided on a second opposing end of the string enclosing portion, a strap assembly attached to the cover structure, and a first bow retention assembly provided proximate the first end enclosing portion and configured to retain at least a portion of an archery bow within the first end enclosing portion. The string enclosing portion may comprise at least one fastener assembly configured to removably secure the string enclosing portion around at least a bowstring of the archery bow. A corresponding method of manufacturing is also disclosed.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention comprises a sport board carrying sling, to quickly secure boards and transport them under arm, simply and efficiently. The device constitutes a universal board carrying design allowing for multiple styles of boards to be carried. The carrying sling includes a simple opening and closing procedure that allows the inside portion of the carrier to wrap around the board. Fasteners lock the sling into place thus securing sporting boards for easy transportation.

Abstract: The bag carrying harness is a carrying device that includes an elongated neck strap having first and second ends and at least two hooks, the hooks being attached to the neck strap above the first and second ends, respectively, in a lateral chest region of the elongated neck strap. Two shoulder loops are provided. One shoulder loop is attached to a side of the neck strap that includes the first end. The other shoulder loop is attached to an opposing side of the neck strap that includes the second end. A laterally extending torso strap is attached to each of the first and second ends of the elongated neck strap so that a user can cinch a portion of the device proximate the ends of the elongated neck strap about an upper body portion of the user.

Abstract: A carrying strap for game birds or animals includes a strip of thin, flexible material for passing over a person's shoulder. At each end of the strip of thin, flexible material is a cord having both ends secured to that end of the strip. The length of each cord is sufficient for forming a lark's head knot for holding the neck or extremity of one or more game birds or animals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to devices for carrying, storing, and deterring the theft of elongate recreational boards such as snowboards, skis, skateboards, surfboards, and sailboards and the like.

Abstract: The purpose of “Everyday Pockets” is to provide an accessory that serves the same purpose as a purse or clothing pockets, but provides more adequate accessibility, space, comfort, and convenience while maintaining an attractive appearance. This is achieved by constructing two pockets of appropriate size for storage of items normally carried in an average sized purse, connected by a strap that is draped around the wearer's neck so that the pockets are suspended at the length of average pants or jacket pockets. The pockets and strap could be made of any variety of available materials and might include fasteners and/or decoration.

Abstract: A beverage bottle carrier apparatus for enabling an individual to carry one or more beverage bottles. The beverage bottle carrier of the invention includes an elongated generally rectangular flexible strap having a handle portion in the approximate middle thereof for easy grasping by a hand of a person carrying one or more beverage bottles, the flexible strap having two ends and a buckle assembly for connecting the two ends together, one end of the strap having a male portion of the buckle assembly connected thereto and the other end of the strap having a female portion of the buckle assembly connected thereto, and a hooking mechanism connected to said male portion and said female portion, the hooking mechanism being adapted to be force-fitted around the neck of a beverage bottle to grasp and hold a beverage bottle therein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to devices for carrying, storing, and deterring the theft of elongate recreational boards such as snowboards, skis, skateboards, surfboards, and sailboards and the like.

Abstract: A carrying device includes an elongated strap having first and second ends, at least one clamp at least proximally coupled to one of the first and second ends of said elongated strap, and a securement device coupled to a region proximate at least one of the first and second ends of said elongated strap for coupling together the regions proximate the first and second ends of the elongated strap.

Abstract: An in-line skate carrier is provided including a rack having a plurality of recesses formed therein along a length thereof. Also included is a carrying assembly mounted on the rack for carrying the same. Next provided is a securement assembly coupled to the rack for encompassing a pair of in-line skates and securing the same to the rack with the wheels of the skates situated within the recesses.

Abstract: A carrying device includes an elongated strap having first and second ends, at least one clamp at least proximally coupled to one of the first and second ends of said elongated strap, and a securement device coupled to a region proximate at least one of the first and second ends of said elongated strap for coupling together the regions proximate the first and second ends of the elongated strap.

Abstract: A ladder leveling chock system for maintaining a level surface for resting a ladder thereon. The ladder leveling chock system includes a block with top and bottom faces, an end face, and a pair of side faces. The top and bottom faces converge together at an end vertex extending between the side faces opposite the end face. The bottom face has a resiliently deformable surface provided thereon. The top face is designed for resting a lower end of a rail of a ladder thereon and has a resiliently deformable gripping strip coupled thereto for frictionally enhancing contact between the top face and the lower end of the rail.

Abstract: A game carrying hunting pack for carrying hunting supplies and game animal carcass on a user's upper body. The game carrying hunting pack includes flexible front and back panels each having upper and lower portions. A spaced apart pair of shoulder straps couple the upper portions of the front and back panels together. The front and back panels each have a main pouch coupled to the lower portion of the respective panel. The main pouches each have an upper edge defining an open top of the respective main pouch. The upper portion of the back panel has an elongate flexible securing strap coupled thereto for securing the antlers of a carcass held in the main pouch of the back panel.

Abstract: An article carrier that can be converted from a shoulder bag into a briefcase and back again. A web member functions as a strap when the article carrier is used as a shoulder bag, and as a handle when it converted for use as a briefcase. One embodiment features a web member strap that wraps about itself to form a handle for the briefcase, and unwraps to hang over a user's shoulder for the shoulder bag. In another embodiment, the user compresses the web about itself and folds it through an aperture located at the bottom of the web to form the handle. The article carrier can quickly and easily be converted from a shoulder bag into a briefcase or from a briefcase back into a shoulder bag, depending on the needs of the user.

Abstract: A boot carrier having a pair of support members insertable into the interior of each boot to bear against the inside heel portion of each boot. A retainer device taking the form of an expandable, segmented clam-shell type or a buckled strap is employed to releasably secure the carrier to each boot. A tether strap detachably connects the pair of support members together for grasping by the user in order to transport the boots from place to place. Each boot may have a sports article attached such as a set of roller blades, snow skis or the like.

Abstract: A pair of saddlebags has a unibody construction provided by an elongated, single piece, base panel that forms the wide sides of the saddlebags that rest on the horse and forms the entry side of the saddlebags. A removable liner contains rigid insulation to help retain the shape of the saddlebags as it maintains an even temperature inside the saddlebags. The lids of the saddlebags are biased to be self closing. Extra storage pouches are formed on the smaller side panels of the saddlebags and a carrying and storage handle is sewn onto the base panel and into the individual saddlebags.

Abstract: A shoe transport bar arrangement permitting ease of transport of athletic shoes and the like, wherein spaced bag members are arranged for complementary reception of a shoe member within each respective bag member, with a connecting strap having zippered compartments to accommodate various personal items therewithin, and each of the bag members having a first cavity to receive a shoe member, with the second cavity defined by an apertured floor hingedly secured to the floor of the bag member to permit transport of various athletic components requiring ventilation through an apertured floor surface.