Abstract: A caulk tool belt including a belt assembly, pocket assemblies, and a heated pocket assembly is disclosed. These assemblies in conjunction with one another provide a convenient solution to storing an assortment of tools related to caulking as well as the caulking tubes themselves. The belt assembly wraps around a user and serves as a mounting point for the pocket assemblies and the heated pocket assembly. The caulking tubes are stored in a large front heated pocket. The heated pocket includes a heating element internally mounted between two layers of said heated pocket. During cold winter months the heating of the caulking tubes is integral to keeping the caulk malleable so that it may be more easily spread over surfaces and gaps. The heated pocket is powered by a rechargeable battery also located in its own belt mounted pocket.

Abstract: A wearable apparatus for transporting an animal in worn about the human torso wherein the animal will rest in a secured portion similar to the body of a backpack on an individual's back with straps that rest over a human's shoulders. The carrier provides plenty of breathable openings for the animal, as well as several pockets on the device and a hydration pass for the human, as well. There is an adjustable strap that permits the carrier to be draped over the shoulder, across the human chest made from a padded material, too. This device allows the pet to be carried distances while remaining safe and comfortable on one's back.

Abstract: A strap assembly includes a chest strap and shoulder straps. Similarly configured left and right cups are provided. The strap assembly is attached to the cups whereby the strap assembly adheres the cups to a wearer. Each cup has curved upper, lower, interior and exterior edges. Each cup has inside and outside surfaces. A patch is operatively associated with each cup. Each patch has a linear upper edge and curved lower, interior and exterior edges. Each patch has inside and outside surfaces. Stitching couples the lower, interior and exterior edges of each patch to the lower, interior and exterior edges of an associated cup. A linear opening is formed along the upper edge of each patch. Piping covers the upper edge of each patch. The piping is adapted to allow the patch to move away from and back toward the cup between open and closed orientations.

Abstract: An abdominal measurement apparatus includes multiple belts configured to be lengthened and shortened around respective portions of an abdomen, multiple tensioning mechanisms respectively coupled to the multiple belts and configured to maintain substantially constant tensions in the multiple belts around the respective portions of the abdomen, and multiple measurement devices respectively coupled to the multiple belts and configured to provide indications of lengths of the multiple belts while the multiple belts are maintained in tension around the respective portions of the abdomen.

Abstract: Carriers for securely carrying yoga mats are disclosed. In one embodiment, for example, a carrier comprises a planar portion and a shoulder strap portion coupled to the planar portion. The planar portion includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a securing strap coupled to the first surface. In operation, the first surface of the planar portion is positionable to interface with a yoga mat before the planar portion is rolled up with the yoga mat. The yoga mat can continue to be rolled up until the planar portion wraps around an exterior surface of the rolled-up mat. The shoulder strap is then fed through a securing strap on the carrier to secure the carrier to the yoga mat. The shoulder strap can then be used by a yoga practitioner to carry the yoga mat.

Abstract: A protective case has a display case portion and a keyboard case portion hingedly coupled to the display case portion. An elongate vertical strap is mounted on an interior surface of the display case portion, and a tensional elastic strap is attached thereto. The tensional elastic strap has a first end attached to a first clip, and a second clip attached to a second end.

Abstract: A jumpable pack having interacting harness attachment loops and connection loops; a pair of release loops secured directly to said pack, such that each release loop interacts directly with a corresponding connection loop, wherein each release loop is at least partially disposed within a corresponding connection loop, and wherein said corresponding one of said connection loops is at least partially disposed within a corresponding harness attachment loop; a drop line attachment loop secured directly to a portion of said pack; a pair of first straps releasably secured to a portion of said pack; a pair of second straps secured to a side portion of said pack; a pair of second strap attachment segments, wherein each second strap attachment segment is releasably attached or coupled to each second strap; and a single point release assembly that includes a release line attached to a handle portion.

Abstract: A jumpable pack having a quick release attachment area; a pair of harness attachment loops secured to said pack within said quick release attachment area; a pair of connection loops secured to said pack within said quick release attachment area; a pair of release loops secured to said pack within said quick release attachment area; shoulder straps releasably secured to said pack; a pair of leg straps, wherein each leg strap is secured to said pack; a pair of leg strap attachment segments, wherein each leg strap attachment segment is releasably secured, via a leg strap attachment segment coupler, to each leg strap, and wherein each leg strap attachment segment includes an aperture formed proximate an end of said leg strap attachment segment; and a single point release assembly, wherein said single point release assembly includes a release line attached to a handle portion.

Abstract: The adjustment device for a portable element comprises two elementary strands and two adjustment units each comprising a slide path for one of the elementary strands and a fixing system for one of the ends of the other of the elementary strands, the slide path of one of the elementary strands being laterally offset with respect to the fixing system of the other of the elementary strands.

Abstract: The invention provides improved backpack and waist bag carrying systems in which a waist bag rotates through a lower compartment of a backpack to allow the bearer of the backpack to access the contents of the receiver of the waist bag by rotating the waist bag to the front of the bearer's torso. One or more doors are provided in one aspect to secure the receiver of the waist bag in the lower compartment of the backpack but permit the egress of the receiver through the opening covered by the door, which may be tensioned away from the opening by a tensioning system when the free end of the door is released. The receiver is tapered to easily fit into the lower compartment and remain in that compartment due to friction with the walls defining the compartment.

Abstract: A backpack and cooperating waist bag carrying system is provided. The bag portion of the backpack releasably contains the receiver of a waist bag when the belt of the waist bag is secured around the bearer's waist and the backpack is worn on the bearer's back. The receiver of the waist bag can be moved without having to take off the backpack so that the receiver of the waist bag is disposed to the bearer's front and the bearer can gain access to the contents the receiver. The bearer can then move the receiver back to the lower region of the backpack. The combination of the backpack and the waist bag then will appear to be a normal backpack with a waist belt. While moving the receiver, the waist bag remains operatively connected to the backpack.

Abstract: A combination carrying case and workstation platform for an electronic device such as a laptop computer. The present invention is worn as a backpack, and designed so that the case can be moved to the front of the user's body by means of straps that encircle the user. The straps serve as the tracks upon which the case is moved from the rear of the user's body to the front. When moved to the user's front, the case can be folded down to form a workstation platform on which the electronic device can be used. Because the present invention hangs suspended from the strap system on the user's body, the user's hands are left free to operate the electronic device.

Abstract: A rapid deployment ammunition carrier has a shoulder mounted ammunition belt having a plurality of ammunition pouches and a plurality of body mounting straps. An ammunition belt carrying case is shaped to hold the ammunition belt therein with the body mounting straps positioned for rapid deployment from the carrying case. The carrying case is mounted to a vehicle seat for rapid deployment of the ammunition belt by an occupant of the vehicle.

Abstract: An apparatus that can be worn by a user and is capable of holding one or more articles, including but not limited to cameras, video recorders, rifles, pistols, binoculars, mobile phones, laptop computers, personal digital assistants, portable personal music players, combinations thereof, and the like.

Abstract: A concealed magazine slot arrangement includes a magazine holder, a gear carrier, and a fastening device for fastening the magazine holder on the user's body. The magazine holder includes an inner panel, an outer panel, having a front operation side, overlapped thereon, and a plurality of slot dividers affixed between the inner and outer panels to form a plurality of magazine slots concealed within the inner panel, the outer panel, and the slot dividers for receiving the magazine. A gear carrier is provided on the front operation side of the magazine holder for carrying a gear thereon. Quick accessing fasteners facilitate securing magazines in magazine slots. Means for adjusting the depth of the magazine slots are provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure is an altered backpack with more than one shoulder strap, which allows the wearer to reconfigure the shoulder straps while wearing, swing the backpack around to the wearer's front, and access the contents of the backpack, while still wearing the backpack.

Abstract: A laptop computer carrying case transforms into a desktop for use of a laptop or similar electronic device having a keyboard and a hingeably openable display. The laptop key board is held by bands in the lower portion of the case and the display is held in the top section of the case. Hinge structures are provided on the left and right sidewalls of the bottom section of the case. When the hinge structures are pivotally angularly separated, the bottom section containing the keyboard will be substantially horizontal enabling use of the laptop in a standing or mobile position. When the laptop is not being used, the case may be closed and the hinge structures closed with the laptop being carried by the strap over the shoulder. The hinge structure is provided with structure for limiting the amount by which the arms of the hinge may be pivotally angularly separated thereby providing stability to the laptop case in the desk top position.

Abstract: A backpack having a harness configured to be secured to the torso of a user, and a movable storage compartment pivotably connected at a first end to a first location on the harness. A second end of the storage compartment is releasably secured to a second location on the harness so that motion of the storage compartment with respect to the harness is restrained. The storage compartment is secured to the harness such that it can be released from a stowed position to a frontal location on the harness that is accessible to the user. With the second end of the storage compartment free from constraint, it can be pivoted about its first end from its stowed position to a frontal position on the user, wherein the frontal position allows access to articles contained in the storage compartment without removing the backpack from the user's body.

Abstract: A suspended case includes a first case half, a second case half, two shoulder straps, two suspended bands, and a waist belt. The second case half is connected with the first case half pivotally to be lifted movably and reveal a display of a computer held in the first case half through a window of the second case half. The shoulder straps and the waist are set on a flank of the first case half, and the suspended bands are connected between the shoulder straps and the second case half. After hanging the shoulder straps on the user's shoulder and tying the waist belt around the user's waist, the suspended case is suspended from the shoulder straps and in front of the user. As a result, applying the suspended case is more convenient for the user to carry and co-operate with the computer.

Abstract: A concealed magazine slot arrangement includes a magazine holder, a gear carrier, and a fastening device for fastening the magazine holder on the user's body. The magazine holder includes an inner panel, an outer panel, having a front operation side, overlapped thereon, and a plurality of slot dividers affixed between the inner and outer panels to form a plurality of magazine slots concealed within the inner panel, the outer panel, and the slot dividers for receiving the magazine. A gear carrier is provided on the front operation side of the magazine holder for carrying a gear thereon. Accordingly, the magazine holder is warped for fitting a curvature of the user's body, such that the outer panel is reinforced to substantially bias against the inner panel to physically self-adjust a shape of the magazine slots for retaining the magazine within the respective magazine slot of the magazine holder.

Abstract: A low slung tool belt carrier includes pouches designed to be suspended from a belt strap construction with a shoulder strap crossing over the torso or shoulders to support the larger of two pouches, the pouches arranged to fit on the hips or be rested upon the hips of an individual. Alternate constructions incorporate handles for carrying the pouches and fasteners for combining pouches. Various alternative combinations of tool belts, waist straps, handles, carry straps, pouches and pockets enable customization of a tool belt for individual workmen.

Abstract: A restraining and protection device for the protection and the restraint of neckstrap-suspended equipment used in the field, comprises a flexible cover of sufficient size to envelope most surfaces of the equipment. Attached to or associated with the cover is one strap that extend around the user's waist. A second strap is attached to the equipment so as to extend around the user's neck, or alternatively over one of the user's shoulder as desired. The ability to change the configuration of the straps is accomplished by providing an interconnection between the straps such that the waist strap can loop through the neck strap when the device is in a harness-type configuration and separated to change the device to an over-the-shoulder configuration with the equipment positioned proximate the user's hip.

Abstract: A pack for carrying school books and other items, with the weight substantially balanced between the front and back of the wearer. A yoke has front and back pouches, and an opening for the wearer's head. The sides of the front and back portions of the yoke are releasably connected by flaps at the sides of the back portion which engage a strip of hook-and-loop material on the front pouch. An auxiliary bag is detachably connected to the back pouch.

Abstract: A concealed magazine slot arrangement includes a magazine holder, a gear carrier, and a fastening device for fastening the magazine holder on the user's body. The magazine holder includes an inner panel, an outer panel, having a front operation side, overlapped thereon, and a plurality of slot dividers affixed between the inner and outer panels to form a plurality of magazine slots concealed within the inner panel, the outer panel, and the slot dividers for receiving the magazine. A gear carrier is provided on the front operation side of the magazine holder for carrying a gear thereon. Accordingly, the magazine holder is warped for fitting a curvature of the user's body, such that the outer panel is reinforced to substantially bias against the inner panel to physically self-adjust a shape of the magazine slots for retaining the magazine within the respective magazine slot of the magazine holder.

Abstract: A system for holding an article suspended by shoulder straps in front of the body of a use against undesired swinging and movement of the article while affording easy release of the article so that it can be raised for viewing, aiming and sighting and that will provide protection for the suspended article against the elements.

Abstract: A harness-like fishing gear holder vest upon which various pouches are mounted for storing fishing supplies and caught fish. The harness includes two shoulder straps on which are attached six pockets, three on the front of each straps. The two straps are attached to a waist belt, which has two additional pouches attached to the sides. A chest strap is provided between the two shoulder straps. Two adjustable rod-holding rings for holding a fishing rod are attached to the straps. This enables the user's hands to be free for performing various other activities. A detachable line cutter and a snap hook are placed on the waist belt by looped snap bands. Pouches are attached to the shoulder straps by clamp-like clips. The device is fully adjustable, fastened with VELCRO belt and shoulder adjustment. The vest is worn by an angler while wading in water up to his chest.

Abstract: A yoga mat holder is provided with a diamond-shaped leaf to hold a rolled-up yoga mat. The yoga mat holder has a quick-release buckle and webbing attached to the leaf to fasten the yoga mat to the diamond-shaped leaf. The yoga mat holder also has a shoulder strap and a waist strap attached to an adjustable webbing with another quick-release buckle to secure the holder across the chest of the wearer. The diamond-shaped leaf is folded around the rolled-up yoga mat and worn diagonally across the back of a person. Pockets are provided on the shoulder and waist straps to allow a person to access her belongings without removing or shifting the position of the holder.

Abstract: A support device (1) is for supporting a portable handheld work apparatus including an overhead branch cutter (3). The support device (1) is held to the body of the operator (17) via a belt arrangement (2). The support device (1) includes a cup (15) which has support straps (11) which are fixed to the cup (15). The free ends of the support straps (11) can be coupled to the belt arrangement (2).

Abstract: A hunting pack or vest comprises an internal, angled frame for supporting a seated hunter wearing the vest. A cover proves free-floating pockets for the frame and a cargo pocket is disposed on the back of the cover over a rearwardly extending frame component. A seat is hinged at a juncture of the frame for stowed disposition under the cargo pocket and for deployed disposition extending forwardly of the frame. Angled pockets on the sides of the cargo pockets are accessible by a hunter wearing the pack whether standing or sitting. An orange panel is concealable, yet deployable over the cargo pocket. Two side vest panels are mounted forwardly of the cover and contain a plurality of ergonomically positioned pockets for easy accesses. Shoulder, waist and panel straps provide adjustment for varied sized and shaped hunters wearing a variety of clothing.

Abstract: A front pack and belt support assembly including 1) a main front pack assembly which can be collapsed and expanded to achieve a large carrying capacity; 2) a shoulder support strap assembly connected to the main front pack assembly and supported on a shoulder portion of a user thereof; 3) a support frame assembly to provide rigid support to the main front pack assembly; 4) an instrument support assembly connected to the support frame assembly having support means thereon to hold a gun, fishing pole, or tripod for ease of resting and conveyance; 5) a side pack and arm support assembly having pivotal side pocket assemblies pivotally movable from a collapsed to an inclined usage position and having arm support means thereon to support an elbow area of a user thereon; 6) a belt support assembly slidably attached and vertically supported to a user's belt member; and 7) an accessories support assembly having a support receiver assembly to receive a tubular member such as a monopod therein.

Abstract: A vest useful for work in radioactive environments is provided. The vest comprises (a) a garment for substantially traversing the upper body of a user while being supported by the shoulders of the user, the garment having a front portion, a rear portion, opposed side portions and opposed shoulder portions, (b) a pocket disposed on the portion of the garment for accepting and retaining a communications data transmitter with dosimeter, and (c) a pair of adjustable sleeve elements attached to the garment, each sleeve element having a sleeve pocket for accepting and retaining a remotely transmitting dosimeter probe at a position above the elbow of the user. The invention has been found to provide a convenient method for firmly retaining at least five personal teledosimeter detectors on the upper torso of a worker having to work within a radiation hazardous environment.

Abstract: A multi-purpose thoracic sac for carrying personal belongings or the like is disclosed. The multi-purpose thoracic sac or front pack with its unique and versatile structures, such as a removable padded seat cushion, bilateral insulated pouch with velcro closure, therapeutic and strategically placed padded shoulder supports, personal safety devices, and a removable lumbar roll facilitate and improve energy conservation, comfort, and sitting posture. The front pack of the present invention enhances overall posture which in turn alleviates lordosis, scoliosis, kyphosis, back-packer's palsy, chronic back pain or strain and provides the user with a sense of security and comfort.

Abstract: A sports harness for releasably securing a device such as a portable radio/cassette player device to a wearer, includes an adjustable chest strap, first and second adjustable shoulder straps and first and second adjustable retainer straps. The chest strap has first and second ends for releasably securing the device around the wearer's chest. The first and second shoulder straps each have first and second ends attached to the chest strap so that the first and second shoulder straps are adapted to extend over the wearer's shoulders. The first and second adjustable retainer straps each have first and second ends for releasably retaining the device. The first retainer strap is attached longitudinally to the chest strap and the second retainer strap is attached vertically to the chest strap such that the first and second retainer straps define a substantially rectangular, adjustable space for retaining the device.

Abstract: A restraining strap includes a waistband for circumferentially transversing the waist of the user having thereon a yoke. The yoke comprises a first length and a second length when extended from the waistband, where each of the first and second lengths has a proximal end fixedly attached to different locations on the waistband. A distal end of each of the first and second lengths are attached one to the other at or near each of the distal ends of the first and second lengths. Restrainers are positioned proximate the distal end to form a holder therebetween. The article may be enclosed by the holder such that the restraining maintains the suspended article from motion relative the user.

Abstract: A carrying system which may be utilized for carrying video cameras, photography cameras and accessories, medical supplies, tools or recreational equipment therefor comprising two adjustable compartment bags that are each supported by an adjustable shoulder strap and an adjustable waist belt that when worn over the upper body provide a comfortable, balanced and accessible carrying system. Alternatively, both compartment bags may be re-configured and locked together to form a single shoulder bag.

Abstract: A multi-purpose front/back pack apparatus having the primary elements of 1) a front pack assembly; 2) a pack and gun carrier frame; 3) a gun and cartridge carrier assembly mounted on the pack and gun carrier frame; 4) a shoulder strap assembly connected to the front pack assembly and the pack and gun carrier frame; 5) a back pack assembly; and 6) a support belt member operable to interconnect the back pack assembly to the front pack assembly. The front pack assembly is provided with an expandable main pack bag and can be utilized with a gun and cartridge carrier assembly for conveyance of a gun member.