Abstract: A bag for wearing by a user at a waist or hip region and for carrying a load such as several electronic communications devices has a substantially rectangular main panel and auxiliary panels disposed on the main panel and defining at least one compartment or receptacle for holding an object. The main panel has an upper edge lying along a line and two opposed lateral edges oriented substantially perpendicularly to the line. A belt is attached at opposite ends to the main panel along the lateral edges thereof. The belt has a top edge oriented at an acute angle (preferably between 5.degree. and 10.degree.) relative to the upper edge line of the main panel, on a side of the line opposite the main body of main panel. The main panel is engageable with a user upon a securing of the belt about a waist region of the user.

Abstract: Disclosed is a waist mounted illuminating device comprised of a belt having a length sufficient to fit around a person's waist. A compartment comprised of flexible material is located on the belt. The compartment has an opening. A battery operated light having an illuminable face is disposed in the compartment and directs light through the opening in the compartment. The compartment and belt may be formed of a flexible material such as neoprene. When the belt is firmly adjusted around a user's waist, the compartment and belt firmly and steadily maintain the battery operated light on the user's waist, even while the user is running or jogging. This stable mount of the light to the waist provides steady illumination of the user's path for general illumination and for exercise activities such as running or jogging.

Abstract: A restraining and/or retaining apparatus 18 consisting of an elastic band 19 and retaining loops 21A, 21B for restraining and retaining multiple neck-suspended and/or unsuspended devices at the same time. The elastic band 19 wraps around the back and sides of the user and then encircles the neck strap, cord, lanyard or string 34 of a portable device 40 suspended at the chest or abdomen, and restricts its movement while walking, running, bending over or to the side. When the portable device 40 is used, the elasticity of the elastic band 19 allows it to be moved to any position from the chest to the face with little resistance and without detaching it. The retaining loops 21A, 21B hold and/or restrain other neck suspended or unsuspended devices at the same time for quick and convenient access.

Abstract: A device for carrying equipment, such as a pair of snow skis and other ski equipment, is provided. The device comprises a container, a means for holding the skis attached to the outside surface of the container, and a carrying belt attached to the container. The device permits skis to be conveniently transported in a sling-like fashion. In addition, other supplies can be transported within the container, or secured to the outside of the container.

Abstract: A safety utility belt that includes a number of retaining rings each provided with a safety cover flap securable over the retaining ring to prevent snagging of the retaining ring. The safety utility belt includes a heavy duty webbing back belt, a reflective center belt strip, a buckle assembly, a belt strip end that is coupleable to the buckle assembly to secure the back belt about the waist of a user, a horizontally pivoting tool retaining ring, a no-snag tool retaining ring safety cover flap securable over the tool retaining ring to prevent snagging of the tool retaining ring, a vertically pivoting attached D-ring, and a no-snag D-ring safety cover flap securable over the D-ring to prevent snagging of the D-ring.

Abstract: A firearm support includes an elongated tubular member. A receptacle attachable to a user worn belt supports a first end of the tubular member. An attachment member on a second end of the tubular member movably attaches the tubular member to a firearm. The attachment member allows pivotal movement of the firearm to form a first substantially vertical storage position in the receptacle to a substantially horizontal firing position. The receptacle enables universal movement of the tubular member relative to the receptacle. The tubular member may be formed of two telescopingly extendible members lockable in a selected extended position.

Abstract: Carrier apparatus for carrying an object includes a substantially rigid carrier member having recesses formed at the lower edges thereof for receiving the hips of an individual using the carrier apparatus. Weight of the carrier apparatus and any object carried by the carrier apparatus is supported by the individual's hips.

Abstract: The belt includes a yieldable flat foam core tapering inwardly from narrow attachment ends outwardly to a wider portion which is positioned adjacent a wearer's back. The foam core serves to provide a measure of back support for the wearer while preventing abrasion of the wearer's hip bones due to the weight of objects suspended from the belt. The narrower portions of the belt which are positioned adjacent the wearer's abdomen provide additional comfort by preventing restriction of movement due to the belt in bending situations. The foam core is covered entirely with a fitted fabric cover for appearance and durability of the foam core. In addition, the fabric cover is trimmed with an abrasion resistant material such as nylon to prevent wear of the fabric cover. The fabric-covered foam core is secured to a strip of webbing material, typically by longitudinal and transverse stitching. The utility belt includes an infinitely adjustable attachment means affixed to the webbing material.

Abstract: A handgun holster for concealment under a user's clothing includes a forward panel formed of multiple forward sheets placed face to face and having forward sheet upper edges cuffed toward each other and sewn together with a forward stitched cuff interconnection seam so that the forward sheet upper edges are contained between the forward sheets; a rearward panel formed of multiple rearward sheets placed face to face and having rearward sheet upper edges cuffed toward each other and sewn together with a rearward stitched cuff interconnection seam so that the rearward sheet upper edges are contained between the rearward sheets; so that a gun is not caught on the forward and rearward sheet upper edges; and a strap from the forward and rearward panels rearwardly and defining a loop for encircling and thereby engaging a user waist.

Abstract: A pedestrian trailer system including a trailer hitch assembly that has a first concave member and a cross bar that is releasably coupled. A body support member is included for positioning around a persons waist. The body support member has a second concave member and a belt member. A plurality of S-shaped bands form a pair of inner bands and a pair of outer bands. Each pair of bands is used to couple the trailer hitch member and the body support member. The pair of inner bands criss-cross when coupled with the first and second concave members. The pair of outer bands criss-cross when coupled with the first and second concave members. Lastly, a trailer member which has a pair of trailer arms is included. The pair of trailer arms have a lower end and an upper member. Each upper member has an opening for allowing the cross bar to be positioned within. The lower end has a wheel. The trailer member is to be pulled by a person when coupled with the cross bar of the trailer hitch member.

Abstract: An article holder for concealed use beneath an outer garment about a wearers torso in a selected position at the waist or chest. The holder comprises an elongated elastic band having loop and hook securing members attached at each end for adjustable attachment thereof about said wearers torso. At least one pistol holster is formed on one side of the band in the vicinity of an end thereof. The pistol holster is positioned diagonally of the band for easy access. A non-elastic strap, which is connectable with the holster, is provided for securing a weapon therein. A plurality of multi-compartment pockets are formed with the band. The compartments are selectively sized to receive ammunition magazines, pocket knives, keys, money cartridges, identification, etc.

Abstract: A garment for wear by the operator of a sport motor vehicle includes a map access pocket system disposed on or formed as part of an outer surface of the garment. This map access pocket system is configured to present a map to the wearer of the garment in a convenient orientation to be easily read when the map access pocket system is opened. The map access pocket system includes features which improve readability of the map by presenting the map aligned along a line of sight of the wearer of the garment, and other features which discourage the wearer of the garment from attempting to read the map while the vehicle is in motion. The map access pocket system also provides for storage of small items which are easily accessed by the operator of the vehicle. Both the map and other small items stored in the map access pocket system are protected from water, moisture, snow, and other elements commonly encountered in operation of sport motor vehicles.

Abstract: A cold weather life saving device, useful in surviving a fall through ice into water, provides an elongate belt, sized to be worn about the waist of an individual, typically over heavy clothing. The belt provides a tubular center portion that is typically two feet in length and approximately three inches in diameter. Flotation devices are carried at evenly spaced intervals within the center portion of the elongate belt. In a preferred embodiment, four closed-cell ethylene cubes having 2.5 inch sides are used. The four flotation devices define three storage pouches between them, which may be isolated by divider walls within the tubular center portion. These pouches are typically square in lengthwise cross-section and provide zippered openings which allow the secure storage of survival supplies. A plurality of utility rings are carried by the elongate belt, and provide support for attachment of a number of tools, including a telescoping pole or a sportsman's saw, or other bulky equipment.

Abstract: An apparatus for securely retaining a container in place during transport yet offering ease of insertion and removal. The apparatus further facilitates blind, one-hand access to a portable fluid supply without significantly impairing the user's activity. A container portion holds and transports fluid, and is sized according to the needs of the user. The container portion is received by a retaining portion which secures the container portion to a surface such as a hip holster or a bike frame. The retaining portion and container portion securely engage with one another by way of a reciprocal connecting assembly. The reciprocal connecting assembly includes a protuberance and socket assembly which allows the container portion secure retention upon merely dropping it into the retaining portion, or, with a simple, one-handed twisting motion the container portion is virtually locked into place in the retaining portion.

Abstract: A system for carrying containers suspended from a track member which may be attached to a body encircling belt or attached to clothing which includes a pair of protruding tracks substantially parallel and from which the containers for holding articles are suspended by clips on the containers which are positionable lengthwise on the tracks and may slide thereon and enter and exit the track at tapered ends of the tracks and is particularly useful for police and military personnel in carrying weapons, ammunition and the like holstered articles.

Abstract: A tennis ball holding article comprising a zippered compartment which accommodates a plurality of tennis balls, and a belt which allows the present invention to be worn around the waist. The zippered compartment of the present invention tightly and securely accommodates a plurality of tennis balls. A zipper disposed along the upper end of the zippered compartment provides access to the balls. When a ball is needed, the zipper is unzipped until a ball is made accessible. When the ball is removed, because the zippered compartment retains the remaining tennis balls very tightly, the zipper can remain in this intermediate position until another ball is needed. The zipper may then be unzipped further until the next ball is made accessible. Because the zipper does not have to be zipped and unzipped to secure the remaining tennis balls, the present invention provides a tennis player with extremely quick and convenient access to a plurality of tennis balls.

Abstract: A harness carrier having a back support member with a configuration adaptable to the back of a user which includes terminating ends. Attached to the support member is a first pair of straps which are adapted to attach to each other and secure the harness to the user. An elastomeric member is attached to the support members to define a cord spanning from about 50 to 90 percent of said support member.

Abstract: A device and method for carrying skates of different sizes comprising an elongate strap with a coupling means for securement of said first end to said second end, a receptacle including a bearing member for supporting any skate chosen from a range of different sizes in said receptacle, a first wall and a second wall for cooperatively maintaining said skate on said bearing member, and means for adjustably coupling said first wall to said second wall to secure said skate in said receptacle, and a retainer on said receptacle for suspending said receptacle on said strap.

Abstract: A flag assembly that is worn by a cyclist consists of a relatively thin plate that rotatably supports a flagpole. A spring that is attached to the plate retains the flagpole in selected vertical, left-of-vertical or right-of-vertical orientations. The spring is preferably formed by a tempered-spring wire that is bent into two vertical legs and a horizontal member with a strategically placed inverted detent that holds the flagpole in the vertical orientation. In the preferred embodiment the assembly is carried by a modified fanny pack, which includes a back pocket that is sized to hold the plate. The cyclist wears the modified fanny pack in a conventional manner and the flag assembly rests against the cyclist's spine, which, in turn, maintains the assembly in proper alignment. In a second embodiment, the apparatus is supported by a belt that is worn around the cyclist's waist.

Abstract: An elastic band which can be removably attached around a person has two straps attached which am located at the person's sides so that the upper portions of under-arm crutches can be secured by the straps to hold the crutches from falling away while allowing free movement of the person's arms and torso.

Abstract: A stabilizing device for articles such as binoculars or cameras suspended from a user's neck by a neck strap including an elastic strap being adapted to fit snugly about a user's torso and having a pair of ends, each of the ends having a spaced apart pair of mating hook and loop fasteners and being adapted to form a loop about a tubular portion of the suspended article such that in use the suspended article is secured to the user's torso and is movable to a position adjacent the user's eyes for viewing therethrough by stretching the elastic strap. The article stabilizing device further includes a sleeve of material substantially covering said elastic strap to protect it.

Abstract: A backpack with integral front panel vest-like construction including a front panel, a back panel, a shoulder bib and straps or the like for attaching the front and back portions together. The front panel has a front panel top, a front panel bottom, and two front panel sides. The back panel has a back panel rear backside pack, a back panel top, a back panel bottom, and two back panel sides. The shoulder bib attaches the front panel top and the back panel top, and the shoulder bib has a shoulder bib head opening. Straps attach the front panel sides and the two back panel sides together and secure the backpack to the user.

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 holder for valuables includes a thin flat container body (1) with one or more compartments with an open top edge and a closure flap (5) extending from a back panel and fastening onto a front panel. One or more elongate narrow strips of material (11) each have a first end secured to the upper portion of the back panel. A second end of each strip terminates in a belt loop (14) for threading onto a belt worn on trousers or skirt. The distance (20) between the loop and the container body of each strip is greater than the height (21) of the container body. This permits the container body to be moved between a concealed position behind the trousers or skirt and accessible position in front of the trousers or skirt while fastened to the belt without bending the container body or disarranging the clothing.

Abstract: A system for backpacks that allows the backpack to be worn comfortably without shoulder straps. This is accomplished with a pair of generally triangular shaped flaps that are attached to the pack at symmetrical locations, typically the front or rear corners. The free edges of the flaps approximate catenary curves. Adjustable-length straps connect the apex of each flap to the backpack waistbelt. The flaps distribute tension relatively evenly along a substantial portion of the height of the packbag or frame, which pulls the packbag more tightly against the wearer's back, so that it can be worn comfortably without shoulder straps. The system may also be used with shoulder straps in order to lessen the stress on the user's shoulders.

Abstract: An assembly for supporting a camera from an individual's body includes a storage case having an adjustable body encircling belt and a unipod stand having a vertically adjustable camera engaging portion. A mounting track is mounted to the storage case and the unipod stand includes a mounting base for engaging the mounting track to secure the unipod stand to the storage case. When mounted to a storage case supported from an individual's body, the individual's hands are free to adjust the camera and perform other tasks.

Abstract: A holder for a scorecard includes a scorecard retaining unit which is secured to a wearer's waist in a freely slidable relationship. The retaining unit may be comprised of three generally planar sections joined together at their ends with one section having a scorecard retained on its inside face and one section having two loops attached to its outside face. The freely slidable association of the unit relative to the wearer's waist is accomplished by an outer elongated strip which surrounds a wearer's waist, passes through the two loops on the retaining unit and is attached at its ends to a belt which also surrounds the wearer's waist.

Abstract: A strap system for carrying shoes when a skater is skating and skates when the skater is walking. The strap system comprises a first strap, having a first end and a second end and a first connecting mechanism for connecting the first and second ends of the first strap, which when connected create a first closed loop. A second strap is attached to the first strap by an attachment mechanism, the second strap comprising a first end and a second end and a second connecting mechanism for connecting the first and second ends of the second strap, which when connected create a second loop. The strap system is utilized wherein during use of the strap system, the first loop is situated around the user's waist or slung over the user's shoulder and the second loop secures the foot apparel.

Abstract: A blood collection tube holder includes a flexible waist band that is fastened around the waist of the person collecting blood samples; a storage pouch mounted on the band for storage of other articles used in the blood collection procedure; and a tube holder mounted in a secondary pouch attached to the storage pouch. The tube holder comprises tube receptacles that receive and releasably support a plurality of blood collection tubes in a stable, upright position and in a manually accessible location. The tube receptacles comprise flexible, cushioning sleeves with harder plastic tubular inserts having closed lower ends. The secondary pouch can be opened by a releasable fastener so that the interior of the pouch can be accessed for replacement of tube receptacles.

Abstract: A portable liquid container and dispenser system having a bladder for holding a liquid, a belt for securing the bladder about the waist of a user, a pump in fluid connection with the bladder, a power source for the pump, and a hose in fluid connection with the pump for delivering the liquid to a user. The bladder may be disposed within a protective pouch, and a remote switch may be provided to facilitate easy activation and deactivation of the pump. The switch may be located on the hose for added convenience.

Abstract: A lumbar pack having a bag and a waistbelt attached to the bag and including an elongated, flexible, semi-rigid support member flexed into a curved shape and received within the bag. The support member is of sufficient height when in this curved shape to extend from the buttocks of the user to the thoracic region of the user. A pair of adjustable straps are provided, one on either of opposite sides of the pack, to adjust the pack into a position adjacent the lumbar region of the user. When in this adjusted position, the flexible support member serves to bring the upper portion of the bag against the thoracic region of the user's back. The support member may include a pair of elongated delrin rods. The bag includes a front and a back interior wall with top edges folded over to form pockets therein for receiving the ends of the flexed rods so as to retain the rod within the compartments.

Abstract: A pouch (12) is provided for maintaining a medical unit, such as a telemetry unit (14), adjacent a patient (10) or personal articles or communication equipment on a person in a clean room environment. The pouch (12) includes a transparent front wall (34) and a non-woven material back wall (36) which are attached along a portion (38) of the periphery of the walls (34, 36). The transparent front wall (34) allows the telemetry unit (14) or personal articles to be viewed during use. The pouch (12) additionally includes a flap (42) with a reactivating, resealable adhesive strip (46) for releasably covering the top opening (41) of the pouch (12). The pouch (12) may be secured to the patient (10) or wearer by straps (18, 20) or a clip (52).