Abstract: A video camera carrying case has an accessory accommodating portion with a reinforcing member detachably fastened to a video camera accommodating portion by a fastening member. The tightness with which the accessory accommodating portion is fastened to the video camera accommodating portion is changed by the fastening member, thereby improving the portability of the video camera carrying case.

Abstract: A camera holder includes a support member which is removably mounted on a belt worn about a consumer's waist, and an attachment block removably connected to a support arm projecting from the support member. The attachment block has a rotatable threaded bolt projecting therefrom which may be threaded in a threaded aperture on the base of a camera to connect the camera to the attachment block. A pocket formed in the support arm removably and slidably receives the attachment block, and has a V-shaped slot formed in the forward wall. A generally V-shaped bearing projecting forwardly from the attachment block corresponds with the V-shaped slot in a wedging action to positively engage the attachment block within the pocket. An adjustable retention strap extends from the base of the support member around a camera mounted on the camera holder and is removably connected to the end of the support arm to securely retain a camera on the camera holder.

Abstract: A harness for securing a neck strap of a neck-worn article remote from the neck of the wearer is disclosed. The harness includes a padded band adapted for placement of the neck strap of the neck-worn article therethrough. The padded band includes a buckle for opening and closure thereof, and is adapted to be oriented adjacent to the back of the wearer such that the weight of the neck-worn article is borne and/or dispersed by the padded band. An elongate strap is attached to the padded band and includes a fastener for attaching the harness to the clothing of the wearer to secure the padded band while it bears the weight of the neck-worn article.

Abstract: A camera and photographic equipment transport system (10) is provided, having a camera bag assembly (12) and a removable belt assembly (14) for transporting the camera bag assembly (12) about a user's waist. The camera bag assembly (12) has a main enclosure (16) with a lid flap (42) which opens away from the user for providing unobstructed access to the main enclosure (16). An attachment strap (78) is threaded through a plurality of supporting loops (38, 76) for firmly attaching the camera bag assembly (12) to the belt assembly (14), and Velcro panels (40, 74) are provided for preventing shifting therebetween. A pair of attachment terminating straps (30) further attaches the camera bag assembly (12) to the belt assembly (14). The camera bag assembly (12) is prevented from sagging by a reinforcement plate (36) within a back wall (34) of the camera bag assembly (12). A plurality of dividers (120), (122) are optionally provided for compartmentalizing the main enclosure (14).

Abstract: A camera carrier (10) is provided, having a camera case assembly (14) with a belt assembly (18) attached thereto. The belt assembly (18) is adapted to be worn about either a photographer's chest or waist. A case lid (16) is removably attached to the camera case assembly (14). A pair of adjustment strap assemblies (42) can be adjusted by means of a pair of double "D" ring assemblies (52) to cause the camera case assembly (14) to closely support a great variety of sizes of cameras (12). A pair of recessed areas (66) in the case lid (16) permit a neck strap (68) to be worn on the camera (12) and to protrude from the camera case assembly (14) even when the case lid (16) is closed such that the neck strap (68) may be worn around the photographer's neck when the camera carrier (10) is worn about the photographer's chest. The camera carrier (10) may optionally be used as a divider within a larger conventional camera bag (84).

Abstract: The harness comprises a carrying strap and a gripper. The carrying strap is formed from a soft material. Another strap formed from a stronger, less resilient fabric is attached to the soft strap at uniformly spaced intervals and in such a way that the second strap forms loops at its points of attachment to the soft strap. With the arrangement, the soft strap can only stretch until the loops become taut. Thereafter, the stronger second strap carries the load and this prevents the soft strap from tearing when heavy loads are carried. The gripper is formed from a resilient material and comprises a first plate and a second plate which are connected together by an arcuate web. One of the plates of the gripper has a flat body contacting surface and a loop is positioned in the arcuate web between the first and second plates for connection to a device to be carried. A plurality of pins are formed on at least one plate of the gripper.

Abstract: A portable package for storing and dispensing photographic film cartridges is constructed by a package of film cartridges and a housing of the package. The package contains two or more cartridges in it. Both the package and the housing have matching outlets for dispensing the cartridges.

Abstract: A device for stabilizing a hand-held motion picture or videotape camera having a member for supporting the photographer's arm and a curved support at its lower end, which rests upon the photographer's thigh. The device is secured around the photographer's body by an adjustable strap. A U-shaped armrest is provided to hold the photographer's elbow in position on top of the member. In its preferred form, an adjustable clip may be attached to the lower part of the member to engage the belt of the photographer for additional stability.

Abstract: A stabilized support which is both small and light-weight in construction, and which receives the equipment with which it is used upon an expanded support network which deploys (positions) the supported equipment in a manner which alters the position of its center of gravity so that the resulting unit can be effectively supported at its center of gravity by an interrupted handle which includes a major portion which can be engaged for overall support and transport of the unit, and a minor portion which includes a control surface which is accessible by the operator's hand to achieve controlled orientation of the equipment support, separated by an appropriate device for providing mutual angular isolation between the two portions of the compound handle. The handle for the equipment support therefore provides all of the functions which are necessary for appropriate operation of the equipment which it supports, such as a portable video camera or the like.

Abstract: A support for a portable lightweight hand-held video camera includes an arm/wrist band which carries a support brace for the camera, the arm/wrist band substantially immobilizing relative movement between the user's arm and wrist to minimize jitters normally associated with recordings made by hand-held video cameras.

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

Abstract: A camera carrying device having a support plate with a slot in the plate with the slot having a closed end and an open end joined by an intermediate section, with the intermediate section of lesser width than the closed end, an angle plate having first and second arms, with one of the arms disposed at an angle to the other, a first camera engaging stud carried in the first arm, and a second slot engaging stud carried in the second arm, with the second stud having an end section and an intermediate section, with the second stud end section larger than the slot, with the second stud intermediate section slideable along the slot intermediate section, and with the second stud intermediate section non-circular in cross-section.

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

Abstract: Personal luggage specific for camera equipment, sometimes known as camera bags, have been designed to permit ready access to the equipment, yet secure that equipment for transport. Such bags have been bulky and uncomfortable, and the conflicting goals of securing the equipment but providing ready access have resulted in a number of design compromises.Accordingly, the camera bag 1 includes an upper portion which has a handle facet 60 which carries handle 62 adjacent a relatively angled lid portion 10. The handle facet is adjacent to a body side panel 20, which normally is tangent to the body of the user of the bag. The lid 10 is operated to hinge around the upper edge of the front panel 40 of the bag. This permits a lid pocket 90 to be deployed simultaneously with the opening and pivoting of the lid 10. When the lid 10 is in the open position, the main packing compartment and a substantial accessory compartment 90 are presented to the user.

Abstract: Camera support device, worn on the body, provided with a supporting framework and equilibrated movable arms. The support framework has a rigid shell, composed of two half-shells (4,5), which rest on the stomach region and lumbar region of the user (2). Pivoting attachment device (14,15) are disposed symmetrically at each side, on the ends of two half-frames (18,19), and are joined in such a way that they remain constantly parallel. Both half-frames (18,19) are provided with a hinged part (21), rigidly attached to the camera (3). Equilibrium springs (26) between the half-frames (18,19) and the shell (4,5) balance the weight of the camera (3).

Abstract: The device comprises three parts, the first part being constituted by a rigid frame of rectangular shape with means for support and flexible elements to be attached to the body of the operator and a rigid element adapted to support the second part. The second part comprises three structures of which: (1) the first structure consists essentially of a longitudinal rigid element (11) connected at one end to the rigid support element (10) of the first part by coupling means which permit freedom of rotation according to a vertical axis; (2) the second structure consists of a rigid elongated box (12) connected to the other end of said first element (11) by coupling means with freedom of rotation around a vertical axis; and (3) the third structure consists of a lever (13) which has its fulcrum in the second structure by means of coupling means with freedom of rotation around a horizontal axis.

Abstract: A portable camera support assembly having an adjustment block, a support piece, a shoulder rest, a camera mount, a lengthwise-extendible hand grip, a body rest, a mount adjustment knob and a torsional spring assembly. The support assembly fixes to a lower end of a camera using the camera mount. The shoulder rest and body rest are used to support and balance the camera at the shoulder and upper body of the user respectively. The adjustment block, hand grip and mount adjustment knob allow the user to position the camera in a wide range of orientations during use and also allow the support assembly to be folded up when not in use. Additionally, the hand grip and body rest can be removed and a retractable monopole fixed to the adjustment block for support of the camera remote from the user.

Abstract: A headgear device is provided for the mounting of a camera at substantially eye level alongside the photographer's head. The device is comprised of a frame having an arcuate portion that fits on top of the photographer's head, a side panel that rests against his ear, and shelf panel extending horizontally outward from the side panel. Straps which fit behind the head, below the chin, and upon the forehead secure the device upon the photographer's head. A positionable mounting screw holds the camera upon the shelf panel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a camera case having an air permeable, resilient body and air permeable resilient end plates. A novel method of assembling the case is also disclosed. The body of the case has first and second end edge portions and first and second side edge portions. The body also defines a front, bottom and rear walls and a closing flap of the case. Each end plate has a front edge portion, a bottom edge portion, a rear edge portion, a top edge portion and a notched edge portion. The notched edge portion is sized and configured to mate with the first end edge portion of the body so that outer surface of the front wall and the top edge portions of each end plate will be flush with each other when they are joined together. The case is assembled by applying adhesive to the notched edge portions, the front edge portions, the bottom edge portions and the rear edge portions of the end plates.

Abstract: The harness comprises a carrying strap and a connector. The connector is formed from a resilient material and comprises a strap like member having a rectangular portion, a truncated triangular portion and a narrow strap portion. A distal end of the narrow strap portion has a round opening communicating with a rectangular slot which receive a domed nipple and stem formed on the triangular portion such that the narrow strap portion can be folded over itself with the nipple and stem forced into the opening and slot thus forming a loop for attachment to an article to be carried. A plurality of walls are formed on the triangular portion to maintain the distal end of the narrow strap portion locked in the looped position. The rectangular portion is formed with a strap receiving slot to connect with the carrying strap.

Abstract: A video camera carrying case including a body portion for receiving a video camera having an opening for passage of the camera therethrough into the interior of the body portion. An adjustable disengageable safety strap is connnected to the body portion for restraining the camera within the body portion. The carrying case also can include a substantially deformable shroud to protect the interior of the body portion from the elements and the body portion can be constructed of a substantially deformable material which is capable of absorbing shock delivered to the body portion.

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

Abstract: Disclosed is a shoulder-mounted camera support adapted to cameras of many sizes and types and providing a convenient and comfortable carrier that frees the using person's hands for control, etc. The support includes a saddle configured to fit downwardly over the shoulder of the using person and having mounted on its upper part a camera-supporting platform. A lower rear part of the saddle has connected thereto a strap having a terminal end for receiving a belt to encircle the user's waist and add to the stability of the structure. A flexible element is arranged in such manner as to extend around the user's neck to function as a tether that retains the support against complete separation from the user in the event of an accident or the like tending to dislodge the support from the person.

Abstract: The harness comprises a carrying strap and a gripper. The carrying strap is formed from a soft material. Another strap formed from a stronger, less resilient fabric is attached to the soft strap at uniformly spaced intervals and in such a way that the second strap forms loops at its points of attachment to the soft strap. With this arrangement, the soft strap can only stretch until the loops become taut. Thereafter, the stronger second strap carries the load and this prevents the soft strap from tearing when heavy loads are carried. The gripper is formed from a resilient material and comprises a first plate and a second plate which are connected together by an arcuate web. One of the plates of the gripper has a flat body contacting surface and a loop is positioned in the arcuate web between the first and second plates for connection to a device to be carried. A plurality of pins are formed on at least one plate of the gripper.

Abstract: A lens cap holder for a camera lens includes an identification panel releasably connected to the camera neck strap, and fabric fastener means for temporarily connecting the lens cap to the panel when the camera is being used so as not to interfere with the camera operation.

Abstract: A sporting apparatus support device for the handicapped having a front support plate and a back support plate which are adjustably attached to each other with belts so as to securely sandwich the wearer is disclosed. An across-the-shoulder strap extending from the front support plate to the back support plate is also provided and an outwardly and upwardly extending bar from the front support plate is provided for attaching a fishing rod holder, a gun rest, or a camera support. A pivotal bar rod lock and a line and hook vise is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a container designed to store a large number of photographic film cartridges and/or spools. The container is preferably cylindrical and has placed therein a reversible plate having upstanding projections on one side compatible with a recess in one type of film canister, cartridge or spool and which has projections on the opposite side thereof which are compatible with a recess formed in another, different canister, cartridge or spool. The carrier has a lid with padded inside surfaces and the lid is threadably secured to the base portion of the carrier. The threads are sufficiently long so as to enable adjustability of the position of the lid with respect to the floor of the base portion so that the carrier is compatible with film carriers of differing lengths. Further, a spacer is disclosed which may be used with the present invention so as to enable diverse types of film carriers to be simultaneously stored therein.

Abstract: An improved camera carrier is provided for convenient and secure belt-mounted carrying of a camera. The camera carrier includes a belt-mounted frame having a support plate for receiving and supporting a carrier plate which is adapted in turn for attachment to a camera. A flexible tether line is connected between the carrier plate and a spring reel on the frame. The tether line accommodates camera movement between a stored position rested securely on the support plate for easy carrying and an operational position withdrawn from the support plate for normal photographic use.

Abstract: A portable case for audio-visual apparatus includes a first case portion having a bottom portion and three side walls connected thereto forming a substantial portion of a generally rectangular box. A second case portion has a front and top cover and is connected to the first portion to complete a generally rectangular box. A partition piece divides the interior of the case into a first and second section. A TV monitor is removably mounted in the first section and a device for developing the signal displayed on the TV monitor is removably mounted in the second section. A switching power source in the case receives power from an external source and supplies it to the TV monitor and developing means. A shielding component is provided to prevent any noises from the switching power sources from interfering with operation of the TV monitor and developing device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a soft camera case of the "ever-ready" type, in which the case is suspended by a carrying strap, in such a position as to provide swift and easy access to a camera, as for example when one observes a photographic subject and must take a photograph with minimum delay, lest the opportunity be lost. The case is so shaped as to be universally adapted to receive cameras of different makes and sizes, while yet protectively, snugly enclosing the same. A carrying strap has its ends connected directly to the camera, and has end portions loosely slidable in apertures provided in the cover of the case. Upon removal of the camera, the case is free to slide along the end portions of the strap until its cover engages shoulders provided upon the strap to limit further slidable movement. The end portions are adjustable in length, so that the case and camera will separate only to the extent desired by the particular user.

Abstract: A carrying strap for cameras for providing a secure carrying position for the camera. The strap uses the generally conventional strap for suspending the camera in the abdominal area of the person so the camera is readily available for use, and an additional strap is fixed to the camera, or to the ends of the usual strap. The additional strap is of the right length for the person's arm to pass through the strap and carry the camera from the person's shoulder. In this position, the usual strap urges the camera towards the person's body and the person's upper arm can hold the camera. Also, a securing strap extends from the usual strap to the additional strap to prevent the additional strap from slipping off the shoulder.

Abstract: A video equipment bag is disclosed that is useful both as a secure transporting case for video equipment and as a carrying case to facilitate ease of operation of a complete video equipment recording assembly, including allowing operational functioning of the components of the video recording equipment assembly without requiring removal of at least some such components from the case. The bag includes a plurality of interior compartments, each of which receives different components of the video recording equipment assembly to be utilized, and specifically includes compartments for receiving a video camera, a spare battery pack, accessories, and a video cassette recorder with the video cassette recorder being positioned so that the recorder controls are accessible through an opening at one side portion of the bag and external electrical cable connections can be made to the recorder through an opening at the bottom of the bag.

Abstract: A cushioned camera bag for field use by photographers has shoulder and waist support straps, usable individually or both together, for secure support of the bag, while at the same time providing for free use of the hands in using the camera equipment. One side of the camera bag is provided with a separate compartment, defined by a zippered cover flap, within which the waist strap or belt is contained and hidden when not in use.

Abstract: A camera support which may be hooked over the shoulders of the wearer is self-standing if placed on a planar member. The camera support includes a first U-shaped tubular member having a base and a pair of opposed spaced apart legs and tubular extension members extending outwardly from the ends of each of the legs of the U-shaped member. The tubular extension members are both longitudinally and rotatably connected to the U-shaped base and each of the tubular extension members includes a plurality of tubes connected for relative pivotal rotation. The camera is mounted to the support by a dual clamp mounting system permitting 360.degree. rotation about a plurality of axes with the axes at right angles to each other.

Abstract: A twin camera shoulder carry stabilizer device comprising a shoulder stock having mount means on opposed surfaces thereof for supporting opposed cameras. The forward part of the device can be rotated axially to bring either of the two cameras into immediate upright operative position respective to the photographer. Brackets are provided for holding the cameras and may be adjusted forward or backward according to the requirements of the photographer. Each camera is triggered by its own individual flexible release cable in the manner similar to a rifle trigger.

Abstract: A camera carrying apparatus which holds two cameras simultaneously one above the other. Alternatively, two or more of the subject devices may be joined together in a tandem-like arrangement to provide enhanced camera carrying capabilities.

Abstract: This carrier is for retaining a television camera and its operating accessories, such as wires, batteries, etc. Primarily, it consists of a tubular frame attached to a case, which may be back-carried or hand-carried, as desired. It also includes a pair of shoulder straps, and a hand carry strap, and it is adjustable to fit people of various sizes, and enables them to travel with their equipment on airplanes, buses and other vehicles, wherein they can watch their equipment, and it is also readily available for instant use.

Abstract: A wearer adjustable and camera adjustable camera carrying harness assembly adapted to releasably position a camera firmly against the abdominal area of the wearer when in a carrying position and permitting selective eye level positioning in an operating position comprising an adjustable neck strap connected to conventional coupling elements of a camera and also releasably and adjustably connected to two harness straps which in turn are connected to an adjustable and releasable belt. A camera cradle is adjustably and releasably connected to the belt and secures the camera to the belt by encircling the camera body and camera lens. A camera cover is attached to the belt and can be wrapped around the camera body and lens and fastened to itself to further secure the camera.

Abstract: A convertible camera-supporting belt is disclosed for carrying a camera in either a "belt" mode, a "neck sling" mode, a "shoulder strap" mode, or a "hand-holdable" mode. The belt includes a belt strap having a first set of ends connectable by an adjustable buckle to form a belt to be worn about the waist. The belt also includes a second set of ends remote from the first set which are disconnectable to form a shoulder strap or a neck sling. Support elements for hanging a camera are mounted adjacent the second set of ends and are detachably connected to the camera by releasable straps.

Abstract: An improved adjustable camera strap construction to support a hand-held camera from the back and shoulders. The shoulder strap is slidably received within the slot of a belt hook. A swivel is secured to the other end of the belt hook, and carries a latch which detachably engages a standard camera mounting post.

Abstract: A case is provided specifically tailored to the shape and needs of a video camera and being characterized by a shaped frame of aluminum bands confined between an outer cover and an inner liner, the liner and the cover both being removable from the frame for washing and repair and being made of foam sandwiched between durable Nylon cloth. A specialized anti-slip strap and an accessory bag which is removably attached to the main body of the case are also features of note.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed for use with a camera having an around the neck support strap connected to rings at each end of the camera; a camera tie down/quick release strap is adapted to hold the camera against the chest of the wearer in a carrying position and which permits quick selective eye level positioning of the camera in a shooting position without detaching the camera from being secured to the body. It is provided with a U-shaped strap having camera attaching means at each of its ends and being adapted to pass over and beneath the camera without interferring with or blocking the camera lens opening. A body tie down quick release tail strap is carried by the loop portion of said U-shaped strap foldable back upon itself, and means for attaching and releaseing the foldable back upon itself tail portion of the quick release strap provides the quick release and the body tie down.

Abstract: A game ball holder for holding a ball, such as a tennis ball, on a garment. The holder includes two elongate strips of elastic material arranged side by side with one lateral edge of one strip adjacent to one lateral edge of the other. The adjacent lateral edges are joined together along a prescribed length from each end and unjoined for a prescribed length midway between the ends. The strips are either attached directly to a garment or attached to a base of cloth material which, in turn, is attached to the garment.

Abstract: A storage container particularly designed to hold and retain rolls of film or the like which includes a longitudinally arranged housing with a snap type cover element. The container housing includes a clip structure which is pressure responsive and pressure applying such that the container may be mounted on the carrying strap of a camera, a camera accessory strap or the users belt. The clip is integrally molded to the container and is designed to apply pressure to the strap upon which it is mounted. The unit also provides a connective strap extending from the housing to the cover element such that the cover will not be entirely separable from the housing and possibly misplaced.

Abstract: A camera carrying device includes a body portion having an upper edge and lower edge. A pair of hook clips for attachment to the strap rings of a camera are interconnected to extend from the corner region along the upper edge of the body portion. The lower edge of the body portion is bent upwardly to define a channel opening in the direction of the upper edge. The first and second hook clips are positioned through the strap retaining rings to thereby hook the camera carrying device to the camera so that the lens of the camera either points outwardly away from the user or downwardly towards the ground. The body portion of the camera carrying device is inserted between the belt or strap worn by a user and the user's body with the channel hooked around the lower edge of the user's belt or strap. Alternatively, the channel can be hooked over the top of the belt or strap with the body portion between the belt and the user's body or the belt between the body portion and the user's body.

Abstract: A harness for snuggly securing a camera against the torso of a human body includes a quick release fastening means assembled from two members that are releasably engaged securely with each other and operable with a single hand for releasing such engagement. One of the two members of the quick release fastening means is secured to a belt which encircles the torso for restraining that member thereto. The other of the two members is adapted to be secured to the camera. Engagement of the members of the quick release fastening means, when the members are respectively secured to the camera and to the human body, secures the camera against the torso. The harness further includes an elongated neckstrap worn around the neck of the camera user, which is adapted for attachment to the camera so that the camera is supported at a location where it may be secured against the torso by the cooperating quick release fastening means and belt.

Abstract: A removable assembly for attaching a carrying strap or similar member to a amera or other article is provided. The assembly includes a thin planar link having an opening therethrough which extends into an opening slit in the forward or coupling end of the link. The opening slit has a width which is smaller than the largest width of the opening. A cooperating stepped-locking pin positioned in the camera or other article has one dimension which is thicker than the width of the slit and smaller than the largest width of the opening and a second dimension smaller than the width of the slit. The faces of the opening slit are inclined with respect to the link surface and the locking pin has a cooperating inclined surface between the strap for permitting displacement of the pin within the article body as the link is inserted into the article in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the pin.

Abstract: A hang strap for portable instrument is provided. The strap comprises: a neck hang band; a first and second hang rings; a first and second stopping means; and a string; said first and second stopping means being connected to a portable instrument; one end of said string being fixed to said first stopping means and the other end of said string being movably passed through said first hang ring, a string-passing hole of said first stopping means, a string-passing hole of said second stopping means, and said second hang ring, and afterthat being fixed to said second stopping means; in use, said neck hang band being hanged on a user's neck; and a torso portion of said string, which extends between said string-passing hole of said first stopping means and said string-passing hole of said second stopping means, being encircled around the user's torso.

Abstract: An improved camera accessory carrying case is provided which has a plurality of cylindrically shaped compartments for accessories arranged in side-by-side relationship. Each compartment is individually attached to a backing panel. The compartments and panel are constructed of flexible padded material for protection of the accessories from shock. A single flexible covering flap is provided with a laterally extending closure strip for connection with vertically extending closure strips on each compartment. Padding which is adjustable as to thickness is disposed in the bottoms of the compartments to provide additional cushioning and to adjust the depth of the compartment to fit the accessory, such as camera lenses.

Abstract: A camera hold steady strap composed of elastic stretch fabric having a certain amount of "give" which acts as a shock absorber when a hook having a base pivoted to the lower end of an adjustable loop formed by a portion of the strap is connected to the user's belt with the so pivoted base of the hook located behind and slightly above the top of such belt. Thus, when the strap is looped over the belt top, as when the camera falls or depends below the belt, or the camera is pulled away from the user by a camera snatcher, the hook is locked on the belt by the strap overlapping the belt top. The strap also serves as an elastic hold down link to the user's belt, for the camera, when carried by the user's camera neck strap; so that the "give" in the elastic stretch fabric permits the user to jog, etc. without damaging the camera. The "give" in the strap also enables the user to take pictures with the camera either horizontal or vertical without having to adjust the strap length.