Abstract: A binocular harness system having a pair of shoulder straps, a pair of upper torso straps, and a carrying pouch. The carrying pouch has a main body and a removable hood. The front side of the main body has a loop fastener panel that extends laterally across the front side. The hood has a front panel, a secondary panel that is configured to form a back and two sides of the hood, and an elongated pocket that extends along a rear edge and at least a portion of each side edge of the secondary panel. The elongated pocket contains a rod, and an elastomeric cord passes through a central bore in the rod, side portions of the elongated pocket, loops situated on either side of the back side of the main body, and conduits made of nylon webbing situated on or proximate to the bottom panel of the main body.

Abstract: A carrying strap for supporting an object is described. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the carrying strap comprises a neck pad for distributing the object's weight over the user's neck, the neck pad having inner or first, and outer or second sides affixed to each other along perimeter, wherein the first side is configured to contact backside of the user's neck and the first side comprises two partially overlapped layers in a mirror-image orientation to form an open slot, located substantially near center portion of the neck pad, which is configured for housing a removable cushion that provides extra cushion to the backside of the user's neck; at least one hook for securing the object; and an extension portion connecting the neck pad and the at least one hook.

Abstract: A quiet opening and closing clam shell pouch with a bag and a hinge connected lid, each of the pouch and lid having a peripheral wall, a soft compressible sleeve on the peripheral wall of the bag and surrounding an open mouth of the bag and on a peripheral wall of the lid; a solid shape defining and shaping member in each soft compressible sleeve shapes and holds open the mouth of the bag and shapes the periphery of the lid so that the lid can be pivoted to close the mouth of the bag; cooperating surfaces of magnets, enrobed in a soft net mesh, are spaced around the peripheral walls and alongside each soft compressible sleeve to pull the padded sleeves together and to compress the sleeves and soft strands of the net mesh that extend across the cooperating surfaces of the magnets.

Abstract: A garment mounted harness having an associated vest and/or back pack having attachment means for engagement of said garment mounted harness to an associated vest or backpack having a plurality of mating attachment ends for attachment of the straps thereto garment thereto of the straps and connecting elements of the present invention enabling the user to carry an optical device hands free about the front of ones chest for easy quick use and access when required. Additionally the present invention has adjustments about the strap portion for length and comfort adjustment.

Abstract: A headmount apparatus for mounting vision enhancement equipment thereon which is comprised of a mounting shell having at least one pad and having at least one mounting surface to which the vision enhancing equipment is mounted, where at least one pad is configured to contact the user's head. The headmount apparatus is also comprised of at least one elastic strap which is attached to the mounting shell for securing the mounting shell to the user's head. The headmount apparatus for mounting vision enhancement equipment thereon could alternatively be comprised of at least one mounting frame for attaching vision enhancement equipment, at least one hardware mounting surface for accepting the mounting frame, and a hood configured to fit over a user's head where the hood is made at least in part from an elastic material and which contains the hardware mounting surface.

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 binocular cover comprising a cover sheet that overlies an exposed face of a binocular carried at the chest of a user by a neck strap, a substantially rigid top cover fixed to and projecting from one end of the cover sheet to overlie the eyepieces of the binocular, and an elastic strip interconnecting wings at opposite sides of the top cover and pull tabs affixed to the top cover to be used to peel the top cover from over the eyepieces and downwardly towards a distal end of the binocular positioned between the elastic strap, a back surface of the cover sheet and the wings.

Abstract: A suspended article hold down system for suspending articles such as binoculars, cameras, and eyeglasses that are commonly attached to neck straps, by shoulder straps and then providing a hold down strap to extend across such an article suspended by the shoulder straps, the hold down strap being releasably connected to ends of underarm straps having opposite ends connected to the shoulder straps through a flat spreader at the back of a user of the system.

Abstract: A mounting device for use with ATVs that can be semi-permanently attached to an ATV to allow an operator to attach and detach auxiliary items to the device, and correspondingly, to the ATV. The device includes a receiving socket to temporarily receive an adapter, the receiving socket including a maintaining means for maintaining the adapter in the socket and allow the user to quickly secure and release the adapter, and a mounting assembly, coupled to the upper receiving socket and configured to be attached to the ATV. Using a plurality of adapters, each having an auxiliary item attached, provides a mounting system for quickly interchanging auxiliary items and securing them to the ATV with minimum effort.

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: In accordance with various exemplary embodiments of the present invention, a hang and hold assembly is configured for securing an object, such as binoculars, to the torso of a person and near the person's chest. The assembly is configured to be attached to an article of clothing near the waist of the person. The hang and hold assembly may comprise a first strap and a second strap, each having a first end configured for attachment to, for example, the binoculars and configured to hang the binoculars near the person's chest. The first and second straps may be configured to extend upwards over the shoulders of the person, and down the back of the wearer to an attachment point near the wearer's waist. Furthermore, the first and second straps each have a second end configured to attach to an article of clothing near the waist of the person. The first and second straps may also form an X assembly between the shoulders and the point of attachment.

Abstract: A carrying device comprising a rigid elongate yoke, extending between two distal ends, a clamping member adapted for engagement with the yoke member to clampingly fix the device on a supportive member of a backpack. At least both ends of the yoke member laterally project from the supportive member and each of the ends is formed with at least one strap-engaging element for connecting thereto a strap to support equipment. When the backpack is carried over the shoulders of a wearer, the equipment/gear hangs down in front of the body of the wearer.

Abstract: A harness for carrying articles comprises a number of straps for article supporting the article during use and storage as well as distributing its weight on a user's body. The harness includes a neck strap and torso attaching straps which help distribute the article's weight. A pair of stretchable straps are provided which hold the article against excessive movement. Another set of straps independently supports the article when being used.

Abstract: A harness for carrying articles comprises a number of straps for article supporting the article during use and storage as well as distributing its weight on a user's body. The harness includes a neck strap and torso attaching straps which help distribute the article's weight. A pair of stretchable straps are provided which hold the article against excessive movement. Another set of straps independently supports the article when being used.

Abstract: A protective casing is made from a resiliently stretchable material, such as neoprene rubber or the like, and is adapted to retain an article based on the stretchability of the constituent material. In use, a portion of the casing is inverted, or turned inside out, utilizing the resiliency of the material used, so as to permit an article to be inserted into or taken from the casing. To “close” the casing, the previously inverted portion of the casing is stretchingly reinverted, particularly so as to retainingly cover an end portion of the article protruding from the casing.

Abstract: An optical device storage system for storing and transporting with the optical device miscellaneous items including lens covers, lens caps, lens tissues, and keys. The storage system includes a substantially rectangular pouch structure which is sized for placement between the monocular barrels of a binoculars device. The pouch structure includes an opening for providing access to an interior compartment. An attaching element is provided on each side portion of the pouch structure for attaching the storage system to each monocular barrel of the optical device. The opening is provided with a zipper-type closure device for maintaining the miscellaneous items within the interior compartment.

Abstract: A binoculars mount secures a pair of binoculars to a mounting plate, which can, in turn, be mounted to a tripod or other support device. The mounting plate has a pair of cinch rings attached thereto and a plurality of openings therein. A clamping plate having a plurality of openings therein is oriented in spaced relation to the mounting plate. A single strap having hook-and-loop attachments is looped through one end of the mounting plate, through the first cinch ring, through the mounting plate openings, through the second cinch ring, through the other end of the mounting plate, through the clamping plate openings, back through the first cinch ring, over the top of the clamping plate, back through the second cinch ring and back over the top of the clamping plate to be secured by the hook-and-loop attachments.

Abstract: Binoculars having a neck strap and a pair of connectors removeably connecting opposite ends of the neck strap to a body of the binoculars. Each connector including a male member and a female member with associated structural members permitting each male member to be used with only one female member. Each male member being fixedly joined to opposite ends of said strap. Each of said connectors being low profile when the members are joined and appearing to be an integrated and structural part of the binoculars body.

Abstract: An adaptable aiming support device includes a waist belt for securing the device to a person's waist. A rigid base plate is affixed to the waist belt and includes a bracket mounted thereon. An extendible and retractable support rod is mounted to and pivotable upon a pivot pin disposed within the bracket. The support rod extends from the bracket and includes a primary tube and a secondary tube in adjustable telescoping engagement with the primary tube. The distal end of the support rod is adapted to receive one of a set of interchangeable endpieces for supporting a device to be aimed (e.g., a gun, a camera, a binocular). A quick release pin mechanism is provided at the distal end to attach/remove a given endpiece (of the set of interchangeable endpieces) thereto/therefrom quickly and easily.

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: Herein disclosed is substantially a garment which when worn by the wearer, allows the wearer to easily and quickly remove a pair of binoculars which are supported and releasably secured thereon. This garment further allows the wearer to simultaneously carry multiple articles of choice if so desired, such as a camera and/or even an animal-calling-device. Furthermore, we include a unique accessory item which is releasably adjustably attachable to the garment which allows the wearer to position the lens caps from a pair of binoculars therein, and when the wearer removes the binoculars from the garment, the lens caps are automatically retained in a secure safe manner within the accessory item.

Abstract: A strap mounting mechanism for an optical viewing device, such as binoculars, has a lens barrel body and a cover member which closes an opening of the lens barrel on the eyepiece side. The lens barrel body is provided at a circumferential surface thereof adjacent to the cover member, with a through hole. The cover member is provided with a strap insertion opening and a strap guide wall integral therewith, which is fitted at its one end in the through hole and is connected at the other end to the strap insertion opening to define a strap passage in the lens barrel body.

Abstract: A carrying harness for an optical device is provided and consists of a strap loop worn about an upper torso of a person, while a pair of slide fasteners connect the optical device to a front portion of the strap loop. The slide fasteners will normally position the optical device against an abdominal area of the person, when in a carrying mode and selectively allows the optical device to be slid into an eye level position when in an operating mode.

Abstract: Disclosed is a support apparatus for an optical instrument, such as a camera or binoculars. A generally rectangular mounting platform for holding the instrument in a preferred attitude includes a first securing slot for removable attachment of the instrument to the platform. A second securing slot provides removable attachment of additional accessories, such as an elongate brace comprising a plurality of interengaged tubes for telescoping extension of the brace. The brace extends downwardly from the platform when engaged therewith, providing a propping capability of the brace. Further, the elongate brace includes a belt engagement clip at its distal end such that the brace may be rested between a belt of a person and an associated garment adjacent to the belt for improved anchoring of the brace. The platform may provide two upwardly curved end portions for cradling a binocular therebetween, and a strap for holding the binocular in place on the platform.

Abstract: A restraining and protection device for the protection and the restraint of neckstrap-suspended equipment used in the field, comprising a flexible waterproof cover 10 of sufficient size to envelope most surfaces of the equipment. Attached to or part of the cover 10 is a length of elastomeric material 20 running along the edge of the cover 10. Attached to or associated with the edge of the cover are two attach tabs 40A and 40B, which enable attachment of the device 100 to the user or the user's clothing. As the restraining and protective device 100 is placed over the equipment and attached to the user or user's clothing, the elastic action of the cover 10 edge keeps the equipment protected, camouflaged, and restrained from swinging. This is accomplished by combining the actions of the elastomeric material along the cover 10 edge and the attachment means used to maintain the restraint and protection device's 100 position on the user or user's clothing.

Abstract: A strapping structure for an optical instrument such as a camera, a video camera, a binocular and so on, which is capable of performing as more than two straps having different functions such as a grip strap and a shoulder strap. The strapping structure comprises a loop-shaped strap which is installed on the camera body, and a stopper provided on an intermediate portion of the loop-shaped strap. The stopper is shiftable along a longitudinal direction of the strap, and forms a large loop-shaped first strap serving for example as a shoulder strap and a small loop-shaped second strap serving for example as a grip strap. The loop-shaped strap, which is positioned adjacent to the camera body, is provided with a pad. This pad can be used as a pad receiving a back of hand or a shoulder pad.

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 device to secure binoculars to a tripod having a rectangularly shaped base plate of a durable material, a rectangularly shaped compressible resilient pad made of a high density closed cell foam material operably attached to the top side of the base, a holding plate situated centrally to the resilient pad and operably attached to the base, the holding plate securing the central point of an elongated flexible holding strap. The opposite ends of the strap emerging from under the holding plate provide a pair of loops to receive the monocular barrels of a pair of binoculars. The ends of the straps pass through individual openings at each end of the base not covered by the pad. At each end of the holding strap is a hook type cloth fastening material and a loop type cloth fastening material, each end of the strap passing through a respective oval opening to return on itself, the hook and loop fastening means engaging, thus securing the binoculars in place.

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 sling support apparatus is provided for mounting about an individual, wherein the apparatus includes an elongate flexible cord mounting a pulley plate member, with the pulley plate member mounting a pulley therewithin to capture the flexible cord between a pulley and a support mount, wherein the support mount rotatably mounts a lower support mount to secure a separable fastener thereto, wherein the separable fastener mounts a support cord, and the support cord including opposed rings to secure binoculars and the like thereto. A spring biased clip, including a spaced jaws of serrated teeth is also provided and mounted to a second cord for securement to the support cord and mounting to an individual's support belt to position the organization to the individual's torso.

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: 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: 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: A protective covering device for telescopic optical instruments that are being used in the field, comprises a single expanse of flexible waterproof material (4) having sufficient size to envelope the lenses and lense housing tubes on a telescopic instrument (20). Attached to the fabric (4) edge is a length of elastic (6) member running along the entire perimeter, except for the length of a skirt (12) whereby the elastic member divides the skirt from the rest of the cover (18). Attached to the elastic edge directly across from the skirt are two loops (14) provided for holding attachment straps (10A and 10B). The attachment straps are elastic with a coating of silicone rubber (16) on one side and means for releasably connecting the strap ends together are provided by hook and loop material (8), whereby the straps can be pulled around circumferentially and hooked to the objective end of optical instrument.

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: This device holds an optical aid such as a pair of binoculars at a user's eyes, without the support of the user's arms and hands. The user applies only small upward or downward pilot force to a point on the device well below the optical aid. To change or maintain the vertical position of the optical aid the user need not even raise the hands above the chest. The device is mechanically articulated so that, guided only by the pilot force which is simply upward or downward, the optical aid can track and follow the user's head and eyes in both position and angle as the user shifts his view up and down between the horizon and the zenith. The device is attached to or worn by the user, while springs or counterbalancing support the weight from the user's torso, to free the user's arms and hands.

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 binocular rest characterized by an elongated support member, a strap for holding a pair of binoculars upon the support member, and a mounting nut for attaching the support member to a tripod. The support member has an upper surface configured to engage the lower surfaces of the binoculars, and the strap attaches over the binoculars to hold them against the contoured upper surface of said support member and to urge winged end portions of the support member against the side surfaces of the binoculars.

Abstract: A holder device of adjustable size is provided to hold neckstrap-suspended binoculars in a non-swinging manner in front of the user. The device is comprised of an elastomeric holding band adapted to form a closed loop that grips the binoculars.Tensioning belts have terminal clips which attach to the apparel of the user are associated with the holding band in a manner to permit the binoculars to be drawn rearwardly toward the user. A removable lens cap affords protection for the upwardly directed eyepiece lenses of the binoculars.

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 elongated strap for looped positioning around a person's neck is provided with coupling devices on its ends for suspendingly carrying an instrument such as a camera, binoculars, and the like. A cover bag of flexible nonporous material is disposed in an inverted position with its closed bottom being affixed to the straps adjacent the coupling devices in a manner which places the coupling devices and the instrument carried thereby within the bag. The open end of the bag faces downwardly and is provided with means for closing the opening. In use, the bag is opened and pulled upwardly to turn it inside out and expose the instrument for use.

Abstract: A restraining and protection device for the protection and the restraint of neckstrap-suspended equipment used in the field, comprising a flexible waterproof cover 10 of sufficient size to envelope most surfaces of the equipment. Attached to or part of the cover 10 is a length of elastomeric material 20 running along the edge of the cover 10. Attached to or associated with the edge of the cover are two attach tabs 40A and 40B, which enable attachment of the device 100 to the user or the user's clothing. As the restraining and protective device 100 is placed over the equipment and attached to the user or user's clothing, the elastic action of the cover 10 edge keeps the equipment protected, camouflaged, and restrained from swinging. This is accomplished by combining the actions of the elastomeric material along the cover 10 edge and the attachment means used to maintain the restraint and protection device's 100 position on the user or user's clothing.