Abstract: A surfboard accessory toting device is disclosed herein for carrying a surfboard. The device is specifically designed to distribute load evenly to its most reinforced areas. Materials are chosen and a hook-and-loop type securing system are also designed for security and longevity. Critical areas of the device are further double-stitched and lengths of fabric are folded and sewn together also for this purpose.

Abstract: A detachable shopping handle device includes a handgrip, an arm and a clamp for gripping shopping cart handles. The clamp may be sized and configured to snap onto the handle or the clamp may open to fit over the handle and close to grip it. The device arm may telescope or fold. The device may include two spaced-apart clamps. The clamp may be detachable from the arm. The arm may include a hook for carrying a shopping bag. The device may include a rechargeable battery and a connection for charging a phone. A carrying case may be used to hold the device.

Abstract: A payload delivery device is an apparatus designed to facilitate the delivery of emergency items to a target location via aerial vehicles. The apparatus includes a base strap, a plurality of holder straps, and a plurality of cargo straps. The base strap serves as the central structure of the apparatus that supports the plurality of holder straps and the plurality of cargo straps. The plurality of holder straps includes several straps designed to retain a parachute and the devices necessary to facilitate the deployment of the parachute. The plurality of holder straps is also designed to facilitate the operation of the parachute while securing the parachute to the base strap. The plurality of cargo straps include several straps that secure the payload to the apparatus. The plurality of cargo straps can also be arranged to accommodate the shape and size of the payload to be delivered using the apparatus.

Abstract: A cargo carrying strap system is discussed, the strap system having a handle assembly and one or more vertical straps for wrapping around a vertical perimeter of a piece of cargo. The strap system can further include a perimeter strap for wrapping around an edge perimeter of the cargo and a horizontal strap for wrapping around a horizontal perimeter of the cargo.

Abstract: A lightweight, simple and comfortable pet harness with waste bag dispensing and storage pockets, and reflective piping on the harness edges and zipper pockets. The harness has only two single buckle straps which are designed to tuck into sections of the harness to avoid poking or sticking the pet.

Abstract: A Styrofoam® Cup Holder is a cup holding device capable of being removably secured about a traditionally sized Styrofoam® cup. The device has an upper and lower band secured vertically to each other by at least one vertical band. The interior of each band has a gripping texture to slightly pierce the exterior cup surface without causing a leak. A single exterior cup handle is vertically secured to each band.

Abstract: The present invention, Doggie Poop Saddle, involves a one-piece item (saddle) which fits over the back of a dog. This harness is designed with two large pockets which hang on each side of the dog's rib cage, a front neck strap and a back-end strap. The saddle pockets will hold poop collected by the person walking the dog. The walker can retrieve a plastic bag from the “slit” pocket located in the middle of the one-piece saddle on top of the dog's back. This invention frees up the walker from carrying an unsanitary and smelly bag of dog poop by hand for the entire walk. It also provides a vehicle by which the dog walker can help keep the neighborhood and the walking area free of dog poop. This Doggie Poop Saddle can be made to fit small, medium and large dogs.

Abstract: A harness may be used to carry a breathable air system. Generally, the harness may comprise at least one shoulder strap and a plurality of attachments configured to attach the at least one shoulder strap to the breathable air system. Additionally, the plurality of attachments may allow the breathable air system to be configured into a plurality of strap configurations. For example, the plurality of strap configurations may include a hip configuration, a waist configuration, a leg configuration, and/or a back configuration. In some configurations, an additional/accessory strap may be used to more securely carry the breathable air system in the plurality of strap configurations.

Abstract: A recreational board carrier. The carrier can include a central portion, at least one longitudinal strap coupled to the central portion and extending therefrom, a coupler disposed at a distal end of the longitudinal strap, the coupler adapted to couple to a first end of a recreational board, a plurality of apertures defined in the longitudinal strap, and at least one carrying strap coupled to the central portion.

Abstract: A carrier for transporting and storing elongate, flexible, buoyant articles having a body having a pre-determined length and a pre-determined width, and adapted to encircle the plurality of buoyant articles, a fastener cooperating with the body for releasably maintaining the body in an encircled position relative to the plurality of the buoyant articles, and a float connected to the body for providing buoyancy to the carrier when not carrying the buoyant articles.

Abstract: A removable storage box cover having a bottom wall having a fore edge, at least two sidewalls having upper edges, fore edges, and defining a rectangular internal cavity, and a lid hingedly coupled to one of the at least two sidewalls, wherein the lid includes an upper wall portion having lateral side edges and a sidewall portion having lateral side edges and a lower edge separating the lateral side edges of the sidewall portion of the lid. The cover also includes a first track spanning the perimeter of the exposed edges of the at least two side walls and bottom wall and a second track spanning the perimeter of the exposed edges of the lid, wherein the lid, sidewalls and bottom wall are operable to be joined together in a watertight relationship with one another to enclose a box and be opened to insert or remove a box.

Abstract: A flexible carrying strap device for flexibly securing and carrying a flat, elongated object includes a pair of straps each forming a respective loop configured to extend around a flat, elongated object. The opposite ends of a front handle are coupled to the respective loops defining front junctions. The opposite ends of a back handle are coupled to the respective loops defining back junctions. The device also comprises a pair of bands each having opposing termini. The opposing termini of each the pair of bands are coupled to and extend between one of the front junctions and a respective one of the back junctions. One of each of a pair of connectors is coupled to a respective one of the pair of straps. Each of the pair of straps is couplable to a respective one of the connectors to form the respective loops.

Abstract: A foldable carrying device comprising an adjustable upper and lower grip loop, where the grip loops are linked together with an adjustable shoulder strap. The carrying device may be folded into a compact device.

Abstract: A system for manipulating and transporting items of various sizes and shapes comprising a carry-all handle having affixed thereto at least two hook and hook-loop fastened strips of length A, and a plurality of additional hook and loop fastener strips of various lengths which can be connected to the strips of length A so that the carry-all handle can be attached to and manipulate items of various sizes and shapes.

Abstract: A water bottle strap carrier that includes a longitudinal strap, an upper latitudinal strap, and a lower latitudinal strap allows the users to easily grip and pickup a five gallon water bottle. The longitudinal strap restricts the vertical movement of the water bottle while the upper and lower latitudinal straps restricts the horizontal movement of the water bottle. A first and a second handle of the longitudinal strap are positioned above the water bottle providing griping areas for the users, and the rest of the water bottle strap carrier is positioned below the first and second handle as a harness around the water bottle.

Abstract: A holder for a beverage container includes first and second loops that are each coupled to opposing ends of a handle. The first and second loops are sized to be smaller than a target beverage container. The holder is attached to a the target beverage container by stretching the first loop and placing the first loop around one end of the beverage container, then stretching the second loop and placing the second loop around the opposite end of the beverage container. The holder can then be used to easily transport the beverage container, or to attach the beverage container to something, such as a bicycle or backpack. The holder is made of a rugged and durable material that allows repeated use of the handle over many years.

Abstract: A device includes first straps configured to be secured around a container in a first direction, second straps configured to be secured around the container in a second direction, and third straps configured to be placed partially around the container in a third direction. The device also includes first handles coupled to the third straps, where the first handles are configured to be raised above the container during lifting of the container. The device further includes second handles coupled to one of the first straps, where the second handles are configured to remain secured to the first straps during lifting of the container. The device may also include multiple grommets configured to receive multiple connectors for securing the second straps to a body of the container and to a lid of the container. Lengths of at least the first and second straps may be adjustable.

Abstract: A tarpaulin is configured to include handles, cinch ropes and fasteners to facilitate its use in hauling landscaping plants and materials. The tarp itself is formed of any suitable material as in conventional use today, with the sheet further configured to include a pair of cinch ropes included along a first pair of opposing edges, and a plurality of fasteners disposed along the remaining, opposing pair of edges. A set of four handles are formed at the four corners. The cinch ropes allow for the first pair of edges to be gathered, while the fasteners mate the remaining pair of edges to form an enclosure.

Abstract: A crib mattress caddy includes at least two top mounting straps and at least two bottom mounting straps. The caddy also includes front and back brackets each including an inner surface for interfacing with a mattress. A primary tilting strap and a primary lifting strap are also included. The inner surfaces of the front and back brackets interface with a mattress. The top and bottom mounting straps are both attached to the front and back brackets. The primary tilting strap is attached to the front bracket. The primary lifting strap is attached to the back bracket.

Abstract: A device for handling a load hoisted between two locations offset both vertically and horizontally is described. In particular the device is useful for transferring an outboard motor between an operating location on a dinghy and a storage location on a larger boat. The device makes use of existing lifting devices such as sail halyards and winches and provides both guidance and stabilization of the motor during the transfer.

Abstract: A roll holder comprising a body having a first end and a second end. A handle is coupled to the body of the roll holder by an attachment. A pair of closing straps is attached to the body. A business card holder, coupled to the body, has a clear viewing window therein.

Abstract: A human transporting system for efficiently removing an injured person out of water. The human transporting system generally includes a handle, a pair of straps attached to the handle, a pair of sliding loops attached to the straps forming looped portions for receiving the wrists of an injured human, and a pair of biasing members attached between the handle and the sliding loops. The looped portions receive the wrists of the injured human and the user pulls the injured human from the water by pulling upon the handle which tightens the looped portions upon the wrists. Once the injured human is pulled out of the water, the handle is lowered thereby allowing the biasing members to loosen the looped portions about the wrists.

Abstract: A device for moving, carrying and storing large objects includes a bag comprising a sheet of plastic film material. The bag is sized to receive the object and has an opening for placing the object into the bag. The bag has an extension on at least one side the bag with at least one handle formed as an opening in the extension. The extension includes more than two layers of the plastic film material, which can be in the form of a gusset. The bag includes a seal for bonding the more than two layers of the film material together along at least a portion of the length of the side having the extension thereon.

Abstract: This device provides a simple,adaptable, reusible means of gripping a variety of bags, that is, bags of variable materials,variable contents, variable sizes, and variable weights; and may be used by two persons for lifting a single bag It is comprised of two handles with a rope threaded through the two handles to form a closed loop. It works by positioning the loop around a bag lieing flat with the handles at the bag end, pulling the rope under the corners of the bag, and lifting the handles. The lifting force positions the rope under the bag,thereby providing the lifter a substantial and convienient method of gripping the bag.

Abstract: A pair of handles is strapped or screwed to a load, such as a used furnace to allow it to be picked up and carried more readily. Each handle projects above the top edge of the load and is connected to an elongated member that is flat against one side of the load. The elongated members may also be screwed to the load. In one embodiment, the bars have an upstanding rib for reinforcement and three slots for threading webbing straps through. In another embodiment, the elongated members are essentially lengths of angle iron with handles attached to the upper ends and the two legs of the elongated members fit along a corner edge of the load.

Abstract: A carrying device may include for example two main loops or straps connected at for example four connection points, to hold objects, for example rectangular objects. Other numbers of straps or loops may be used, and other connection points may be used. A first loop may form both a holder for the object and a set of handles or shoulder straps for a user, and a second loop or strap may stabilize or hold the object in the holder, for example preventing significant horizontal movement.

Abstract: A flexible carrier apparatus comprising two rods and two flexible straps. The flexible straps are attached at opposite ends of the rods. One rod is placed under and then above the other rod, thus creating two nooses from the flexible straps, used to carry objects. A netting portion spanning the flexible straps is used to carry smaller objects. A securing device may be used to hold the objects together when the apparatus is not being carrier. A holding device may be used to hold the apparatus in position to receive objects.

Abstract: A carrier for a scuba tank or other cylindrical bottle comprises two cylindrical handles connected by a looped rope, the rope passing slidably through one of the handles. The scuba tank is supported by the ropes and carried by one handle looped through the rope. The handles may also be used to chock the tank against rolling in a vehicle, by placing the tank next to one handle and sliding the other handle up against the tank.

Abstract: A sling for carrying a load comprises two parallel straps that are interconnected by a series of relatively rigid handles. The sling is placed underneath the load while leaving several handles on either side of the load available for gripping. A person at each end of the sling can then choose a handle that is most comfortable for them. Some of the handles, particularly those underneath the load, help keep the two straps properly spaced apart to maintain a broad, stable base upon which the load is supported. The broad base allows each person to use just one arm for lifting, which leaves their other arm available for steadying the load or for opening doors. With this sling, the two persons can face the same direction as they carry the load.

Abstract: A flexible carrier apparatus comprising two rigid independent rods and two flexible material straps. The flexible straps are attached to the opposite ends of the rigid rods. One rigid rod is placed under and then above the other rigid rod, thus creating two independent nooses from the flexible straps.

Abstract: A carrying device, for carrying a box substantially in the shape of a rectangular prism, having a main strap, and a pair of transverse straps. The transverse straps extend parallel to each other, perpendicular to the main strap, cross the main strap, and are attached to the main strap at the crossings. A handle strap extends along the main strap, and is fastened to the main strap between the crossings, and between each of the crossings and the closest end of the main strap, forming handgrips at the crossings. The ends of the main strap and transverse straps have mateable buckles which allow the straps to be fastened around all sides of the box, and permit easy release.

Abstract: A holder for a concrete slurry hose connectable to support a hose for dispensing a slurry at an elevated location such as at the top of a wall. The holder comprises an elongated body which is to be supported at the top of the wall. The body includes a pair of straps which would be secured to the hose some spaced distance from the dispensing end of the hose. The lower end of the body includes a pair of handles. These handles are to be grasped and used by a human to facilitate movement of the body to various locations along the wall.

Abstract: A carrying device, for carrying a box substantially in the shape of a rectangular prism, having a main strap, and a pair of transverse straps. The transverse straps extend parallel to each other, perpendicular to the main strap, cross the main strap, and are attached to the main strap at the crossings. A handle strap extends along the main strap, and is fastened to the main strap between the crossings, and between each of the crossings and the closest end of the main strap, forming handgrips at the crossings. The ends of the main strap and transverse straps have mateable buckles which allow the straps to be fastened around all sides of the box, and permit easy release.

Abstract: A carry bag includes a closable, free-standing pouch including a central storage area; a closure mechanism in the top face of the pouch; a cover including an open cover compartment for closely accommodating the pouch, the cover compartment including two compartment ends opposite each other, and at least two magnetic fasteners secured to a face of the pouch and to the cover compartment; wherein the pouch is removably insertable in one or more different covers; and wherein the cover includes one or two carry straps, one or two bottom straps, each bottom strap being attachable to or contiguous with a carry strap, and at least one tier which is perpendicular to and intersects at least one of the carry straps; and wherein the pouch is supportable by the bottom straps and the tiers.

Abstract: A strap device for manually transporting a standard substantially rectangular cooler. The device includes a first elongated strap assembly connected to a second elongated strap assembly, wherein the first and second strap assemblies are oriented substantially perpendicular to each other and are both adapted to releasably lockingly engage the cooler. A shoulder strap assembly extends from the strap device and is adapted to releasably lockingly couple the strap device to a wearer. The shoulder strap assembly preferably extends from the second strap assembly to releasably lockingly connect to the first strap assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying articles on one's back having a bottom and upstanding wall for resting against the back of the user with cooperating strapping systems overlying each other and extending between the bottom and upstanding wall for retaining the articles within the confines of the straps and a transparent sheet protector for overlying the contents to protect the contents from inclement weather.

Abstract: An apparatus adapted for securing and carrying box-shaped cargo, that allows the ready transportation of boxes through airports, train stations, bus terminals, and all other like applications. The apparatus generally comprises a pair of retaining straps, a pair of horizontally disposed straps disposed to form adjustable loops, a pair of securing straps also disposed to form adjustable loops, and a pair of handles. The retaining straps surround and support the sides and bottom surfaces of the box. The horizontally disposed straps secure the front, rear, and side surfaces of the box. The securing straps secure the front, rear, bottom, and top surface of the box. A cross strap transverses the box between its side surfaces and is disposed perpendicularly to the securing straps. Once secure by the apparatus, a box may be easily toted around by use of the handles, thereby facilitating transport of such box-shaped cargo.

Abstract: A carrier for the two-person transporting of beds, sheet material such as plywood or drywall, and innumerable other elongated, bulky loads is formed of a main strap loop arranged to freely encircle a load to be transported in its longitudinal direction, the main strap mounting a pair of depending, load-supporting sling strap members positioned on the main strap member in equidistant, spaced apart condition from the mid point of the main strap loop for supporting the weight of the load.

Abstract: Strap apparatus' for carrying objects includes a basic parallel and "X" configuration of a strap with strap elements extending outwardly from the base of the object being carried. In both the parallel and "X" configurations of use the strap apparatus' are disposed at the bottom of an object to be carried and outwardly extending strap portions are disposed at the sides of the object. The outer ends of the straps comprise carrying handles. Two people secure the handles to carry the object.

Abstract: A toy carrier and storage apparatus is disclosed for selectively attaching and storing a number of toys. The carrier may be worn over a shoulder or carrier carried by the hand. An extension toy carrier is also disclosed which may be attached to the toy carrier, or to a belt loop, backpack or the like. The toy carriers are provided with a number of carrying loops within which a stuffed, animal shaped or other toy may be inserted and maintained in a visible location for ready access and display.

Abstract: At least three straps, each comprising a body portion and a buckle, are linked together to be used in carrying a relatively large object. The middle strap contacts the bottom surface of the relatively large object and the strap connected to each end of the middle strap contacts portions of the bottom surface and portions of relatively large opposite surfaces of the relatively large object. At least the end straps are adjustable to compensate for differences in the physical characteristics of the persons carrying the relatively large object. In another embodiment, the linked, looped straps are arranged so that one individual can readily carry a relatively large object or objects.

Abstract: A harness and shoulder strap assembly to securely enclose, support, and form a carrying device for musical instrument cases. The case-engaging harness and shoulder straps are comprised of a plurality of adjustable strap loops connected by various fastenings, adjusters, releasable buckles, joiners, and fixing methods. The harness and shoulder strap assembly can safely support and carry a wide variety of size, shape, and style instruments and instrument cases.

Abstract: A complete mattress moving system which includes a horizontal strap with two detachable, rotating and adjustable handles, a pair of vertical straps each with an expandable, detachable and position adjustable castered platform. The horizontal strap wraps around and is secured to the mattress lengthwise while the handles are positioned on opposite mattress end edges, the vertical straps extend from the horizontal strap on opposite sides of the mattress and wrap halfway around the mattress widthwise, while the castered platforms are positioned on the mattress side edges and slidably attached to each vertical strap. Quick-release buckles allow the horizontal and vertical straps to be adjusted to fit any size mattress, box springs or other similarly shaped object to be moved. The system allows a mattress to be moved by a single worker, helps prevent injuries, and provides a quick and easy device for handling and moving a mattress.

Abstract: At least three straps, each comprising a body portion and a buckle, are linked together to be used in carrying a relatively large object. The middle strap contacts the bottom surface of the relatively large object and the strap connected to each end of the middle strap contacts portions of the bottom surface and portions of relatively large opposite surfaces of the relatively large object. At least the end straps are adjustable to compensate for differences in the physical characteristics of the persons carrying the relatively large object.

Abstract: An adjustable strap assembly for raising, lowering and transporting outboard motors and similar heavy bulky objects, and methods of use thereof, wherein the adjustable strap assembly (20), in its preferred embodiment, requires only a handle (31) having a central tubular portion (42), a single strap (46) of nylon webbing or the like oriented in a figure-8 configuration with the material of the strap (46) passing through the tubular central portion of the handle twice (46', 46") so as to form an assembly having a first strap loop (32) on one side of the handle (31) devoid of fasteners and a second strap loop (34) on the opposite side of the handle (31) formed by coupling together the first and second free ends (58, 60) of the strap (46) using a suitable buckle assembly (61). In a slightly modified embodiment (FIG.

Abstract: A carrying luggage having wheels and an extendable handle, a carried luggage which may be taller than the carrying luggage and having a handle, and a releasable connector for engaging the grips of the handles and supporting the grip of the carried luggage at or adjacent to the grip of the carrying luggage. The releasable connector may be a strap with a buckle, or may have a girdle strap extending around the rods of the extendable handle of the carrying piece, an attaching strap with a buckle attached to the girdle strap, and a suspension strap or straps connected to the girdle strap and extending over the grip of the extendable handle.

Abstract: The invention provides an article carrier for heavy articles such as an outboard motor. It includes a pair of article-encircling loops including a rear strap loop for encircling the stern portion of an outboard motor and a front strap loop encircling the front portion of the motor. Each of the loops is positioned during use in an inclined plane such that the rear strap loop projects rearwardly from the handle at an oblique angle and the front strap loop projects forwardly at an oblique angle whereby the loops lie in inclined planes and encircle the motor obliquely when in place on the motor housing. A handle formed from a flexible member is connected to the article carrier at the top of the motor during use to provide a hand grip for the carrier. Releasable fasteners are secured to at least one of the loops for holding the loops in place on the motor during use.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying folded hose, such as fire hose to locations where it is needed. The apparatus is constructed of lightweight, flexible material, such as webbed nylon and is capable of being worn on the back of a person, as a backpack. The apparatus has a U-shaped bottom support panel which supports the bottom and sides of at least one folded hose. The back of the folded hose is supported by a vertical support strap which lies against the back of the person wearing the apparatus. An upper horizontal strap and lower horizontal strap extend from the vertical back support strap around the folded hose to secure the folded hose to the apparatus. At least one anchor strap is attached to the bosom of the apparatus and the lower horizontal strap preventing the folded hose from slipping out of the bottom of the apparatus. The apparatus has two carrying or shoulder straps and a waist strap. The shoulder straps, waist strap and horizontal straps are adjustable.

Abstract: The invention provides an article carrier for heavy articles such as an outboard motor. It includes a pair of article-encircling straps including a rear strap loop for encircling the stern portion of an outboard motor and a front strap loop encircling the front portion of the motor. Each of the loops is positioned during use in an inclined plane such that the rear strap loop projects rearwardly from the handle at an oblique angle and the front strap loop projects forwardly at an oblique angle whereby the loops lie in inclined planes and encircle the motor obliquely when in place on the motor housing. A handle formed from a flexible member is connected to the article carrier at the top of the motor during use to provide a hand grip for the carrier. Releasable fasteners are secured to each of the straps for holding the straps in place on the motor during use.

Abstract: An improved fire hose carrier which provides greater ease in handling and moving hose, particularly when under pressure, and which is readily attachable and detachable to and from a fire hose is disclosed. The device includes hose-encircling straps with hook and loop layers for quick peel-unpeel securement around the hose, pads secured to the straps to engage the hose, and flexible-band handles secured to the straps.