Abstract:
The present invention relates and provides a versatile multi use bag which can be configured to serve as a shoulder-side or frontal suspended carrying bag, or as a neck suspended carrying bag or as a rucksack. The bag being a multi-compartment carrying bag and rucksack, comprising a multi-compartment openable body to contain whatever items are to be transported by the user, an extended-length strap with means at both ends thereof whereby the strap can be releasably anchored to the body of the bag. A tunnel-like portion attached proximate to an edge of the body wherethrough the strap can be inserted; and at least two spaced-apart anchor points positioned proximate to the outer perimeter of the body whereto the strap ends may be releasably attached.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a personal shoulder bag (1) that includes a shoulder strap (2) fastened at attachment points in the form of fasteners (3) located on opposite sides of the bag (1), wherein, when carried, the bag (1) is supported by its shoulder strap (2) intended to be placed over one of the person´ shoulders with the bag (1) hanging down close to his/her body. The invention is characterized in that the shoulder bag (1) is swung in a horizontal plane when carried; in that the bag (1) has located thereon strap attachment points in the form of strap fasteners (3), such that the strap (2) will pass generally vertically down to said fasteners (3) when the bag is carried with the strap (2) placed over the shoulder of the person carrying the bag.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a child carrier (40) that can be used in various configurations enabling a bearer to carry a child ranging from birth up to approximately four years old without having to have other carriers. The carrier comprises an adjustable child locating pouch (41), two child shoulder straps (42) adapted to hold the child into the pouch, pouch size adjusters (46, 48) to modify the since of the pouch (41), adjustable carrier straps (15) to support the pouch on a bearer, and an adjustable waist belt (16) to secure the pouch about the bearer. Preferably a separate storage bag (64), or reversible storage pocket (17) are included. A waist strap (28) is located in the storage pocket (17) and the pocket may be inverted such that the remainder of the carrier is stored in the pocket and the waist strap will then be on the outside and can be used to attach tree inverted storage pocket and contained carrier to the bearer. The carrier is suitable for use in a domestic and prolonged and rigorous outdoor context.
Abstract:
A thermally insulating activity mat bag (10 or 100) having a bag portion (12, 102) with openable face(s) (70, 72, 105), an activity mat portion (14, 111) that is connected to the bag portion (12, 102), a closure (20 or 112) for closing the activity mat portion (14, 111) over the openable face(s) (70, 72, 105) of the bag portion, attachments (24) for holding the activity mat bag to a surface, and tethers (86) for holding toys and other items (84) to the activity mat bag. The activity mat portion (14, 111) preferably bears graphical indicia (92) thereon which can be themed to the tethered toys (84). Accessory mats (140) with different graphical indicia (146) can be provided which attach to the top, sides, or ends of the activity mat (14, 111). The tethered toys (84) can be selected to fit the theme of the activity mat portion (14, 111) and the accessory mat(s) (140) if desired.
Abstract:
A strap (12) extends diagonally along the front of a user, over one shoulder of the user, and diagonally across the back of the user. The strap has end portions (14, 16) that come together near the midsection of the user and attach via a mechanism (20) to an item of apparel (24) worn by the user. A carrier (30) slideably engages the strap and houses one or more personal items.
Abstract:
A bag (11) for carrying various articles includes a contour panel (10) that is curved towards the user. The bag includes a body (20) and a strap (21) coupled to the body for engaging a users body above the user's arms. The contour panel is adjacent a side of the body and is positioned such that it is between any articles within the bag and the user.
Abstract:
A retractable carry strap (12) for carrying cases (10) such as luggage, suitcases, or briefcases, wherein the retractor device is in the form of compact spring biasing compartments (12) are provided to apply resilient retraction forces (10) to the carry strap to return it to a position in close proximity to the carrying case and to store strap retracting energy when the shoulder strap is extended away from the carrying case.
Abstract:
A portable carrier for a beverage container includes a case (10) having an externally frusto-conical housing that fully encloses the beverage container, and a removable cooling core (70) that fits within the housing. A zipper (30) preferably extends along at least part of at least two sides of the case, and more preferably extends on the top and bottom of the case. A carrying strap (40) may include a pouch for storing a bottle opener.
Abstract:
A strap connector for connecting the shoulder straps of a dual-strap carrying system which is particularly useful for carrying golf bags or other elongate bags including pivotally connected swivel members each of which is connected as an intermediate member of a shoulder strap. The pivotal connection between the swivel members adjusts the weight distribution on the shoulders of a person carrying the bag and provides improved comfortability. Also disclosed are a strap carrying system and a golf bag including the strap connector.