Abstract:
A carrying device (10) has a first shoulder engagement portion (14) coupled to a second shoulder engagement portion (26) and a handle (74) for transitioning the device from a single to dual shoulder carrying arrangement.
Abstract:
A shoulder carrier (1) having at least one shoulder strap (12) connected to a container (11).. A connection point between the shoulder strap (12) and the container (11.) may be moved laterally without disconnecting the strap (12) from the container (11) . The carrier comprises an anchor (16) and a sliding coupling (15).
Abstract:
The invention relates to straps, in particular shoulder straps, for carrying a rucksack (1), a bag, a haversack or similar container on the body, made from a tensile strap material, whereby the strap (2, 3) comprises a section (12, 13) with a greater elasticity than the surrounding strap material.
Abstract:
An adjustable, shoulder-strap assisting device (10) having an elongate support member (13) with a non-smooth surface on a shoulder engaging side. The elongate support member also has a deformable, rigid insert (40) disposed therein such that the support member is capable of being custom fitted about the shoulder (37) of the user in a non-slipping position. The shoulder-strap assisting device (10) conforms to the contour of the user's shoulder (37) and receives the shoulder strap (31) of a backpack, golf bag, suitcase or the like and prevents the shoulder strap (31) from moving relative to the device such that the load carried by the strap (31) does not shift on the shoulder (37) of the user.
Abstract:
A backpack (10) or back borne load carrier system with abdominal support (34), providing both internal and external modes of back borne load support to increase an individual's load bearing capacity. An abdominal support pad (34) and pelvic belt system (30) is attached to a conventional backpack or equivalent load carrier system equipped with shoulder straps (20), to cause a portion of the load weight that would otherwise be supported directly by the shoulders and spinal column to be transferred to the pelvic region for additional external support, and the abdominal trunk region for additional internal support through enhancement of the natural hydraulic muscle action of the abdomen in support of the loaded spinal column.
Abstract:
A backpack includes a substantially trapezoidal-shaped bag section (12) having an inner main compartment for carrying items. At least one strap (34, 36) is attached to the bag section (12). In the preferred embodiment, each strap includes a fluid-filled bladder (122) removably encased within the strap. The strap (34, 36) and fluid-filled bladder (122) preferably are scalloped in shape. A lumbar support cushion is located within a compartment (100) extending from a lower portion of one side of the bag section (12). Preferably, the lumbar support cushion also includes a fluid-filled bladder (106). The backpack may include an outer flap (14) which, when in its closed position, covers an opening to the main compartment within the bag section and an inner flap (80) exposed when the outer flap is in its open position. Both the inner flap (80) and the outer flap (14) have closed and open positions and each includes its own self-contained compartment.
Abstract:
A cushioning device for alleviating loads placed upon a portion of the torso of a user employs a multi-layered pliant material (12, 14, 30) having a cushioning flock as one of the layers thereof. At least that portion of the device which engages a portion of the torso of the user has a slippage impeding surface deposited or associated therewith.
Abstract:
A device (10) for carrying an object, comprising first and second shoulder straps (11, 12), first and second chest straps (13, 14) to be fitted around the lower chest of a person, and a back portion (15) connecting a first end of the shoulder straps (11, 12) with a first end of the chest straps (13, 14). Second ends of the shoulder straps (11, 12) are connected to the chest straps (13, 4), and second ends of the chest straps (13, 14) are detachably connectable to each other by means of a buckle (16). Lengths of the chest straps (13,4) are adjustable. Each of the chest straps (13, 14) comprises at least an 10 elastic section, said elastic section being elastically extendable in a longitudinal direction of the chest straps (13, 14).Disclosed is also a backpack comprising such a device.
Abstract:
A single action four point harness for a backpack that conforms to the anatomy of the wearer is provided. The backpack includes a storage section and a harness section. The harness section includes a plurality of pliable shoulder arms and a plurality of pliable waist arms that are bendable to conform to the anatomy of the wearer. The harness section also includes a buckle with a plurality of releasable fasteners. At least one fasteners is connected to each of the plurality of pliable shoulder arms and the plurality of pliable waist arms by an adjustable length strap. The buckle comprises a single release button and a plurality of individual release buttons to allow for releasing all of the fasteners from the buckle, using the single release button, or to allow for releasing individual fasteners from the buckle, using the individual release buttons.
Abstract:
An adjustable strap assembly for bags and instruments is provided. The assembly includes an adjustable strap having a shoulder pad or cushion, and a reel for varying the length of the strap to suit the convenience of a user. This design provides a convenient and efficient way for a user to adjust the strap as desired for use or storage.