| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 224607000 | Carrier having single shoulder or neck engaged attaching means with receiver attached to terminal end of attaching means | 24 |
| 20080203127 | ACCESSORY ITEM CARRYING DEVICE - This invention relates to a carrier apparatus and more specifically, to a shoulder strap, harness, or tool belt for carrying accessory items. In an embodiment of the invention, the apparatus is fashioned as a tool belt or accessory sling that provides for hands free carrying of accessory items and is suitable for persons that need to use at least one hand or arm for other activities. The apparatus is designed to carry at least one (easily accessible) accessory item such as a tool or device attachment. The apparatus includes a main strap that is adjustable to provide customized sizing. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090302081 | CARRYING CASE SYSTEM PROVIDING MULTIPLE LEVELS OF PROTECTION - A protective transport system to provide protection for equipment is achieved by a cylindrical primary carrying case and a cylindrical protective case. These two components are designed to provide varying levels of protection, while also being easy to use and relatively light weight. The primary case is designed to closely receive the device being transported, and provide handling structures specific to that device. The protective case is designed to contain the primary case, and provide significant levels of protection when needed. Both cases allow easy access at an end of the cylinder to the device being carried. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20100206930 | Ski and snowboard sling-belt - The Ski and Snowboard Sling-Belt is a device enabling an individual to transport a snowboard or a pair of skis, worn diagonally across their back. This design allows for unimpeded use of the arms and thus facilitates navigation under relevant conditions. The device is worn around the waist, as like a belt, when not in use. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20110192877 | SLINGBAGS - A slingbag is provided that has a carrier that may be suspended from either shoulder and around the body of a bearer by means of a shoulder strap. The slingbag will present an opening to a compartment in the carrier of the slingbag to the bearer in the same configuration when the carrier is rotated to the front of the bearer, regardless of which shoulder over which the shoulder strap passes. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20120217280 | Stretchable backpack - A backpack is positioned to rest in an essentially flat configuration between the shoulder blades, so as to mitigate backpack pain or stress. The pack is worn tightly across the individual to eliminate the downward forces of the weight included in a pocket having a rhombus shape. Stretchable material of the pack conforms to the contents of the pack. Effectively, the weight of the pack is distributed across the chest and back of an individual to provide a “weightless effect”. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120223115 | BACKPACK CONFIGURED TO CARRY A PILLOW - A backpack configured to carry a pillow includes a carrying case and a strap operably connected to a surface of the carrying case. The strap is connected to the carrying case such that a user can carry the backpack over his or her shoulder. The carrying case includes an opening configured to permit insertion and removal of the pillow. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20130015226 | Wearable Strap Apparel HolderAANM Goodwin; SherriAACI WhitestoneAAST SCAACO USAAGP Goodwin; Sherri Whitestone SC US - A wearable strap apparel holder is a strap system designed for the containment and hands-free carrying of multiple apparel items, specifically targeted but not limited to coat/jacket containment. Securing the apparel articles is obtained by lacing the pre-sewn loops with the holder itself. An adjustment clip is provided for comfort. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130020368 | ERGONOMIC BACKPACK - A backpack including a backpack body having an inner cavity therein. The backpack body includes a releasable closure configured to provide access to the inner cavity and a back surface configured to be positioned adjacent a back of a wearer when the backpack is worn. The backpack further includes a shoulder strap assembly coupled to the backpack body and configured to be positioned about a shoulder of the wearer when the backpack is worn. The shoulder strap assembly is coupled to an upper portion of the backpack body only at an attachment location that is located on an opposite side of the releasable closure relative to the back surface. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130037591 | Sports Equipment Collection and Transport Device - A sports ball collection, transport and combination sports goal device is provided, comprising a set of hingedly attached frame members and an internal netted bag attached thereto. The frames are rounded sections of tubular material that are connected at their terminal ends at two hinge devices. The hinges allow the rounded frame sections to be opened and closed with respect to one another, providing access to the internal netting or closure thereof. In an open configuration, the frames provide a structure to hold the netted bag in an open position, wherein balls may easily be placed into the bag. In a closed position, the frame members mate together to form a closed bag and handled device for improved carrying and transport of the device and sports ball contained therein. In an alternate configuration, the frames may be positioned to act as a sports goal for recreational purposes, or to facilitate entry of sports balls within the bag cavity. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130043292 | LOAD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR BACKPACKS AND OTHER WEARABLE PACKS WITH SHOULDER STRAPS - A wearable pack has a generally pliable body defining a volume for the containment of articles, the body generally having a height, width, and depth, at least one shoulder strap secured to the body, at least one tension strap secured to the body at a first anchor point and adjustably secured to the body at a second anchor point, the tension strap routing through at least one channel disposed on the body between the anchor points so that the tension strap is accessible in a frontal plane of the wearer so that the wearer does not need to reach rearwardly of the frontal plane to pull the tension strap. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130206804 | CONTAINER WITH EXPANDABLE PORTION - A soft sided insulated container assembly has a first insulated container portion and a second insulated container portion. The second insulated container portion can be collapsed to a flat position, and secured in place. Either of the container portions may have a liner. The liner in the first container portion may be a substantially rigid liner. The assembly may have a lifting member. In one example the second portion may be hingedly mounted to the first portion, and the lifting member may be mounted such that when the assembly is lifted, the hinge is in an up-and-down orientation. In another embodiment, the lifting member may be eccentrically mounted, such that the assembly may possibly sit more comfortably against a carrier's hip. The first container portion may have an auxiliary opening or door, and that door may be more easily opened than the main access of the first insulated container portion. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130221050 | CARRYING CASES - A carrying case includes a first compartment made of a rigid material, the first compartment defining an interior volume; and a second compartment coupled to the first compartment, the second compartment made of a flexible material, the second compartment defining an interior volume that is separate from the interior volume of the first compartment. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140084038 | Bag Carrying Device - A bag carrying apparatus to be selectively supported by the neck of a person according to the present invention includes a primary support member having opposed first and second ends with a flexible pad situated therebetween. The bag carrying apparatus includes a pair of primary straps having primary strap first ends coupled to the primary support member first and second ends, respectively, and having primary strap second ends opposite the primary strap first ends, respectively. A pair of hook members is operatively coupled to the primary strap second ends, each hook member having a plurality of hooks configured to capture a bag handle. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140191008 | SHOULDER BAG WITH IMPROVED ACCESS - A camera storage and transport case is provided that allows for ease of access to housed devices. A case is provided in a shoulder bag configuration with a main closure member provided at an angle offset from horizontal and with a wire or support member to allow ease of access to internal storage volumes with case. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20160150870 | Compressible Running Bag | 06-02-2016 |
| 224608000 | Having at least three distinct attachment points between the attaching means and the receiver | 1 |
| 20160120280 | Reconfigurable Storage Device - A storage device including a body having an inner compartment, wherein the body has first and second outer portions and a middle portion positioned therebetween. The storage device further includes a strap attachable to the body in a first configuration wherein the strap is coupled to the body at or adjacent to the first and second outer portions and extends therebetween and is not coupled to the middle portion such that the strap is wearable over a shoulder of a user in a manner of a courier-type bag, and a second configuration wherein the strap is coupled to the body at or adjacent to the first and second outer portions and releasably slidably attached to the middle portion to thereby define a pair of loops. Each loop is shaped and configured to receive an arm of a user therethrough such that the storage device is wearable on a back of the user in the manner of a backpack. | 05-05-2016 |
| 224609000 | Separate receivers attached to each end of attaching means | 1 |
| 20080277442 | Sport Board Sling - In one embodiment, the present invention comprises a sport board carrying sling, to quickly secure boards and transport them under arm, simply and efficiently. The device constitutes a universal board carrying design allowing for multiple styles of boards to be carried. The carrying sling includes a simple opening and closing procedure that allows the inside portion of the carrier to wrap around the board. Fasteners lock the sling into place thus securing sporting boards for easy transportation. | 11-13-2008 |
| 224610000 | Terminal ends attached to receiver wall on opposite sides of the receiver opening | 1 |
| 20110017793 | ADAPTABLE WEARABLE FLEXIBLE TUBULAR CARRIER AND TRAVEL PILLOW - A flexible tubular carrier is suitable for storing one or more items such as garments and configured to be carried using a strap, attachable to other carriers, wearable around one's neck or waist and usable as a lumbar or neck pillow. Additionally, the carrier is easy to load. The carrier features a flexible tubular body, opposite flexible end covers, and angled zipper closures adjoining the end covers to the tubular body. Items such as garments may be rolled and inserted and pulled into the tubular container. Straps and connectors are provided to wear the carrier over one's shoulder or around one's neck or waist and to attach the carrier to other carriers. When filled with relatively soft items, such as rolled-up garments, the carrier may be bent into a horseshoe shape, secured around one's neck and comfortably worn as a cushion and head support. Alternatively, the carrier may be worn around one's lower back to provide lumbar support and cushioning. Additionally, the carrier may be worn over one's shoulder and used as a cushioned strap to support another carrier. Uniquely angled zippers facilitate easy access to stored items. When opened, at least one zipper reveals a drop-down pocket attached to the interior of the container. | 01-27-2011 |
| 224613000 | One terminal end attached by receiver opening and the other terminal end attached at a point spaced from the opening | 2 |
| 20130026204 | SNOW SPORT BAG - Articles disclosed herein include a bag that provides various improvement mechanisms over existing backpacks. The bag provides a transport mechanism for carrying various items, such as ski boots or snowboard boots, gloves, helmets, hats, goggles, and other snow equipment common to skiing, snowboarding or other outdoor snow sports. The bag can include a pair of side compartments that carry boots in an approximately triangular compartment. Each side compartment includes a boot void compartment positioned above where a boot toe would be, and in front of a boot shin portion, thereby maximizing storage space an increasing organization convenience. Other features include quick-release shoulder straps for quick access to the bag member while still being supported on a shoulder. The bag can include a front compartment and central compartment, with an interior of the front compartment easily viewable. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130126571 | BAG FOR UMBRELLA - A bag for carrying and storing an umbrella includes an elongated, tubular sleeve portion with an open end and a closed end defining an interior sized to accommodate the umbrella. The opened end can receive the umbrella lengthwise into the interior. Attached to the closed end can be an end cap having a central drainage aperture disposed therethrough. The drainage aperture can sealingly engage with an elongated tip on the umbrella to retain moisture from the umbrella within the interior of the bag. The umbrella tip can be selectively removed from and inserted into the drainage aperture to selectively seal and unseal the drainage aperture. In some embodiments, a sealing gasket can be disposed in the end cap to facilitate sealing of the drainage aperture. | 05-23-2013 |
| 224614000 | Having particular connection between receiver and terminal end | 4 |
| 20120055969 | CARRYING STRAP HAVING AN EVER-READY CASE - A carrying strap having an ever-ready case for hand-held optical devices is characterized in that there are provided first ( | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120305616 | SLING RETAINING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE - A sling retaining assembly for assisting the carrying of a plurality of devices on a single shoulder is provided. The sling retaining assembly includes a flexible body having an outer side, an under side, an aperture provided through the flexible body, and a self attachment assembly connected to the flexible body, wherein a first portion of the self attachment assembly is connected to the outer side of the flexible body and a second portion of the self attachment assembly is connected to the under side of the flexible body. A hook member is received by the aperture of the flexible body, the hook member having a first segment connected to a second segment, the first and second segments forming a retaining gap, wherein a portion of the flexible body is received by the retaining gap. In addition, a method of using the sling retaining assembly is also provided. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20140175141 | Multi transforming bag - The present invention reveals a multi transforming bag which is a backpack that can be transformed into a jute bag or a shoulder bag. It comprises a main body which is made of soft and easy-folded material, a first opening on the upper and central part of the main body, a first zipper on 2 sides of the first opening, a zipper slider is disposed on the first zipper which comprises a first zipper puller which can be pulled from outside of the main body, and a second zipper puller which can be pulled from inside of the main body; the main body is separated into a front part and a back part, the downward of the front part comprises a first bag, the first bag has a horizontal second opening, and the 2 sides of the second opening are attached with the second zipper for sealing and opening the second opening. | 06-26-2014 |
| 224615000 | Shoulder or neck engaged attaching means held in aperture in receiver wall | 1 |
| 20120273541 | DEVICE TO CONNECT A FLEXIBLE STRAP OR LANYARD TO A HANDHELD DEVICE - A device that allows the user to easily and safely retrieve a smartphone or tablet device from a pocket or purse, secure the handheld device on their person, and/or to secure the handheld device on another device. The device includes a case, a connection point or points located on the case, and the strap is secure to the connection point or points. | 11-01-2012 |
