...that to encourage use of his new invention, the shopping cart, market owner Sylvan Goldman hired fake shoppers to push the carts around his store in Oklahoma City? Seems his customers were reluctant to give up their hand-carried baskets.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7391123 | Backpack for harvesting electrical energy during walking and for minimizing shoulder strain A suspended-load backpack designed to permit the load to move relative to the backpack frame during walking and running so that the large movements between the load and the frame of the backpack reduce the fluctuations of absolute vertical motion of the load. Becaus... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7370781 | Versatile cellular telephone holder The present invention is directed to a versatile holder or holster for portable telephones and other personal items, wherein the holder is secured to either side of the body of the user in any physical orientation (e.g., either horizontal or vertical). The versatile... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7359184 | Notebook computer protection device A notebook computer protection device forming a protective sleeve adapted to securely receive a notebook computer. The protection device is formed of a semi-rigid translucent material having a plurality of access openings permitting both a physical and visual inspec... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7334714 | Wearable personal item carrier An assembly that enables a person to flexibly position and hold in place an item of personal property for which the user desires to have frequent and immediate access is provided. The assembly includes a strap that extends diagonally along the front of the user, ove... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7275668 | Umbrella/cup holder device An umbrella/cup holder device for allowing the user to carry other things while using an umbrella to protect oneself from inclement weather. The umbrella/cup holder device includes a harness including a pair of shoulder straps, a cross strap interconnecting the shou... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270255 | Carrying case with selectively adjustable stand This invention relates to a portable case adapted for holding handheld devices such as phones, cameras, camcorders, radios and other products as well as non-electronic devices such as flashlights. The case is supported by a selectively bendable stand which may be al... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7191926 | Carry case for a portable computer A carry case applied to a portable computer like a wrap. Thin straps of stretchable material hook around the front corners of a computer base section and the upper corners of a computer screen section. The case is comprised of a base section holding the computer bas... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7175059 | Hydration device/golf bag carrying harness combination A hydration device/golf bag carrying harness combination including a golf bag carrying harness including a pair of shoulder-engaging loop straps and a rear connection section from which the pair of shoulder-engaging loop straps extend in a general V-shape from the u... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7165294 | Strap sack Housing for containing excess cargo tie-down material, and for containing the locking mechanism to reduce its exposure to the environmental elements. The housing is in the form of a generally flat portion and a sack made of durable material. The sack is configured t... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7121587 | Wearable book A wearable book. A wearable book, comprising a plurality of pages and a loop adapted for encircling a body portion for attaching said pages to the body, is provided. The pages are preferably bound together at one edge and preferably are of substantially the same siz... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7090102 | Systems and methods for holding portable electronic devices A system for holding an electronic device comprising a first substrate, a pocket assembly, and a fastener system comprising first, second, third, fourth, and fifth fasteners. The first substrate is adapted to be supported by a wearer. The pocket assembly is adapted ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7076912 | Fly pack apparatus and method Apparatus and method are illustrated for a fly pack comprising an openable drum (A) including an interior and exterior drum surface; a fastening (B) for operably securing the fly pack in drum form; a fly nap (C) carried by the interior drum surface for releasably en... | 07/18/2006 |
| 6971987 | Apparatuses for securing medical devices to humans and methods for facilitating the manipulation of secured medical devices Methods and apparatuses that can be used to secure a medical device, such as an endoscope, to a human. As a result, the human is able to manipulate the medical device through the movement of his body without always having to use his hands. In securing an endoscope, ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6955279 | Carrying assembly and method for securement of electronic devices A carrying assembly (10,110) having an easy release clip for carrying of an electronic device (12,112) is disclosed. In both a first and a second preferred embodiment, the easy release clip of the carrying assembly (10,110) allows a user to inse... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6929164 | Neck wrap/brace for holding items and belt article holder for same A combination neck wrap/brace for holding items and belt article holder for carrying the same, includes a neck wrap/brace having a neck strap to be wrapped about a neck of a person. A first securing arrangement secures together opposite ends of the neck strap about ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6923357 | Fishing gear holder A harness-like fishing gear holder vest upon which various pouches are mounted for storing fishing supplies and caught fish. The harness includes two shoulder straps on which are attached six pockets, three on the front of each straps. The two straps are attached to... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6907877 | Suspended inhaler retainer A medication inhaler is provided with a lanyard that is formed into a wearer neck encircling loop. A wearer is thereby able to carry the medication inhaler about his or her neck so that it is readily at hand in the event of an asthmatic or allergic attack. The lanya... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6892916 | Bag for carrying a ball A bag for carrying a ball is shown. The bag comprises an outer member having an exterior surface configured in the shape of a ball and includes an opening positioned therein in a selected direction for inserting and removing a ball therefrom. A fastening member, hav... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6851591 | Hang tag having an adjustable push pad A hang tag to be suspended from a chain below the neck or attached to the shirt pocket of a wearer so as to enable the wearer to reliably carry a pair of glasses, or the like, at times when the glasses are not in use such as, for example, while exercising, bathing, ... | 02/08/2005 |
| 6719178 | Chest-mounted paint carrier A chest-mounted paint carrier and method for painting comprises a low profile paint receptacle depending from a mounting plate positioned at a painter's chest level, the paint receptacle hinged and pivoted from the mounting plate such that it is maintained in an upr... | 04/13/2004 |
| 6695187 | Portable radio carrying case A carrying case for a portable two-way radio and designed to be attached to various points or straps on a Type V floatation vest used as a work vest by crew members on tug boats, tow boats and other inland or intra-coastal waterway vessels. The carrying c... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6659320 | Enclosure for CD or CD player, attachable to a carrier or carriers In combination a carrier pack, with an enclosure for a device comprising at least one of the following: a compact disc or discs, a compact disc player, a component or components related to a disc or a player, with attachment structure on the pack and on t... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6607107 | Backpack and improved load-carrying system therefor A load-carrying system for a backpack, and a backpack including such load-carrying system. The load-carrying system includes an improved structure, particularly for use during the practice of various sports, more particularly for gliding sports, such as s... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6543661 | Shoulder harness apparatus A shoulder harness apparatus for carrying personal items on an upper body portion of a user. The shoulder harness apparatus includes a main harness member designed to be worn over the shoulders of a user, and a plurality of detachable holders and sleeves ... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6513692 | Roll carrier The invention in the simplest form is an adjustable roll carrier luggage unit that can be used to transport bulky items safely and securely. The unit is a flat piece of material that is outfitted with end flaps and carrying straps and having a securing me... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6390346 | Shoulder carrying case with adjustable pocket for a cellular telephone and the like An apparatus for carrying a cellular telephone or the like includes an adjustable shoulder harness. The shoulder harness can be adjusted to accommodate different-sized wearers. The apparatus also includes an adjustable pocket for receiving a cellular tele... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6296164 | Medical device holder An apparatus is provided for securing a medical device on a patient's body. According to one preferred embodiment, a medical device holder is provided that includes a strap for attachment to a patient, a pouch attached to the strap, the pouch including a ... | 10/02/2001 |
| 6216932 | Support member and detachable container mounting arrangement A support member and detachable container mounting, which includes a support member, for example, a shoulder strap, a container having a top mounting hole, a flexible suspension member having one end fixedly connected to the support member and an opposite... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6182878 | Carrier for cellular phone A versatile carrier for cellular phones or the like, comprising an upwardly opening receptacle, with an expandable side panel, for receiving phones of different sizes and shapes. An elongated locking tongue, with a resealable fastening strap, extends over... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6155471 | Drill motor shoulder pouch assembly A drill motor carrying pouch to carry a drill motor on the upper torso has a pouch angled and shaped to allow for various types, styles and sizes of drill motors and such other undefined objects desirous to be carried. The shoulder pouch assembly has a dr... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6085695 | Universally attachable leash bag A pet leash bag is attachable to a pet leash for carrying or holding articles such as pet waste disposal bags, other pet accessories or toys and personal articles of the pet owner. The bag can be fabricated from many different materials and has many embod... | 07/11/2000 |
| 5931363 | Film carrier A film carrier including a strap adapted to be worn by an individual and which is selectively connected to one or more belt segments which support a plurality of receptacles for housing rolls of film and wherein each receptacle includes a removable lid wh... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5915606 | Container carrier The invention provides a simple, inexpensive and comfortable container carrier for securing a container for fluids, such as paint, stain, nuts, bolts or the like, to a person's body thereby freeing up a person's hands for other tasks, such as climbing a l... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5909833 | Utility bag for sports gear A utility bag for carrying and storing sports gear. The bag has a hollow cylindrical body portion, a removable bottom portion for closing the bottom of the body, and a removable shoulder strap. The body portion is made of basketball netting with loops alo... | 06/08/1999 |
| 5862526 | Expandable and collapsible belt-strap card holder An expandable and collapsible belt-strap container for conveniently carrying sports cards on a person comprises a container (10) having an inner side attached to the mid-portion (14) of a belt (12) by elastic webbings (13 and 13'). The container comprises... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5855306 | Article carrier strap apparatus An article carrier strap apparatus includes an article-engaging strap assembly which includes a first article-engaging-strap end, a first article-engaging-strap connector attached to the first article-engaging-strap end, a second article-engaging-strap en... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5816460 | Shoulder strap for securing a purse A device for securing and carrying an article such as a purse. The device includes a pair of shoulder straps which form at least one lower loop which passes beneath an arm of the wearer. A tether is provided on the lower loop. An object, such as a purse, ... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5813584 | Stuffed toy carrier A stuffed toy carrier for attachment to a strap or the like object by use of a reusable hook and pile fastener. The carrier allows for securement of a stuffed toy as well as ease of accessibility to the toy. The carrier forms a pocket-like structure havin... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5775558 | Harness-type securing system for personal equipment A harness-type securing system adapted for use in association with personal equipment comprising a harness assembly including at least two front straps, at least two rear straps and a central strap coupler, each strap having an inboard end and an outboard... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5743449 | Neck-supported map holder Disclosed is a map holder, which can have a ski area trail map and/or related printed information therein for use by a skier. The map holder includes a string or elastic to be positioned around the neck of the skier, with a map supporting member attached ... | 04/28/1998 |