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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8123092 | Retractable shoulder strap for carrying case 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 | 02/28/2012 |
| 8113399 | Bag with carrying system A bag having a convertible carrying system that may convert from a single strap capable of being used to carry the bag to more than one strap portion capable of being used to carry the bag. In embodiments, the strap may be connected to the bag at its ends to form a ... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8028879 | Multi use bag 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 rucks... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7942296 | Combined diaper bag and purse and associated method A combined diaper bag and purse includes a diaper bag with a plurality of bottle-holding pouches formed at opposed lateral faces of the diaper bag, and a purse conjoining directly to an anterior face of the diaper bag and oppositely situated from a posterior face of... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7806309 | Article storage bag An article storage bag is described, having a concealed magnetic closure system and concealed strap adjustment system. The bag presents a clean appearance, without any apparent components for adjusting the carrying strap length. ... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7469809 | Carrier for a portable device A carrier for a portable device having a shoulder strap having a padded region and a cord region. The padded region is adapted to rest on a superior portion of a person's shoulder. A shoulder strap catch is adapted to be coupled at an end thereof to a portable devic... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7357284 | Tubular self-retracting device The tubular self-retracting device (2) has an elongated tubular element (6) having an open end, a cord (8) extending through the open end and fitting in the tubular element (6), a clipping element (10) attached to the cord (8 | 04/15/2008 |
| 7320156 | Bib holder incorporating a compartment A bib holder is provided that is useful for securing a bib in place. In one embodiment, the bib holder includes a strap and at least one fastener that is useful for retaining the bib, in addition to at least one compartment that is capable of storing an item of suit... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7282044 | Portable enteral feeding apparatus A portable enteral feeding apparatus (20) facilitates ambulatory enteral feeding and prevents damage to an enteral feeding tube during use. The apparatus includes a backpack type enteral feeding support, a soft pouch (38) having a hook and loop surface... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7278415 | Archery bowstring release wrist strap assembly An archery bowstring release assembly is provided with a flexible and infinitely adjustable connection between the bowstring release and the pull ring. A ring with a slot through the solid portion is attached to a wrist strap. The slot is threaded with a web materia... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7280355 | Apparatus for use with laptop computer An apparatus for reducing the amount of heat transferred to a user by a laptop computer is provided. The apparatus includes at least one support member, at least one thermal member, and a jacket for at least partially enclosing the support member and the thermal mem... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7210426 | Compressible pet carrier A pet carrier for transporting an animal includes a floor panel having a substantially rigid bottom, a pair of side panels each having a lower edge and an upper portion, the lower edges of each side panel attached to opposite ends of the floor panel, and an arcuate ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7160028 | Convertible tote bag The convertible tote bag of the present invention comprises a container of any width, depth and length that can be either closed or open at the top, with or without exterior or interior pockets, with two carrying straps of adjustable size that are permanently attach... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7150540 | Rechargeable LED utility light A portable utility light has a hollow housing formed of releasably joined front and rear housing halves with a lens opening. A plurality of LEDs is mounted in the housing adjacent the lens opening and positioned in rows and columns. A reflector member has a pluralit... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7136007 | Hearing-aid remote control A remote control unit of wireless operation and/or control of electrical and electronic microdevices, such as communication transceivers and hearing aids. The remote control is contained in a clip-on, slip-on, and/or attachable housing or enclosure. The housing or e... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7125071 | Carrying strap Strap for carrying a load from a person's shoulder, comprising a flexible band forming a relatively larger, upper loop for passing over the person's shoulder and a relatively smaller, lower loop for attaching the load, wherein the upper and lower loops are connected... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7100809 | Carrying bag A carrying bag, particularly a backpack, comprises a receiving container for receiving objects to be taken along, and a carrying device connected to the receiving container. The carrying device is decoupled in its movements from the receiving container by the provis... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7096827 | Combination training lead and multiple animal leash A combination training lead and multiple animal leash comprising, a leash-forming strap having a handle at a first end thereof and having at least two branches at a second end thereof with a snap connector carried by each of the branches and including a D-ring attac... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7099710 | Portable telephone case A portable telephone case structured to retain at least a portion of a portable telephone on an interior thereof and including a housing having a display portion disposed and structured to permit viewing of a display face of the telephone within the case, while the ... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7070077 | Backpack A backpack includes a bag portion and only one shoulder strap connected to the bag portion at a first end. The backpack also includes left and right side straps wherein each side strap is connected to the bag portion also at a first end. The only one shoulder strap ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7059504 | Extendable and retractable shoulder strap for golf bags A golf bag includes a body attached at one end thereof to a top member and at the other end thereof to a bottom member. A shoulder strap has an upper end located near the top member and a lower end located intermediate the top and bottom members. A mechanism urges t... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7059503 | Device for restraining and protecting neckstrap-supported user equipment A restraining and protection device for the protection and the restraint of neckstrap-suspended equipment used in the field, comprises a flexible cover of sufficient size to envelope most surfaces of the equipment. Attached to or associated with the cover is one str... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7059502 | Sling for a shoulder weapon A sling for a shoulder weapon, such as a military assault rifle or carbine, in which the effective length of the sling can be extended quickly and quietly and then easily and quietly retracted to the original length. A quick release plate and an engagement member co... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7047604 | Handle with grip for comfortably holding articles by hand A simple, strong handle for use as a grip for holding articles is disclosed comprising a carabiner-like snap hook provided with a gripping surface of the proper size and shape to be comfortably held by a human hand. The snap hook has a generally C-shaped back portio... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7025237 | Modular dual shoulder strap for golf club bags A modular system for a golf club bag shoulder strap arrangement has been discovered and is presented here. It includes sub-elements of four primary types. A single point fastener end, a two-to-one ‘V’ connector, a main padded strap, and a connection loop. Each o... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7021644 | Towing strap A towing strap has two ends, which may be permanently or releasably attached to an item to be towed. Each strap end which is releasably attached, includes a fastening mechanism, which permits a person to attach towing strap to the item to be towed. The permanent str... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7007804 | Game ball bag system A game ball bag that includes a compartment adapted for holding a large, round object such as a basketball and which includes a lockable strap assembly for securing the bag to an immovable structure such as a park bench, chain link fence, tree or similar structure. | 03/07/2006 |
| 7000809 | Mini-flashlight sling A flashlight holder is constructed from a securely closed loop of pliant line with moveable parts which may be positioned along said loop providing a means of accurately directing a light beam where needed while allowing free movement of both hands. The holder may b... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6966439 | Multipurpose universal carrying bag A multipurpose carrying bag folds in different formats for holding different size and shapes of objects, and includes a variety of pockets and fasteners for holding various things, primarily related to golfing or sporting equipment. The bag can be used as an open to... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6961978 | Detachable handle assembly for rolling luggage A handle system for removable attachment to an existing handle of a rolling luggage case. The system includes a grasping bar that has a gripping area ergonomically formed for grasping, and a releasable securement structure coupled to the grasping bar. The releasable... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6932254 | Sling for carrying objects The carrying sling of the present invention comprises a length of flexible webbing in the form of a strap being twice folded back on itself to form first, second and third reaches between the first and second ends of the strap. The ends of the strap include apparatu... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6923356 | Method and apparatus for retaining bags An apparatus and method are provided for retaining bags. The apparatus for retaining bags utilizes at least one fastener attached to a shock absorption system. The shock absorption system is coupled to a handle and a strap, such that the apparatus for retaining bags... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6907842 | Combination pet bed and carrying case A combination pet bed and carrying case includes a pet bed with a bottom cushion arrangement that is attachable to the top of a carrying case when the case serves as a support base for the pet bed. The pet bed may be removed from attachment to the carrying case to p... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6837409 | Backpack system A pack system having a suspension system with a waist belt which slidably carries a bag or pack. At least one shoulder strap extends between the top of the bag and the side of the bag. A compression suspension system attaches to the pack at multiple locations and is... | 01/04/2005 |
| 6793112 | Shoulder carrier with laterally moveable shoulder strap A shoulder carrier having at least one shoulder strap connected to a container. A connection point between the shoulder strap and the container may be moved laterally without disconnecting the strap from the container. ... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6789713 | Fishing rod case A fishing rod case is comprised of a flexible longitudinal bag with a storage pouch on one side and an adjustable length strap at the closed end of the bag connectable to the opposite end so that it may serve as a tackle storage case easily carried by the fisherman ... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6729518 | Carrying case with selectively adjustable stand This invention relates to a portable case adapted for holding hand held 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 a... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6726071 | Portable computer lock and carry strap An information handling system lock and carrying strap provides a carrying mode to transport the portable computer and a security mode to secure the portable computer to a fixed object. A cable has attachment devices coupled to each end and operable to couple to a p... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6679405 | Shoe thing A multi-functional small pouch accessory that is made of a variety of materials and has easy access to storage for keys, money, identification, etc. The pouch is compact and easy to use with its adjustability and slide-ability. The pouch has ornamentation... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6669068 | Extendable strap and bag provided with the same A strap device has guides 3, 5 in which slits 7b, 7a, 9a, 9b are formed with central members 3b, 5b intervening therebetween. First ends of straps 11, 13 are secured to the central members 3b, 5b respectively. A second end 11b of the strap 11 passes throu... | 12/30/2003 |
