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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7165796 | Golf ball pick-up device A golf ball pick-up device includes an upright pick-up tube having an upper end portion formed with a ball-exiting opening. A strip unit includes plurality of resilient strips extending radially and inwardly from an open lower end of the pick-up tube so as to define... | 01/23/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7048160 | Infant feeding and entertainment support An infant feeding and entertainment support comprising a front panel and a rear panel detachably affixed thereto with the front panel alternatively adapted to include bottle feeding holder means, breast feeding veil means, burping cloth, as well as infant-oriented e... | 05/23/2006 |
| 6925691 | Ergonomic non-recoiling secure belt worn pouch An ergonomic, non-recoiling belt worn lower abdominal pouch stays securely in place without bouncing and recoiling, and is secure from theft. The lower abdominal pouch includes a front panel joined at a bottom edge thereof and along two side edges to a rear panel, f... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6443347 | Streamlined personal harness for supporting a wearable computer and associated equipment on the body of a user A personal harness for a wearable computer on the body of a user has a waist belt and a shoulder sling that are integrally formed with each other. The waist belt is inelastic and forms a belt around the waist of the user. The waist belt has a strap with h... | 09/03/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6375056 | Over the shoulder holster belt A holster belt for frictionally fitting over a shoulder and against the chest and back of an individual, said holster belt having: an elongated elastic band having releasable hooking first and second clamp buckles at its opposite ends for attachment to op... | 04/23/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6036068 | Restraining and/or retaining apparatus for portable devices A restraining and/or retaining apparatus 18 consisting of an elastic band 19 and retaining loops 21A, 21B for restraining and retaining multiple neck-suspended and/or unsuspended devices at the same time. The elastic band 19 wraps around the back and side... | 03/14/2000 |
| 5915609 | Belt harness and support A belt harness for carrying and securing a portable radio apparatus includes a pelvic belt secured about the body of a user. A receptacle compartment is secured to the pelvic belt. The receptacle compartment is adapted for holding a receiver of a communic... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5893503 | Non-slipping shoulder strap assembly A new non-slipping shoulder strap assembly for helping a users to securely carry bags on their shoulder. The inventive device includes an elongate shoulder strap for resting on a first shoulder of a wearer and having a shoulder resting portion and a pair ... | 04/13/1999 |
| 5746365 | Tape and disc carrying device The present invention is directed to a belt-type carrier comprising a two-layer belt which is convenient, easily accessible, and adjustable for carrying multiple tapes or CDs. A belt type carrier having features of the present invention comprises a two-la... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5669170 | Hands-free sling for carrying a long gun or other elongated article A sling for a long gun and other articles has a belt that fits about the waist and a shoulder strap that passes over the shoulder and fastens to the belt at both ends. The shoulder strap includes two chest mounting members that hold a long gun adjacent th... | 09/23/1997 |
| 5513786 | Hands-free umbrella holder An umbrella holder which straps to an individual's torso is adapted to hold an open umbrella upright so as to permit the user's hands to be unencumbered. The umbrella holder includes a harness having a shoulder strap which crosses the back and chest of th... | 05/07/1996 |
| 5490618 | Paint pail carrier A paint pail carrier for attachment to a person for maintaining an open paint pail in a vertical orientation is disclosed. The invention has a paint pail cradle having a vertically oriented elongated member having a lower section with a horizontally dispo... | 02/13/1996 |
| 5332137 | Musical instrument harness This invention relates to a new and improved design associated with the fabrication and construction of a musical instrument harness capable of supporting a guitar, banjo, and/or other like musical instrument. In accordance with the invention, the harness... | 07/26/1994 |
| 4964553 | Universal long gun support and holster A universal long gun support and holster system. This system contains (1) a waist belt, (2) a lateral gun support containing a forestock channel and a ductile anchor plate, (3) means for removably attaching the lateral gun support to the waist belt, (4) a... | 10/23/1990 |
| 4944043 | Team designator belts Athletic team identification belts are made of vinyl and are secured by VELCRO type fasteners. An additional fastener secured toward the center of the belt, on the inside surface, allows a second belt to be secured to the first, and draped over the users ... | 07/31/1990 |
| 4887751 | Traveler's organizer bag luggage A compartmented luggage for separating a travelers belongings and allowing convenient carrying and access. A foldout flap and a plurality of compartments are detachably mounted to an outer shell avoiding mixing of various types of clothing and use outside... | 12/19/1989 |
| 4819845 | Ski carrier apparatus A ski carrier apparatus for carrying elongate skiing equipment such as snow skis and ski poles. The apparatus comprises a load-carrying element which is formed from a rod-like structural member, and which is characterized by a concave hook section dispose... | 04/11/1989 |
| 4461411 | Camera carrying harnesses A wearer adjustable and camera adjustable camera carrying harness assembly adapted to releasably position a camera firmly against the abdominal area of the wearer when in a carrying position and permitting selective eye level positioning in an operating p... | 07/24/1984 |
| 4331271 | Sling for shoulder guns A sling for carrying a shoulder operated gun, such as a rifle or shotgun, consists of a strap which may be attached to the rear swivel of a gun, then passed through the front swivel and over one shoulder, then diagonally downwardly across the chest to be ... | 05/25/1982 |
| 4182470 | Carrying device A carrying device which comprises a belt which is adapted to be worn around a person's waist and which has attached thereto at least one magnetic member, the said metallic member being able to hold metallic objects by magnetism.... | 01/08/1980 |
| 4088251 | Tennis ball device A tennis ball device for use by tennis players and the like which mounts upon the back of a tennis player by means of an adjustable shoulder strap together with an adjustable waist belt and is provided with a dispenser end extending at substantially right... | 05/09/1978 |
| 4046296 | Belt holster purse assembly A belt holster purse includes an elongate belt element the ends of which are adapted to be releasably connected. At least one peripherally extending slot is formed in selected segments of the side wall of the belt element. At least one purse member is sli... | 09/06/1977 |
| 3998367 | Shoulder harness for carrying an archery bow The primary object of this invention is the provision of an adjustable strap harness for carrying an archery bow on the back of a person.... | 12/21/1976 |
| 3997092 | Paint container carrier An improved paint container carrier for holding a container of paint having a contoured shape to conform to the contour of the user's body. The container further as a pivotally mounted lid for preventing spills and contamination of paint and straps for se... | 12/14/1976 |
| 3974820 | Catapult device A portable catapult device that includes a wishbone shaped frame defined by an elongate shank and two laterally spaced forwardly disposed arms. The whole device composed of a molded one piece design. The arms support two transversely slotted heads. The sl... | 08/17/1976 |