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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8157138 | Carrying system for rucksacks The invention relates to a carrying system for a rucksack with at least one accommodation container with at least two shoulder straps which connect the rucksack to a carrier, with each shoulder strap having at least two strap sections, and with each shoulder strap h... | 04/17/2012 |
| 8028880 | Support apparatus Provided are, among other things, apparatuses for supporting a video camera. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes: a harness adapted for wearing on a user's upper body, the harness including a front section which, in use, covers at least a portion of at least o... | 10/04/2011 |
| 7703646 | Carrying bag adapted for accommodating a wheeled foldable article of furniture A carrying bag includes a flexible bag body that defines an accommodation space therein and that has a lower peripheral edge defining a lower access opening. A rigid base member has a periphery configured to matingly engage the lower peripheral edge, and is displace... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7654426 | Backpack with incorporated gun scabbard A method of forming a backpack with an integral gun scabbard has been devised whereby the user has a convenient place for the storage and carriage of a rifle, shotgun, or other long gun type of firearm, and simultaneously can store and carry a variety of other sundr... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7571839 | Passive exoskeleton The present invention relates to a load bearing apparatus, and more particularly, to a passive exoskeleton whereby a load may be placed on the passive exoskeleton and thereby transfer weight of the load from the passive exoskeleton to a ground surface. The passive e... | 08/11/2009 |
| 7445138 | Passive exoskeleton A load bearing apparatus is presented in the form of a passive exoskeleton whereby a load may be placed on the passive exoskeleton and thereby weight of the load from the passive exoskeleton is transferred to a ground surface. The passive exoskeleton is made of a ri... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7350682 | Rigid clip support member for packs, bags and other articles A rigid, flexible weight support clip for over-the-back mounted packs, bags, and other articles. In one embodiment, the clip is located within the interior of a back pack and includes arms adapted to protrude through apertures defined in the pack and extend through ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7350683 | Flexible rod support member for packs, bags and other articles A support member for packs, bags and other articles adapted to be supported from the shoulders of an individual. The support member defines a pair of arms adapted to engage the waist and/or hips of the individual and being made of flexible material, such as a flexib... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7318542 | Tool belt carrier, and pouch constructions A low slung tool belt carrier includes pouches designed to be suspended from a belt strap construction with a shoulder strap crossing over the torso or shoulders to support the larger of two pouches, the pouches arranged to fit on the hips or be rested upon the hips... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7316340 | Backpack accessible from the front while wearing The present disclosure is an altered backpack, which allows the wearer to reconfigure the shoulder straps while wearing, swing the backpack around to the wearer's front, and access the contents of the backpack while still wearing the backpack. ... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7287677 | Backpack suspension system A suspension system for a backpack includes a rocker arm pivotally connected to the backpack. A first hip stay has a first end connected to a first end of the rocker arm and a second end opposite the first end. A second hip stay has a first end connected to a second... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7232049 | Rigid hip support member for packs, bags and other articles A hip support member for packs, bags and other articles including a pair of spaced-apart rigid arms adapted to engage the hips of the wearer of the pack, bag or article. A sleeve or shoulder associated with either the arms or the article secures the arms to the arti... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7210605 | Harness An improved harness or harness-like garment for purposes of making the user more visible and/or with optional pocket or item(s) carrying means, having strap or straps or strap-like element(s) configured in two substantially “Y” or “V” shaped forms or one of ... | 05/01/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7166790 | Percussion instrument carrier assembly Drum hardware and drum secured thereon are preferably supported on a vest type, T-bar or tubular carrier having a plurality of separate parts removable from each other and formed of a rigid plastic, light metal such as magnesium, aluminum or titanium. The removable ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7163132 | Carrier device for an engine powered tool A harness is used for carrying portable tools like trimmer and clearing saws. The harness comprises at least two straps (11) that pass over the shoulders of the operator and a waist belt (17) secured to a plate (12) placed on the back of the ope... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7124921 | Modular personal carrying system A modular personal carrying system for facilitating the carrying of objects by a user. There may be included a first personal carrying device configured to removably attach to the user. There may also be a second personal carrying device configured to removably atta... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7083331 | Stuff sack In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a compressible stuff sack comprising a first sheet of flexible material having two opposite sides and a second sheet of flexible material having two opposite sides. The opposite sides of the first sheet are attached to ... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7073694 | Hybrid construction for a luggage case A luggage case (10) has a molded, relatively hard or rigid back portion affixed to the relatively soft fabric constructed front portion (12). A connector form (25) constructed of an extruded, flexible shape extends around the peripheral rim (... | 07/11/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7028873 | Backpack with lumbar support plate A backpack includes a backpack body having a body side. A pair of shoulder straps is connected at each end thereof to the backpack body. A semi-rigid support plate is positioned proximate the body side, and a strap is connected to the support plate such that a lower... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7021508 | External frame backpack An external frame backpack comprising two spaced-apart substantially rigid frame side posts, a substantially rigid cargo shelf integrally connected to the side posts, a substantially rigid upper cross member secured between the side posts, a substantially rigid lowe... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7004362 | Method and apparatus for carrying a car seat An apparatus for carrying a car seat such as an infant car seat, child car seat, or a child booster seat is disclosed. The apparatus includes a carrier body and at least one system of harnesses for attaching to the car seat, and for securing the apparatus on a perso... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7001351 | Brace with integrated lumbar support system In one embodiment, a brace with an integrated lumbar support system includes a belt adapted to be positioned about a user's lower torso, the belt including a tube at least partially integrated within the belt. The brace includes a lumbar pad coupled to the belt, the... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6979018 | Childcare instrument with adjustable ventilation A childcare instrument or baby carriage has a core member contained removably in a bag placed on the rear side of the carriage, and the core member includes a first plate member and a second plate member arranged to overlap each other. The first plate member has fir... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6962277 | Apparatus and method for using a wearable computer in testing and diagnostic applications An apparatus and method for using a wearable computer in testing applications that uses a probe, a display, an audio communication device, a computer adapted to receive data from the probe, exchange data with the display, exchange data with the audio communications ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6932256 | Balanced pack A pack for carrying school books and other items, with the weight substantially balanced between the front and back of the wearer. A yoke has front and back pouches, and an opening for the wearer's head. The sides of the front and back portions of the yoke are relea... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6926184 | Suspended article cover hold down system A system for holding an article suspended by shoulder straps in front of the body of a use against undesired swinging and movement of the article while affording easy release of the article so that it can be raised for viewing, aiming and sighting and that will prov... | 08/09/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6915933 | Portable apparatus for carrying a stroller An apparatus, for transporting a stroller, includes a sac for receiving a stroller therethrough. A support device is connected adjacent to the bottom end portion of the sac and selectively a frame of a stroller. The wheels of a stroller are allowed to extending outw... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6886727 | Detachable back pack waist belt A detachable waist belt for use with book bags and day packs significantly reduces the problems associated with carrying too much weight on the back. The waist belt and clamping system provide a retrofit system usable with any backpack or book bag. The system is esp... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6857820 | Diving back plate A diving back plate designed with independent shoulder and waist straps. The diving back plate accommodates either a single tank or double tank configuration without the need for an adapter. The independent straps are self-fastening to the back plate through a serie... | 02/22/2005 |
| 6840419 | Adjustable load support-mounting device for a backpack A mounting device for a backpack includes a first mounting element adapted to be connected to a load supported on a user's back, and a second mounting element adapted to be connected to a user's waist belt. The first mounting element is pivotable relative to the sec... | 01/11/2005 |
| 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 |
| 6830171 | Padding element for diver's bottle-supporting backpack A padding element for the dorsal side of a diver's bottle-supporting backpack. The padding element comprises a padded cushion capable of being fitted against the back part of the backpack and having at its lower edge a padded cushion part hinged to it and capable of... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6802442 | Backpack having a shoulder strap mounted lift buckle A backpack having a storage compartment (134) and a shoulder strap assembly (129a) attached at a first end to the storage compartment at a first location (140) and coupled at a second end to the storage compartment at a second location sp... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6763987 | Backpack with incorporated gun scabbard A method of forming a backpack with an integral gun scabbard has been devised whereby the user has a convenient place for the storage and carriage of a rifle, shotgun, or other long gun type of firearm, and simultaneously can store and carry a variety of other sundr... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6722543 | Backpack with adjustable lumbar support belt A backpack with an adjustable lumbar support belt, having a front panel, a bottom panel, and a top panel which define an interior capable of containing various items which create a load weighty. The front panel has a front panel extension which extends below the bot... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6712251 | Low slung tool carrier A low slung tool belt carrier includes pouches designed to be suspended from a belt strap construction with a shoulder strap crossing over the torso or shoulders to support the larger of two pouches, the pouches arranged to fit on the hips or be rested upon the hips... | 03/30/2004 |
