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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7184804 | Foldable base The present invention discloses a foldable base with a main body comprising a long groove, a latching section, a latched section and an insert slot; wherein the main body can be folded along the long groove to connect the latching section with the latched section to... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7011241 | 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... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6971566 | Carry bag A multi-function carry bag in a form simulating a garment, such as a sweatshirt. Zippered pockets are provided in the ends of the sleeves, such that, when the sleeves are tied around a user's waist by an overhand knot, the pockets are conveniently available at the f... | 12/06/2005 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6866173 | Backpack for carrying an umbrella and/or child hands free A backpack assembly includes a back portion and a front portion. The front portion includes a strap member which includes umbrella supports for holding an umbrella in an opened and closed position in front of the wearer to protect the wearer from the elements. Optio... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6863201 | Backpack for carrying hard-shell headgear A specialized backpack including a backpack body with a storage compartment having an openable region and a back panel including a headgear mounting flap with a cuff forming an opening through which a dome a hard-shell head gear with a rim may be passed through to r... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6812393 | Case for musical instruments A case for musical instruments including a shell, elements for carrying the case and attached to the shell, and an arrangement provided on the shell or on one of the carrying elements for receiving a communication device. ... | 11/02/2004 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6662984 | Carrying device for photographic equipment and the like A carrying device comprising a rigid elongate yoke, extending between two distal ends, a clamping member adapted for engagement with the yoke member to clampingly fix the device on a supportive member of a backpack. At least both ends of the yoke member l... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6644527 | Strap pack carrier The strap pack carriers of the invention can be worn as a sash. Strap pack personal article carriers, e.g., form a loop adapted to stably conform to the body of the wearer to provide easy access pouches up in front of the body. Counter weights can be moun... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6568575 | Harness assembly with detachable and interchangeable pouches A harness with detachable and interchangeable pouches comprises two torso straps extending downwardly and outwardly from a central coupler assembly, two shoulder straps, and two belly straps. The harness is adjustable to fit nearly any body size. The pouc... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6568576 | Cell phone pouch A cell phone pouch comprises an elongate strap with a pocket having elastic sides formed on one side of the strap. The pocket is open at both ends and the strap may be extended through the pocket to contain a cell phone in a manner that accommodates phone... | 05/27/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6491196 | Yoga mat holder A yoga mat holder is provided with a diamond-shaped leaf to hold a rolled-up yoga mat. The yoga mat holder has a quick-release buckle and webbing attached to the leaf to fasten the yoga mat to the diamond-shaped leaf. The yoga mat holder also has a should... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6488190 | Strap-supported article with messaging device A strap-supported article such as a back pack having a messaging device is disclosed. The messaging device is located in an easily accessible position on the strap of the article. The user can access the device for operation conveniently without removal o... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6409060 | Child carrier with enhanced back and shoulder support and retractable infant seat An improved child carrier capable of carrying both infants and larger toddlers. The device features a removable infant seat insert to accommodate the seating requirements of smaller infants in the larger seat panel. The infant seat insert may either be re... | 06/25/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6336576 | Front pack and belt support assembly A front pack and belt support assembly including 1) a main front pack assembly which can be collapsed and expanded to achieve a large carrying capacity; 2) a shoulder support strap assembly connected to the main front pack assembly and supported on a shou... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6260202 | Vest for work in radioactive environments A vest useful for work in radioactive environments is provided. The vest comprises (a) a garment for substantially traversing the upper body of a user while being supported by the shoulders of the user, the garment having a front portion, a rear portion, ... | 07/17/2001 |
| 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 |
| 6199729 | Hands-free drinking system A portable drinking facilitation apparatus is useful for a bicyclist and provides a liquid reservoir and a reservoir delivery tube. The apparatus has a flexible drinking tube having a mounting end and a terminal end. The drinking tube is adapted for shapi... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6065658 | Tool holder for an electric drill An apparatus for holding an electric drill that is worn by a user is described as including a pair of shoulder straps that pass over opposite shoulders of the user and which attach to a belt that is worn about the waist of the user at the front and back o... | 05/23/2000 |
| 5957348 | Drinking tube support for beverage dispenser A drinking tube support for a beverage dispenser includes a bendable wire formed into a loop at a lower portion and a spiral at an upper portion. The beverage dispenser includes a beverage container secured on the back of a user by shoulder straps, and a ... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5950896 | Multi-purpose thoracic sac A multi-purpose thoracic sac for carrying personal belongings or the like is disclosed. The multi-purpose thoracic sac or front pack with its unique and versatile structures, such as a removable padded seat cushion, bilateral insulated pouch with velcro c... | 09/14/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5901889 | Auxiliary positioning device of the water outlet tube of a water bag An auxiliary positioning device adapted for use with a water bag having a water outlet tube with a drinking end wherein the water bag is securable to a user. The device comprising a fixing seat, first and second hooks respectively coupled to opposing ends... | 05/11/1999 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5762250 | Convertible carrying case and work platform for small electronic devices A convertible carrying case and work platform for small electronic devices, particularly notebook computers, which is adapted to be used as a carrying case for the electronic device as well as a work platform. The carrying case has a case structure which ... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5718364 | Harmonica shoulder holster A new Harmonica Shoulder Holster for offering an easy, efficient, and attractive means of carrying musical harmonicas. The inventive device includes a backing material, a plurality of harmonica pockets, a plurality of note pockets, a leg strap, a pants st... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5676294 | Retention device for intravenous fluid container A retention device is provided for supporting the container of intravenous fluids on a patient who is not bedridden. The retention device has a shoulder harness, a top bracket connected to the harness by a pin and a strap engaging and connected to the sho... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5657917 | Flipover carrying device A carrying device for use by a wearer to carry possessions on the wearer's back and comprising a back panel supported adjacent a wearer's back, a moveable pouch supported adjacent the back panel in a first position and supportable adjacent the wearer's ch... | 08/19/1997 |
| 5653336 | Cellular phone carrying device A device for carrying a cellular phone on the torso includes a receptacle for holding the phone. In one embodiment, a side strap assembly attaches to a pair of suspenders while supporting the receptacle. The position of the receptacle is moveable along th... | 08/05/1997 |
| 5639004 | Convertible carrying case and work platform for small electronic devices A convertible carrying case and work platform for small electronic devices, particularly notebook computers, which is adapted to be used as a carrying case for the electronic device as well as a work platform. In a preferred embodiment, the carrying case ... | 06/17/1997 |
| 5603441 | Multi-purpose front/back pack apparatus A multi-purpose front/back pack apparatus having the primary elements of 1) a front pack assembly; 2) a pack and gun carrier frame; 3) a gun and cartridge carrier assembly mounted on the pack and gun carrier frame; 4) a shoulder strap assembly connected t... | 02/18/1997 |
| 5497922 | Counter balance pockets with frame for backpacks Disclosed is a backpack and counter-balance system. The system comprises a backpack having a pair of shoulder straps and a hip suspension system for supporting the weight of the backpack on the user's shoulders and hips respectively. At least one pocket s... | 03/12/1996 |
