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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7311343 | Temporary handles for moving awkwardly sized objects A pair of handles is strapped or screwed to a load, such as a used furnace to allow it to be picked up and carried more readily. Each handle projects above the top edge of the load and is connected to an elongated member that is flat against one side of the load. Th... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7270358 | Device for carrying objects A carrying device may include for example two main loops or straps connected at for example four connection points, to hold objects, for example rectangular objects. Other numbers of straps or loops may be used, and other connection points may be used. A first loop ... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7229112 | Flexible carrier apparatus and method for tracking the same A flexible carrier apparatus comprising two rods and two flexible straps. The flexible straps are attached at opposite ends of the rods. One rod is placed under and then above the other rod, thus creating two nooses from the flexible straps, used to carry objects. A... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7131236 | Portable decontamination system A portable decontamination system includes a preassembled shelter, convertible between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration, and a fluid delivery system integral with the shelter. In the stowed configuration the shelter encloses a negligible volume. I... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7118149 | Cylinder carrying and chocking apparatus and method A carrier for a scuba tank or other cylindrical bottle comprises two cylindrical handles connected by a looped rope, the rope passing slidably through one of the handles. The scuba tank is supported by the ropes and carried by one handle looped through the rope. The... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7077447 | Method for manually carrying a load A sling for carrying a load comprises two parallel straps that are interconnected by a series of relatively rigid handles. The sling is placed underneath the load while leaving several handles on either side of the load available for gripping. A person at each end o... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7066347 | One piece transparent cooler The invention is a one-piece transparent, portable cooler with air gaps positioned within the sidewalls providing insulation properties and means for easily viewing the contents of the cooler from any angle. In addition to the obvious advantage to security personnel... | 06/27/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7044523 | Back saver strap Disclosed herein is a strap comprising a plurality of handle strips, wherein each handle strip forming the plurality comprises a handling element, e.g., a loop, whereby a user can grasp the handle strip; and an anchor strip, wherein the anchor strip secures the plur... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6966589 | Flexible carrier apparatus and method for tracking the same A flexible carrier apparatus comprising two rigid independent rods and two flexible material straps. The flexible straps are attached to the opposite ends of the rigid rods. One rigid rod is placed under and then above the other rigid rod, thus creating two independ... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6953214 | Box carrying strap assembly A carrying device, for carrying a box substantially in the shape of a rectangular prism, having a main strap, and a pair of transverse straps. The transverse straps extend parallel to each other, perpendicular to the main strap, cross the main strap, and are attache... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6926468 | Portable flotation platform for shallow bodies of water A portable flotation platform is disclosed for use in supporting a load of equipment, hunting dogs, or personnel above the level of a body of water. The platform includes a deck constructed to be of an overall density less than that of water and sized so as to suppo... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6908131 | Aid for lifting and carrying a mass/object A device (10) having a flexible elongated support member (11) having an upperside, an underside, and a first and second extension (16, 18) on either side of a central-portion, each of the first and second extensions have a free-end. A first and ... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6893067 | Holder for a concrete slurry hose A holder for a concrete slurry hose connectable to support a hose for dispensing a slurry at an elevated location such as at the top of a wall. The holder comprises an elongated body which is to be supported at the top of the wall. The body includes a pair of straps... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6547436 | Carry bag with pouch insert and cover A carry bag includes a closable, free-standing pouch including a central storage area; a closure mechanism in the top face of the pouch; a cover including an open cover compartment for closely accommodating the pouch, the cover compartment including two c... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6427886 | Straps to convert a cooler to be carried as a backpack A strap device for manually transporting a standard substantially rectangular cooler. The device includes a first elongated strap assembly connected to a second elongated strap assembly, wherein the first and second strap assemblies are oriented substanti... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6347730 | Backpack without sides An apparatus for carrying articles on one's back having a bottom and upstanding wall for resting against the back of the user with cooperating strapping systems overlying each other and extending between the bottom and upstanding wall for retaining the ar... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6102462 | Mattress and sheet material carrying apparatus A carrier for the two-person transporting of beds, sheet material such as plywood or drywall, and innumerable other elongated, bulky loads is formed of a main strap loop arranged to freely encircle a load to be transported in its longitudinal direction, t... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6039376 | Forearm furniture leverage straps Strap apparatus' for carrying objects includes a basic parallel and "X" configuration of a strap with strap elements extending outwardly from the base of the object being carried. In both the parallel and "X" configurations of use the strap apparatus' are... | 03/21/2000 |
| 6000591 | String beans toy holder and method of manufacture A toy carrier and storage apparatus is disclosed for selectively attaching and storing a number of toys. The carrier may be worn over a shoulder or carrier carried by the hand. An extension toy carrier is also disclosed which may be attached to the toy ca... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5927781 | Strap apparatus for carrying relatively large objects At least three straps, each comprising a body portion and a buckle, are linked together to be used in carrying a relatively large object. The middle strap contacts the bottom surface of the relatively large object and the strap connected to each end of th... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5918785 | Carrying assembly and method thereof A harness and shoulder strap assembly to securely enclose, support, and form a carrying device for musical instrument cases. The case-engaging harness and shoulder straps are comprised of a plurality of adjustable strap loops connected by various fastenin... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5863056 | Mattress moving system A complete mattress moving system which includes a horizontal strap with two detachable, rotating and adjustable handles, a pair of vertical straps each with an expandable, detachable and position adjustable castered platform. The horizontal strap wraps a... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5833292 | Strap apparatus for carrying relatively large objects At least three straps, each comprising a body portion and a buckle, are linked together to be used in carrying a relatively large object. The middle strap contacts the bottom surface of the relatively large object and the strap connected to each end of th... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5752733 | Adjustable strap assembly for raising, lowering and transporting outboard motors and similar heavy bulky objects; and, methods of use thereof An adjustable strap assembly for raising, lowering and transporting outboard motors and similar heavy bulky objects, and methods of use thereof, wherein the adjustable strap assembly (20), in its preferred embodiment, requires only a handle (31) having a ... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5671832 | Combination luggage pieces and connector A carrying luggage having wheels and an extendable handle, a carried luggage which may be taller than the carrying luggage and having a handle, and a releasable connector for engaging the grips of the handles and supporting the grip of the carried luggage... | 09/30/1997 |
| 5645307 | Strap-style article carrier The invention provides an article carrier for heavy articles such as an outboard motor. It includes a pair of article-encircling loops including a rear strap loop for encircling the stern portion of an outboard motor and a front strap loop encircling the ... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5579966 | Hose carrying apparatus An apparatus for carrying folded hose, such as fire hose to locations where it is needed. The apparatus is constructed of lightweight, flexible material, such as webbed nylon and is capable of being worn on the back of a person, as a backpack. The apparat... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5558382 | Strap-style article carrier The invention provides an article carrier for heavy articles such as an outboard motor. It includes a pair of article-encircling straps including a rear strap loop for encircling the stern portion of an outboard motor and a front strap loop encircling the... | 09/24/1996 |
| 5542730 | Fire hose carrier An improved fire hose carrier which provides greater ease in handling and moving hose, particularly when under pressure, and which is readily attachable and detachable to and from a fire hose is disclosed. The device includes hose-encircling straps with h... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5503448 | Strap apparatus for hauling large objects Strap apparatus for carrying objects includes a basic "X" configuration of a strap with strap elements extending outwardly from the basic "X". The "X" portion of the strap apparatus is disposed at the bottom of an object to be carried and the outwardly ex... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5492385 | Automobile roof harness A harness for removing automobile roof panels such as targa tops and removable hard tops can include a pair of straps having fastening mechanisms disposed on ends thereof. The fastening mechanisms enable an individual to securely fit the harness about the... | 02/20/1996 |
| 5470119 | Flexible removable carrying harness A carrying harness for carrying cleaning apparatuses having casters at their bottom surface including a handle member, two lateral support members, two transverse members, and loops at the ends of the transverse members for engaging the casters. When the ... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5450991 | Combination storage belt and ski carrier accessory and method of conversion A combination storage belt and ski carrier accessory includes a belt mounting a pair of releasably and reversably attachable flexible members at each of a pair of opposite ends of the belt and a storage bag at an intermediate location thereon between the ... | 09/19/1995 |
| 5348362 | Portable carrier for wires, hoses and the like A carrier for supporting a coil formed from a length of wire or hose comprising: an arcuately shaped supported member defining a top support surface and a bottom support surface; a plurality of fasteners secured to a top surface at ends of the support mem... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5297835 | Strap style article carrier The invention provides an article carrier (10) having a handle (22) formed from flexible material at the top of the article that is to be carried (11). A pair of straps (18, 20) which form article-encircling loops are both connected to the handle (22). Wh... | 03/29/1994 |
| 5148956 | Article carrier A flexible article carrier having a flexible rectangular body with reinforcing panel attached to it which by sewing can be formed into pockets. Three strap combinations are fixed to what is normally the outside of the carrier, the first is for mounting th... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5147079 | Carrier device for containers The invention relates to a carrier device for containers, particularly plastic bottles, which may readily carried along by a person and permits a liquid supply to be readily handled. According to the invention, there is provided a strap assembly for the c... | 09/15/1992 |
| 5102178 | Carrying device A carrying device including an elongate flexible cord folded to define two cord lengths with a rigid tubular handle slidably mounted at the bight portion of the cord lengths. The cord lengths are alternately engaged through opposed ends of the intermediat... | 04/07/1992 |
| 4982885 | Interactive coupling devices A device for coupling two or more items such as luggage, which includes a longitudinal length of material with first and second groups of snaps at each end thereof for looping the longitudinal ends of the longitudinal length of material and a third group ... | 01/08/1991 |
