A45F2003/002

Lanyard Assembly
20180310696 · 2018-11-01 ·

A multi-use lanyard assembly that includes an elongate flexible body, a pair of clamps that engage the elongate flexible body, and a pair of clasps that are secured to the opposite distal ends of the elongate flexible body. The elongate flexible body is preferably provided as a cord or a strap that is folded over upon itself to define respective first and second portions of the elongate flexible body. Each of the clamps is oriented to be moveable along and engage both of the first and second portions of the elongate flexible body. Each of the first and second clamp portions is securable relative to the first and second portions of the elongate flexible body at various discrete positions such that the lanyard assembly can achieve various configurations associated with securing the lanyard assembly and associated accessories relative to a user.

PORTABLE STORAGE CONTAINER

A portable insulated storage container includes a body which has an outer liner, an inner liner defining an internal storage volume, and an opening extending through the outer liner and the inner liner for accessing the internal storage volume. The portable insulated storage container may also contain insulation positioned between the inner liner and the outer liner. The storage container may also include a closure mechanism configured for selectively providing access to the internal storage volume through the opening when the closure mechanism is an opened position and for closing the opening when the closure mechanism in a closed position. The closure mechanism includes a first rigid member hingedly attached to a second rigid member together defining a perimeter of the opening.

Wearable weapon license identification
12075903 · 2024-09-03 ·

A wearable weapon license identification that folds onto itself into wallet configuration so that it can be readily stowed or carried in a pocket and unfolds into a deployed configuration so that it can be donned by a user. The identification includes a front placard, a rear placard and a pair of shoulder straps. The front placard folds over itself to form a wallet style pouch for receiving the rear placard and the shoulder straps therein. The front placard also includes a flat transparent pocket for receiving a state firearm license card, driver's license or other identification card, which is visible when the identification is deployed and donned by a user. Both the front and rear placards have indicia or lettering that is visible when the identification is unfolded and donned by a user.

Sack For Transporting Pillow
20240358131 · 2024-10-31 ·

Disclosed herein, in one aspect, is a sack for holding a pillow. The sack includes a body defining a pocket that is sized to receive a pillow. The body has a top and a bottom that are spaced along a first axis and first and second lateral ends that are spaced along a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis. The pocket has an opening at the first lateral end of the body. The sack further includes a sleeve extending outwardly from the body. The sleeve defines a receiving space (e.g., slot) extending along the first axis. The slot is configured to receive (optionally, receive therethrough) a handle of a suitcase.

Support system and carrying case for optical instrument
09872553 · 2018-01-23 ·

A support system for an optical instrument having a neck strap with lower ends for supporting the instrument on the torso of a user, the system including an carrying case having a top opening and supportable by a pair of elastomeric case support straps each coupleable to an intermediate portion of the neck strap to position the case to enclose the instrument, and a strap assembly coupleable to the lower portion of the case and attachable to a belt or garment of a user, wherein downward displacement of the case will expose the instrument for removal and elevation to eye level use by the user, whereby the case will be elevated and returned to its carrying position, and a case lid having a closure fastener releaseable upon downward movement of the case for permitting removal and reception of the instrument for use and storage.

Bag apparatus
09872548 · 2018-01-23 ·

The present invention discloses, inter alia, a bag apparatus having a main body with different portions. Aspects of embodiments of the invention contemplate the apparatus having side portions and curved ends that enable the apparatus to hug the contours of a user and efficiently distribute the weight of the apparatus and contents thereby relieving pressures and stresses normally encountered with contemporary bags. Additional aspects contemplate straps to enable the apparatus to be carried by a user in a number of ways.

EXPANDABLE PORTABLE TACKLE CONTAINER AND TIPPET DISPENSING METHOD AND DEVICE

The present disclosure relates to methods and device for carrying fishing equipment and accessories and for dispensing tippet or leader from a tackle container. In at least one embodiment the portable container comprises a first housing and a second housing that are pivotably connected. Each of the housings can be configured so as to define a plurality of hollow spaces therein, wherein at least one hollow space includes a tippet control system. In additional embodiments, the portable container can further include one or more expansion housings.

ADJUSTABLE CARRY STRAP
20180014627 · 2018-01-18 ·

An apparatus includes a sleeve formed with a longitudinal interior void. A transverse aperture extends through a side of the sleeve into the longitudinal interior void. A cord passes through a first end and a second end of the sleeve, through the longitudinal interior void, and outward through a transverse aperture formed in the sleeve. The portion of the cord passing through the transverse aperture forms a slack loop held by a cord lock. The apparatus may be used to suspend an object from a person's neck or shoulder.

SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR CARRYING STRAP AND CARRYING STRAP FOR DISTRIBUTING LOAD
20180017207 · 2018-01-18 ·

The present invention is directed to a carrying strap for devices such as cameras, bags and the like which focuses the weight supported by the carrying strap over the underlying major muscles of the neck or shoulder. The carrying strap is provided with support structures releasably attached to the carrying strap to lie over the underlying muscles of the neck or shoulder, the support structures extending below the carrying strap to transfer the weight of the device to the underlying muscles of the neck or shoulder.

Tablet pouch with built-in tether retractor

A pouch for a tablet computer includes a first panel and a second panel attached to the first panel along a lower pouch end, where the pouch is operable between open and closed pouch positions. In the closed pouch position the second panel aligns with the first panel and defines a pouch compartment sized to hold a tablet computer. A closure is installed between the first panel and the second panel. A quantity of padding is disposed on an inside face of the first panel and defines a retractor recess. A retractor pocket is defined within the retractor recess and has a retractor cable opening. A retractor is disposed in the retractor pocket and has a retractor cable operable through the retractor cable opening between a retracted position and an extended position. A connector on the distal cable end is constructed for attachment to the tablet computer.