A45F2005/006

A CAMERA STRAP
20230157439 · 2023-05-25 ·

A strap changeable between a first and second modes. In the first mode, the strap is movable, and, in the second, the strap is locked. The strap includes a mount removably attaching the strap to a camera. The mount includes a first strap portion that includes a first plurality of strap elements, each including a hole. The first strap portion further includes a first line connected to the mount and extending through the hole of each strap element of the first plurality such that the first plurality are arranged adjacent to each other along the first line. The mount includes a line tightening mechanism to tighten the first line to change the strap from the first mode to the second. The first plurality of strap elements, in the first mode, are movable, and, in the second, the first plurality of strap elements are locked.

Rotatable Connector
20230157440 · 2023-05-25 ·

A rotatable connector formed from two parts, each comprising a body extending from a connecting head having a first face and an opposed second face, the second face having an arcuate tail section on an outer perimeter edge and shaped to be received by a tail socket defined between the first face and a pin extending from a proximal end of the body. When the two parts are engaged, the connecting heads are coaxial to define an axis of rotation. When the parts are rotated on the axis relative to one another, the tail section of the first part travels through the tail socket of the second part and the tail section of the second part travels through the tail socket of the first part, thereby connecting the two parts together. When the parts are rotated in the opposite direction, the parts are disconnected from each other.

PORTABLE HAND AND BODY WASHING SYSTEM
20230109768 · 2023-04-13 ·

A portable hand and body washing kit, providing the most effective form of sanitation and hygiene. Embodying various components to allow washing capability anywhere. Composed of a water transport vessel, an attachable water dispensing nozzle, cleaning agent, and drying agent for wiping hands and other body parts. Stored in a lightweight and portable carrier for easy transport and utilization.

SECUREMENT APPARATUS FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
20230109297 · 2023-04-06 · ·

A securement apparatus for a portable electronic device including a body having a panel and a plurality of elastomeric retainers secured to and extending from the panel. Each retainer forming a loop defining an opening, the openings adapted to receive therein a corner of a handheld electronic device. A tether is connected to and extending from the body. A strap is secured to the tether. An attachment device is operably connected to the strap to secure the apparatus to a member.

SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE
20230108315 · 2023-04-06 · ·

Systems and apparatuses for supporting electronic devices are described. Such systems and apparatuses provide significant adaptability to position an electronic device in commonly used locations by using an interface that is readily provided in virtually any location. Furthermore, the systems and apparatuses described herein include cradles that adaptable to a wide array of electronic device dimensions, including width and depth or thickness.

Personal Device Leash
20230104994 · 2023-04-06 ·

A leash assembly is attached to a personal device. The leash assembly includes a housing, a cord expending from the housing, and a chain extending from the cord and attached to the device. The cord is retractable into the housing and the chain is blocked from retracting into the housing. The chain may be pivotally attached to a base attached to the device by a single sided adhesive tab, or pad, or other adhesive or mechanical structure sufficient to retain the chain on the device so that the device cannot easily be accidentally removed. The device may be directly attached to the housing of the leash assembly by mechanical or magnetic features, and when the attachment is magnetic, a magnetic field disruptor may reside between the magnets and the device.

Retainer assembly having a rotatable, releasable snap button engagement
11648426 · 2023-05-16 ·

An assembly is disclosed, the assembly for providing release structure to a lanyard or strap adapted to be worn on the body, such as a neck strap. The release structure consists of a snap button assembly configured such that the release pull generated by tension in the strap is directed along an axis perpendicular to the closure and rotation plane of the male and female portion of the snap button assemblies. With structure to configure a release pull in such an axis, a safety feature is provided to the wearer such that tension in the strap, when it reaches a sufficient force to overcome the closure forces of the snap button assembly, will release the closed snap button and allow the strap to fall away from the body. Also, as in the case of a firefighter wearing an SCBA fire mask, it prevents the firefighter from being entangled or tethered if the strap were to get accidentally hooked or caught on something. The breakaway will allow the firefighter to continue using the mask with no interruption of breathing air from the mask. In lanyards and tool holders, those fall away from the body. In the case of a firefighter, the mask does not fall away from the body.

Wrist Secured Assembly
20230141717 · 2023-05-11 ·

An assembly to be worn on the wrist of person is disclosed. The assembly consists essentially of a first closed loop disposed about a first axis and a second closed loop disposed about a second axis. The second axis is oriented transverse to the first axis. The first closed loop is sized to be removably secured to a wearer's wrist. The second loop, secured to the first closed loop material, is adapted to removably retain a cigarette lighter or an e-cigarette. The second loop may removably retain a tool and a light source.

Method and apparatus for multi-attachment accessory holder
11653747 · 2023-05-23 · ·

Provided is a disclosure for a multi-attachment accessory holder that includes a main body configured to couple a first side of the main body to an accessory device. The main body is configured to hold a magnet, and the main body includes one or more coupling points for attaching an ancillary accessory.

TETHER SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR HANDHELD DEVICES
20230200522 · 2023-06-29 ·

A tether system and apparatus is provided for securing a handheld device to a user. The tether apparatus includes a harness having an elastomeric body configured to engage the plurality of corners of the handheld device thereby releasably securing the elastomeric body to the handheld device, a fastener configured for releasably engaging an article worn or borne by a user, and an elongated tether interconnecting the fastener and the harness. A first end of the tether is connected to the elastomeric body, and a second end of the tether is connected to the fastener. The elastomeric body and the elongated tether may be monolithically formed. The tether apparatus allows a user to easily retrieve the handheld device if dropped.