A mat may be transitioned into at least three different operational configurations: (1) a substantially flat work surface configuration, for using the mat as a work or play surface; (2) a funnel like collection configuration, for facilizing collection and/or clean-up of articles upon a top of the mat; and (3) a folded configuration, for storage of the mat. The mat may have a removably sealable trapdoor for emptying of articles collected above the trapdoor. The trapdoor may be utilized in the funnel like collection configuration. Straps and/or handles may be used to transition from the substantially flat work surface configuration to the funnel like collection configuration.

A hand lifting device and a projection apparatus are provided. The hand lifting device is adapted to carry an object, and includes a support pad and a carrying strap. The support pad has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, and has two first connecting portions. The carrying strap has two end portions, and the two end portions respectively have a second connecting portion. The carrying strap is configured to partially surround the object, such that the second connecting portions of the carrying strap are respectively detachably connected to the first connecting portions of the support pad. The projection apparatus comprises the above hand lifting device and a projector.

A portable cup holder contains: multiple placing sheets, a connection shaft, and a first carry strap. A respective placing sheet includes a receiving orifice defined on a first side thereof, and the respective placing sheet includes a rotating orifice formed on a second side thereof. The connection shaft is inserted through the rotating orifice of the respective placing sheet to rotate the respective placing sheet along the connection shaft, and the connection shaft includes a hollow orifice and a partition post horizontally extending in the hollow orifice. The first carry strap is formed in a ring shape and includes an accommodation space defined inside the first carry strap, the partition post of the connection shaft is received in the accommodation space of the first carry strap so that the first carry strap is connected with the connection shaft and is pulled to the partition post upward or downward.

Several strap apparatuses employing different strap configurations for securing unwieldy objects are disclosed herein. Strap apparatus embodiments can employ a fulcrum with a plurality of straps attached to the fulcrum. For example, an embodiment can include four straps attached to the fulcrum at the corners using D-clips and stitching. Straps can be interconnected using buckle fasteners and tightened using cinch clips or other means. Another embodiment can include straps with enlarged ends that can be attached to the fulcrum through openings. Handles can be attached to the straps to enable a user to adjust the straps for carrying an unwieldy object. Cross straps can be included to further secure the apparatus during transport of an object.

Strap apparatuses for assisting a user carry an unwieldy object are disclosed. Several different strap configurations can be employed and connected to a fulcrum. Unwieldy objects can be mounted to the fulcrum and secured to a user by tightening straps. The improved strap apparatus allows a user to safely carry an unwieldy object and easily release the object if necessary to prevent an accident.

Embodiments of an apparatus for carrying a hat are disclosed. The apparatus has an elongated strap having a length extending between first and second ends. A belt buckle and belt buckle holes are provided in the strap to enable adjustment of the strap length. A first plurality of interlinked rings connects the first end of the strap to a first finger lever on a clip, and a second plurality of interlinked rings connects the second end of the strap to a second finger lever of the clip. The interlinked rings enable at least partial rotation of each end relative to the clip. The clip is used to attach to and carry a hat.

A pillow carrying assembly includes a pair of pouches. Each of the pouches has a width that is greater than a length of the pouches such that each of the pouches has a rectangular shape to accommodate a sleeping pillow. Each of the pouches has an entrance extending into the pouches to facilitate the sleeping pillows to be inserted into the pouches. A pair of closures is provided and each of the closures is movably integrated into a respective one of the pouches for opening and closing the entrance in the respective pouch. A strap is coupled between the pouches and the strap can be worn over a user's shoulder for carrying the pillows stored in the pouches.

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.

A sling for a firearm or luggage is provided comprising a pad comprising a single layer closed cell foam body defining a first surface and a second surface and a plurality of slots extending therethrough from the upper surface to the lower surface; and a binding secured to the periphery of the pad. The pad can be configured in a variety of ways to provide slings for carrying firearms and luggage. An embodiment of the pad is a backpanel having four sides and four corners that can be releasably connected to a chest pack such as a binocular case.

A shopping bag carrier device includes a shoulder strap formed in a continuous closed loop and including a spaced arrangement of hooks on an outer facing side of the shoulder strap. Each of the hooks includes a stem and a curled portion surrounding a handle containment area for holding the handles of shopping bags. A rivet secures a top portion of the stem to the shoulder strap. In use, the shoulder strap is placed over the user's shoulder and shopping bags containing purchased items are hung on the spaced arrangement of hooks, thereby freeing up the user's arms and hands for performing other tasks such as opening doors, pushing elevator buttons and retrieving and using keys to open a door.