Interchangeable strap attachment and item for receiving the attachment

Abstract

An interchangeable strap attachment that can be detachably attached to a musical instrument strap or firearm strap that has a receptacle for receiving the attachment. The interchangeable strap attachment has a body with two ends; both ends have at least one dimension sized to fit within, around or onto the receptacle or receptacles of the musical instrument strap or firearm strap. The bottom underside of the interchangeable strap attachment has an attaching device near each end that attaches to the receiving devices on the body of the musical instrument strap or firearm strap.

Claims

1. An interchangeable strap attachment for detachable attachment to a receptacle of an item, the attachment comprising: a body having at least one dimension that is sized to fit within, onto, or around the receptacle or receptacles of a musical instrument strap or firearm strap.

2. An item having a receptacle or receptacles for detachably attaching the interchangeable strap attachment of claim 1.

3. The item of claim 1 and claim 2, wherein the item is selected from musical, instrument straps or firearm straps.

4. The item of claim 2, wherein the receptacle comprises: at least one dimension or means of attachment, to fit around, onto, or together with the body of the interchangeable strap attachment.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Drawing 1 shows the top and side views of a musical instrument strap in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 1A and 1B show top and side views of a musical instrument strap with empty receptacles; FIGS. 1C and 1D show top and side views of an interchangeable strap attachment; FIGS. 1E and 1F shows the top and side views of musical instrument strap with an interchangeable strap attachment attached within the receptacles;

[0022] Drawing 2 shows the top and side views of a firearm strap. FIGS. 2A and 2B show top and side views of a firearm strap with empty receptacles; FIGS. 2C and 2D show top and side views of an interchangeable strap attachment; FIGS. 2E and 2F shows the top and side views of a firearm strap with an interchangeable strap attachment attached within the receptacles in accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Drawing 3 shows the top and side views of a musical instrument strap. FIGS. 3A and 3B show the top and side views of a musical instrument strap with empty receptacles; FIGS. 3C and 3D show top and side views of an interchangeable strap attachment; FIGS. 3E and 3F show to the top and side views of a musical instrument strap with an interchangeable strap attachment attached onto the receptacles in accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Drawing 4 shows the top and side views of a musical instrument strap. FIGS. 4A and 4B show the top and side views of a musical instrument strap with an empty receptacle; FIGS. 4C and 4D show top and side views of an interchangeable strap attachment; FIGS. 4E and 4F show the top and side views of a musical instrument strap with an interchangeable strap attachment attached onto the receptacle in accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0025] The following description is of a preferred embodiment.

[0026] The types of items for receiving an interchangeable strap attachment are a musical instrument strap (strap that supports a musical instrument) or a firearm strap (strap that supports a firearm). As will be recognized by persons skilled in the art, a musical instrument strap surface or a firearm strap surface may be manufactured to have a receptacle or receptacles for receiving an interchangeable strap attachment. Interchangeable strap attachments may be standardized such that a single interchangeable strap attachment can fit into, onto, or around a variety of musical instrument straps and firearm straps, or that a single musical instrument strap or firearm strap can be fitted with a variety of interchangeable strap attachments.

[0027] In examples of the present invention a musical instrument strap or firearm strap has one or more receptacles or chambers for receiving an interchangeable strap attachment. The receptacle or receptacles comprise of a musical instrument strap or firearm strap having at least one dimension to fit around, onto, or together with the body of an interchangeable strap attachment. The body of the interchangeable strap attachment will have at least one dimension sized to fit around, within, or onto the receptacle of a musical instrument strap or firearm strap.

[0028] In one example, the receptacles are pockets attached to the musical instrument strap or firearm strap on two opposing ends and the interchangeable strap attachment has a portion on two opposing ends that are sized to insert into the pocket openings, the musical instrument strap or firearm strap also has a securing attachment device such as but not limited to Velcro on two opposing ends and the back underneath side of interchangeable strap attachment also has a securing attachment device on two opposing ends which attach to the securing attachment devices on the musical instrument strap or firearm strap.

[0029] In another example the musical instrument strap or firearm strap has a receptacle with an attachment device such as, but not limited to a D-Ring attached at two opposing ends and the interchangeable strap attachment has a portion on the two opposing ends that connects to or loops through the attachment device on the two opposing ends of the musical instrument strap or firearm strap. The portion that loops through the attachment device is then secured with but not limited to Chicago screws, Velcro, snaps, or other types of detachable securing devices.

[0030] In another example the musical instrument strap or firearm strap has a receptacle with an attachment device such as but not limited to Velcro on the front top side and the interchangeable strap attachment has an attachment device such as but not limited to Velcro on the back underneath side, which is then connected to the securing attachment device or devices on the musical instrument strap or firearm strap.

[0031] The body of the interchangeable strap attachment may be made of any suitable material. In certain examples, an interchangeable strap attachment made of leather may be used; the shape of the interchangeable strap attachment having at least one dimension sized to fit around, onto, or within a receptacle, and further the interchangeable strap attachment may contain decorative elements. The musical instrument strap or firearm strap may be of any material known to a musical instrument strap or firearm strap manufacturer including, without limitation, leather, fabric, plastic, rubber, metal, or combinations thereof.

[0032] The interchangeable strap attachment may be any shape provided it has as least one dimension that is sized to fit around, onto, or within a receptacle of a musical instrument strap or firearm strap.

[0033] External force must be applied to attach or detach the interchangeable strap attachment with respect to a receptacle. Typically, a musical instrument strap wearer will push the interchangeable strap attachment into or onto the receptacle of a musical instrument strap such that the interchangeable strap attachment engages a surface of the receptacle. Any surface of the receptacle may be engaged provided that a secure fit is achieved. Once attached an interchangeable strap attachment remains secure until sufficient force is exerted on the attachment, either by pushing or pulling, or unscrewing, to cause the attachment to be released from engagement with the receptacle. Accordingly, examples of the present invention demonstrate a simplified and convenient system for attaching or detaching an interchangeable strap attachment within, around, or onto, a musical instrument strap or firearm strap receptacle.

[0034] The present invention is further illustrated using examples that are depicted in the drawings.

[0035] FIGS. 1A and 1B on Drawing 1 show the top and side views of a musical instrument strap (2) having receptacles (3) and FIGS. 1C and 1D show the top and side views of an interchangeable strap attachment (4) and FIGS. 1E and 1F show the top and side views of a musical instrument strap (2) having an interchangeable strap attachment (4) attached within the receptacles (3). The interchangeable strap attachment (4) has a body (5) that has a portion (6) on two opposing ends that are sized to fit snugly into the receptacles (3), the musical instrument strap (2) also has a securing attachment device (7) such as but not limited to pieces of Velcro on two opposing ends and the back underneath side of the interchangeable strap attachment (4) has a securing attachment device (7) on two opposing ends which attach to the securing attachment device (7) on the musical instrument strap(2).

[0036] FIGS. 2A and 2B on Drawing 2 show the top and side views of a firearm strap (8) having receptacles (9) and FIGS. 2C and 2D show the top and side views of an interchangeable strap attachment (10) and FIGS. 2E and 2F show the top and side views of a firearm strap (8) having an interchangeable strap attachment (10) attached within the receptacles (9). The interchangeable strap attachment (10) has a portion (11) on two opposing ends that are sized to fit snugly into the receptacles (9), the firearm strap (8) also has a securing attachment device (12) such as but not limited to pieces of Velcro on two opposing ends and the back underneath side of the interchangeable strap attachment (10) has a securing attachment device (12) on two opposing ends which attach to the securing attachment device (12) on the firearm strap (8).

[0037] FIGS. 3A and 3B on Drawing 3 show the top and side views of a musical instrument strap (13) having receptacles (14) and FIGS. 3C and 3D show the top and side views of an interchangeable strap attachment (15) and FIGS. 3E and 3F show the top and side views of a musical instrument strap (13) having an interchangeable strap attachment (15) attached to the receptacles (14). The interchangeable strap attachment (15) has a portion (16) on two opposing ends that are sized to fit through and around the receptacles (14), the portion (16) that was fitted through and around the receptacles (14) is then secured with securing device such as but not limited to Chicago Screws, the musical instrument strap (13) also has a securing attachment device (17) such as but not limited to Velcro, on two opposing ends and the back underneath side of the interchangeable strap attachment (15) has a securing attachment device (17) on two opposing ends which attach to the securing attachment device (17) on the musical instrument strap (13).

[0038] FIGS. 4A and 4B on Drawing 4 show the top and side views of a musical instrument strap (18) having a receptacle (19) and FIGS. 4C and 4D show the top and side views of an interchangeable strap attachment (20) and FIGS. 4E and 4F show the top and side views of a musical instrument strap (18) having an interchangeable strap attachment (20) attached to the receptacle (19). The musical instrument strap (18) has a securing attachment device such as but not limited to Velcro on the body of the musical instrument strap (18) and the back underneath side of the interchangeable strap attachment (20) has a securing attachment device (21) which attaches to the receptacle (19) on the musical instrument strap (18).

[0039] All citations are hereby incorporated by reference.

[0040] The present invention has been described with regard to one or more embodiments. However, it will be apparent to persons skilled in the art that a number of variations and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the claims.