ARTICLE CARRYING SLING SYSTEMS

Abstract

A sling for carrying multiple items is disclosed herein. A sling useful for providing a strap having a plurality of pockets easily accessible for a user, particularly when being active. The device may comprise the strap having a front-side and a back-side, the plurality of pockets may be integrated across the front-side. The strap may be wearable over a shoulder and across a chest of the user. An armpit strap may be placed under an arm of the user and secure the strap on the user. The plurality of pockets may be sized to accommodate a variety of personal items (i.e., cell phone dimensions). Further, the plurality of pockets may include zipper and hook-and-loop fasteners. The strap may be adjustable for a comfortable fit.

Claims

1. A sling for carrying multiple items by a user, said user having a shoulder and a torso, said user defining a front, a back, a left side, and a right side, the sling comprising: a main strap having a first-end, a second-end, a front side, a back side, and a first length measured between the first-end and the second-end, the main strap sized and dimensioned to be worn over the shoulder on one of the left side and the right side, and about the front, the other of the left side and the right side, and the back of the torso of the user, and further configured to carry the multiple items, the main strap including a strap couple configured to couple the first-end to the second-end; a support strap having a third-end, a fourth-end, and a second length measured between the third-end and the fourth-end, the support strap sized and dimensioned to extend from the front side of the main strap, about the one of the left side and the right side of the torso, and to the back side of the main strap, the support strap including a front couple and a back couple, said front couple affixed to the support strap proximate the third-end and configured to couple with the front side of the main strap, the back couple affixed to the support strap proximate the fourth-end and configured to couple the back side of the main strap; and a carrier assembly having a fifth-end, a sixth-end, and a third length measured between the fifth-end and the sixth-end, the carrier assembly including a carrier body configured to attach to the main strap and a plurality of storage compartments affixed to the carrier body, each of said plurality of storage compartments configured to stow at least one of the multiple items; and a tertiary strap affixable near a sternum of a user and a scapula of said user such that said tertiary strap prevents vertical and horizontal movement of said assembly during use.

2. The sling of claim 1 wherein the carrier body includes a first strap aperture proximate the fifth-end and a second slot aperture proximate the sixth-end, the first strap aperture sized and dimensioned to permit the first-end of the main strap to pass through and couple with the carrier body, and the second strap aperture sized and dimensioned to permit the second-end of the main strap to pass through and couple with the carrier body.

3. The sling of claim 2, wherein the first strap aperture and the second strap aperture are sized and dimensioned to allow the carrier body to slide along the first length of the main strap.

4. The sling of claim 3, wherein the main strap defines a shoulder rest point, a front couple attach point and a back couple attach point, the front couple attach point and the back couple attach point being approximately equidistant from shoulder rest point, as measured along the first length.

5. The sling of claim 4, further comprising at least one shoulder pad configured to attach to the main strap and intersperse a padding between the main strap and the shoulder when the main strap is worn over the shoulder of the user, the shoulder pad having a seventh-end, an eighth-end, and a fourth length measured between the seventh-end and the eighth-end, the shoulder pad including a third strap aperture proximate the seventh-end and a fourth slot aperture proximate the eighth-end, the third strap aperture and the fourth strap aperture each sized and dimensioned to permit the first-end of the main strap to pass through and couple with the shoulder pad.

6. The sling of claim 5, wherein an underside of the shoulder pad further includes a non-slip surface affixed to the shoulder pad and configured to inhibit slippage on the shoulder of the user when the main strap is worn over the shoulder of the user.

7. The sling of claim 6, wherein the support strap includes an adjustable segment positioned between the third-end and the fourth-end, the adjustable segment configured to adjust the second length of the support strap.

8. The sling of claim 7, wherein the adjustable segment includes a stretchable material.

9. The sling of claim 8, wherein the plurality of storage compartments are internally padded.

10. The sling of claim 9, wherein at least one of the plurality of storage compartments includes closure configured to repeatedly open and close the at least one of the plurality of storage compartments, the closure including a zipper.

11. The sling of claim 9, wherein at least one of the plurality of storage compartments includes closure configured to repeatedly open and close the at least one of the plurality of storage compartments, the closure including a hook and loop fastener

12. The sling of claim 9, wherein the plurality of compartments includes a first-compartment configured to stow a first-item, said first-item displacing a volume between 60 and 70 cubic centimeters.

13. The sling of claim 12, wherein the plurality of compartments includes a second-compartment configured to a second-item, said second-item displacing a volume between 5 and 20 cubic centimeters.

14. The sling of claim 13, wherein the plurality of compartments includes a third-compartment configured to stow a third-item, said third-item displacing a volume between 30 and 50 cubic centimeters.

15. The sling of claim 14, wherein the plurality of compartments includes a fourth-compartment configured to stow a fourth-item, said fourth-item displacing a volume between 25 and 40 cubic centimeters.

16. The sling of claim 15, wherein the plurality of compartments includes a fifth-compartment configured to stow a fifth-item, said fifth-item displacing a volume between 20 and 45 cubic centimeters.

17. The sling of claim 1, wherein the carrier housing is made of a combination of cloth, quilting and fleece.

18. A sling for carrying multiple items by a user, said user having a shoulder and a torso, said user defining a front, a back, a left side, and a right side, the sling comprising: a main strap having a first-end, a second-end, a front side, a back side, and a first length measured between the first-end and the second-end, the main strap sized and dimensioned to be worn over the shoulder on one of the left side and the right side, and about the front, the other of the left side and the right side, and the back of the torso of the user, and further configured to carry the multiple items, the main strap including a strap couple configured to couple the first-end to the second-end; a support strap having a third-end, a fourth-end, and a second length measured between the third-end and the fourth-end, the support strap sized and dimensioned to extend from the front side of the main strap, about the one of the left side and the right side of the torso, and to the back side of the main strap, the support strap including a front couple and a back couple, said front couple affixed to the support strap proximate the third-end and configured to couple with the front side of the main strap, the back couple affixed to the support strap proximate the fourth-end and configured to couple the back side of the main strap; and a carrier assembly having a fifth-end, a sixth-end, and a third length measured between the fifth-end and the sixth-end, the carrier assembly including a carrier body configured to attach to the main strap and a plurality of storage compartments affixed to the carrier body, each of said plurality of storage compartments configured to stow at least one of the multiple items; and wherein the carrier body includes a first strap aperture proximate the fifth-end and a second slot aperture proximate the sixth-end, the first strap aperture sized and dimensioned to permit the first-end of the main strap to pass through and couple with the carrier body, and the second strap aperture sized and dimensioned to permit the second-end of the main strap to pass through and couple with the carrier body; wherein the first strap aperture and the second strap aperture are sized and dimensioned to allow the carrier body to slide along the first length of the main strap; wherein at least one of the plurality of storage compartments includes closure configured to repeatedly open and close the at least one of the plurality of storage compartments; and wherein the plurality of compartments comprises a first-compartment configured to stow a first-item displacing a volume between 60 and 70 cubic centimeters, a second-compartment configured to a second-item displacing a volume between 5 and 20 cubic centimeters, a third-compartment configured to stow a third-item displacing a volume between 30 and 50 cubic centimeters, a fourth-compartment configured to stow a fourth-item displacing a volume between 25 and 40 cubic centimeters, and a fifth-compartment configured to stow a fifth-item displacing a volume between 20 and 45 cubic centimeters.

19. The sling for carrying multiple items of claim 18, further comprising set of instructions; and wherein the sling for carrying multiple items is arranged as a kit.

20. A method for carrying items by a user, said user having a shoulder and a torso, said user defining a front, a back, a left side, and a right side, the sling comprising, the method comprising the following steps: providing a sling including a main strap having a first-end, a second-end, a front side, a back side, and a first length measured between the first-end and the second-end, the main strap sized and dimensioned to be worn over the shoulder on one of the left side and the right side, and about the front, the other of the left side and the right side, and the back of the torso of the user, and further configured to carry the multiple items, the main strap including a strap couple configured to couple the first-end to the second-end, a support strap having a third-end, a fourth-end, and a second length measured between the third-end and the fourth-end, the support strap sized and dimensioned to extend from the front side of the main strap, about the one of the left side and the right side of the torso, and to the back side of the main strap, the support strap including a front couple and a back couple, said front couple affixed to the support strap proximate the third-end and configured to couple with the front side of the main strap, the back couple affixed to the support strap proximate the fourth-end and configured to couple the back side of the main strap, and a carrier assembly having a fifth-end, a sixth-end, and a third length measured between the fifth-end and the sixth-end, the carrier assembly including a carrier body configured to attach to the main strap and a plurality of storage compartments affixed to the carrier body, each of said plurality of storage compartments configured to stow at least one of the multiple items; positioning the sling over the shoulder and about the torso of the user; adjusting the main strap and the support strap of the sling; placing at least one item inside at least one compartment of the sling; and wearing the sling.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, an article carrying sling systems, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 1A is a front view of a user wearing the sling for carrying multiple items during an in-use condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 1B is a back view of the user wearing the sling for carrying multiple items during an in-use condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the sling for carrying multiple items of FIGS. 1A and 1B, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 3 is a side view of the sling for carrying multiple items of FIGS. 1A-2, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the sling for carrying multiple items of FIGS. 1A-3, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 5 is a flow diagram illustrating a method of use for the sling for carrying multiple items, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to personal item carriers and more particularly to a sling for comfortably and conveniently carrying a plurality of personal items.

[0024] Generally, the sling may comprise a shoulder harness sling strap useful for any on the go active person. This secure yet fashionable sling will allow small personal items to be stored securely to the person. The sling may be designed to safely store items such as a cell phone, keys, money, wallet, chargers, headphones, and the like. It may be worn during normal daily activities ranging from errands, the work place or to the gym during a vigorous workout session catering to the athletic male or female. The adjustable shoulder strap is configured to allow for a customizable universal fit suitable for users of varying sizes.

[0025] The article carrying sling comprises a shoulder-strap forming a loop having a front-belt, a back-belt, and a first accessory-belt connecting the front-belt and the back-belt. A second accessory-belt may be included for forming a harness-strap configured to be placed below an armpit of the user. An upper-shoulder pad may be coupled to the front-belt near a shoulder of the wearer-user.

[0026] Further, a lower-shoulder pad may be coupled to the second accessory-belt. The article carrying sling may include a plurality of pockets across the front-belt. Fasteners may secure personal articles within the plurality of pockets. One or more of the plurality of pockets may be sized and configured to receive a specific article. The present disclosure may be advantageous in providing the article carrying sling that enables personal articles to be comfortably carried when the wearer-user may be active.

[0027] Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1A-4, various views of a sling 100 for carrying multiple items. FIGS. 1A and 1B shows front and rear views of a user 40 wearing the sling 100 during an in-use condition 50 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] As illustrated, the sling 100 for carrying multiple items may include a main strap 110, a support strap 120, a carrier assembly 130, and a shoulder pad 140. The user 40 includes at least one shoulder 20 and a torso 30 and the user 40 is defined by a front, a back, a left side, and a right side. Specifically, the sling 100 may comprise a main strap 110 having a first-end 112, a second-end 114, a front side (facing outwardly away from a body of the user 40), a back side (facing inwardly toward the body of the user 40), and a first length measured between the first-end 112 and the second-end 114. The main strap 110 is sized and dimensioned to be worn over the shoulder 20 on one of the left side and the right side, and about the front, the other of the left side and the right side, and the back of the torso 30 of the user 40, and further configured to carry multiple items.

[0029] In continuing to refer to FIGS. 1A and 1B, the main strap 110 is shown including a strap couple 116 configured to couple the first-end 112 to the second-end 114. The support strap 120 may have a third-end 122, a fourth-end 124, and a second length measured between the third-end 122 and the fourth-end 124, the support strap 120 sized and dimensioned to extend from the front side of the main strap 110, about the one of the left side and the right side of the torso 30, and to the back side of the main strap 110.

[0030] The support strap 120 may include a front couple and a back couple, the front couple affixed to the support strap 120 proximate the third-end 122 and configured to couple with the front side of the main strap 110, the back couple affixed to the support strap 120 proximate the fourth-end 124 and configured to couple the back side of the main strap 110.

[0031] A carrier assembly 130 may have a fifth-end 132, a sixth-end 134, and a third length measured between the fifth-end 132 and the sixth-end 134. The carrier assembly 130 may include a carrier body 136 configured to attach to the main strap 110 and a plurality of storage compartments 138 affixed to the carrier body 136, each of the plurality of storage compartments 138 configured to stow at least one of the multiple items.

[0032] Also shown is a tertiary strap 210. As shown tertiary strap 210 provides support, stability, and retention of sling 100 during active use. Tertiary strap 210 may include additional support to carrier body 136 such that sling 100 is more affixable to the body of user 40 such that sling 100 may not bounce, shift, and/or rotate during normal use.

[0033] Further, sling 100 may include multiple attachment points for each of support strap 120, and tertiary strap 210. As such, during use, unused attachment points (for each of support strap 120 and tertiary strap 210) may be inserted into carrier assembly 130, such that unused attachment points may be concealed and retained during use.

[0034] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the sling for carrying multiple items 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the sling for carrying multiple items 100 may include a main strap 110, a support strap 120, a carrier assembly 130, a shoulder pad 140, and an under-arm body 150. Also shown in FIG. 2 is tertiary strap 210 as previously discussed.

[0035] As shown in FIG. 2, the carrier body 136 includes a first strap aperture proximate the fifth-end 132 and a second slot aperture proximate the sixth-end 134, the first strap aperture sized and dimensioned to permit the first-end 112 of the main strap 110 to pass through and couple with the carrier body 136, and the second strap aperture sized and dimensioned to permit the second-end 114 of the main strap 110 to pass through and couple with the carrier body 136. As may be appreciated, the first strap aperture and the second strap aperture are sized and dimensioned to allow the carrier body 136 to slide along the first length of the main strap 110.

[0036] In continuing to refer to FIG. 2, the main strap 110 defines a shoulder rest point, a front couple attach point and a back couple attach point, the front couple attach point and the back couple attach point being approximately equidistant from shoulder rest point, as measured along the first length, further may comprise a shoulder pad 140 configured to attach to the main strap 110 and intersperse a padding between the main strap 110 and the shoulder 20 when the main strap 110 may be worn over the shoulder 20 of the user 10, the shoulder pad 140 may have a seventh-end 142, an eighth-end 144, and a fourth length measured between the seventh-end 142 and the eighth-end 144. The shoulder pad 140 may include a third strap aperture proximate the seventh-end 142 and a fourth slot aperture proximate the eighth-end 144.

[0037] The third strap aperture and the fourth strap aperture each sized and dimensioned to permit the first-end 112 of the main strap 110 to pass through and couple with the shoulder pad 140. Further, an underside of the shoulder pad 140 may include a non-slip surface affixed to the shoulder pad 140 and configured to inhibit slippage on the shoulder 20 of the user 10 when the main strap 110 is worn over the shoulder 20 of the user 10.

[0038] In referring now to FIGS. 2 and 3, the support strap 120 is shown including an adjustable segment positioned between the third-end 122 and the fourth-end 124. The adjustable segment may be configured to adjust the second length of the support strap 120. In one embodiment, the adjustable segment may comprise a stretchable material. In other embodiments, the adjustable segment may comprise deformable material.

[0039] In continuing to refer to FIGS. 2 and 3, the plurality of storage compartments 138 may be internally padded. At least one of the plurality of storage compartments 138 may include a closure configured to repeatedly open and close the at least one of the plurality of storage compartments 138. In one embodiment, the closure may include a zipper. In other embodiments, the closure may include a hook and loop fastener, snap buttons, magnetic buttons, and the like.

[0040] Preferably, the plurality of compartments 138 may include a first-compartment configured to stow a first-item, the first-item displacing a volume between 60 and 70 cubic centimeters (such as a mobile phone or the like).

[0041] Further, the plurality of compartments 138 may include a second-compartment configured to a second-item, the second-item displacing a volume between 5 and 20 cubic centimeters (such as a charging device). As may be appreciated, the second-compartment containing a charging device may be located proximate the first-compartment containing a mobile phone allowing the mobile phone to be charged by the charging device.

[0042] Even further, the plurality of compartments 138 may include a third-compartment configured to stow a third-item 43, the third-item 43 displacing a volume between 30 and 50 cubic centimeters. The third-compartment may be structured and dimensioned to stow a variety of items, such as headphones, earphones, and other objects. Also, tertiary strap 210 may also include capabilities to stow similar items as compartment 138.

[0043] Even further, the plurality of compartments 138 may include a fourth-compartment configured to stow a fourth-item 44, the fourth-item 44 displacing a volume between 25 and 40 cubic centimeters. The fourth-compartment may be structured and dimensioned to stow a variety of items, such as a wallet, a money clip, credit cards, identification, and the like. In one embodiment, the fourth-compartment may comprise a window having a transparent holder. The transparent holder may be useful for inserting identification such that the identification is readily visible.

[0044] Even further, the plurality of compartments 138 may include a fifth-compartment configured to stow a fifth-item, the fifth-item displacing a volume between 20 and 45 cubic centimeters. The fifth-compartment may be structured and dimensioned to stow a variety of items, such as a set of keys, access cards, gum or mints, candy bars, and the like. In one embodiment, the carrier housing may be made of a combination of cloth, quilting and fleece.

[0045] According to one embodiment, the sling 100 for carrying multiple items may be arranged as a kit. The kit may include the sling 100 and a set of instructions. The instructions may detail functional relationships in relation to the structure of the sling 100 for carrying multiple items (such that the sling 100 for carrying multiple items can be used, maintained, or the like, in a preferred manner).

[0046] FIG. 4 shows an exploded view of the sling for carrying multiple items 100 of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As above, the sling for carrying multiple items 100 may include a main strap 110, a support strap 120, a carrier assembly 130, a shoulder pad 140, and an under-arm body 150.

[0047] As shown, the sling 100 may comprise a main strap 110 having a first-end 112, a second-end 114, a front side (facing outwardly away from a body of the user 40), a back side (facing inwardly toward the body of the user 40), and a first length measured between the first-end 112 and the second-end 114. The main strap 110 is sized and dimensioned to be worn over the shoulder 20 on one of the left side and the right side, and about the front, the other of the left side and the right side, and the back of the torso 30 of the user 40, and further configured to carry multiple items. The main strap 110 may comprise a strap couple 116 configured to couple the first-end 112 to the second-end 114.

[0048] The support strap 120 may have a third-end 122, a fourth-end 124, and a second length measured between the third-end 122 and the fourth-end 124, the support strap 120 sized and dimensioned to extend from the front side of the main strap 110, about the one of the left side and the right side of the torso 30, and to the back side of the main strap 110. The support strap 120 may further include a front couple and a back couple, the front couple affixed to the support strap 120 proximate the third-end 122 and configured to couple with the front side of the main strap 110, the back couple affixed to the support strap 120 proximate the fourth-end 124 and configured to couple the back side of the main strap 110. A carrier assembly 130 may have a fifth-end 132, a sixth-end 134, and a third length measured between the fifth-end 132 and the sixth-end 134. The carrier assembly 130 may include a carrier body 136 configured to attach to the main strap 110 and a plurality of storage compartments 138 affixed to the carrier body 136, each of the plurality of storage compartments 138 configured to stow at least one of the multiple items.

[0049] The carrier body 136 may include a first strap aperture proximate the fifth-end 132 and a second slot aperture proximate the sixth-end 134, the first strap aperture sized and dimensioned to permit the first-end 112 of the main strap 110 to pass through and couple with the carrier body 136, and the second strap aperture sized and dimensioned to permit the second-end 114 of the main strap 110 to pass through and couple with the carrier body 136. As may be appreciated, the first strap aperture and the second strap aperture are sized and dimensioned to allow the carrier body 136 to slide along the first length of the main strap 110.

[0050] The main strap 110 defines a shoulder rest point, a front couple attach point and a back couple attach point, the front couple attach point and the back couple attach point being approximately equidistant from shoulder rest point, as measured along the first length, further may comprise a shoulder pad 140 configured to attach to the main strap 110 and intersperse a padding between the main strap 110 and the shoulder 20 when the main strap 110 may be worn over the shoulder 20 of the user 10, the shoulder pad 140 may have a seventh-end 142, an eighth-end 144, and a fourth length measured between the seventh-end 142 and the eighth-end 144. The shoulder pad 140 may include a third strap aperture proximate the seventh-end 142 and a fourth slot aperture proximate the eighth-end 144. The third strap aperture and the fourth strap aperture each sized and dimensioned to permit the first-end 112 of the main strap 110 to pass through and couple with the shoulder pad 140. Further, an underside of the shoulder pad 140 may include a non-slip surface affixed to the shoulder pad 140 and configured to inhibit slippage on the shoulder 20 of the user 10 when the main strap 110 is worn over the shoulder 20 of the user 10.

[0051] FIG. 5 is a flow diagram 550 illustrating a method 500 for using a sling 100 for carrying items by a user 40, the user 40 having a shoulder 20 and a torso 30, the user defined by a front, a back, a left side, and a right side, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the method 500 for using the sling 100 for carrying items may include the steps of: step one 501, providing the sling 100 for carrying items; step two 502, positioning the sling 100 for carrying items over the shoulder 20 and about the torso 30 of the user 40; step three 503, adjusting a main strap 110 and a support strap 120 of the sling 100; step four 504, placing at least one item inside at least one compartment 138 of the carrier assembly 130 of the sling 100; and step five 505, wearing the sling 100 and enjoying ready-access to the at least one item by the user 40.

[0052] It should be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference. The use of step of should not be interpreted as step for, in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. 112(f). It should also be noted that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods for the sling 100 for carrying multiple items (e.g., different step orders within above-mentioned list, elimination or addition of certain steps, including or excluding certain maintenance steps, etc.), are taught herein.

[0053] The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.