Personal item carrying system
10278482 ยท 2019-05-07
Inventors
Cpc classification
A45C2011/002
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A45F2200/0516
HUMAN NECESSITIES
A45F3/005
HUMAN NECESSITIES
International classification
A45F5/00
HUMAN NECESSITIES
Abstract
An item carrying system incorporates a circumferentially adjustable waist band assembly having a pair of pouches adjustably positionable on either side of the waist band. Each pouch has a plurality of pockets and storage spaces. Each pouch also comprises a solar panel in electric communication with at least one charging port. The entire system is waterproof and buoyant.
Claims
1. A waist belt pouch system, comprising: a strap assembly having a first strap end and a second strap end, the first strap end and a second strap end are conjoined to each other with a strap coupling, the first strap end and the second strap end are attached to the strap coupling that provides a continuous encircling strap assembly, the first strap end and the second strap end are each attached to the strap coupling with at least one strap fastener, the at least one strap fastener is fixed from the strap coupling, the first strap end has a first adjustment device located along a length thereof to enable relative length adjustment thereof, the first strap end has a portion that loops back through the first adjustment device and has a means to enable retention of a desired position thereof, the second strap end has a portion that loops back through a second adjustment device and has a means to enable retention of a desired position thereof, the at least one strap fastener is detachable from the strap coupling; a first pouch having a first pouch front portion and a first pouch rear portion, the first pouch rear portion having a rear wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of side walls that define a hollow rear interior for holding stored items therein, the top wall has a first pouch fastener to enable access to the rear interior yet seal the interior from the environment, the rear facing surface of the rear wall of the first pouch rear portion has a first pouch strap loop affixed thereto and oriented such that opposing longitudinal ends thereof are open to the environment, the first pouch front portion is located on the front of the first pouch rear portion and is centered thereon, the first pouch front portion has a front wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of sidewalls that defines a hollow front interior; and a second pouch having a second pouch front portion and a second pouch rear portion, the second pouch front portion is located on a front of the second pouch rear portion and centered thereon, the second pouch front portion has a front wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of sidewalls that defines a hollow front interior, affixed or otherwise attached to the front wall of the second pouch front portion is a plurality of pockets, the top wall has a pouch fastener to enable access to the rear interior yet seal the interior from the environment, the pockets have a second pouch fastener to provide access to interiors thereof, the first pouch and the second pouch for holding various sundries and items typically carried by a user pouch is adjustably positioned on any desired strap end, the first pouch is adjustably positioned along the first strap end of the strap assembly and the second pouch is adjustably positioned along the second strap end, the rear facing surface of the rear wall of the second pouch rear portion has a second pouch strap loop affixed thereto and oriented such that opposing longitudinal ends thereof are open to the environment, the open longitudinal ends are in environmental communication with each other, such that a continuous pass-through section is present, the pass-through section is sized to enable any part of the first strap end or the second strap end of the strap assembly to pass through, thereby enabling the second pouch to be linearly adjustable relative to the strap assembly, the pass-through section is sized so as to not enable the second pouch to traverse over either the adjustment device or the strap coupling, the second pouch front portion is located on a front of the second pouch rear portion and is centered thereon, the second pouch front portion has a front wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of sidewalls that defines a hollow front interior.
2. The waist belt pouch system according to claim 1, wherein the strap coupling is selected from the group consisting of a square material, a rectangular metallic material or a hard-plastic material.
3. The waist belt pouch system according to claim 1, wherein the strap assembly is selected from the group consisting of a rigid material, a semi-rigid material, or a flexible elongated material having a length capable of encircling a human waist.
4. The waist belt pouch system according to claim 1, wherein the pouch fastener is a waterproof zipper to enable access to the rear interior yet seal the interior from an environment.
5. The waist belt pouch system according to claim 1, wherein the first pouch comprises a transparent or translucent material so as to view the contents therein.
6. The waist belt pouch system according to claim 1, wherein a first pouch pocket flap is peeled away from the first pouch first pocket via the pouch fastener to illustrate a plurality of first pouch communication ports.
7. The waist belt pouch system according to claim 6, wherein the first communication port incorporates an electronic communication port selected from the group consisting of a USB port, a micro-USB port, an RCA port, or an optical port.
8. The waist belt pouch system according to claim 1, wherein the pouch fastener is a waterproof zipper to enable access to the rear interior yet seal the interior from an environment.
9. The waist belt pouch system according to claim 1, wherein the second pouch comprises a transparent material or a somewhat translucent material so as to view the contents therein.
10. The waist belt pouch system according to claim 1, wherein the pockets on the second pouch have a curvilinear bottom end, a linear top end and a U-shape.
11. The waist belt pouch system according to claim 1, further comprising a second pouch pocket flap is peeled away from the respective pocket via the pouch fastener.
12. The waist belt pouch system according to claim 1, wherein the second communication port incorporates an electronic communication port selected from the group consisting of a USB port, a micro-USB port, a Radio Corporation of America or RCA port, or an optical port.
13. The waist belt pouch system according to claim 1, wherein a first pouch pocket flap is peeled away from the first pouch first pocket via the pouch fastener to illustrate a plurality of first pouch communication ports.
14. The waist belt pouch system according to claim 13, wherein the first communication port incorporates an electronic communication port selected from the group consisting of a USB port, a micro-USB port, a Radio Corporation of America or RCA port, or an optical port.
15. The waist belt pouch system according to claim 1, wherein each of the communication ports are selectively plugged so as to protect the communication port when not in use.
16. The waist belt pouch system according to claim 1, wherein each first communication port has a first communication port plug attached via a first tether immediately subjacent from the first communication port and has a cover portion affixed to the first tether and an extension portion extending away from a side of the cover portion and the first communication port plug is sized and shaped similar to a charging connector of a cord and fully covers the electrical contacts therein.
17. The waist belt pouch system according to claim 1, wherein each of the second communication ports has a second communication port plug attached via a second tether immediately subjacent from the second communication port and the second communication port plug has a cover portion affixed to the second tether and an extension portion extending away from a side of the cover portion and is sized.
18. The waist belt pouch system according to claim 1, wherein each of the second communication ports are shaped similar to a charging connector of a cord and fully covers a plurality of electrical contacts therein.
19. The waist belt pouch system according to claim 1, wherein the waist belt pouch system is particularly suited for individuals who have a plurality of items to carry and a plurality of pockets of pants or shorts are inadequate to carry all of the items.
20. The waist belt pouch system according to claim 1, wherein the waist belt pouch system is able to float on water.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
(1) The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following more detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like elements are identified with like symbols, and in which:
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DESCRIPTIVE KEY
(16) 10 waist belt pouch system 20 strap assembly 21a first strap side 21b second strap side 22a first adjustment device 22b second adjustment device 24 strap coupling 25 strap fastener 30 first pouch 31a first pouch first pocket 31b first pouch second pocket 31c first pouch third pocket 31d first pouch pocket flap 32a first pouch communication port 32b first pouch communication port plug 32c first tether 33 first pouch battery 35 first pouch solar array 36 first pouch solar cell 37a first pouch solar charge controller 37b first pouch over-current protection device 37c first pouch power supply 38 first pouch strap loop 40 pouch fastener 41 first pouch front portion 42 first pouch rear portion 43 second pouch front portion 44 second pouch rear portion 50 second pouch 51a second pouch first pocket 51b second pouch second pocket 51c second pouch third pocket 51d second pouch pocket flap 52a second pouch communication port 52b second pouch communication port plug 52c second tether 53 second pouch battery 55 second pouch solar array 56 second pouch solar cell 57a second pouch solar charge controller 57b second pouch over-current protection device 57c second pouch power supply 58 second pouch strap loop 60 wiring 65 portable electronic device 66 charging cord 67 charging connector
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
(17) The best mode for carrying out the invention is presented in terms of its preferred embodiment, herein depicted within
(18) The terms a and an herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one (1) of the referenced items.
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(22) The first pouch 30 has a first pouch front portion 41 and a first pouch rear portion 42. The first pouch rear portion 42 is generally a rectangular generally flexible body having a rear wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of side walls that define a hollow rear interior, capable of holding stored items therein. The top wall has a pouch fastener 40, which is preferably a waterproof zipper or similar device to enable access to the rear interior yet seal the interior from the environment. The rear facing surface of the rear wall of the first pouch rear portion 42 has a first pouch strap loop 38 affixed thereto and oriented such that opposing longitudinal ends thereof (those adjacent to the sidewalls) are open to the environment. The open longitudinal ends are in environmental communication with each other, such that a continuous pass-through section is present. This pass-through section is sized to enable any part of the strap first end 21a or strap second end 21b of the strap assembly 20 to pass through, thereby enabling the first pouch 30 to be linearly adjustable relative to the strap assembly 20. The pass-through section is sized so as to not enable the first pouch 30 to traverse over either adjustment device 22a, 22b, or strap coupling 24.
(23) The first pouch front portion 41 is located on the front of the first pouch rear portion 42 and preferably centered thereon. The first pouch front portion 41 has a front wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of sidewalls that defines a hollow front interior. In a preferred embodiment, the width of the first pouch front portion 41 and first pouch rear portion 42 are coextensive, yet the height of the first pouch front portion 41 is less than the first pouch rear portion 42. In some embodiments, the first pouch front portion 41 has a rear wall that is affixed to a front wall of the first pouch rear portion 42. In such an embodiment, this means that the front interior is not in environmental communication with the rear interior and are separate. In such an embodiment, the first pouch front portion 41 comprises a pouch fastener 40 similar in construction as the pouch fastener 40 of the first pouch rear portion 42 and located on the top wall of the first pouch front portion 41. In other embodiments, the rear wall of the first pouch front portion 41 and the front wall of the first pouch rear portion 42 are defined as the same wall. In still yet another embodiment, there is no rear wall of the first pouch front portion 41 and no front wall of the first pouch rear portion 42, thereby enabling the front interior and rear interior to be in environmental communication with each other. In such an embodiment, the pouch fastener 40 on the top wall of the first pouch front portion 41 may be present or not.
(24) Affixed or otherwise attached to the front wall of the first pouch front portion 41 is a plurality of pockets 31a, 31b, 31c. The number of pockets 31a, 31b, 31c in the exemplary embodiment numbers three (3), but it is appreciated that the number, orientation, and location of pockets 31a, 31b, 31c can vary. The pockets can be removably attached or affixed to the first pouch front portion 41 and can have similar material. The pockets 31a, 31b, 31c also have a pouch fastener 40 similar to or different than the aforementioned pouch fasteners 40 to provide access to interiors thereof, by separating the respective pocket flap 31d, 51d. A more detailed description of the pockets 31a, 31b, 31c, will be described below.
(25) The second pouch 50 generally has similar or identical features as the aforementioned first pouch 30. More specifically, the second pouch 50 has a second pouch front portion 43 and a second pouch rear portion 44. The second pouch rear portion 44 is generally a rectangular generally flexible body having a rear wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of side walls that define a hollow rear interior, capable of holding stored items therein. The top wall has a pouch fastener 40, which is preferably a waterproof zipper or similar device to enable access to the rear interior yet seal the interior from the environment. The rear facing surface of the rear wall of the second pouch rear portion 44 has a second pouch strap loop 58 affixed thereto and oriented such that opposing longitudinal ends thereof (those adjacent to the sidewalls) are open to the environment. The open longitudinal ends are in environmental communication with each other, such that a continuous pass-through section is present. This pass-through section is sized to enable any part of the strap first end 21a or strap second end 21b of the strap assembly 20 to pass through, thereby enabling the second pouch 50 to be linearly adjustable relative to the strap assembly 20. The pass-through section is sized so as to not enable the second pouch 50 to traverse over either adjustment device 22a, 22b, or strap coupling 24.
(26) The second pouch front portion 43 is located on the front of the second pouch rear portion 44 and preferably centered thereon. The second pouch front portion 43 has a front wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of sidewalls that defines a hollow front interior. In a preferred embodiment, the width of the second pouch front portion 43 and second pouch rear portion 44 are coextensive, yet the height of the second pouch front portion 43 is less than the second pouch rear portion 44. In some embodiments, the second pouch front portion 43 has a rear wall that is affixed to a front wall of the second pouch rear portion 44. In such an embodiment, this means that the front interior is not in environmental communication with the rear interior and are separate. In such an embodiment, the second pouch front portion 43 comprises a pouch fastener 40 similar in construction as the pouch fastener 40 of the second pouch rear portion 44 and located on the top wall of the second pouch front portion 43. In other embodiments, the rear wall of the second pouch front portion 43 and the front wall of the second pouch rear portion 44 are defined as the same wall. In still yet another embodiment, there is no rear wall of the second pouch front portion 43 and no front wall of the second pouch rear portion 44, thereby enabling the front interior and rear interior to be in environmental communication with each other. In such an embodiment, the pouch fastener 40 on the top wall of the second pouch front portion 43 may be present or not.
(27) Affixed or otherwise attached to the front wall of the second pouch front portion 43 is a plurality of pockets 51a, 51b, 51c. The number of pockets 51a, 51b, 51c in the exemplary embodiment numbers three (3), but it is appreciated that the number, orientation, and location of pockets 51a, 51b, 51c can vary. The pockets can be removably attached or affixed to the second pouch front portion 43 and can have similar material. The pockets 51a, 51b, 51c also have a pouch fastener 40 similar to or different than the aforementioned pouch fasteners 40 to provide access to interiors thereof. A more detailed description of the pockets 51a, 51b, 51c, will be described below.
(28) Referring now more closely now to the pockets 31a, 31b, 31c on the first pouch 30, which are illustrated in
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(35) The first pouch 30 and second pouch 50 can each have an interior frame or rigid interior perimeter to maintain the overall shape of either the front portions 41, 43, rear portions 42, 44, both, or neither.
(36) The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.