Ergonomically configured shoulder straps system

Abstract

A dual strap system comprises two straps arranged to cooperate with the human form in a manner whereby a heavy side load is easily and comfortably supported. One strap has a conventionally shaped pad while the other has a specially shaped pad configured with a view to the forces which are applied to it and in further view of the angle in which rests upon a shoulder. Together, these straps are affixed at a joint to form an apparatus which may be worn over both shoulders. Length adjustability is effected in view of the unique arrangement by way of four specially placed adjustment buckles. Maximum utility is realized by minor adjustments whereby one can support heavy loads in the form a bag or satchel type sack at a user's side.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field [0002] The field of the inventions described herefollowing may be best characterized generally as dual strap systems for loads to be carried at ones side and more specifically as dual shoulder straps arranged to cooperate with the human body for aiding in carrying loads at ones side or hip. [0003] 2. Prior Art [0004] Teachings for systems including double straps arranged to support bags carried by a human user are plenty. Each of these teachings, having appreciable merit, may be said to be directed at a particular problem relating to carrying a load, usually via a bag or sack. While many important issues have been addressed, the teachings of the art fail to reach precisely certain problems which are readily observed in common uses of tote type bags today. One only need recall a hurried passenger at an airport who attempts to carry a heavy bag having a shoulder strap, for example a garment bag, to recall images of that person suffering from...

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Benefits of technology

The system provides improved comfort and stability for carrying heavy loads at the side by distributing weight asymmetrically, allowing for balanced load distribution and easy adjustment to accommodate different body shapes and load positions, enhancing the usability of carrying devices.

Problems solved by technology

While many important issues have been addressed, the teachings of the art fail to reach precisely certain problems which are readily observed in common uses of tote type bags today.

Complex human body shapes and human body motions tend to disturb the intended operation of carrying systems contrary to the good intentions of designers of such systems.

Skiers the world over will be first to appreciate that a pair of snow skis, when carried rather than ridden, are heavy and quite bulky.

Snow skis are difficult to manage as a carried load in view of limitations of the human body.

The system is specific to skis and not easily converted for use with other loads.

In addition, the support is arranged and is of a nature not appropriate for heavy loads.

The systems are particularly designed with a view to bags carried on the back and thus are not well suited when loads are to be carried at the side.

While the systems and inventions of the art are designed to achieve particular goals and objectives, some of those being no less than remarkable, these inventions have limitations which prevent their use in new ways now possible.

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