Detachable shock absorber accessory for shoulder strap

Abstract

Portable objects such as luggage, cases, purses, bags, sporting equipment, weaponry and the like typically have a handle and a detachable shoulder strap. The discomfort caused by the weight of the object and the shock to both carrier and object of walking is alleviated by clipping an elastic apparatus between the ends of the shoulder strap and the portable object. Disclosed is a short elastic suspender that includes an elastic strap to be removably attached by a first connector to the D-ring of a portable object. The other end of the suspender has a D-ring connector configured to removably be attached to by the snap / hook fastener of the original shoulder-carrying strap of the portable object.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a short elastic suspender for removable attachment between the ends of a carrying strap for a portable object and the object. More particularly, the present invention relates to a short elastic suspender which relieves physical stress caused by the burden of carrying portable objects such as luggage, sports gear, laptop computer cases, purses and the like. The addition of this apparatus allows the carrying strap that was furnished with the portable object to be retained, unaltered, for appearance while adding the benefits of elasticity to ease the burden of the person carrying the object, as described herein. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] Conventionally, a laptop computer ranges in thickness from less than 1″ to several inches, and is large enough to accommodate a display screen that typically ranges from 14″ to 17″ in diagonal size, and requires a separate carrier ...

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Benefits of technology

[0009] An object of the present invention is to provide an elastic suspender that attaches between a carrying strap, such as a shoulder strap, and a portable object, such as, but not limited to, for example, luggage, computer cases, purses, golf club bags, sporting equipment, hunting gear, artillery weapons, backpacks, briefcases, musical instrument cases, scientific equipment cases, slings, and the like. The elastic suspender intercepts the shock of each step from reaching the shoulder of the person bearing the weight from the impact of movement, such as walking or jogging.

[0011] The elastic suspender attaches to the carrying strap and the portable object by using the original hardware attachments provided on the carrying strap and portable object for connecting them together. The elastic suspender absorbs a rebound energy and releases a force of impact through extension and contraction of a flexing elastic material. As the shock of each step is absorbed and dissipated, the apparent weight of the portable object is not increased and the adverse effects are mitigated. This reduces stress and increases the comfort of the person bearing the burden.

[0014] The tether may be a cable, a chain, or a strap, for example, and may be made of strong metal or synthetic material. Of course, the material and / or construction of the tether may be varied without departing from the scope and / or spirit of the invention. In a disclosed embodiment, the tether is attached between the first and second connectors in a manner that allows the elastic strap to be stretched. The tether does not interfere with the strap flexing, but reduces the possibility of the portable object dropping to the ground should the connection of the strap be severed or otherwise detached. In a disclosed embodiment, the tether is provided inside of the elastic strap. However, the tether can be constructed so as to cover the strap or be positioned exterior to the strap without departing from the scope and / or spirit of the invention. The elastic strap may be looped through the first and second connectors, and edges of the elastic strap may be stitched or glued to enclose the tether. Of course, other construction methods may be employed to fabricate the strap.

Problems solved by technology

The abrupt rebound results in an apparent increase of the weight of the carried items due to the energy build-up during the momentum of the mass, increasing the discomfort on the body of the individual.

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