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Shoulder strap

a shoulder strap and fabric technology, applied in the field of fabric shoulder straps, can solve problems such as chafing or other irritation

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-10
TRAVEL CADDY
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[0004]Briefly, the present invention comprises a shoulder strap which includes a shaped reversible pad that may be comfortably fitted over a shoulder. The shoulder strap includes a slidable center pad section which has a “dog bone” shape. The ends of the strap may be attached to the opposite sides of a bag, luggage item, or the like. The slidable pad is fabricated to maintain a convex curved shape that will fit comfortably over the shoulder of a user. Thus, the combination of the “dog bone” shape and convex configuration of the slidable pad provides a highly useful, yet adjustable shoulder strap.
[0007]Yet another object of the invention is to provide a shoulder strap which is padded, is sized to be comfortable and which avoids chafing or digging into the back or shoulder of the user.

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Often a shoulder strap is configured in a manner which renders it uncomfortable and causes it to dig into the body of the user thereby resulting in chafing or other irritation.

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[0021]Referring to the Figures, and in particular FIGS. 1-4, the shoulder strap embodiment depicted includes a belt or web 20 which comprises an elongate flexible strap of fabric material. A buckle element 22 is affixed at one end of the web or belt 20. A buckle member 24 is affixed to the opposite end of the belt or strap 20.

[0022]The web, belt or strap 20 is combined with a slidable pad construction 26. That is, as depicted for example, in FIG. 4, the belt or strap 20 fits through a passage or pocket 28 defined in the pad 26. The belt 20 is thus slidable through the pocket 28 so that the position of the pad construction 26 may be adjusted along the length of the belt 20. In a preferred embodiment, the belt 20 is adjustable in length and thus includes an adjustable buckle element 30 which permits adjustment of the belt 20 that is looped through the buckle element 22.

[0023]Importantly, the general configuration of the pad 26 can be described as having a “dog bone” configuration wher...

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Abstract

A shoulder strap construction includes a dog bone shaped center pad slidably mounted on an elongate strap. The pad is constructed with a convex curvature that fits over the shoulder of a user.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]In a principal aspect the present invention relates to the fabric shoulder strap used to carry bags or luggage.[0002]The use of a shoulder strap to carry a bag, valise, briefcase, or the like is a common feature for many luggage items. Often a shoulder strap is configured in a manner which renders it uncomfortable and causes it to dig into the body of the user thereby resulting in chafing or other irritation. To enhance comfort associated with a shoulder strap, the strap may include a pad mounted on the strap. Cushion material may be included in the pad, or the pad may incorporate a gel such as offered by Shoreline Cases and Accessories.[0003]Another feature desired in a shoulder strap is the capability of comfortable placement over either shoulder without major adjustment of the strap and without reversal of the luggage or bag attached to this strap. Thus there has developed a need to provide a shoulder strap which has improved comfort and utility.S...

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IPC IPC(8): A45F3/12A41F15/02
CPCA45F3/12A45C13/30
Inventor GODSHAW, DONALD E.REDZISZ, ANDREZJ
Owner TRAVEL CADDY
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