Multiple purpose strap-pack system

Abstract

Apparatus and methods are provided which can be adjustably configured to support and carry a variety of objects. The strap-pack system comprises a family of member elements, each having a variety of common fasteners attached thereto. A single member may be self-attached to form carrying apertures, or can be attached to other members for new configurations which can be further attached to outside objects. The basic members comprise a single layer strap connected to a multiple layered strap, each having a plurality of fasteners attached thereto. End fasteners include a releasable hook fastener at one end for attaching the system to outside objects, and hook and loop or snap-fit or side release buckles at the other ends. Interior fasteners are engaged to define holding apertures, while the space between layers is available for smaller articles. An elongated extension strap member is provided which can be used for belt, over-the shoulder holding, or for tethering movable objects.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This application succeeds U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 699,795, filed on Jul. 18, 2005.[0003]This invention relates generally to belting, strapping and packing systems secured to a user's body or extremities or an inanimate object for supporting and transporting objects. In particular, this invention relates to a strapping system that can be rapidly reconfigured for multiple attachments or variable configurations. The invention comprises elements having multiple attachment means that may be joined together to form a variety of configurations for holding a plurality of different objects.[0004]2. Description of the Relevant Art[0005]Many devices support particular objects from the human body. The goal is to aid people to move objects hands-free. Other devices support or restrain items against outside forces. These provide support for a variety of articles. However, all of these prior art devices generally have only...

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Benefits of technology

[0040]5) Quick and easy to reconfigure for multiple applications; and

[0066]It is still another object of this Invention to provide attachment systems that are inexpensively manufactured, are structurally rigid and safe, and will have a reliable long life.

Problems solved by technology

However, all of these prior art devices generally have only a fixed configuration.

One major limitation to Carr's invention is that it uses a cinch down sling in conjunction with the loop.

The major limitation of the Dettweiler device is that it is inflexible and static.

Thus, Moore is limited since the strap and buckle must be permanently attached.

Baum is limited because it is pre-designed to have the bag permanently attached to its strap support system.

One limitation of Tseng is that the adjustments are limited to the interval spacing of the groves.

One major limitation of McCay's device is that does not allow a full range of adjustment.

The Daniels device is limited because of the permanently affixed members designed for a specific purpose at one end as well as specific locations along the length of the harness and the use of snap and socket sets placed at specific locations upon the harness limiting the adjustment range for securing the whole thing around a variety of objects.

The major limitation of the Miller device is its limited application to a vehicle carrying prisoners.

The major limitation of the Janeway device is its limited configuration to securing sliding windows only.

The major limitation of the Chen device is that its configuration is fixed to hold a single item.

In general, the above known carrying devices fail to meet the industries need for a belting, strapping, and or packing system that can be reconfigured rapidly and easily to perform a wide variety of attaching, holding, and bundling tasks.

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