Method and apparatus providing support for a parcel being carried manually
a technology for carrying and carrying a parcel, applied in the field of manual carrying of a method and an apparatus for carrying a parcel, can solve the problems of belt buckles, limited value of belts, and people often carrying in their arms relatively heavy loads, and achieve the effects of reducing slipping of parcels, reducing friction, and being convenient to carry
Inactive Publication Date: 2009-07-16
ESTRELLADO LORICO
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[0011]To carry a heavy package, the carrier will place the inner portion of the object being carried onto the top of the platform. We will use the term “parcel” as a synonym for the object being carried. The term parcel is explicitly not intended to carry any connotations about the size, weight, shape, or contents of the object being carried, which might be anything. The carrier will typically hold the outer portion of the parcel with his hands, where “inner” and “outer” are relative to the carrier's body. The weight of the object on the platform will create torque on the platform that tends to cause the platform to rotate downward and inward toward the body of the carrier. Because the platform is rigidly attached to the brace, a portion of the torque is transferred through the brace to the torso of the user in the area of the hips.
[0018]The apparatus is lightweight, compact, and easy to install and remove. In some embodiments, it is hardly noticeable visually to observers when installed, with only a small platform protruding out from above the carrier's belt buckle.
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People often carry in their arms relatively heavy, relatively compact loads over short distances.
A belt buckle is, however, of limited value for such use.
All the weight is concentrated in a very small portion of the belt, usually causing the belt to twist and deform.
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[0028]The following description and drawings referenced therein give illustrative embodiments of the invention. They are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Practitioners in the art will recognize that many other embodiments of the inventive concepts are possible. All such embodiments should be considered within the scope of the invention.
[0029]The first digit of each reference number corresponds to the figure number in which that reference number is first displayed. For example, parcel 310 is first shown in FIG. 3. A reference number may appear in the text prior to the discussion of the figure of its first display.
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[0030]The purpose of the invention is to assist a user 300 in carrying a parcel by transferring some of the weight of the parcel to the hip area of the user 300. FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating an embodiment of the invention apparatus 100. The apparatus 100 will be described with a coordinate system that corresponds to its orientation when...
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The present invention is an apparatus and method for transferring weight of a parcel being carried by a user to the hip area of the user. The apparatus includes one or more small platforms, a brace, and two fasteners. The brace typically slides behind the belt of the user, inside the pants or skirt. The fasteners attach to the belt. The carrier will typically support the parcel with two hands and the platform(s) of the apparatus. The whole apparatus can be fabricated as a unitary component from sheet metal or molded plastic, although often the top surface platform will be covered with some slip-retarding material, such as rubber or plastic. The apparatus is easy to insert and remove, lightweight, and nearly invisible when worn. The device is particularly useful for parcel delivery carriers.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for supporting a parcel being carried by a user. More particularly, it relates to an apparatus that transfers torque and weight from the load to the carrier's body near the hips.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]People often carry in their arms relatively heavy, relatively compact loads over short distances. For example, an office worker might carry a box of copier paper from one room to another. A person might need to carry a box full of books to arrange on a new set of shelves in the home. A worker for a courier, package delivery service, or postal service may need to carry a package from a truck to the door of a recipient many times each day.[0003]In carrying, for example, a box of books, the carrier will typically simply lift the parcel in two hands, and press it against his body to keep it from twisting and falling. He may use the top of his belt buckle to assist in supporting the weight.[0004]A ...
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CPCA45F5/021A45F5/02
Inventor ESTRELLADO, LORICO
Owner ESTRELLADO LORICO