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Book strap

a book strap and strap technology, applied in the field of articles, can solve the problem of feeling the need for a book strap device for carrying books in an unconcealed manner

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-10-01
INMAN LYNNE B
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[0020]Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a lightweight, portable book strap for carrying books in an unconcealed manner.
[0029]It is still another object of the present invention to provide an additional pocket for holding a water-proof, lightweight flexible cover to shield the book strap from rain and other elements.
[0034]A pair of binder straps are provided, wherein each is defined of an elongated, generally rectangular configuration. The first binder strap and the second binder strap each comprise a main body portion having a reinforcement skirt attached along the entire perimeter thereof. The main body portion is constructed of a substantially porous, flexible material. The first binder strap includes a first separable fastener means and a second separable fastener means. The second binder strap includes a first separable fastener means and a second separable fastener means. The front side of the main body portion of the base is provided with at least one fastening means for releasably attaching the first and second binder strap to the main body portion. The design and configuration of the at least one fastening means allows for selective lateral adjustment of the first and second binder strap.
[0039]The book strap may also be provided with an additional pocket for holding a water-proof, lightweight flexible cover to shield the book strap from rain and other elements.
[0041]The use of the present invention allows books and other articles to be carried unconcealed in a quick, easy, and efficient manner.

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Consequently, a need has been felt for a book strap device for carrying books in an unconcealed manner.

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[0053]Referring now to FIGS. 1-3, a book strap is shown, according to the present invention, generally referred to by the reference number 10. The book strap 10 comprises a base 20 of an elongated, generally rectangular configuration being sized so as to support a plurality of books B, yet readily carried over the shoulder(s) and / or back of a user. The base 20 comprises a main body portion 22 which includes a short upper end edge 24 opposing a short lower end edge 25, and a long first side edge 26 opposing a long second side edge 27. The main body portion 22 further includes a front side 28 and a bottom side 29. The main body portion 22 is constructed of a substantially porous, flexible material, such as mesh fabric or mesh plastic. The substantially porous, flexible material utilized to construct the main body portion 22 is critical to the present invention. During use of the device of the present invention, books B and other articles held thereby...

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Abstract

A lightweight, portable book strap device is provided which allows students to conveniently transport their school books and other materials in a manner which allows the contents carried by the device to be readily visible. The device is adapted to be carried over the shoulder(s) and / or back of a user, or may be carried by its handle.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 070,990 filed on Mar. 27, 2008.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to articles, such as backpacks, which enable the carrying of books, and more particularly to a book strap for carrying books in an unconcealed manner.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]In light of the substantial increase in school violence across the country, school boards, county commissions and state legislatures across the United States have proposed and enacted a broad series of measures intended to attack the youth violence problem at the margins. In an effort to eliminate weapons, tighter security measures have been developed. Some schools have hired security officers to patrol the halls, while other schools have resorted to using metal detectors at each of its entrances to prevent students from carrying weapons into the building. Ano...

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IPC IPC(8): A45F3/04
CPCA45C5/14A45C9/00A45C13/262A45F2003/146A45C2009/007A45F3/042A45F3/14A45C13/30
Inventor INMAN, LYNNE B.
Owner INMAN LYNNE B
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