Anti-Theft Carrying Straps

Abstract

In various embodiments, a carrying bag is disclosed which includes a one or more security panel assemblies comprising a first flexible material layer and a polymeric fiber matrix, such as a polymer fiber-based cut-resistant fabric, matrix or mesh. Various carrying straps are disclosed which include a first flexible fabric or webbing; and a second flexible fabric or webbing comprising a polymeric fiber matrix. Additional polymeric fibers, filaments, cables, threads or yarns may be included in the security panel assemblies and straps, such as cut-resistant monofilament and multifilament fibers comprised of a polyethylene such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE), or High Performance Polyethylene (HPPE), for example.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is: a continuation of and claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16 / 508,235, filed Jul. 10, 2019, inventors Donald E. Godshaw et al., titled “Anti-Theft Carrying Straps”; a continuation of and claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16 / 508,229, filed Jul. 10, 2019, inventors Donald E. Godshaw et al., titled “Anti-Theft Carrying Bags and Security Panel Assemblies”; and a continuation of and claims priority to and the benefit of International PCT Patent Application No. PCT / US2019 / 041265, filed Jul. 10, 2019, inventors Donald E. Godshaw et al., titled “Anti-Theft Carrying Bags, Security Panel Assemblies and Carrying Straps”, which are all nonprovisionals of and claim priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 695,994, filed Jul. 10, 2018, inventors Donald E. Godshaw et al., titled “Anti-Theft Carrying Bags and Carrying Straps”, whic...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent provides carrying bags and straps that are resistant to cutting and have thin, flexible configurations. The straps are comfortable and can be easily assembled. The bags and straps also have anti-theft features to prevent unauthorized access and to protect the contents of the bag. The straps can be easily locked while unattended. Overall, the patent provides an easy and affordable way to protect valuable items while keeping them convenient and attractive.

Problems solved by technology

On occasion, such bags are subject to theft or attempted theft.

In such circumstances, a person's attention is often on their activities, and the carrying bag is not being observed at all or most times, and such an unattended carrying bag is a prime target for potential theft.

In other circumstances, the owner of the bag may be inattentive or distracted, such as intentionally distracted by groups or teams of thieves or pickpockets.

While the bag is unattended or the attention of the owner is diverted, moreover, a potential thief typically has considerably more time in which to attempt to gain access to the contents of the bag, especially compared with the much more rapidly occurring grabbing, pickpocketing or slashing of a carrying bag.

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