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.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO A RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is nonprovisional of and claims 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”, which is commonly assigned herewith, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference with the same full force and effect as if set forth in its entirety herein, and with priority claimed for all commonly disclosed subject matter.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates to various types of carrying bags and, more particularly, to a cut or slash-resistant carrying bag with a cut or slash-resistant security panel for carrying bags such as purses, backpacks, messenger bags, briefcases, luggage, and so on, and to cut or slash-resistant carrying straps which may be used with such carrying bags.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Handbags, travel bags, purses, backpacks, messenger...

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Benefits of technology

[0008]The representative embodiments provide comparatively cut or slash-resistant carrying bags, which are relatively easy and comparatively inexpensive to assemble, which have comparatively thin, non-bulky configurations, and which are light and flexible. The representative embodiments provide comparatively cut or slash-resistant carrying straps, which are also relatively easy and comparatively inexpensive to assemble, which are flexible and comfortable, such as for wearing by a consumer without the strap or parts of the strap digging in to the consumer's shoulder. Representative embodiments include additional anti-theft features for carrying straps and bags, to to prevent cutting through any significant panels of the bag (including at or near the seams of panels forming the bag), to prevent cutting through any strap attached to the bag, to prevent typical “snatching” of bags, and further to provide readily and easily usable locking capabilities for straps, including while unattended, to eliminate or diminish the potential for undetected access to the contents of the bag, while nonetheless maintaining a comparatively flexible and attractive style of the bag for the consumer.

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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