Smart strap for carrying unwieldy objects
AssigneeD & T Products, Inc.
InventorsTroy Pefley, Dustin Pefley
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Abstract
Several strap apparatuses employing different strap configurations for securing unwieldy objects are disclosed herein. Strap apparatus embodiments can employ a fulcrum with a plurality of straps attached to the fulcrum. For example, an embodiment can include four straps attached to the fulcrum at the corners using D-clips and stitching. Straps can be interconnected using buckle fasteners and tightened using cinch clips or other means. Another embodiment can include straps with enlarged ends that can be attached to the fulcrum through openings. Handles can be attached to the straps to enable a user to adjust the straps for carrying an unwieldy object. Cross straps can be included to further secure the apparatus during transport of an object.
Claims5
A strap apparatus for use in carrying an unwieldy object, the strap apparatus comprising:
- a) a fulcrum comprising a removable harness and a plurality of attachment points;
- b) the fulcrum is configured to be positioned on the back of a user;
- c) a first strap and a second strap;
- d) a third strap and a fourth strap;
- g) each attachment point includes a webbing affixed to the fulcrum;
- h) the first strap is affixed directly to a first attachment point;
- i) the second strap is affixed directly to a second attachment point;
- j) a first handle section affixed to the first strap;
- k) a second handle section affixed to the second strap;
- l) the first strap is configured to be positioned on a first shoulder of the user;
- m) the second strap is configured to be positioned on a second shoulder of the user;
- n) a cinch strap comprising a hook fastener;
- o) a fulcrum strap comprising a loop fastener, wherein the fulcrum strap is affixed to the fulcrum;
- p) the hook fastener of the cinch strap is mechanically connected to the loop fastener of the fulcrum strap;
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- q) wherein each of the straps are adjustable by the user.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.