Non-slip carrying strap

Abstract

A non-slip pattern (14) is permanently secured to an engaging surface (32) which is adapted to engage a load supporting element such as a human shoulder. A non-slip carrying strap (10) is formed utilizing a strap pad (12) upon which the non-slip pattern (14) is secured. The pattern (14) consists of a plurality of elongated bar portions (40) formed of a liquid silicon rubber material (38). The bar portions (40) are arrayed in a grid (50) to inhibit sliding motion in any direction and the bar portions are formed to have a trapezoidal cross section, including apexes to enhance friction. The shoulder engaging surface (32) is a fabric including a back plane (46) of base fibers (44) from which upright fibers (48) extend, with the bar portions (40) being applied and curved so as to encompass the fibers. The primary usage is as a carrying strap (10) for a golf bag.

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