# US 9,038,245 B2 · Fatigue reduction device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,038,245 B2 - Document ID: US9038245B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 13/841,214 - Filed: 2013-03-15 - Published: 2014-09-18 - Granted: 2015-05-26 - Earliest claimed: 2013-03-15 - Applicants: Brian D. Owens; Christie L. Owens; Paul W. Lester; Kellie Baker; Clark Davis - Inventors: Brian D. Owens; Christie L. Owens; Paul W. Lester; Kellie Baker; Clark Davis - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9038245B2 ## CPC - A45F 5/10: Handles for carrying purposes - A45F: TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY ## Abstract The fatigue reduction device includes a frame configured to receive a handle substantially perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of the frame. A user-faceable portion of the frame is inwardly concave to conform to an arm of a user. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A fatigue reduction device, comprising: a frame configured to receive a handle substantially perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis of the frame, wherein the frame comprises a longitudinal portion and an upstanding portion; a corner separating the longitudinal portion from the upstanding portion of the frame, wherein the corner conforms to a crook of a user's arm; a first extension on the longitudinal portion of the frame and a second extension on the upstanding portion of the frame, wherein the first and second extensions are configured to receive the handle; and a connector attached to the first extension and the second extension, wherein the connector is configured to secure the handle. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The fatigue reduction device according to claim 1, wherein the frame has a reverse seven shape. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The fatigue reduction device according to claim 1, wherein the longitudinal portion and the upstanding portion include at least one side for abutting the arm of the user. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The fatigue reduction device according to claim 1, wherein the first and second extensions have upper portions narrowing in width. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The fatigue reduction device according to claim 1, wherein the first and second extensions are separated by the corner. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The fatigue reduction device according to claim 5, wherein the connector comprises a hook and loop fastener connected between the first and second extensions for securing the handle to the longitudinal extending portion. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The fatigue reduction device according to claim 1, wherein the handle is any of a strap, fixed handle, or movable handle. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The fatigue reduction device according to claim 1, wherein the frame comprises a plastic. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The fatigue reduction device according to claim 8, wherein at least one side of the upstanding or longitudinal portions of the frame includes a padded surface. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The fatigue reduction device according to claim 1, wherein an end of the frame is curved to form a hook. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The fatigue reduction device according to claim 1, wherein an end of the frame defines a handle for the user to grip. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The fatigue reduction device according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the portions of the frame has an outer surface comprising a material with a material property to grip clothing worn by the user to keep the fatigue reduction device on the arm of the user during use. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The fatigue reduction device according to claim 1, wherein: the frame comprises the longitudinal portion and at least two upstanding portions and at least two corners separating the longitudinal portion from the at least two upstanding portions of the frame; the longitudinal portion and the at least two upstanding portions include at least three inwardly concave surfaces that abut an arm of a user. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The fatigue reduction device according to claim 1, wherein the frame is triangularly shaped. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The fatigue reduction device according to claim 1, wherein the frame comprises a hook and loop fastener. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The fatigue reduction device according to claim 1, wherein the frame comprises an inflatable membrane. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The fatigue reduction device according to claim 1, wherein: the longitudinal portion is configured to fit against a forearm of a user and having an open configuration to receive either forearm of the user; at least two upstanding portions are configured to fit against either bicep of the user and having an open configuration to receive a bicep of the user; and wherein the longitudinal portion and the upstanding portions are interchangeable against the forearms and the biceps of the user. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The fatigue reduction device according to claim 1, wherein the frame includes padding having a first surface to contact the user's arm and an opposite surface having a surface area greater than a portion of the object rested on the user's arm.