WO2004100707A1 - Ensemble sangle de maintien liberable - Google Patents

Ensemble sangle de maintien liberable Download PDF

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WO2004100707A1
WO2004100707A1 PCT/US2004/014303 US2004014303W WO2004100707A1 WO 2004100707 A1 WO2004100707 A1 WO 2004100707A1 US 2004014303 W US2004014303 W US 2004014303W WO 2004100707 A1 WO2004100707 A1 WO 2004100707A1
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Dennis R. Baacke
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41F—GARMENT FASTENINGS; SUSPENDERS
    • A41F3/00—Braces
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41F—GARMENT FASTENINGS; SUSPENDERS
    • A41F19/00—Garment suspenders not otherwise provided for
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
    • A45F3/14—Carrying-straps; Pack-carrying harnesses
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
    • A45F5/02—Fastening articles to the garment
    • A45F5/021—Fastening articles to the garment to the belt
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
    • A45F3/14—Carrying-straps; Pack-carrying harnesses
    • A45F2003/146—Pack-carrying harnesses

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  • the present invention relates to supporting mechanisms for items to be carried by an individual, and more specifically to an adjustable strap assembly that can be releasably connected to the item in order to enable the item to be moved and be more comfortably positioned on the wearer.
  • a number of different types of supports have been jdeveloped that are worn on the body of the individual.
  • a large number of these supports are designed as or including a belt that is secured about the waist of the individual.
  • tool belts have been developed which are worn about the waist of the individual and provide attachment points for a number of different tools as well as pouches for retaining a number of different items, such as nails and screws.
  • These belts also have some type of adjustment mechanism, such as a buckle, that enables the length of the belt to be varied to accommodate the particular individual and hold the belt in the desired spot on the individual.
  • the assembly should be able to adjust the position of the belt on the individual such that if and when the belt shifts to an undesirable position, the individual can then utilize the assembly to quickly and easily move the belt to a more desirable position.
  • the present invention is a support strap assembly comprised of a number of straps interconnected to one another and releasably connectable to an item worn by an individual around the waist of the individual and used to support or hold various objects on the individual, such as a belt, in order to adj ⁇ stably support the item on the-individual.
  • the assembly includes a pair of central straps, formed in a manner similar to a pair of suspenders, that each include releasable attaching means at opposite ends.
  • the attaching means are engageable with the item in order to secure the central straps to the item and allow for any adjustments in the length of the central straps to consequently result in movement of the item on the individual.
  • the support strap assembly also includes a pair of auxiliary straps each secured to one of the central straps at one end.
  • the auxiliary straps are formed similarly to the central straps and each include a releasable attaching means disposed at the end of the auxiliary strap opposite the central strap that is engageable with the item.
  • each auxiliary strap includes a buckle or other adjustment mechanism that enables the length of the auxiliary strap to be adjusted by adjusting the length of the portion of the auxiliary strap which extends from the buckle. By adjusting the length of the auxiliary straps, the position of the item on the individual can be moved by raising or lowering the item with respect to the individual in a manner other than simply adjusting the length of the central straps.
  • the assembly includes a pair of sternum straps that are engaged at one end with each of the central straps and are releasably engageable opposite the central straps with one another.
  • the sternum straps are engageable with one another to prevent the central straps, and the assembly in general, from shifting or sliding outwardly with regard to the body of the individual, depending upon the positioning of the assembly and the item on the individual.
  • Fig. 1 is an isometric front view of the support strap assembly of the present invention
  • Fig. 2 is a front plan view of the support strap assembly of Fig. 1
  • Fig. 3 is a rear plan view of the support strap assembly of Fig. 1.
  • a strap assembly constructed according to. the-present invention is disclosed generally at 10 in Fig. 1 as worn by an individual 8.
  • the assembly 10 is formed with a pair of central straps 12 connected to one another to form a suspender arrangement 14.
  • the straps 12 can be formed of any suitable lightweight and durable material, such as interwoven strands of natural and/or synthetic fibers.
  • the straps 12 can also be formed to inco ⁇ orate a padding or cushioning material (not shown) within or on one side of the straps 12 to provide additional comfort to the individual 8 wearing the assembly 10.
  • Each central strap 12 includes a front portion 16 and a rear portion 18, with the rear portions 18 joined to one another by a suitable connecting member 20.
  • the central straps 12 can be modified to inco ⁇ orate the rear portions 18 into a single strap (not shown), or both the front portions 16 and rear portions 18 can be combined into a unitary strap (not shown) including an opening (not shown) through which the individual 8 places their head (not shown) to use the assembly 10.
  • the connecting member 20 enables the central straps 12 to be secured to one another in a manner which forms the suspender arrangement 14.
  • the connecting member 20 can be attached to each strap 12 in any suitable manner, such as by an adhesive, stitching, or mechanical fasteners, such as rivets, and is formed of a flexible, yet durable material, such as leather.
  • the connecting member 20 can include a pad (not shown) disposed on the connecting member 20 and facing the front portion 16 of each strap 12 that contacts the back of the individual 8 to increase the comfort of the assembly 10 on the individual 8.
  • the connecting member 20 can be omitted and the rear portions 18 of each strap 12 can be connected directly to one another.
  • Each central strap 12 also includes a pair of securing means 22 disposed at opposite ends of the strap 12 on both the front portion 16 and the rear portion 18.
  • the connecting means 22 can be any releasable securing means, with an alligator clip 24 being preferred, but any other suitable type of securing means, such as a button, snap, or Velcro connection, among others, are usable as well.
  • each of the front portions 16 is formed with a loop 25 connected to a buckle 26.
  • the loop 25 has one end secured to the buckle 26 and a second end that is threaded through the buckle 26 to form the remainder of the front portion 16 of the strap 12.
  • the second end of the loop 25 can be moved through the buckle 26 to enable the length of the loop 25 and front portion 16 to be lengthened or shortened as necessary to adjust the overall length of the assembly 10.
  • the strap assembly 10 also includes a pair of auxiliary straps 28 formed of a material similar to that used for the central straps 12 that are affixed to each of the front portions 16 of each of the central straps 12 in the vicinity of the buckles 26.
  • Each auxiliary strap 28 includes a connecting portion 30 that is. affixed to an interior surface 32 of the front portion 1.6, and an adjustable .portion 34 attached to the connecting portion 30.
  • the connecting portions 30 can be secured to the front portions 16 by any suitable means, such as stitching, an adhesive, a mechanical fastener, such as a rivet, among others or any combinations thereof.
  • the adjustable portion 34 includes a free end 36 that is inserted into and engaged with a ' buckle 38 attached to the connecting portion 30 opposite the central strap 12, and an attaching means 40 attached to the adjustable portion 34 opposite the free end 36.
  • the attaching means 40 is engageable with the item worn by the individual, such as a belt 42 of any of a number of different types, and can be formed similarly to the attaching means 22, in order to releasably affix the auxiliary strap 28 to the belt 42.
  • the connection of the free end 36 of the adjustable portion 34 to the buckle 38 of the connecting portion 30 is preferably made by threading the free end 36 through the buckle 38 to enable the length of the adjustable portion 34 to be lengthened or shortened as necessary.
  • each auxiliary strap 28 can be secured to the adjacent central straps 12 by an adjustable means similar to that used for the sternum strap 44, as will be described.
  • the assembly 10 also includes a sternum strap 44 including a first section 46 and second section 48 each formed of a material similar to that used to form the central straps 12 that are releasably comiected to one another and connected to one of the central straps 12.
  • the first section 46 includes a first end 50 including a first securing structure or member 52.
  • a strip 54 formed of a material similar to that used for the central straps 12 is inserted through the first securing member 52 and secured at its opposite ends using any suitable means, such as by stitching, to an exterior surface 56 of the front portion 16, such as by stitching, in order to slidably affix the first securing structure member 52 in a manner with respect to the strip 54 and the front portion 16.
  • the first section 46 also includes a buckle 58 at a second end 59.
  • the second section 48 is formed similarly to the first section 46, including a first end 60 having a second securing member 62 attached thereto.
  • the second securing member 62 is slidably affixed with regard to the front portion 16 of the central strap 12 by a strip 64 inserted through the second securing structure 62 and attached to the exterior surface 56 of the opposite central strap 12 in the manner described previously.
  • the second section 48 includes a buckle-engaging structure 66 that is releasably engageable with the buckle 58 secured to the first section 46.
  • the buckle-engaging structure 66 includes a pair of slots (not shown) through which a second end 61 of the second section 48 can be threaded in order to enable the second section 48 and sternum strap 44 to be adjusted in length as necessary.
  • the first section 46 and the second section 48 can omit both he.securing members 52 and 62 and the strips 5.4. and 6.4, and can each be attached directly to the interior surface 32 or exterior surface 56 of each front portion 16.
  • the strap sections 46 and 48 can have their respective first ends 50 and 60 formed as loops (not shown) positioned around the front portion 16 of each central strap 12 under the strips 54 and 64, respectively.
  • the individual 8 utilizing the assembly 10 secures the belt 42 around the individual's waist.
  • the individual 8 then positions the assembly 10 over the individual's shoulders and attaches each of the securing means 22 and attaching means 40 to the belt 42 at the desired locations in order to secure the assembly 10 to the belt 42.
  • the central straps 12 and auxiliary straps 28 are then each adjusted in length using loops 25, adjustable portions 34 and buckles 26 and 38 in order to enable the assembly 10 to properly support and position the belt 42 on the individual 8.
  • the sternum strap 44 is engaged across the chest of the individual 8 to further maintain this alignment.
  • the weight of the items, and/or movement of the individual 8 will normally cause the position of the belt 42 to shift with respect to the waist of the individual 8.
  • the initial position of the belt 42 on the individual is maintained in spite of the weight on the belt 42 and the individual's movement.
  • the magnitude of the weight of the items on the belt 42 and/or very vigorous movement of the individual 8 may shift the position of the belt 42 by loosening the straps 12 and 28 as a result as the weight and/or movement, even though the assembly 10 is connected to the belt 42.
  • the individual 8 can readjust the length of the central straps 12 and or the auxiliary straps 28 by shortening the straps 12, 28 to raise the belt 42, or lengthening the straps 12, 28 to lower the belt 42 into a more comfortable position on the individual in the manner described above.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un ensemble sangles de maintien (10) se fixant libérable sur une ceinture (42) ou autre article et servant à porter des objets autour de la taille. L'ensemble comprend une paire de sangles centrales (12) formant un ensemble de bretelles et une paire de sangles auxiliaires (28) partant vers l'extérieur et raccordé à de l'ensemble de bretelles. Lorsque l'ensemble est fixé à la ceinture (42) et selon l'importance du poids maintenu par la ceinture, on peut jouer sur la longueur des sangles centrales (12) et des sangles auxiliaires (28) afin de régler la position de la ceinture par rapport à la personne de telle sorte que cette ceinture se trouve dans la région du corps la plus confortable. L'ensemble peut également être équipé d'une bride pectorale (44) qui reliée l'ensemble de bretelles à l'avant et stabilise la position de l'ensemble sur la personne.
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US46855903P 2003-05-07 2003-05-07
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US10/840,680 US20040221374A1 (en) 2003-05-07 2004-05-06 Releasable support strap assembly
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