U.S. patent application number 09/841119 was filed with the patent office on 2002-03-14 for carrying means.
Invention is credited to Griffiths, Michael.
Application Number | 20020030071 09/841119 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 9890430 |
Filed Date | 2002-03-14 |
United States Patent
Application |
20020030071 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Griffiths, Michael |
March 14, 2002 |
Carrying means
Abstract
A device for carrying objects, comprises a loop attachable to a
user or a user's clothing whereby an object is insertable through
the loop for retention thereby, insertion of the object being in a
direction transverse to the attachment point.
Inventors: |
Griffiths, Michael; (Conwy,
GB) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Daniel A. Monaco
Drinker, Biddle & Reath, LLP.
One Logan Square
18th and Cherry Streets
Philadelphia
PA
19103-6996
US
|
Family ID: |
9890430 |
Appl. No.: |
09/841119 |
Filed: |
April 24, 2001 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
224/251 ;
224/182; 224/269 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45F 2200/0541 20130101;
A45F 5/02 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
224/251 ;
224/269; 224/182 |
International
Class: |
A45F 005/00 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Apr 26, 2000 |
GB |
0009992.9 |
Claims
1. A device for carrying objects, comprising a loop attachable to a
user or a user's clothing whereby an object is insertable through
the loop for retention thereby, insertion of the object being in a
direction transverse to the attachment point.
2. A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the means of attachment
of the device to the user's clothing comprises at least one
aperture in at least one part of the loop of the device, whereby in
use, a button or the like on a user's clothing is pushed through
the aperture, thereby releasably securing the device to the user's
clothing.
3. A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the means of attachment
of the device to the user's clothing comprises a fold of material
attached at ether end to the loop of the device, whereby in use, a
button or the like on the user's clothing is pushed through the
fold of material, thereby releasably securing the device to the
user's clothing.
4. A device as claimed in claim 3, wherein the fold of material is
made from an elastic material.
5. A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the means of attachment
of the device to the user's clothing comprises a clip attached to
the loop of the device, the clip comprising a lip, whereby in use,
the lip is slotted over a suitable part of the user's clothing,
thereby releasably securing the device to the user's clothing.
6. A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the means of attachment
of the device to the user comprises a second loop from which the
loop of the device is suspended, the second loop preferably being
long enough to go over the user's head.
7. A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device is attachable
to a user's clothing by means of a safety pin or the like.
8. A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device is attachable
to a user's clothing by way of a key ring attachment.
9. A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the loop of the device
has a twist therein.
10. A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the loop of the device
is made from a deformable material such as cotton, braid or
leather.
11. A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the loop of the device
is made from metal.
12. A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the loop of the device
is made from a strip of material fastened together at the free ends
thereof.
13.A device as claimed in claim 12, wherein the free ends of the
strip of material are fastened together by means of a rivet or the
like.
14.A device as claimed in claim 12, wherein the free ends of the
strip of material are fastened together by means of a stitched
seam.
15.A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a logo tag is attached
to the loop of the device.
Description
DESCRIPTION
[0001] This invention concerns a method and apparatus for carrying
objects, in particular for carrying spectacles, sunglasses, pens,
etc. It is to be appreciated that, although reference will mostly
be made in the description to the carrying of spectacles, the
invention may be used to carry other objects.
[0002] Frequently, when a user does not require the immediate use
of his or her spectacles, yet still wishes to carry them around in
an easily accessible manner in anticipation of future use, it is
known to place the spectacles into a shirt pocket, or alternatively
to hook one of the arms of the spectacles over a belt or the neck
of a t-shirt, leaving the frame and remaining arm of the spectacles
hanging over
[0003] However, there are problems associated with this method of
carrying such objects, in that if the user bends over, it is
possible, and sometimes very likely that the spectacles will fall
out of the pocket of the shirt, or become unhooked from the belt or
neck of the t-shirt, falling to the floor and possibly
breaking.
[0004] Further, it is known to carry pens around in the pocket of a
shirt, or alternatively to hook the lip of the pen over the neck of
a T-shirt in a similar manner to spectacles. However, as with the
carrying of spectacles in this manner, it is possible, and
sometimes very likely that if the carrier bends down, the pen will
fall out of the pocket or become unhooked from the neck of the
T-shirt, falling to the floor and possibly becoming damaged.
[0005] It is an object of the present invention to provide an
improved device for carrying objects, in particular spectacles,
sunglasses, pens, etc.
[0006] Accordingly, the present invention provides a device for
carrying objects, comprising a loop attachable to a user or a
user's clothing whereby an object is insertable through the loop
for retention thereby, insertion of the object being in a direction
transverse to the attachment point.
[0007] In a first preferred embodiment of the present invention,
the means of attachment of the device to the user comprises at
least one aperture in at least one part of the loop of the device,
whereby in use, a button or the like on a users clothing is pushed
through the aperture, thereby releasably securing the device to the
user's clothing.
[0008] In a second preferred embodiment of the present invention,
the means of attachment of the device to the user comprises a fold
of material attached at either end to the loop of the device,
whereby in use, a button or the like on a user's clothing is pushed
through the fold of material, thereby releasably securing the
device to the user's clothing.
[0009] Preferably, the fold of material is made of an elastic
material, to facilitate stretching of the fold of material over a
button or the like.
[0010] In a third preferred embodiment of the present invention,
the means of attachment of the devise to the users clothing
comprises a clip attached to the loop of the device, comprising a
lip, whereby in use, the lip is slotted over a suitable item of the
user's clothing, thereby releasably securing the device to the
user's clothing.
[0011] In a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention,
the means of attachment of the device to the user comprises a
second loop from which the loop of the device is suspended, the
second loop preferably being long enough to go over a person's
head. This embodiment of the invention is particularly suitable for
when the user wishes to carry spectades around when he or she is
not wearing a shirt, for example on a beach.
[0012] In a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention,
the device may be attached to the user's clothing by way of a
conventional safety pin or a decorative brooch, or similar.
[0013] In a sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention,
the device may be attached to the user's clothing by way of a
crocodile clip.
[0014] In a seventh preferred embodiment of the present invention,
the device may be attached to the user's clothing by way of a key
ring attachment, for example an open-ended loop with an overlap
therein.
[0015] It is to be appreciated, however, that the means of
attachment of the device to a user or a user's clothing is not
limited to the means of attachment, which are given as examples
herein. Any suitable means of attachment may be used.
[0016] In an eighth preferred embodiment of the present invention,
the loop of the device has a twist therein. Although the device may
be made from any suitable material, it is preferable that the loop
of the device is made from a deformable material, for example
cotton, braid, or leather. Alternatively, the loop may be made from
metal.
[0017] Preferably. the loop is made from a strip of material
fastened together at the free ends thereof. The free ends of the
strip may be fastened together by means of a stitched seam, or
alternatively, they may be fastened together by means of a rivet or
the like, in order to form a loop.
[0018] It is further preferable that the device further comprises a
logo tag, attached to the loop by the rivet. Alternatively, the
logo tag may be attached to the loop at the stitched seam.
[0019] The present invention will now be further described, by way
of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in
which:
[0020] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the device for carrying
objects, in accordance with a first preferred embodiment of the
present invention;
[0021] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the device for carrying
objects, in accordance with a first preferred embodiment of the
present invention;
[0022] FIG. 3 is a front view of the device for carrying objects
shown in FIG. 1;
[0023] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the device for carrying
objects, in accordance with a second preferred embodiment of the
present invention;
[0024] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the device for carrying
objects, in accordance with a third preferred embodiment of the
present invention;
[0025] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the device for carrying
objects, in accordance with a fourth preferred embodiment of the
present invention;
[0026] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the device for carrying
objects, in accordance with a fifth preferred embodiment of the
present invention;
[0027] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the device for carrying
objects, in accordance with a fifth preferred embodiment of the
present invention;
[0028] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the device for carrying
objects, in accordance with a sixth preferred embodiment of the
present invention;
[0029] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the device for carrying
objects, in accordance with a seventh preferred embodiment of the
present invention; and
[0030] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the device for carrying
objects, in accordance with an eighth preferred embodiment of the
invention.
[0031] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the device for carrying
objects, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the
invention.
[0032] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the device for carrying
objects, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the
invention.
[0033] In the accompanying drawings, a device for carrying objects
is illustrated generally by reference numeral 1. Referring to FIGS.
1 and 2 of the drawings, the device 1 comprises a loop 2 with an
opening 3 therethrough and two sides 2a and 2b, In FIG. 11 an
aperture 4 passes through both sides 2a and 2b of the loop 2 To
attach the device 1 of FIG. 1 to a users clothing, a button (not
shown) on the user's clothing is pushed through the aperture 4 in
the loop 2. In FIG. 2, an aperture 5 passes through only one side
2b of the loop 2. To attach the device 1 of FIG. 2 to a user's
clothing, a button (not shown) is pushed through the aperture 5,
the button remaining covered by the side 2a of the loop 2.
[0034] In use, an arm of a pair of spectacles, is slotted through
the opening 3 in the loop, thereby retaining the spectacles in the
device 1 If the user bends forward, the orientation of the opening
3 in the loop 2 is such that the spectacles do not fall out of the
device 1. FIG. 3 shows a front view of the device 1 as may be seen
when attached to a users clothing (The button is not shown).
[0035] Referring to FIG. 4 of the drawings, the device 1 is the
same as that shown in FIG. 1, but for the means of attachment of
the device. In FIG. 4, the hole 4 is absent and instead a fold of
material 6 is attached to the loop 2 of the device 1. In use, a
button (not shown) is pushed through the opening 7 in the fold of
material 6, thereby releasably securing the device 1 to a users
clothing.
[0036] Referring to FIG. 5 of the drawings, the device 1 is the
same as that shown in FIG. 1, but for the absence of the hole 4 and
the presence instead of a clip 8 attached to the loop 2 of the
device 1. The clip 8 has a lip 9 thereon. In use, the lip 9 is
hooked over, for example, the collar of a t-shirt, thereby
releasably securing the device 1 to a users clothing.
[0037] Referring to FIG. 6 of the drawings, the device-1 is the
same as that shown in FIG. 1, but for the absence of the hole 4 and
the presence instead of a second loop 10 attached to the loop 2 of
the device 1. In use, the second loop 10 is slipped over the head
of the user, thereby releasably securing the device 1 to the
user.
[0038] Referring now to FIGS. 7, 8, 9 and 10 of the drawings, the
device 1 is the same as that shown in FIG. 1, but for the absence
of the hole 4. With reference to FIG. 7, a safety pin 11 is used to
attach the device 1 to a user's clothing, and with reference to
FIG. 8, a decorative brooch 12 is used as a means of attachment.
With reference to FIG. 9, a conventional crocodile clip 14 is used
to attach the device 1 to a user's clothing, whereby the jaws 19
and 20 of the clip 14 are snapped together over the users clothing.
With reference to FIG. 10, a keV ring attachment 15 in the form of
an open-ended loop 16 with an overlap therein is used as a means of
attachment, whereby the loop is slotted between the two layers 17
and 18 of the key ring attachment 15 and secured therein.
[0039] Referring to FIG. 11 of the drawings, the device 1 is the
same as that shown in FIG. 1, but for the presence of a twist 13 in
the loop 2. This is for ease of use, the spectacles, pen or the
like, sitting better in the loop 2 when the loop 2 has a twist 13
therein. However, it is to be appreciated that the loop 2 of any of
the embodiments as hereinbefore described may have a twist 13
therein, and not exclusively the embodiment of FIG. 1.
[0040] Referring to FIG. 12 of the drawings, the device 1 is the
same as that shown in FIG. 4, but for the presence of a rivet 14
holding the free ends of the loop 2 together. A logo tag 15 is
attached to the loop 2 by the rivet 14.
[0041] Referring to FIG. 13 of the drawings, the device 1 is the
same as that shown in FIG. 13, but for the presence of a levered
attachment 16 attached to the loop 2 by means of an additional loop
17 The levered attachment 16 may be opened, and fixed to a part of
the users clothing, for example, a belt loop, then closed in order
to secure the device to the user's clothing.
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