U.S. patent application number 11/356201 was filed with the patent office on 2006-08-24 for item carrier.
Invention is credited to June Angus, Antonio Del Rosario, Keith S. Willows.
Application Number | 20060186150 11/356201 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 36911600 |
Filed Date | 2006-08-24 |
United States Patent
Application |
20060186150 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Willows; Keith S. ; et
al. |
August 24, 2006 |
Item carrier
Abstract
An improved holder for the purpose of securing a personal
portable electronic item or other personal item on a person,
person's limb, waist or item to be worn. An embodiment of the
invention comprises a base panel having a first end and a second
end, a front surface and a back surface. The base panel comprising
attachment means whereby the item carrier can be attached to a
person or personal item. The item carrier further comprises a
substantially stretchy ring, offset at a distance from,
substantially central to, and substantially parallel to the front
surface of the base panel. A plurality of containment walls extend
from the periphery of the ring to the base panel defining a
containment space for holding an item therein. Whereby the ring can
be stretched to let the held item pass through so that it can be
housed in the containment space between the ring and the base
panel.
Inventors: |
Willows; Keith S.; (Seattle,
WA) ; Del Rosario; Antonio; (Bellevue, WA) ;
Angus; June; (Seattle, WA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Keith Willows
1823 12th Ave W.
Seattle
WA
98119
US
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Family ID: |
36911600 |
Appl. No.: |
11/356201 |
Filed: |
February 15, 2006 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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60656530 |
Feb 24, 2005 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
224/222 ;
224/237; 224/250; 224/255; 224/267; 224/660; 224/676 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45F 3/00 20130101; A45F
3/005 20130101; A45F 5/00 20130101; A45F 5/02 20130101; A45F
2200/0508 20130101; A45F 2003/006 20130101; A45F 2005/008 20130101;
A45F 2200/0516 20130101; A45C 2011/002 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
224/222 ;
224/660; 224/676; 224/237; 224/250; 224/255; 224/267 |
International
Class: |
A45F 5/00 20060101
A45F005/00; A45F 3/00 20060101 A45F003/00 |
Claims
1. An item carrier comprising: a base panel having a first end and
a second end, a front surface and a back surface; said base panel
comprising a strap at its first end extending substantially to its
second end forming a loop for encircling a user's limb to attach
the item carrier thereon; a substantially stretchy ring, offset at
a distance from, substantially central to, and substantially
parallel to the front surface of the base panel; a plurality of
containment walls extending from the periphery of the ring to the
base panel defining a containment space for holding an item
therein; whereby the substantially stretchy ring can stretch to let
the held item pass through to be contained in the containment space
between the ring and the base panel and further the ring can
stretch to provide a first adjustment means so that the containment
space fits a variety of different held item shapes and sizes
snugly.
2. The item carrier of claim 1, wherein the containment space has
secondary adjustment means so that the item carrier can even more
readily adapt to fit a variety of different held item shapes and
sizes.
3. The item carrier of claim 2, wherein the containment walls
comprise said secondary adjustment means.
4. The item carrier of claim 2, wherein the elastic ring includes
cinching means which comprises said secondary adjustment means.
5. The item carrier of claim 1, wherein the substantially stretchy
ring is a somewhat short length of stretch cord attached to itself
in a substantially annular fashion
6. The item carrier of claim 1, further comprising a substantially
stretchy, protective hood
7. The item carrier of claim 6, wherein the hood and the item
carrier have matable fastening means such that the hood is
removable by disengaging the said matable fastening means and
replaceable by engaging said matable fastening means.
8. An item carrier comprising: a panel having a first end and a
second end, a front surface and a back surface, the base panel
further comprising a strap at its first end extending substantially
to its second end forming a loop for encircling a user's limb to
attach the item carrier thereon; an elastic ring attached at its
perimeter to the base panel such that it is offset at a distance
from, substantially central to, and substantially parallel to the
front surface of the base panel defining a containment space for
holding an item therein; whereby the ring can stretch to let the
held item pass through to be contained in the containment space
between the ring and the base panel and further the ring can
stretch to provide a first adjustment means so that the containment
space fits a variety of different held item shapes and sizes
snugly.
9. The item carrier of claim 8, wherein the elastic ring is
attached at its perimeter to the base panel with a plurality of
containment walls.
10. The item carrier of claim 8, wherein the elastic ring is
attached at its perimeter to the base panel with a plurality of
containment strips.
11. The item carrier of claim 8, wherein the containment space has
secondary adjustment means so that the item carrier can even more
readily adapt to fit a variety of different held item shapes and
sizes.
12. The item carrier of claim 8, wherein the containment walls
comprise secondary adjustment means so that the item carrier can
even more readily adapt to fit a variety of different held item
shapes and sizes.
13. The item carrier of claim 10, wherein one or more containment
strips comprise secondary adjustment means so that the item carrier
can more readily adapt to fit a variety of different held item
shapes and sizes.
14. The item carrier of claim 11, wherein the elastic ring includes
cinching means which comprises said secondary adjustment means.
15. An item carrier comprising: a base panel having a first end and
a second end, a front surface and a back surface, the base panel
further comprising securing means whereby the item carrier can be
secured to an item to be worn; a length of substantially stretchy
cord fastened to itself such that it defines a ring, said ring
being offset at a distance from, substantially central to, and
substantially parallel to the front surface of the base panel; a
plurality of containment walls extending from the periphery of the
ring to the base panel defining a containment space for holding an
item therein; whereby the substantially stretchy ring can stretch
to let the held item pass through to be contained in the
containment space between the ring and the base panel and further
the ring can stretch to provide a first adjustment means so that
the containment space fits a variety of different held item shapes
and sizes snugly.
16. The item carrier of claim 15, wherein the containment walls
comprise a plurality of containment strips.
17. The item carrier of claim 15, wherein the containment space has
secondary adjustment means so that the item carrier can even more
readily adapt to fit a variety of different held item shapes and
sizes.
18. The item carrier of claim 17, wherein the containment walls
comprise said secondary adjustment means.
19. The item carrier of claim 16, wherein the containment strips
comprise secondary adjustment means so that the item carrier can
even more readily adapt to fit a variety of different held item
shapes and sizes.
20. The item carrier of claim 15, wherein the elastic ring includes
cinching means which comprises secondary adjusting means so that
the item carrier can even more readily adapt to fit a variety of
different held item shapes and sizes.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE--RELATED PROVISIONAL PATENT APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of Provisional Patent
Application, No. 60/656,530, filed on Feb. 24, 2005, Titled: "Item
Carrier"--Applicants Keith S. Willows, June A. Angus of Seattle,
Wash. and Antonio Del Rosario of Bellevue, Wash.
I. BACKGROUND
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] This invention relates to a system used to hold an
electronic device or other portable object used by athletes in
competition, recreation or anywhere an electronic device or other
portable object is required or desired.
[0004] 2. Background
[0005] Sport, travel and general merchandise stores commonly sell
articles for holding music players, cell phones and other portable
electronic or other personal items for use during a variety of
activities to enable the user to keep one's personal items on one's
person during various activities. Personal item carrying pockets,
pouches and other carriers are used often during, activities from
leisurely walking and everyday use to hiking and more endurance
sports or activities such as running, in-line skating, etc. The
pockets, pouches, etc. with integrated belt loops and straps,
depending on their configuration, provide varying levels of comfort
and convenience relative to the intended activity and
unique/varying activity variables. During exercise, physical
activity or other activities where a person is actively moving
around or needs to hold an item for ready-access without being
unduly encumbered there is a need for a carrier that holds an item
such as a music play, cell phone, or other personal electronic
device etc., securely and reliably for a number of shapes, sizes
and configurations while allowing on-the-go ready-access to
features on the carried item such as buttons, knobs, screens
etc.
[0006] There has now been developed, and disclosed herein a new and
carrier which has a number of advantages not possessed by the
products of this type known to heretofore be available.
III. OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES
[0007] The novel item holding system described and example of
embodiments shown in figures included is believed to offer many
benefits over existing carriers.
[0008] A confluence of geometry elements and materials provide for
a versatile, readily accessible, more comfortably worn, lighter,
manufacturable item holding system. Important to this design is its
ease of manufacturing, versatility and access to the item to be
carried. The item carrier can be constructed using inexpensive and
easily obtained materials, assembled using conventional
manufacturing equipment, produced easily and inexpensively as well
as with light and comfortable readily available materials giving an
aesthetically pleasing highly functional, versatile solution that
fits a variety of shapes and sizes of items to be carried while
allowing good access to various areas of the item to be
carried.
IV. SUMMARY
[0009] In accordance with the present invention the following
discloses an item carrying system for holding electronics, personal
items and the like.
[0010] Disclosed is a preferable item carrier (with detachable
protective hood and an integrated or associated adjustable limb,
waist or the like strap or the like). The item carrier element of
the invention is preferably incorporated into a band or the like
also, but less preferable, it can be incorporated into a belt loop
(or loops) or the like instead of directly affixed to a belt. This
allows the item carrier system to be assembled to a belt so that
the item carrier holding capability can be added to any belt or
belt like system by the user at any time. Also less preferably, the
item carrying system can be integrated with a clip or the like
similar to those found on personal radios, mp3 carriers, cell
phones and/or the like, in some cases, this could be
preferable.
[0011] The item carrier holding element(s) can also less preferably
be applied, affixed, attached, sewed, grommetted, attached with
integrally molded/formed fastening receptacle(s)/stud(s), and/or
otherwise affixed to other forms of clothing/gear such as shirts,
singlets, shorts, waist packs/bags, water bottle packs, water
bottle belt systems, hydration reservoir systems or other fanny
packs, back packs or the like.
[0012] These item holding elements again less preferably can be
incorporated into a number of items to be worn by a user either
permanently affixed to that item or removably affixed via loops,
snaps, tabs and snaps, studs, or the like, but one of the benefits
of the disclosed invention is its ability to hold an electronic
device or the like in place on a user's worn item in an ultra-light
weight extremely low impact manner. This ability to integrate the
invention in such a lightweight low impact manner lends itself to
be integrated in some cases permanently affixed to the item worn
which in some cases could be preferable.
V. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING FIGURES
[0013] The invention will be described with reference to the
accompanying drawings, wherein:
[0014] FIG. 1 shows a front view of a preferred embodiment of the
disclosed invention.
[0015] FIG. 1a shows a front three-quarter view of a mirror image
version of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1. This figure also shows
optional cord retainer flap in use.
[0016] FIG. 2 shows preferred item carrier 200 with optional hood
or the like 100 attached.
[0017] FIG. 2a shows the back side of the assembly shown in FIG.
2.
[0018] FIG. 3 shows an inside view of optional attachable hood or
the like 100.
[0019] FIG. 3a shows an outside view of optional attachable hood or
the like 100.
[0020] FIG. 4 shows a top perspective view of an optional novel
adjustment feature for adjusting the length of a limb or waist
strap integrated with the item carrier
[0021] FIG. 4a shows a cross-section view of the optional novel
adjustment feature shown in FIG. 4. The cross section is taken
substantially through the center of the strap along the center line
of the length of the adjustment strap orthogonal to the front face
of the strap.
[0022] In FIGS. 5 and 5a show an embodiment of the preferred
invention with a cut-out hole on the top and bottom band
retainers
[0023] FIG. 6 shows a preferred item carrier with optional
integrated limb strap using an integrated ladder-lock adjuster to
adjust the strap length.
[0024] FIG. 7 shows a preferred item carrier with optional
integrated limb strap using an integrated double fold-over
adjustment or just one side can be adjusted.
[0025] FIG. 8 shows a preferred item carrier with optional
integrated limb strap using a simple overlap of extensions of the
side to side containment strips preferably made from stretch
webbing or the like with a simple velcro or the like overlap
adjustment.
[0026] FIG. 9 shows a preferred item carrier with optional
integrated limb strap using an integrated plastic buckle or the
like system used to connect the limb/waist band recloseably.
[0027] FIG. 10 shows a preferred item carrier with optional
integrated limb strap using another optional band configuration
[0028] FIG. 11 shows a preferred item carrier with optional
integrated limb strap using yet another optional band
configuration
[0029] FIG. 12 shows a preferred item carrier with optional
integrated limb strap using yet another optional band
configuration
[0030] FIG. 13 shows a preferred item carrier with optional
integrated limb strap using yet another optional band
configuration
[0031] FIG. 14 shows three containment strips/parts instead of four
configured in and inverted peace sign format.
[0032] FIG. 15 shows a less preferable embodiment of a
configuration of the item containment portion of the carrier in a
3-quarter view.
[0033] FIG. 16 shows a 3-quarter view of the outer cover system
element of the described invention. The embodiment in this view is
shown constructed preferably of neoprene.
[0034] FIG. 17 shows a 3-quarter view of another variation of the
outer cover system element of the described invention. The shown
mesh area is a pocket closure of the pocket can be accomplished
with a zipper, velcro or some other known closure system.
[0035] FIG. 18 shows a less preferable embodiment of the item
holding portion of the item carrier, one or more containment strips
having velcro or the like mating portions which mate when the
containment strip is folded over cord 18 to hold cord 18
recloseably instead of sewing a line parallel to the fold line to
provide a place to contain 18.
[0036] FIG. 19-21 show how the stretch cord can conform to
different sizes and shapes of players/held items, the disclosed
carrier can adjust to fit a variety of player sizes and shapes.
[0037] FIG. 22 shows another (though in many cases less preferable)
embodiment of the item holding portion of the invention with
containment strips. The free ends (the ends that are not attached
to foundation pad) that confine cord 18, containment strips having
cut-outs for access to the item they hold.
[0038] FIG. 23 shows another (though in many cases less preferable)
embodiment of the item holding portion of the invention with
containment strips primarily made from stretch webbing or the
like.
[0039] FIG. 24 shows an embodiment of the item containment portion
of the carrier made preferably of hypalon or the for holding
personal radios, personal items, other items and the like. This
embodiment of the containment module portion may be desirable in
some cases though in others less desirable.
[0040] FIG. 25 shows the embodiment of the item containment portion
of the carrier shown in FIG. 24 with stretch band stretched
open
[0041] FIG. 26 shows the containment module as described in FIG. 24
with a music player or other device held in the containment
module.
[0042] FIG. 27 shows shows a less preferably embodiment of the item
containment portion of the carrier in a 3-quarter view. In this
example, die-cut neoprene with stretchy edging is preferred but
this material can also be stretch mesh, spandex or the like.
[0043] FIG. 27a shows an embodiment of the item containment portion
of the carrier similar to the one shown in FIG. 27 in a front/plan
view
[0044] FIG. 28 shows another less preferable embodiment of the item
containment portion of the carrier in a 3-quarter view. In this
version, elastic strap is preferred but this material can also be
neoprene, spandex or the like. In this figure, the item carrier is
holding an electronic device and shows how the stretch straps
leaves areas for easy access to the controls of the electronic
device while still securing it.
[0045] FIG. 29 shows another less preferable embodiment of the item
containment portion of the carrier in front/plan view similar to
the embodiment in FIG. 28.
[0046] FIG. 30 shows an embodiment of the item containment portion
of the carrier similar to the one shown in FIG. 27 in a front/plan
view
[0047] FIG. 31 shows an embodiment of the item containment portion
of the invention similar to the one shown in FIG. 22.
[0048] FIG. 32 shows a less preferable embodiment of the item
containment portion of the invention. Although in some cases this
embodiment may be preferable.
[0049] FIG. 33 shows a less preferable embodiment of the item
containment portion of the invention. Although in some cases this
embodiment may be preferable.
[0050] FIG. 34a shows a close-up view of the cord adjuster portion
of the embodiment shown in FIG. 34.
[0051] FIG. 34 shows a preferable embodiment of the item
containment portion of the invention with an cord adjuster to
adjust the length of the stretch or other cord.
[0052] FIG. 35-38 show different embodiments of the item
containment portion of the invention with various style containment
straps with various shape cut-outs.
[0053] FIG. 39 shows a less preferable embodiment of the item
containment portion of the invention. Although in some cases this
embodiment may be preferable.
[0054] FIG. 40 shows a less preferable embodiment of the item
containment portion of the invention holding a small music or other
electronic device. Although in some cases this embodiment may be
preferable. FIG. 40a is a top view of the embodiment shown if FIG.
40; the stretch cord is slightly stretched open.
[0055] FIG. 41 shows an embodiment of the item containment portion
of the invention with music/electronic player installed.
[0056] FIG. 42 shows an embodiment of the item containment portion
of the invention with music/electronic player installed.
[0057] FIG. 43 shows how sizing adjustment tabs are used to size
the containment area of the preferred embodiment.
[0058] FIG. 44 shows further graphic explanation how sizing
adjustment tabs are used to size the containment area of the
preferred embodiment.
[0059] FIG. 45 shows further graphic explanation how sizing
adjustment tabs are used to size the containment area of the
preferred embodiment.
[0060] FIG. 45 shows how the novel item carrier can be worn on a
belt or a limb like an arm.
[0061] FIG. 46 shows further graphic explanation how sizing
adjustment tabs are used to size the containment area of the
preferred embodiment.
[0062] FIGS. 47 and 48 shows a player or the like item being placed
inside the containment area of the preferred embodiment
[0063] FIG. 49 shows how loosening of the limb/arm strap for the
preferable item carrier can be accomplished. Tightening can be
accomplished on this preferred embodiment by pulling on the free
tail end of the limb strap.
[0064] FIG. 50 shows how a preferable crimp can be hidden in a loop
in on of the containment strips (19a shows a preferable hidden
position)
[0065] FIG. 51 shows a preferable crimp (like a common hair band)
for connecting the preferable elastic loop 18.
VI. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0066] References will now be made to the drawings in which the
various elements of the present invention will be given reference
designations and in which the invention will be discussed so as to
enable one skilled in the art to make and use the invention. It is
to be understood that the following description is only exemplary
of the principles of the present invention, and should not be
viewed as narrowing the pending claims.
[0067] FIG. 1 shows a front view of a preferred embodiment of the
disclosed invention. The invention preferably has a foundation pad
or the like, which is appropriately shaped to fit the preferred
item to be carried cushioning the item from the wearer as well as
protecting the item from being in direct contact with the user's
body which can be sweaty. The shape of this pad can be a variety of
shapes from somewhat square to round, oval, somewhat
octagon-shaped, etc. The preferable foundation pad can be
formed/constructed from a variety of different materials made of
one piece of neoprene or the like material die cut from sheet, a
composite of more than one material, layered with a back, an
internal pad and a front, etc. or just with a back and front
material. In FIG. 1 the front of the foundation pad is labeled 3.
Somewhat from the perimeter of the preferable foundation pad base
four or more containment strips/walls or the like (FIG. 1, labeled
5, 6, 7a and 8/15 in combination) extend upward and terminate with
item holding means element 18, elastic band/loop. 7a is shown
holding 18 but also extending after folding and affixing to itself
to form cord holder means which is shown in FIG. 1a. The
containment strips or the like which terminate in elastic
containment loop holding means are preferably configured at
approximately 90 degrees from each other if there are four
containment strips or they are spaced appropriately to hold the
item desired to be held (FIG. 14 shows an embodiment employing
three containment strips/walls. More than four or less than three
containment strips/walls may be desirable in some instances, though
in most cases this is less preferable (see FIG. 33 for an example
of a containment module with two containment walls). The Elastic
band/loop or the like which is held in place by the upwardly
extending containment strips or the like is preferably made from a
length of preferably elastic cord or the like which has its ends
fastened to themselves with a metal or the like crimp 19 (commonly
found on a hair band for holding hair in a pony tail) see FIG. 51
for a drawing of a preferable crimp. The crimp is preferably held
in one of the loops of the folded-over containment strips so that
it is hidden and does not come in contact with the item/player
being held (see FIG. 50, item labeled 19a shows a possible position
of the hidden crimp trapped in the folded over containment strip.)
Although a crimp is preferred, the two ends of the cord or the like
can be affixed to form a loop with a knot, formed together
integrally in a ring, glued together, melted together, held with
heat shrink, fastened with a cord lock/slider or the like. Although
elastic cord or the like material is preferred for the cord loop,
non-stretchy cord, string, webbing or the like material can be used
and a cord lock can be used to adjust the size of the loop to fit
different sized/shaped items to be carried. The preferable elastic
cord loop 18 can also be made from an o-ring made of appropriate
material like silicon rubber, rubber or the like or other
preferably stretchy material (although it could be made with a
plastic loop or the like and access to the item(s) held in the
carrier could be accomplished by a refastenable fastener which
fastens around/to or the like to the loop-snaps, velcro, button,
and button hole could be integrated to the containment strips to
attach removably to the loop or the like (see FIG. 35 which shows
an example of snaps or potentially rivets). The limb/waist band or
the like band or the like 16 is fastened to the base pad at
opposite ends so that it forms a loop through which you can put a
limb/waist to attach to the user. A radio, player or the like item
being held can be put through the loop of preferable stretch cord
or the like 18 and when the stretch cord stretches back into its
relaxed state pulls containment strips around the item being held,
holding it in place to be accessed by the user on the user's
limb/waist or other item in which ready access to a personal,
electronic or other item is useful.
[0068] FIG. 1a shows the preferred item carrier with a music player
installed and cord management flap 7b holding the excess cord from
headphones or the like in place.
[0069] FIG. 2 shows preferred item carrier 200 with optional hood
or the like 100 attached. FIG. 2a shows the back side of the
assembly shown in FIG. 2. Hood or the like 100 is attached to
carrier 200 with hook velcro or the like component 10c on top tab
area of 100 (FIG. 3), the tab or the like affixing to the back of
the base pad 4, the surface of 4 on which has velcro or the like
compatible loop material to mate with 10c. The bottom portion of
hood 100 is held down on carrier 200 by the mating of velcro loop
compatible material or the like 10b on the hood on the bottom
inside portion of 100 and hook compatible material or the like 10a
affixed, glued, heat bonded, sewed or the like to outside surface
of containment strip 6 which extends from the lower perimeter of
the base pad or the like of carrier 200.
[0070] FIG. 3 shows optional attachable-hood or the like 100. Hood
or the like 100 is made from front cover 1 (preferably stretchy
neoprene or the like material) which is sized to cover the item
being carried in 200. In FIG. 3, front cover 1 is shown somewhat
rectangular in shape although it could be round or any other shape
appropriate to its use as a cover. Preferably stretchy neoprene or
the like hood extension/shroud 2 is affixed (sewn, glued, formed
integrally or the like with front cover 1--but preferably affixed
in a way to allow this part to stretch and conform to the item
being held in 200) to the perimeter of front cover 1 so that it
substantially extends away from front cover 1 somewhat
perpendicular to its face. Hood extension/shroud 2 is sized so that
when it is removeably affixed to carrier 200 in combination with
front cover part 1, the resulting hood substantially or somewhat
protects the item carried in carrier 200. FIG. 3 shows three of
four potential walls formed by 2 somewhat perpendicular to the face
of 1 so that the item carried in 200 can vary in size somewhat and
still be at least partially shrouded by hood 100 (the combination
of this geometry and the preferably somewhat stretchy cover 100
allows for the cover to conform to a variety of different sizes and
shapes of items being held in 200). This substantially "U" or "C"
shaped side shroud can be extended so that it completely encircles
the perimeter of front cover 1 although this is less preferable in
some cases for fitting a variety of sizes and shapes of items held
in carrier 200. On the inside surface of front cover 1 somewhat
towards the bottom is affixed, glued, heat bonded, sewed or the
like loop velcro or the like element 10b and somewhat opposite this
is hook velcro or the like element 10c affixed, glued, heat bonded,
sewed or the like to the inside top area of shroud 2 on somewhat of
a projection so that this tab or projection can serve to wrap
around and removeably affix to carrier 200 as it is intended.
Preferably hypalon or the like grab feature 9 is preferably
affixed, glued, heat bonded, sewed or the like to the inside bottom
edge of front cover 1 to facilitate removal/access to the item(s)
carried in carrier 200. Logo or the like element 11a can also be
formed integrally with grab feature 9 and serve dually as a
logo/grab element affixed to the bottom edge of front cover 1. It
can also be attached, affixed, glued, heat bonded, sewed or the
like separately to front cover 1. Preferably hook velco or the like
10c is preferably sewn, glued heat bonded or the like to elongated
preferably neoprene or the like shroud 2, on the underside surface
of a preferably somewhat central projection 2a. As mentioned
preferably neoprene or the like front cover 1 is sized and shaped
appropriately to cover what is preferably held in carrier 200 (in
FIG. 3 shown somewhat rectangular-shaped). Preferably loop velcro
or the like 10b is preferably sewn, glued heat bonded or the like
to one end of the back side of front cover 1; the front side has
logo or the like 11a preferably sewn, glued heat bonded or the like
preferably opposite 10b. Construction of the preferred item carrier
as shown in FIGS. 1 and 1a will now be detailed. Preferably cut-out
hypalon or the like containment strip or the like 6 is preferably
substantially hour-glass shaped, truncated on one side and opposite
the truncated side cut out portion, a hole or holes that will allow
access to buttons/cords/feature of the item being held in 200.
Containment strip/wall 6 is folded at the waist of the hour-glass
shape or the like and sewn in this position with preferably hook
velcro or the like 10a preferably sewn, glued or otherwise affixed
somewhat above the preferable cut-out hole. Upper containment
element made up of preferably stretchy webbing or the like 15 which
is preferably edge bound at one end with preferably hypalon
end/stretch cord holding 8 leaving a space to slide cord 18
through. This top containment element or any other of the side
containment elements for that matter could be made solely from
stretch webbing or the like and folded over and preferably sewn at
their free end to serve to hold preferable stretch ring or the like
18. Although folding over a short, somewhat squat hour-glass shaped
hypalon or the like part and sewing or the like to a free end of
webbing or the like 15 that cord 18 can be fed through and held is
preferable in many cases. In some cases it may be desirable for the
top containment strip/wall to be made out of a single material such
as hypalon with cut-out access hole(s) instead of a combination of
stretchy and non-stretchy materials as shown and described. The
bottom and top containment strips are sewn or the like to the
perimeter, opposite one another to foundation pad shown as
preferably neoprene or the like front of foundation pad 3 and back
part 4 preferably veltex or the like sewn together at their
perimeter. Foundation pad (3 and 4) can be made in a variety of
ways. It can be one piece of neoprene or the like with selectively
placed materials added as needed to serve its purpose (for example
velcro or the like loop selective element(s) could be added to mate
with 10c). It can be made of two or more pieces layered together to
provide the appropriate thickness, padding, water protection, etc.
as desired. After the containment strips are sewn to the perimeter
top and bottom of the foundation pad, sewn inside out like you
would a pillow case with the containment strips sewn inside and
then flipped right side out using a slit in one of the foundation
pad sides (preferably on the front and centrally located so that
this slit/hole or the like can be covered by 12a), this slit is
covered with loop velcro or the like strip 12a (preferably sewn
glued or the like in place) somewhat centrally to foundation pad as
shown, the length of velcro or the like strip 12a somewhat
perpendicular to top and bottom containment strips as shown. One
end of limb/waist band or the like 16 with preferably somewhat
hourglass shape preferably hypalon or the like containment
strip/cord keeper 7a preferably sewn as an extension to 16 with the
base of the preferably hourglass shaped 7a fixed parallel to the
edge of the end of strap 16. One side of 7a has mating velcro or
the like 7b and 10d spaced so that when preferably hour-glass
shaped 7a is folded upon itself using the waist of the hour glass
shape as a fold line the velcro or the like mates. On the opposite
side of 7a, hook velcro or the like flap 12b is sewn or the like at
one end somewhat centrally in the area between the "waist" fold
line and the attachement to 16 band such than the free end of the
flap faces away from the "waist" fold line with the hook of the
velcro or the like facing towards 7a. Containment strip/cord keeper
7a is folded upon itself along the "waist" fold line so that 10d
and 7b mate, then 7a is sewn, affixed or the like to itself in a
line parallel to the "waist" fold line somewhat at a distance from
this line but close to the fold line so that cord 18 can pass
through the resulting tube with some friction (so that it is
preferably not too loose). A short length of ribbon or the like
strip or the like 17 is folded over itself and preferably sewn to
form a belt loop or band and then slid onto the band 16. Also the
end opposite or the like assembly is turned over itself and sewn or
the like to finish the end. Preferably hypalon or the like
containment strip/band trapper 5 has a preferably somewhat milk
bottle shaped profile. 5 is folded over at the "neck" of it's
preferably milk bottle shaped form upon preferably velcro or the
like hook flap 12b (shown as a separate part as the other above
mentioned 12b part, but labeled the same because they could be
similar if not identical to each other). Hook flap 12b is faced
preferably with its hook side toward the preferably hypalon or the
like 5 and then preferably sewn with one end trapped in the folded
over at the "neck" line. Containment strip 5 is sewn parallel to
this "neck" fold line at a slight distance so that cord 18 can be
threaded through the resulting looped over and affixed or the like
to itself 5. The preferable stitch being somewhat parallel to the
"neck" fold line somewhat at a distance from this line but close to
the fold line so that cord 18 can pass through the resulting tube
with some friction (so that it is preferably not too loose). As can
be seen in FIG. 4 and cross-section FIG. 4a hypalon or the like
containment strip/band/trapper 5, the end opposite the loop for
holding cord 18 is folded over itself (base of preferable milk
bottle shape or the like) threading one outside rung of tri-glide
or the like 14 in this folded over portion and containment strip 5
is preferably sewed in place with this end folded over and trapping
an outside rung of tri-glide 14 in the folded and sewn loop formed
therein. The free end of limb/waist band 16 (opposite preferably
hypalon-ended other side) is threaded around the middle rung of
triglide 14 over and back on itself (see FIGS. 4 and 4a). As can be
seen in FIG. 4 and FIG. 4a the free end of containment strip 5
(with loop for holding 18) is then threaded over the middle rung of
tri-glide 14 and through the second slot in 14 (the first slot
being the one closest to the end of 14 that is affixed to
containment strip 5). The finished belt assembly has ends for
holding cord 18 on either side and adjustment tail in between. The
finished belt assembly is preferably sewn or the like to the
foundation pad somewhat at the pad's perimeter spaced substantially
between top and bottom containment strips so that the band with the
pad are continuous to form a complete band to enwrap a limb or
waist, etc. Containment strips 5 and 7a are preferably sewn or
affixed so that the cord 18 holding end is free to extend up and
away from the foundation pad a distance that will be favorable for
holding an item to be carried in 200. 7a is preferably sewn to the
pad's perimeter somewhat parallel to its folded over line and at a
distance such that the cord 18 holding end is free to extend up and
away from the foundation pad a distance that will be favorable for
wrapping around and holding an item to be carried in 200. 5 is
preferably sewn to the pad's perimeter opposite 7a somewhat
parallel to its folded over line and at a distance (next to the
non-enwrapped rung of tri-glide or the like 14) such that the cord
18 holding end is free to extend up and away from the foundation
pad a distance that will be favorable for wrapping around and
holding an item to be carried in 200. Preferably stretchy cord or
the like 18 is fed through all of the containment strip loops and
fastened to itself somewhat in a ring preferably with a metal or
the like crimp 19 that can commonly be found on a hair band used
for making a pony tail. The length of preferably stretchy cord 18
is fastened to itself to define a loop, said loop being offset at a
distance from, substantially central to, and substantially parallel
to the front surface of the base panel.
[0071] FIG. 4, FIG. 4a, and FIG. 49 show how the adjustment feature
of the preferred embodiment of the invention is preferably
assembled to act to adjust the limb/waist band or the like. As
described above and shown in FIG. 4a but reversing the assembly
explanation for clarification purposes, an extension of containment
strip 5 after it has been sewed or the like to base pad or the like
on carrier 200 is fed under the first bar, through the first of two
slots of tri-glide or the like 14, then up over the next two rungs,
around the last rung and up through the second slot in tri-glide or
the like 14, here containment strip 5 is preferably affixed
(preferably sewed, though it could be glued, heat bonded, etc.) to
itself in this folded under itself and trapped position. The above
order of these steps is for explanation purposes only and can be
reordered as is previously described if desired. After the
containment strip 5 extension has trapped the tri-glide 14 in the
above described manner, an end of limb/waist band or the like 16
can be fed under the tri-glide through the first slot as defined
above, over the middle rung and down through the second slot as
shown in FIG. 4a. If the doubled over band or the like 16 is pulled
in a manner that opposes strip 5 as it is attached to the base pad
of carrier 200 this strap assembly acts to lock the strap in place.
Lifting up on the hypalon or the like covered rung allows the strap
to loosen (see FIG. 49). The assembly as described and integrated
into the belt/band or the like is suitable to function as a belt or
limb-band with adjusting means to change the size and make putting
the band on a limb/waist easier. It should also be noted that the
before mentioned trapping/adjusting assembly as described and shown
in FIG. 4 and FIG. 4a is believed to be novel in itself and can be
incorporated into other belt/band/straps or the like to function as
an adjustment feature. The disclosed novel trapping/adjusting
assembly allows a tri-glide to hold fast to a adjust a belt to
different sizes without slipping. FIG. 4a shows a section view of
the strap assembly element of the described invention. Hypalon is
preferred for strip 5, but can be replaced with rubber, leather,
webbing or the like. Stretch webbing is preferred for the strap
material but can also be replaced with non-stretch webbing, strip
material or the like. The hypalon strap 5 acts as a strap lock on
the stretch strap once outward tension is applied to the strap.
This use of the adjuster in a non-obvious way reduces the bulk of
the plastic part needed to adjust the stretch strap.
[0072] FIG. 5 and FIG. 5a show a version of the preferred
embodiment with cut-outs for access in containment strips 15a and 6
to provide access to different areas on the object being held in
item carrier 200. When a cord is wound up it can be held trapped
under containment strip fold-over 7a, between mating preferably
hook and loop fasteners dispose on the containment strip portion
and folded over flap created by the extension of 7a after it has
been preferably sewn to itself to create loop to entrap cord 18
(FIG. 1a). The excess wire or the like holder for cabling, remote,
etc. as shown in FIG. 1a is preferably made from hypalon with hook
and loop fasteners, but in this area rubber, stretch elastic, vinyl
or plastic with snaps, buttons, etc. are also suitable, though will
yield varying degrees of durability and usability.
[0073] FIG. 6 through FIG. 13 show how the preferred item carrier
200 can be configured with different strap assemblies to function
as is desired as a carrier to be held on a limb/waist. These strap
assemblies are generally less desirable in many cases than the
before detailed preferred embodiment. FIG. 7 shows that plastic
loops or the like can be attached to opposite sides of the
foundation pad with a tail end of the containment strips 5 and 7a
and/or with tail ends protruding from either side of foundation
pad, folded over and preferably sewn to entrap these plastic loops
or the like. A belt or the like can be fed through these loops and
folded over itself on one or both sides adjusting with hook and
loop, tri-glide or other adjustment methods that are commonly used
in the industry for similar purposes. If one side and not both is
adjustable the other can be fixed similar to FIG. 6. FIG. 6 shows
one side of limb/waist band or the like fixed to foundation pad and
the other end fed through a ladder-lock or the like which is
preferably sewn to a tail end of the opposite containment strip
after it has been preferably sewn down to the foundation pad. FIG.
8 shows a simple overlap of extensions of the side to side
containment strips preferably made from stretch webbing or the like
with a simple velcro or the like overlap adjustment. FIG. 9 shows a
less preferable plastic buckle or the like system used to connect
the limb/waist band recloseably with plastic tri-glide adjuster for
adjustment. FIG. 10 shows one side of limb/waist band or the like
fixed to foundation pad and the other end fed through a plastic
loop or the like which is preferably sewn to a tail end of the
opposite containment strip after it has been preferably sewn down
to the foundation pad. Adjustment is accomplished with overlap of
webbing or the like which is fed through a tri-glide which moves to
accommodate variable sizes. FIG. 11 shows one side of limb/waist
band or the like fixed to foundation pad and the other end fed
through a plastic loop or the like which is preferably sewn to a
tail end of the opposite containment strip after it has been
preferably sewn down to the foundation pad. Adjustment is
accomplished with overlap velcro or the like (which can be done in
a number of ways including discretely sewn on velcro or the like,
velcro compatible stretch webbing with a mating end component
preferably sewn to mate with it to serve to size the band, etc.
FIG. 12 shows one side of limb/waist band or the like fixed to
foundation pad and the other end fed through a plastic loop or the
like which is preferably sewn to a tail end of the opposite
containment strip after it has been preferably sewn down to the
foundation pad. Adjustment is accomplished with overlap of webbing
or the like which is fed through a tri-glide which moves to
accommodate variable sizes. A break in the strap is provided with a
hook and loop overlap closure to allow the band to be completely
undone simply. FIG. 13 shows ladder lock adjusters disposed on both
sides of the foundation pad like FIG. 6 (which has one instead of
two). The ladder locks or the like are preferably sewn to a tail
end of the opposite containment strip after they have been
preferably sewn down to the foundation pad. FIG. 14 shows three
containment strips/parts instead of four configured in and inverted
peace sign format.
[0074] FIG. 15 shows another less preferable embodiment of the
carrier in a 3-quarter view. In this example, a preferable
combination of neoprene and stretch cord is preferred but the
neoprene can be replaced with stretch mesh, spandex or the like.
The stretch cord can be replaced with stretch strap, spandex,
non-stretch cord or the like. In this figure, the item carrier is
holding an electronic device and shows how the stretch straps
contoured in a manner similar to the front of two bikini bottom
halves mirrored about a horizontal center about the base pad with
the crotch areas sewn into foundation pad top and bottom perimeters
and the sides sewn into the perimeter sides of the foundation pad.
This configuration leaves areas for easy access to the controls of
the electronic device while still securing it.
[0075] FIG. 16 shows a 3-quarter view of the outer cover system
element of the described invention. This view shows the outer cover
is constructed of preferably neoprene. Although neoprene is
preferred in this area, other substitutes for this material include
leather, molded plastic, ballistic or ripstop nylon, hypalon or
other like materials.
[0076] FIG. 17 shows a 3-quarter view of another variation of the
outer cover system element of the described invention. This view
shows how a mesh or the like outer pocket can be incorporated by
adding a panel or panels parallel with front cover 1 and preferably
sewn somewhat around the periphery such that a pocket or pockets
are formed with front panel 1. The pocket can have closure means
such as zipper or zippers disposed at a mouth of the opening to the
pocket or pockets. A pocket formed from a panel parallel to panel 1
and fastened appropriately around its periphery is preferably made
out of stretch mesh or non-stretch mesh or non-mesh material like
nylon fabric or the like.
[0077] FIG. 18 shows a less preferable embodiment of the item
holding portion of the item carrier, one or more containment strips
having velcro or the like mating portions which mate when the
containment strip is folded over cord 18 to hold cord 18
recloseably instead of sewing a line parallel to the fold line to
provide a place to contain 18. FIG. 19-21 show how the stretch cord
can conform to different sizes and shapes of players/held items
along with adjustment tabs which is discussed in FIG. 43, FIG. 44
and FIG. 46, the disclosed carrier can adjust to fit a variety of
player sizes and shapes.
[0078] FIG. 22 shows another (though in many cases less preferable)
embodiment of the item holding portion of the invention with
containment strips. The free ends (the ends that are not attached
to foundation pad) that confine cord 18, containment strips having
cut-outs for access to the item they hold. FIG. 23 shows another
(though in many cases less preferable) embodiment of the item
holding portion of the invention with containment strips primarily
made from stretch webbing or the like. The free end of the stretch
webbing or the like is edge bound with preferably hypalon or the
like folded over and fastened to itself to make loops for 18. Also
the free ends of the stretch webbing or the like can be folded over
and fastened, sewn or the like to itself to make loops for 18
instead of using hypalon or the like to edge it.
[0079] FIG. 24 and FIG. 25 discloses a way that the containment
strips can be incorporated into primarily one preferably hypalon
component or the like preferably somewhat 4-armed starfish or the
like shaped 25c in which a 4-armed starfish shaped hypalon or the
like component and is preferably sewn or the like down to a
preferably neoprene or the like foundation pad or the like 25p
similar to the previously disclosed foundation pad, 25c and 25p
joined along a stitch line 25s or the like which is suitable for
connecting preferably hypalon starfish part 25c to pad 25p. FIG. 24
shows stretch cord un-stretched and FIG. 25 shows stretch cord or
the like 18 stretched open to accept a radio, cell phone or other
item. The tips of the arms of preferably starfish shaped 25c are
folded over themselves and sewn folded over to form a loop that
stretch cord or the like 18 can be fed through to contain the item
being held. A radio, player or the like item being held can be put
through the loop of preferable stretch cord or the like 18 and when
the stretch cord stretches back into its relaxed (FIG. 24) state
pulls arms of containment module up around the item being held,
holding it in place. Added containment module sizing means is also
shown with preferably loop velcro or the like fastener 25L and
sizing tabs, preferably hook velcro or the like tabs 25t. Loop
fastener or the like 25L is preferably sewn, glued, heat bonded or
the like somewhat centrally to the front side of hypalon starfish
part 25c. Preferably hook velcro or the like tabs 25t are
preferably trapped under the fold over and sewing of starfish
shaped arm tips on opposing arms on the front side of 25c with the
hook preferably facing towards 25c and free end of tab of 25t
extending somewhat in a central direction so that the free end of
these tabs can turn outward and mate with 25L providing further
sizing and confining means for the item containment module (see
FIG. 43, FIG. 44 and FIG. 46 also for further explanation of this
system for further sizing means for the containment module and FIG.
44 for a very descriptive picture of how the preferable tabs can
function). This embodiment of the containment module portion may be
desirable in some cases though in others less desirable. FIG. 26
shows a preferable containment module with a music player or other
device held in the containment module. This containment module
would be attached to a band or have integrated belt attachment
means. FIG. 27 and FIG. 27aa show a less preferably embodiment of
the carrier portion. In this example, die-cut neoprene with
stretchy edging is preferred but this material can also be stretch
mesh, spandex or the like. In this figure, the carrier is holding
an electronic device and shows how the die-cut pattern leaves areas
for easy access to the controls of the electronic device while
still securing it.
[0080] FIG. 28 shows another less preferable embodiment of the
carrier in a 3-quarter view. In this version, elastic strap is
preferred but this material can also be neoprene, spandex or the
like. In this figure, the item carrier is holding an electronic
device and shows how the stretch straps leaves areas for easy
access to the controls of the electronic device while still
securing it.
[0081] FIG. 29 shows a front view of another less preferable
embodiment of the item carrier. In this example, hypalon and
stretch cord is preferred but these materials can also be rubber,
spandex, stretch webbing, nylon cord or the like. In this figure,
the item carrier is holding an electronic device and shows how the
stretch straps leave areas for easy access to the controls of the
electronic device while still securing it. A cord lock or the like
can be used as shown to adjust the size of the cord loop providing
more security for different size shapes of held items.
[0082] FIG. 30 shows a front view of another less preferable
embodiment of the item carrier similar to the one shown in FIG. 27.
In this example, hypalon and stretch cord is preferred but these
materials can also be rubber, spandex, stretch webbing, neoprene or
the like.
[0083] FIG. 31 through FIG. 42 show a number of less preferable
embodiments of the item carrier portion (with FIG. 34a being a
close up of an adjustable cord lock portion). In these examples,
hypalon and stretch cord are preferred for the retainment
walls/strips and elastic band/loop respectively, but these
materials can also be rubber, spandex, stretch webbing, nylon cord
or the like. In FIG. 39 through FIG. 42, the item carrier is
holding an electronic device and shows how the stretch straps leave
areas for easy access to the controls of the electronic device
while still securing it. A cord lock or the like can be used as
shown in FIG. 34 and FIG. 34a to adjust the size of the cord loop
providing more security for different size shapes of held
items.
[0084] FIG. 32 shows a front view of another less preferable
embodiment of the item carrier. In this example, hypalon and
stretch cord is preferred but these materials can also be rubber,
spandex, stretch webbing, nylon cord, gros grain ribbon or the
like. In this figure, the item carrier is holding an electronic
device and shows how the stretch straps leave areas for easy access
to the controls of the electronic device while still securing it. A
cord lock or the like can be used as shown to adjust the size of
the cord loop providing more security for different size shapes of
held items.
[0085] FIG. 35 shows a front views of other, less preferable
embodiments of the item carrier. In this example, hypalon and
stretch for the retainment walls/strips and elastic band/loop
respectively, but these materials can also be rubber, spandex,
stretch webbing, nylon cord, gros grain ribbon or the like. Snaps
are also shown here instead of stitching as a recloseable way of
fastening containment strip end in a loop to accept stretch cord or
the like 18.
[0086] FIG. 39 shows how a device/player or the like could fit in
an, in most cases less preferable, embodiment of the item carrying
module.
[0087] FIG. 43 shows preferably hypalon or the like containment
module for holding personal radios, personal items, other items and
the like similar to FIG. 25. FIG. 25 and FIG. 43 discloses a way
that the containment strips can be incorporated into primarily one
component hypalon or the like 4-armed starfish or the like shaped
25c (see FIG. 25) in which a 4-armed starfish shaped hypalon or the
like component is preferably sewn or the like down to a preferably
neoprene or the like foundation pad or the like 25p similar to the
previously disclosed foundation pad, 25c and 25p joined along a
stitch line 25s or the like which is suitable for connecting 25c to
25p. The containment module shown in FIG. 43 and FIG. 25 are
similarly shaped and would be similarly incorporated into a band or
the like for carrying an item to be worn on a user. The tips of the
arms of preferably starfish shaped containment module as shown in
43 are folded over themselves and sewn folded over to form a loop
that stretch cord or the like 18 can be fed through to contain the
item being held. A radio, player or the like item being held can be
put through the loop of preferable stretch cord or the like 18 and
when the stretch cord stretches back into its relaxed state pulls
arms of containment module up around the item being held, holding
it in place. Added containment module sizing means is shown with
preferably loop velcro or the like fastener area positioned
somewhat centrally in the starfish-shaped component and sizing
tabs, preferably hook velcro or the like tabs disposed (preferably
sewn or the like) to the inside of two or more arms of the
containment arms/strip portions. Loop fastener or the like 25L is
preferably sewn, glued, heat bonded or the like somewhat centrally
to the front side of 25s. Preferably hook velcro or the like tabs
25t are preferably trapped under the fold over and sewing of
starfish shaped arm tips on opposing arms on the front side of 25s
with the hook preferably facing towards 25s and free end of tabs of
25t extending somewhat in a central direction so that the free end
of these tabs can turn outward and mate with 25L providing further
sizing and confining means for the item containment module (see
FIG. 25 for further explanation of this system for further sizing
means for the containment module). FIG. 44 shows the containment
module as described in FIGS. 25 and 43 with a foundation pad or the
like (see FIG. 25 for preferably how this can be done) and for
incorporation of limb/waist bands see FIGS. 25, 6 through 13 and
FIG. 45 (see other figures on how a band/belt can be
incorporated--there are many ways with various advantages and
drawbacks, although the band system as disclosed in FIG. 1 and
FIGS. 4-8 is preferable). FIG. 45 view shows the attached to a
waist belt or a belt for an appendage.
[0088] FIG. 46 shows how sizing adjustment tabs are used to size
the containment area of the preferred embodiment.
[0089] FIG. 47 and FIG. 48 show a player or the like item being
placed inside the containment area of the preferred embodiment
[0090] FIG. 49 shows how loosening of the limb/arm strap for the
preferable item carrier can be accomplished (arrow 49a showing how
the preferable ladder lock assembly as described in FIG. 4 and FIG.
4a can be pulled out away from the band to allow loosening the
band). Tightening can be accomplished on this preferred embodiment
by pulling on the free tail end of the limb strap 49b.
[0091] FIG. 50 shows how a preferable crimp can be hidden in a loop
in on of the containment strips (19a shows a preferable hidden
position)
[0092] FIG. 51 shows a preferable crimp (like used in a common hair
band) for connecting the preferable elastic loop 18 although the
loop can be integrally connected (like an o-ring), tied to itself,
fixed to itself with a cordlock, although the disclosed crimp
connection is preferable.
[0093] Although the description above contains many specificities,
these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the
invention but as merely providing illustrations of some of the
presently preferred embodiments of this invention. The embodiments
detailed in the figures and described herein can be combined in a
variety of manners with varying success.
[0094] Also, while the invention has been described by reference to
illustrative embodiments, it is not intended that the novel device
be limited thereby, but that modifications thereof are intended to
be included as falling within the broad spirit and scope of the
foregoing disclosure, the following claims and the appended
drawings.
Operation
[0095] See FIG. 1a and FIGS. 43-49. To put an item like a music
player in the novel "item holder" the user would first adjust the
adjustment tabs (see FIGS. 43, 44 and 46) in or out depending on
the size and shape of the item to be carried then push the item
through the preferably stretchy ring 18 (see FIG. 47) so that the
item to be carried is trapped therein. A radio, cell phone, player
or the like item being held can be put through the loop of
preferable stretch cord or the like 18 and when the stretch cord
stretches back into its relaxed state pulls containment strips
around the item being held, holding it in place to be accessed by
the user on the user's limb/waist or other item in which ready
access to a personal, electronic or other item is useful. The
optional hood can be attached by affixing the preferably hook
velcro on the top, inside surface of the hood shroud to the
preferably velcro loop compatible back panel of item carrier
(foundation pad) labeled 4 in FIG. 2a. The bottom of the hood can
hang loose or be affixed via mating the preferably loop fastener on
the bottom of the inside hood front cover to a preferably hook
component on the front of the lower containment strip/wall
fastening the hood so that it can be simply disengaged from the
bottom portion and flipped up to access the player housed
within.
Summary Ramifications, and Scope
[0096] Accordingly the reader will see that there are a number of
advantages of the disclosed "item carrier" which can provide an
effective, easily adjustable, intuitive to use, comfortable,
lightweight, chafe-free, versatile and simple to manufacture,
method holding an item on a person.
[0097] Although the description above contains many specificities,
these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the
invention, but merely providing illustrations of some of the
presently preferred embodiments of this invention.
[0098] Thus the scope of the invention should be determined by the
appended claims and their legal equivalents, rather than by
examples given.
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