U.S. patent application number 11/810293 was filed with the patent office on 2008-12-11 for multi-purpose strap and belt.
Invention is credited to Steve Tempini.
Application Number | 20080302844 11/810293 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 40094931 |
Filed Date | 2008-12-11 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080302844 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Tempini; Steve |
December 11, 2008 |
Multi-purpose strap and belt
Abstract
The present disclosure provides for systems/designs for a
multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system that facilitates ready
access to a variety of attachments. A multi-purpose, dual strap and
belt system that includes attachments features for releasably
securing tools or accessories to the dual strap and belt system is
disclosed. The multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system has
particular application for outdoors-related activities, e.g.,
fishing, hunting, hiking, climbing or the like. The present
disclosure provides for systems/designs for a strap for a
transporting device that can also function as a belt for
outdoors-related activities, where the multi-purpose, dual strap
and belt system/design includes attachment features for releasably
securing tools or accessories to the dual strap and belt
system/design, and where the tools or accessories are readily
accessible to the activity participant.
Inventors: |
Tempini; Steve; (Fairfield,
CT) |
Correspondence
Address: |
McCARTER & ENGLISH, LLP;Attn: Basam E. Nabulsi
Suite 304A, Financial Centre
Stamford
CT
06901-2103
US
|
Family ID: |
40094931 |
Appl. No.: |
11/810293 |
Filed: |
June 5, 2007 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
224/577 ;
224/578 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45F 3/005 20130101;
A45F 5/021 20130101; A45C 13/30 20130101; A45F 3/14 20130101; A45F
2003/144 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
224/577 ;
224/578 |
International
Class: |
A45F 4/00 20060101
A45F004/00 |
Claims
1. A dual strap and belt system comprising: at least one elongated
strip; at least one attachment module positioned on the at least
one elongated strip; a first end fastener adjustably positioned
along the length of the at least one elongated strip; a second end
fastener adjustably positioned along the length of the at least one
elongated strip; each of the first and second end fasteners
including an engagement structure that is configured and
dimensioned to releasably fasten to a transporting device to allow
a user to utilize the elongated strip in connection with the
transporting device; and the engagement structure associated with
the first and second end fasteners being configured and dimensioned
to releasably fasten together around a user's body to allow a user
to utilize the elongated strip as a belt.
2. The dual strap and belt system of claim 1, further comprising a
padded portion and a second elongated strip, wherein the at least
one elongated strip is securedly, fixedly attached to one end of
the padded portion, and the second elongated strip is securedly,
fixedly attached to the opposite end of the padded portion.
3. The dual strap and belt system of claim 2, wherein the first end
fastener is adjustably positioned along the length of the at least
one elongated strip, and where the second end fastener is
adjustably positioned along the length of the second elongated
strip.
4. The dual strap and belt system of claim 2, wherein the padded
portion further comprises a waterproof or water-resistant exterior
material.
5. The dual strap and belt system of claim 1, wherein the form of
the at least one elongated strip is selected from the group
consisting of nylon, braided nylon, polypropylene, polyester,
polyethylene, leather, cotton and combinations thereof.
6. The dual strap and belt system of claim 1, wherein the
transporting device is selected from the group consisting of a bag,
container, pouch, box, suitcase, sack and purse.
7. The dual strap and belt system of claim 1, wherein the first and
second end fasteners are selected from the group consisting of
releasable snap-on fasteners, releasable clip-on fasteners,
releasable button-on fasteners, zip-on fasteners, releasable
strap-on fasteners, Velcro.RTM. fasteners and combinations
thereof.
8. The dual strap and belt system of claim 1, wherein the at least
one attachment module is slidably moveable in either direction
along the at least one elongated strip.
9. The dual strap and belt system of claim 1, wherein the at least
one attachment module is securedly, fixedly attached to the at
least one elongated strip.
10. The dual strap and belt system of claim 1, wherein the at least
one attachment module includes at least one opening sized to
receive an attachment insert fitting located on an releasable
attachment article to allow a user to attach a releasable
attachment article to the attachment module.
11. The dual strap and belt system of claim 10, where the user is
utilizing the elongated strip in connection with the transporting
device.
12. The dual strap and belt system of claim 10, where the user is
utilizing the elongated strip as a belt.
13. The dual strap and belt system of claim 10, wherein the
releasable attachment article is a utility pod for fishing
applications.
14. The dual strap and belt system of claim 10, wherein the
releasable attachment article is a rigging sheath for fishing
applications.
15. The dual strap and belt system of claim 14, wherein the rigging
sheath houses rigging tubes.
16. The dual strap and belt system of claim 10, wherein the
releasable attachment article is a sheath for fishing
applications.
17. The dual strap and belt system of claim 10, wherein the
releasable attachment article is a container for fishing
applications.
18. A dual strap and belt system comprising: a padded portion; a
first elongated strip fixedly attached to one end of the padded
portion; a second elongated strip fixedly attached to the other end
of the padded portion; a first end fastener adjustably positioned
along the length of the first elongated strip; a second end
fastener adjustably positioned along the length of the second
elongated strip; at least one attachment module positioned on the
first or second elongated strip, the at least one attachment module
having at least one opening sized to receive an attachment insert
fitting located on an releasable attachment article to allow a user
to attach a releasable attachment article to the attachment module;
each of the first and second end fasteners including an engagement
structure that is configured and dimensioned to releasably fasten
to a transporting device to allow a user to utilize the elongated
strip in connection with the transporting device; and the
engagement structure associated with the first and second end
fasteners being configured and dimensioned to releasably fasten
together around a user's body to allow a user to utilize the
elongated strip as a belt.
19. The dual strap and belt system of claim 18, wherein the
transporting device is a bag.
20. The dual strap and belt system of claim 18, wherein the
releasable attachment article is selected from the group consisting
of utility pod, rigging sheath, sheath, pouch, container, bag and
box.
Description
BACKGROUND
[0001] 1. Technical Field
[0002] The present disclosure is directed to an advantageous
multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system that facilitates ready
access to a variety of attachments and, more particularly, to a
multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system that includes attachment
features for releasably securing tools or accessories to the dual
strap and belt system. The disclosed multi-purpose, dual strap and
belt system has particular application for outdoors-related
activities, e.g., fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain climbing or
the like.
[0003] 2. Background Art
[0004] Straps for a transporting device (e.g., bags, containers,
pouches, boxes or the like) for outdoors-related activities are
known. Many transporting devices for outdoors-related activities
are designed or manufactured with straps to impart, for example,
improved carrying and/or handling characteristics to the
transporting device.
[0005] For certain outdoors activities, a transporting device
having a strap designed with padding is preferred, whereas in other
applications, a transporting device having a strap designed with no
padding is desired. Straps for a transporting device are made out
of a variety of materials, and the straps may have strap lengths
and widths of various sizes, with strap designs generally developed
to accommodate specific needs and/or environmental factors. Thus,
as is readily apparent, strap manufacture for use with a
transporting device is highly specialized in the outdoor
industry.
[0006] In various outdoors-related activities, it is desirable to
have a belt attached to the activity participant, with the belt
having tools or accessories connected to the belt, and where the
tools or accessories are readily accessible to the activity
participant. For example, fisherman are frequently confronted with
the need for ready access to tools or accessories such as, for
example, a knife, a pair of pliers, or terminal tackle. Similarly,
there are instances in climbing/hiking activities where ready
access to a tool or accessory is highly beneficial, e.g., when it
is desirable to have ready access to a knife, a carabiner, or the
like.
[0007] Belts for outdoor activities take many forms. Sheaths or
holders or the like for some tools and/or accessories are generally
available for use in conjunction with many belts for outdoor
activities. In general, sheaths or holders or the like slide or
clip over the belt and provide a housing or holding space for the
tool or accessory.
[0008] However, sheaths or holders or the like are not available
for every tool or accessory desired by the activity participant.
For example, in the fishing field, sheaths or holders or the like
for use in conjunction with belts are not available for every tool
or accessory needed by the fisherman. For example, fisherman often
attempt to keep needed tools or accessories close-at-hand when
fishing (e.g., tackle and/or terminal tackle, etc.), so as to
permit ready access and use. However, current practice allows for a
risk that such items will not be within reach when needed, thereby
placing the fisherman at risk of wasting valuable fishing time
and/or losing a fish on the line. In addition, some fishermen, for
example, wading, surf-casting or offshore fishermen, often need a
place to hold an item (e.g., fishing rod, gaff or surf casting
accessory) while using their hands for some other activity (e.g.,
changing a lure, releasing a fish).
[0009] In addition, the belts themselves are often unavailable to
the activity participant. For example, in the fishing field,
offshore or wading fisherman who have forgotten, lost or damaged
their belt often will be very far distances from retrieving or
replacing their belt. Similarly, hikers or climbers who have lost,
damaged or forgotten their belt often will be very far distances
from retrieving or replacing their belt. Thus, current practice
allows for a risk that a needed tool or accessory (e.g., knife,
carabiner, etc.) will not be readily accessible to the activity
participant. For example, experienced fishermen generally keep a
line-cutting knife close-at-hand when fishing offshore. However,
current practice allows for a risk that a line-cutting knife will
not be within reach when needed, thereby placing the fisherman at
risk of being pulled overboard by a strong fish.
[0010] Thus, despite efforts to date, a need remains for
systems/designs for a strap for a transporting device that can also
function as a belt for outdoors-related activities, where the
multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system/design includes
attachment features for releasably securing tools or accessories to
the dual strap and belt system/design, and where the tools or
accessories are readily accessible to the activity participant.
[0011] These and other needs are satisfied by the disclosed
multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system/design, as described in
detail herein below.
SUMMARY
[0012] The present disclosure provides for an advantageous
multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system that facilitates ready
access to a variety of attachments and, more particularly, to a
multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system that includes attachment
features for releasably securing tools or accessories to the dual
strap and belt system. The disclosed multi-purpose, dual strap and
belt system has particular application for outdoors-related
activities, e.g., fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain climbing or
the like.
[0013] The present disclosure provides for a dual strap and belt
system including at least one elongated strip, at least one
attachment module positioned on the at least one elongated strip, a
first end fastener adjustably positioned along the length of the at
least one elongated strip, a second end fastener adjustably
positioned along the length of the at least one elongated strip,
each of the first and second end fasteners including an engagement
structure that is configured and dimensioned to releasably fasten
to a transporting device to allow a user to utilize the elongated
strip in connection with the transporting device, and the
engagement structure associated with the first and second end
fasteners being configured and dimensioned to releasably fasten
together around a user's body to allow a user to utilize the
elongated strip as a belt.
[0014] In one embodiment, the present disclosure also provides for
a dual strap and belt system further including a padded portion and
a second elongated strip, wherein the at least one elongated strip
is securedly, fixedly attached to one end of the padded portion,
and the second elongated strip is securedly, fixedly attached to
the opposite end of the padded portion. The present disclosure also
provides for a dual strap and belt system wherein the first end
fastener is adjustably positioned along the length of the at least
one elongated strip, and where the second end fastener is
adjustably positioned along the length of the second elongated
strip. In one embodiment, the present disclosure also provides for
a dual strap and belt system wherein the padded portion further
comprises a waterproof or water-resistant exterior material.
[0015] The present disclosure also provides for a dual strap and
belt system wherein the form of the at least one elongated strip is
selected from the group consisting of nylon, braided nylon,
polypropylene, polyester, polyethylene, leather, cotton and
combinations thereof. The present disclosure also provides for a
dual strap and belt system wherein the transporting device is
selected from the group consisting of a bag, container, pouch, box,
suitcase, sack and purse. The present disclosure also provides for
a dual strap and belt system wherein the first and second end
fasteners are selected from the group consisting of releasable
snap-on fasteners, releasable clip-on fasteners, releasable
button-on fasteners, zip-on fasteners, releasable strap-on
fasteners, Velcro.RTM. fasteners and combinations thereof.
[0016] In one embodiment, the present disclosure also provides for
a dual strap and belt system wherein the at least one attachment
module is slidably moveable in either direction along the at least
one elongated strip. The present disclosure also provides for a
dual strap and belt system wherein the at least one attachment
module is securedly, fixedly attached to the at least one elongated
strip. The present disclosure also provides for a dual strap and
belt system wherein the at least one attachment module includes at
least one opening sized to receive an attachment insert fitting
located on an releasable attachment article to allow a user to
attach a releasable attachment article to the attachment
module.
[0017] In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides for a
dual strap and belt system where the user is utilizing the
elongated strip in connection with the transporting device. In
another embodiment, the present disclosure provides for a dual
strap and belt system where the user is utilizing the elongated
strip as a belt.
[0018] The present disclosure also provides for a dual strap and
belt system wherein the releasable attachment article is a utility
pod for fishing applications. The present disclosure also provides
for a dual strap and belt system wherein the releasable attachment
article is a rigging sheath for fishing applications. In one
embodiment, the present disclosure provides for a dual strap and
belt system wherein the rigging sheath houses rigging tubes. The
present disclosure also provides for a dual strap and belt system
wherein the releasable attachment article is a sheath for fishing
applications. The present disclosure also provides for a dual strap
and belt system wherein the releasable attachment article is a
container for fishing applications.
[0019] The present disclosure also provides for a dual strap and
belt system including a padded portion, a first elongated strip
fixedly attached to one end of the padded portion, a second
elongated strip fixedly attached to the other end of the padded
portion, a first end fastener adjustably positioned along the
length of the first elongated strip, a second end fastener
adjustably positioned along the length of the second elongated
strip, at least one attachment module positioned on the first or
second elongated strip, the at least one attachment module having
at least one opening sized to receive an attachment insert fitting
located on an releasable attachment article to allow a user to
attach a releasable attachment article to the attachment module,
each of the first and second end fasteners including an engagement
structure that is configured and dimensioned to releasably fasten
to a transporting device to allow a user to utilize the elongated
strip in connection with the transporting device, and the
engagement structure associated with the first and second end
fasteners being configured and dimensioned to releasably fasten
together around a user's body to allow a user to utilize the
elongated strip as a belt.
[0020] In one embodiment, the present disclosure also provides for
a dual strap and belt system wherein the transporting device is a
bag. The present disclosure also provides for a dual strap and belt
system wherein the releasable attachment article is selected from
the group consisting of utility pod, rigging sheath, sheath, pouch,
container, bag and box.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURE(S)
[0021] To assist those of skill in the art in making and using the
disclosed multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system/design,
reference is made to the accompanying figures, wherein:
[0022] FIG. 1A is a front view of an exemplary transporting device
that includes a releasable multi-purpose, dual strap and belt
system according to the present disclosure;
[0023] FIG. 1B is a back view of an exemplary transporting device
that includes a releasable multi-purpose, dual strap and belt
system according to the present disclosure;
[0024] FIG. 2 is a front view of an exemplary multi-purpose, dual
strap and belt system that shows an exemplary belt according to the
present disclosure;
[0025] FIG. 3 is a front view of a portion of an exemplary belt
that shows exemplary attachment modules according to the present
disclosure;
[0026] FIG. 4A is a front view of an exemplary releasable
attachment article for use with the dual strap and belt system
according to the present disclosure;
[0027] FIG. 4B is a back view of an exemplary releasable attachment
article for use with the dual strap and belt system that shows an
exemplary attachment insert fitting according to the present
disclosure;
[0028] FIG. 5A is a front view of an exemplary releasable
attachment article for use with the dual strap and belt system
according to the present disclosure;
[0029] FIG. 5B is a back view of an exemplary releasable attachment
article for use with the dual strap and belt system that shows an
exemplary attachment insert fitting according to the present
disclosure;
[0030] FIG. 6A is a front view of an exemplary releasable
attachment article for use with the dual strap and belt system
according to the present disclosure;
[0031] FIG. 6B is a back view of an exemplary releasable attachment
article for use with the dual strap and belt system that shows an
exemplary attachment insert fitting according to the present
disclosure;
[0032] FIG. 7A is a front view of an exemplary releasable
attachment article for use with the dual strap and belt system
according to the present disclosure; and
[0033] FIG. 7B is a back view of an exemplary releasable attachment
article for use with the dual strap and belt system that shows an
exemplary attachment insert fitting according to the present
disclosure.
DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENT(S)
[0034] The present disclosure provides for an advantageous
multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system that facilitates ready
access to a variety of attachments. In one embodiment, the present
disclosure provides for a multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system
that includes attachment features for releasably securing tools or
accessories to the dual strap and belt system. The disclosed dual
strap and belt system is particularly adapted for use in connection
with outdoors-related activities, e.g., fishing, hiking, climbing
and the like. In an exemplary embodiment, the present disclosure
provides for systems/designs for a strap for a transporting device
that may also function as a belt for outdoors-related activities,
where the multi-purpose, dual strap and belt system/design includes
attachment features for releasably securing tools or accessories to
the dual strap and belt system/design, and where the tools or
accessories are readily accessible to the user.
[0035] In one embodiment, the multi-purpose, dual strap and belt
system can be employed as a strap utilized in connection with a
transporting device (e.g., bag, container, pouch, box or the like).
In an exemplary embodiment, the dual strap and belt system imparts
improved carrying and/or handling characteristics to the
transporting device. In an exemplary embodiment, the dual strap and
belt system may also be unfastened from the transporting device and
utilized as a belt that provides ready access to a variety of
attachments. In an exemplary embodiment, the multi-purpose, dual
strap and belt system includes attachment features for releasably
securing tools or accessories to the dual strap and belt
system/design, and where the tools or accessories are readily
accessible to the user. In an exemplary embodiment, the tools or
accessories can be releasably attached to the dual strap and belt
system/design and therefore readily accessible when the dual strap
and belt system is utilized as a strap in connection with a
transporting device, or the tools or accessories can be releasably
attached to the dual strap and belt system/design and therefore
readily accessible when the dual strap and belt system is
unfastened from the transporting device and is utilized as a
belt.
[0036] With reference to FIGS. 1A and 1B, an exemplary dual strap
and belt system 12 is depicted releasably fastened to a
transporting device 10. Exemplary transporting device 10 takes the
form of a bag, although the present disclosure is not limited
thereto. Rather, transporting device 10 may take a variety of
forms, including without limitation, a container, pouch, box,
suitcase, sack, purse or the like.
[0037] In the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 1, strap and belt system
12 includes padded portion 13. In an exemplary embodiment of the
present disclosure, padded portion 13 takes the form of a
conventional padded portion of a strap attached to a transporting
device, although the present disclosure is not limited thereto. In
another embodiment of the present disclosure, padded portion 13
includes a waterproof or water resistant exterior material. In an
alternative embodiment, dual strap and belt system 12 does not have
a padded portion 13.
[0038] With reference to FIGS. 1A and 2, in an exemplary embodiment
of the present disclosure, strap and belt system 12 includes
elongated strips 18, 19. In an exemplary embodiment of the present
disclosure, elongated strips 18, 19 take the form of nylon,
although the present disclosure is not limited thereto. Rather,
elongated strips 18, 19 may take a variety of forms, including
without limitation, braided nylon, polypropylene, polyester,
polyethylene, leather, cotton or the like. In an alternative
embodiment, strap and belt system 12 includes a single elongated
strip.
[0039] With reference to FIG. 1A, FIG. 1B and FIG. 2, dual strap
and belt system 12 includes end fasteners 14 and 15. End fastener
14 may be adjustably positioned at any location along the length of
elongated strip 18. End fastener 15 may be adjustably positioned at
any location along the length of elongated strip 19. In an
alternative embodiment, strap and belt system 12 includes a single
elongated strip, and end fasteners 14, 15 may be adjustably
positioned at any location along the length of the elongated
strip.
[0040] As shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, dual strap and belt system 12
is fastened to transporting device 10 by fastening end fastener 14
of strap and belt system 12 to transporting device strap fastener
16 of transporting device 10, and by fastening end fastener 15 of
strap and belt system 12 to transporting device strap fastener 17
of transporting device 10. In an exemplary embodiment of the
present disclosure, end fasteners 14, 15 and transporting device
strap fasteners 16, 17 take the form of releaseable snap-on
fasteners, although the present disclosure is not limited to this
type of engagement structure. Rather, end fasteners 14, 15 and
transporting device strap fasteners 16, 17 may take a variety of
forms, including without limitation, releasable clip-on fasteners,
releasable button-on fasteners, zip-on fasteners, releasable
strap-on fasteners, Velcro.RTM. fasteners or the like.
[0041] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, when
the strap and belt system 12 is fastened to transporting device 10,
the length of the strap and belt system 12 is adjustable by
lengthening or shortening elongated strips 18, 19 with belt strip
length adjusters (not shown). In an exemplary embodiment of the
present disclosure and as depicted in FIG. 1A and FIG. 3, elongated
strips 18, 19 are securedly, fixedly attached to both ends of
padded portion 13 of strap and belt system 12.
[0042] As shown in FIGS. 1A, 2 and 3, strap and belt system 12
includes at least one attachment module 20. In an exemplary
embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one attachment
module 20 is securedly positioned around elongated strip 18 or 19
in a way that the at least one attachment module 20 is slidably
moveable in either direction along elongated strip 18 or 19. In an
alternative embodiment, the at least one attachment module 20 is
securedly, fixedly attached to elongated strip 18 or 19.
[0043] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure and as
depicted in FIG. 3, the at least one attachment module 20 includes
an opening 22 sized to receive an attachment insert fitting located
on an releasable attachment article. With reference to FIG. 4A and
4B, an exemplary releasable attachment article 30 for use with the
dual strap and belt system 12 is depicted. As show in FIG. 4B,
releasable attachment article 30 includes an attachment portion 31,
where attachment portion 31 further includes an attachment insert
fitting 33. Attachment insert fitting 33 is sized to fit into
opening 22 of the at least one attachment module 20 of strap and
belt system 12. For example, in an exemplary embodiment and as
shown in FIGS. 3 and FIG. 4B, when releasable attachment article 30
is rotated 90 degrees in either direction, attachment insert
fitting 33 may be inserted into opening 22 of the at least one
attachment module 20 of strap and belt system 12. In an exemplary
embodiment of the present disclosure, after the insert fitting 33
of the releasable attachment article 30 is inserted into the
opening 22 of the at least one attachment module 20, the releasable
attachment article 30 is releasably, securedly attached to the
attachment module 20 of the strap and belt system 12 by rotating
the releasable attachment article 30 by 90 degrees in either
direction. In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, if
and when it is desired to remove the releasable attachment article
30 from the attachment module 20 of the strap and belt system 12,
the releasable attachment article 30 is rotated by 90 degrees in
either direction and the attachment insert fitting 33 is removed
from the opening 22 of the attachment module 20, thereby releasing
the releasable attachment article 30 from attachment module 20 of
the strap and belt system 12. In an exemplary embodiment,
releasable attachment article 30 may be attached and/or unattached
from the strap and belt system 12 when the strap and belt system 12
is being employed as a strap fastened to a transporting device 10,
or releasable attachment article 30 may be attached and unattached
from the strap and belt system 12 when the strap and belt system 12
is unfastened from the transporting device 10 and is being employed
as a belt.
[0044] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure and
with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, the strap and belt system 12 is
depicted unfastened from the transporting device 10. In an
exemplary embodiment and as depicted in FIG. 2, when the strap and
belt system is employed as a belt worn by the user, end fasteners
14 and 15 are fastened together after the user places the strap and
belt system 12 around the user's body. In an exemplary embodiment
of the present disclosure, end fasteners 14, 15 take the form of
releaseable snap-on fasteners, although the present disclosure is
not limited to this type of engagement structure. Rather, end
fasteners 14, 15 may take a variety of forms, including without
limitation, releasable clip-on fasteners, releasable button-on
fasteners, zip-on fasteners, releasable strap-on fasteners,
Velcro.RTM. fasteners or the like. In an exemplary embodiment, once
the strap and belt system 12 is fastened around the user's body,
the strap and belt system 12 may be tightened or loosened
accordingly around the user's body by lengthening or shortening the
elongated strips 18, 19 with belt strip length adjusters (not
shown).
[0045] With reference to FIG. 4A and 4B, an exemplary releasable
attachment article 30 is depicted. In an exemplary embodiment,
releasable attachment article 30 is a hollow, cylindrical
releasable attachment article. In an exemplary embodiment, when the
strap and belt system 12 is unfastened from the transporting device
10 and is being employed by the user as a belt, releasable
attachment article 30 may be releasably, securedly attached to the
strap and belt system 12 in the manner as previously described
above. After releasable attachment article 30 is releasably,
securedly attached to the strap and belt system 12 by the user who
is employing the strap and belt system 12 as a belt worn around the
user's body, the user may utilize releasable attachment article 30
as a utility pod. For example, if the user is participating in the
field of fishing, the user may utilize attachment article 30 as a
place to hold an item, such as, for example, to hold a fishing rod,
gaff or surf casting accessory so that the user has the ability to
use his/her hands for some other activity (e.g., changing a lure,
releasing a fish).
[0046] In an alternative embodiment, when the strap and belt system
12 is fastened to the transporting device 10 and is being employed
by the user as a strap for a transporting device, releaseable
attachment article 30 may be attached to the strap and belt system
12 in the manner as previously described above, and the user may
utilize the releasable attachment article as a utility pod.
[0047] With reference to FIG. 5A and 5B, an exemplary releasable
attachment article 40 is depicted. In an exemplary embodiment,
releasable attachment article 40 is a rigging sheath designed to
house rigging tubes 45. In an exemplary embodiment, when the strap
and belt system 12 is unfastened from the transporting device 10
and is being employed by the user as a belt, releasable attachment
article 40 may be releasably, securedly attached to the strap and
belt system 12 in the manner as previously described above. After
releasable attachment article 40 is releasably, securedly attached
to the strap and belt system 12 by the user who is employing the
strap and belt system 12 as a belt worn around the user's body, the
user may utilize releasable attachment article 40 as a rigging
sheath. For example, if the user is participating in the field of
fishing, the user may utilize attachment article 40 as a place to
hold an item, such as, for example, to hold rigging floss and/or to
hold rigging needles. For example, in one embodiment, in the field
of fishing, rigging tube 45 of attachment article 40 may be
employed by the user to hold rigging needles. In an alternative
embodiment, rigging tube 45 of attachment article 40 may be
employed by the user to hold such items as, for example, a cigar
and/or a lighter or the like.
[0048] In an alternative embodiment, when the strap and belt system
12 is fastened to the transporting device 10 and is being employed
by the user as a strap for a transporting device, releaseable
attachment article 40 may be attached to the strap and belt system
12 in the manner as previously described above, and the user may
utilize the releasable attachment article 40 as a rigging
sheath.
[0049] With reference to FIG. 6A and 6B, an exemplary releasable
attachment article 50 is depicted. In an exemplary embodiment,
releasable attachment article 50 is a sheath designed to house
various tools and/or accessories (e.g., knife, pliers, terminal
tackle). In an alternative embodiment, attachment article 50 may
be, for example, a pouch or the like.
[0050] In an exemplary embodiment, when the strap and belt system
12 is unfastened from the transporting device 10 and is being
employed by the user as a belt, releasable attachment article 50
may be releasably, securedly attached to the strap and belt system
12 in the manner as previously described above. After releasable
attachment article 50 is releasably, securedly attached to the
strap and belt system 12 by the user who is employing the strap and
belt system 12 as a belt worn around the user's body, the user may
utilize releasable attachment article 50 as a sheath. For example,
if the user is participating in the field of fishing, the user may
utilize attachment article 50 as a place to hold an item, such as,
for example, to hold needed tackle, terminal tackle or accessories
or the like (e.g., knife, pliers, lures, balloons, rubber bands,
leader material, wind-ons, sinkers, hooks, rigging needles, rigging
floss, etc.) close-at-hand when fishing.
[0051] In an alternative embodiment, when the strap and belt system
12 is fastened to the transporting device 10 and is being employed
by the user as a strap for a transporting device, releaseable
attachment article 50 may be attached to the strap and belt system
12 in the manner as previously described above, and the user may
utilize the releasable attachment article 50 as a sheath.
[0052] With reference to FIG. 7A and 7B, an exemplary releasable
attachment article 60 is depicted. In an exemplary embodiment,
releasable attachment article 60 is a container designed to house
various tools and/or accessories (e.g., terminal tackle, lures,
balloons, rubber bands, leader material, wind-ons, sinkers, hooks,
rigging needles, rigging floss, etc.) close-at-hand when fishing,
for example. In an alternative embodiment, attachment article 60
may be, for example, a bag or box or the like.
[0053] In an exemplary embodiment, when the strap and belt system
12 is unfastened from the transporting device 10 and is being
employed by the user as a belt, releasable attachment article 60
may be releasably, securedly attached to the strap and belt system
12 in the manner as previously described above. After releasable
attachment article 60 is releasably, securedly attached to the
strap and belt system 12 by the user who is employing the strap and
belt system 12 as a belt worn around the user's body, the user may
utilize releasable attachment article 60 as a housing container.
For example, if the user is participating in the field of fishing,
the user may utilize attachment article 60 as a place to hold an
item, such as, for example, to hold needed tackle, terminal tackle
or accessories or the like close-at-hand when fishing.
[0054] In an alternative embodiment, when the strap and belt system
12 is fastened to the transporting device 10 and is being employed
by the user as a strap for a transporting device, releaseable
attachment article 60 may be attached to the strap and belt system
12 in the manner as previously described above, and the user may
utilize the releasable attachment article 60 as a housing
container.
[0055] Although the multi-purpose, dual strap and belt systems of
the present disclosure have been described with reference to
exemplary embodiments thereof, the present disclosure is not
limited to such exemplary embodiments and/or implementations.
Rather, the multi-purpose, dual strap and belt systems of the
present disclosure are susceptible to many implementations and
applications, as will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the
art from the disclosure hereof. The present disclosure expressly
encompasses such modifications, enhancements and/or variations of
the disclosed embodiments.
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