GB2355914A

GB2355914A - Adjustable carrier harness

Info

Publication number: GB2355914A
Application number: GB9926132A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Christine Janet Spencer
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1999-11-05
Filing date: 1999-11-05
Publication date: 2001-05-09
Anticipated expiration: 2019-11-05
Also published as: GB9926132D0; GB2355914B

Abstract

An adjustable harness for carrying bags, luggage or other goods comprises shoulder supports, a stabilising shoulder and chest strap 102 an optional support belt 103 and carrying straps 101. The harness may further comprise an additional vertical strap (fig.6) attachable between the belt and shoulder strap 102 for extra support. The harness components are adjustable to provide a comfortable fit. The bags etc. are attached to the carrying straps 101 via, releasable clips (fig 3, c). A further embodiment comprises the attachment of a purse or umbrella to the belt 103.

Description

2355914 ADJUSTABLE CARRIER HARNESS This invention relates to a hands free

shapping (or other goods - perhaps relating to work for example) carrier When shopping or carrying multiple objects, tools or goods - the normal procedure would be to carry bags in hands or perhaps in a shoulder bag (which tends to slip off your shoulder-or make it ache) or alternatively to pull the goods along in a shopping bag-trolley. Howevert- 1 - When carrying bags in both hands this does not leave your hands free to attend to anything else. 2. It can be difficult for some peoplewith disabilities to hold the bags and is inclined to make arms and hands-- ache - backs tooi as it tends to cause a stoop.. 3. Shopping trolley bags also have the drawback.of tripping people up or banging their legs or ankles - they are also difficult to store, once on a bus etc. Also the cost of trolley bags and the fact that many consider using one to be an embarassment is offputting. 4. The use of-a shoulder bag, maker. the. user's shoulder ache and it's constantly necessary to swap the bag from shoulder to shoulder to bring relief, plus it's Inclined to slip off theshoulder frequently.

According to this present invention these,problems are eliminated, plus other advantages come into play.

Namely:- The adjustable carrier harness may be manufactured using a wide range of straps and webbing materials with a wide variety of clips, rings and fasteners including metal, plastic, wood, Volcro (registered trade mark) and other appropriate materials. The harness (Figure I and 2 show general views:of the harness) ensures that the weight of the goods to be carried is evenly distributed over the shoulders by means of the moulded shoulder pads- in epaulette type style (z)(Fig.3) and-the stabilising strap (102) around the shoulders and chest that-attaches to the main carrier straps (101) for extra hold. An optional anchoring belt (103) Boy be included to aid control.and to prevent bags from swinging. An optional vertical strap (see Figure 6) may be attached at the back between 102 and 103 for further security. A detachable pouch purse (x)(Fig.5) may also be provided and fitted to the anchor belt (103) along with a self-velcro fastening loop (y)to house an umbrella if required. The.shopping bags or other goods to be carried are attached to the ends of the adjustable carrier straps by a variety of techniques including large plastic clips (for example large dog lead clip style).

The advantages of The Adjustable Carrier Harness are first and.foremost ease and comfort and convenience of carrying goods - hands.free and easily detachable, bot it's still possible to sit with goods still attached, therefore a thief deterrent and a memory Jogger. It's especially helpful for the ill or infirm, whose hands or arms are-unable to take the weight of carrying e.g. arthritis, stroke,.Chronic fatigue syndrome etc. It enables extra weight carrying because of the even distribution.. It helps with deportment. It's stylish and fashionable; I ADJUSTABLE CARRIER HARNESS continued A specific embodiment of the invention.will be described by way of a nonlimiting example with reference to the accompanying drawing in which:- Fig. 1 shows in perspective, the front view of the harness in position Fig. 2 shows in perspective, the back-view of the harness in position Fig. 3 shows the main adjustable carrier straps with moulded shoulder pads (epaulette style) and central-adjustable comfort pad for back of neck (in plastic or rubber material) Fig. 4 shows.the adjustable stabiliser strap which fits around the chest and back Fig. 5 shows the adjustable optional anchor belt Fig. 6 shows the optional extra back strap connector Referring to the drawing the harness comprises four seperate parts, fig. 3, 4, 5 and 6. In order to fit the harness for the first time utilise the adjusters (A) on the main carrier straps Fig. 3 and adjust the shoulder pads M by sliding then along their.runners along.the main carrier strap to fit shoulders snugly. Now adjust central,comfort pad M.

Next, in order to fit the stabiliser strap, Fig. 4 thread it through the runners on the main carrier strap M Fig. 3 and adjust length with adjuster (A) Fig. 4 and clip the easy-release fastener (H) Fig. 4.

Then in orderito fit the adjustable optional anchor belt Fig. 5 utilise adjuster (A) Fig. 5 to fit snugly on either waist or hips (hips are recommended for better control - it looks good too) then fasten with front easy-release clasp (B) Fig. 5 (possibly on the lines of a flight safety belt clasp). The D shaped rings of the anchor belt (C) Fig. 5 are then attached by links (as in key rings,) (D) Fig. 5 to the runners an the main carrier strap (D) Fig. 3.

If required, in order to fit the adjustable back strap connector, Fig. 6 Just attach with dog-lead type clips (H) Fig. 6 to back of adjustable stabiliser strap ring Fig 4 (G) and then after utilising adjuster (A) Fig. 6 then connect with other (H) clip Fig. 6 to the anchor belt ring Fig 5 (G).

Now just use the clips on the main carrier straps Fig. 3 (C) to hold your bags To remove the harness after use, Just simply unclip the anchor belt fastener clasp (B) Fig. 5 and the stabiliser strap clip Fig. 6 (H) and the harness may now be simply removed. For further use, after the initial fitting and adjustments, Just simply put the harmness on as it is and fasten the clips.

Claims

1. An adjustable carrier. harness for the carrying of shopping bags, luggage and other goods that comprises shoulder support pads, a stabilising strap across the chest, an optional anchoring belt that is worn around the hips or waist and main carrier straps for the attachment of items to be carried.

2. An adjustable carrier harness according to claim 1, wherein the shoulder support pads and the stabilising strap are joined, or removably joined to form one piece.

3. An adjustable carrier harness according to claim 2, wherein the shoulder pads are joined, or removably Joined, together at the neck of the harness to form one combined shoulder pad unit or gilet.

4. An adjustable carrier harness according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the combined shoulder support pads.and the stabilising.strap is fastened at the neck by means of buttons, a buckle, clasp, poppers, braces type adjusters, side locks, zip fastener or a Velcro type fixture or other.

5. An adjustable carrier harness according to any one of claims I to 4, wherein an optional adjustable vertical strap or straps are removably attached between the stabilising strap and main carrier straps or combined shoulder pad unit and the anchoring belt.

6. An adjustable carrier harness according to claim 5, wherein the optional adjustable vertical strap or straps are fed through the combined shoulder pad unit and are removably attached to the anchoring belt at the front and the back of the anchoring belt.

7. An adjustable carrier harness according to any one of claims I to 6, wherein the bags or the goods to be carried are attached to the main carrier straps by means of large ring clips, looped adjustable straps or similar.

8. An adjustable carrier harness according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein an adjustment means is provided for each of the stabilising strap or straps, optional anchoring belt, optional vertical strap or straps and main carrier straps.

9. An adjustable carrier harness according to claim 8, wherein the adjustment means is a buckle or buckles, clip or clips, loop(s), side locks, clasp or clasps, retractable or other rings, braces type adjusters or Velcro type fastener.

10. An adjustable carrier harness according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein a detachable pouch purse, umbrella keeper, mobile phone holder, panic alarm strap or holder or similar is provided to be fitted to the anchor belt, any other suitable strap or shoulder pads.

11. An adjustable carrier harness according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the harness is manufactured from at least one material from the group of leather, sheepskin, synthetic or natural textile materials, plastic and metal, Y 12. An adjustable carrier harness according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the harness is manufactured by sewing, glueing or heat sealing.

13.An adjustable carrier harness according to any one of claims I to 12, wherein the main carrier straps are optionally attached to the optional anchoring belt by means of clips, retractable or other rings, Velcro type fasteners, or loops and side locks.

Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows Claims 1. An adjustable carrier harness for the carrying of shopping bags, luggage and other goods that comprises shoulder support pads, a stabilising strap across the chest, an optional anchoring belt that is worn around the hips or waist and main carrier straps for the attachment of items to be carried.

2. An adjustable carrier harness according to claim 1, wherein the shoulder support pads and the stabilising strap are joined, or removably Joined to form one piece. 3. An adjustable carrier harness according to claim 2, wherein the shoulder pads are joined, or removably Joined, together at the neck of the harness to form one combined shoulder pad unit or gilet.

4. An adjustable carrier harness according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the combined shoulder support pads and the stabilising strap is fastened at the neck by means of buttons, a buckle, clasp, poppers, braces type adjusters, side locks, zip fastener or a Velcro type fixture or other.

6. An adjustable carrier harness according to claim 5, wherein the optional adjustable vertical strap or straps are fed through the combined shoulder pad unit and are removably attached to the anchoring belt at the front and the back of the anchoring belt..

8. An adjustable carrier harness according to any one of claims I to 7, wherein an adjustment means is provided for each of the stabilising strap or straps, optional anchoring belt, optional vertical strap or straps and main carrier straps.

9. An adjustable carrier harness according to claim 8, wherein the adjustment means is a buckle or buckles, clip or clips, loop(s), side looks, clasp or clasps, retractable or other rings, braces type adjusters or Velcro type fastener.

11. An adjustable carrier harness according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the harness is manufactured from at least one material from the group of leather, sheepskin, synthetic or natural textile materials, plastic and metal.

12. An adjustable carrier harness according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the harness is manufactured by sewing, glueing or heat sealing.

13.An adjustable carrier harness according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the main carrier straps are optionally attached to the optional anchoring belt by means of clips, retractable or other rings, Velcro type fasteners, or loops and side locks.

14. An adjustable carrier harness according to any one of Claims I to 13 whe rein the harness has the option of an internal reinforcement framework/structure and padding.

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