Abstract:
A ski rack comprising a rigid frame adapted to be mounted on the trunk cover of a vehicle, provided at one end with hooks for engagement with the forward end of the trunk cover and at the other end with a hook for engagement with the rear end of the trunk cover, said latter hook being adjustably supported and a lock for securing the latter hook in a position to prevent removal of the frame from the trunk cover. A second rigid frame is pivotally connected to the first frame for angular disposition relative thereto to enable disposing the second frame in a position sloping upwardly and forwardly and there are adjustable telescopically engaged parts connected to the frames for supporting the second frame at a predetermined angular positon to the first frame. Ski supporting structures are mounted on the forward and rear ends of the second frame in longitudinally spaced relation for securing and holding pairs of skis, each comprising receptacles for holding pairs of skis on edge. Locking bars are pivotally mounted for disposition across the upper ends of the receptacles to hold the skis therein, latches are provided for releasably holding the locking bars in clamping position, and locks are provided for preventing disengagement of the latches to prevent unauthorized removal of the skis.
Abstract:
The carrying sling of the present invention comprises a length of flexible webbing in the form of a strap being twice folded back on itself to form first, second and third reaches between the first and second ends of the strap. The ends of the strap include apparatus that is adapted to interconnect with or wrap around an object to be carried. Each of the two folds is formed where the strap is trained through first and second slides that are either releasably or permanently connected to the terminal ends of the strap. Providing at least one of the reaches of the strap with means for adjusting its length adds further utility to the carrying strap.
Abstract:
A backpack (1) for carrying a personal transportation device having forward and rear portions (3, 4). The backpack (1) includes; a harness arrangement (5) for securing to the back of a user; a body portion (10) securable to the harness (5) and having first and second ends (12, 14); and first and second securing devices (15) at each end respectively and extending outwardly therefrom to releasably engage each respective portion (3, 4) of the devices.
Abstract:
A universal backpack harness having two shoulder straps, a backpack support strap attached to each shoulder strap and upper and lower stabilizing straps also attached to each of the shoulder straps. The backpack support strap passes through a loop on the backpack and supports the backpack by means of the backpack loop. An upper and lower stabilizing strap wrap around a vertical backpack member to stabilize and position the backpack on the wearer's body. Alternatively, the stabilizing straps can also pass through additional loops on the backpack. A breast strap keeps the shoulder straps in place. An optional back pad and shoulder pads are used for wearer comfort. A unique backpack design for use with the harness features horizontal and vertical load securing straps and a vertical support strap that forms a loop for receiving the harness horizontal support strap.
Abstract:
The invention provides an exemplary ski protector comprising an elongate sleeve body having a top side, a bottom side, a back end, a front end, and a midsection between the front and back ends. The sleeve body flares at the midsection so that the sleeve body is adapted to closely conform to the shape of a ski when placed therein. A fastener extends at least part way between the back end and the front end and provides an access way into the sleeve body when unfastened. A handle is attached to the sleeve body at the midsection such that the sleeve body may be balanced about the handle when the ski is within the sleeve body. A pair of resilient straps are attached to the bottom side of the sleeve body and are adapted to hold a second ski against the bottom side of the sleeve body.
Abstract:
A single, telescoping, collapsible, quick-release snowboarding pole with leg mounting system includes a telescoping, collapsible pole and leg mounting assemblies, to secure the pole, in the collapsed position, to the lower leg of an individual, such as a snowboarder. This invention allows the user to quickly release the collapsed pole from the leg mounting assemblies and extend and lock the telescoping pole, to use as needed, usually to gain momentum while snowboarding or performing other outdoor sports. The pole comprises three sections of telescoping tubing, the lower pole section sliding into the middle pole section which then slides into the upper pole section, in the collapsed position. The pole is locked into its extended position by way of two snap-lock buttons positioned inside the middle and lower pole sections, respectively. The pole also comprises a palm-grip paddle handle attached to the top of the upper pole section and an inverted, snowboard-shaped basket, mounted perpendicularly, at an angle, to the lower pole section near the pole tip. The two mounting assemblies, attached to the user's ankle and upper calf just below the knee, respectively, comprise molded plastic mounting brackets which permit the quick attachment and release of the collapsed pole from the user's leg.
Abstract:
A pack (10) for selectively carrying either relatively wide elongate articles, or relatively narrow elongate articles. The pack includes a bag (14) for carrying smaller articles internally. Near the top forward edge of the bag, shoulder straps (16a, 16b) are attached, extending downwardly to attachment points adjacent the lower sides of the bag. A waistband (22) extends forwardly from each side of the pack. The waistband extends continuously around the rearwardly facing surface of the pack, forming webs (28, 30) that are attached to cuffs (32, 34). The cuffs are tapered, each having a slot (36,38) formed at its wider end where the cuff attaches to the bag. Similar cuffs (54, 56) are attached at their wider ends at opposite sides of the bag, near its top, and webs (46, 48) are attached to these cuffs. When the pack is used to carry a wider article, the cuffs overlap the surface of the article and the webs are connected with quick release buckles 40, under tension, providing a compressive force against the cuffs to hold the article against the bag. When carrying one or more relatively narrow elongate articles such as skis, one or more of the cuffs is wrapped around the article(s) and the web attached to that cuff is passed through the slot of the cuff before being connected to the other web. Thus, either a snowboard or skis can be carried in a stable manner and rigidly held in place on the pack.
Abstract:
A user borne load carrying system comprising a support structure that is securable to, or otherwise carryable by, a user, and a retention mechanism to secure a load to the support structure. The retention mechanism includes a girth-like embrasure of friction enhancing material adapted to encircle the load. The retention mechanism further includes an adjustment mechanism in the form of a strap mechanism coupled to the support structure and extending across the embrasure. The strap mechanism urges the embrasure and load against each other and the support structure to thereby secure the load to the support structure.