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Shoulder strap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-06-16
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Granted: 1978-07-18
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Expires: 1997-06-16
Abstract
Abstract A shoulder strap for supporting a load from a person's shoulder extends over the shoulder and includes a pair of spaced single pockets, each of which contain a relatively rigid plastic insert. The inserts enable the strap to support the load on natural load-carrying portions of the shoulder, avoiding concentrated loading of nerve centers, blood vessels and sensitive tissue.
Inventors
- 👤 Frieda M. Rosenberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 07:41
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F3/00; A45F3/12; A41; A41F; A41F15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A shoulder strap for extending over a person's shoulder to support a load from the person's shoulder, said strap comprising: a flexible elongated main strap portion having end portions, each of which is secured to the load; a widened flexible intermediate portion having front and rear ends; a first single pocket extending diagonally to the length of the strap across the intermediate portion adjacent to the front end of the intermediate portion; a single stay member disposed within said first pocket; a second single pocket having a width less than the width of the first pocket and extending at an angle to the length of the strap across the intermediate portion adjacent to the rear end of the intermediate portion; and a single stay member disposed within said second pocket; whereby: said first and second stay members substantially bridge the scapula and clavicle of the person's shoulder without interfering with arterial or venous drainage of the shoulder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A shoulder strap for extending over a person's shoulder to support a load from the person's shoulder, said strap comprising: a flexible elongated main strap portion having end portions, each of which is secured to the load; a widened flexible intermediate portion having front and rear ends; a first single pocket extending diagonally to the length of the strap across the intermediate portion adjacent to the front end of the intermediate portion; a single stay member disposed within said first pocket; a second single pocket having a width less than the width of the first pocket and extending at an angle to the length of the strap across the intermediate portion adjacent to the rear end of the intermediate portion; and a single stay member disposed within said second pocket; whereby: said first and second stay members substantially bridge the scapula and clavicle of the person's shoulder without interfering with arterial or venous drainage of the shoulder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The shoulder strap of claim 1 wherein the strap is made of cloth and the stay members are inserts of relatively rigid plastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The shoulder strap of claim 2 wherein the second stay member extends generally parallel to the first stay member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The shoulder strap of claim 2 wherein the second stay member converges with the first stay member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The shoulder strap of claim 2 wherein the first stay member is substantially shaped as a parallelogram.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The shoulder strap of claim 5 wherein the intermediate portion tapers toward the end portions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The shoulder strap of claim 6 wherein the strap is used singly to carry a load such as a bag.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The shoulder strap of claim 6 wherein the strap is used in conjunction with a second strap that is a mirror image of the first strap so as to support a load from both shoulders.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The shoulder strap of claim 7 wherein the straps support a brassiere.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
50 words
The shoulder strap of claim 2 wherein the strap is formed of two layers of cloth which are stitched together around the periphery of the strap and wherein the pockets are formed by two spaced parallel rows of stitches located adjacent the front and rear ends of the intermediate portions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-07-17 | 1982-01-16 | 1982-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-17 | 1986-01-16 | 1986-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-17 | 1990-01-16 | 1990-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |