Package and article carriers – Carried by animate bearer – Article held by receiver
Patent
1998-11-25
2000-01-04
Vidovich, Gregory M.
Package and article carriers
Carried by animate bearer
Article held by receiver
224250, 224237, A45F 314
Patent
active
060100516
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for releasably retaining a recreational board, such as a skateboard, snowboard or skis, is shown and described. In one embodiment, the apparatus has a main body with a front portion to which one or more straps is attached, and a rear portion to which a pair of opposing flaps is attached. The flaps extend from the main body such that the second flap overlaps the first flap when the two are wrapped in opposite directions around the recreational board. The overlapping surfaces of the two flaps are secured together to releasably retain the board. A connector is fixed to the second flap and extends from the rear portion of the carrier to the front portion of the carrier where it terminates in a grip. A force exerted on the grip subjects the connector to tension, causes the second flap to be separated from the first flap, and releases the board. In another embodiment, the connector extends through apertures in the front and rear portions of the main body. In still another embodiment, the connector extends through both the apertures and a tubular sleeve that is either attached to or incorporated within the strap.
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