Package and article carriers – Carried by animate bearer – Article held by receiver
Reissue Patent
1996-06-13
2001-05-01
Luebke, Renee S. (Department: 2832)
Package and article carriers
Carried by animate bearer
Article held by receiver
C224S666000, C224S676000, C224S269000, C224S909000
Reissue Patent
active
RE037155
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND—FIELD OF INVENTION
This invention relates to the protection and restraint of neckstrap-suspended equipment, specifically to an improved method for protecting, and restraining the swinging motion of many different types of equipment such as binoculars, cameras, compasses, or wild game cells.
BACKGROUND—DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ART
There are many different types of protection and restraining devices available for use with neckstrap-suspended equipment. Some were developed to keep neckstrap-suspended equipment from swinging. Others were developed to only protect the suspended equipment. And still others have been invented which protect and restrain specific types of equipment. The problem with them is that some are too complicated, others too product specific, and most do not provide adequate protection and restraint during equipment use. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 3,782,614 to Campisi works well for binoculars but will not work for some types of cameras or other types of equipment and requires the manufacture of a whole separate piece of clothing. U.S. Pat. No. 4,556,159 to Swain is also too product oriented in that the lens cover portion is unable to fit a wide variety of binocular sizes. In addition, this invention doesn't protect all of the lenses and the binocular body from damage. Other inventions, such as U.S. Pat. No. 4,232,808 to Gray and U.S. Pat. No. 4,865,191 to Easter, protect the neckstrap-suspended equipment but fail to restrain the equipment from swinging, a major disadvantage for use while hiking, climbing, hunting, skiing, horseback riding or any number of other sports requiring physical activity.
OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES
Accordingly, several advantages and objects of my restraining and protective device are as follows. My device is very inexpensive to manufacture, non-product specific, and can be made out of a wide variety of materials. Not only is my device extremely easy to use, but it can be used while doing many activities. My device works well with many different types of clothing, is very quiet to use, and is easily stowed away when not in use. It is lightweight, and provides neckstrap-suspended equipment protection from rain, dust, and damage due to banging. The object of my device is to provide a simple, inexpensive, and easy to use method to keep neckstrap-suspended equipment from swinging and at the same time provide adequate protection.
Further objects and advantages of my invention will become apparent from a consideration of the drawings and ensuing description.
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Luebke Renee S.
Morriss Bateman O'Bryant & Compagni
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