Strap incorporating a fluid-filled bladder

Details Strap incorporating a fluid-filled bladder Strap incorporating a fluid-filled bladder

2005-07-12

2005-07-12

Elkins, Gary E. (Department: 3727)

Package and article carriers

Carried by animate bearer

Flaccid attaching means looped around neck or crossing shoulder

C002S268000, C224S608000, C224S613000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06915932

ABSTRACT:
A strap for carrying an article is disclosed and includes a foam element having identations in an outer surface of the foam element. A fluid-filled bladder is positioned within the identations such that a combination of the foam element and the bladder provides cushioning when carrying the article. A resilient cover may be positioned over the bladder to prevent movement of the bladder away from the foam element, and the bladder and foam element may be located within a void formed by a sheath. The foam element may include protrusions located opposite the indentations.

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Three Photographs of backpack manufactured by NIKE, Inc. and publicly disclosed in 2001.

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