Multipurpose carrying system

Abstract

A multipurpose carrying system, comprising a matchable shoulder strap and one or more of the following components: non shoulder-touching carrying belts or cables; related connecting and carrying connectors; a hooking and hookable handle; a wrapping belt; a strap-wrapper, a foldable and removable padded body and; and ballast container described in various embodiments. From the various combinations made possible by all or some of the above-mentioned components are obtained different embodiments of a modular shoulder carrying assembly for one or two-shoulder hands-free carrying or pulling of objects persons, animals, or apparatuses. The shoulder carrying assembly is able to change its features, as a user can detach carrying belts or cables from the matchable shoulder strap and substitute them with different belts or cables. Some of the parts can be detached from the carrying assembly and used alone for hanging, keeping in place, and/or handling of carried objects.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A shoulder strap carrying system, comprising: 
 at least one generally rectangular strap having only two ends and having a face for engaging with one shoulder of a user, wherein each strap end is a terminal end and the strap is uninterrupted from end to end, said strap being sufficiently short to stay within a shoulder zone of only the one shoulder of the user, said strap configured for lying freely on the one shoulder of the user and for both said strap ends to simultaneously support same item;    first securing means provided respectively only at said ends of said generally rectangular strap;    at least one elongated flexible connector means having a first end and a second end, said first end of said at least one connector means capable of engaging with said first securing means;    said at least one connector means being narrower than said strap and comprising means for engaging with the goods, to be carried, whereby said goods can be carried hanging.    
     
     
         2 . The shoulder strap carrying system according to  claim 1 , wherein: 
 two of said elongated flexible connector means are provided having each a first end and a second end, said goods being carried hanging at said second ends;    a transversal belt element, said second ends of said two elongated flexible connector means being connected to each other by said transversal belt element;    wherein said user can push said belt element and stabilize said goods being carried hanging and preventing said generally rectangular strap from sliding down from said shoulder.    
     
     
         3 . The shoulder strap carrying system according to  claim 2 , wherein: 
 said means for engaging with the goods to be carried comprises an anchor-shaped element having two opposite hooks;    said goods being carried hanging at one of said two opposite hooks; and    said transversal belt element engaging with the other of said two opposite hooks.    
     
     
         4 . The shoulder strap carrying system according to  claim 1 , wherein said at least one connector means comprises a rope.  
     
     
         5 . The shoulder strap carrying system according to  claim 1 , comprising two said strap and at least a transversal element for connecting said two straps when each of said two straps is parallel to the other said strap, whereby a double shoulder strap is formed.  
     
     
         6 . The shoulder strap carrying system according to  claim 1 , wherein said strap has a central portion of substantially constant width and has tapered ends engaging with said first releasable lock means, wherein the width of said strap is larger than the width of said connector.  
     
     
         7 . The shoulder strap carrying system according to  claim 1 , wherein said strap is formed by a continuous loop and said ends are formed by opposite bends of said loop, said first releasable lock means comprising roller means with which said loop rotatably engages at said opposite bends.  
     
     
         8 . The shoulder strap carrying system according to  claim 1 , said connector means comprise a belt extending between two of said second releasable lock means, said two second releasable lock means engaging respectively with said opposite first releasable lock means, whereby said strap and said connector means form a loop.  
     
     
         9 . The shoulder strap carrying system according to  claim 1 , wherein a hook device to carry said goods is provided for having an opening through which said connector means passes.  
     
     
         10 . The shoulder strap carrying system according to  claim 1 , wherein said releasable lock means comprise means for adjusting the length of said connector means.  
     
     
         11 . The shoulder strap carrying system according to  claim 1 , wherein said releasable lock means have means for adjusting the length of said connector means and said connector means have a free end, an end being provided for sliding on said connector means having means for stopping said free end, whereby said free end is prevented from dangling.  
     
     
         12 . The shoulder strap carrying system according to  claim 1 , wherein said second releasable lock means have a ring to which said connector means is tied at one end, hook means being provided for at the other end engaging in use with said goods.  
     
     
         13 . The shoulder strap carrying system according to  claim 1 , wherein top and bottom transverse belt means are provided to secure an individual to said strap or said connector means.  
     
     
         14 . The shoulder strap carrying system according to  claim 1 , wherein said means for engaging with said goods comprise a handle, said handle comprising a hollow body and ring portions integral to said hollow body, said connector means being, in use, hooked to said ring portions.  
     
     
         15 . The shoulder strap carrying system according to  claim 1 , wherein said first securing means comprises a ring and said means for engaging with the goods to be carried comprises a hook.  
     
     
         16 . A shoulder strap carrying system, comprising: 
 a generally rectangular strap having only two ends and having a face for engaging with one shoulder of a user, wherein each strap end is a terminal end and the strap is uninterrupted from end to end, said strap being sufficiently short to stay within a shoulder zone of at most the one shoulder of the user, said strap configured for lying freely on the one shoulder of the user and for both strap ends to simultaneously support a same item;    a first securing means provided respectively only at said ends of said generally rectangular strap;    at least one elongated flexible connector means having a first end engaging with said first securing means;    said at least one connector means being narrower than said strap and comprising means for engaging with goods to be carried.    
     
     
         17 . The shoulder strap carrying system according to  claim 16 , wherein said first securing means comprises a ring and said means for engaging with the goods to be carried comprises a hook.  
     
     
         18 . The shoulder strap carrying system according to  claim 16 , wherein: 
 two of said elongated flexible connector means are provided having each a first end and a second end, said goods being carried hanging at said second ends;    a transversal belt element, said second ends of said two elongated flexible connector means being connected to each other by said transversal belt element;    wherein said user can push said belt element and stabilize said goods being carried hanging and preventing said generally rectangular strap from sliding down from said shoulder.    
     
     
         19 . The shoulder strap carrying system according to  claim 18 , wherein: 
 said means for engaging with the goods to be carried comprises an anchor-shaped element having two opposite hooks;    said goods being carried hanging at one of said two opposite hooks; and    said transversal belt element engaging with the other of said two opposite hooks.    
     
     
         20 . The shoulder strap carrying system according to  claim 16 , wherein said means for engaging with said goods comprise loop means which, in use, are wound about a portion of said goods.  
     
     
         21 . The shoulder strap carrying system according to  claim 16 , wherein said means for engaging with said goods comprise loop means which, in use, are wound about a portion of said goods, said loop means comprising a buckle provided for at one end of said connector means and having at least one opening in which a portion of said connector means passes through to form said loop.  
     
     
         22 . The shoulder strap carrying system according to  claim 16 , wherein said means for engaging with said goods comprise loop means which, in use, are wound about a portion of said goods, said loop means comprising a buckle provided for at one end of said connector means and a ring in which a portion of said connector means passes through to form said loop, said ring being releasably connected to said buckle by a hook device.  
     
     
         23 . The shoulder strap carrying system according to  claim 16 , wherein said means for engaging with said goods comprise loop means which, in use, are wound about a portion of said goods, said loop means comprising a buckle and a ring provided for at an intermediate portion of said connector means, a hook means being provided for wherein in use said goods are held between said connector means and said hook means.