Device for transporting bulky objects such as sport boards

Abstract

The present invention is a transport device for bulky objects such as boogie boards, surfboards and snowboards having an existing anchored attachment on the board. In an embodiment, a strap is strapped around the boogie board, and the anchored leash is linked to the strap forming a shoulder carrying strap. In another embodiment, a strap holds a plurality of boogie boards together and the individuals leash form a shoulder strap to be carried at the same time. In another embodiment, a strap takes the form of an elastic cord with hooks (e.g. a bungee cord) forming a shoulder strap with the anchored board leash. This strap carry system can be extended to other applications beyond boogie board, surf board, snowboard, skis and any objects where there is an anchored attachment.

What Is Claimed:  
     
         1 . A sport board and transport device, comprising: 
 a sport board having an anchored attachment with an end attached to an anchor point of the sport board and a free end; and    a strap wrapped around the sport board and spaced from the anchor point, wherein the free end of the anchored attachment is coupled to the strap so that the anchored attachment forms a shoulder strap for carrying the sport board.    
     
     
         2 . The sport board and transport device of  claim 1 , wherein the anchored attachment is a leash with a wrist or ankle strap secured to the rider during activities and coupled to the strap during transport.  
     
     
         3 . The sport board and transport device of  claim 2 , wherein the wrist or ankle strap includes a Velcro fastener and the strap includes a pair of mating buckles for securing the strap to the sport board, wherein the Velcro fastener on the wrist or ankle strap secures the leash to the strap.  
     
     
         4 . The sport board and transport device of  claim 1 , wherein the strap includes an elastic portion and a nonelastic portion to provide sufficient tension and flexibility.  
     
     
         5 . The sport board and transport device of  claim 1 , wherein the strap includes a strap locking assembly for locking and unlocking the strap on to the board.  
     
     
         6 . The sport board and transport device of  claim 5 , wherein the strap locking assembly includes a pair of mating buckles, each buckle attached to an end of the strap for locking and unlocking the strap on to the board.  
     
     
         7 . The sport board and transport device of  claim 4 , wherein the strap length is adjustable by a combination of tightening or relaxing the strap length and/or the tension from an elastic portion of the strap.  
     
     
         8 . The sport board and transport device of  claim 1 , wherein the sport board is a board selected from boogie boards, surfboards, and snowboards.  
     
     
         9 . An object and transport device, comprising: 
 an object having an anchored attachment with an end attached to an anchor point of the object and a free end; and    a strap secured to the object and spaced from the anchor point, wherein the free end is coupled to the strap so that the anchored attachment forms a shoulder strap for carrying the object.    
     
     
         10 . The object and transport device of  claim 9 , wherein the strap includes an elastic portion and a nonelastic portion to provide sufficient tension and flexibility.  
     
     
         11 . The object and transport device of  claim 9 , wherein the strap includes a locking assembly for locking and unlocking the strap on to the object.  
     
     
         12 . The object and transport device of  claim 9 , wherein the strap includes a pair of mating buckles, each buckle attached to an end of the strap for locking and unlocking the strap on to the object.  
     
     
         13 . The object and transport device of  claim 9 , wherein the anchored attachment is a leash with the Velcro fastener at the free end, and wherein the strap includes a pair of mating buckles for securing the strap to the object and the Velcro fastener secures the leash to the strap.  
     
     
         14 . A method of transporting a sport board having a leash anchored to the board and a free end, comprising: 
 securing a strap around the sport board and spaced from the location the leash is anchored; and    coupling the free end of the leash to the strap around the board, wherein the leash secured at each end to the board forms a shoulder strap for carrying the sport board.    
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein securing the strap includes wrapping the strap around the board, adjusting the length of the strap by tightening the strap length, and placing the strap under elastic tension.  
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein securing the strap includes locking a strap locking assembly so that the strap is in tension around the board.  
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein coupling the free end of the leash to the strap includes looping and fastening a wrist or ankle strap around the strap.  
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein coupling the free end of the leash to the strap includes fastening a Velcro fastener of a wrist or ankle strap to form a shoulder strap with the leash to carry the sport board.  
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein securing the strap includes buckling a pair of mating buckles wherein each buckle is attached to an end of the strap for locking and unlocking the strap on to the board.  
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 14 , further comprising the step of placing the leash over the shoulder to transport the board.