Shoulder bag support device

Abstract

A shoulder bag support device is disclosed. The support device includes a support strap having first and second ends. The first end can be secured to a belt worn about a user's waist. The second end is removably secured to an outboard portion of the shoulder bag. The support strap passed from the user's belt, under the shoulder bag, to the outboard portion of the shoulder bag. When in use, the support strap supports a portion of said shoulder bag's weight, which reduces the amount of the bag's weight carried by the user's shoulder.

1 . A shoulder bag support device comprising: 
 a support strap having first and second ends,    said first end secured to a belt worn about a user's waist,    said second end removably secured to an outboard portion of said shoulder bag,    said strap passing from said belt, under said shoulder bag, to said outboard portion of said shoulder bag,    wherein said strap supports a portion of said shoulder bag's weight.    
   
   
       2 . The shoulder bag support device according to  claim 1 , wherein said strap has an adjustable length.  
   
   
       3 . The shoulder bag support device according to  claim 1 , wherein said first end is fixedly attached to said belt.  
   
   
       4 . The shoulder bag support device according to  claim 1 , wherein said first end comprises a loop, said belt passing through said loop.  
   
   
       5 . The shoulder bag support device according to  claim 4 , wherein said loop comprises a selectively closable fastening device.  
   
   
       6 . The shoulder bag support device according to  claim 5 , wherein said fastening device comprises a hook and loop fastener.  
   
   
       7 . The shoulder bag support device according to  claim 1 , wherein a quick release buckle releasable secures said first end to said second end.  
   
   
       8 . The shoulder bag support device according to  claim 1 , wherein said outboard portion of said shoulder bag comprises a carry handle of said shoulder bag.