Shoulder-mounted equipment carrier

Abstract

A shoulder-mounted equipment carrying device is disclosed. The device comprises at least one shoulder hook for mounting over a user's shoulder connected with an equipment-attachment portion positioned proximal to the user's back or front. The device allows for quick access to attached equipment, and is of particular use to users such as photographers who may need fast and repeated access to equipment such as a tripod. The device further comprises tension pads and ventilation holes for comfort, and a grip pad for better frictional attachment to the shoulder.

1 . A shoulder-mounted equipment carrier, comprising:
 at least one shoulder hook connected with an equipment-attaching portion, such that the at least one shoulder hook fits over a user's shoulder with the equipment-attaching portion positioned proximal to a part of the user's body selected from the group consisting of the user's back and the user's front;   whereby equipment can be attached to the equipment-attaching portion and easily carried by a user via the at least one shoulder hook.   
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the equipment-attaching portion is selected from the group consisting of a clamp, a pouch, and a flat plate containing a hole for screw-on attachment. 
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a tension pad connected with an interior portion of the at least one shoulder hook. 
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a grip pad connected with an interior portion of the at least one shoulder hook. 
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one shoulder pad contains a ventilation hole.