Weight transfer carrying device and method

Abstract

A weight transfer carrying device includes a cuff capable of attaching to the arm of a user, a connection unit including a clip for connecting to an external object, and an elongated tether interposed between the cuff and connection unit.

1 . A weight transfer carrying device, comprising:
 a flexible cuff configured to be removably secured to an arm of a user;   a connection unit including a clip configured to attach to an external object; and   an elongated tether having a first end secured to a portion of the cuff, and a second end secured to the connection unit,   wherein said tether is connected to the cuff at an angle between substantially 15 and 45 degrees with respect to a perpendicular axis intersecting the cuff.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said cuff includes an adjustable dimension and at least one of a plurality of hook and loop fasteners, a snap and a button. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein a portion of said cuff further includes a reinforcement material configured to assist a user in securing the device to the users arm. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 3 , wherein said reinforcement material includes one or more strips of metallic pallet banding. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein a length of said tether is adjustable. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 one or more pockets secured to the tether.   
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the connection unit includes at least one of a metallic swivel clip, a composite clip, snaps, and hook and loop fasteners. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein a portion of said tether located adjacent to the flexible cuff is constructed from a non-elastic material, and
 a portion of said tether located adjacent to the connection unit is constructed from an elastic material configured to absorb a momentum shift.   
     
     
         9 . A weight transfer carrying device, comprising:
 an elastic cuff configured to be removably secured to an arm of a user;   a connection unit configured to secure the device to an external object; and   an elongated tether having a first end secured to a portion of the cuff, and a second end secured to the connection unit,   wherein said tether is connected to the cuff at an angle between substantially 15 and 45 degrees with respect to a perpendicular axis intersecting the cuff.   
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 9 , wherein the tether is constructed from an elastic material configured to absorb a momentum shift. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 9 , wherein a portion of said tether located adjacent to the flexible cuff is constructed from a non-elastic material, and
 a portion of said tether located adjacent to the connection unit is constructed from an elastic material configured to absorb a momentum shift.   
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 9 , wherein a length of the tether is adjustable. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 9 , further comprising:
 one or more pockets secured to the tether.   
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 9 , wherein said connection unit includes at least one of a metallic swivel clip, a composite clip, snaps, and hook and loop fasteners. 
     
     
         15 . A method for carrying external objects utilizing a weight transfer carrying device having a cuff a tether and a connection unit, said method including:
 securing the cuff to an arm of a user;   positioning a middle portion of the tether across a back and shoulder of the user;   securing the connection unit to a portion of the external object; and   lifting the external object via the tether.