Weight transfer carrying device and method

Abstract

A weight transfer carrying device includes an arm cuff, an elongated tether having a first connector, a rotatable cuff buckle, and an object attachment unit having a strap, a clip and a complementary connector.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A weight transfer carrying device, comprising:
 a generally flexible arm cuff having a shape and dimension that is suitable for engaging an arm of a user;   a cuff buckle that is rotatably secured to the arm cuff;   an elongated tether having a first end that is configured to engage the cuff buckle, and a second end having a first quick connect fastener secured thereon; and   an object attachment unit that includes
 an elongated inelastic strap having a clip disposed at a first end, and a second quick connect fastener disposed at a second end, 
 wherein the first and second quick connect fasteners include complementary dimensions and function to engage and disengage with one another. 
   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the cuff buckle is configured to rotate 360 degrees about a central axis. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the clip includes a carabiner. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the tether is constructed from an inelastic fiber material. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the strap is constructed from an inelastic fiber material. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the cuff buckle consists of:
 a plastic ladder lock buckle.   
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the arm cuff includes an adjustable dimension and at least one of a plurality of hook and loop fasteners, a snap and a button. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a reinforcement material that is disposed within a portion of the arm cuff, the reinforcement material functioning to assist a user in securing the arm cuff to an arm of the user.   
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein the reinforcement material includes one or more strips of metallic pallet banding. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein a length of the tether is adjustable. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 one or more pockets that are disposed along the tether; and   padding material that is disposed along a middle portion of the tether.   
     
     
         12 . A weight transfer carrying device, comprising:
 a circular elastic arm cuff having a shape and dimension that is suitable for engaging an arm of a user;   a cuff buckle that is rotatably secured to the arm cuff;   an elongated elastic tether having a first end that is configured to engage the cuff buckle, and a second end having a first quick connect fastener secured thereon; and   an object attachment unit that includes
 an elongated inelastic strap having a clip disposed at a first end, and a second quick connect fastener disposed at a second end, 
 wherein the first and second quick connect fasteners include complementary dimensions and function to engage and disengage with one another. 
   
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the cuff buckle is configured to rotate 360 degrees about a central axis. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the clip includes a carabiner. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein the cuff buckle consists of:
 a plastic ladder lock buckle.   
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 12 , wherein a length of the tether is adjustable. 
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 12 , further comprising:
 one or more pockets that are disposed along the tether; and   padding material that is disposed along a middle portion of the tether.   
     
     
         18 . A method for carrying external objects, said method including:
 providing a weight transfer carrying device that includes an arm cuff that is rotatably secured to an elongated tether, and an object attachment unit;   securing the arm cuff to an arm of a user;   positioning a middle portion of the tether across a back and a shoulder of the user;   securing the object attachment unit to a portion of the external object; and   lifting the external object via the tether.