Back Rack 'N Strap

Abstract

The present invention, a Back Rack 'N Strap provides a convenient, hands-free way to carry large, bulky items. The invention comprises a flexible solid frame connected to carabiner straps ending in customized carabiners. A series of knobs protrude through the face of the frame. Elongated flexible binding straps with apertures running along their length are provided. To use the invention, the carabiners are attached to the shoulder straps of an existing backpack. A large or bulky item can then be secured to the frame of the invention using the flexible binding straps whose apertures are attached to the knobs on the face of the frame. Once the large or bulky item is securely fastened to the Back Rack 'N Strap with the flexible straps, it may then be transported conveniently by the user.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A carrying device comprising, in combination:
 a frame having first and second surfaces, said first surface configured to fit the back of a human;   a plurality of elongated attachment straps having first and second ends;   fasteners attached to said first and second ends of said attachment straps;   a plurality of elongated binding straps having first and second ends; and   securing mechanisms configured to attach said binding straps to said second second surface of said frame.   
     
     
         2 . The carrying device as described in  claim 1  wherein said frame is a substantially rectangular flexible plate. 
     
     
         3 . The carrying device as described in  claim 1  wherein said fasteners are comprised of rings configured with gate mechanisms. 
     
     
         4 . The carrying device as described in  claim 1  wherein said attachment straps include a strap length adjustment mechanism. 
     
     
         5 . The carrying device as described in  claim 1  wherein said first and second ends of said attachment straps extend from elongated base plates. 
     
     
         6 . The carrying device as described in  claim 1  wherein said securing mechanisms comprise:
 a plurality of knobs extending from said second surface of said frame; and 
 a plurality of apertures on said binding straps configured to securely receive said knobs. 
 
     
     
         7 . The carrying device as described in  claim 6  wherein said frame includes a plurality of apertures configured to allow said knobs to pass through said first and second surfaces of said frame. 
     
     
         8 . The carrying device as described in  claim 1  wherein said first ends of said binding straps include handgrips. 
     
     
         9 . The carrying device as described in  claim 1  wherein said frame includes a carrying handle. 
     
     
         10 . A carrying device comprising, in combination:
 a substantially rectangular, flexible frame having first and second surfaces, said first surface configured to fit the back of a human;   a plurality of elongated attachment straps with first and second ends extending from flexible plates and attached to said frame;   ring type fasteners with gate mechanisms attached to said first and second ends of said attachment straps;   strap length adjustment mechanisms on said first and second ends of said attachment straps;   a plurality of elongated binding straps having first and second ends;   a plurality of knobs extending from said attachment straps;   a plurality of apertures on said binding straps configured to securely receive said knobs;   a plurality of apertures within said frame configured to allow said knobs to pass through said first and second surfaces of said frame;   handgrips on said first ends of said binding straps; and   a carrying handle on said frame.