Irrigation pipe harness

Abstract

A harness for assisting an operator in lifting and moving an irrigation pipe comprising a hook and a plurality of straps for securing the harness to the operator.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An irrigation pipe harness comprising:
 a U-shaped hook comprising a superiorly-rising tongue, the tongue having a planar rearward surface, the U-shaped hook defining a concave cradle adapted to secure an irrigation pipe;   a waist strap affixed to the tongue adapted to circumscribe a waist of a wearer, the waist strap comprising a plurality of fasteners; and   a shoulder strap affixed to the tongue adapted to circumscribe a shoulder of a wearer, the shoulder strap comprising a plurality of fasteners.   
     
     
         2 . The irrigation pipe harness of  claim 1 , wherein the tongue defines a plurality of apertures adapted to receive a waist strap. 
     
     
         3 . The irrigation pipe harness of  claim 1 , wherein the hook section is formed from polymeric materials. 
     
     
         4 . The irrigation pipe harness of  claim 1 , wherein the hook section is formed from a metal alloy. 
     
     
         5 . The irrigation pipe harness of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a first ring connecting the tongue to a middle strap without intervening components; and   a second ring connecting the middle strap to the shoulder strap without intervening components.   
     
     
         6 . An irrigation pipe harness comprising:
 a U-shaped hook comprising a superiorly-rising tongue, the tongue having a planar rearward surface, the U-shaped hook defining a concave cradle adapted to secure an irrigation pipe;   a waist strap affixed to the tongue adapted to circumscribe a waist of a wearer, the waist strap comprising a plurality of fasteners;   a shoulder strap affixed to the tongue adapted to circumscribe a shoulder of a wearer, the shoulder strap comprising a plurality of fasteners;   a first ring connecting the hook to a middle strap without intervening components;   a second ring connecting the middle strap to a shoulder strap without intervening components;   wherein the hook is adapted to secure an irrigation pipe against the waist of a wearer.   
     
     
         7 . An irrigation pipe harness comprising:
 a U-shaped hook defining a concave cradle adapted to secure an irrigation pipe;   a waist strap affixed to the U-shaped hook adapted to circumscribe a waist of a wearer, the waist strap comprising a plurality of fasteners; and   a shoulder strap affixed to the U-shaped hook adapted to circumscribe a shoulder of a wearer, the shoulder strap comprising a plurality of fasteners.   
     
     
         8 . The irrigation pipe harness of  claim 1 , wherein the U-shaped hook defines a plurality of apertures adapted to receive a waist strap. 
     
     
         9 . The irrigation pipe harness of  claim 1 , wherein the U-shaped hook section is formed from polymeric materials. 
     
     
         10 . The irrigation pipe harness of  claim 1 , wherein the U-shaped hook section is formed from a metal alloy.