Smart strap for carrying unwieldy objects

Abstract

Strap apparatuses for assisting a user carry an unwieldy object are disclosed. Several different strap configurations can be employed and connected to a fulcrum. Unwieldy objects can be mounted to the fulcrum and secured to a user by tightening straps. The improved strap apparatus allows a user to safely carry an unwieldy object and easily release the object if necessary to prevent an accident.

1 . A strap apparatus for use in carrying an unwieldy object, the strap apparatus comprising:
 a. a fulcrum comprising a first attachment point, a second attachment point, a third attachment point, and a fourth attachment point;   b. a first strap that passes through the first attachment point and the second attachment point of the fulcrum;   c. a first fastener comprising a first opening and a second opening;   d. wherein the first strap passes through the first opening and the second opening of the first fastener;   e. a second strap that passes through the third attachment point and the fourth attachment point of the fulcrum;   f. a second fastener comprising a first opening and a second opening;   g. wherein the second strap passes through the first opening and the second opening of the second fastener;   h. a third strap comprising a loop fastener, wherein the third strap is affixed to the fulcrum;   i. a cinch strap comprising a hook fastener; and   j. wherein the first strap and the second strap are adjustable by a user.   
     
     
         2 . The strap apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein:
 a. the fulcrum is positioned on a side of the unwieldy object;   b. the cinch strap wraps around the unwieldy object;   c. the hook fastener of the cinch strap connects to the loop fastener of the third strap; and   d. the unwieldy object is positioned on a user's back between the fulcrum and the user.   
     
     
         3 . The strap apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the fulcrum is comprised of a polymer. 
     
     
         4 . The strap apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a pulley mechanism operatively connected to each of the straps for adjusting the fitting of the apparatus. 
     
     
         5 . The strap apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a pulley mechanism positioned across the chest of the user and operatively connected to the first and second straps, wherein the pulley mechanism is adjustable by the user. 
     
     
         6 . The strap apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a third strap and a fourth strap operatively connected to the fulcrum, wherein the third and fourth straps provide support to the unwieldy object. 
     
     
         7 . The strap apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein each of the attachment points comprise openings. 
     
     
         8 . The strap apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein each of the attachment points comprise b-rings. 
     
     
         9 . The strap apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first fastener and second fastener are cinch clips. 
     
     
         10 . The strap apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein each of the straps are comprised of webbing. 
     
     
         11 . The strap apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein each of the straps are comprised of rope. 
     
     
         12 . A strap apparatus for use in carrying an unwieldy object, the strap apparatus comprising:
 a. a fulcrum comprising a first attachment point, a second attachment point, a third attachment point, and a fourth attachment point;   b. a first strap that passes through the first attachment point of the fulcrum;   c. a first fastener comprising a first opening, a second opening, a male connector, and a female connector;   d. wherein the first strap passes through the first opening of the first fastener;   e. a second strap that passes through the second attachment point of the fulcrum;   f. wherein the second strap passes through the second opening of the first fastener;   g. wherein the male connector of the first fastener engages with the female connector to secure the first strap to the second strap;   h. a third strap that passes through the third attachment point of the fulcrum;   i. a second fastener comprising a first opening, a second opening, a male connector, and a female connector;   j. wherein the third strap passes through the first opening of the second fastener;   k. a fourth strap that passes through the fourth attachment point of the fulcrum;   l. wherein the fourth strap passes through the second opening of the second fastener;   m. wherein the male connector of the first fastener is operatively connected to the female connector to secure the first strap to the second strap;   n. a fifth strap comprising a loop fastener, wherein the fifth strap is affixed to the fulcrum;   o. a cinch strap comprising a hook fastener;   p. the fulcrum is positioned on a side of the unwieldy object;   q. the cinch strap wraps around the unwieldy object;   r. the hook fastener of the cinch strap connects to the loop fastener of the fifth strap;   s. the unwieldy object is positioned on a user's back between the fulcrum and the user; and   t. wherein each of the straps are adjustable by a user.   
     
     
         13 . The strap apparatus of  claim 12 , wherein each of the attachment points comprise openings. 
     
     
         14 . The strap apparatus of  claim 12 , wherein each of the attachment points comprise b-rings. 
     
     
         15 . The strap apparatus of  claim 12 , wherein each of the straps are comprised of webbing. 
     
     
         16 . The strap apparatus of  claim 12 , wherein each of the straps are comprised of rope. 
     
     
         17 . A strap apparatus for use in carrying an unwieldy object, the strap apparatus comprising:
 a. a fulcrum comprising a first attachment point, a second attachment point, a third attachment point, and a fourth attachment point;   b. a first strap that passes through the first attachment point and the second attachment point of the fulcrum;   c. a first handle affixed to the first strap;   d. a second strap that passes through the third attachment point and the fourth attachment point of the fulcrum;   e. a second handle affixed to the second strap;   f. wherein the fulcrum is positioned on the back of a user; and   g. wherein the first strap and the second strap are adjustable by a user.   
     
     
         18 . The strap apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein each of the attachment points comprise openings. 
     
     
         19 . The strap apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein each of the attachment points comprise b-rings. 
     
     
         20 . The strap apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein the first fastener and the second fastener are cinch clips. 
     
     
         21 . The strap apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein each of the straps are comprised of webbing. 
     
     
         22 . The strap apparatus of  claim 17 , wherein each of the straps are comprised of rope. 
     
     
         23 . A strap apparatus for use in carrying an unwieldy object, the strap apparatus comprising:
 a. a fulcrum comprising a plurality of attachment points;   b. a first strap comprising an upper portion and a lower portion;   c. a second strap comprising an upper portion and a lower portion;   d. wherein the first strap and second strap pass through the plurality of attachment points of the fulcrum;   e. wherein the upper portion of the first strap overlaps the lower portion of the second strap and is affixed to the lower portion at an intersection point;   f. wherein the fulcrum is positioned on the back of a user; and   g. wherein the strap is adjustable by a user.   
     
     
         24 . A method of carrying an unwieldy object using a strap apparatus comprising:
 a. providing a strap apparatus comprising a fulcrum and a plurality of straps;   b. placing the unwieldy object on the fulcrum;   c. wrapping a cinch strap around the unwieldy object;   d. connecting a hook fastener of the cinch strap to a loop fastener of the strap apparatus;   e. mounting the unwieldy object and strap apparatus on the back of a user; and   f. securing the strap apparatus to the user by tightening the plurality of straps.   
     
     
         25 . The method of  claim 24 , wherein the user can release the strap apparatus by loosening the plurality of straps.