Multifunctional carrying strap system

Abstract

A multifunctional carrying strap system includes a strap material that is configured to be worn by an individual. The strap system includes hooks arranged at each end thereof for engaging with footwear such as flip-flops. The strap system includes a first hook that selectively engages with a strap portion of one of the flip-flops, and a second hook that selectively engages with a strap portion of the other one of the flip-flops. In this arrangement, the flip-flops are held by the carrying strap worn by the individual, without requiring the individual to use their hands in carrying the flip-flops. The hands-free arrangement of the multifunctional carrying strap system allows the individual to hold hands with another person, or persons, carry a drink or other object, and/or otherwise enjoy full use of the individual's hands while carrying the flip-flops around their neck via the multifunctional carrying strap system.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A multifunctional carrying strap system, comprising:
 a strap material having a width and extending a length from a first end of the strap material to a second end of the strap material;   a first folded portion arranged at the first end of the strap material forming a first closed loop portion of the strap material;   a second folded portion arranged at the second end of the strap material forming a second closed loop portion of the strap material;   a first hook attached to the first end of the strap material via the first folded portion; and   a second hook attached to the second end of the strap material via the second folded portion, wherein the first hook and the second hook comprise a D-shaped hook with a spring-loaded hinge portion that selectively moves between an open state and a closed state, wherein, in the open state, the first hook and the second hook are configured to engage with a strap of a footwear, and wherein, in the closed state, the first hook and the second hook retain the footwear to the multifunctional carrying strap system.   
     
     
         2 . The multifunctional carrying strap system of  claim 1 , wherein the strap material is configured to be draped around a neck of an individual such that an approximate midpoint of the length of the strap material is disposed adjacent the neck of the individual. 
     
     
         3 . The multifunctional carrying strap system of  claim 2 , wherein the first hook is arranged on a first front side of the individual and the second hook is arranged on a second front side of the individual. 
     
     
         4 . The multifunctional carrying strap system of  claim 3 , wherein the first hook is attached to a first article of the footwear and the second hook is attached to a second article of the footwear. 
     
     
         5 . The multifunctional carrying strap system of  claim 1 , wherein the second hook is engaged with the strap material forming a closed wearing loop, and wherein the first hook is exposed outside of the closed wearing loop. 
     
     
         6 . The multifunctional carrying strap system of  claim 5 , wherein the first hook is attached to a handle loop of a pet leash. 
     
     
         7 . The multifunctional carrying strap system of  claim 1 , wherein the first hook is attached to the second hook forming a closed carrying loop in the strap material. 
     
     
         8 . The multifunctional carrying strap system of  claim 7 , wherein at least one of the first hook and the second hook is attached to at least one of a first article of the footwear and a second article of the footwear. 
     
     
         9 . The multifunctional carrying strap system of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first folded portion and the second folded portion comprises a stitching extending across a portion of the width of the strap material. 
     
     
         10 . The multifunctional carrying strap system of  claim 9 , wherein at least one of the first folded portion and the second folded portion comprises at least one rivet arranged adjacent the stitching. 
     
     
         11 . A multifunctional carrying strap system, comprising:
 a strap material extending a length from a first end of the strap material to a second end of the strap material;   a first hook attached to the first end of the strap material; and   a second hook attached to the second end of the strap material, wherein the first hook and the second hook each comprise a hook frame and a hinge portion pivotally attached to the hook frame, wherein the first hook and the second hook are configured to move between an open state and a closed state, wherein, in the open state, the first hook and the second hook are configured to engage with a strap of a footwear, and wherein, in the closed state, the first hook and the second hook retain the footwear to the multifunctional carrying strap system.   
     
     
         12 . The multifunctional carrying strap system of  claim 11 , wherein the first end of the strap material comprises:
 a first folded portion of the strap material attached to a first end portion of the strap material via a first fastener, wherein a first closed loop is arranged between the first end of the strap material and the first fastener.   
     
     
         13 . The multifunctional carrying strap system of  claim 12 , wherein the second end of the strap material comprises:
 a second folded portion of the strap material attached to a second end portion of the strap material via a second fastener, wherein a second closed loop is arranged between the second end of the strap material and the second fastener.   
     
     
         14 . The multifunctional carrying strap system of  claim 13 , wherein a portion of the hook frame of the first hook is arranged in the first closed loop, and wherein a portion of the hook frame of the second hook is arranged in the second closed loop. 
     
     
         15 . The multifunctional carrying strap system of  claim 14 , wherein the first fastener comprises a stitching extending across a width of the strap material adjacent the first end of the strap material. 
     
     
         16 . The multifunctional carrying strap system of  claim 15 , wherein the first fastener comprises at least one rivet fastening the first folded portion and the strap material together, and wherein the at least one rivet is arranged adjacent the stitching. 
     
     
         17 . The multifunctional carrying strap system of  claim 16 , wherein the hinge portion is spring-loaded holding the hinge portion in the closed state. 
     
     
         18 . The multifunctional carrying strap system of  claim 17 , further comprising:
 a pair of flip-flops, wherein the first hook is engaged with a first strap of a first flip-flop of the pair of flip-flops, and wherein the second hook is engaged with a second strap of a second flip-flop of the pair of flip-flops.   
     
     
         19 . The multifunctional carrying strap system of  claim 17 , further comprising:
 a pair of flip-flops, wherein the first hook is engaged with a first strap of a first flip-flop of the pair of flip-flops and a second strap of a second flip-flop of the pair of flip-flops, and wherein the first hook is attached to the second hook forming a closed carrying loop of the multifunctional carrying strap system.   
     
     
         20 . A multifunctional carrying strap system, comprising:
 a pair of flip-flops; and   a multifunctional carrying strap, comprising:
 a strap material extending a length from a first end of the strap material to a second end of the strap material; 
 a first hook attached to the first end of the strap material; and 
 a second hook attached to the second end of the strap material, wherein the first hook and the second hook each comprise a hook frame and a hinge portion pivotally attached to the hook frame, wherein the first hook and the second hook are configured to move between an open state and a closed state, wherein, in the open state, at least one of the first hook and the second hook interconnect to a first strap of the pair of flip-flops and to a second strap of the pair of flip flops, wherein, in the closed state, the pair of flip-flops are secured by the first hook and the second hook and prevented from being removed from the multifunctional carrying strap system.