Peggy Ann Seals

US Patent:

62097695, Apr 3, 2001

Filed:

Dec 7, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/762886

Inventors:

Peggy Newgarden Seals - Berkeley CA
Carla M. Talbot - Vallejo CA

International Classification:

A45F 500

US Classification:

224583

Abstract:

An improved side pack for holding objects on the side of the torso to provide comfortable, ready, and ergonomic access to the objects, comprising a strap assembly and a suspended bag. A bag includes a main compartment facing away from the user having a closing flap for closing a top opening of the compartment. Secondary compartments are provided facing the user. A hold-down depending from the secondary compartments may be attached to a belt loop to restrict movement of the bag. A strap assembly comprises a primary strap adjustably attached to retention straps on the bag. The primary strap has a wide midportion for spreading the weight of the bag. An auxiliary strap attachable to a plurality of positions on the midportion of the primary step extends across the back and under the distal arm and serves to retain the primary strap in place on the shoulder.