Shoulder strap and neck strap comprised of an oblong shaped pad and a strap

Abstract

A shoulder strap that has a strap member and a pad member and the pad member has a front side and a back side. The oblong shoulder pad shape allows for contour at the shoulder and neck putting the load to the left and right of the shoulder and reducing the pressure on the vertebra and cervical thoracic spinal nerves of the wearer's neck. The front side of the pad member has Non-Slip Traction Nibs (NSTNs) molded in a pattern so the traction nibs are facing outward from the surface at the outer shoulder. The back side of the pad member has a smooth or non-skid abrasive surface with inward X perspiration grooves (2-IPG) at a section by the side of the neck.

Description

[0001]This is a new non-provisional Application in the United States based on provisional patent application 61 / 475,072, which is incorporated herein by reference for all that it discloses.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention pertains to the field of shoulder and neck straps for use in carrying an item, for example, a camera or camera bag, on the shoulder or around the neck.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Shoulder and neck straps are used to carry a variety of different items, including bags, cameras, and binoculars.[0004]One of the prevalent problems in the field of shoulder and neck straps is creating enough traction to prevent the strap from slipping off the shoulder without sacrificing comfort while carrying the load. Strap users often find themselves leaning, twisting and / or bending their torso and spine toward the opposite side from the load in order to prevent the strap from slipping off the shoulder. Additionally, plain webbing straps or flimsy pad members may collapse...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]The invention pertains to a shoulder and neck strap that utilizes an oblong pad with Non-Slip Traction Nibs (NSTNs) in a pattern on the front side and perspiration collection grooves on the back side. The oblong pad with concave curved portions in the center allows for a contour at the shoulder peak. The contour at the shoulder peak transfers a portion of the load toward the chest, incorporating the clavicle and anterior deltoid muscles, and a portion of the load toward the back, incorporating the upper scapula and posterior deltoid muscles. This reduces the load located predominately on the peak of the shoulder, over the trapezius and accessory nerve, during shoulder carry. This also reduces pressure on the vertebra prominens and cervical thoracic spinal nerves of the medial cutaneous branches of the posterior rami during neck carry. The improved weight distribution from sensitive areas of the shoulder and neck to stronger, less sensitive areas of the shoulder and neck significantly improves comfort.

[0009]The NSTNP polymer pad member is molded so the front surface of the pad member provides strong fraction on the shoulder. The NSTNP configuration increases traction, preventing the strap from slipping off the shoulder. The opposite side of the polymer pad member has a smoother, yet inherently non-skid surface with inferior non-slip attributes than the traction nibs. These inferior non-slip attributes are due to the proprietary polymer compound formulation of the pad and the inward X perspiration collection grooves at sections by the side of the neck or the shoulder.

Problems solved by technology

These inferior non-slip attributes are due to the proprietary polymer compound formulation of the pad and the inward X perspiration collection grooves at sections by the side of the neck or the shoulder.

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