Patent ID: 6010051
Filing Date: 2000-01-04
Classification: A45F,A63C,Y10S

Abstract:
An apparatus comprising:a main body having a front portion, a rear portion opposite the front portion, a first side margin and a second side margin opposite the first side margin;at least one carrying strap attached to the main body, the carrying strap being configured such that the apparatus is selectively worn by an individual with the front portion of the main body oriented closest to the individual;a first retention strap having a first fixed edge attached to the rear portion of the main body at a point proximate the first side margin, and a first free edge at least partially spaced from the first fixed edge, the first retention flap being movable between an open position in which the first free edge projects outward from the rear portion of the main body such that the apparatus selectively receives an article, and a closed position in which the first retention flap is positioned generally close to the rear portion, the first free edge having at least one first fastener;a second retention flap having a second fixed edge attached to the rear portion of the main body at a point proximate the second side margin, and a second free edge at least partially spaced from the second fixed edge, the second retention flap being movable between an open position in which the second free edge projects outward from the rear portion of the body such that the apparatus selectively receives the article, and a closed position in which the free edge of the second retention strap is displaced toward the first side margin with respect to the open position and the second retention flap is positioned generally close to the rear portion, the free edge of the second retention flap having at least one second fastener complementary to the first fastener to releasably engage the first fastener on the first retention flap when the first and second retention flaps are in the closed positions, the first and second retention flaps forming a sleeve between the rear portion of the main body and the first and second retention flaps when the first and second retention straps are in the closed position, the sleeve being configured to releasably retain the article to the apparatus;a connector having a first end and a second end, the first end being coupled to the second retention flap at a point proximate the second free edge; anda guide coupled to the main body at a point near the second margin, the guide having an opening therethrough for receiving the connector and directing a portion of the connector from the second retention flap toward the second margin such that a force exerted on the second end of the connector causes the second retention flap to be urged at least partially toward the second margin and to be separated from the first retention flap, and releases the article from the sleeve.