Patent ID: 7731069

Claim:
Load carrying apparatus, comprising, in combination: a) first and second elongated straps having end portions, b) multiple loops at each end portion, and located in planes defined by said end portions and spaced along the length of the strap, to define multiple openings, located in said planes, c) each strap having a mid-portion located between said strap end portions, and mid-portions of the two straps located to extend under a load to be carried, d) whereby the user can select which of the loops is to be extended over his forearm, for lifting the load by lifting force exertion to lift said strap mid-portions, e) there being at least four of said openings at the end portion or portions of at least one strap, f) the fourth loop being defined by webbing, and including an overlay fabric cushion extending overlying the webbing at the inner side of the fourth loop, g) the overlay fabric cushion being folded over opposite edges of the fourth loop, and extends as elongated spaced bands which are attached to the webbing at a side or sides of the loop, h) and including a thin protective vinyl backer layer or layers attached to the webbing and located between the webbing and the overlay fabric cushion, and folded on opposite edges of the fourth loop webbing.