Assemblies, Devices, and Methods for Storing an Object

The present application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/656,520, filed Jun. 5, 2024, and entitled “SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHOD FOR STORING AN OBJECT”, the disclosure of which is hereby expressly incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

The present technology pertains generally to storage devices and methods of use. More specifically, the present technology pertains to wearable storage devices and the methods of using wearable storage devices.

Storage devices, such as suitcases, backpacks, handbags, and the like, can be used to store various items and increase the carrying capacity of the user. For instance, a person utilizing a backpack can place several items in the backpack and subsequently wear the backpack to carry the stored items within. By placing the items within the backpack, the person can increase her carrying capacity.

This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This summary is not intended to identify key features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a device for securing an object is provided. The device can include a base configured for support the object. The device can also include a loop member having a first end coupled to the base and a second end extending away from the base along a first direction. The device can also include a strap having a first end coupled to the base and a second free end. At least a portion of the strap can be configured to extend through the loop member to couple the strap to the loop member. The strap can extend away from the second side of the base along a second direction, and the first and second directions can be at an angle relative to one another such that the first and second directions are nonparallel.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a device for securing an object is provided. The device can include a base defining a first side and a second side spaced from the first side. The device can also include a strap assembly coupled to the base. The strap assembly can include a strap extending between a first end coupled to the base and a second free end. The strap can define a longitudinal axis extending along the length of the strap and a transverse axis. The strap can extend away from the base such that the transverse axis is oriented along a first direction. The strap assembly can also include a loop member configured to receive at least a portion of the strap. The loop member can extend between a first end coupled to the base and a second end, the loop member defining a longitudinal axis extending along the length of the loop member and a transverse axis. The loop member can extend away from the base such that the transverse axis is oriented along a second direction, the first and second directions being nonparallel.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for securing an object to a device is provided. The method can include positioning the object onto a base of the device and adjusting a strap to secure the object to the base. The device can include a loop member having a first end coupled to the base and a second end extending away from the base along a first direction. The device can also include the strap, which can have a first end coupled to the base and a second free end. At least a portion of the strap can extend through the loop member to couple the strap to the loop member. The strap can extend away from the base along a second direction, and the first and second directions can be at an angle relative to one another such that the first and second directions are nonparallel.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a device for securing an object is provided. The device can include a base configured for supporting the object. The device can also include a strap having a first end coupled to the base and a second end distal the first end. At least a portion of the strap can be configured to secure the object to the base. The device can also include a locking member coupled to the base. The locking member can be configured to receive at least a portion of the strap and to lock the strap in position.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a body mounted device is provided. The body mounted device can include a base configured to be coupled to a body of a user, the base defining a first side, a second side spaced from the first side, and a width extending therebetween. The body mounted device can also include an expandable pouch coupled to the base, the expandable pouch extending from a first end to a second closed end, the first end defining an opening. The expandable pouch can be adjustable between a first position, where the second end is positioned between the first and second sides of the base, and a second position, where the second end is positioned away from the base.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method of stowing an object in a body mounted device is provided. The method can include adjusting an expandable pouch to a deployed position and positioning the object at least partially within the expandable pouch. The expandable pouch can be coupled to a base of the body mounted device, the base defining a first side, a second side opposing the first side, and a width extending therebetween. The expandable pouch can extend from a first end to a second closed end, the first end defining an opening. The expandable pouch can be adjustable between a stowed position, where the second end is positioned between the first and second sides of the base, and the deployed position, where the second end is positioned away from the base.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a body mounted device is provided. The body mounted device can include a base that is configured to be coupled to a body of a user. The body mounted device can also include an expandable pocket coupled to the base, the expandable pocket extending from a first end to a second closed end, the first end defining an opening, the expandable pocket including a first panel coupled to a first portion of the base, a second panel coupled to a second portion of the base, and a third panel coupled to the first and second panels. The expandable pocket can be adjustable between a first position, where the opening defines a first size, and a second position, where the opening defines a second size, the second size being larger than the first.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a storage device is provided. The storage device can include a first storage device defining an internal volume for storage and an external surface, the external surface having a first fastening member and a second fastening member spaced from the first fastening member. The storage device can include a second storage device defining an internal volume for storage, the second storage device including a third fastening member configured to couple to the first fastening member of the first storage device and a fourth fastening member configured to be coupled to the second fastening member of the first storage device. The second storage device can be adjustable between a first position, where the third fastening member is coupled to the first fastening member, a second position, where the third and fourth fastening members are coupled to the first and second fastening members, respectively, and a third position, where the second storage device is stowed within the internal volume of the first storage device.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a storage device is provided. The storage device can include a compartment having an outer surface that defines an internal volume. The storage device can also include a strap assembly coupled to the compartment and configured to secure an object to the outer surface of the compartment. The strap assembly can include a strap having a first end coupled to the compartment and a second free end, and a loop member coupled to the compartment and configured to receive at least a portion of the strap between the first and second ends. The strap assembly can be configured to transition between a first configuration, where the strap is fixed in configuration relative to the loop member, and a second configuration, where the strap is adjustable relative to the loop member.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a device for securing an object is provided. The device can include a surface configured for supporting the object, the surface including a first side and a second side. The device can also include a loop member having a first end coupled to the first side surface. The loop member can define a transverse axis at the first end. The device can also include a strap having a first end coupled to the second side of the surface and a second free end. At least a portion of the strap can be configured to extend through the loop member to couple the strap to the loop member. The strap can define a transverse axis at the first end, and the transverse axis of the strap can be at a nonzero angle relative to the transverse axis of the loop member.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a method for securing an object to a device is provided. The method can include positioning the object onto an outer surface of the device, with the device including: a loop member having a first end coupled to the outer surface; and a strap having a first end coupled to the outer surface and a second free end. At least a portion of the strap can extend through the loop member to couple the strap to the loop member. The loop member and strap can be configured to transition between a first configuration, where the strap is fixed in configuration relative to the loop member, and a second configuration, where the strap assembly is adjustable relative to the loop member. The method can also include adjusting the strap to secure the object to the outer surface.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the strap assembly can be biased to the first configuration.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the strap can define a transverse axis at the first end, the loop member can define a transverse axis at the first end, and the transverse axis of the strap can be at a nonzero angle relative to the transverse axis of the loop member when the strap assembly is in the first configuration.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the transverse axis of the strap can be substantially parallel to the transverse axis of the loop member in the second configuration.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the first end of the strap can be laterally offset from the first end of the loop member.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the strap can be a first strap and the loop member can be a first loop member. Additionally, the strap assembly can include a second strap and a second loop member. The first and second straps can be coupled to a first side of the compartment and the first and second loop members can be coupled to a second side of the compartment.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the first and second straps can be spaced along the first side of the compartment by a first distance, and the first and second loop members can be spaced along the second side of the compartment by a second distance, the first distance being smaller than the second distance.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the first side of the surface can extend along an arc.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the first end of the loop member can extend along a portion of the arc.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the second side can be substantially straight.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the first end of the loop member can be laterally offset from the first end of the strap.

In any of the embodiments described herein, adjusting the strap can include pulling the second end of the strap to tighten the strap around the object.

In any of the embodiments described herein, adjusting the strap can include aligning the longitudinal axis of the loop member with the longitudinal axis of the strap member.

In any of the embodiments described herein, adjusting the strap can include aligning the transverse axis of the loop member with the transverse axis of the strap member.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the base can define a first side and a second side spaced from the first side, wherein the first end of the loop member is coupled to the first side of the base and the first end of strap is coupled to the second side of the base.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the first end of the loop member can be laterally offset from the first end of the strap.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the loop member can be a first loop member and the strap can be a first strap, and the device can further include a second loop member having a first end coupled to the first side of the base, and a second strap having a first end coupled to the second side of the base and a second free end, wherein at least a portion of the second strap is configured to extend through the second loop member to couple the second strap to the second loop member.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the first ends of the first and second loop members can be spaced apart by a first distance, and the first ends of first and second straps can be spaced apart by a second distance, with the first distance being greater than the second distance.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the first and second straps can each define a longitudinal axis that extends along the length of each strap, and wherein the longitudinal axes of the first and second straps converge.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the first side of the base can be arced.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the second side of the base can be substantially linear.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the base can define an intermediate portion extending between the first and second sides of the base, and wherein the intermediate portion is configured to conform to the shape of the object.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the intermediate portion can define a concave shape.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the base can define a textured surface.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the first end of the loop member can be positioned at or near the first side of the base, and the first end of the strap can be positioned at or near the second side of the base.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the first end of the loop member can be laterally offset from the first end of the strap.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the base can define an intermediate portion extending between the first and second sides of the base, and the intermediate portion can be concave.

In any of the embodiments described herein, adjusting the strap can include pulling the second end of the strap to tighten the strap around the object.

In any of the embodiments described herein, adjusting the strap can include aligning the first and second directions of the loop member and the strap.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the method of securing an object to a device can further include adjusting the strap to remove the object from the base.

In any of the embodiments described herein, adjusting the strap to remove the object from the base can include aligning the first and second directions of the loop member and the strap and loosening the strap around the object.

In any of the embodiments described herein, adjusting the strap to secure the object to the base can include pressing the object into the base.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the base defines an intermediate portion extending between the first side and the second side, and wherein the intermediate portion is configured to conform to the shape of the object.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the strap can be adjustable between a first configuration, where the object is secured to the base, and a second configuration, where the object can be removed from the base.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the locking member can be biased to lock the strap in configuration.

In any of the embodiments described herein, the locking member can be misaligned with the strap.