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John S Bass

Robert E Bass

The invention relates to a portable carrying device, arrangement, and method for carrying at least one object such as a bag. The deviceincludes a housinghaving a channeldefined therethrough. The channelis further defined by a first and a second frusto-shaped internal cavity, each having linearly tapered sides. An elongated flexible strapdefining a continuous loopis threaded through the channel. Portions of the elongated flexible strapdefining the continuous loop extend from first and second end openingsof the channelto define first and a second loop portions. When the continuous loop is pulled taut through the housing, the first loop portionis configured for receiving and grasping a handle portionof the one or more bags. The second loop portioncan be extended over and around a user's shoulder for carrying the deviceand the one or more bags

Portable carrying device

The invention is directed to a portable carrying device that includes a housing, an elongated flexible strap extendable from the housing, and at least one rigid support arm attached to the housing and configured for supporting an article to be carried. The portable carrying device can include a coupler disposed on a first end of the elongated flexible strap and a mating structure disposed on a portion of the housing for releasably securing the coupler. The rigid support arm can be movable from a first position in which the rigid support arm is compactly stored relative to the housing, to a second position in which the rigid support arm is at least partially extended away from the housing. The housing can have at least one recess for receiving the rigid support arm and the rigid support arm can have a shape corresponding to the recess.

Portable carrying device with retractable strap

An optical viewing system for producing multiple image displays comprises a first screen for displaying a first two-dimensional image on a first electronic display device at a first predetermined distance from an observer and a second screen for displaying a second two-dimensional image on a second electronic display device at a second predetermined distance from the observer. Each of the screens is located at different predetermined locations on an optical viewing path relatively nearer to and farther from the observer. The first two-dimensional image is projected through the second screen, creating a multiple overlaid picture image. The first and second electronic display devices are operable asynchronously without degrading the multiple overlaid picture image. The screen disposed in the optical viewing path at the predetermined location nearer to the observer is partially transparent.

Optical viewing system for asynchronous overlaid images

Three dimensional optical viewing system

In one embodiment, the optical viewing system produces a simulated, three dimensional image utilizing two video monitors and a half silvered mirror. The two dimensional image produced by one monitor is transmitted through the half silvered mirror while the second image from the second monitor is reflected from the half silvered mirror and overlaid onto the image of the first monitor. Since the screens of the monitors are located at different distances from the initial point of overlay of the two images, the images appear to the observer, in the optical viewing path, to be three dimensional.

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Ft. Lauderdale, FL, United States of America

John S Bass