Specialized strap system

Abstract

The present invention provides an advantageous strap system for use with various objects, such as musical instruments, tools, or other objects that can be carried or supported using a neck strap. In an example embodiment of the present invention, a strap system is provided which comprises a fabric neck loop having two ends and a first connection component affixed to at least one end of the neck loop. A connection strap comprising a length of fabric is provided. A second connection component is affixed to a first end of the connection strap for enabling a connection with the first connection component. A connection means may be affixed to a second end of the connection strap for enabling a connection between an object and the connection strap. The connection means may comprise a hook, a snap ring, or the like.

1 . A strap system, comprising: 
 a fabric neck loop having two ends;    a first connection component affixed to at least one end of said neck loop;    a connection strap comprising a length of fabric;    a second connection component affixed to a first end of said connection strap for enabling a releasable connection with said first connection component; and    a connection means affixed to a second end of said connection strap for enabling a releasable connection between an object and the connection strap.    
   
   
       2 . A strap system in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said connection means comprises one of a hook or a snap ring.  
   
   
       3 . A strap system in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said fabric of said neck loop comprises a fabric designed to wick moisture away from skin of a user.  
   
   
       4 . A strap system in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said fabric of said neck loop comprises an outer layer comprised of a wicking fabric and an inner layer comprised of a flexible reinforcing material.  
   
   
       5 . A strap system in accordance with  claim 4 , wherein said outer layer is removable.  
   
   
       6 . A strap system in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein: 
 the first connection component is affixed to both ends of the neck loop, forming a closed loop.    
   
   
       7 . A strap system in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the first connection component is affixed to one end of the neck loop, further comprising: 
 a third connection component affixed to the other end of said neck loop;    a fourth connection component affixed to said first connection component for enabling a releasable connection between the third connection component;    said connection between the third and fourth connection component enabling the neck loop to be opened or closed.    
   
   
       8 . A strap system in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein the first connection component is affixed to one end of the neck loop, further comprising: 
 a third connection component affixed to the other end of said neck loop;    a junction connector having three connection components for enabling releasable connections with the first connection component of the neck loop, the second connection component of the connection strap, and the third connection component of the neck loop.    
   
   
       9 . A strap system in accordance with  claim 1 , further comprising an adjustable element for adjusting an overall length of strap system.  
   
   
       10 . A strap system in accordance with  claim 9 , wherein the adjustable element is provided on at least one of the neck loop and the connection strap.  
   
   
       11 . A strap system in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said object comprises one of a musical instrument or a tool.  
   
   
       12 . A strap system in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said connection strap comprises means for identification of at least one of an owner of the object, the object, and an object type.  
   
   
       13 . A strap system in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said neck loop comprises means for identification of at least one of an owner of the object, the object, and an object type.  
   
   
       14 . A strap system in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said connection strap is designed for use as a handle for picking up said object when connected thereto.  
   
   
       15 . A strap system in accordance with  claim 1 , further comprising decorative elements on at least one of said neck loop and said connection strap.  
   
   
       16 . A strap system, comprising: 
 a fabric neck loop;    a connection strap comprising a length of fabric releasably connected to the neck loop; and    a connection means affixed to said connection strap for enabling a releasable connection between an object and the connection strap.    
   
   
       17 . A strap system in accordance with  claim 16 , wherein said connection means comprises one of a hook or a snap ring.  
   
   
       18 . A strap system in accordance with  claim 16 , wherein said fabric of said neck loop comprises a fabric designed to wick moisture away from skin of a user.  
   
   
       19 . A strap system in accordance with  claim 16 , wherein said fabric of said neck loop comprises an outer layer comprised of a wicking fabric and an inner layer comprised of a flexible reinforcing material.  
   
   
       20 . A strap system in accordance with  claim 19 , wherein said outer layer is removable.  
   
   
       21 . A strap system in accordance with  claim 16 , further comprising an adjustable element for adjusting an overall length of strap system.  
   
   
       22 . A strap system in accordance with  claim 21 , wherein the adjustable element is provided on at least one of the neck loop and the connection strap.  
   
   
       23 . A strap system in accordance with  claim 16 , wherein said object comprises one of a musical instrument or a tool.  
   
   
       24 . A strap system in accordance with  claim 16 , wherein at least one of said connection strap and said neck loop comprises means for identification of at least one of an owner of the object, the object, and an object type.  
   
   
       25 . A strap system in accordance with  claim 16 , wherein said connection strap is designed for use as a handle for picking up said object when connected thereto.  
   
   
       26 . A strap system in accordance with  claim 16 , further comprising decorative elements on at least one of said neck loop and said connection strap.  
   
   
       27 . A strap system in accordance with  claim 16 , further comprising: 
 at least one releasable connection in said neck loop allowing said neck loop to be opened.