Appeal No. 2000-0917 Page 10
Application No. 09/104,763
audio equipment is a generally horizontal, substantially
planar surface at the top of the main body. The audio
equipment is held in place on the carrier by means of a
strap. A novel strap and buckle arrangement is disclosed
which is adjustable to accommodate any appropriate size
and shape audio equipment. It allows the audio equipment
to be secured to or released from the carrier with one
hand.
Another significant feature of this invention is
that it is adaptable. It can be used in combination with
many portable radios and tape players without
modification. Furthermore, the audio equipment can be
easily mounted to and removed from the carrier to prevent
theft of the equipment. When parking the bicycle, the
user can simply remove and carry the audio equipment
until he or she returns to the bicycle.
. . .
By using the carrier of this invention, the audio
equipment is positioned in front of and centered with
respect to the operator, and earphones are not needed to
properly receive stereophonic audio. Such an arrangement
is highly advantageous with respect to safety.
Curley's invention relates to an apparatus for carrying
portable audio devices such as radios and tape players and in
particular, to such an apparatus which may be securely and
comfortably worn during a wide variety of physical activities.
Curley teaches (column 1, lines 56-60) that his carrier
apparatus for portable audio devices is lightweight and may be
worn without interference during a wide variety of physical
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