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A cushioning device for use with a shoulder strap or the like to distribute the load on the shoulder of the user comprises essentially a planar member having at least a central pocket formed therein in which is disposed a cushioning member and a fluid filled member. The fluid filled member, which is

A cushioning device for use with a shoulder strap or the like to distribute the load on the shoulder of the user comprises essentially a planar member having at least a central pocket formed therein in which is disposed a cushioning member and a fluid filled member. The fluid filled member, which is preferably an air filled bubble-type sheet acts as a load distribution device for distributing the load ordinarily placed upon the shoulder of the user. The device is formed from a soft, pliant material which can be folded back upon itself and which is locked together through a hook and loop fastener or similar locking device. The device hereof is particularly advantageous for use with shoulder straps associated with suitcases, briefcases, valises and similar totes.

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A cushioning device for encircling a portion of a strap, comprising: (a) a substantially planar member comprising first and second spaced apart layers and having a pocket formed between the layers, the planar member having a length and width and being segmented into a central pocket segment and a la

A cushioning device for encircling a portion of a strap, comprising: (a) a substantially planar member comprising first and second spaced apart layers and having a pocket formed between the layers, the planar member having a length and width and being segmented into a central pocket segment and a lateral segment on each side of the central pocket segment, the layers being formed from a pliant material, the lateral segments being foldable into an overlying relationship over the central pocket segment to thereby encircle a strap portion disposed therebetween, (b) a cushioning member disposed in at least the central pocket segment, (c) a fluid filled member insertingly disposed in at least the central pocket segment in abutment with the cushioning member, and (d) means for releasably holding the lateral segments in the overlying relationship, the means being disposed on the lateral segments and in cooperable relationship when folded over the central pocket segment.