Means To Secure To Person Or Garment Patents (Class 206/101)
  • Patent number: 11096473
    Abstract: A semi-rigid pocket insert for holding an ammunition magazine or clip within a pliable magazine carrier is provided. The pocket insert comprises opposing walls, a base, and a slip-resistant liner on the interior and exterior surface of the walls. The walls further comprise flared top ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Edge-Works Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Scott V. Evans, David Pomeroy
  • Patent number: 10398960
    Abstract: A kit of pieces is provided comprising a buckle (1), a pair of braces and at least one elongate guide stick. The buckle comprises a first portion (2), a second portion (3), and a clamp portion (4). The first portion (2) is situated in front of the second portion (3) when the buckle (1) is in use. The clamp portion (4) is configured to clamp a first end of a belt against the second portion (3), and the first portion (2) is configured to clamp a second end of the belt against the second portion (3). Further, the first portion (2) comprises at least one groove (6).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Inventor: Kati Schwendtke
  • Patent number: 10219585
    Abstract: The present application includes embodiments for a belt adjustment system. The belt adjustment system can be configured to engage a belt comprising a plurality of belt teeth. The belt engagement system can include a buckle portion that includes a belt clamp configured to couple the belt to the buckle, a lever pivotally movable between a first position and a second position, and a belt-engaging tab, the tooth-engaging tab positionable between a tooth-engaging position and a tooth-disengaging position responsive to the position of the lever on. The belt adjustment system can include a tool housing having a first wall and a second wall that form a slot. A tool comprising a distal end and a proximal end can be coupled to the tool housing, the tool positionable within the slot between a closed position and an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: SLIDEBELTS INC.
    Inventor: Brigham Thomas Taylor
  • Patent number: 10111498
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing a pair of trousers about a torso includes a belt buckle for attaching opposite ends of a belt thereto and a compartment. The compartment includes a pair of opposing angled vertical sidewalls for progressively curving a portion of a credit card or a driver's license or a personal identification card or a similarly sized card as the card is urged into the compartment. Friction between edges of the card, in particular where the card is curved or bowed, and a the pair of opposing angled vertical sidewalls that are in contact with the card edges secure the card in position in the compartment until a user urges the card out of the compartment. The compartment is sized to house as many cards as desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Inventor: Trevor Jamison Johnston
  • Patent number: 9986789
    Abstract: A strap-securing device is configured to be able to be used to ignite a fire. The strap-securing device may include at least one strap-retaining body configured to retain at least one strap, and at least one fire-starting component configured to be used to ignite a fire. For example, the at least one strap-retaining body may include a first buckle member, and a second buckle member configured to be removably connected to the first buckle member. Alternatively, the at least one strap-retaining body may include a slider, cord lock, shackle, and/or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2018
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas C. Blackman, Dustin W. Hogard
  • Patent number: 9854901
    Abstract: The badge holder includes a strap member mounted to the back of the badge holder, which allows the badge holder to be securely worn on the hand, wrist or forearm for displaying the badge, while the wearer has full use of both hands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Inventor: Jo Won Seuk
  • Patent number: 9821722
    Abstract: A unitary item holder enabling the cooling and solidification of items within a vehicle having an air conditioning system and an associated air vent, especially those which have melted within the vehicle. The item holder includes a plate having a plate axis, a pocket, and a directly opposing hook end configured for sliding within the air vent and anchoring around a slat horizontally extending therein, such that the cool air from the conditioning system can be used to cool and solidify the items. The hook end is defined via the plate extending downwardly away from the plate axis. The pocket includes a pocket defined via the plate extending upwardly away from the plate axis for holding the melted items. In an example embodiment, the pocket further includes a cooling component for retaining coolness such that items can also remain cool and solidified when the vehicle is not running.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: Doug Jones
  • Patent number: 9451815
    Abstract: An applicator mounting apparatus for supporting an applicator from a mounting surface is disclosed herein. The applicator mounting apparatus includes a housing defining an applicator cavity for receiving at least a portion of an applicator therein; a mount engaging with the housing to contain the applicator, the mount configured to be coupled to a mounting surface, a portion of the mount configured to serve as a cap for the applicator; and at least one coupling device releasably coupling the housing to the mount. An applicator system and a method of using an applicator mounting apparatus are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Inventor: William C. Murray
  • Patent number: 8898939
    Abstract: A combination gift card holder and message delivery package facilitates the identification of a gift card contained within the package while presenting the recipient with an accompanying message prior to fully revealing the gift card. The package includes first, second and third panels. The first and second panels and the second and third panels are connected with one another along a common edge and are pivotable with respect to each other. The panels have cutouts therein. The gift card is positioned in the package between the second and third panels thereby exposing a portion of a front surface of the gift card through the cutout in the third panel and exposing a portion of a rear surface of the gift card through the cutout in the second panel, thereby partially concealing the gift card while exposing an identification marking thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Hallmark Cards, Incorporated
    Inventors: Sara F. Kibbe, Timothy G. Bodendistel
  • Patent number: 6102047
    Abstract: A cigar punch, stand and holder appliance comprised of a tube body 10 having a match stop 12 divider therein making a match holding compartment 28. A knurled cap 20 threaded to fasten securely to the top of the appliance with the top of the knurled cap having a match striking surface 26 and the bottom portion of the knurled cap having a bulls-eye cutter 22 for plugging cigars. A pocket clip with locking spring for cigar support 16 to receive a cigar support clip 18 to hold a cigar. A base mount 24 with support legs 14 extendable to erect a holding stand for cigar use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Inventor: Michael V. Manderick
  • Patent number: 4190148
    Abstract: A case with removable cover the case being designed to contain both a pack of cigarettes and also a pocket lighter so that a person has both handy when needed to smoke a cigarette; the case also including a clip on its rear side so to be supported from a person's garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1976
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1980
    Inventors: Palmer W. Schade, II, George Spector