Abstract: A holder for a telescoping police baton has a generally tubular body for receiving the baton endwise, either end first and with the baton contracted or extended, an annular shoulder within the lower end of the body which is engagable with the lower end of the outer baton section to support the baton vertically and through which the inner baton section may extend if the baton is placed in the holder in its extended configuration, and a cup-shaped cover which receives the upper end of the baton when housed in the holder in a manner which prevents an unauthorized person, such as an arrestee, from forcing the cover sideways and pulling the baton from the holder.

Abstract: A belt case for a pair of eyeglasses is formed from a rigid and durable plastic for protecting the eyeglasses from damage. The case consists of front and rear rigid body sections which are receivable in interfitting engagement so that they cooperate to define an interior eyeglass compartment. The compartment is operative for retaining a pair of eyeglasses as well as a spare lens for the eyeglasses, and is further operative for individually retaining either the eyeglasses or the spare lens. The case is adapted to be mounted vertically on a wearer's belt and hingeably opened at the top end thereof to remove the eyeglasses and the spare lens. Both the spare lens and the eyeglasses are firmly retained in the case so that the lenses do not contact any interior surfaces of the case. The case also firmly retains the spare lens and eyeglasses so that they are not easily dislodged when the case is subjected to physical impacts.

Abstract: An expandable water-proof pouch which is adapted for holding articles contained therein in a dry condition. This pouch being adapted for threading or attaching a belt through a belt attaching means. The pouch includes a first panel, second panel, and a bottom panel, all being made of a thin flexible waterproof material. A bead type closure means is provided in and on the first panel. A cover flap is provided to protect the closure means from unwanted opening. This pouch is also adapted to be folded and fastened to further protect the closure means.

Abstract: A modular system of interchangeable compartments mounted on a support member. The support member, such as a belt or vest, includes a support surface portion formed of a continuously looped, brushed polyester weave material. The outer surface is smooth and will not accidently snag other surfaces. Compartment modules, provided in a variety of shapes and sizes according to the activity in which the modular system is to be used, include at least one fastening strip of upstanding hook elements. The upstanding hook elements are able to engage the continuously looped brushed polyester weave to secure the compartment modules onto the support surface portion of the modular system. The compartment modules can be attached to the support surface in any desired position as well as any angular orientation by simply pressing the fastening strips onto the support surface. The compartment modules are easily removed from the support surface by forcibly disengaging the fastening strips from the support surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a leash holder assembly that is removably mountable to the collar of a pet, and including a leash holder made of flexible material and having face-to-face rectangular panels that are stitched along their bottom and side edges in such a manner to provide an open-topped pouch for storing a leash in coiled-up condition, and including a rectangular closure flap that can fold over the top of the pouch to close the pouch, Velcro fastening elements used to secure the closure flap. Velcro equipped tabs secure the holder to the pet collar and the leash is attached at one of its ends to the collar and the handle of the stored leash protrudes through an opening in the pouch. The leash is quickly deployable when required by grasping the handle and pulling it away from the pouch so that the leash uncoils from the grasp of the pouch.

Abstract: A flexible belt web arranged for mounting about a waist portion of an individual includes a plurality of containers to include a first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth container to secure various components, with each container uniquely configured to accommodate fishing components therewithin.

Abstract: A camera and photographic equipment transport system (10) is provided, having a camera bag assembly (12) and a removable belt assembly (14) for transporting the camera bag assembly (12) about a user's waist. The camera bag assembly (12) has a main enclosure (16) with a lid flap (42) which opens away from the user for providing unobstructed access to the main enclosure (16). An attachment strap (78) is threaded through a plurality of supporting loops (38, 76) for firmly attaching the camera bag assembly (12) to the belt assembly (14), and Velcro panels (40, 74) are provided for preventing shifting therebetween. A pair of attachment terminating straps (30) further attaches the camera bag assembly (12) to the belt assembly (14). The camera bag assembly (12) is prevented from sagging by a reinforcement plate (36) within a back wall (34) of the camera bag assembly (12). A plurality of dividers (120), (122) are optionally provided for compartmentalizing the main enclosure (14).

Abstract: A holster for a magazine of an automatic pistol, the magazine being slid into a carrier box that slides longitudinally in the elongated rectangular pouch with a flexible flap cover having a snap fastener to attach the cover to the pouch; the carrier being biased by a coil spring urging the carrier upward to expose the magazine which is contacted by the cover to prevent the magazine from removal until it is handled by the wearer.

Abstract: A camera carrier (10) is provided, having a camera case assembly (14) with a belt assembly (18) attached thereto. The belt assembly (18) is adapted to be worn about either a photographer's chest or waist. A case lid (16) is removably attached to the camera case assembly (14). A pair of adjustment strap assemblies (42) can be adjusted by means of a pair of double "D" ring assemblies (52) to cause the camera case assembly (14) to closely support a great variety of sizes of cameras (12). A pair of recessed areas (66) in the case lid (16) permit a neck strap (68) to be worn on the camera (12) and to protrude from the camera case assembly (14) even when the case lid (16) is closed such that the neck strap (68) may be worn around the photographer's neck when the camera carrier (10) is worn about the photographer's chest. The camera carrier (10) may optionally be used as a divider within a larger conventional camera bag (84).

Abstract: A belt worn and readily portable medical supply pouch for holding a supply of drug containers in a temperature stable and contamination resistant environment is disclosed. A substantially rectangular housing fabricated from a thick insulating material comprising a bottom, two side panels, a front and a back panel with an open top. A housing thus formed defines a cavity therein for storing a supply of drug cartridges. A protective panel extending across the opening of the housing and angled downward into the cavity is provided to prevent contamination from entering the cavity, while providing access by the hand of a user through the opening and down into the cavity for retrieving one of the drug containers. The housing is covered inside and out by a water-proof and contamination-resistant nylon material. Two belt loop members are affixed to the back panel of the housing for attaching the pouch to the waist belt of a user.

Abstract: The belt-carried holster includes a slitted back plate engaged by a waist belt. Two pairs of complementary hook and loop flexible fastener strips are connected to the back plate and interconnected in pairs in cross-overlapping fashion, for containment of a cassette player against the back plate. At least some of the fastener strips are connected indirectly to the back plate, via flexible cords, which may be slightly elastic.

Abstract: A wallet having a removable clip for use in a concealed fashion or for carrying in the pocket in a normal fashion. A pocket formed by a slot in the exterior surface of the wallet is provided for receiving a metal clip which can be easily detached. The clip when inserted in the pocket allows the wallet to be out of sight carried in the waistband of clothing, and is easily retrieved for access to the contents.

Abstract: A holster which is designed to carry securely a number of different sizes of handguns with equal proper fit. The holster is preferably formed of a composite fabric-foam-fabric material, or in certain cases, of leather. The holster sides are secured together partially in the region adjacent to the underside of the frame near the trigger guard. A separate welt member is securable between the two sides of the holster and presents to the frame in the region of the trigger guard, a smooth conforming surface which urges the handgun into a snug fit within the holster. A typical interchangeable welt is a thick rubber or rubber-like washer with a radius conforming to the curve of the front of the trigger guard as it joins the frame toward the front of the handgun. The interchangeable welt may be held in place by a screw and nut or other fastener which may pass through opposite sides of the holster.

Abstract: A protective cover (20) for a communication device (10) comprises a protective layer having a shape closely resembling the shape of said communication device (10) to closely contour to said communication device (10).

Abstract: A knife sheath of tough flexible material, comprises a back wall, a front wall attached at its periphery to said back wall to form a knife-receiving pouch, and a pair of laterally spaced slits in said front wall for receiving a wearer's belt, said slits being offset in the longitudinal direction, whereby when the wearer's belt is passed through said offset slits said pouch sits at a forward angle on the wearer's belt and snugly located on the wearer's hip and tucked in the belt.

Abstract: A case holds a medical spray container system, including the plastic container and a cylinder of medical fluid which is atomized and dispensed through an opening normally covered by a cap when not in use. The case is fabricated from three strips of woven material affixed together to hold the container and to protect the cap from falling off. Two of the three pieces of material are formed in closed loop configurations to fit respectively over the base and top of the container, including the attached cap. The third piece of material interconnects the first two pieces and functions as a hinge and cap cover to prevent the container cap from becoming dislodged and lost or damaged. The third piece is secured within the closed loop formed over the cap and top at a position adjacent to the cap. An elastic strip is also provided to permit the cylinder of spray to be replaced without the necessity of removing the entire container.

Abstract: A body-attachable pouch comprises opposed front and back sides joined together along a portion of their perimeters to define a chamber therebetween for receiving articles therein. The pouch includes an opening along the remaining unjoined portion of the perimeter as well as means for closing the opening. A first channel extending substantially parallel to and proximate the longitudinal edge of the pouch and a second channel is disposed perpendicularly to the first channel. An adjustable, removable belt of flexible material is configured to be placed through either of the channels so that the pouch can be worn in various orientations around a wearer.

Abstract: A tool holder which efficiently organizes a bartender's tools is disclosed. The tool holder has a pliable support, a first pocket for holding a pen having a first side edge attached to a first side of the support and a second side edge attached to a second side of the support, a hook attached to the first side of the support for holding a bottle opener, a second pocket attached to the first side of the support for holding a lighter, a third pocket attached to the first side of the support for holding a knife, and a ring attached to the first side of the support for holding a towel. The support may be secured to the body of a user by way of a belt so that the second side of the support is adjacent a hip of the user. A hook-and-pile fastening arrangement may be used to releasably fasten the support to the belt at a desired position.

Abstract: A portable substitute for the conventional tackle box is provided by the tackle box belt of the present disclosure. The tackle box belt comprises a waist belt to which a plurality of pockets and loop hangers are selectively attached.

Abstract: A glove dispenser comprising a case and a clip fastened to the case. The case has an open position and a closed position. A belt loop is formed on the back surface of the case so as to allow the case to be attached to a belt. The clip is fastened to the case so as to receive the cuff of a glove. The case comprises a back panel, and a connector on the back panel for releasably affixing the front panel in close proximity to the back panel. The clip is interposed between the back panel and the front panel. The clip is a member having a first portion affixed to the case and a second portion in torsional abutment with the first portion. The front panel includes a pocket formed therein for the receipt of additional disposable gloves.

Abstract: A nail and screw pouch and tool holder assembly includes one or more slidable belt-attached pouch holders with slots through which a belt passes, worn by the user. Each pouch holder, which may be of leather so as to be relatively stiff, has a pouch hanger member formed of a generally horizontal rigid bar or rail with a plurality of depending U-shaped sections, each for supporting and locating a clip from which a pouch or tool holder hangs.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a utility belt comprises a belt adapted to be worn around the waist of a wearer, and a number of belt components removably mounted on the belt. Included among the number of belt components is a flexible pouch arrangement with a number of expandable pockets having a puncture resistant interior surface. The flexible pouch arrangement can be composed of a fabric, such as a nylon mesh, coated with a puncture resistant material, such as poly-vinyl chloride, that has sufficient stiffness to retain the shape of the pouch arrangement. The flexible pouch arrangement can also include a first pocket having an outer wall and a pair of loops affixed to the wall. A detachable pocket includes a pair of pressure adherent, or Velcro, strips corresponding to the pair of loops. The detachable pocket can be removably mounted on the first pocket by engaging the Velcro strips about a corresponding one of the loops.

Abstract: A drill holster designed for carrying rechargeable electric drills has a contoured tapering back panel terminating at an upper end in an elongated strap including a snap fastener for securement around a wearer's belt. A convexly contoured tapering front panel is secured to the back panel and forms a receptacle dimensioned to removably retain a drill. The receptacle has an open lower end through which a drill bit retained in the chuck of an electric drill may be received. A closure flap is provided for selectively closing the open lower end when desired. A plurality of pockets are provided on the holster for retaining drill bits and a loop removably retains a drill chuck key.

Abstract: A system for carrying articles includes belt structure and at least one detachably connectable carrying structure such as a pouch. The pouch includes direct attachment structure for securing the pouch to the belt. Loop structure on the pouch is adapted to encircle the belt whereby if the direct attachment structure becom es disengaged, the indirect attachment structure will hold the pouch to the belt. The direct attachment structure and indirect attachment include hook and loop fastening means. The method of manufacturing a diver's belt having at least one pouch for a lead weight including direct attachment means and indirect attachment means constructed of hook and loop fasteners.

Abstract: A wallet having a removable clip for use in a concealed fashion or for carrying in the pocket in a normal fashion. A pocket on the exterior surface of the wallet is provided for receiving a metal clip which can be easily detached. The clip when inserted in the pocket allows the wallet to be out of sight carried in the waistband of clothing, and is easily retrieved for access to the contents.

Abstract: A protective cover for pagers comprises a film of transparent stretchable plastic (e.g. 595HC silicon plastic) formed to cover the top, four sides, and at least a portion of the bottom of a pager. The cover includes accordion type pleats which are positioned to reside adjacent switches, a belt clip, and the like, to allow operation thereof.

Abstract: A pistol holster is worn within the recess defined by the small of the back and includes an attached pad which engages the back in this region and an adjustable padded support belt which snugly embraces the waist of the wearer substantially at the anatomical center of gravity. The holster body and the weapon contained therein are set at an angle to the horizontal plane through the anatomical center of gravity in which the support belt is located and the particular angle of inclination of the holster body is determined by the line of balance of the particular type of pistol being held in the holster through the center of gravity of the pistol. The center of gravity of the wearer is correlated with the center of gravity of the pistol being held in the holster to promote comfort and safety and freedom from injury during all types of physical activity required by specialized military personnel, S.W.A.T. team members and woodsmen.

Abstract: A golf ball and accessory pouch is disclosed. The pouch is designed to carry one or more golf balls, a pencil, golf tees, a divot tool, and a ball marker. The pouch can be attached to the wearer's belt, is made of soft material so that it can be easily stored when not in use, and conforms to the wearer's body in such a fashion as to not impede or detract from the wearer's swing.

Abstract: A game bag for a scuba diver is provided having a flexible tubular envelope with an open end or mouth and a closed end. The mouth is coupled to the diver's weight belt at his hip while the remainder of the envelope wraps around behind his seat and adjacent leg between his legs where it is again couple to his weight belt at his front abdomen. The legs serve as a doorway into the receiver portion of the bag. Game is pushed into the mouth of the bag with one hand, between the legs which are opened to allow passage, and into the receiver portion where it is retained by the closure of the legs on the bag. A separate latch on the mouth of the bag may be used to close the mouth although it is not required to retain the game in the receiver portion.

Abstract: A carry case for a portable hand held appliance such as a radio unit is disclosed which is constructed of a soft resilient shock absorbing material and includes a retainer bracket of semirigid material affixed to the interior back wall of the case. This bracket includes a self locating means for centering the portable appliance within the case and a latch means spring biased to locate and retain the portable appliance within the carry case. The radio may be removed by a user's hand contacting an upwardly extending flange to clear the latch means and permit the radio to be removed from the case.

Abstract: A multi-compartment receptacle for packaging and storing a plurality of pairs of protective gloves to be carried by a single person whereby each pair of gloves may be distributed to one of several persons on a rescue team, hospital crew, or like persons, the receptacle comprising a web of foldable flexible material which in extended condition includes a closure flap, a series of hinge areas, a series of compartments, first and second securing members, and a carrying member.

Abstract: A pack system worn on either thigh held in place with strapping around the thigh and one or more straps connected to a waist belt. While the modular pack system can have one or more pouches it includes removeable and replaceable mounting provision for a plurality of removeable interchangeable pouches. The backplane mounting portion of the pack system on which removeable pouches are mounted is, as a maximum, approximately eight inches wide by ten inches high having adjustable leg straps and vertical strapping utilizing buckles permanently attached. Elastic looping is fastened to the bottom of the backplane mounting portion. The backplane portion is constructed with a double layer with one vertical side not sewn shut allowing space for storage of flat flexible items such as maps, photographs, instructions, orders and others, with such an edge sealable as by Velcro closure stripping.

Abstract: A bag structure particularly adapted for carrying a heavy load, such as mail and the like, at the waist to either side of the body. The bag includes a mail container constructed of a heavy, wear-resistant material such as, for example, canvas. The bag has a front wall, a back wall spaced from the front wall, spaced apart end walls interconnecting the front and back walls, a floor, and an open top. A belt is adapted to be attached to the mail container and releasably wrap around the waist of a person to carry the container. A belt loop device is located at the back wall of the container for removably attaching the belt to the exterior surface of the container back wall.

Abstract: Apparatus for carrying a cassette tape player and a plurality of cassette tapes on the body of a person includes a belt which is secured about the body of the person; a tape player holder which holds a cassette tape player; three male snap elements in a triangular configuration mounted on the belt and three female snap elements mounted on the tape player holder for engagement with the male snap elements to secure the tape player holder on the belt at the left or right hip area; a plurality of cassette tape holders, each adapted to hold a cassette tape; a plurality of pairs of vertically spaced male snap elements mounted on the belt and two vertically spaced female snap elements mounted on each cassette tape holder for engagement with selected ones of the male snap elements to releasably secure each cassette tape holder at a selected one of a plurality of different positions on the belt. The tape player holder can take one of three different forms.

Abstract: An article of sportsman's equipment for use by sportsmen engaged in endurance oriented activities such as marathons, etc., is provided in which a plurality, generally from four to eight pouches for nutrients are provided on a belt. The belt and pouches are made of flexible sheet material having a weight of not more than 7.5 ounces/sq.yd. and preferably from about 1.75 to about 6.0 ounces/sq.yd.

Abstract: A sheath for housing a retractable knife both in its retracted or unretracted state provided with a pair of pockets, one adapted to receive the knife blade and a second adapted to receive the knife when the blade is housed within its handle, and additionally capable of being folded into a more compact form when housing a retracted knife.

Abstract: A knife sheath is provided including a rear side defining an upwardly opening receptacle portion for downwardly receiving therein the blade of a survival knife and a front side defining a pair of side-by-side upwardly opening compartments with one of the compartments having a plurality of aerial flares stored therein and the other compartment defining an aerial flare supporting compartment in which the base end of one of the aerial flares may be removably retentatively supported. The knife sheath defines a firing pin bore disposed immediately beneath and opening upward into the aforementioned other compartment and containing an upwardly spring biased firing pin therein for impact with a center primer portion of the base end of aerial flare retained in position thereabove.

Abstract: A pocket calculator holder for selectively detachably securing the holder to a waist belt of a user or to a shoulder strap provides for the use of a holder body having a closed bottom, closed sides and an open top. The holder body is secured to the shoulder strap or to a wearer's belt through the use of a pair of spaced-apart strips attached to the back portion of the holder body. One of the ends of the strips is securedly attached to the back portion of the holder body, while the second end is provided with a fastener element to fasten with a co-aligned mating fastener element attached to the back portion of the holder body. The second embodiment provides for the use of a pair of spaced apart strips mounted on an underside of a flap which is securedly attached to a back portion of the holder body. The strips on the underside of the flap form loops with the underside of the flap for receiving a shoulder strap therein.

Abstract: A wallet is provided with a removable clip which permits the wallet to be clipped onto the wearer's waistband. With the clip removed, the wallet can conveniently be placed in the wearer's pocket like a clipless wallet. The clip is coupled to the wallet without the use of barbs or glue. It consists of a three-legged spring clip structure in which the first leg is inserted into the bottom of an exterior pocket on the wallet, the second leg is spring biased against the first leg to hold the clip onto the wallet, and the third leg is spring biased against the second leg to hold the wallet onto the wearer's waistband. The third leg is made wider than the first two legs to reduce the twisting of the clip within the wallet pocket.

Abstract: A convenient beltless sports accessory wallet adapted for easy fitting over the waistband of an article of clothing, such as trousers or a skirt, comprised of an outer pliable fabric panel with an outer pocket, an intermediate pliable fabric panel with pockets thereon, and an inner pliable fabric panel with pockets thereon wherein all three panels are fixed together at their top edges to permit the wallet to straddle the waistband of an article of clothing while the outer and intermediate panels hang outside the clothing and the inner panel comfortable hangs inside the clothing snugly against the body.

Abstract: A carrying case for a portable radio is provided which includes an attachment structure for attaching the case to the radio user. The carrying case includes a two position sound deflector which, at the option of the user, is situated in a first position to deflect sound upward toward the user's ears or which is situated in a second position for protecting the controls of the radio from the environment.

Abstract: A retainer for a knife sheath or pistol holster allows the weapon to be positioned at various positions relative to the strap. The retainer is fastened at its top and bottom to the weapon case by fasteners which leave spaces between the top and bottom. Sockets are secured to the case and face toward the retainer. The sockets are located between the fasteners at the top and bottom. Holes extend through the retainer. Pins insert through holes into the sockets. The pins may be selectively removed from the sockets to change the path or loop for the belt.

Abstract: A wallet particularly suited to the needs of persons while jogging or participating in other active sports, includes a flexible back panel which is foldable between open and closed positions about a folding axis. A first flexible pocket panel is secured to the back panel on an inside surface portion on one side of the folding axis of the back panel. A second flexible pocket panel is secured to the back panel on an inside surface portion which is on the opposite side of the folding axis of the back panel. Both the first and second pocket panels have unsecured edges extending near the folding axis so as to define first and second pockets, respectively. A hook member projects out of the back panel and extends over an outside portion of the back panel to engage the waistband of the wearer. Accordingly, the wallet can be worn comfortably and its contents will not be lost.

Abstract: A waist mountable cartridge holder assembly comprising a cartridge case having integrally formed base, foldable hinge and cover portions. A cartridge holder track support member is provided on the base portion so as to snap clampably supportably engage a plurality of individual cartridges in transversely oriented spaced-apart longitudinally aligned fixed positions above the base portion so as to enable finger access between the base and the individual cartridges so as to facilitate direct unloading of individual cartridges therefrom. The case cover portion is selectively foldable onto the base portion so as to cover the cartridge holder track support member and cartridges supported thereon. A snap tab lock is provided to extend from the base portion to lockably engage the cover portion in its closed position.

Abstract: A holster to carry a compound bow at the waist of the archer in a nonrigid position. The holster is constructed of flexible material characterized by leather and a plastic in such a manner to form an oblong shaped pocket in which the bow handle is placed and secured by a safety strap. The bow can either be carried in a nonrigid horizontal position or tilted and secured adjacent to the archer's leg by means of a strap attached to the archer's leg. This bow holster protects the bow from expensive damage and allows unrestricted use of the hands.

Abstract: A carrying case for portable electronic paging devices has a partitioned receptacle assembly with a first receptacle to receive the paging device and a second receptacle to positively receive and engage the device's mounting clip. A releasable strap allows the receptacle assembly to be tripped or pivoted away from the wearer while being worn by the wearer to enable the paging device's controls or indicators to be generated or read.

Abstract: A modular stacking bag includes a substantially rectangularly shaped container having an open top and a cover hinged to the container for closing the open top. Spring clip members are secured to the upper edges of the container end walls and are adapted to be releasably coupled to similar spring clip members at the ends of a strap to thereby form a carrying strap for the bag. Alternatively, the strap can be passed through rings secured to the back of the container and worn as a belt. Each end wall is also provided with a plurality of snap elements which can be used to hold additional spring clip members. The spring clip members on one bag may then be releasably coupled to similar spring clip members on another bag to join two or more bags vertically or horizontally.

Abstract: A holster for a cartridge reloader for a revolver which includes a molded leather body having a front, back, top, bottom, two sides, and a flap extending downwardly from the top and overlapping the front and attachable thereto by a snap fastener. The holster also has an interior cavity adapted to fit closely around the reloader when positioned with the bases of the cartridge cases adjacent the top and the bullets adjacent the bottom, and the sides of the holster being open sufficiently to permit a belt to be threaded therethrough with the belt extending between opposed pairs of bullets and the forward portion of the reloader resting on the belt.

Abstract: A belt attached carrier and method of manufacturing the same are disclosed which carrier is adapted for suspension from a user's belt and may be used to carry a pocket knife, a container of mace, or the like. The carrier comprises an elongated tubular member formed from a single square or rectangular sheet of flexible material, which is open at one end and closed at the opposite end. A portion of the tubular member adjacent the open end thereof is formed into a belt-encircling loop for suspending the same from the user's belt with the open end thereof directed downwardly. First releasable fastening means releasably secure first and second portions of the tubular member together to form said loop. A portion of the tubular member adjacent the closed end thereof forms a combination closure flap and support for the article contained in the carrier. Second releasable fastening means releasably holds the closure flap in the closed condition.

Abstract: A belt mounted lure case for holding fishing lures and related accessories. The case is formed from a strip of flexible material which is drawn around the belt of the fisherman and tied to the leg by a cord. An internal pouch within the lure case provides a pocket for holding lures. Other lures are held by swivel elements and springs that receive the hooks of the lures.