Attaching Means Extending Circumferentially Of Wrist Or Limb Patents (Class 224/267)
  • Patent number: 6223958
    Abstract: A device for holding a pouch against a wrist for holding a pouch with the aid of a watch band. The device for holding a pouch against a wrist includes a pouch. The pouch comprises a panel. The panel is L-shaped and has a long portion and short portion. The panel has a front side and a back side. A first securing strip is fixedly coupled to the back side of the short portion of the panel. The first securing strip has a securing means attached thereon. A second securing strip is fixedly coupled to the front side of the long portion of the panel. The second securing strip is located generally at a middle section of the long portion of the panel. The second securing strip has a securing means thereon adapted to secure the first securing strip to the second securing strip. A third securing strip has a distal portion and a proximal portion. The proximal portion of the strip is fixedly coupled generally adjacent to the second securing strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Inventor: Peter A. Kohn
  • Patent number: 6217072
    Abstract: A snowboard pole system that includes a collapsible pole and a body-mountable receiver therefor. The pole includes a user-grippable region and a snow-engaging region and selectively extends between a collapsed position and an extended position. The receiver is secured about a portion of the user's body, such as a non-articulating portion of a user's limb, and includes a pair of spaced-apart retainers, each adapted to selectively receive and retain the collapsed pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Inventor: Jeffrey G. Gregg
  • Patent number: 6176402
    Abstract: An ankle holster system, for carrying a concealed handgun includes a vertical support member that engages footwear worn by a user to provide vertical support for a holster and handgun. Cooperating releasable fasteners are mounted on the holster and the support member for securing the holster to the support member. A retainer strap wraps around the leg and the holster to secure the holster against rotative movement and attaches to the holster by another pair of cooperating releasable fasteners. The support member may include a strap to secure it to the leg of a user in the case of a heavy gun and holster that could cause outward bowing of the support member. The support member includes a planar metal element that can be bent in its plane and perpendicular to its plane but is rigid in the vertical direction to minimize vertical movement of the holster but allow for flexing necessary at the ankle and foot. The system includes a support member for use with boots and a longer support member for use with shoes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: Safariland Ltd.
    Inventor: William H. Rogers
  • Patent number: 6168556
    Abstract: A weight training wrist strap apparatus for use by one with limited or essentially no handgrip strength is provided, the invention comprising a first strap for wrapping around a human wrist which includes a depending strap portion having an attachment clip for connection to weight training equipment. If desired, a second strap is provided for wrapping around the first strap for added stabilization of the first strap when using increased weight resistance. In this manner, all of the weight training force is transferred to the wrist of the user with the result that no gripping of the equipment by the hand of the user is necessary. The second strap may include a thumb loop for anchoring the strap for ease of wrapping the second strap to complete the apparatus-wrapping maneuver. Implementation and use of the apparatus provides for a complete upper body workout wherein increasingly heavier weight resistance without the requirement of gripping strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2001
    Inventor: Mario Saavedra
  • Patent number: 6146319
    Abstract: An exercise grip and method for its use in coupling an object such as a handle or a weight to the hand of a user. The exercise grip has a body including a base portion with first and second opposing ends for retaining the handle or weight to the base portion. First and second strap portions are attached to and extend from opposite sides of the body along an axis of the body and are sized and shaped to extend around the back of the user's hand with the first strap portion extending between the thumb and forefinger of the user's hand and the second strap portion passing over the metacarpus region of the user's hand. The first and second strap portions meet and are attached to one another around the user's wrist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Inventor: Tanya Tarail
  • Patent number: 6109490
    Abstract: A cord is formed into a loop with a metal clip, and is knotted about a rigid ear which protrudes from the body of a conventional whistle. A plastic tube is slipped over the knotted lanyard at the whistle ear and heat-shrunk in place, to cause the whistle to protrude from the lanyard on a generally rigid stem. When the lanyard is slipped onto the glove of the wearer, the protruding stem causes the whistle to extend outwardly from the glove and hence presents the mouthpiece of the whistle for ready grasping by the wearer's lips for rapid actuation of the whistle. Alternatively, the whistle is engaged to a hook-and-loop fastener flexible strap by a rigid clip, which extends through a fold in the strap. The connection between the clip and the fastener limits side to side twisting of the whistle, allowing ready blowing by the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Inventor: Michael J. Caluori
  • Patent number: 6085449
    Abstract: A badge holder securable to a limb includes a badge holder pocket having first and second retaining wings extending from opposite sides of the pocket. The retaining wings have a passage extending through the wings. A strap assembly having a strap member with first and second ends is included. A first hook fitting is secured to the first end of the strap and a second hook fitting is secured to the second end of the strap. The first and second hook fittings are removably securable to the respective first and second wings by engaging the passages of the wings for coupling the strap assembly to the badge holder pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Comprehensive Identification Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Ping Tsui
  • Patent number: 6062447
    Abstract: A flashlight holder and quick-release mechanism comprising a molded high impact resistant plastic unit to facilitate hands-free flashlight operation and quick-release use of the flashlight independent from the forearm mounted strap. The device additionally comprises straps of elastic and neoprene material sewn together to make a reinforced support strap with pocket areas. The molded plastic base unit, with radius curvature shape to the contours of a person's forearm, is mounted to the support strap using plastic rivets. A flashlight fits into the semi-circular portion of the upper part of the flashlight holder. It is attached to the base unit by utilizing a male-sided quick-release buckle with a dual push button release mechanism, which attaches to the base unit. The flashlight holder locks securely into the forearm mounted base unit to provide for a hands-free quick-release flashlight holder system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2000
    Inventor: Halliwell M. Longley
  • Patent number: 5988469
    Abstract: A holder for retaining an item, particularly a turkey call, other game call, clipboard, pad or the like on the limb of a user while leaving his or her hands free. The holder includes a base having a hollow center. Rubber feet are arranged about the hollow center to support the item. The item is held against the rubber feet by an elastic band. A nylon web strap, provided with a snap buckle, is used to secure the holder to the user's limb. A belt attached tether may be provided to assist in retaining the holder on a limb (e.g., the thigh) of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Muzzy Products Corporation
    Inventor: John Musacchia
  • Patent number: 5967391
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing a flexible tube-shaped game call about the upper arm of the user in a fashion which allows the user to operate the game call without using his or her hands and without taking his or her eyes off of the target. The game call is comprised of a resilient band which encircles the user's arm. Securing loops are fixed to the outer surface of the resilient band and receive and secure the game call. When the user raises his or her arm to sight a gun or pull back a bowstring, the game call is positioned in front of the user's mouth thereby allowing the user to operate the call with little effort. This invention eliminates dangerous securing devices which are generally used to hang the game call about the user's neck, from the user's body or from the user's weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Inventor: Charles D. Hunt
  • Patent number: 5961066
    Abstract: A hands-free tape dispenser for dispensing adhesive tapes of varying widths and quantities. The tape dispenser is attached to a user's wrist or arms, and comprises a U-shaped body having a flat top portion, a left sidewall extending downwards from the left edge of the top portion and a right sidewall extending downwards from the right edge of said top portion, a rod protruding from the top portion, a rotary holder for mounting the tape roll, a securing means tightened onto said rod and a plurality of fastening straps extending from the left and right sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1999
    Inventor: Robert A. Hambleton
  • Patent number: 5947353
    Abstract: A turkey call holding leg harness is provided including a pair of straps each having a pair of ends including a first free end and a second end. The second finds have buckles mounted thereon for releasably coupling with the first free ends to define closed loops. Further provided is a pair of adjustable plates mounted between the straps for releasably containing a turkey call.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Inventor: Reid P. Johnson
  • Patent number: 5941435
    Abstract: A single, telescoping, collapsible, quick-release snowboarding pole with leg mounting system includes a telescoping, collapsible pole and leg mounting assemblies, to secure the pole, in the collapsed position, to the lower leg of an individual, such as a snowboarder. This invention allows the user to quickly release the collapsed pole from the leg mounting assemblies and extend and lock the telescoping pole, to use as needed, usually to gain momentum while snowboarding or performing other outdoor sports. The pole comprises three sections of telescoping tubing, the lower pole section sliding into the middle pole section which then slides into the upper pole section, in the collapsed position. The pole is locked into its extended position by way of two snap-lock buttons positioned inside the middle and lower pole sections, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Stephen James Smith
    Inventor: Alexander Finlay Munro, III
  • Patent number: 5938532
    Abstract: A generally cylindrical baton having a center of gravity displaced from its longitudinal axis reducing the tendency of the baton to roll when laid on a generally horizontal supporting surface. The baton includes a flat end which permits the baton to rest vertically on a generally horizontal supporting surface and a handle operatively connected to a substantially rigid band secured between the ends of the baton which slides along the length of the baton permitting the baton to be easily concealed while being carried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Inventor: Robert C. Wall
  • Patent number: 5938089
    Abstract: A portable liquid container for use while exercising to provide a source of fluid and to enhance the benefits of exercise by increasing the load on selected limbs and muscles. The container comprises a contoured liquid container body and strap assembly for removably securing a container to a user such that one or more containers may be carried by the user while exercising to provide additional weight to enhance the benefits of exercising. The container body includes a flexible concave wall for comfortably conforming to the user's body. The strap assembly includes at least one spare pocket for containing personal articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Inventor: Nilsa Abreu-Marston
  • Patent number: 5934531
    Abstract: A quiver assembly and mounting arrangement for positioning a supply of arrows along the lower leg of an archer. The mounting arrangement includes a base member having a first end, a second end, and a support portion between the first and second ends. The first end of the base member is coupled to an upper attachment strap that surrounds the lower leg of the archer to securely hold the first end of the base member in position relative to an upper portion of the archer's leg. A lower attachment strap is coupled to the second end of the base member to hold the second end of the base member in position relative to a lower portion of the archer's leg. The lower attachment strap is looped about the foot of the archer, and is preferably formed from a loop of elastic material such that the quiver mounting arrangement can be used with a wide variety of footwear. A mounting bracket is retained on the base member and receives and retains a mounting portion of the quiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Inventors: Mark D. Jablonic, Lance E. Jablonicky
  • Patent number: 5910004
    Abstract: A device for enhancing the effectiveness of a fisherman by translating line vibration to the fisherman wherein a rod holder which has an arm member which transverses the forearm of the user utilizing a semicircular portion and a strap portion and a circular receptacle of split-ring configuration into which the handle or butt end of a fishing rod is inserted. The receptacle has a decreasing inner diameter with inwardly protruding ribs to enhance the fit of the rod handle and accommodate various sizes. The user holds the rod at a location on the handle closer to the tip than the receptacle and this provides a fulcrum at the hand location which allows tip vibration to be translated more effectively to the forearm of the user to increase the user's sensitivity or feel of the action on a lure or bait by the action of a fish or the bottom of the body of water being fished.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1999
    Inventor: Mark A. Antosh
  • Patent number: 5904280
    Abstract: A wrist-mountable device comprising a body having a top surface and a strap for holding the body onto the wrist of a user. A magnet is provided underneath the top surface for holding, by way of magnetic attraction, objects such as screws or nails onto the top surface. A light source is connected to the body by means of an adjustably bendable elongate connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1999
    Assignee: B.K. Rekhatex (H.K.) Ltd.
    Inventor: Hsiang Ho Chan
  • Patent number: 5894972
    Abstract: A hands-free carrier for supporting a plurality of handled shopping bags. The carrier includes a U-shaped carrier body having a base and a pair of opposed legs joined thereto. Each of the legs terminates in a free end. Formed on each of the free ends is a hook. Each hook curves in a direction toward the base of the carrier body. The carrier body is adapted to be supported by a user with the base passing over the forearm of the user, and the hooks disposed substantially below the forearm. Each of the hooks may be inserted through the handle of a loaded shopping bag, thus allowing the user to carry the shopping bags while retaining free use of the hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1999
    Inventor: Leon Brown
  • Patent number: 5890636
    Abstract: A beverage dispensing system is disclosed for use during recreational activities. The beverage dispensing system includes a container and a holding element which is used to retain the container and secure it to the person. The beverage container is made of a lightweight, squeezable, durable material having either a spray, nozzle, tubestraw, pump, or poppet valve. The beverage dispensing system may include fasteners useful in securing the container to the holding element. The holding element can be made of a durable, lightweight material and includes a pocket or functionally similar attachment dimensioned and configured to receive the container. In practice, the user secures the holding element onto the appropriate body part (e.g. forearm) and then places the container, filled with an appropriate quantity of a beverage, into the pocket. The container is now within easy reach of the user, and outdoor exercises may be easily performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1999
    Inventor: Andrea J. Kibbe
  • Patent number: 5855307
    Abstract: An inhaler or container holster which is strapped around a user's wrist and ready to use, End hook and loop fasteners on a wrist band hold an inhaler band to the user's wrist band while a second set of hook and loop end fasteners on an inhaler band hold the inhaler, The wrist band is generally perpendicular to the inhaler band which either totally or partially encircles and holds the canister containing the inhaler. The canister's end segments may be additionally secured to the inhaler band by elastic strap assemblies attached to the inhaler band which loop around the top and bottom of the canister at opposite ends. Ventolin or any other asthma or any other medication may be placed in the inhaler or container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1999
    Inventors: Joan F. Biddick, Sean T. Biddick
  • Patent number: 5850955
    Abstract: A bow holder apparatus including a new and improved pouch member that has an upper peripheral edge with a pair of extension arms, a lower end portion and a pouch body. The upper peripheral edge defines an entry way into an interior of the pouch member. The lower end portion having J-hook projection engaging a boot lace of the archer. Lastly, a plurality of strap members are fixedly attached to one of the pair of extension arms of the upper peripheral edge for supporting the pouch member about and archer's leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Inventor: Thomas Dale Barr
  • Patent number: 5845826
    Abstract: An arm pouch accessory or support structure adapted to be worn by a mail carrier to assist in the carrying, sorting, and delivery of incoming and outgoing mail, as well as the method or process of using this accessory. The arm pouch facilitates the exchange of incoming and outgoing mail by providing an easily accessible, convenient, and partitioned transition area between the mail carrier's mailbag and a mailbox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1998
    Inventor: Hue Van Nguyen
  • Patent number: 5836488
    Abstract: A bag structure for carrying objects, such as mail, on the inner forearm between the elbow and the hand on either the right or left arm. The bag structure includes a divided container comprising of a front wall, a dividing wall spaced from the front wall, a back wall spaced from the dividing wall, spaced apart end walls, a floor, and an open top. A VELCRO armband which straps to the inner forearm and corresponding VELCRO pad on the back of mailbag structure back wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Inventor: Paul Timothy Priestley
  • Patent number: 5829651
    Abstract: A nonconductive holster for use with an electrical meter is disclosed. The nonconductive holster comprises a protective guard for preventing a person who is using the electrical meter from coming into contact with any exposed power sources being measured with the electrical meter. The nonconductive holster is fabricated of a nonconductive resilient material which provides the electrical meter with a protective coating in the event that the electrical meter is accidentally dropped or inadvertently struck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1998
    Assignee: Core Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: John A. Luchka
  • Patent number: 5820000
    Abstract: The hands free game call holder of this invention has a wrist strap made of a flexible material that is wrapped around the wrist of a hunter. A D-ring is attached to one end of the wrist strap. The other end of the wrist strap is looped thorough the D-ring and folded back and secured onto itself. A primary call holder and a secondary call holder are attached to the wrist strap. The primary and secondary call holders are wrapped or looped about a game call to securely hold a game call on the wrist strap. The primary call holder and the secondary call holder are in alignment and work in conjunction to securely hold a game call in a position accessible to the hunter while the hunter is holding a firearm or bow. Provisions are also included for a second set of primary and secondary call holders to be attached to the wrist strap for holding a second game call parallel to the first.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Inventors: Mark Timberlake, Edward Leaton
  • Patent number: 5810220
    Abstract: A forearm postal tray is an aid for the sorting and delivery of articles of mail and the like and comprises an arch braced member for setting on a user's forearm by a securing strap. A tray plate is rotatably and selectively connected to the arched brace member by a screw. The tray plate has an end wall along a portion of its length and a side wall along a portion of its width, such that articles of mail may be set upon the tray plate without being displaced therefrom and without requiring the user to hand hold the same in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Inventor: Robert Petersen
  • Patent number: 5755366
    Abstract: A waterproof wallet and pouch combination can be securely worn around the wrist, with the wallet (1) secured in the pouch (9) in a substantially waterproof manner. The pouch (9) is secured to the limb (30) by means of a sleeve (27) and is secured in position by hook and loop type fasteners (24 & 29, 23 & 21, and 19 & 21). When the back (11) of the pouch (9) seals over the opening (12) in the pouch (9) to secure to the front (10) of the pouch (9) by hook and loop type fasteners (15 & 16) the section (17) of the front (10) of the pouch adjacent the opening (12) of the pouch folds back on its self. The wallet (1) contains a note compartment (2) which runs the length of the wallet (1), and is divided into three sections (6,7 & 3) along its length and is folded with, at least, one of the end sections (6) being folded onto the middle section (7), and placed in the pouch (9).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1998
    Inventor: Charles Mazzo
  • Patent number: 5749504
    Abstract: A method and device for handling blood sample tubes provides a group of interconnected tube receptacles releasably secured to the wrist of an operator. The receptacles are preferably arranged transversely to the wrist in parallel relationship. They are C-shaped in cross-section, and capable of peripheral resilient deformation to provide a gentle clamping action on the tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1998
    Inventor: Michael C. Bieker
  • Patent number: 5743450
    Abstract: A scissor retaining apparatus for retaining a pair of scissors in the event the scissors are dropped by the user to prevent damage to the scissors and to prevent injury to persons standing or sitting nearby. Additional features include a detachable scissor sheath that provides increased safety for those in proximity to the scissors and additional protection for the scissors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1998
    Inventor: Scotty Allen Plate
  • Patent number: 5713548
    Abstract: A securement device provides for efficient, releasable attachment of an electronic device or other article to the human body, such as on the lap or at any other appropriate anchor point. The securement device, which prevents the electronic device from slipping or dropping, features an encircling strap and coacting strips of hook-and-loop fastener material. Through the hook-and-loop strips, the strap secures itself around a limb or limbs or other appropriate anchor point while also holding the device. A first variation enables the user to secure one or more articles such as a laptop computer on the lap using a non-elastic strap which encircles both legs at the thighs. A second variation enables the user to secure a smaller device such as a palmtop computer or cellular telephone to a single thigh or to an arm. This version can make use of an elastic strap of generally greater width and shorter length.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1998
    Inventors: Gregory B. Boyer, Gaylord B. Boyer
  • Patent number: 5692713
    Abstract: An arm brace, when positioned in the underarm intermediate a user's upper arm and the side of the user's torso, assists in the carrying of heavy objects at shoulder level. The arm brace includes two body contoured surfaces, one for receiving the upper arm and another for contacting the torso, that are hingedly attached to one another. An adjustable brace member or prop, which is adjustable at both ends, is used to fix the angle between these two surfaces at the desired value. The brace is held to the upper arm by a strap attached to the upper arm receiving surface. The arm brace allows a user to carry heavy loads without fatigue, discomfort, and with reduced risk of injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Inventor: Ji Xiao
  • Patent number: 5636775
    Abstract: A storage receptacle adapted to be received on a watch strap or jewelry band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 10, 1997
    Assignee: Fossil, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Kartsotis, Suzanne M. Amundsen, Timothy G. Hale, Hiroshi Nakahara
  • Patent number: 5615817
    Abstract: A kneeboard is providing having an extending ear to support a hand-held avionics instrument conveniently astride the working surface of the kneeboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 1, 1997
    Assignee: Sportsman's Market, Inc.
    Inventor: Harold Shevers, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5607091
    Abstract: A universal holder for retaining various configurations of game calls affixed to a limb of a hunter includes a platform provided with a circular aperture within which similarly configured game calls may be nested. The game call is retained in this manner by an elastic member having no less than one stretch bridging the aperture and when thus retained, its bottom sound emanating surface is maintained in a position elevated from a user's limb by legs depending from the platform. An adjustable, flexible body attaching member serves to secure the retained game call relative the user's limb. Non-circular or elongated box-type game calls are retained atop the platform by the same elastic member but wherein the stretch is passed beneath the platform with a portion thereof displaced upwardly through the aperture to releasably engage a catch element on the game call.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1997
    Inventor: John Musacchia
  • Patent number: 5601356
    Abstract: A flashlight stand and wrist mount comprising a molded high-impact resistant plastic base shaped to facilitate the hands-free positioning of a flashlight in any desired direction. The device additionally comprises straps which can encircle the forearm of a person or similarly sized object allowing an attached flashlight to be carried or mounted on the arm or other object. A flashlight can be attached to the base utilizing one or more rings attached to a pivot point on the base, allowing for directional adjustment of the flashlight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1997
    Inventor: Dean K. McWilliams
  • Patent number: 5593073
    Abstract: The improved workman's wrist band includes an elongated preferably rectangular, flexible resilient strip of woven cloth or the like having opposite end portions and a central portion. To the upper surface of one end portion of the strip is connected an adhesive patch bearing one of a) hooks and b) hook receptors. To the underside of the strip in the opposite end portion is connected an adhesive patch bearing the other of a) hooks and b) velcro-type hook receptors. The patches are used to enable the strip to be releasably affixed around the wrist of a workman. The band also includes a cushion connected to and depending from the underside of the central portion of the strip and having a permanent magnet disposed therein. The magnet releasably holds workman's items such as nails, screws and the like magnetically attracted by the magnet to the upper surface of the central portion of the band for easy access and use. The band is particularly useful for holding nails used in affixing horseshoes to equines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1997
    Inventor: Danny Finnegan
  • Patent number: 5588571
    Abstract: A waterproof wallet and pouch combination adapted for use by an individual wherein the pouch can be securely worn around the wrist, with the wallet secured in the pouch in a substantially waterproof manner. The pouch is secured to the wrist by means of two straps which pass through rings on one side of the pouch and are secured in position by hook and loop type fasteners. When the back of the pouch is secured to the front of the pouch by hook and loop type fasteners, a section of the front of the pouch is folded back onto itself. The wallet contains a note compartment which runs the length of the wallet, and is divided into three sections along its length and is folded with one of the end sections being folded onto the middle section, and placed in the pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 31, 1996
    Inventor: Charles Mazzo
  • Patent number: 5586700
    Abstract: A first mail carrier includes a stiff flat back portion, an open pouch connected at the bottom of the back portion at a lower half thereof, a stiff flat flap connected at each side of the back portion and a handle connected to each flap. The pouch includes elastic at the top for ensuring that mail carrier contents do not fall out. A second mail carrier includes a sack, a rigid member connected to the top of the sack for holding the sack open and for retaining the shape thereof, a strap connected to the sack that may include a quick attach/release mechanism and/or a strap adjuster, and a cover flap for the sack. The mail carriers may be used together as a mail carrier system for carrying different sized mail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1996
    Inventors: John E. Fitzner, Thomas J. McCoy
  • Patent number: 5566869
    Abstract: A container for supporting a quantity of fluid relative to a limb of an individual. The inventive device includes a container having an arcuate inner side wall positionable along an exterior of a human limb. A plurality of securing straps extend from opposed sides of the container for securing about the limb to mount the container thereto. A dispensing valve is mounted relative to the container to permit dispensing of fluid therefrom during a physical activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 22, 1996
    Inventor: Adam J. Katz
  • Patent number: 5542588
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a writing implement holder, which includes a lightweight strap loosely wrapped around the user's wrist. The strap can be loosely wrapped around the user's palm because of a rigid extension connected to the strap. The right extension wraps around a portion between the user's thumb and wrist, and provides stability and support to the entire writing implement holder. Simple slots are placed in the flexible strap for accommodating a writing implement at any of a number of different orientations and positions. Thus, the writing implement holder of the present invention reduces discomfort and perspiration by providing a lightweight and loose-fitting configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Inventor: John P. C. Sison
  • Patent number: 5531481
    Abstract: A memo pad assembly that is adapted to be worn around a person's wrist, or other body parts, or clothing, and which has several containers that have first slots formed within the containers; a strap that has a center portion, and first and second ends, which have a releasably securing means attached thereto; and a compartment section that is attached to the strap's center portion and which has a rear side with an outer surface, a second slot formed within the compartment section, and a drawer removably stored within the second slot. The memo pad assembly also has sheets of paper removably stored within the drawer and which are adapted to be removably inserted in the first slots of the containers; and a writing instrument section located adjacent to the compartment section and which includes a writing instrument and a shelf extension that is attached to the outer surface of the rear side of the compartment section and has a third slot formed in the shelf extension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Inventor: Curtis B. Wiltshire
  • Patent number: 5522573
    Abstract: An arm brace, when positioned in the underarm intermediate a user's upper arm and lateral part of the user's thorax, assists in the carrying of heavy objects at shoulder level. The arm brace includes a lightweight wedge having two body contoured surfaces, one for receiving the upper arm, and another for the thorax. These two surfaces meet at an acute angle. An open structural framework is employed to reduce the weight of the wedge. This can take the form of the two surfaces and a horizontal buttress. The wedge may be made collapsible through a hinged connection between the surfaces, and between one of the surfaces and the buttress. The brace engages the upper arm through a strap attached to the upper arm receiving surface. The arm brace allows a user to carry heavy loads without fatigue, discomfort, and with reduced risk of injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1996
    Inventor: Ji Xiao
  • Patent number: 5511702
    Abstract: A wrist strap used for carrying a pager is provided. The wrist strap includes a strap which provides accommodation for a pager within a pocket, the pager being visible through a transparent surface of a display window for reading messages from the pager. One end of the wrist strap extends to form a band and the other end is provided with a side loop. With the aid of an easy-to-use fastening system disposed on the band, the band can pass around a user's wrist and through the side loop, and then folded over the side loop to be fastened to itself. The band also forms a closure for the pocket as it passes around the user's wrist. Thus, users can wear the strap on their wrists and conveniently read the messages shown in the display window of the pager.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1996
    Inventor: Chin Y. Yang
  • Patent number: 5472125
    Abstract: A wrist band note pad holder is constructed from flexible, inexpensive material to be worn on the wrist of a user. The note pad holder is attached to the wrist band and is designed to provide immediate access to note paper by a person driving an automobile to the contained note pad. "Placing and holding note paper within the note pad holder is provided for by allowing quick and easy access to note paper that is contained within an envelope used as part of the note pad holder that can open and close to secure note paper". Different embodiments teach usage of a securing band to help secure the wrist band note pad holder while in use. The wrist note pad can be constructed from numerous materials including nylon, denim, suede or leather. Various embodiments for holding a note pad are illustrated including a retainer between two pieces of the chosen material or a slot in the chosen material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Inventor: Steve Barnard
  • Patent number: 5433359
    Abstract: A body mountable carrier for carrying a detachable device such as a portable phone, tool, appliance or the like. The carrier has a firm mounting panel to which is attached an elastic strap. The panel and the strap are joined together with mating interlocking fastening materials and can be mounted on an arm with one hand or on a leg. The panel provides a back plane for attachment of the detachable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1995
    Assignee: Grebler & Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Danny J. Flowers
  • Patent number: 5413020
    Abstract: A retracting guitar pick holder. Other patented designs of guitar pick holders are wholly different from mine, in that no designs besides mine hold a guitar pick in a readily available position. My pick holder consists of a wrist band (cloth, leather, or the like), onto which is fastened a tube, which extends to over the hand, and ends a little above the thumb and index finger, slightly in back of the tip of the thumb. The tube is hollow, and inside is an elastic cord which is fastened at the wrist end of the tube. At the fingers end, the cord is attached either to the pick, or to a clasp which is used to hold the pick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
    Inventor: Tok Thompson
  • Patent number: 5386933
    Abstract: An integral map holder and mounting system for attachment to an interchangeable strap. The strap allows the map or printed matter enclosed within the holder system to be worn on a limb or over a garment, typically at the wrist area, for easy and immediate referral during various activities such as skiing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 7, 1995
    Inventors: Alan D. Greene, Phillips T. Greene, C. Richard Williams
  • Patent number: 5372288
    Abstract: Handgun holster attached to a vertical support rod parallel to and spaced apart from the holster. There also is attached to the rod an arcuate strap as an upper body rest and a pad as a lower thigh rest, each rest being adjustable and clampable to selected positions for the convenience of the wearer. Preferably, this holster is for use in sports competition, where it is important to be able to draw quickly and fire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 13, 1994
    Assignee: Safariland Ltd., Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Rogers, Norman E. Clifton, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5333767
    Abstract: A wrist mounted magnetic holder for small articles such as screws, nails, bolts, drill bits and the like having a non-ferrous material housing with a ceramic magnet polarized into two distinct regions and a flux concentrator for increasing the magnetic flux density at the holding surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Inventor: Steven P. Anderson