Clip Or Hook Attaching Article Carrier To Support Means On Bearer Patents (Class 224/269)
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Publication number: 20090014483Abstract: A hands-free rescue/carrying apparatus includes at least one body-worn garment having a front facing side and a rear facing side, and at least one adjustable lift mechanism attached to the at least one body-worn garment. The at least one lift mechanism is attachable to an article to be supported and is designed to provide a substantial mechanical advantage as to the weight of the article, when employed. Advantageously, the garment having the at least one lift mechanism permits selective dynamic lift capability of the article to which it is attached and secured in a substantially hands-free manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2007Publication date: January 15, 2009Inventors: Robert D. Green, Jonathan G. Wilson
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Publication number: 20080302842Abstract: A pocket clip is attached at a first end to a tool such as a folding knife. A roller assembly is provided at a second end of the clip with a portion extending toward the tool. The roller assembly includes a ratchet wheel between a pair of elastomeric roller wheels. A pawl engages the ratchet wheel and limits rotation of the roller assembly such that the assembly rotates in one direction around an axis transverse to a longitudinal axis of the tool, and resists rotation in an opposite direction. When the tool is positioned in a user's pocket, a panel of the pocket engages the roller assembly, which rotates substantially freely, permitting the pocket panel to slide easily between the pocket clip and the surface of the tool. However, the roller assembly resists movement of the pocket panel in the opposite direction, holding the tool securely in the pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2007Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: KAI U.S.A., LTD., DBA KERSHAW KNIVESInventors: Grant W. Hawk, Gavin D. Hawk
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Publication number: 20080302845Abstract: Tool holder devices are provided, which are designed to hold tools having spring clip mechanisms. In one aspect, a tool holder device comprises a guiding portion and a mounting portion. The mounting portion is adapted to engage a spring clip of a tool for mounting the tool. The guiding portion is adapted to guide a spring clip towards the mounting portion as a person slides the tool from the guiding portion to the mounting portion while maintaining contact between the spring clip and the guiding portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventor: Peter Blechman
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Patent number: 7458488Abstract: The invention is directed to a portable carrying device that includes a housing, an elongated flexible strap extendable from the housing, and at least one rigid support arm attached to the housing and configured for supporting an article to be carried. The portable carrying device can include a coupler disposed on a first end of the elongated flexible strap and a mating structure disposed on a portion of the housing for releasably securing the coupler. The rigid support arm can be movable from a first position in which the rigid support arm is compactly stored relative to the housing, to a second position in which the rigid support arm is at least partially extended away from the housing. The housing can have at least one recess for receiving the rigid support arm and the rigid support arm can have a shape corresponding to the recess.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2007Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Inventors: Robert Bass, John Bass
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Publication number: 20080283563Abstract: A holder for a tape measure includes an upper portion including an attaching section to attach to a belt, and a lower portion connected to the upper portion, the lower portion being substantially rigid and including a slot to receive a clip of the tape measure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2006Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: Scientific Molding Corporation Ltd.Inventors: Jerry L. O'Donnell, Mark Voves
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Publication number: 20080272162Abstract: A firearm holster is provided which retains a weapon with a laser or light attachment. The holster is generally formed from a hard material and has a cavity open at the underside of the firearm barrel. The holster may include safety features such as a locking tab, securing strap, or muzzle post.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2007Publication date: November 6, 2008Inventor: Robert Gamble
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Publication number: 20080272163Abstract: An assembly for carrying a cellular phone having a cradle adapted to receive and releasably hold the phone therein, a base adapted to be releasably connected to an article, and means for releasably connecting said cradle to said base. The cradle has a body portion and side members fixed to the body portion and shaped to conform to the contour of the phone. The base has base plate and means for releasably connecting the base plate to the article. The connection means includes a male fixture fixed to the base plate and having an annular groove; a cutout in the base plate adapted to receive said male fixture; and, a locking plate that that can be reciprocated from a first position engaging the annular groove to lock the male fixture within the cutout, and a second position disengaged from the annular groove that permits the male fixture to be withdrawn from the cutout.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2008Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: Phoenix Wireless, Inc.Inventor: Charles M. Williams
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Publication number: 20080257922Abstract: The present invention discloses an interlock attaching strap system, comprising a carrier having a plurality of first webbing strips transversely, evenly and spacedly affixed thereon, a holder having a plurality of second webbing strips transversely, evenly and spacedly affixed thereon, wherein by overlapping the carrier and holder, the first webbing strips and the second webbing strips are capable forming an elongate interlocking channel; at least an elongated interfering strap, which is longitudinally extended on the holder, having an affixing end extended from a peripheral edge of the holder and a free tab end, arranged to slidably pass through the interlocking channel and is hooked onto the last webbing strip so as to securely reinforce the holder on the carrier via the interfering strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventor: James Victor Cragg
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Patent number: 7434343Abstract: A portable attachment (1) with a clip allowed to be easily fitted to a portable object by integrally holding a specified used-article such as a diverging component-contained material having a smell components or medically effective components and the clip, wherein an intermediate material (5) and a rear sheet material (6) are stacked on the rear side of a synthetic resin front sheet material (4) and the peripheral edge portion thereof is sealed to form a front storage part (7) and a rear storage part (8), and the front storage part forming an opening part (9) with a fastener (20) in the upper part thereof and partly having a ventilation part (21) stores the diverging component-contained material so as to be extracted and retrieved and the rear side storage part (8) is formed such that the one end part (3a) thereof for holding the clip (3) is inserted into clip insert storage parts (8a) separately formed on both sides thereof and the other end part (3b) thereof for holding the clip is formed to have a lockingType: GrantFiled: December 26, 2003Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: NS Planning Inc.Inventor: Tsukasa Yoshida
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Publication number: 20080230435Abstract: Multiple embodiments of a golf accessory holder and a divot tool are disclosed. A golf accessory holder (1) has an opening (16) into which a divot repair tool (2) is at least partially inserted. The repair tool is held in the opening either by a magnetic or magnetized plate (24) and/or by friction. The holder may have a mounting hole (13) into which a clamp or clip is attached, or may have a clip (31, 32) which can be attached to a belt or a loop. The tool may have a magnetic or magnetized insert (2A) which is attracted to the plate. The holder can secure divot tools, ball markers, hat clips, and other items, used for or with golfing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2006Publication date: September 25, 2008Inventor: Jeffrey L. Cope
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Publication number: 20080190975Abstract: A wearable wipe unit having one or more absorbent members attachable to, and removable from, a retaining member, or each other. The retaining member has a mouth which attaches to a user's waist band or belt. One or more absorbent members may have a storage unit for securely holding a user's personal effects. The bottoms of the front and back sides of the retaining member are angled forward for ease of attachment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Inventor: Daniel P. Naughton
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Patent number: 7410080Abstract: A holding system for a dispensing system for hardenable materials comprising a dispensing gun and a product cartridge having a dispensing tip defining a dispensing opening. The holding system comprises a holding structure and a plug projection. Optionally, one or more guide ribs may be used. The holding structure comprises a side wall and a bottom wall and defines a main opening and a cartridge chamber. The plug projection extends from the bottom wall into the cartridge chamber. The at least one guide rib extends from the side wall into the cartridge chamber. The cartridge chamber is sized and dimensioned to receive the product cartridge. When the product cartridge is placed into the cartridge chamber, the guide rib is arranged to engage a portion of the dispensing system to facilitate entry of the plug projection into the dispensing opening. Optionally, one or more wall openings may be formed in the holding structure adjacent to the plug projection.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2003Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Inventor: Kelly Good
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Publication number: 20080185410Abstract: An electric driver includes a hook portion which is constituted by a hook-like portion and a connecting portion for connecting the hook-like portion to the handle. The hook-like portion is constituted by a base portion connected to the connecting portion and a bent portion continuous to the base portion and a front end portion continuous to the bent portion and arranged at a position substantially opposed to the base portion and can be deformed. The front end portion and the base portion can be proximate to and remote from each other. The connecting portion holds the hook-like portion in a state of being hung down in a direction substantially the same as a direction of extending the handle. The hook-like portion is held centering on a first rotating axis center extended in the direction of hanging down the hook-like portion pivotably relative to the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Katsuhiro OOMORI, Tomoyuki Hoshi, Hideki Ishida, Masato Sakai, Takuya Teranishi, Takeshi Taniguchi, Takuma Saito, Naoki Tadokoro, Hideyuki Hashimoto, Akira Oono
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Publication number: 20080179362Abstract: Side stabilizer bars hold a typical disposable lighter. The side stabilizer bars curve approximately 180 degrees to form a built-in clip, allowing the invention to be secured to a car visor or other object. A compartment for a magnet is provided to allow a magnet to further secure the lighter. A bottom stabilizer is used to hold the bottom of the lighter. The invention adds relatively little mass or size to a lighter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Inventors: Daniel Vaysberg, Geoff Macbride
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Publication number: 20080164291Abstract: A method and apparatus for removably affixing a portable device to an object is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing defining an inner volume, the housing being couplable to the portable device. The apparatus further includes a retractable fastener having an end region, the end region including an opening for fastening the apparatus to the object, the retractable fastener being slidable within the inner volume. The retractable fastener is positionable at a first position in which the opening is exposed to allow fastening of the apparatus to the object, a second position in which the apparatus is locked to the object and a third position in which the retractable fastener is substantially contained within the inner volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2007Publication date: July 10, 2008Inventors: Harold Goradesky, Fernando Tages
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Publication number: 20080156836Abstract: A belt clip apparatus is provided that attaches to a case for a portable electronic device (e.g., a music player, video player, cell phone, etc.) that both swivels and pivots on two different axes. Such a clip can attach to an article of clothing and allow the user to view the screen and access the controls of an electronic device without having to first remove the device from the article of clothing. In one embodiment, the apparatus can stand on a flat surface in either an angled portrait or landscape orientation when attached to the case, thereby allowing the user to choose the optimal orientation for accessing the controls or viewing a screen on a portable device mounted within the attached case. The angle formed between the case and the belt clip can be varied so that the user can optimize the viewing angle of the attached portable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: JOHN WADSWORTH, DAVID FUGE
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Patent number: 7380692Abstract: A belt attachment with fastening clips (12, 32) adjustable to an opened and closed position comprises an upper clip (12) connected with a bush (1) and a lower clip connected with slides (23) through which the lower clip is mounted for longitudinal motion in the bush (1) along its longitudinal axis, whereby the position of the lower clip (32) with respect to the upper clip (12) in the closed position and at least in one opened position is fixed by a securing member (4). The bush (1) includes a bottom (11) and side walls (10) with grooves (13) for receiving slides (23) and an upper cross wall (19) forming a bending (121) of the upper clip (12).Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2004Date of Patent: June 3, 2008Inventors: Bretislav Kostal, Vladimir Kupa
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Publication number: 20080109976Abstract: Improvements in a golf club cleaning device made to be easily removed from a specially designed clip that attaches to the golf bag, back of a golf cart, pant belt, or any item that would be useful to have a cleaning brush. The brush has bristles on two opposing side made with different materials such as Nylon and Brass. The clip further includes retention means for golf tees and also include retention means for a golf ball marker.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2007Publication date: May 15, 2008Inventor: Zach Sanabia
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Publication number: 20080113595Abstract: An apparatus for abrading and shaping a pool cue tip comprises: i) a block having an upper side portion having a concave contour therein said contour having an abrasive surface so that a pool cue tip can be abraded and shaped therewith; and, ii) a block holder adapted to closely surround a lower portion of the block. In a preferred aspect of this invention a side portion of the block opposite the side portion thereof having the concave indentation therein further comprises i) a circular void dimensioned to receive a chalk insert; ii) a replaceable chalk insert dimensioned to be closely received, and positioned in the circular void; and, iii) a removed semi-round upper portion in an upright side portion of the block holder to accommodate access to the chalk insert in the block thereunder and therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2006Publication date: May 15, 2008Inventor: WenKai W.X. Xie
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Publication number: 20080083799Abstract: A foldable holder for a jar that includes an attachment member coupled to an annular member such that each member is in a first plane in a first position and disposed in perpendicular planes in a second position. The annular member is adapted to engage ajar and is coupled to a cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2006Publication date: April 10, 2008Inventors: Keith W. Kramer, William F. Roach
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Publication number: 20080083798Abstract: A walking cane retention clip that provides convenient temporary placement of the cane so that the user can perform a two-handed task. The retention clip provides a garment clasping region for attachment to a garment such as a waistband, a belt or both. A mobility aid receiving region is used for releasably retaining a mobility aid such as a cane or walking staff. The retention clip comprises a unitary construction that is configured for vertical or horizontal retention of a mobility aid. The retention clip is fabricated from high strength materials that are capable of delivering long-term function without significant risk of wear or mechanical failure. The retention clip is configured and fabricated from materials that facilitate cleaning and sanitization of the retention clip.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2006Publication date: April 10, 2008Inventors: Susan Elizabeth Cassell Broadwell, John David Broadwell
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Publication number: 20080078787Abstract: A closure for removably sealing a container and for attaching to external articles having an external hooking device. The closure includes a container cap configured to removably engage the container and having a strip engaging portion formed proximate an end of the cap. The closure includes an attachment member that has a resilient hooking strip extending from the lid to define a hooking aperture therebetween. The attachment member has a cap engaging portion formed adjacent an end thereof and releasably engaged to the strip engaging portion. The engaging portions are configured such that the cap engaging portion is releasable from engagement by applying disengaging force upon any portion of the hooking strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2006Publication date: April 3, 2008Inventor: William Yelland
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Patent number: 7344054Abstract: A power tool includes a hook portion having a hook holding portion, which is provided in a housing and has engaging teeth provided in the housing. A hook having a shaft portion is inserted into the hook holding portion and provided with fitting teeth meshing with the engaging teeth An elastic body is adapted to push the hook against a handle portion at all times, and a slip-off preventing part holding portion is adapted to move the hook in a direction of an axis thereof against a force of the elastic body and to cancel the mesh between the teeth to thereby enable the hook to turn.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2004Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masato Sakai, Takeshi Matsuoka, Chikai Yoshimizu, Masanori Watanabe, Katsuhiro Oomori, Takuya Teranishi
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Publication number: 20080061095Abstract: The embodiments are directed toward a containment device for attachment to an item of clothing, preferably a shoe. The device comprises a sheet of material folded to form a front portion, a back portion, and a cover piece. The cover piece is connected to one end of the front portion, while the back portion is connected to the other end of the front portion. The cover piece can fold over the distal end of the back portion such that a sleeve is formed wherein an item can be stored. The back portion contains a front surface and a rear surface. The front surface contacts the stored item. The rear surface contains at least one means for attaching the containment device to an item of clothing. The device can also be stitched directly onto an item of clothing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2006Publication date: March 13, 2008Inventor: Gilbert Francisco Fernandez
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Patent number: 7318487Abstract: A pneumatic tool has a body, a handle, a clip, a biasing member and a cap. The handle is formed on and extends from the body and has a free end and an annular shank extending from the free end. The clip is rotatably and slidably mounted on the shank and has a collar and a clip tab. The collar is rotatably and slidably mounted around the annular shank and has multiple teeth formed on a side of the collar facing away from the body. The clip tab extends from the collar. The biasing member is mounted around the annular shank and has two ends abutting respectively with the handle and the collar. The cap is detachably attached to the shank and has multiple recesses respectively corresponding to and engaging with the teeth on the collar.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2005Date of Patent: January 15, 2008Assignee: Besco Pneumatic Corp.Inventor: Sung-Nan Liao
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Publication number: 20080000939Abstract: A unique tool holder, designed to universally secure itself to various tool handles as well as to tool bodies, providing the construction industry as well as the automotive industry and the arborist industry with a universal tool holder. The holder contains a U-shaped hook that can be secured to many different tools by a strap that is comprised of hook and loop fastening means. The strap not only provides the means of securing the hook to the tool, but provides added tool using comfort when mounted to the handle of a tool. The holder is not only truly universal, it is also made out of heavy duty material so as to stand up to the demands of these industries.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2006Publication date: January 3, 2008Inventor: Sean Michael Walsh
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Patent number: 7314153Abstract: The invention relates to a tool holder for mounting to a user's clothing article, such as a belt or pants pocket. The tool holder includes a first and second support members connected to each other and configured and dimensioned for receiving and hooking around the belt with the first and second support members disposed on opposite sides of the belt. A tool holding member is mounted to one of the support members and is configured for holding a tool. The support members are preferably of an injection-molded material. Also, the support members can be constructed as separate pieces that engage each other.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2002Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: EZ Hook, Inc.Inventors: Michael Musarella, Steve Hnatowicz
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Patent number: 7308290Abstract: A mobile telephone handset includes an elongated housing having a carabiner latch pivotally attached at a battery door on the rear side of the housing. The carabiner latch includes a hook portion having a spring-biased latch pivotally attached thereto for attaching the latch to a support element, such as a strap, loop or ring attached to a back-pack or other article of wearing apparel. The latch is stored within a door recess that receives the latch for storage purposes. The latch can be swung outwardly away from the housing to a variety of positions. A cylindrical projection is disposed within the door recess for frictionally receiving a central opening of the latch. A finger grip recess disposed within the door facilitates the grasping of the latch when it is disposed within the recess to facilitate swinging it away from the housing and out of the recess.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2006Date of Patent: December 11, 2007Assignee: Kyocera Wireless Corp.Inventors: Gregg A. Johnson, Richard E. La Spesa, Mark Edward Simek, John J. Wendorff, Gad Shaanan
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Publication number: 20070278270Abstract: A belt clip mechanism is constructed in a manner to provide a positive lock between a support arm and a securement arm of the clip. The support arm has a top end with a tongue and a bottom end with a barbed flange. The securement arm has a top end with a planar hand and a bottom end with an offset. The support arm includes a pair of opposed bosses near the top end while the securement arm includes a pair of opposed flanges near its top end. The two arms are held together by a shaft that extends through the bosses and flanges. A torsional spring is attached about the shaft to provide biasing of the offset in continuous contact against the barbed flange, thereby forming a positive locking of the securement arm to the support arm. The barbed flange includes a base that flexures upon a downward external force to allow the offset to unseat within the barbed flange as a simultaneous force is applied to squeeze the tongue and planar hand together to overcome the spring bias.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2006Publication date: December 6, 2007Inventor: Sergio Castaneda
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Patent number: 7267254Abstract: A holder device designed for clasping containers of glue and primer used by plumbers for installing and repairing pipes. The main frame of the holder device is a unit member made of flexible material and further comprising a vertical arm and a horizontal member. The vertical arm has an upper end tongue and a free elongated portion at the lower end. The upper end tongue ends with a hook enabling the plumber to adjust the devise on a belt. The holder device also has through rectangular hole in the arm designed for hanging the devise on supporting structures. The elongated portion of the lower end of the arm facilitates this function while bringing more stability and increasing the useful life of the holder device. The horizontal member has a carrying part with clasps, designed for holding glue and primer containers by pressure grip. Use of the holder device facilitates the movement and decreases the oscillation and instability while carrying and hanging primer and glue containers.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2003Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Inventor: Miquel Angel Perez
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Publication number: 20070145087Abstract: A tether having an elastic member which provides an unstretched length having a first part and a second part with the first part of the unstretched length having less elastic resistance than a second part of the unstretched length to alter characteristics of stretch and recovery toward the unstretched length under load and unloaded conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2006Publication date: June 28, 2007Inventors: Kenneth W. Mikesell, Michael J. Bible
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Patent number: 7234207Abstract: A novelty figurine and carabiner storage assembly is provided. The figurine comprises a head portion, a body portion located proximate to the head portion, and at least one carabiner attachment assembly extending from the body portion for selectively allowing the figurine to be attached to or removed from another item able to receive the attachment assembly. The carabiner attachment assembly comprises at least first and second leg assemblies, with one of the leg assemblies having a selectively openable gate assembly extending therealong. The body portion has at least one substantially hollow interior section and at least one selectively openable door assembly for access into the substantially hollow interior section.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2003Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Assignee: Forever Green Holdings LLCInventor: Edward Goldberg
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Patent number: 7231990Abstract: The limit structure for the hook of the pneumatic tool, and the area that is preset on the pneumatic tool has a cylinder hook assembly part that can be covered by a loop cover of the hook. A ring groove is placed on the circumferential area of the hook assembly part, and radial through holes are located at two radial spaced locations on the loop cover, so the center line of the through hole can pin through the ring groove. The through fixer goes through the radial through hole and through the corresponding ring groove, and the hook reaches the combination of limit state that is rotatable by locking the middle of these two through fixers in the ring groove. With this structure, it helps the limit structure for the hook of the pneumatic tool to achieve practical effects of simpler production and more convenient assembling.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2005Date of Patent: June 19, 2007Assignee: Basso Industry Corp.Inventor: Chun-Chi Lai
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Patent number: 7222767Abstract: A pneumatic tool has a body, a handle, a clip, a biasing member and a cap. The handle is formed on and extends from the body and has a free end and an annular shank extending from the free end. The clip is rotatably and slidably mounted on the shank and has a collar and a clip tab. The collar is rotatably and slidably mounted around the annular shank and has multiple teeth formed on a side of the collar facing away from the body. The clip tab extends from the collar. The biasing member is mounted around the annular shank and has two ends abutting respectively with the handle and the collar. The cap is detachably attached to the shank and has multiple recesses respectively corresponding to and engaging with the teeth on the collar.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2005Date of Patent: May 29, 2007Assignee: Besco Pneumatic Corp.Inventor: Yao-Te Yang
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Patent number: 7216788Abstract: Tool holder devices are provided, which are designed to hold tools having spring clip mechanisms. In one aspect, a tool holder device comprises a guiding portion and a mounting portion. The mounting portion is adapted to engage a spring clip of a tool for mounting the tool. The guiding portion is adapted to guide a spring clip towards the mounting portion as a person slides the tool from the guiding portion to the mounting portion while maintaining contact between the spring clip and the guiding portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2003Date of Patent: May 15, 2007Inventor: Peter Blechman
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Patent number: 7152770Abstract: The memo holder for automobiles is installed in an automobile so that the outer surface of the memo holder coincides with the outer surface of an instrument panel, thus storing papers as well as cards made of a hard material.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2003Date of Patent: December 26, 2006Assignee: Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jae-seob Choi
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Patent number: 7146686Abstract: The invention relates to a case structure for a sensor structure attachable to and detachable from a shoe, the case structure comprising a case and an attachment arrangement for attaching the case to the shoe, the attachment arrangement comprising an attachment projection structure intended to attach the case to the shoe such that shoelaces remain between a bottom comprised by the case and the attachment projection structure below the bottom. The essential feature in the invention is that the attachment projection structure is a branched projection structure comprising a first projection branch and a second projection branch, and, between the projection branches, an intermediate area intended to enable the placing of the case structure in position even if the shoelaces were arranged to support a tongue of the shoe.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2004Date of Patent: December 12, 2006Assignee: Polar Electro OyInventors: Jarmo Sääski, Veli-Pekka Putila, Janne Lindholm
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Patent number: 7140148Abstract: A one piece device for temporarily holding fly fishing line stripped from a reel and prior to being cast. The device is made from a single piece of continuous metal rod, bent at various locations along the rod to form a holding arm and a base clip. The fishing line is hung in coils from the holding arm. The clip may be attached to clothing, thereby securing the device on or about an angler, so that when a cast is made, the line uncoils from the arm.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2004Date of Patent: November 28, 2006Inventor: Wallace W. Williams, II
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Patent number: 7111364Abstract: A hand-held power tool including a housing (1) having a handle (7), and a holding device (3) having a catch element (9) with a free end (9a) for suspending the power tool, with the free end (9a) having a main axis (K) intersecting a normal live (N) that extends transverse to the tool plane which is defined by the plane of the handle and the operational direction of the tool, and passes through the center of gravity (S) of the tool.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2004Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Hilti AktiengesellschaftInventors: Thomas Bader, Thomas Hofbrucker, Thomas Mahler
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Patent number: 7110802Abstract: A belt clip device is provided for a mobile communication terminal unit. The belt clip device includes a terminal unit holder for receiving and holding the terminal unit, a clamp provided on one side of the terminal unit holder and adapted to resiliently clip a belt worn by a user, thereby allowing the belt clip device to be mounted to the belt, and a connector for rotatably connecting the clamp to the terminal unit holder. The clamp includes a base portion, a panel portion hingably coupled at one end thereof to the base portion and spaced apart from the base portion to define a gap for receiving the belt therebetween, a spring adapted to urge the base portion and the panel portion in such a fashion that the gap is resiliently maintained, and a stopper provided at the other end of the panel portion and adapted to prevent the clamp from being separated from the belt.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2000Date of Patent: September 19, 2006Assignee: LG Information and Communications, Ltd.Inventors: Hong Joo Kim, Hae Seock Yang
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Patent number: 7032791Abstract: An all plastic clip for a portable electronic device is described. The clip includes a housing having a cradle for receiving a flange attached to the portable telephone and a back plate closing the housing. A latch inside the housing includes a detent extending through an orifice in the housing wall into the cradle. The latch release includes a release button disposed in an opening in the top of the housing. A displacement tine extends from the release button and includes a displacement ramp for interacting with a lifting slope on the latch. A resiliently flexible tongue also extends to the latch. In use, the release button is pushed and the displacement ramp interacts with the lifting slope to displace the latch and release the device. When the release button is released, the resiliently flexible tongue urges the latch back into the locking position.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2003Date of Patent: April 25, 2006Assignee: The Clip CompanyInventor: Lawrence R. Stotts
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Patent number: 6994238Abstract: A clip-type holster fashioned from a single strip of stainless steel and shaped for holding a battery powered rotary tool such as a screw gun for wearing on a tool belt. The holster catches the handle of the screw gun easily and locks it in place to prevent it from falling from the user's belt. The holster easily releases the screw gun when drawn from the holster by the user. The opening of the holster is adjustable to accommodate various types and sizes of handles. The strip is bent to form a hook having substantially U-shaped lower portion having an inner shank. The shank has a section bent back upon itself to form clip for the user's belt and having a spring action locking mechanism. The shank portion has a belt edge stop extending outward from the shank to meet the clip and located at a height spaced below the upper bend of the clip so as to clamp over the lower edge of the belt forming a holster clip that securely fits over the belt.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2003Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Inventor: Romeo B. Estabaya
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Patent number: 6988646Abstract: The golf tee holder is in the form of a generally flat corrugated plastic body of a selected shape having a longitudinal axis. The corrugation being in the form of walls between the front panel and back panel of the plastic body that extend in a direction traverse the longitudinal axis of the plastic body and form channels between the panels opening along both side edges of the body. Each channel is sized to resiliently retain the shaft of a conventional golf tee during the jostling encountered during a round of golf. An eyelet is provided adjacent one end of the body for receiving a hook or ring for attaching the body to a golfers belt, a golf bag, of any other suitable golf equipment such as a golf cart key for example. A clipboard-type clamp is provided for securing a golf scorecard and a marking device to the holder.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2004Date of Patent: January 24, 2006Inventor: Stephen M. White
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Patent number: 6981623Abstract: There is provided an engaging mechanism of a system in which the flange-like protrusion at the portable equipment is engaged with or locked to an engaging part at a belt clip, wherein both fitting and removing for the portable equipment are simplified. The system such that the flange 5 at the portable equipment 1 is constituted by the disc 6 and the annular frame 7, the protrusion 8 directed inwardly from the annular frame 7 with its circumferential sides being applied as slant surfaces 8b and 8c; the engaging plate 23 of the belt clip 21 (refer to FIG.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2004Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yoshitune Iitsuka
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Patent number: 6976614Abstract: An apparatus and method for retaining an article of clothing, such as a jacket or coat, relative to a wearer. The apparatus can have a central portion, a first shoulder loop with first and second ends coupled to the central portion, a second shoulder loop with first and second ends coupled to the central portion, and a mechanism, such as a pair of jaws or a coupling flap, for retaining and supporting an article of clothing relative to the central portion. The method can have the wearer dispose his or her arms through the shoulder loops and retain an article of clothing using the retaining and supporting mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2003Date of Patent: December 20, 2005Inventor: Lisa Caramanis
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Patent number: 6966519Abstract: A retracting tether apparatus is disclosed comprising a retractor housing having a locking post on its outside surface. The apparatus also includes an attachment mechanism, such as a belt clip, for attaching to a body and a retaining section, the attachment mechanism being integral to the retaining section. The retaining section has a retaining section hole sized to mate with the locking post and the locking post has a mechanism for holding the post in the retaining section hole. The inside surface of the retaining section hole rides on an outside surface of the locking post to provide for smooth rotation of the retractor housing in relation to the retaining section.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2003Date of Patent: November 22, 2005Assignee: Hammerhead IndustriesInventors: John A. Salentine, Kenneth S. Collin, Jr.
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Patent number: 6955279Abstract: A carrying assembly (10,110) having an easy release clip for carrying of an electronic device (12,112) is disclosed. In both a first and a second preferred embodiment, the easy release clip of the carrying assembly (10,110) allows a user to insert and remove the electronic device (12,112) in one step and without having to depress a release key. In the first preferred embodiment, the carrying assembly (10) is adjustable so that the electronic device (12) may be positioned in a horizontal position, a vertical position, or any position between horizontal and vertical. The carrying assembly (10) broadly comprises a rear panel (14), a spring component (16) including an integral leaf spring (46), a retainer button (18), and a base (20). In a second preferred embodiment, the carrying assembly (110) is fitted to a lanyard so that the electronic device (112) may be worn around the user's neck.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2002Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Assignee: Garmin Ltd.Inventors: John J. Mudd, Jonathan C. Burrell, John B. Whiteside, David Lammers-Meis
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Patent number: 6955280Abstract: A cellular phone securing device is mounted on a carrying holder to be fixed to a belt or clothes or on an onboard holder installed in an interior of a vehicle. The cellular phone securing device includes a projecting shaft disposed erect on the surface of a main body portion thereof to be fixed to and held by the carrying holder or the onboard holder, and a securing pawl and a securing metal member respectively projecting from at least two positions of one and the other end portions of the back surface side of the main body portion. While securing the cellular phone by these securing pawl and metal member, the cellular phone securing device is mounted on the cellular phone in such a manner that the main body sits astride a cellular phone between at least two positions of a casing of the cellular phone.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2002Date of Patent: October 18, 2005Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventors: Eiji Saitoh, Keigo Matsuura
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Patent number: 6939641Abstract: This invention includes a battery pack capable of attaching to an ordinary belt. The battery pack includes springy, U-shaped clips that are capable of coupling to objects such as belts. The clips are coupled to the battery pack by way of ball and socket joints, thereby allowing the battery pack to be mounted at any of a number of angles, including horizontal and vertical configurations. The battery pack optionally includes a torso accommodation curve to make the battery pack more comfortable for the user.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2002Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: Motorola, Inc.Inventors: Myra Kincaid, Charles Friedli, Due Q. Huynh, Kevin Maggert
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Patent number: 6905052Abstract: A power tool includes a hook portion comprising a hook holding portion 20, which is provided in a housing 1 and has engaging teeth 47 provided in a housing 1, and also comprising a hook 2 having shaft portion 30, which is inserted into the hook holding portion 20 and provided with fitting teeth 31 meshing with the engaging teeth 47, an elastic body 27 adapted to push the hook 2 against a handle portion at all times, and a slip-off preventing part holding portion adapted to move the hook 2 in a direction of an axis thereof against a force of the elastic body 2 and to cancel the mesh between the teeth to thereby enable the hook 2 to turn.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2003Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd.Inventors: Masato Sakai, Takeshi Matsuoka, Chikai Yoshimizu, Masanori Watanabe, Katsuhiro Oomori, Takuya Teranishi