Abstract: A carrier for an article such as a folded multipurpose hand tool. The carrier is molded of a stiff but resiliently flexible material and includes a body to which is attached an arm that can be placed around a person's belt. The arm has a hook at its lower end that can be latched into mating engagement in a receptacle in the body of the carrier. Grip members hold an article securely in the carrier. Ears on the sides of the carrier can be used to hold the carrier while the article carried is being removed from the carrier.

Abstract: A holder retains cell phones, pagers, or holsters, with the holder composed of fabric; having a strap and optionally a pouch for retaining the held cell phones, pagers, or holsters in any angular orientation of the holder; and having a pair of apertures for engaging and retaining the clip of an associated cell phone, pager, or holster, with a strip positioned between the pair of apertures for engaging the clip and for distributing the weight and/or other forces associated with the clip and the associated cell phone, pager, or holster and preventing wear on the holder.

Abstract: A marker pen supporting and holding device includes a cavity for capturing a marker pen cap therein consisting of principal and auxiliary cavity portions. The principal cavity portion is provided for receiving a protective cap body and the auxiliary cavity portion is provided for guiding and captivating a marker cap pocket attachment clip. A securing pin extends through aligned device body apertures to traverse a gap between the cap body and the pocket attachment clip, thereby removably securing the cap within the device to enable one-handed marker pen handling.

Abstract: A beverage bottle carrier apparatus for enabling an individual to carry one or more beverage bottles. The beverage bottle carrier of the invention includes an elongated generally rectangular flexible strap having a handle portion in the approximate middle thereof for easy grasping by a hand of a person carrying one or more beverage bottles, the flexible strap having two ends and a buckle assembly for connecting the two ends together, one end of the strap having a male portion of the buckle assembly connected thereto and the other end of the strap having a female portion of the buckle assembly connected thereto, and a hooking mechanism connected to said male portion and said female portion, the hooking mechanism being adapted to be force-fitted around the neck of a beverage bottle to grasp and hold a beverage bottle therein.

Abstract: A hang tag to be suspended from a chain below the neck or attached to the shirt pocket of a wearer so as to enable the wearer to reliably carry a pair of glasses, or the like, at times when the glasses are not in use such as, for example, while exercising, bathing, enjoying the beach or, in the case of sunglasses, in cloudy conditions. The hang tag includes an elongated body having a longitudinally extending track formed therethrough. A thumb operated adjustable push pad is located in and slidable along the track. One arm of the pair of glasses to be carried is moved through the track and folded over the bottom edge thereof. A pushing force is then applied to the adjustable push pad to cause the push pad to slide axially along the track and into engagement with the hinge that connects the folded arm to the frame of the glasses. Accordingly, the push pad exerts a clamping force on the hinge to prevent the unintended removal of the eyeglasses from the hang tag.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A clip having a portion for attachment to user's belt and a portion for holding a mud pan so that the mud pan is effectively hung via the clip from the user's belt.

Abstract: A combined belt clip and locking fastener is provided which is adapted for selectively securing an electronic device such as a cellular telephone or Personal Digital Assistant to a belt or other object.

Abstract: A beverage bottle clothing clip for attaching a plastic bottle container to a person's belt, pants pocket or waistband; being particularly purposed for cost effective mass production and disposable use. Two apertures; one primary and gripping aperture, and one secondary aperture, and a connecting slit are located at one end of an elongate, flexible, planar plastic substrate; with a locking bend formed perpendicularly to and within the immediate area of said slit and secondary aperture. Said primary gripping aperture of said bent flexible substrate is controllably sizeable for easy application to, and removal from the underside of a bottleneck cap stop rim. As the user straightens the bent clip by hand, the directionally planar axis of said gripping aperture begins to merge with that of said slit and secondary aperture, wherein both apertures and connecting slit combine to form an aperture larger than said primary aperture.

Abstract: A holder assembly for a hand-held device, such as a tape measure, includes a main body for holding the hand-held device, and a bracket that can be fixedly secured to the hand-held device. The bracket is accommodated in the groove of the main body when it is slidingly engaged into the groove from the side of a tapered end region. The main body includes a slider that is engageable with an opposite end region of the bracket when the bracket is accommodated in the groove, for preventing withdrawal of the bracket out of the groove of the main body. The slider is manually disengageable from the bracket for allowing the bracket to be removed out of the groove of the main body.

Abstract: A combined belt clip and locking fastener is provided which is adapted for selectively securing an electronic device such as a cellular telephone or Personal Digital Assistant to a belt or other object. More specifically, one embodiment of the present invention includes a beveled button interconnected to the electronic device that is adapted for removable interconnection to a locking portion of a separable fastener based on a rotational movement.

Abstract: A sheath for a folding tool such as a folding knife that is variably positionable during use. A variably positionable knife, according to the present invention, includes a sheath formed with a cavity. At least one rail is formed in the cavity. A chamber juxtaposed to the cavity also is formed in the sheath. The chamber is substantially hollow, and is formed to allow removable insertion of a locking tongue. The locking tongue includes a dome segment that applies pressure on the rail. A disk is included. The disk is rotatably mountable on the sheath, and includes a plurality of pegs. A hole is formed in for insertion of a connector. A groove is formed in the disk. In addition, the sheath includes a plug formed with a slot. An elastic o-ring is placed in both the groove and slot. The sheath also includes a block formed with a plurality of apertures in which the pegs are positionable. A band is engaged with the block for securing the sheath on a user.

Abstract: A closure for a bottle that defines a cavity opening to a mouth. The closure includes a closure body having a base portion configured to engage the bottle with the closure body positioned over the mouth. A liquid passageway is defined by the base portion and extends at least partially therethrough. A connector is disposed on the closure body and is adapted to allow the closure body to be detachably connected to an object.

Abstract: A hang tag to be suspended from a chain below the neck or attached to the shirt pocket of a wearer so as to enable the wearer to reliably carry a pair of glasses, or the like, at times when the glasses are not in use such as, for example, while exercising, bathing, enjoying the beach or, in the case of sunglasses, in cloudy conditions. The hang tag includes an elongated body having a longitudinally extending track formed therethrough. A thumb operated adjustable push pad is located in and slidable along the track. One arm of the pair of glasses to be carried is moved through the track and folded over the bottom edge thereof. A pushing force is then applied to the adjustable push pad to cause the push pad to slide axially along the track and into engagement with the hinge that connects the folded arm to the frame of the glasses. Accordingly, the push pad exerts a clamping force on the hinge to prevent the unintended removal of the eyeglasses from the hang tag.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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).

Abstract: A holster for a hand tool has an annular upper collar defining an upwardly open mouth, a clip for securing the collar to an article of clothing of a user and a floor spaced below the collar. A front wall, a back wall, and a pair of side walls extend vertically between and are connected to the collar and the floor and define therewith an upwardly open tool-receiving spaced closed downwardly by the floor. One of the walls is elastically deformable and has an inwardly projecting bump engageable with a tool in the space.

Abstract: A holster is provided with a clip portion for clipping to a user's belt or other suitable location and a harness portion for holding an electronic device, such as, but not limited to, a medical infusion pump. The holster may include a rotation mechanism that allows the holster to be rotated in a manner, to position and maintain the electronic device in any one of a plurality of selectable rotational orientations, while the holster is clipped to the user's belt. Alternatively or in addition, the clip portion is pivotally connected by a hinge to the harness portion, to allow the harness portion to pivot upward relative to the clip portion. The pivotal connection of the clip portion to the harness portion allows the user pivot the harness portion (and, thus, a medical device received in the harness portion) upward, for example, to better accommodate the user's view or access to displays, indicators, compartments, buttons or other manual operators on the medical device.

Abstract: A battery pack retention system useful for releasably securing an external battery pack to a user includes a battery pack having a first surface feature that secured, but releasably, connects to a second surface feature on a securing device. The securing device has gripping means to secure the battery pack assembly to a ski boot or elsewhere on the user. The releasable connection between the battery pack and the securing device provides the system with flexibility to provide different types of securing devices for enhanced user comfort and convenience.

Abstract: A belt-mounted golf accessory holder for carrying golf items such as golf balls, tees, and ball markers on one's person. The belt-mounted golf accessory holder includes a container having back, side, bottom, and front walls, and also having a storage compartment disposed therein; and also includes a flexible flap being hingedly attached to the container and being fastenably closable over an open top of the container; and further includes an assembly of fastening the flap to the container; and also includes belt loop members being securely attached to the container for carrying the container upon a user's belt; and further includes a towel support member being connected to the container for supporting a golf towel.

Abstract: A golf accessories organizing bag includes a first bag and a second bag. The first bag has a connection member connected to a rear side of the first bag so as to be connected to the second bag. The second bag has a hook on a top thereof and a zipper connects two sides of an open side of the second bag. A loop is connected to a front side of the second bag so that the connection member of the first bag is engaged with the loop. A plurality of organizing members are connected to a rear side of the second bag.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: The drink caddy came to me when I was crabbing and got thirsty for a drink. I had no place to store my drink as I was wading in two feet of water. A simple solution came to me where I could easily pop in a beverage into a holder that I could suspend by clipping onto the beltine of my shorts. My drink would be easily accesible and would swivel should I have to bend over while crabbing. In addition the empty can would be stored until I could dispose of it properly in a trash receptacle.

Abstract: A belt hanger, such as a belt clip or belt loop, includes a body having opposing inner and outer walls extending downwardly from a bridge portion and defining a throat opening for receiving a user's belt or waistband. A keeper is movably mounted to the body below the bridge portion to form an adjustable lower boundary of the throat opening. The body preferably includes a set of vertically spaced engagement features, such as notches or detents, that are sized for engagement with corresponding lock features of the keeper to facilitate adjustment and positioning of the keeper at a selected one of several possible vertical positions, without the use of tools.

Abstract: An electronic game holder (10) having a rear strap (12R) and a bottom strap (12B) perpendicularly securely fastened in a middle thereof to a bottom distal end of the rear strap (12R). The electronic game holder (10) further has a top strap (12T) perpendicularly securely fastened in a middle thereof to a top distal end of the rear strap (12R). A right band (14R) is connected at a bottom to a left side of the bottom strap (12B) and further connected at a top to a left side of the top strap (12T). A left band (14L) connected at a bottom to a right side of the bottom strap (12B) and further connected at a top to a right side of the top strap (12T). A connector strap (16) securely fastened at a bottom distal end to a middle of the top strap (12T) or top distal end of the rear strap (12R). A clip (18) securely connected to a top distal end of the connector strap (16).

Abstract: A beverage carrier includes an elongated axial support element extending parallel to a central reference axis between a top end and a bottom end, a pair of resilient clip arms each extending in a substantially arcuate locus about the central axis from the top end of the axial support element, a pair of base arms each extending in a substantially arcuate locus about the central axis from the bottom end of the axial support element, a pair of support struts each extending in a substantially arcuate locus about the central axis from the axial support element at points between the top end and the bottom end to an end joined with the associated base arm, and a bottom support element extending from the bottom end of the axial support element and transverse to the central axis.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A non-rigid identification card holder system is provided which can be attached to a breakaway lanyard for holding the identification card about the neck, to a clip for attaching the identification card to an article of clothing, or to a band for securing the card about the arm or leg. The identification card holder comprises at least one pocket sized to hold the identification card. In a preferred embodiment, at least one face of the pocket comprises a transparent polymeric material to allow easy viewing of the card. Any information contained on electronic chips which may be part of the card can also be scanned through the transparent material. A reinforced hole may be provided in the pocket face through which a finger may be inserted to aid in removing the identification card from the pocket. In another preferred embodiment, the card holder has two back-to-back pockets with the outer face of each pocket comprising a window of transparent polymeric material.

Abstract: A beverage bottle holder includes a pair of arcuate ribs and an interior arcuate portion for holding therein a beverage bottle, such as a bottled water container, with the ribs slightly separated from each other at their distal ends in order to facilitate the reception and securement of the beverage bottle. The beverage bottle holder also includes a clip portion that has a pair of spaced-apart legs for sliding onto the waistband or belt, and bridging portions that interconnect the ribs to the clip portion. Each rib is defined by an inner wall that includes protrusions for gripping and holding the beverage bottle, and an outer wall upon which advertising slogans and phrases and company logos can be placed or imprinted, and the ribs can be pivotally mounted to the clip portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a belt hanger clip and cell phone holder. The belt hanger clip includes a belt clip that slips over the belt or other article of clothing. A loop is rigidly fastened to the exterior of the belt clip portion. A cell phone holder has a cradle portion that securely holds a cell phone within a semi-rigid, plastic frame. A carabiner style clip protrudes from the side of the cradle portion. The cell phone holder assembly allows the users to quickly and easily connect the cell phone holder latch against the loop of the belt clip hanger for quick and secure storage.

Abstract: A shoulder supported sporting equipment carrier for carrying a variety of sporting equipment, namely a baseball or softball bat, a glove, and a plurality of balls. The carrier has a base board, an adjustable shoulder strap, and fasteners for securing the sporting equipment on to the base board. A pocket may also be secured to the base board for holding balls.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a carrier device for transporting a golfer's accessory items during play. The device includes a carrier member attached to a glove attachment surface that is configured to engage a portion of a golf glove such that the golf glove can be stored on the carrier member when not being used by the golfer. In accordance with other embodiments, the carrier member is configured to secure one or more golf balls therein. In accordance with other embodiments, various device holders are attached to the carrier member.

Abstract: A ribbon dispenser for storing and dispensing selected lengths of safety ribbon for use by construction workers, particular. The ribbon dispenser includes a housing having side and end walls, and also having an open end; and also includes a cover being removably disposed over the open end of the housing; and further includes an elongate ribbon support member being disposed in the housing; and also includes a plurality of dividers being spaced apart and being disposed along the elongate ribbon support member; and further includes a dispenser support assembly being attached to the housing; and also includes a ribbon dispensing assembly being attached to the housing for removing selected lengths of ribbon from a roll of ribbon.

Abstract: A holder retains cell phones, pagers, or holsters, with the holder composed of fabric; having a strap and optionally a pouch for retaining the held cell phones, pagers, or holsters in any angular orientation of the holder; and having a pair of apertures for engaging and retaining the clip of an associated cell phone, pager, or holster, with a strip positioned between the pair of apertures for engaging the clip and for distributing the weight and/or other forces associated with the clip and the associated cell phone, pager, or holster and preventing wear on the holder.

Abstract: A clip for a handgun allows the handgun to be carried either on a belt or in a holster. The clip includes a mounting plate, removably attached to the handgun, and a clip portion which is screwed onto the mounting plate. The mounting plate is preferably affixed to the handgun using a double-sided adhesive. The position of the mounting plate can be changed, and the mounting plate can also be moved to an entirely different handgun. The clip of the present invention can therefore be used with a wide variety of handguns. When the clip portion is attached, the handgun can be carried on a belt or other non-holstered holding device. When the clip portion is removed, the handgun can be stored in a holster, with the mounting plate still attached.

Abstract: A wire-type bottle holder including provision for attachment to a golf club bag or belt loop of a user. The holder comprises a single length of wire with at least the bottle-engaging part thereof coated with a layer of synthetic resinous material with the remaining portion enclosed within a synthetic resinous tube. The free ends of the wire are bent to form a loop which retains an attachment means.

Abstract: 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 a 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.

Abstract: A fourth device holder (410) having fourth device holder case (412) which comprises a fourth device holder case right upper member (412RU) connected to a fourth device holder case right lower member (412RL) by a fourth device holder case right middle member (412RM). The fourth device holder case (412) further comprises a fourth device holder case left upper member (412LU) connected to a fourth device holder case left lower member (412LL) by a fourth device holder case left middle member (412LM ). A fourth device holder case back lower member (412BL) is securely connected to bottom distal ends of the fourth device holder case right upper member (412RU) and the fourth device holder case left upper member (412LU).

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a rotating detachable belt clip of simple construction and low manufacturing cost.

Abstract: A third device holder (310) having a third device holder strap (312) which has a third device holder back strap (312A) connected at a lower end thereof to a front and rear of a third device holder strap band (312B) forming a third device holder bottom strap (312B) therebetween. A third device holder strap right band (312R) is connected to a right side top rear end of the third device holder strap band (312B). A third device holder strap left band (312L) is connected to a left side top rear end of the third device holder strap band (312B). A third device holder strap upper strap (312D) is securely connected at a front distal end to top distal ends of the third device holder strap right band (312R) and the third device holder strap left band (312L). The third device holder strap upper strap (312D) is securely connected at a rear distal end to a top distal end of the third device holder back strap (312A).

Abstract: A second device holder (210) for holding a having a second device holder strap (212) which has a second device holder back strap (212A) having a second device holder strap upper band (212U) securely fastened at a back end thereto and a second device holder strap lower band (212L) securely fastened at a back and front end thereto forming a second device holder bottom strap (212B) therebetween functioning to hold a second communication device (220). A clip is securely connected at a top distal end of the second device holder strap (212).

Abstract: A marker pen supporting and holding device includes a cavity for capturing a marker pen cap therein consisting of principal and auxiliary cavity portions. The principal cavity portion is provided for receiving a protective cap body and the auxiliary cavity portion is provided for guiding and captivating a marker cap pocket attachment clip. A securing pin extends through aligned device body apertures to traverse a gap between the cap body and the pocket attachment clip, thereby removably securing the cap within the device to enable one-handed marker pen handling.

Abstract: A swivel mounted commodity case for holding eyeglasses that includes a durable tubular-shaped elongated case having an interior surface extending from a first end to an opposed closed second end wherein the interior surface forms a holding chamber for receiving the eyeglasses. A top is added that is hingedly attached to the first end of the case. The top is adapted to selectively move between an open position wherein the opening to the chamber is freely exposed and a closed position wherein the top covers the first end of the case. A rotatable clip is provided which is used for attaching the case to a user's clothing. The clip includes a clip member having a clasp for attaching to the user's clothing and includes a slot receptacle; and, an annular hub for attachment to a side of the case. The hub is disposed for engaging the slot receptacle in order to attach the case to the clip member, whereby the case is rotatably mounted to the user's clothing.

Abstract: A universal tool attachment is provided for quick and easy attachment and detachment for almost any work tool. The apparatus includes a support member for supporting a work tool securely on separate pieces or surfaces when the tool is not in use. The universal tool support apparatus is adapted for supporting a work tool on various separate support pieces. A belt member has a securing element for releasably securing the belt member to the tool. An attachment member has a first element connected to the belt and a second element adapted to be supported by the separate support piece.

Abstract: A holder and dispenser for golf ball markers includes a body which may be clipped onto a user's belt, waistband, golf bag, or other article. The body has one or more pockets defined therein, with the pockets being configured to snugly and removably receive disc-shaped (or other) golf ball markers. The user may withdraw golf ball markers from the holder for use when needed, and may replace them when the markers are no longer used.

Abstract: An improved tool holder including a holster and a rigid mounting panel attached to and extending above the holster. The holster defines a generally rectangular cross-sectional cavity for receiving pricing and labeling tools, and which may include a concave recess along the top of the side panels for accommodating the tools. The rigid mounting panel is used to attach the holster to a belt or waist band of the garment of a user. The lower opening of the holster cavity is substantially the same size as the upper opening thereby permitting insertion of a large variety of pricing and labeling tools. The symmetrical configuration of the holster permits a user to wear the holster on either the left or right side of the user's body while maintaining the gun in a forward facing position.

Abstract: A worn janitorial supply carrier for even weight distribution and convenient access to carried janitorial supplies, the carrier having a back panel; left and right hip panels; left and right shoulder straps; lacings, straps and take up buckles adjustably interconnecting the back panel, the left and right hip panels, and the left and right shoulder straps; reinforcing straps extending laterally across the lower ends of the left and right hip panels; stitchings interconnecting the reinforcing straps and the left and right hip panels, the left and right hip panels, the stitchings, and the reinforcing straps defining hook receiving channels; upwardly opening bottle receptacles; and “S” hooks removably attaching upper ends of the upwardly opening bottle receptacles to the lower ends of the left and right hip panels, the “S” hooks engaging the channels.

Abstract: 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.