Rigid Means Fixedly Mounted On Article And Detachably Connectable To Support Means On Bearer Patents (Class 224/271)
  • Publication number: 20100012694
    Abstract: A tactical device holster (TDH) system is described that is a complete carry and deployment solution allowing for split-second deployment of hand-held non-lethal/lethal deployable devices (HNLDD) by tactical personnel. The TDH system allows tactical personnel to deploy HNLDDs without having to disarm because deployment requires only a single hand, and the TDH system indexes the HNLDD in the proper position for deployment. The TDH system allows the HNLDD to go from secure carry to deployment in under one second while not impeding the deadly force option during deployment. The TDH system keeps the fuze lever of the HNLDD fixed in a pre-specified position. The HNLDD is not altered for use with the TDH system and allows quick insertion of the HNLDD. The TDH system supports numerous HNLDDs and tactical pyrotechnic and incendiary devices, and can be fixed to various tactical clothing, vests, holsters, equipment, and vehicle components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Derek Rush
  • Patent number: 7490746
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: Hitachi koki Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masato Sakai, Takeshi Matsuoka, Chikai Yoshimizu, Masanori Watanabe, Katsuhiro Oomori, Takuya Teranishi
  • Publication number: 20090026241
    Abstract: The invention relates to a carrying system for a rucksack with at least one accommodation container with at least two shoulder straps which connect the rucksack to a carrier, with each shoulder strap having at least two strap sections, and with each shoulder strap having at least one first releasable connecting device which connects the two strap sections to one another. The carrying system according to the invention is characterized in that a triggering device is provided which can be operated by the carrier and is connected to at least two releasable connecting devices in such a way that the connecting devices are released substantially without a time delay when the triggering device is operated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2007
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: TATONKA GMBH
    Inventor: Daniel Leyendecker
  • Publication number: 20090008419
    Abstract: A shell or case for holding a cell phone, with a releasable tether attached to the case, for quickly locating and retrieving the cell phone from the depths of a handbag or tote bag. A catch device is attached to an external surface of the shell, with a push-button release mechanism. The tether has a post and anchor head that snaps into the catch device. Pushing the release mechanism opens the catch. A biasing spring ejects the anchor head from the device. The tether may be attached at its other end to a handbag or tote bag strap, so that it is easily and quickly located. Pulling on the tether retrieves the shell with phone or other electronic device from the bag. Pushing the release button automatically releases and ejects the end of the tether from the shell, so that the user may used the cell phone or device freely, without any restraint on freedom of movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Chun Chee Tsang, Wing Fai Luk
  • Publication number: 20080190976
    Abstract: An electronic device has an electronics housing, a fixed portion coupled to the electronics housing, and a moveable portion. The moveable portion is retractably coupled to the fixed portion and adapted for detachable coupling to an object to thereby couple the electronic device to the object. Alternatively, an electronic device has an electronics housing, a fixed portion coupled to the electronics housing at a first point, and a moveable portion. The moveable portion is moveably coupled to the electronics housing at a second point and adapted for detachable coupling to an object to thereby couple the electronic device to the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Franklin FK Chen
  • Publication number: 20080173683
    Abstract: The clip-mount operates with a button mount and includes a body defining a locking cavity for the button and a resilient locking tongue therein. The tongue biases the button into a locking position. The tongue includes at least one cam surface. A movable cam actuator on the body includes another cam surface which coacts with the first cam permitting the tongue to flex from a locking to an unlocking position. An enhancement includes one cam and cam follower, to flex the tongue from the locking to the unlocking position, and a second cam and cam follower to flex the tongue to a button locking position. The method includes biasing the button to a locking position, providing a sloped cam surface on the resilient locking tongue and moving a second cam surface over the tongue cam surface thereby flexing the tongue from a locked to a button release position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventor: Harold S. Goradesky
  • Publication number: 20080078792
    Abstract: A main clip body mounts a cell phone or PED to a belt or strap. The phone carries a plastic button mount and stem. The plastic clip body has a capture cavity which captures the button stem in a locked mode with a lock face on a cantilevered release arm and complementary locking element on the clip body. The release arm has a distal end mounted to the clip body extends through the capture cavity and has a proximal, free end with a user actuation surface thereon. The lock face on the release arm coacts with one side of the button stem and complementary locking elements of the clip body on the other side of the button. To release, the release arm is moved backwards away from the clip's front face, the lock face moves backward and the stem can be moved by the user upwards out of the capture cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventor: Fernando Tages
  • Patent number: 7344054
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2008
    Assignee: Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masato Sakai, Takeshi Matsuoka, Chikai Yoshimizu, Masanori Watanabe, Katsuhiro Oomori, Takuya Teranishi
  • Patent number: 7309472
    Abstract: A sterilization system for dental and orthodontic tools is provided with a transport rack dimensionally sized to hold a plurality interchangeable cassettes. The interchangeable cassettes are designed and intended to hold kits of dental or orthodontic tools and are provided with top opening, double-hinged covers which lay flat on the surface when opened and used at a dental workstation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Inventors: Dennis J. Michaelson, Jeffrey W. Mix
  • Patent number: 7196670
    Abstract: An accessory for an electronic device, such as a mobile phone, includes a mounting portion and a coupling portion. The mounting portion is adapted for mounting to an antenna region of the electronic device. The coupling portion is coupled to the mounting portion and adapted for detachable coupling to an object to thereby couple the electronic device to the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2007
    Inventor: Franklin F K Chen
  • Patent number: 7162281
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile phone holder for attaching a mobile phone to a body part of a user or to a dashboard or other structures in a vehicle. The mobile phone can be intermittently rotated under the manipulation of the user and attached/detached to a waist belt or the structures in the vehicle in an easy and secure manner. This prevents loss of the mobile phone while ensuring convenience in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Inventor: Dong Joo Kim
  • Patent number: 7111364
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Thomas Bader, Thomas Hofbrucker, Thomas Mahler
  • Patent number: 7107624
    Abstract: A headmount apparatus for mounting vision enhancement equipment thereon which is comprised of a mounting shell having at least one pad and having at least one mounting surface to which the vision enhancing equipment is mounted, where at least one pad is configured to contact the user's head. The headmount apparatus is also comprised of at least one elastic strap which is attached to the mounting shell for securing the mounting shell to the user's head. The headmount apparatus for mounting vision enhancement equipment thereon could alternatively be comprised of at least one mounting frame for attaching vision enhancement equipment, at least one hardware mounting surface for accepting the mounting frame, and a hood configured to fit over a user's head where the hood is made at least in part from an elastic material and which contains the hardware mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Blair R. Dobbie, Charles D. Willey, Steven A. Brillhart
  • Patent number: 7093742
    Abstract: A method of connecting a belt clip attachment device to a personal electronic device such as a mobile phone includes providing a belt clip attachment device for connecting the mobile phone to a belt clip, the belt clip attachment device and the rear of the mobile phone constructed so that the belt clip attachment device connects to the rear side of the mobile phone through a push and twist action on the belt clip attachment device; and connecting the belt clip attachment device to the rear side of the mobile phone by pushing and twisting the belt clip attachment device relative to the rear side of the mobile phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2006
    Assignee: Kyocera Wireless Corp.
    Inventors: John C. Steven, III, Gad Shaanan, Walter Francovich, Francois Duval, Patrick Mainville, Benoit Orban
  • Patent number: 7077302
    Abstract: An apparatus attaches a first object to a second object in a manner that the first object can be located in a desired orientation with respect to the second object. The apparatus includes an engaging member detachably mounted to the second object, e.g., a bicycle handlebar. The apparatus further includes a fixing member to which the first object, e.g., a headlamp of a bicycle or cellular phone bag is attached. The headlamp or cellular phone bag can be mounted to the engaging member in a desired orientation. The engaging member remains on the handlebar when reattaching the headlamp or cellular phone bag to the engaging member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Inventor: Louis Chuang
  • Patent number: 7063244
    Abstract: A clip construction is provided for an article housing, e.g., a cordless telephone housing, which is movable between a deployed position, and a retracted position, in which the surface of the clip is disposed flush with the outer surface of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: VTech Telecommunications Limited
    Inventors: Raymond Lee, Zheng Jun Wang
  • Patent number: 6981623
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Vertex Standard Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yoshitune Iitsuka
  • Patent number: 6913174
    Abstract: A detachable carry clip assembly for an electronic device. The electronic device includes a housing and a power pack. The housing includes a power pack seat for receiving and retaining the power pack. A first portion of a member of the carry clip assembly couples into a recess on the top exterior of the electronic device and a second portion of a member extends into the power pack seat and is captured between the housing and the power pack when the power pack is received and retained in the power pack seat. The detachable carry clip assembly is detached from the electronic device by detaching the power pack from the power pack seat of the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Assignee: Matsushita Mobile Communications Development Corporation of U.S.A.
    Inventors: David Joseph Harvey, James K. Skurski, Akira Takahashi
  • Patent number: 6905052
    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 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: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masato Sakai, Takeshi Matsuoka, Chikai Yoshimizu, Masanori Watanabe, Katsuhiro Oomori, Takuya Teranishi
  • Patent number: 6848605
    Abstract: A tool belt mounts receiver blocks, preferably of at least two types, permanently along its length. Each receiver block releasibly receives and engages an attaching block of complimentary configuration, the two blocks serving as a two-portion connector. Each attaching block serves to attach, or is integral with, (i) one of any number of tool holders of diverse configurations, each of which tool holders serves to support an associated tool, and/or (ii) a tool itself. The belt is preferably made from web fabric, the receiver blocks and attaching blocks from strong molded plastic, and the tool holders from leather, steel and like materials contoured and adapted to engage and hold portable tools including hand tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Inventor: Eric Dillenberger
  • Patent number: 6824031
    Abstract: A portable paper towel dispenser to be worn on the waist of the user for the purpose of having a constant access too a roll of paper towels when cleaning. An adjustable belt assembly supports a detachable dowel system which bears a roll of paper towels and a detachable tension mechanism to retard unraveling. The harness belt strap adjusts to present the paper towels in front, back or to the side of the user's body. The harness belt appendages adjust to raise or lower the angle of the paper towel roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Inventor: Rebecca McKenzie
  • Patent number: 6824028
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Tajima Tool Corporation
    Inventors: Yutaka Mutai, Hiroshi Ebihara
  • Patent number: 6786372
    Abstract: A belt clip apparatus for releasably holding a portable device on a user's apparel has a base member with a latch opening for receiving a lock pin projecting from the portable device, a clip for securing the base member to the wearer's apparel, and a latch member movably mounted in the base member for movement between a first position locking the lock pin in the latch opening, and a released position permitting the lock pin to be removed from the latch opening. A manually operable actuator linked to the latch member can be actuated by a user to move the latch member between the locked and released positions. The actuator is moved in a generally horizontal direction transverse to the hanging direction in order to release the latch member. A biasing device biases the latch member towards the locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Clip Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Michael Enkerlin, Ron L. Lawrence
  • Publication number: 20040149797
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Applicant: Hotronic International LTD
    Inventors: Alfred Urleb, Willi Gangl
  • Publication number: 20040129746
    Abstract: A clip construction is provided for an article housing, e.g., a cordless telephone housing, which is movable between a deployed position, and a retracted position, in which the surface of the clip is disposed flush with the outer surface of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventors: Raymond Lee, Zheng Jun Wang
  • Patent number: 6726072
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Assignee: Skyline Toolworks LLC
    Inventor: John B. Rugh
  • Patent number: 6722539
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: Vertex Standard USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Yoshitune Iitsuka
  • Publication number: 20040069821
    Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a rotating detachable belt clip of simple construction and low manufacturing cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2002
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventor: Masatoshi Kobayashi
  • Patent number: 6719178
    Abstract: A chest-mounted paint carrier and method for painting comprises a low profile paint receptacle depending from a mounting plate positioned at a painter's chest level, the paint receptacle hinged and pivoted from the mounting plate such that it is maintained in an upright position at all times, the receptacle having a lower dimension extending not below the painter's waist for ergonomic and efficient placement of the paint receptacle and improved access to the paint. A new method of painting using a chest-mounted paint carrier increases freedom of movement and frees both hands of the painter for other uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Inventor: Robert Lee Taylor
  • Publication number: 20040020950
    Abstract: A bottle is molded into a flask shaped configuration, like a hip flask, resembling a typical ½ pint bottle or a 1 pint whisky bottle or other sizes. It is provided with a unique pivotable belt clip molded into a recess in the back of the bottle. The belt clip does not protrude outside the footprint or exterior contour of the bottle. This sleek design will eliminate any possible snags or gouges when being carried in a pocket or clipped onto the belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventor: Fred Overbay
  • Patent number: 6679406
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masato Sakai, Takeshi Matsuoka, Chikai Yoshimizu, Masanori Watanabe, Katsuhiro Oomori, Takuya Teranishi
  • Publication number: 20030209578
    Abstract: A carrying apparatus and method for a wireless device. The apparatus has a first mating portion coupled to a wireless device case and a second mating portion coupled to a personal item, such as a belt. The first and second mating portions are coupled to each other by the positioning of a magnet proximate the surface of at least one—and preferably both—of the first and second mating portions. Bringing the first and second mating portions into sufficient proximity causes them to be coupled, and permits the use of the apparatus for carrying. When the wireless device needs to be removed for use, a pulling action will separate the first and second mating portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventor: Michael A. Kathrein
  • Publication number: 20030192927
    Abstract: The invention is an assembly for carrying a small item, such as a cell telephone, on one's person. The assembly includes a male and a female fixture, one of which is affixed to the small item (or its carrying case) and the other of which is attached to a convenient site, such as a person's belt, other article of clothing or the dashboard of an automobile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventor: Charles Williams
  • Patent number: 6626336
    Abstract: An adapter system for tools, phones and cases and bags, in particular for mobile phone cases, whereby the adapter system comprises a connector for a multi purpose use, whereby the adapter system comprises 1) an adapter (4) comprising a first washer (4a) having a substantially U-shaped space (11) provided with a flange, and a locking snapping tongue (6, 7), which adapter (4) is arranged to be brought into operation with 2) a holder (9, 22) provided with a second washer (10, 23) arranged to be brought into operation with said flange provided space (11) in said first washer (4a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Inventor: Marcus Krusell
  • Publication number: 20030178455
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: John B. Rugh
  • Publication number: 20030141329
    Abstract: A removable belt clip system for providing easy removal and installation of a post member from a carrying case. The removable belt clip system includes a carrying case, a retaining pocket attached to an exterior surface of the case, a receiver opening within the retaining pocket, a resilient member attached at one end of the receiver opening extending a finite distance toward the opposing end of the receiver opening, and a post member having a flat base removably positioned within the receiver opening. The user inserts a second portion of the flat base into the receiver opening then pushes the post member so that the shaft engages and compresses the resilient member. The user then pushes the first portion of the flat base into the receiver opening and then releases the post member whereby the resilient member forces the flat base away from the resilient member thereby causing the first portion to be catchably received within the retaining pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventor: Daniel Huang
  • Patent number: 6598273
    Abstract: An identification badge is connected to a lanyard using at least two connectors. One of the connectors securely connects a fixture which clasps the identification badge to a buckle. The other connector securely connects the buckle to the lanyard. The connectors are configured to position the badge flat on the shirt or blouse of the wearer so that the visibility of the badge is maximized. The size of the connectors is maintained small. Furthermore, assembly of a lanyard, badge, and buckle combination is made more efficient by making the connectors quick-connect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: J.A.M. Plastics, Inc.
    Inventor: Bruce J. Buettell
  • Patent number: 6575343
    Abstract: An improved holster and mounting bracket assembly made adaptable for use by law enforcement personnel as well as other professionals whom are required to wear for sustained periods of time a handgun, particularly those of the full size service type. The holster generally comprises a handgun pouch having front and back walls substantially symmetrical and parallel to one another, with the walls being held together by a barrel pad and a trigger guard support, a pair of extending straps each being fitted with a snap fastening button to secure the handgun within the handgun pouch, and a push/pull loop integrally made part of the handgun pouch to permit adjustment of the holster without resorting to increased handling of components comprising the handgun.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Inventor: Richard Lee Mossman
  • Publication number: 20030098323
    Abstract: An attachment device for attaching an implement, such as a knife, pager, telephone or the like onto a belt or other garment. The device includes a clip assembly for attachment to the belt, and includes a slot having an end portion circular in shape with a radius larger than the width of the slot. A pin fits into the slot only when at least one flat surface on the neck portion of the pin is parallel to one edge of the slot. The pin is allowed to rotate via the circular shape and the pin having a stem diameter corresponding the circular shape. This provides a locking mechanism where the narrower width of the slot prevents the pin from exiting the slot unless the instrument is turned a specific angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventors: Stewart Taylor, Robert Pearman
  • Patent number: 6550655
    Abstract: Disclosed is a securing device for personal pagers consisting of a plastic holster-type device that includes interchangeable securing means for attaching it to the clothes of the user. The present invention includes a conventional belt clip for attaching to belts and the like as well as a locking straight pin, either of which can be used at any one given time. The incorporation of the pin allows the user to attach the pager to virtually any article of clothing in a secure manner in a situation where the belt clip would be insufficient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Inventor: Shirley Warner
  • Publication number: 20030047575
    Abstract: A belt clip apparatus for releasably holding a portable device on a user's apparel has a base member with a latch opening for receiving a lock pin projecting from the portable device, a clip for securing the base member to the wearer's apparel, and a latch member movably mounted in the base member for movement between a first position locking the lock pin in the latch opening, and a released position permitting the lock pin to be removed from the latch opening. A manually operable actuator linked to the latch member can be actuated by a user to move the latch member between the locked and released positions. The actuator is moved in a generally horizontal direction transverse to the hanging direction in order to release the latch member. A biasing device biases the latch member towards the locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: E. Michael Enkerlin, Ron L. Lawrence
  • Patent number: 6520863
    Abstract: A billiards chalk assembly includes a clip, a billiards chalk holder releasably attached to the clip, and billiards chalk insertable insertable into the holder. The clip includes a base having a retention slot formed thereon for securing the billiard chalk holder. A plate is pivotally attached to the base opposite the chalk holder. A spring is interposed between the base and the plate to maintain the plate in a biased closed position. The retention slot is defined by a lip extending inwardly from a lower edge of the base and forming a groove and an open-faced slot. The chalk holder includes an extension having a post which is insertable into the open-faced slot, and an outwardly extending ridge which is insertable into the groove of the retention slot. A locking mechanism is engageable with the chalk holder and releasably locks the chalk holder in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Creative Inventions
    Inventor: Joseph Porper
  • Patent number: 6513201
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening device for a mobile telecommunication unit, including means for coupling said device to the unit and means for fastening the device to a garment or a belt. According to the invention, the unit includes an orifice with at least one connector for connection to an external automobile vehicle antenna and the coupling means are conformed to be able to cooperate with the orifice and cover the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Alcatel
    Inventors: Olivier Beune, Eric Vermelle
  • Publication number: 20030019895
    Abstract: A holder for golf balls is disclosed that is clipped to the belt or pants of a golfer. The container has a flared opening at the top and has a constricted opening at the bottom. Golf balls are placed in the top opening. The golf ball holder allows for a ball to be removed from the top opening by inserting a finger through the front opening and pushing the top golf ball out of the top flared opening. Pushing the golf ball from the bottom opening may retrieve the remaining golf ball. The golf ball holder works equally well for a right or left-handed person. Apertures are provided in the top surface of the golf ball holder to accept and securely hold golf tees and a golf ball marker. Finally, an area for advertising company or organizations names or logos is provided on the front of the golf ball holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2001
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventor: Frank Childers
  • Publication number: 20030000976
    Abstract: An electronic device holder including a cradle positioned at one end of the holder to support the electronic device. The holder further includes a securing tab assembly formed at the opposite end of the holder to secure or lock the electronic device in the cradle. The securing tab assembly includes a tap resiliently integrated in the structure of the holder so that a user can selectively pull or lift upward to release the electronic device. The holder is adapted to be secured to a spring-operated clip for securing the electronic device to an article of clothing. The holder has integrated therewith a rotatable assembly adapted to be selectively received and rotated about the clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventor: Ron Malhotra
  • Publication number: 20020170933
    Abstract: A tool pouch comprises a back layer of durable sheet material, and an outer layer of compliant material and a stud plate attached to opposite sides of the back layer. The back layer has a front side, a back side, a top edge, and a lower perimeter extending from a first end of the top edge to a second end of the top edge between the front side and the back side. The outer layer of compliant material is attached to front side of the back layer around a majority of the lower perimeter of the back layer, and attached to the back layer between edges of the lower perimeter to form a plurality of pockets. Each of the plurality of pockets has an opening oriented towards the top edge of the back layer. The stud plate is attached to the back side of the back layer, the stud plate comprising a base plate and a stud fixed to the base plate, for providing a freely swiveling, removable attachment to a retainer that may be worn on a user's waistband.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2002
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventor: John H. Martin
  • Publication number: 20020158096
    Abstract: A retaining base for hanging electronic device comprises a clamping plate being coupled to a hanging member through a spring clip. The hanging member has an accommodating recess on one side for receiving two corresponding movable embedding members each having one end passing through an opening thereon and extending to a latch groove disposed on another side of the hanging member, and a board with one end inserted into the gap between the embedding members. When the board being pressed, the embedding members will move in the directions opposite to each other and then latch a hanger of an electronic device being placed into the latch groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventor: Hvo-Sheng Wang
  • Patent number: 6457616
    Abstract: A beltclip-mounted holder assembly allows for the hands-free carrying of a beverage container. The body portion of the holder assembly comprises a plate having a spring-loaded clip used to attach the holder assembly to a person's belt or waistband. A pivotally mounted bracket located near the base of the plate allows a receptacle to move in a pendular manner. The receptacle is insulated and is designed to support a beverage container therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2002
    Inventor: Ronald G. Gagne
  • Publication number: 20020125278
    Abstract: A carrier assembly is adapted for securing a carried article to a human user. The carrier assembly includes a first securing strap secured around the torso of the user at a point below the user's underarms. A second securing strap is secured around the torso of the user at a point just above the user's pelvis. An article attachment mechanism connected between the first securing strap and the second securing strap. In an embodiment, the article attachment mechanism includes an upper attachment assembly connected to the first securing strap, and a lower attachment assembly connected to the second securing strap. A pair of upper securing brackets can be connected to the upper attachment assembly, with a pair of lower securing brackets connected to the lower attachment assembly. First and second connector rods are connected between respective upper securing brackets and lower securing brackets. An adjustment mechanism can be provided on each of the securing brackets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventor: C. Edwin Wagmild
  • Patent number: RE38992
    Abstract: A device (10) is for the attachment of mobile phones or like apparatus to a belt or other garment of a user. The device (10) includes a receptacle body (12) and corresponding flanged lug fastener (11) which is attached to the mobile phone or like apparatus. The receptable receptacle body (12) is adapted to be attached to a belt or the like by means of a clip (14) positioned on the receptable receptacle body (12). The body (12) has an opening (25) located at its top side portion into which the flange of the lug fastener (11) is received with the lug fastener (11) extending through a slot (27) on the receptable receptacle body (12) communicating with the opening (25) such that the mobile phone or like apparatus is positioned outside and adjacent the receptacle body (12) when the lug fastener (11) is received within the receptacle body (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Amtel Technology PTY LTD
    Inventor: Kevin James Whitley