Abstract: A tool carrying device includes a socket having a channel, and one or more tool members each having a head for detachably engaging into the channel for detachably securing the tool member to the socket. The socket includes a front wall having a slot and an orifice for detachably receiving an extension of the head. The socket is disposed on a bracket which may be slidably engaged onto a supporting beam or belt and which may be secured onto the tool member with a fastener belt that may be separated from or may be formed integral with the bracket.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for use with a handheld device. The apparatus includes a panel configured to provide support for the handheld device, defining an aperture and having a mating structure located in the aperture. The apparatus further includes a clip assembly operative to engage an article of clothing and configured to releasably attach to the mating structure, and thereby to impart a first configuration to the apparatus. The apparatus also includes a replacement insert configured to releaseably attach to the mating structure in place of the clip assembly, and thereby to impart a second configuration to the apparatus.

Abstract: An adapter for removably holding a cellular phone on a belt clip to be secured to a belt. The adapter comprises a mounting portion adapted to be mounted to the cellular phone, a holding portion adapted to be received in a U-shaped seat of the belt clip, and a connecting portion between said mounting and holding portions. The connecting portion comprises a hinge means enabling pivotal movements of said holding portion relative to said mounting portion. Due to this structure inadvertent pivotal movements of the cellular phone relative to the belt clip secured to the belt do not result in the adapter being broken off of the cellular phone causing damages to or even destruction of the cellular phone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement for adapting a portable computer or notebook computer to an environment or an application in which no object is available for supporting the portable computer or notebook computer for a user to use. It is featured by comprising: a hanging unit to be coupled to the portable computer (may be or not be a notebook computer) and hanged on the part of a user' body which is above the shoulder of the user; and a propping unit for separating the portable computer from a part of the user's body which is under the shoulder of the user.

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.

Abstract: A low profile quick release assembly for securing and releasing a backpack frame to and from a waist belt which comprises a catch assembly adapted to be secured to the waist belt and a hook assembly adapted to be secured to the backpack frame. The catch assembly has laterally opposed guide surfaces extending downwardly and terminating in a retaining notch, at least one catch surface and a pivot radius formed in the retaining notch. The hook assembly comprises a front surface, a hook and at least one flexible finger having a catch surface formed in the hook assembly. The hook is spaced apart from the front surface to define therewith locating surfaces which terminate in a retaining radius. When the catch assembly and the hook assembly are engaged, the retaining radius seats on the pivot radius in contacting engagement and the catch surface engages the catch slot. The assembly disengages when the rearward angle of the backpack exceeds a predetermined angle with reference to vertical.

Abstract: An accessory holder that is to be used in such a way to securely hold ones accessories like keys (40), cameras (44), cellular phones, pagers, tape measures, and hand drills when they are not in use and to allow the person quick access to these accessories when they are needed. The preferred embodiment uses a modified seat belt buckle to carry A set of keys (40). Female end (25) is attached to the users belt (32) bag, or other convenient location. Male end (24) is attached to the accessory. When the accessory is needed, the user pushes button (26), and the accessory falls into the users hand. To return the accessory to female end (25), male end (24) must be inserted into opening (36). Male end (24) is pushed over the spring loaded locking mechanism and a distinctive “click” is heard once male end (24) is locked in place. The accessory can be conveniently carried in female end (25) until next time it is needed.

Abstract: A pouch assembly is adapted to hold a cellular phone and is adapted to be mounted on a bar. The pouch assembly includes a pouch body, an inverted U-shaped clip, a bar clamping member, a slideable coupling device, and an interlocking device. The pouch body is adapted to receive the cellular phone therein. The inverted U-shaped clip has an anchoring plate portion secured to the pouch body, a resilient engaging portion disposed behind the anchoring plate portion, and a bridging plate portion interconnecting upper ends of the anchoring and resilient engaging portions. The bar clamping member includes a base wall portion and a bar clamp portion connected to the base wall portion and adapted to clamp the bar. The slideable coupling device is formed on and couples slideably and removably the resilient engaging portion of the clip and the base wall portion of the bar clamping member.

Abstract: A holder for a pager, handy phone or similar portable apparatus includes a body for removably receiving the apparatus and a clip removably mounted to the body. A guide is formed on one surface of the body and includes a pair of parallel rails. An engaging portion is included in the clip and includes a pair of ridges slidingly engageable with the rails. A locking device is provided on the guide and engaging portion for selectively locking or unlocking them to or from each other. The locking device is implemented by a recess and a lug respectively positioned between one of the rails and ridges and between the other of the rails and ridges. A slit surrounds the lug while the lug is connected to one side of the wall of the slit and elastically deformable toward and away from the recess. The recess and lug mate with each other when the engaging portion is slid into the guide.

Abstract: A releasable coupling for a suspension stud on a first face wall, especially of a mobile telephone. The coupling includes an orifice made in the wall and a device for axial retention of the stud, a coupling end of which is accommodated in the orifice in order to perform the coupling. The retention device includes a rod which passes through the orifice and is provided at its free end with a device for bearing axially on the perimeter of the orifice. The retention device can move, along a coupling path, between a coupling position in which the bearing device is applied against the wall and an uncoupled position in which the axial bearing device is disengaged from the wall. A device is furthermore provided for immobilizing the retention device with respect to the wall in its coupling position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holding device for a cordless telephone with a first holding element (3) on a garment, especially on a belt, and a second holding element (5) on the telephone. In order to enable comfortable handling, it is intended that the first holding element (3) comprises a projecting hook (4) and the second holding element (5) an opening (6) in the housing for the lockable receipt of the hook (4).

Abstract: A heat insulating and fire resistant container for storing and protecting a life line, comprising (a) a bottom section fabricated from heat insulating, fire resistant material, (b) a continuous wall section fabricated heat insulating, fire resistant material and having a first end and a second end, the bottom section being attached to the first end of the wall section, the wall section having an interior side and an exterior side, the bottom section and wall section cooperating to define an interior compartment for receiving a life line, (c) means for securing one end of the life line to the container; and (d) closure means for closing the interior compartment.

Abstract: A pegged holster and a means of supporting such holster. The holster is capable of being worn under the arm without the aid of shoulder straps. The holster is also capable of being manufactured such that the heighth of the holster from the belt line and/or the arm pit can be easily adjusted for individuals using such devices. The holster can also be easily exchanged for other holsters to accommodate various calibers and sizes of weapons.

Abstract: A belt pack including a rigid bag fixed within a carrier including belt loops with the bag and carrier configured to the waist area of a wearer. The bag includes an integral cover with cooperating latch components on the bag and carrier for releasably retaining the cover closed.

Abstract: A holder for keys on rings has a belt retaining flattened loop through which a belt passes. The flattened loop has a front face formed by a short top leg and a longer bottom leg that is bent inwardly to resiliently engage the front surface of the belt to prevent the device from inadvertently sliding off the belt. The lower leg forms a bight that holds a clasp member of a clasp and receptacle combination well known in the art of molded plastic strap buckles on luggage. The receptacle member that releasably locks onto the clasp member is constructed to hold one or more rings of keys. The receptacle member with its keys can be released and reattached to the belt with one hand. The belt retaining portion may be removed from or attached to the belt without unbuckling the belt.

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 body (12) is adapted to be attached to a belt or the like by means of a clip (14) positioned on the receptable 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 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).

Abstract: A paint container system for attachment to a person that maintains a substantially vertical position regardless of the position of the person. The inventive device includes a tubular belt adapter for removably attaching to a conventional hip belt, a shaft having a flanged end extending from the belt adapter, a container having a receiver aperture within an upper portion for removably receiving the shaft, and a bracket having a pair of resilient clips attached thereto for attaching within the container. The container preferably has four side walls, a floor and an upper open end. An extended portion from the container includes the receiver aperture for receiving the shaft of the belt adapter. The container swivels upon the shaft of the belt adapter during use thereby maintaining the container in a substantially vertical position at all times regardless of the position of the user. The bracket for supporting a paintbrush is positionable about the upper rim of the container in any desired located.

Abstract: A cellular telephone clip is constructed to include a mount fastened to a cellular telephone or cellular telephone bag, a hollow holder base for securing the mount, the holder base having a front coupling chamber, a back receiving chamber, and a slot communicating between the coupling chamber and the receiving chamber, a locating block mounted in the back receiving chamber and forced by a springy holding down plate to insert through the slot into the coupling chamber and to lock the mount after insertion of the mount in the coupling chamber, a spring-supported push button coupled to the base holder and moved between a first position where the locating block is moved away from the slot for the access of the mount to the coupling chamber, and a second position where the locating block is engaged into the slot to lock the mount in the coupling chamber, a locating cover plate fastened to the holder base at the back, and a clamping plate pivoted to the locating cover plate and retained in the clamping position by

Abstract: A pneumatic tool and line accessory for retaining an air line to air tool, and, in the alternative, an air line to an air compressor outlet fitting, and the like, and for securing an air line to a ladder, a scaffold and the like. The system thus provided also prevents accidental injury to workers. “LINE TAMER SYSTEM” is an easy-to-use accessory for air tools, air lines, and the like. “LINE TAMER SYSTEM” takes all tension of an air line off the worker, making the air line manageable and provides a means of securing the air line to a ladder, scaffold, etc.

Abstract: An integrally molded clip (10) and clip assembly (30) has a back (11), a front (12), a bridging member (13) and spigot guide tracks (20). Front (12) has a socket (15) and a locking member (16) that is biased to a spigot locking position and having a free end providing part of a side wall (18) of socket (15). Locking member (16) is pivotal about a pivotal axis (21) provided by a pivotal mount (22) on front (12) and has a lock release member (23) extending away from socket (15). A protrusion (24) in socket (15) is biased by a rib (25) to engage one of slots (34) on a spigot (31) that enables different locking positions of a portable electronic device using assembly (30). The device is rotatable when spigot (31) is engaged with socket (15) and detachable from clip (10) when a user actuates lock release member (23).

Abstract: A support member and detachable container mounting, which includes a support member, for example, a shoulder strap, a container having a top mounting hole, a flexible suspension member having one end fixedly connected to the support member and an opposite end terminating in a T-shaped end piece inserted through the mounting hole on the container by force to suspend the container from the support member, and loop and hook materials respectively provided at the support member and the T-shaped end piece of the flexible suspension member for enabling the T-shaped end piece of the flexible suspension member to be secured to the support member.

Abstract: A releasable holder for a portable communication device including a base clip adapted to secure to a carrier such as a belt and an article clip adapted to secure to the portable communication device. The base clip includes a channel having a bottom and side walls extending between open opposite ends with overlying flanges on both side walls spaced a selected distance from the channel bottom, and a locking tab extending into an opening in the channel bottom, a biasing member biasing the locking tab into the channel bottom opening. The base clip is securable to the carrier with the channel in a generally horizontal orientation. Two user engageable release tabs adjacent the channel opposite ends are adapted to move the locking tab against the biasing of the biasing member responsive to movement of one release tab toward the other.

Abstract: The invention is a holder to hold a tool, such as a carpenter's square, which has a flat planar surface with multiple edges and has attached to one of the edges a perpendicularly mounted planar flange. The flange of the tool has a detent recess therein to cooperate with a button detent in the scabbard. The scabbard is mounted to a carrying sheath by means of a pintle and gudgeon attachment to allow free rotation of the scabbard for ease of manipulation by the user. The scabbard is a generally hollow elongated rectangular configured member wherein the flange of the tool slides into the hollow interior of the scabbard and slides down through a slot in one wall of the scabbard until the detent recess impinges upon the button detent to thereby secure the tool within the scabbard. The scabbard detent means may take several configurations, but mainly will be effective in using a leaf detent button mechanism or a self-contained spring loaded button detent mechanism.

Abstract: A sports utility belt includes a belt adapted to be worn around the waste of a player, and a bat holder attached to the belt and adapted to hold either a baseball or softball bat. The bat holder has an inner surface contoured to fit a portion of the bat and hold the bat in a substantially horizontal position behind the player. The bat holder is preferably made from two sections separated by a living hinge that allows the bat holder to open and close. The sports utility belt may also include a pouch attached to the belt to hold a baseball or softball and a strap adapted to secure a baseball or softball glove to the belt.

Abstract: A carry clip for a semiautomatic pistol, such as a .45 caliber, is attached to the slide stop of the weapon. The clip is kept small so it does not effect the bulk, weight or balance of the weapon. The clip may be rounded to avoid digging into material it is clipped over. The interior surface may be flat or rounded to provide a snug fit.

Abstract: A retainer system for a rod and a mounting device for storing the rod utilizing the retainer system are provided. The retainer system has a retainer portion or rest for receiving the rod and a rod engagement means for closely mounting on a rod. The rod engagement means has a hook shaped structure at one end. The retainer portion has a retainer back which includes a material engagement means and a support. The material engagement means in one embodiment is clip-like and is used to clasp material such as a belt or a waist band, thereby attaching the retainer portion to a person wishing to transport a rod or fish using a rod. The support is bowl-like and has a lip. Preferably the lip is configured so as to firmly engage the hook shaped structure of the rod engagement means when the hook shaped structure is mounted thereon. The retainer back is resilient and semi-flexible.

Abstract: A socket retainer and utility belt for using same to allow maintenance or construction personnel to quickly identify and gain access to a particularly sized socket. The present invention provides a socket retainer, preferably adapted to be worn on a utility belt, wherein a plurality of socket retainers are strung from the utility belt, with each socket retainer being adapted to hold a particular socket. Each socket retainer includes a mechanism for retaining a socket thereon, and a mechanism for releasing a socket therefrom when it is so desired by the worker. As opposed to prior art systems, the present system increases the efficiency of the worker in that less time is required for searching for the socket of interest.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holder (1) for receiving an object (8) provided with a button (7), such as a cellular telephone. The holder (1) is provided with a receiving passage (5) for receiving the button (7), a resilient stop (10) for securing the button (7) in the receiving passage (5) when the object (8) provided with a button (7) is arranged in the holder, and a device for releasing the resilient stop (10), comprising a push button (12) located opposite the opening of the receiving passage. The holder (1) is characterized in that the releasable stop (10) and the push button (12) is one integral unit (13) which is pivotally arranged about an axis of rotation in the holder, wherein at least one resilient element is provided for countering rotation of the integral unit (13). Moreover the push button (12) is so arranged relative to the axis of rotation, that the resilient stop (10) may be released by pushing the push button (12).

Abstract: A quick release assembly for releasing a backpack from a waistbelt which comprises a socket and a probe. The socket is adapted to secure the waistbelt and the probe is secured to a backpack. The probe is adapted to matably engage the socket and is configured for forward and backward rotatable movement in the socket. The socket has a recess and means for engaging catch surfaces of the probe. When the angular displacement of the probe from the socket exceeds a predetermined design angle the probe is released from the socket.

Abstract: An attachment system for temporarily attaching a portable apparatus, such as a mobile phone, to a belt or the like. The system preferably comprises a pocket-shaped apparatus casing (2), a holder (10) connected to a back plate, by means of which the apparatus can be temporarily attached to the casing, fastening members (42, 44), by means of which the casing can be fastened to a belt, the dashboard of a car or the like, and an annular connecting member (36) attached to the portable apparatus, by means of which the apparatus in a given position can be connected to the holder in the back plate by means of a gap (40) formed in the connecting member.

Abstract: A load supporting waist belt comprising four separate articulated sections including front and rear belt straps and right and left hip pieces with adjustable connectors on the front and rear belt straps allowing adjustment for waist size and location of hip sections squarely on the wearer's hips. The hip pieces are stiff members capable of supporting tool hangers, pouches and the like and are provided with accompanying hip pads for contacting the wearer's hips. Brackets are used to lower the load attachment points to a position below the waist and in the area of the connection of the thigh bone to the hip of the wearer. A slide bar release mechanism is disclosed for detachably connecting loads to the support pivots. A shoulder harness is connected at pivotal anchor points on each hip section.

Abstract: A reversible fishing rod holster comprising a hip plate and a tube configured to receive a fishing rod. The hip plate includes at least one slot configured to enable a hip plate to be attached to a belt. The hip plate further includes at least one aperture configured to receive at least one fastener attached to the tube for removably attaching the tube to the hip plate. The tube receives the handle end of the fishing rod, securing it for hands free fishing. The tube includes at least one fastener for removable attachment to the hip plate. The tube further includes an inner sleeve configured to house an extendible spike. The spike may be extended and secured in the ground, allowing the user to move away from the water. The holster includes at least one fastener to secure the spike in place. The holster is reversibly configured for attachment to the right or left side of the user's belt, for right and left-handed use.

Abstract: A firearm support includes an elongated tubular member. A receptacle attachable to a user worn belt supports a first end of the tubular member. An attachment member on a second end of the tubular member movably attaches the tubular member to a firearm. The attachment member allows pivotal movement of the firearm to form a first substantially vertical storage position in the receptacle to a substantially horizontal firing position. The receptacle enables universal movement of the tubular member relative to the receptacle. The tubular member may be formed of two telescopingly extendible members lockable in a selected extended position.

Abstract: A retainer device (10) for holding tools (12) in a removable manner to a utility belt (14) and a wall (16) comprising a plurality of clip members (18). A facility (20) is for mounting the clip members (18) to the utility belt (14) and the wall (16). A plurality of stud members (22) are provided. An assemblage (24) is for affixing each of the stud members (22) to a tool (12). In a first instance, each tool (12) with one stud member (22) can quickly engage with and disengage from any one clip member (18) on the utility belt (14) for work purposes. In a second instance, each tool (12) with one stud member (22) can quickly engage with and disengage from any one clip member (18) on the wall (16) for storage purposes.

Abstract: A harness to enable the wearer to carry an article such as breathing apparatus comprises a waist belt (9) carrying a waist plate (1) to which a back plate (21) is secured. The harness includes shoulder straps (20) and a coupling (41,50) for securing the article to it. The back plate (21) is moveable with respect to the waist plate (1) to facilitate movement of the wearer's body.

Abstract: A storage box structure for hanging on a waist belt, which includes an elongated box body having an inner plate and a partition plate attached to the inner plate. An opening is provided in the inner plate and a hook passes through the opening. The hook is connected to one end of a rope that passes through a hole in the bottom of the storage box and extends from the interior of the box body to the outside of the box body. The other end of the rope is secured to the bottom of the box body by a snap. The box body also has provided with an insulation slot formed on a back wall thereof that can receive the free end of the hook. Engagement and disengagement of the hook with the insertion slot can be controlled by and the rope. The storage box can be firmly attached to a waist belt without dropping and without taking off the waist belt. In addition, when in use on a waist belt, the storage box can freely move up and down for accommodating a user's movements without causing any discomfort to the user.

Abstract: A turkey call holding leg harness is provided including a pair of straps each having a pair of ends including a first free end and a second end. The second finds have buckles mounted thereon for releasably coupling with the first free ends to define closed loops. Further provided is a pair of adjustable plates mounted between the straps for releasably containing a turkey call.

Abstract: A quiver assembly and mounting arrangement for positioning a supply of arrows along the lower leg of an archer. The mounting arrangement includes a base member having a first end, a second end, and a support portion between the first and second ends. The first end of the base member is coupled to an upper attachment strap that surrounds the lower leg of the archer to securely hold the first end of the base member in position relative to an upper portion of the archer's leg. A lower attachment strap is coupled to the second end of the base member to hold the second end of the base member in position relative to a lower portion of the archer's leg. The lower attachment strap is looped about the foot of the archer, and is preferably formed from a loop of elastic material such that the quiver mounting arrangement can be used with a wide variety of footwear. A mounting bracket is retained on the base member and receives and retains a mounting portion of the quiver.

Abstract: A ready to use, self contained article holding device for use on clothing to hold and support articles of a suitable kind like single use cameras. This device has on one end a protective liner (51) that is peeled off to expose an adhesive (50) that is on the back of a fastening strip (48) for attachment to an article. A fastening material (52) on the reverse side of fastening strip (48) is joined to a complementary fastening material (38) on a fastening strip (46) that is connected by an adhesive back on the second fastener strip (46) to the larger front side of a securing mechanism base (42). Securing mechanism base (42) is made from a sturdy, nonharmful material so that it can support-the weight of an attached item and not damage clothing from which it is held. Fastening strips (48 & 46) are made of material that will allow repeated releasing and replacing of attached products without reduction in holding ability.

Abstract: A portable radio-cassette adapter plate which is secured to a portable radio. An offset belt clip is secured to the portable radio-cassette adapter plate by an offset belt clip tether which is adjustable in length. By clamping the offset belt clip to a waistband or belt of a user, the portable radio is suspended comfortably by the offset belt clip tether. The distance which the portable radio is suspended below the waistband or belt of the user may be varied for comfort according to personal preference.

Abstract: A unibody, combination grip plate and appendage fastening means constructed in such a manner so as to be received at the frame of a handgun. The unibody grip plate and appendage fastening means is affixed to the handle of a handgun; the appendage fastening means portion, which is camouflaged and concealable behind a user's wearing apparel, lifts and moves independently away from the grip plate portion permitting Total Weapon Concealment (TWC) of a handgun inside the waistband (IWB) between the user's torso and trouser, or other wearing apparel) completely below the belt line (BBL). A handgun that is equipped with the principal object can be placed IWB in a comfortable and secure fashion. The appendage fastening means facilitates TWC of a handgun BBL, yet the principal object allows a person who is covertly carrying a handgun fingertip access and immediate use.

Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly for mounting a night vision device to a headmount apparatus, made up of an attachment member, a mounting bracket and a hinge. The attachment member attaches the mounting bracket assembly to the headmount. The mounting bracket is generally U-shaped for holding a night vision device. The mounting bracket includes a coupling pad disposed at an end of the mounting bracket for receiving a coupling member attached to the night vision device, and a spring clip attached to the coupling pad for locking the coupling member of the night vision device to the coupling pad. The hinge couples the mounting bracket to the attachment member, and includes a pivot mechanism for allowing articulated movement of the mounting bracket relative to the attachment member.

Abstract: A holder assembly for cellular phones is disclosed. The holder assembly allows a cellular phone to be smoothly rotated around a holding button in either direction when a user, having the phone on his belt, is seated and presses against the top end of the phone. Therefore, the holder assembly allows the phone to be almost free from pressing against a user's body when the user is seated. The holder assembly overloads or tensions neither the clip of the holder nor a user's belt, thereby allowing the clip to be free from being deformed and the user's belt to be free from being unexpectedly torn. The holding button may be attached to a cellular phone or a phone case.

Abstract: A tool support apparatus is provided for supporting a hand-held tool, particularly a pneumatic tool, connected to a line, such as a pneumatic line, from a waistbelt of a user of the tool. The tool support apparatus includes a holder attachable to a waistbelt and a pivotally movable support plate attached to the holder. The support plate defines a recessed and open-sided passage therethrough for receiving an adapter attached in-line between a hand-held tool and operatively connected line. The adapter defines a central passage therethrough between opposing first and second open ends. The first open end is adapted for attachment to a hand-held tool, such as a pneumatic tool, and the second open end is adapted for attachment to a line, such as a pneumatic line, whereby the line is in gaseous communication with the tool through the central passage of the adapter.

Abstract: A tool hanging device having two parts. One part is attached to a tool. The second part is a slotted member which is attached to a support surface such as a person's belt. One of the parts such as the part attached to the tool has a button held to the end of an oblong stud. The slotted member which is attached to the person's belt has a front plate with a V-shaped opening and at the bottom of the V-shaped opening is a throat into which the oblong stud will only fit lengthwise. Below the throat is an enlarged stud holding area. The button holds the stud and thus, the tool, in the slotted member and the tool is permitted to hang freely supported by the slotted member. The tool is removed by rotating the tool 90.degree. from a free-hanging position to orient the oblong stud so that it will pass upwardly through the throat.

Abstract: An attachment for mounting an object on a belt or the like, including a spring clip having a U-shape with first and second arms joined at a bight, an arrangement for mounting the first arm of the clip on a face of the object, a pin support carried on the object, the pin support having spaced arms projecting from the face of the object and aligned openings in the spaced arms, and a pin for positioning in the aligned openings for maintaining the free end of the second arm in position between the pin and the face of the object. The free end of the second arm has an inward bend towards the first arm and an outward bend away from the first arm defining a groove for receiving the pin.

Abstract: Binoculars having a neck strap and a pair of connectors removeably connecting opposite ends of the neck strap to a body of the binoculars. Each connector including a male member and a female member with associated structural members permitting each male member to be used with only one female member. Each male member being fixedly joined to opposite ends of said strap. Each of said connectors being low profile when the members are joined and appearing to be an integrated and structural part of the binoculars body.

Abstract: The backpack includes a pin that extends from a first frame. The first frame supports a bag or equipment that is carried by an end user. The backpack also includes a second frame that is worn by the end user. The second frame has a spring biased lock rod that moves between a lock position and a release position. In the lock position the rod engages the pin and attaches the first frame to the second frame. The lock rod is attached to a cord which can be pulled to move the rod to the release position. To release the backpack, the end user pulls the cord to disengage the lock rod from the pin. The pin is then separated from the rod to release the first frame from the second frame. The backpack can be re-attached by inserting the pin with the spring biased lock rod.

Abstract: A fastening for securing an apparatus, such as a pager or a mobile telephone, to a belt is disclosed. The fastening includes a body, a board and a flexure strip attached to the apparatus. The body defines a recess in a front portion thereof for receiving the flexure strip and has a plurality of ratchet teeth uniformly distributed at two opposed sides of a rear portion thereof. The board is movably received in the rear portion of the body and has pawls integrally formed thereon for engaging with respective pair of the ratchet teeth. The pawls has a press bar integrally formed therebetween and a hook is integrally formed at a rear end of the board for abutting the belt. By this arrangement, a space is defined between the board and the back of the apparatus, which can be adjusted and adapted for receiving different belts with various widths. Also, the direction of each ratchet tooth is configured to enable the board to move only toward the front portion of the body so that the belt can be securely gripped.

Abstract: A mobile telephone fastening includes a cramping member and a gripping member. The cramping member has a base attached to a back of the mobile telephone and a buckle integrally extending from the base. The buckle has two opposed long edges and two opposed short edges. The gripping member includes an enclosure with a longitudinal recess, a press button received in the enclosure, a swing plate pivotedly engage with the enclosure, and an inverted-U-shaped flexure strip. The longitudinal recess has a circular space defined at a lower portion thereof. The swing plate has a protrusion extending into the longitudinal recess of the enclosure. In operation, the two opposed short edges of the buckle can be inserted into the recess and urge the protrusion of the swing plate to retract. When the buckle reaches the circular space of the recess and force applied on the protrusion by the buckle is removed, the protrusion will restore to project beyond the enclosure.