With Leg Strap Patents (Class 224/661)
  • Patent number: 11470950
    Abstract: A tactical belt or belt accessory system comprising an integral single layer strap having a two opposite ends, a top edge and a bottom edge, and at least one row of a plurality of openings distributed lengthwise along the strap between the two opposite ends, the openings being separated by links that are an integral part of the single layer strap, the openings configured to facilitate attachment of MOLLE-compatible accessories along a horizontal axis or a vertical axis without skipping any of the links.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Inventor: David Robert L. Hawkins
  • Patent number: 11378356
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a thigh mount assembly, to mount and to support an implement (such as a handgun, for example), an implement holster (such as a handgun holster or shell, for example), or the like, along with one or more accessories (duty pouches such as magazine carriers, a baton holder, a pepper spray canister, flashlight, or other carriers or accessories, for example) in a variety of configurations while worn on a person. Alternately, the thigh mount assembly may be used as a support for additional accessories (e.g., weapons, tools, instruments, supplies, etc.) as desired, such as accessories that are desired to be carried on the person. The assembly includes one or more removable or permanent attachment devices that may be used to temporarily or permanently attach the one or more accessories, as well as multiple attachment points that may also be used in like manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Inventors: Timothy Treto, Taylor Vold, Drew Stephens
  • Patent number: 11320235
    Abstract: A firearm carrier that is design and configured to hold a firearm. In one embodiment, the firearm is a pump-action (or slide-action) firearm, such as a scattergun. The firearm can have a rear portion with a pistol grip, and a forward portion with a barrel and a pump-action (or slide-action) receiver. The firearm carrier can be secured to a user's waist and leg, and then the firearm can be removably secured to the firearm carrier. Advantageously, the firearm carrier is configured to receive a portion of the barrel of the firearm and can thus be secured to the firearm carrier. The firearm can also be rapidly removed from the firearm carrier should the user desire to remove the firearm from the firearm carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Inventor: David John Fischer
  • Patent number: 10473428
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a ankle holster assembly to mount and to support an implement (such as a handgun, for example) or an implement holster (such as a handgun holster, for example), or the like, in a variety of configurations. The ankle holster assembly includes a base having a receiver and a post having a shaft, the shaft arranged to be inserted into the receiver to removably couple the post to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas Tedder, Taylor Vold, Nathan Eshleman
  • Patent number: 9814298
    Abstract: A pack having a body defining a volume for the containment of items. The body has a height, width, and depth, and, optionally, at least one body strap coupled to the pack body. An elevator system is associated with a compartment of the pack. The elevator system includes: (i) a cradle that is movable upwardly and downwardly in the compartment and which is configured with a support portion to receive an item storable in the compartment; and (ii) a coupling system that couples the cradle to a user grasp element disposed on the pack. The pulling of the grasp element lifts the cradle from a lower position in the compartment to a raised position. The raising of the cradle is sufficient to allow a stored item that is enclosable in the compartment to protrude from the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: The North Face Apparel Corp.
    Inventors: Matthew Edward Paduano, Christopher K. Tagumi
  • Publication number: 20150014382
    Abstract: A retaining apparatus includes a body having retainers for securing a plurality of tools thereto. A first and second hanger each has a first and second end. The hanger first ends each include an attachment member securable to a wearer. The hanger second ends each are secured to the body. The first hanger is spaced from the second hanger along a longitudinal extent of the body. A leg strap is secured to the body, and the leg strap includes a fastening device to allow the leg strap to be opened and closed and secured around the thigh of a wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventor: Ian Hintze
  • Patent number: 8678259
    Abstract: An apparatus for carrying flying discs in such a way that the apparatus does not interfere with the selection and throwing of the flying discs. In one embodiment, a flying disc caddy includes a holster, a belt, and a strap. The holster includes a pouch and dividers. The dividers are spaced apart inside the pouch to form pockets or slots. The pockets receive individual flying discs. The holster is slideably attached to a belt. The belt is configured to wrap around the waist of a disc golf player. The belt secures the holster such that the opening of the holster is aligned to the waist. The holster is also attached to a strap. The strap is configured to wrap around the thigh of a disc golf player. The strap secures the lower end of the pouch to the thigh such that the pouch does not flail during play.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Inventor: Nathan W. Hurst
  • Patent number: 8668122
    Abstract: A tablet computer accessory system for holding a tablet computer includes a base; a plurality of holding straps extending from the base, the plurality of straps each forming a loop, each loop oriented on a corner of the tablet computer; a lanyard interconnected with the base; a handle interconnected with the base; a hanging strap interconnected with a carabineer, the hanging strap attached to the base; and a leg strap interconnected with the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Case, Dennis Balchunas
  • Patent number: 8616426
    Abstract: The present invention includes a mountable holster for a package of stick electrodes and methods for mounting electrodes to an operator. In a particular embodiment, a mountable holster includes an electrode storage cavity extending longitudinally between a top receiving end and a bottom retaining end, a first surrounding member extending laterally about a perimeter of the electrode storage cavity, the first surrounding member forming the top receiving end of the holster; a pair of vertical members each extending longitudinally about the cavity along opposite sides of the cavity between the first surrounding strap and the bottom retaining end; a leg band extending from the holster and configured to be secured about a leg of an operator; and, a belt mount extending from the holster and configured to be secured to a belt of the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Lincoln Global, Inc.
    Inventors: Emiddio G. Carlozzi, Gregory A. Gerth, Herbert H. Matthews, III
  • Patent number: 8292073
    Abstract: A fitting system cart is provided for golf club heads and shafts which have releasable connections between the golf club head and the shaft. The fitting system cart includes a base with a back panel, two side panels, and a top panel which all define an interior portion, a shaft container, and a set of golf club head cases. The fitting system cart may include two door panels connected to the base and movable between an open and closed position. The fitting system cart may include a set of cases for carrying golf club heads. The cases may have a bottom portion for holding golf club heads and a top portion connected to the bottom portion, wherein the top portion rotates between an open and a closed position. The shaft container may have a configuration wherein the shaft container is closed, and a configuration wherein the shaft container is open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventors: James S. Thomas, Robert Lukasiewicz
  • Publication number: 20120205417
    Abstract: An apparatus for carrying flying discs in such a way that the apparatus does not interfere with the selection and throwing of the flying discs. In one embodiment, a flying disc caddy includes a holster, a belt, and a strap. The holster includes a pouch and dividers. The dividers are spaced apart inside the pouch to form pockets or slots. The pockets receive individual flying discs. The holster is slideably attached to a belt. The belt is configured to wrap around the waist of a disc golf player. The belt secures the holster such that the opening of the holster is aligned to the waist. The holster is also attached to a strap. The strap is configured to wrap around the thigh of a disc golf player. The strap secures the lower end of the pouch to the thigh such that the pouch does not flail during play.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventor: Nathan W. Hurst
  • Patent number: 8205376
    Abstract: A system for carrying and changing pre-rigged fish hooks comprising a fish hook carrying device including a flexible support structure having a hook retainer end and line retainer end. The hook retainer end includes a fish hook retainer and the line retainer end includes a plurality of sleeves. Each separate sleeve is for accepting a weight attached to the line of a different pre-rigged fish hook. Each separate weight provides a constant downward straightening force on the line to which it is attached when the carrying device is flexed by a fisherman. The system may further include pairs of indicia, one on the hook retainer and one on a corresponding sleeve, to aid a visually impaired fisherman to keep the line of each pre-rigged fish hook untangled along the support structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Inventor: Jeffrey W. Hughes
  • Patent number: 8196792
    Abstract: A mounting plate and leg harness assembly for carrying holsterable items having a rigid center portion and vertically disposed sides and two spaced side panels integral with a respective side of the center portion, each side panel having an outside edge, a first pair of vertically spaced elongate slots located adjacent the center portion and a second pair of vertically spaced elongate slots located adjacent the outside edge. Two horizontally disposed straps are threaded through the respective upper and lower slots with the straps spanning the center portion. The side panels are bendable adjacent the respective sides of the center portion to conform the plate to the shape of the leg of a wearer when the straps are tightened. A vertical adjustable strap is mounted to the plate for connection to a belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Inventor: Norman E. Clifton, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8146785
    Abstract: An apparatus for tethering tool(s) to a worker, object, support or the like, allows single or multiple tools to remain in close proximity to the worker for easy access and use. The tool(s) remain secured, so as not to fall out of the worker's range or fall to a point where the tools become lost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Inventor: George E. Pruitt
  • Publication number: 20110290845
    Abstract: A fishing pole support system for mounting and supporting a fishing pole comprising: a waist belt, where said waist belt is capable being is strapped around a user's waist; a Velcro strap, where said Velcro strap extends around the outer portion of the belt; a rod holder provided on one side of the belt; a leg strap, where said strap that extends vertically downward from the belt; and a means to secure the leg strap to the leg of the user. The belt may be adjusted and secured through the use of the Velcro strap. The rod holder may be a loop type of holder that provides a mechanism to insert a fishing rod there through. In one particular embodiment, adjustment buckles are provided along the length of the leg strap and provide a mechanism to vertically adjust the leg strap to suit the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventor: WILLIE JACKSON
  • Patent number: 7950554
    Abstract: A harness 10 for supporting at least two firearm accessories from a wearer's belt includes a primary support 20, a belt latch 22 for removably connecting the primary support to the belt, and a curvilinear rail 16 secured to the primary support opposite the belt latch for positioning about the thigh of the user. The rail 16 may support a handgun holster 12 and one or more other firearm accessories 14 each spaced along the rail. A strap 30 is provided for removably connecting the rail to the thigh of the wearer. A harness may also support a rail directly from the wearer's belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Inventors: Brian Hoffner, Thomas M. Morin, Cecil Going
  • Publication number: 20110101061
    Abstract: An escape/ladder belt and harness assembly having an improved attachment arrangement and adjustment capabilities. The assembly features a waist belt having a coupling and fastener each featuring at least two slots separated by at least one bar. The fastener being connectable to the coupling to enable the waist belt to fasten around a user. The waist belt being removeably attached to an article worn by the user through a plurality of tabs. At least some of the tabs fastening the coupling and fastener to the article. The waist belt extending around the user and though a tension adjustment buckle so as to allow for waist tension to be set by pulling the free end of the waist belt in an intuitive forward motion that provides for improved tightening around the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Alan W. Schierenbeck, Linda B. Shingleton
  • Patent number: 7931179
    Abstract: A holder for compound tray and tools that includes a flexible sheet assembly that is removably mounted to a belt positioned around a user's waist. The sheet assembly includes a number of pockets with magnets designed for holding tools inside. Reinforcement members are mounted to the upper and lower edges of the sheet assembly to hold the sheet assembly in an extended position yet there are no reinforcement members along the lateral edges to still permit some flexibility of the sheet assembly. A tray holder assembly is mounted to the reinforcement adjacent to the lower edge. A tray holder supporting assembly, like cords, keeps the tray holder in a substantially horizontal position. Magnetic elements that are mounted to the tray and tray holder cause the tray to come toward the tray holder providing stability to the structure. Locking members can also be removably mounted to the tray and tray holder assembly to keep them together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Inventor: Juan Carlos Cuellar
  • Publication number: 20100308096
    Abstract: The present invention includes a mountable holster for a package of stick electrodes and methods for mounting electrodes to an operator. In a particular embodiment, a mountable holster includes an electrode storage cavity extending longitudinally between a top receiving end and a bottom retaining end, a first surrounding member extending laterally about a perimeter of the electrode storage cavity, the first surrounding member forming the top receiving end of the holster; a pair of vertical members each extending longitudinally about the cavity along opposite sides of the cavity between the first surrounding strap and the bottom retaining end; a leg band extending from the holster and configured to be secured about a leg of an operator; and, a belt mount extending from the holster and configured to be secured to a belt of the operator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: LINCOLN GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: EMIDDIO G. CARLOZZI, GREGORY A. GERTH, HERBERT H. MATTHEW, III
  • Publication number: 20100294821
    Abstract: A holster for carrying a welding/cutting torch system comprising two bottles, an igniter, a torch and respective interconnecting hoses between respective valves for the two bottles and the torch, the holster having a main panel serving as a back panel of the holster and two separate bottle pouches attached to a front side of the main panel. Each bottle pouch has an open top sized and configured to slide and store therein respective welding/cutting bottles leaving an upper portion of the bottles extending above the open top. An igniter pouch and torch pouch are included which are sized and configured to slide and store therein the corresponding igniter and torch. The holster is strapped to a user's thigh and may also be secured using straps from the main panel to a user's waist belt or draped around a shoulder. A pouch is also provided for storing the system hoses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventor: Laci Szabo
  • Patent number: 7766203
    Abstract: An apparatus suitable for securing a tool holster to the thigh of a user which apparatus is particularly adapted for use in connection with diving tools and underwater use. The apparatus utilizes an arrangement of straps and fittings to securely position the diving tool holster on the user's thigh when the user is actively moving underwater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Inventor: Baine Marinaj
  • Patent number: 7681255
    Abstract: A tactical pair of pants for police, military or other weapon-carrying personnel has a cargo pocket system that functions to store items in several pocket compartments in a normal cargo pocket configuration, or to carry a thigh rig holster for a pistol, in a dedicated position between cargo pocket compartments without blocking access to the pocket compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: 5.11 Inc.
    Inventors: Francisco J. Morales, Cory Nykoluk
  • Patent number: 7669742
    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: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Inventor: Derek Rush
  • Publication number: 20090302082
    Abstract: An apparatus allows for holding articles at an appendage, for example, the thigh, of the user, allowing the user to move unrestrained, unimpaired and unobstructed. The apparatus allows the user to hold numerous and important articles on their person during numerous physical and athletic activities, such as jogging, exercising, or walking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventor: Jeffery A. Freeny
  • Publication number: 20090218379
    Abstract: This invention provides a holster for a concealed handheld firearm, wherein there is a back panel with a relatively stiff frame, and a front panel with latching means that swings open and away from the body of the person wearing the holster. When the front panel is opened, the firearm is exposed for easy and rapid withdrawal for use, and simultaneously, the interior of the front panel is exposed to view and displays credentials of the wearer to carry and use a concealed firearm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: John Harris, Ennis R. Harris
  • Patent number: 7571839
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a load bearing apparatus, and more particularly, to a passive exoskeleton whereby a load may be placed on the passive exoskeleton and thereby transfer weight of the load from the passive exoskeleton to a ground surface. The passive exoskeleton comprises a rigid body member for attaching proximate a portion of a user's body, a sliding rod attached with the body member, and a ground surface engage-able foot analog attached with the sliding rod. When a user places a load on the body member, weight of the load from is transferred from the body member, through the sliding rod, and into the foot analog, causing the passive exoskeleton to support at least a portion of the load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLC
    Inventors: Conrad Chu, Andy Chu
  • Publication number: 20090151709
    Abstract: A repositionable arrow holder that has an elongate flat backing member from which a top arrow shaft receiver notched rack and a bottom arrow tip receiving shelf are cantilevered to hold carried arrows a spaced determined distance from the backing member; and a series of loops formed in a strip of durable fabric and spaced along the front face length of the backing member with the loops extending from the backing member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventor: John Tilby
  • Patent number: 7410083
    Abstract: The traffic ticket book holder has a main body connected to a protective flap by a top panel and connected to a front cover by a bottom panel. A pair of zipper tracks connects the right and left sides of the main body, front cover and bottom panel together. Main body, front cover, top panel, bottom panel and the zipper tracks define a generally rectangular shaped ticket compartment that carries a number of traffic ticket books and tickets. An elongated belt strap is releasably attached to the traffic ticket book holder for suspending the traffic book holder from the belt of the user. A flexible thigh strap is attached to the main body of the traffic ticket book holder to the upper thigh area of the user and a thigh adjustment piece to provide adjustment of the thigh strap for varying thigh sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Inventor: Glen Reid
  • Publication number: 20080185412
    Abstract: A fashionable carryall includes an adjustable waist band and a tether depending therefrom to a holster having both internal compartments and removable outer pockets, and which in turn is secured to the user's thigh using one or more leg straps. The holster has a plurality of removable pockets for items such as mp3 players, keys, cell phones, and water bottles, which can be replaced with different shaped pockets as future technology dictates. The straps allow the holster position to be adjusted vertically on the wearer's thigh, and it can also be converted to a shoulder strap as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventor: Phillip Hollins
  • Publication number: 20080061098
    Abstract: A harness 10 for supporting at least two firearm accessories from a wearer's belt includes a primary support 20, a belt latch 22 for removably connecting the primary support to the belt, and a curvilinear rail 16 secured to the primary support opposite the belt latch for positioning about the thigh of the user. The rail 16 may support a handgun holster 12 and one or more other firearm accessories 14 each spaced along the rail. A strap 30 is provided for removably connecting the rail to the thigh of the wearer. A harness may also support a rail directly from the wearer's belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventor: Brian D. Hoffner
  • Patent number: 7165706
    Abstract: A modular leg pack system is shown and described, embodiments of which include a belt or belt sleeve for wearing around the body, and preferably at the top of the hips, and preferably two thigh opposing bags. The thigh bags extend from just below the belt to above the knee. One or more top connectors attach the top of the bag to the belt, and a bottom leg strap extends from the bottom of the bag around the inside of the leg. To assist in natural movement of the bag with the leg, the preferred top connectors have a pivot point that allows the bag to pivot in a direction parallel to the motion of the leg. Additionally, it is preferred to have the top connector rotatable relative to the belt in a plane perpendicular to the outer surface of the belt, and rotatable relative to the bag in a plane perpendicular to the back plane of the bag. Openings of the bags are positioned to be easily accessible by the user, usually on the top of the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Summit Equipment Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Jarrod Barr
  • Patent number: 6945503
    Abstract: The invention provides a portable magnetic object holder having a mounting plate embedded with at least one magnet for holding a magnetic object, such as a tool or instrument, on one surface of the mounting plate. A strap is attached to the mounting plate for mounting the mounting plate to a user or to an object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Inventor: Gregg A. Cohen
  • Publication number: 20040245305
    Abstract: A waist supported structure for mounting a tool carrier to carry tools at the waist of a wearer is provided that includes an upper portion having an outwardly directed surface adjacent the waist of a wearer. At least one band portion is attached at its opposite ends to the outwardly directed surface, wherein the band is substantially parallel to and facing the outwardly directed surface to define a slot therebetween. A tool carrier extends through the slot and is releasably attached to the at least one band portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventor: Nicolas Garcia
  • Patent number: 6755331
    Abstract: A locking action holster has a hip plate (2) and at least one adjustable mount (1). A shroud (45) may be secured to the adjustable mount (1) to form a strapless shoulder holster. The adjustable mount (1) may be reconfigured on the hip plate (2) to extend downwardly. A lower mount (30) is then connected with the adjustable mount (1) to form a rotary hinge (32). The shroud (45) may be secured to the lower mount (30), with strap (47) securing the lower mount (30) to a wearer's leg, thus forming a thigh holster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2004
    Inventor: John N. Rassias
  • Publication number: 20040084494
    Abstract: A multi-configurable holster system includes a rail system that allows a holster to be positioned in an infinite amount of positions and configurations. The rail system may attach to various parts of the body. The system may include a firearm holster, a magazine holster, a handcuff holster and a flashlight or baton holster. Each holster is adjustable and may accommodate various sized pieces of law enforcement equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventor: Jonathan T. Gilliam
  • Publication number: 20040035900
    Abstract: A thigh rig includes a carrier and a quick-attach arrangement. The carrier includes a pad body, having a front side and a rear side, for detachably attaching on a user's body and a pouch panel overlappedly provided on the front side of the pad body to define a storage compartment, for receiving a pistol-like weapon therein, between the pad body and the pouch panel. The storage compartment has a top opening having a holding portion formed by a top edge of the pouch panel. The quick-attach arrangement includes a pair of reinforcing elements spacedly provided at the top opening of the storage compartment for selectively adjusting a width of the holding portion of the top opening, so as to securely hold a wrist of the weapon in the storage compartment in position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventor: James Victor Cragg
  • Patent number: 6695189
    Abstract: A belt-attached accessory pocket for containing articles, such as a personal communication device, has a rectangular portion and is made from flexible fabric. It has front and rear surfaces, an open upper edge, and sealed lower, leading and trailing edges. A reinforcing panel of durable material, such as leather, encloses the leading edge and adjacent portions of the front and rear surfaces and resists damage due to abrasion. The panel preferably has a holster shape. The upper edge of the panel is substantially coextensive with the upper edge of the accessory pocket and includes a flap that releasably closes the open upper edge. The pocket may further include a separate, inner cell phone pocket affixed to the fabric. The pocket may also include a pair of leather thongs to be tied around the leg of the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventor: Michael Dolas
  • Patent number: 6685066
    Abstract: A thigh rig includes a carrier and a quick-attach arrangement. The carrier includes a pad body, having a front side and a rear side, for detachably attaching on a user's body and a pouch panel overlappedly provided on the front side of the pad body to define a storage compartment, for receiving a pistol-like weapon therein, between the pad body and the pouch panel. The storage compartment has a top opening having a holding portion formed by a top edge of the pouch panel. The quick-attach arrangement includes a pair of reinforcing elements spacedly provided at the top opening of the storage compartment for selectively adjusting a width of the holding portion of the top opening, so as to securely hold a wrist of the weapon in the storage compartment in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Inventor: James Victor Cragg
  • Publication number: 20040016784
    Abstract: A convenience container (e.g., bag, tote, or case), mounted on a person (e.g., via a belt or belt loop), work bench, or work area, simplifies access and organization of tie wraps or cable ties in the work environment. The can be made of a heavy canvas cloth and includes a cut-out in the front that allows a user to reach in with his/her fingers, grasp a tie in the tote, and pull it out for use while preventing the other ties from spilling out at the same time. An access flap at the top, bottom, or side (optionally closed with Velcro, snap, or zipper) allows loading and unloading of ties into and from the tote. A belt loop on the back allows easy attachment to a utility or regular belt on the side, back, or front of one's person. Alternatively, a belt is included with the tote. Optionally, for larger versions of the tote, an additional (removable) thigh strap is included which allows the tote to be more securely fastened to the leg and prevents it from swinging free.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2003
    Publication date: January 29, 2004
    Inventor: Bruce Berry
  • Patent number: 6672495
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a bifurcated carrier pack for electively transporting snowboard equipment either in a traditional, back-mounted position or in an unconventional, hip-mounted position. A snowboard may be removably attached to the bifurcated pack while in a back-mounted position for transportation and detachment ease. When the user elects to remove the snowboard from the pack, the bifurcated pack may be easily configured to a hip-mounted position to shift the user's center of gravity from a superior center of gravity to an inferior center of gravity for improving the downhill snowboarding experience. The bifurcated pack comprises a pair of storage compartments, two shoulder straps and an abdominal encircling belt. At the election of the user, the storage compartments may be pivoted about their lower half to achieve either a back-mounted configuration or a hip-mounted configuration. The shoulder straps secure the storage compartments in place while in either configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Inventor: David W. Sagan
  • Patent number: 6662985
    Abstract: A holder allows a portable terminal to be held selectively on a waist or a thigh. The portable terminal holder comprises an accommodating unit for accommodating the portable terminal, and plural wearing units for having the accommodating unit worn on a body. The plural wearing units include a thigh fixing band to be worn on the thigh, a belt fixing band to be suspended on a waist belt, and a waist belt band having only an inserting unit slightly wider than the width of the belt. The units are attached to the accommodating unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hideki Harada, Naoyuki Ito, Nobuhiro Ide
  • Publication number: 20030213827
    Abstract: A pack for wearing around the waist, that may include a shoulder strap or a leg strap. The wearable pack includes a waist belt and a tool pouch that has at least one carrying component. The tool pouch detachably joins to the waist belt with first and second suspending connectors that include a fastener component mounted on the belt and a member connected to the pouch and the fastener component. The members diverge upwardly from one another from the pouch to their respective fastener components. The present invention provides a system for attaching the tool pouch to the waist belt with maximum stability. The present invention includes a tool pouch that is further attachable to either a shoulder strap or a leg strap. This provides a triangular attachment that helps to stabilize the pouch and distribute the weight of the pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: Karl Langmuir
  • Publication number: 20030205594
    Abstract: A locking action holster has a hip plate (2) and at least one adjustable mount (1). A shroud (45) may be secured to the adjustable mount (1) to form a strapless shoulder holster. The adjustable mount (1) may be reconfigured on the hip plate (2) to extend downwardly. A lower mount (30) is then connected with the adjustable mount (1) to form a rotary hinge (32). The shroud (45) may be secured to the lower mount (30), with strap (47) securing the lower mount (30) to a wearer's leg, thus forming a thigh holster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2002
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventor: John N Rassias
  • Publication number: 20030141328
    Abstract: A thigh rig includes a carrier and a quick-attach arrangement. The carrier includes a pad body, having a front side and a rear side, for detachably attaching on a user's body and a pouch panel overlappedly provided on the front side of the pad body to define a storage compartment, for receiving a pistol-like weapon therein, between the pad body and the pouch panel. The storage compartment has a top opening having a holding portion formed by a top edge of the pouch panel. The quick-attach arrangement includes a pair of reinforcing elements spacedly provided at the top opening of the storage compartment for selectively adjusting a width of the holding portion of the top opening, so as to securely hold a wrist of the weapon in the storage compartment in position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventor: James Victor Cragg
  • Publication number: 20030106920
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a bifurcated carrier pack for electively transporting snowboard equipment either in a traditional, back-mounted position or in an unconventional, hip-mounted position. A snowboard may be removably attached to the bifurcated pack while in a back-mounted position for transportation and detachment ease. When the user elects to remove the snowboard from the pack, the bifurcated pack may be easily configured to a hip-mounted position to shift the user's center of gravity from a superior center of gravity to an inferior center of gravity for improving the downhill snowboarding experience. The bifurcated pack comprises a pair of storage compartments, two shoulder straps and an abdominal encircling belt. At the election of the user, the storage compartments may be pivoted about their lower half to achieve either a back-mounted configuration or a hip-mounted configuration. The shoulder straps secure the storage compartments in place while in either configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: David W. Sagan
  • Patent number: 6547118
    Abstract: A tactical rig to be worn by police and military personnel includes an accessory panel which is strapped to the thigh of an individual and which is secured to the belt of the wearer with an adjustable strap. The accessory panel includes three heavy straps secured to itself including a series of stitchings which define loops for attaching pouches. One of the pouches may be a holster, which is secured to the panel with a fastener, such as a spring clip passing through one of the loops. The holster is generally U-shaped in cross-section and includes extended portions having loop and pile fasteners which combine to provide a double wrap around a handgun with an attached tactical light or other object carried in the holster. Because of the extended portions and the loop and pile fasteners, there is considerable flexibility in the size and shape of an object, which can be safely carried in the holster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Bianchi International
    Inventors: Robert J. Beletsky, Carl R. Eerdmans, Roy P. Huntington, Werner Sommer
  • Publication number: 20030029897
    Abstract: A tactical rig to be worn by police and military personnel includes an accessory panel which is strapped to the thigh of an individual and which is secured to the belt of the wearer with an adjustable strap. The accessory panel includes three heavy straps secured to itself including a series of stitchings which define loops for attaching pouches. One of the pouches may be a holster, which is secured to the panel with a fastener, such as a spring clip passing through one of the loops. The holster is generally U-shaped in cross-section and includes extended portions having loop and pile fasteners which combine to provide a double wrap around a handgun with an attached tactical light or other object carried in the holster. Because of the extended portions and the loop and pile fasteners, there is considerable flexibility in the size and shape of an object, which can be safely carried in the holster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2001
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: Robert J. Beletsky, Carl R. Eerdmans, Roy P. Huntington, Werner Sommer
  • Publication number: 20030000987
    Abstract: A modular leg pack system is shown and described, embodiments of which include a belt or belt sleeve for wearing around the body, and preferably at the top of the hips, and preferably two thigh opposing bags. The thigh bags extend from just below the belt to above the knee. One or more top connectors attach the top of the bag to the belt, and a bottom leg strap extends from the bottom of the bag around the inside of the leg. To assist in natural movement of the bag with the leg, the preferred top connectors have a pivot point that allows the bag to pivot in a direction parallel to the motion of the leg. Additionally, it is preferred to have the top connector rotatable relative to the belt in a plane perpendicular to the outer surface of the belt, and rotatable relative to the bag in a plane perpendicular to the back plane of the bag. Openings of the bags are positioned to be easily accessible by the user, usually on the top of the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventor: Jarrod Barr
  • Publication number: 20020179665
    Abstract: A support device (1) is for supporting a portable handheld work apparatus including an overhead branch cutter (3). The support device (1) is held to the body of the operator (17) via a belt arrangement (2). The support device (1) includes a cup (15) which has support straps (11) which are fixed to the cup (15). The free ends of the support straps (11) can be coupled to the belt arrangement (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Applicant: Andreas stihl AG & Co.
    Inventors: Florian von Krane, Thomas Stark, Joachim Hoffmann, Jurgen Steinhauser
  • Publication number: 20020134896
    Abstract: An arm support device for steadying the wearer's weight bearing arm and transferring weight from the arm to the torso. The device is useful over a range of activities which require supporting an implement with one arm, including but not limited to videography, hunting, marksmanship, or fishing. The device comprises a shoulder strap with a cushion mounted thereon. The strap is looped over the head of the wearer and rests on the shoulder opposite the weight bearing arm. The adjustable strap crosses over the front of the wearer's body, under the weight bearing arm, and across the back of the wearer, returning to the shoulder. The strap thereby forms a continuous loop diagonally around the torso of the wearer. The cushion is slidably mounted to the strap, and in use, is positioned between the weight bearing arm and torso. In this manner, the weight is transferred from the arm inwardly to the torso and downwardly to the opposite shoulder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Publication date: September 26, 2002
    Inventor: Ryan T. Hunter