Abstract: A shrink-tubing measurement guide has a flexible strip with a measuring surface and a measurement indicator. Bands on the measuring surface form a tubing size indicator gauge, with each band having a band-specific indicium different from any adjacent band and associating a specific size of shrink tubing. The tubing size indicator gauge has a measuring surface layout based on a circumferential difference between a hand tool body and a hand tool end being compared to a predefined value, where the bands are either aligned end to end along the measuring surface or progressively-staggered with at least one end of each band extending beyond an adjacent band. The flexible strip is configured to be wrapped around a hand tool body of the hand tool with the measurement indicator aligning with at least one of the plurality of bands, where each band-specific indicium identifies a specific shrink tubing size.

Abstract: An adjustable tool bucket having at least one of an adjustable hanging suspension system; an adjustable belt system; and an adjustable sidewall support system. The adjustable hanging suspension system, capable of extending a handle portion of the adjustable tool bucket enabling shifting between multiple suspension positions. The adjustable sidewall support system has first and second sidewall support brackets. The adjustable tool belt support system capable of extending a volume of the internal space of the adjustable tool bucket.

Abstract: A method of storing a hard hat tether attached to a hard hat includes the steps of providing a hard hat; providing a clip holder having a latch plate with a latch opening that defines at least one attachment handle; providing a clip member defining a tether opening and having a locking mechanism constructed to removably secure the clip member to the clip holder by capturing the attachment handle; providing a hard hat tether having a first tether end portion secured to the clip member by extending through the tether opening of the clip member, a second tether end portion, and a tether body portion secured to the clip holder; securing the second tether end portion to the hard hat; and attaching the clip member to the attachment handle of the clip holder, thereby storing the clip member.

Abstract: A drop-prevention tool harness for pistol-grip hand tools includes a sleeve member sized to be installed around a gear housing of a pistol-grip hand tool and one or more tool body straps each defining a flattened closed loop that extends around a wall of the sleeve member and extends to a rearward end portion spaced apart from the sleeve member. A tether strap is connected to the rearward end portion of each tool body strap and has first and second tether strap portions that extend to respective first and second tether strap end portions each defining a closed loop. The first closed loop is sized to permit passage therethrough by the second tether strap end portion and cinched against the pistol-grip hand tool.

Abstract: A stretchable lanyard has a stressed lanyard indicator assembly. The stretchable lanyard includes a lanyard tool attaching end portion, a lanyard anchoring end portion, a stretchable lanyard body between the lanyard tool attaching end portion and the lanyard anchoring end portion, and the stressed lanyard indicator assembly connected to the stretchable lanyard to at least one of the lanyard tool attaching end portion and the lanyard anchoring end portion. The stressed lanyard indicator assembly extends over a portion of the stretchable lanyard body where the stress lanyard indicator assembly indicates when a falling tool arresting event with sufficient force has occurred.

Abstract: A tool tethering method includes the steps of providing a tool with a longitudinal portion, installing a base layer on the longitudinal portion, and providing a connector strap assembly. The connector strap assembly includes a closed-loop connector, a length of tubing, and a length of stretchable webbing secured to a connector and extending through the shrink tubing. A base layer is installed on the longitudinal portion of the tool. The length of stretchable webbing is aligned to extend along the base layer and the longitudinal portion is inserted into the tubing and substantially centered on the base layer. The tubing is caused to assume the reduced state to provide a snug fit on the hand tool, stretchable webbing, and base layer.

Abstract: A clamp assembly includes a clamp having a lever attached to a clamp body and operable between an open position and a closed position, where the clamp body defines an elongated opening with a narrowed waist portion between a first opening portion and a second opening portion. A fastener has a base, a cap, and a stem extending between and connecting the base and the cap. The base and the cap extend radially outward from the stem. The stem is sized to fit through the narrowed waist portion and the cap is sized to fit through the first opening portion of the through opening. When the lever is in the closed position, a blocking member on the lever occupies the first opening portion of the through opening. When the lever is in the open position, the blocking member is withdrawn from the first opening portion of the through opening.

Abstract: A combination tool attachment system for combination hand tools and other dual working end tools, having a small body shaft, e.g., a combination wrench, or having a large body shaft, e.g., a combination crowbar. More specifically the present invention provides a combination tool attachment system which enables secure fastening of the combination tool to a lanyard fastener via a connector ring. The combination tool has margin portions along the body shaft to prevent the connector ring from interfering with either working end of the combination tool.

Abstract: A drop-prevention pouch for a cordless power tool has a battery pack that defines a battery pack perimeter. The drop-prevention pouch includes a pouch floor and a sidewall extending transversely from the pouch floor and having a sidewall rim portion defining a pouch opening. The pouch floor and the pouch sidewall define a chamber sized to receive the battery pack when the battery pack is attached to the cordless power tool. The pouch sidewall defines a window opening aligned to permit the user to view a feature on the battery pack. A flexible conduit extends along the sidewall rim portion. A drawstring extends through the flexible conduit and is capable of restricting the pouch opening to be smaller than the battery pack perimeter, thereby preventing the drop-prevention pouch from being removed from the battery pack when the battery pack is attached to the cordless power tool.

Abstract: A drop-prevention pouch for a cordless power tool has a battery pack that defines a battery pack perimeter. The drop-prevention pouch includes a pouch floor and a sidewall extending transversely from the pouch floor and having a sidewall rim portion defining a pouch opening. The pouch floor and the pouch sidewall define a chamber sized to receive the battery pack when the battery pack is attached to the cordless power tool. The pouch sidewall defines a window opening aligned to permit the user to view a feature on the battery pack. A flexible conduit extends along the sidewall rim portion. A drawstring extends through the flexible conduit and is capable of restricting the pouch opening to be smaller than the battery pack perimeter, thereby preventing the drop-prevention pouch from being removed from the battery pack when the battery pack is attached to the cordless power tool.

Abstract: A pack system adapted for carrying hand tools includes a tool-carrying container constructed to be worn on a user's person and having a bottom portion, a first shell portion, a second shell portion defining and enclosing a main storage compartment. A releasable closure is connected between the first and second shell portions. At least one tool panel is removably disposed within the main storage compartment and has one or more tool receivers each constructed to retain a hand tool. A panel-retaining structure between the tool panel(s) and the bottom portion of the pack releasably retains the tool panel(s) in the main storage compartment.

Abstract: A body harness has a waist belt configured to form a closed loop around a user's waist and has a side portion corresponding to the user's side and a rear portion corresponding to the user's back. A shoulder strap is constructed to extend over the user's shoulder and has a front portion with a first strap end connected to the side portion of the waist belt and a back portion with a second strap end connected to the rear portion of the waist belt. A side strap is connected to and extends between the front portion and the back portion of the shoulder strap. The side strap is vertically spaced from and extends generally parallel to the side portion of the waist belt. A pouch with an attachable probe pocket may be secured to the body harness.

Abstract: A tool tethering method includes the steps of providing a tool with a longitudinal portion, installing a base layer on the longitudinal portion, providing an overwrap member, and providing a connector strap. The connector strap includes a length of webbing secured to a connector and defining a first catch and a second catch. The connector strap is positioned with the body portion axially aligned with the longitudinal portion of the tool, with the first catch and the second catch facing away from the longitudinal portion, and with the back surface in contact with the base layer. The overwrap member is installed over the body portion of the connector strap and the corresponding region of the longitudinal portion of the tool and base layer, thereby securing the connector strap to the tool.

Abstract: A glove includes a guide assembly that includes a guide support fixedly attached to the glove body, a guide portion attached to and extending along the guide support to define a fixed path, and a guide device movable along the guide portion between first and second positions. A flexible tether has one end fixedly attached to the glove body at an attachment location along the fixed path. A tether loop on the guide device engages and guides the flexible tether between a retracted position and a deployed position. In the retracted position, the guide device is in the second position and the flexible tether is doubled on itself along the fixed path. In the deployed position, the guide device is in the first position and the tether extends in a single-ply configuration from the guide assembly.

Abstract: A swivel connector assembly has a pin member, a collar member, and a connector. The connector defines a partially-open ring with arm ends spaced apart from each other. The collar member has recesses to receive the arms and permit the connector to pivot about the arms. The pin member extends through a central aperture of the collar member, with the collar member permitted to rotate about the pin member while coupled to the connector.

Abstract: A drop-prevention tool harness for pistol-grip hand tools includes a sleeve member sized to be installed around a gear housing of a pistol-grip hand tool. A tool body strap defines a flattened closed loop that extends around a wall of the sleeve member and extends to a rearward end portion spaced apart from the sleeve member. A handle strap is connected to the rearward end portion of the tool body strap and has first and second handle strap portions that extend to respective first and second handle strap end portions each defining a closed loop. The first closed loop is sized to permit passage therethrough by the second handle strap end portion. An optional handle band is sized and constructed to be installed around the handle strap and hand grip of a pistol-grip hand tool.