DRILL HOLSTER POUCH

Abstract

A drill holster comprises a base, a back wall extending up from the base, and a primary wall extending from a first side of the back wall to a second side of the back wall. The primary wall extends perpendicular from the base. The base defines a base opening. The primary wall, back wall, and base define a storage volume. A drill holster insert divides the storage volume into a drill holster volume and at least one storage volume.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to U.S. Application Ser. No. 62/001,906, “Drill Holster Pouch,” filed May 22, 2014, and U.S. Application Ser. No. 61/942,854, “Hand Tool Toolbelt,” filed Feb. 21, 2014, the entireties of which are incorporated herein by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to tool belts, particularly, tool belts adapted for carrying cordless drills.

BACKGROUND

A variety of belts, bags, and carriers have been used for holding and transporting tools. Tool belts have also been used so that tools can be transported while leaving the hands of the wearer free to perform other functions. As always, there remains the opportunity to develop improved tool belts.

SUMMARY

A drill holster comprises a base, a back wall extending perpendicular from the base, and a primary wall extending from a first side of the back wall to a second side of said back wall. The primary wall extends perpendicular from the base. The primary wall, back wall, and base define a storage volume.

A drill holster comprises a base, a back wall extending perpendicular from the base, and a primary wall extending from a first side of the back wall to a second side of the back wall. The primary wall extends perpendicular from the base. The primary wall, back wall, and base define a storage volume. A drill holster is located within the storage volume. The drill holster insert is coupled to the back wall and divides the storage volume into a drill holster volume and at least one storage pocket. The drill holster insert comprises a puncture-resistant material and defines a seamless internal surface.

These and other features, objects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent to one skilled in the art from the following description and claims when read in light of the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front view of a drill holster pouch as described herein.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the drill holster pouch of FIG. 1 taken along cut line 2-2.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the drill holster pouch of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a right side, perspective view of the drill holster pouch of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a right side, elevation view of the drill holster pouch of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a left side, elevation of the drill holster pouch of FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a back view of the drill holster pouch of FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 is a back, perspective view of the drill holster pouch of FIG. 1.

FIG. 9 is a bottom view of the drill holster of FIG. 1.

FIG. 10 is a front view of the drill holster pouch of FIG. 1 with the fastener pouch flipped up to expose the back-up pencil holder.

FIG. 11 is a top view of a pocket sheet as described herein.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a fastener pouch as described herein.

FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the fastener pouch of FIG. 10 taken along cut line 13-13.

FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of the fastener pouch of FIG. 10 taken along cut line 14-14.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a non-twisting D-ring that can be used with any of the drill holster pouches described herein.

FIG. 16 is a front view of a drill holster insert as disclosed herein.

FIG. 17 is a bottom view of the drill holster insert of FIG. 16.

FIG. 18 is a side view of a drill holster as discussed herein, where the reinforced backing of the drill holster flexes when under load stored therin.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

As shown in FIGS. 1-18, a tool belt system 10 comprising a drill holster 12 and, in some embodiments, a tool belt 14 is disclosed. The drill holster 12 can include a base 16, a back wall 18, and a primary wall 20. The primary wall 20 can extend from a first side 24 of the back wall 18 to a second side 26 of the back wall 18. The back wall 18 and the primary wall 20 can be coupled to, and extend up from (e.g., perpendicular from), the base 16. The base 16, the back wall 18, and the primary wall 20 define a storage volume 28. In some embodiments, the tool belt system 10 can include a belt sleeve 32 extending laterally across an upper portion of the back wall 18, where the belt sleeve 32 is adapted for receiving the tool belt 14.

In some embodiments, the base 16 includes a base opening 180. The base opening 180 can be adapted for receiving a drill bit, but preventing the drill chuck or body of the drill from passing through. In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 2, 3 & 8, the base opening 180 can be reinforced by a grommet 182. In some embodiments, the base opening 180, the grommet 182, or both, can have a diameter of at least 1 inch, at least 1.25 inches, at least 1.5 inches, at least 1.75 inches, or at least 2 inches. In some embodiments, the base opening 180, the grommet 182, or both, can have a diameter of 3 inches or less, or of 2.5 inches or less, or of 2.25 inches or less, or of 1 inches or less.

In some embodiments, the drill holster pouch 12 also include a drill holster insert 184. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 3, the drill holster insert 184 can separate the storage volume 28 into a drill holster volume 186 and at least one storage pocket 188. In some embodiments, the drill holster insert 184 can separate the storage volume 28 into a central drill holster volume 186 with one storage pocket 188 on each lateral side. In such embodiments, the storage pockets 188 can be adapted to store a utility knife.

In some embodiments, the drill holster insert 184 includes a reinforced holster opening 190. In some embodiments, the reinforced holster opening 190 is aligned with the base opening 180. In some embodiments, the reinforced holster opening 190 is the same size at the base opening 180. In some embodiments, the reinforced holster opening 190 can be reinforced with the grommet 182. In some embodiments, as best shown in FIG. 2, the base 16 is coupled to the drill holster insert 184 by the grommet 182.

In some embodiments, the drill holster volume 186 is defined by the drill holster insert 184 and the back wall 18. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, each side 192a, 192b of the drill holster insert 184 can be coupled to the back wall 18. In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 3-5, the side edges 194a, 194b can be attached to the back wall by the first and second bindings 49, 51, while the sides 192a, 192b, can be attached to intermediate portions of the back wall 18. For example, as shown in FIGS. 4 & 5, the sides 192a, 192b can be sewn or riveted to an intermediate portion of the back wall 18, and the space between the back wall and the drill holster insert between the side attachment point and the edge attachment point can form a storage pocket 196.

In some embodiments, the drill holster volume 186 is defined entirely by the drill holster insert 184. As shown in FIGS. 16-17, the drill holster volume 186 can be a complete volume without other components of the drill holster pouch 12. For example, one or more sheets can be cut, folded, and fastened together to form a unitary hollow cone or rectangular shaped drill holster volume 186 of FIGS. 16-17. As shown in FIGS. 16-17, in some embodiments, the sheet(s) can be sewn together along seams 195 and a holster binding 197 can be positioned along a top edge of the drill holster insert 184.

In some embodiments, the drill holster insert 184 can be attached to the rest of the drill holster pouch 12 by (a) a grommet 182 fastening drill holster insert 184 to the base 16 by the base opening 180 and the reinforced holster opening 190, (b) riveting portions of the drill holster insert to the back wall 18, the primary wall 20, or both 18, 20, or (c) the grommet 182 and rivets 198, as shown in the figures.

In some embodiments, the drill holster volume 186, the drill holster insert 184, or both, are formed from a puncture-resistant material. In some embodiments, as best seen in FIGS. 2, 3, 16 and 17, the drill holster volume 186 has no internally facing seams. In some embodiments, the puncture-resistant material provides a smooth inner surface to the drill holster volume 186. Examples of a puncture resistant materials useful for making the drill holster insert 184, lining the drill holster volume 186, or both, include, but are not limited to, polymer (e.g., synthetic rubber), reinforced fabrics (e.g., polymer reinforced fabrics), leather, synthetic leather, synthetic rubber, and similar materials. An example of a synthetic rubber material that can be used as a puncture-resistant material is a chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE) synthetic rubber, such as Hypalon®, which is distributed by DuPont Performance Elastomers.

In some embodiments, a belt flap 34 can extend from the top of the back wall 18. As best seen in FIG. 2, in some embodiments, the belt flap 34 can be folded back so that it is adjacent the rear side of the back wall 18. In some embodiments, the distal end of the belt flap 34 is coupled to the rear side of the back wall 18. In some embodiments, the belt flap 34 can be coupled to the back wall 18 by belt flap rivets 35. The belt sleeve 32 can be adapted to receive a belt up to 2″ tall, or up to 2.5″ tall, or up to 3″ tall.

In some embodiments, when the drill holster 12 is empty or contains evenly distributed weight, the drill holster 12 maintains an upright position when the base 16 is placed on a horizontal surface. In some embodiments, the drill holster 12 can be self-supporting. In some embodiments, the back wall 18 and the primary wall 20 comprise a back wall reinforcing member 36 and a primary wall reinforcing member 38, respectively.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 18, the drill holster 12 is configured to flex or bow when placed under the load of one or more tools, such as a cordless drill and/or other tools or fasteners. When a user slides the drill into the drill holster volume 186, the drill handle rests against a top edge of the drill holster insert 184. The weight of the drill and other tools or fasteners in the drill holster 12 causes the drill holster 12 to flex outward, away from the user. In some embodiments, the back wall 18 comprises a flexible material that is configured to flex in a direction towards the primary wall 20 of the drill holster 12. The flexed drill holster 12 defines an air passage between the user and the back wall 18 of the drill holster 12 that allows air to flow between the drill holster 12 and a user. In some embodiments, the back wall 18 can flex at any point along its length. In some embodiments, the back wall 18 flexes at an intermediate point.

The outward flex of the drill holster 12 provides a channel for air to pass behind the back wall 18. The air movement cools the user. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 16, the padded portion 54 contacts a user when the drill holster 12 flexes away from the user. In some embodiments, the first padded section 56, the second padded section 58, or both have a substantial thickness. The thickness of the first padded section 56, second padded section 58, or both allows the drill holster 12 to flex at a greater angle while providing comfort to the wearer. In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 2 & 18, the second padded section 58 is substantially thicker than the first padded section 56.

In some embodiments, the primary wall 20 includes a primary wall reinforcing member 38 between two primary wall facings 40a, 40b, and the primary wall 20 is coupled to the base 16 by a base binding 42. In some embodiments, the base binding 42 extends along the entire length of the bottom edge of the primary wall 20. In some embodiments, the primary wall reinforcing member 38 comprises a single member that extends continuously from proximate the first side 24 of the back wall 18 to proximate the second side 26 of the back wall 18.

As best shown in FIGS. 2 & 9, in some embodiments, the base binding 42 projects downward from the base 16 across a front portion of the drill holster. In some embodiments, the base binding 42 is covered by a reinforcing binding 44 along at least part of the front portion. In some embodiments, the base binding 42, the reinforcing binding 44, or both, can be formed of a rugged material that functions as a skid guard when the pouch is placed or dropped on an abrasive surface, such as concrete or gravel, commonly found at worksites. Examples of materials useful for the base binding 42 and/or reinforcing binding 44, include, but are not limited to, natural rubber, synthetic rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber, nitrile rubber, neoprene rubber, silicone rubber, ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the base binding 42 is sufficiently skid resistant that a reinforcing binding 44 is not necessary.

In some embodiments, the back wall 18 includes a back wall reinforcing member 36 between an inner back wall facing 46 and an outer back wall facing 48. As best shown in FIG. 2, the back wall reinforcing member 36 can extend below a top edge 50 of the base binding 42 along the front portion 52 of the drill holster 12. In some embodiments, the front portion 52 can be the middle of the primary wall 20.

In some embodiments, the reinforcing members (e.g., 36, 38) described herein can independently be a sheet of material formed of plastic, wood, metal, or a combination thereof. Where the reinforcing member is a plastic sheet or board, the reinforcing member can be formed of a material including, but not limited to, polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), polyesters, combinations thereof, and other durable polymer materials. In some embodiment, a reinforcing member (36,38) can be sheet with a thickness of at least 1/32″, or at least 1/16″, or at least 3/32″. In some embodiment, the reinforcing member (36, 38) can be sheet with a thickness of ¼″ or less, or 3/16″ or less, or 5/32″ or less, or ⅛″ or less. The thickness of the reinforcing member can be such that the reinforcement member maintains a substantially planar shape when placed under an appropriate load. In some embodiments, the reinforcing members 36 & 38 can, independently, comprise a flexible material configured to flex or bow when under load.

In some embodiments, the outer back wall facing 48 comprises a padded portion 54 adapted for resting against a user wearing the tool belt system 10. In some embodiments, a first padding material 56 is disposed between the padded portion 54 and the back wall reinforcing member 36. In some embodiments, a second padding material 58 extends from the first padding material 56 to the base 16. In some embodiments, the second padding material 58 extends over a lower edge of the back wall reinforcing member 36. In such a configuration, the drill holster rests on the second padding material 58 when the drill holster 12 is placed upright on a horizontal surface, such as the ground.

In some embodiments, the second padding material 58 is more wear resistant than the padded portion 54. In some embodiments, the padded portion 54 and first padding material 56 can be foams, such as a polyurethane foam, which can optionally be covered by a fabric facing. In some embodiments, the first padding material 56 can be thicker than the padded portion 54. In some embodiments, the second padding material 58 can be a natural rubber material or a synthetic rubber material. Examples of natural rubber materials include, but are not limited to, isoprene. Examples of synthetic rubber materials include, but are not limited to, styrene-butadiene rubber, nitrile rubber, neoprene rubber, silicone rubber, ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber, rubbers comprising one or more of isoprene (2-methyl-1,3-butadiene), chloroprene (2-chloro-1,3-butadiene), and isobutylene, and combinations thereof. The outer surface of the second padding material 58 can be the raw rubber sheet in order to provide a no-slip surface and minimize the appearance of wear over time.

In some embodiments, the second padding material 58 can extend at least 0.5 inches onto each of the back wall 18 and the base 16. In some embodiments, the second padding material 58 can extend at least 1 inch onto each of the back wall 18 and the base 16, or at least 1.5 inches onto each of the back wall 18 and the base 16. In some embodiments, the second padding material 58 does not extend onto the base 16 or extends less than 1 inch onto the base 16, while the second padding material 58 extends at least 1 inch, or at least 1.5 inches, or at least 2 inches onto the back wall 18.

In some embodiments, each side of the primary wall 20 can be coupled to the respective side 24, 26 of the back wall 18. The first and second sides 24, 26 of the back wall 18 can be coupled to the primary wall via first and second bindings 49, 51, respectively. In some embodiments, the first binding 49, second binding 51, and base binding 42 are all part of a single, continuous binding. In some embodiments, the first and/or second bindings 49, 51 can bind the inner back wall facing 46, the outer back wall facing 48, and the primary wall facings 40a, 40b together. In some embodiments, the primary wall 20 contacts or intersects the back wall 18 only at the first and second bindings 49, 51.

In some embodiments, the tool belt system 10 also includes a clip sleeve 108 adapted for receiving and securing a belt clip, such as those commonly attached to retractable tape measures. The clip sleeve 108 can be coupled to a material sheet forming a component of the drill holster 12. The clip sleeve 108 can include two opposing clip walls 112a, 112b that are spaced apart from one another and adapted to sandwich around an upper edge of the material sheet.

As shown in FIGS. 1 & 2, in other embodiments, the material sheet can be a pocket 115 (e.g., a fastener pocket 164) with a binding 116 covering the upper edge. In such embodiments, the clip sleeve 108 can attach over the binding 116, with the binding 116 being sandwiched between the clip walls 112a, 112b. In some embodiments, opposing clip walls 112a, 112b can include matching clip orifices 118 and a clip fastener 120, such as a rivet, can pass through each pair of matching clip orifices 118 and the material sheet (e.g., fabric strip or pocket 115). In some embodiments, the clip fastener 120 can pass through the pocket 115 below the binding 116.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 1-6, corner caps 90 are coupled to the corners of the fastener pocket 164. The corner caps 90 are configured to absorb impact and to protect the corners of the fastener pocket 164 from wear. In some embodiments, the corner caps 90 are disposed over left and right front corners of the fastener pocket 164. The corner caps 90 can be coupled to the fastener pocket 164 by any suitable fastener 92, including, but not limited to, rivets. In some embodiments, the corner caps 90 include rounded upper edges 94. The corner caps 90 can comprise a hard material, such as a plastic, polymer (e.g., high density polyethylene, polystyrene, synthetic rubber), reinforced fabrics (e.g., polymer reinforced fabrics), leather, synthetic leather, synthetic rubber, and similar materials.

In some embodiments, the clip sleeve 108 can be tapered so that an upper portion of the clip sleeve 108 is thicker than a lower portion of the clip sleeve 108. In some embodiments, the clip sleeve can be 25% thicker at the top than at the bottom. Such configurations allow for enhanced retention of belt clips attached to the clip sleeve 108.

In some embodiments, the tool belt system 10 includes at least one pouch fastening ring 122 coupled to an upper portion of the back wall 18. In some embodiments, the pouch fastening ring(s) 122 can be D-rings. In some embodiments, the pouch fastening ring(s) 122 can be secured to the back wall 18 by fastening loops 124 secured to the back wall 18. The fastening loops 124 can be fastened to the back wall 18 by appropriate fasteners, including, but not limited to, rivets. In some embodiments, the pouch fastening ring(s) 122 can extend above a top edge of the back wall 16.

As shown in FIG. 15, the D-rings can be non-twisting D-rings 123. The non-twisting D-rings 123 include a crossbar 125 extending within the outer D-ring 127 and parallel to a generally linear arm 129 of the outer D-ring 127. In some embodiments, the fastening loop 124 can pass between the crossbar 125 and the generally linear arm 129.

In some embodiments, the tool belt system 10 also include a carrying strap 146. As shown in FIG. 3, each end of the carrying strap 146 can include a releasable latch 148.

In some embodiments, the tool belt system 10 can include a tool belt 14 passing through the belt sleeve 32; and at least one belt loop 128 comprising at least one belt fastening ring 130 coupled to the belt loop 128. As shown in FIG. 3, the belt 14 can pass through the at least one belt loop 128, such that the belt loop(s) 128 are slidably adjustable along the length of the belt 14. In other embodiments, the fastening rings 130 are fixedly attached to the tool belt 14.

The tool belt system 10 can include one or more support strap 132. Each end of the support strap 132 can include a latch 126 for releasably coupling to a pouch fastening ring 122 or a belt fastening ring 130. When each end of the support strap 132 is attached to a pouch fastening ring 122 or a belt fastening ring 130, and the support strap 132 is worn over the shoulder of a wearer. In such embodiments, the drill holster is placed on one side of the user (e.g., proximate the right hip), while the shoulder strap rests on the opposite shoulder (e.g., the left shoulder) of the user.

In some embodiments, a harness can be used. In such embodiments, the harness can be attached to fastening rings that are adjustably or fixedly attached to the tool belt 14. Examples of such embodiments are well-known in the art.

In some embodiments, an exterior of the primary wall 18, the fastener pocket 164, or both, can include one or more pencil holders 158. As shown in FIG. 3-5, the pencil holders 158 can be funnel shaped sheath where the tip of the pencil extends out of the bottom of the pencil holder 158. As shown in FIGS. 4-5, at least two pencil holders 158 can be attached one above the other on the exterior of the primary wall 18, the fastener pocket 164, or both.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 4, one or more drill bit extension holders 160 can be attached to an outside surface of the primary wall 18, the fastener pocket 164, or both. The drill bit extension holders 160 can be formed of an elastic material, e.g., an elastic fabric, and can have a resting cross-section that is less than a diameter of some or all of a drill bit extension.

As shown in FIGS. 1-6, 9 & 10, in some embodiments, a fastener pocket 164 can be coupled to the pouch. In some embodiments, the interior surface of the fastener pocket 164 is formed from a puncture-resistant material, has no internally facing seams, and the fastener pocket 164 has no seams in at least one direction. In some embodiments, the puncture-resistant material provides a smooth inner surface of the fastener pocket 164. The puncture-resistant material, the lack of internally facing seams, the smooth inner surface, or any combination thereof, allows the user to scoop fasteners, such as nails and screws, from the fastener pocket 164 with minimal risk of being poked by the fasteners therein. Examples of a puncture resistant materials include, but are not limited to, polymer (e.g., synthetic rubber), reinforced fabrics (e.g., polymer reinforced fabrics), leather, synthetic leather, synthetic rubber, and similar materials. An example of a synthetic rubber material that can be used as a puncture-resistant material is a chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE) synthetic rubber, such as Hypalon®, which is distributed by DuPont Performance Elastomers.

As best seen in FIGS. 3-5 & 12-14, the interior of the fastener pocket 164 can have no seams in at least one dimension. This can be achieved using a single piece of material, such as the pocket sheet 166 shown in FIG. 11, to form the interior of the fastener pocket 164. The pocket sheet 166 can have a rectangular portion 168 that will define the front and back portions of the pocket with a pair of wings 170 extending from each side of the rectangle at one end. The wings 170 will define the sides of the fastener pocket 164. The material can be folded and sewn together as shown in FIGS. 12-14 in order to form the desired fastener pocket 164, where the user can scoop from the front to the back of the fastener pocket 164 without encountering a seam.

The fastener pocket 164 can be covered with another material (e.g., within a pocket) to conceal the outwardly facing seams 172, the outwardly facing seams 172 can simply be covered with a binding, or both. Where the fastener pocket 164 is within a pocket formed of another material, the upper edges of the fastener pocket 164 can be used to form a binding 116. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the back lip 174 of the fastener pocket 164 can be attached to the primary wall 20 by a binding 113, a fastener 117 (e.g., a rivet), or both.

In some embodiments, a back-up pencil holder 176 can be attached to an outer surface of the primary wall 20. The fastener pocket 164 can be attached to an upper edge of the primary wall 16 such that the fastener pocket 164 conceals the back-up pencil holder 176 when the pouch is being worn, but the user can reach under the fastener pouch 164 or flip-up the fastener pouch 164 in order to easily access pencils stored in the back-up pencil holder 176. The back-up pencil holder 176 can be formed from an elastic strip 178 of material with a plurality of spaced-apart attachment points 179, were the distance between the spaced-apart attachment points 179 are separated by a sufficient distance for a pencil to fit under the elastic strip 178 between adjacent attachment points 179. In some embodiments, the attachment points 179 are lines sewing the elastic strip to the primary wall 20 or the fastener pouch 164.

In some embodiments, the storage pocket 188 can be adapted for storing a utility knife (e.g., a retractable utility knife). The storage pocket 188 can be formed in a space between the drill holster insert 184, the primary wall 20, and the back wall 18. As best shown in FIG. 3, one storage pocket 188 can be positioned on each side of the drill holster volume 186, and pencil holders 158 can be positioned on each side 24, 26 of the drill holster 12. This enables a user to wear the drill holster 12 on either side of the body and still have access to pencils and one storage pocket 188 even when a drill is stored in the drill holster 12 blocking the other storage pocket 188 and pencil holder 158.

Although the figures show a number of different embodiments, it will be understood that the features and elements described with respect to one embodiment can be incorporated into the other embodiment.

The foregoing is provided for purposes of illustrating, explaining, and describing embodiments of this invention. Modifications and adaptations to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art and may be made without departing from the scope or spirit of this invention.

Claims

1. A drill holster, comprising:

a base defining a base opening;

a back wall extending perpendicular from said base; and

a primary wall extending from a first side of said back wall to a second side of said back wall and extending perpendicular from said base, said primary wall, back wall, and base defining a storage volume.

2. The drill holster of claim 3, wherein said base opening is sized and configured to receive a drill bit of a drill therethrough.

3. The drill holster of claim 1, wherein said base opening is defined by a grommet.

4. The drill holster of claim 1, comprising a drill holster insert located within said storage volume.

5. The drill holster of claim 4, wherein said drill holster insert divides said storage volume into a drill holster volume and at least one storage pocket.

6. The drill holster of claim 5, wherein said drill holster insert comprises a puncture-resistant material.

7. The drill holster of claim 6, wherein said drill holster volume comprises a seamless internal surface.

8. The drill holster of claim 4, wherein said drill holster insert is coupled to said back wall.

9. The drill holster of claim 1, wherein said primary wall comprises a primary wall reinforcing member located between a first primary wall facing and a second primary wall facing, and wherein said primary wall is coupled to said base by a base binding.

10. The drill holster of claim 9, wherein said base binding comprises a rugged material configured as a skid guard.

11. The drill holster of claim 1, wherein said back wall comprises a back wall reinforcing member between an inner back wall facing and an outer back wall facing.

12. The drill holster of claim 11, wherein said back wall facing comprises a padded portion adapted to rest against a user.

13. The drill holster of claim 12, wherein said padded portion comprise a first padding material and a second padding material, wherein said second padding material extends over a lower edge of said back wall reinforcing member.

14. The drill holster of claim 13, wherein said second padding material has a greater wear resistance than said first padding material.

15. The drill holster of claim 1, wherein said primary wall comprises a first side wall coupled to a first side of said back wall, a second side wall coupled to a second side of said back wall, and a front wall coupled to a distal end of said first side wall and a distal end of said second side wall.

16. The drill holster of claim 15, comprising a fastener pocket coupled to said front wall of said primary wall.

17. The drill holster of claim 16, comprising a corner cap coupled to left and right corners of said fastener pocket.

18. The drill holster of claim 1, comprising a clip sleeve coupled to said back wall, said clip sleeve adapted for receiving and securing a belt clip.

19. The drill holster of claim 1, comprising at least one pouch fastening ring coupled to an upper portion of said back wall.

20. A drill holster, comprising:

a base defining a base opening sized and configured to receive a drill bit therein;

a back wall extending perpendicular from said base;

a primary wall extending from a first side of said back wall to a second side of said back wall and extending perpendicular from said base, said primary wall, back wall, and base defining a storage volume; and

a drill holster insert located within said storage volume, wherein said drill holster insert divides said storage volume into a drill holster volume and at least one storage pocket,

wherein said drill holster insert comprises a puncture-resistant material and defines a seamless internal surface.