Strap-type Flaccid Member Patents (Class 224/148.6)
  • Publication number: 20080128459
    Abstract: A device for securing a baby bottle, toy, pacifier, baby utensil or similar accessory to a stroller, high-chair, car seat, infant's wrist or any item of the like. The device, which is in a general elongated figure “8” shape has both ends secured with a button, snap, Velcro, suction cups or similar means to allow for proper securing to prevent items from falling to the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2006
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventor: Matthew Allen Ridler
  • Publication number: 20080061091
    Abstract: The objective of this invention is to provide a process whereby an individual may carry a plastic water bottle without having to hold it in their hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventor: James Bryan Mailliard
  • Patent number: 7316332
    Abstract: Persons often encounter the need to apply some form of skin treatment when on the go. Such treatments include disinfectant, sunscreens, medications, and moisturizing lotions. The present invention comprises convenient portable skin treatment dispensers in the form of neck-worn and disposable wrist-worn devices. The devices are convenient to use, unobtrusive and can even be disposable. Ease of manufacture is facilitated in various embodiments which include self-sealing diaphragm valves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Inventors: Jeffrey Lewis Powers, Dennis Willard Davis, David Paul Thimm, James Marvin Stenz
  • Patent number: 7201299
    Abstract: Waist-mounted hydration systems that include a fluid reservoir, an elongate drink tube that extends from the reservoir and terminates at a mouthpiece from which a user can draw drink fluid from the reservoir, and a pack that houses the reservoir. The pack is secured around a user's waist by a waist strap assembly. In some embodiments, the waist strap assembly provides a continuous strap that extends around the user's hips and abdomen, and which may be free from rigid body-contacting components. In some embodiments, the hydration system includes a reservoir compression assembly. In some embodiments, the hydration system includes a waist strap assembly that, upon tightening of the strap assembly, is configured to initially apply compression to the reservoir and subsequently to shorten the length of the strap assembly around a user's waist. In some embodiments, the free ends of the waist strap(s) extend from behind a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: CamelBak Products, LLC
    Inventor: Barley A. Forsman
  • Patent number: 7175059
    Abstract: A hydration device/golf bag carrying harness combination including a golf bag carrying harness including a pair of shoulder-engaging loop straps and a rear connection section from which the pair of shoulder-engaging loop straps extend in a general V-shape from the upper portion of the rear connection section. A hydration device includes a liquid container, a liquid delivery tube and at least two mounting straps extending from and connected to the hydration device. At least two strap engagement clips are mounted on the rear connection section of the golf bag carrying harness generally adjacent the upper portion of the rear connection section to each releasably engage one of the mounting straps. Finally, the liquid delivery tube extends forwards of the golf bag carrying harness such that a wearer of the hydration device may access liquids stored in the liquid container without having to disconnect the container from the harness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Inventor: Michael Copich
  • Patent number: 7048160
    Abstract: An infant feeding and entertainment support comprising a front panel and a rear panel detachably affixed thereto with the front panel alternatively adapted to include bottle feeding holder means, breast feeding veil means, burping cloth, as well as infant-oriented entertainment items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Inventor: Antonio D. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6991829
    Abstract: A hand-held vessel has a bottom wall, a sidewall and a supportive strap attached to the bottom wall and the sidewall. The bottom wall and sidewall have an inner and outer surface. The sidewall extends from the bottom wall, whereby the inner surfaces of the bottom wall and sidewall define a cavity for holding fluids or loose materials therein. The strap has a first end and a second end, whereby the first end is fixedly attached to the sidewall and the second end is selectively secured to the bottom wall. The strap is adaptable to accept a user's hand disposed between the strap and the outer surface of the sidewall. The strap urges the hand against the outer surface of the sidewall to secure the vessel to the hand and stabilize the vessel with respect to movement relative to the hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2006
    Assignee: Bercom International LLC
    Inventor: Mark W. Bergman
  • Patent number: 6978918
    Abstract: A tether that addresses the above and other deficiencies in the art, that is efficient to manufacture, and attractive in use. More specifically, the invention is directed to a tether including a ring, a first strap connected to the ring at a first point, a second strap coupled to one of the first strap and ring, and a releasable connector. The releasable connector is operable to releasably couple the first strap to the ring at a second point such that the first strap forms a variable sized opening for receiving an object or container. The invention is also directed to a tethered container assembly including the aforementioned tether and a container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2005
    Assignee: Twin Beginnings, LLC
    Inventors: Karla A. Scanlan, Karen A. Kuhn
  • Patent number: 6945440
    Abstract: An assembly for carriage and storage of paint, the assembly consisting of an upwardly opening vessel having a rear wall, the rear wall having an upper end; a panel fixedly attached to the upwardly opening vessel or formed wholly with the upwardly opening vessel, the panel extending upwardly from the upper end of the rear wall of the vessel; a flexible strap having a pair of ends; and strap attaching hooks adapted for connecting the ends of the flexible strap to apertures extending through the panel, the hooks so connecting the ends of the flexible strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Inventor: Kevin B. Ford
  • Patent number: 6866159
    Abstract: The left arm 5 is provided on a side face adjacent to the opening 23 of the body part 3. The left arm 5 is formed of a tubular shaped cloth used for wetsuit in its diameter less than that of the body 3. Adjacent to the forefront of the left arm 5, a male piece 15 is sewn on the inside of the arm via a rubber strip 16 so as the piece to be housed in the left arm 5. Adjacent to the forefront of the right arm 7, a female piece 17 is sewn in a similar manner. A user of the holder rolls up the left arm 5 and the right arm 7 slightly so as to expose the male piece 15 and the female piece 17 therefrom, then the female piece 17 is inserted into the male piece 15 so that both pieces are in a locked-state. In this way, the PET bottle holder 1 is in a suspended state. Hence, during the unengaged state, both the male piece 15 and the female piece 17 are accommodated respectively in the left arm and the right arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Felissimo Corporation
    Inventor: Yusaku Yamane
  • Patent number: 6857544
    Abstract: A beverage bottle carrier apparatus for enabling an individual to carry one or more beverage bottles. The beverage bottle carrier of the invention includes an elongated generally rectangular flexible strap having a handle portion in the approximate middle thereof for easy grasping by a hand of a person carrying one or more beverage bottles, the flexible strap having two ends and a buckle assembly for connecting the two ends together, one end of the strap having a male portion of the buckle assembly connected thereto and the other end of the strap having a female portion of the buckle assembly connected thereto, and a hooking mechanism connected to said male portion and said female portion, the hooking mechanism being adapted to be force-fitted around the neck of a beverage bottle to grasp and hold a beverage bottle therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Inventor: Phyllis S. Dahl
  • Patent number: 6837472
    Abstract: A water bottle holder has a body joined to convex curved legs that are releasably latched together to embrace the neck of the bottle. A clasp joined to the body has an arm, head, ear and lip surrounding an eye accommodating a belt clip. An enlarged member joined to the arm has surfaces for logos, designs, labels and printed materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Inventor: Michael J. Beutz
  • Publication number: 20040206789
    Abstract: A beverage bottle carrier apparatus for enabling an individual to carry one or more beverage bottles. The beverage bottle carrier of the invention includes an elongated generally rectangular flexible strap having a handle portion in the approximate middle thereof for easy grasping by a hand of a person carrying one or more beverage bottles, the flexible strap having two ends and a buckle assembly for connecting the two ends together, one end of the strap having a male portion of the buckle assembly connected thereto and the other end of the strap having a female portion of the buckle assembly connected thereto, and a hooking mechanism connected to said male portion and said female portion, the hooking mechanism being adapted to be force-fitted around the neck of a beverage bottle to grasp and hold a beverage bottle therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventor: Phyllis S. Dahl
  • Publication number: 20040164107
    Abstract: An infant feeding and entertainment support comprising a front panel and a rear panel detachably affixed thereto with the front panel alternatively adapted to include bottle feeding holder means, breast feeding veil means, burping cloth, as well as infant-oriented entertainment items.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventor: Antonio D. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20040164108
    Abstract: An infant feeding veil support comprising a breast feeding veil and a rear panel detachably affixed thereto with the breast feeding veil including a looped strap affixed to the back side thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2003
    Publication date: August 26, 2004
    Inventor: Antonio D. Anderson
  • Patent number: 6669064
    Abstract: A bonding nurser that can be used to closely approximate breast feeding mechanically and psychologically comprises a feeding container that simulates a breast in fluid delivery, shape, texture, feel, and ease of infant suckling releasibly attached to a sling so that the container is positioned on the breast area of the adult feeding the baby, and the adult's hands are free for cuddling the baby during feeding. The feeding container is a breast-shaped flexible housing that holds a collapsible bag which delivers milk or other fluids through a nipple protruding through the apex of the housing and is filled through a screw cap opening at the base opposite the apex and secured in the housing by retaining straps surfaced with Velcro™. When the container is assembled, i.e., a bag is positioned in the housing, the straps present a loop interface that mechanically couples the base of the container to a correspondingly sized hook-surfaced area on a shoulder strap (or a hand strap).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2003
    Inventor: Nicholas V. Perricone
  • Publication number: 20030228072
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a collapsible bottle container comprising a base having a fold axis, a bottle bag having a top and bottom portions, where the bottom portion is coupled to the base and the top portion terminates in an opening configurable to receive a bottle, and a carrying strap. The carrying strap is coupled to the base and extends upwardly along the bottle bag from the bottom portion past the top portion to form a shoulder strap, coupled to the bottle bag. The container is configurable between an open and closed configuration, such that when in the open configuration, a bottle is held in the container by the bottle bag and the base, and, when in a closed configuration, the bottle bag and the strap are collapsed onto the base, such that the base is folded about the fold axis around the bottle bag and the strap such that the collapsible container is enclosed within the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventor: Theodore Tyberg
  • Patent number: 6626333
    Abstract: The bottle-connector connects a bottle to an individual, back-pack or clothing. The bottle is of the type having a neck in which an annular groove or ridge is formed. The connector has a resilient O-ring having an opening in which the neck is received. A collar is provided for adjusting the opening to an effective size such that the O-ring is snugly accommodated in the groove where the bottle has a groove or to an effective size smaller than the outer diameter of said ridge where the bottle has a ridge such that the O-ring is securely connected to the bottle. The connector also has a rigid ring connected to the O-ring and a strap or clip for connecting the rigid ring to the individual or to his back-pack or clothing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Inventors: Michel Gilbert Levesque, Madison Clova Levesque
  • Publication number: 20030150890
    Abstract: A bonding nurser that can be used to closely approximate breast feeding mechanically and psychologically comprises a feeding container that simulates a breast in fluid delivery, shape, texture, feel, and ease of infant suckling releasibly attached to a sling so that the container is positioned on the breast area of the adult feeding the baby, and the adult's hands are free for cuddling the baby during feeding. The feeding container is a breast-shaped flexible housing that holds a collapsible bag which delivers milk or other fluids through a nipple protruding through the apex of the housing and is filled through a screw cap opening at the base opposite the apex and secured in the housing by retaining straps surfaced with Velcro™. When the container is assembled, i.e., a bag is positioned in the housing, the straps present a loop interface that mechanically couples the base of the container to a correspondingly sized hook-surfaced area on a shoulder strap (or a hand strap).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2002
    Publication date: August 14, 2003
    Inventor: Nicholas V. Perricone
  • Publication number: 20030121944
    Abstract: A tether that addresses the above and other deficiencies in the art, that is efficient to manufacture, and attractive in use. More specifically, the invention is directed to a tether including a ring, a first strap connected to the ring at a first point, a second strap coupled to one of the first strap and ring, and a releasable connector. The releasable connector is operable to releasably couple the first strap to the ring at a second point such that the first strap forms a variable sized opening for receiving an object or container. The invention is also directed to a tethered container assembly including the aforementioned tether and a container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Karla A. Scanlan, Karen A. Kuhn
  • Patent number: 6581811
    Abstract: A container (20) for a flowable material for carrying on a person. The container includes an elongate vessel (22) for containing the flowable material, the vessel including a first end (24), a second end (26) and a longitudinal axis. The vessel is bendable so that the first end and the second end can be brought toward each other. Further, the vessel is deformable axially to alter the length and volume of the vessel. A sealable inlet (28) is provided for introducing the flowable material into the vessel (22), while a sealable outlet is provided for expelling the flowable material from the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: Simon Schillaci
  • Publication number: 20030111496
    Abstract: A bottle carrier device is disclosed which enables the attachment of a plastic beverage bottle or the like to the clothing of a person, or to any other suitable support for transportation and portability of the bottle of liquid. The bottle carrier device generally comprises a bottle-engaging member positionable about the neck of a bottle, a hook member for detachably attaching the bottle carrier device to a support, such as a belt loop, and a joining member which joins together the hook member to the bottle-engaging member. The joining member may further be structured with an intermediate connector to provide selective detachable attachment of the hook member to the bottle-engaging member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2003
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventor: Amy Abbott
  • Patent number: 6557737
    Abstract: A carrier for inhalant devices which are designed for personal usage which allows the inhalant to be easily attached to and carried by the user and which allows for operation of the inhalant without removing the same from the carrier. The carrier also selectively provides structure to removably attach a length of tubing thereto for directing the inhalant material from the inhalant device to the user's mouth as required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Inventor: Conniemarie Hanson
  • Publication number: 20030080165
    Abstract: A beverage bottle carrier apparatus for enabling an individual to carry one or more beverage bottles. The beverage bottle carrier of the invention includes an elongated generally rectangular flexible strap having a handle portion in the approximate middle thereof for easy grasping by a hand of a person carrying one or more beverage bottles, the flexible strap having two ends and a buckle assembly for connecting the two ends together, one end of the strap having a male portion of the buckle assembly connected thereto and the other end of the strap having a female portion of the buckle assembly connected thereto, and a hooking mechanism connected to said male portion and said female portion, the hooking mechanism being adapted to be force-fitted around the neck of a beverage bottle to grasp and hold a beverage bottle therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventor: Phyllis S. Dahl
  • Patent number: 6533148
    Abstract: A beverage bottle carrier apparatus for enabling an individual to carry one or more beverage bottles. The beverage bottle carrier of the invention includes an elongated generally rectangular flexible strap having a handle portion in the approximate middle thereof for easy grasping by a hand of a person carrying one or more beverage bottles, the flexible strap having two ends and a buckle assembly for connecting the two ends together, one end of the strap having a male portion of the buckle assembly connected thereto and the other end of the strap having a female portion of the buckle assembly connected thereto, and a hooking mechanism connected to said male portion and said female portion, the hooking mechanism being adapted to be force-fitted around the neck of a beverage bottle to grasp and hold a beverage bottle therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Inventor: Phyllis S. Dahl
  • Patent number: 6516981
    Abstract: A medical vest (10) and a method of using the vest to provide emergency medical care to a patient (102), are described. The vest includes an IV container (28) and a medical supply container (58) which are mounted on mounting pads (22, 24 or 26) on the front (12) or back (14) of the vest. The containers are also connected to the shoulders (16) of the vest by shoulder straps (27). The IV container is configured to carry an IV bag (150) as well as all the medical supplies necessary to provide an IV to a patient. The container is constructed so as to remain in the open position to allow the user to use both hands to tend to the patient. A clip strap (46) with a self-closing hook (48) is provided with the container to allow the container to be hooked near a patient for transport with the patient. The medical supply container has a variety of uses and can be provided with inserts with loops (69) for holding airway equipment or inserts without loops to hold additional emergency medical supplies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Inventors: Esther C. Perez, Michael J. Perez
  • Patent number: 6443338
    Abstract: A bottled drink carrier apparatus is provided for supporting a bottle containing a drink product at a position upon a user's neck or shoulder or attached to a belt loop. The apparatus includes a strap assembly forming a loop having upper and lower end portions, a cable having ends that are attached to the lower portion of the strap assembly. The cable forms a closed noose with a slide below the strap. A slide is provided for tightening the noose about a bottle to be supported, the slide frictionally engaging the cable at least in the locking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Giacona Container Company
    Inventor: Corrado Giacona, III
  • Patent number: 6401993
    Abstract: This invention teaches a multi-purpose bottle holder that is suitable for securely transporting water and beverage bottles over long distances or during vigorous exercise programs. The bottle holder can be supported either by an adjustable shoulder strap, or around an individual's waist. The bottle holder comprises an elongated, cylindrical body having a closed bottom and an open top, which define a cavity therein for receiving a bottle. The bottle holder has an expandable front pocket containing a top flap with a securing device. The bottle holder also contains a first securing assembly on one side and a second securing assembly on the other side. The first securing assembly contains a first D-shaped ring and a key holder clasp. The second securing assembly contains a second D-shaped ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Inventor: Carlos Andrino
  • Patent number: 6398088
    Abstract: A baby holding and feeding apparatus including a body harness adapted for being worn about a torso of a user. A semi-rigid cradle portion is secured to the front ends of the shoulder straps of the body harness. The cradle portion is adapted for holding a baby therein. The cradle portion is comprised of a back panel and a front panel. The back panel is generally arcuate for supporting the baby thereon. A bottle holding portion is secured to an outer edge of the back panel of the cradle portion. The bottle holding portion is adapted for holding a bottle therein whereby a nipple of the bottle may be directed into a mouth of the baby positioned within the cradle portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Inventor: Diane Burke
  • Patent number: 6386776
    Abstract: A lotion applicator includes an elongated, substantially planar strip constructed with a pliable, non-absorbent foam material. Adjacent each end of the strip is an aperture for receiving a user's finger or thumb. A user can apply lotions, ointments and similar viscous substances to otherwise inaccessible areas of the user's body by placing the viscous substance onto the strip. A user then grasps the strip by inserting a thumb or finger from each hand into each of the apertures. The user can then easily maneuver the strip across the back or other hard to reach locations of the user's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
    Inventor: Marlene Mistich Scariano
  • Patent number: 6382490
    Abstract: A fishing tackle box worn about a waist including a tackle box portion having a front face, a back face, a top face, a bottom face, and opposed side faces. The front face is defined by a plurality of compartments being slidably disposed therein. The front face has a cover panel hingedly coupled thereto. The cover panel is openable to a position essentially perpendicular to the front face. The opposed side faces each have a belt strap extending outwardly therefrom. The belt straps each have corresponding male and female buckles for securing the tackle box portion around a waist of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Inventor: Michael Divincenzo
  • Publication number: 20020046984
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a beverage container holder which is small and flexible and, thus, easily stored. The holder is comprised of a support member having first and second loops, an adjustment means for attaching a beverage container to the first loop of the support member and a clip attached to the second loop of the support member for removably securing the holder to a user's clothes or accessories. In use, the first loop of the support member is placed around the top of a drink container, such as a water bottle or a 20 oz. beverage container, the adjustment means is used to secure the first loop to the top of the beverage container and the clip is removably attached to the user. The clip can either be attached to the user's clothing or it may be attached to an accessory, such as a purse or a backpack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2001
    Publication date: April 25, 2002
    Inventor: Steve Cheatwood
  • Publication number: 20010042758
    Abstract: A liquid dispenser securable about a user's limb for storing and dispensing a liquid and a method for dispensing the liquid. The dispenser comprises a sized flexible strap adapted to engage an outer surface of the limb. A flexible pouch is joined with the strap and includes a liquid impervious liner. A chamber is housed within the pouch where the liquid impervious liner surrounds the chamber and liquid can be stored within the chamber. A dispensing nipple extends through the pouch and is in fluid flow communication with the chamber. The nipple is operable between a closed position whereby the liquid is sealed within the chamber and an open position whereby the liquid can be communicated to or from the chamber. The dispenser includes an elongation characteristic wherein the dispenser can stretch more in a first direction than a different second direction as defined over a given area of the dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2001
    Publication date: November 22, 2001
    Inventors: Joseph DiTomasso, Beverly DiTomasso
  • Patent number: 6283346
    Abstract: A strap is disclosed comprising a bottle-neck-strap-hole (13) with the measurements predetermined, in accordance with the bottle-neck size, the bottle-neck-strap-hole is cut to fit tightly around a bottle-neck. The bottle-neck-strap is designed to be worn comfortably over the shoulder, around the neck or hung on an object. The Bottle-neck-strap (10) made out of ethylene-vinyl-acetate, which has a hand like foam rubber, is a preferred practical application of this invention. This invention can also be made in a two piece bottle-neck-strap, with the area around the bottle-neck-strap-hole (13) referred to as a bottle-neck-collar (15). A rope, cord or string can be attached to the hole (16) at each end of the bottle-neck-collar; this completes the utility-bottle-neck-strap design.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Inventor: Johnnie Marshall Thomas
  • Patent number: 6279794
    Abstract: A plastic container bottle provided with carrying means. The bottle is composed of a neck portion of thick wall that has a step below a support ring formed around a lower portion of the neck portion and projecting therefrom and a ring-shaped groove between the step and the support ring, and a flat-shaped body portion of thin wall with shoulder portions extending to both sides from the base of the neck portion, that are formed integrally by stretch blow molding process. The carrying means is composed of a rectangular insertion plate having a width at least substantially the same as the outer diameter of the neck portion and a fitting portion at an end thereof that are integrally formed from a flexible thermoplastic material in an L-shape, the fitting portion having a pair of holding pieces of the same shapes with inner circumference thereof having the same diameter as the diameter of the ring-shaped groove and end opening being narrower than the diameter of the ring-shaped groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Vijay Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Motoaki Miyazaki
  • Patent number: 6209765
    Abstract: A coin-holder accessory for use at casinos and like establishments comprising an adjustable belt adapted to circumscribe the user's waist and be lockable in place thereabout and having a strip portion secured thereto. The strip portion has a obverse surface bearing a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive having a detachable protective sheet disposed thereacross and which, when removed, exposes the adhesive layer and enables the strip to be bonded to a coin-cup holder adjacent the upper lip thereof. The cup thus mounted to the belt and the belt customized to the user's waist and buckled enables the wearer to support many coins in the cup which is maintained in a vertical position adjacent wearer's abdomen to prevent spillege while enabling the wearer to vigilantly protect the contents of the cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Inventor: Patricia Ann King