Including Or Carrying A Reel Patents (Class 224/162)
  • Patent number: 11378807
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed. According to the present disclosure, when the strap portion turns from a first state in which the handle and the strap portion are positioned adjacent to each other to a second state in which the strap portion is positioned away from the handle, the strap portion remains in the second state and, when the link button is pressed, the strap portion turns back to the first state. An electronic device according to the present disclosure may be associated with an artificial intelligence module, robot, augmented reality (AR) device, virtual reality (VR) device, and device related to 5G services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Hyeongseok Chae, Sumin Yoon, Kyunghak Park, Mundeock Seo, Hoon Hur
  • Patent number: 11208280
    Abstract: Implementations of a tape holder are provided. In some implementations, the tape holder may be used to secure a roll of tape to a magnetic surface. In some implementations, the tape holder is comprised of a base member and a spool support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Inventors: Timothy Briggs, Ginger Briggs
  • Patent number: 10974926
    Abstract: A retractor for an anti-theft display includes a lock that may hold the retractor's spool in fixed position against further rotation. The retractor's spool carries an anti-theft tether that normally extends or retracts as a tethered product is lifted to and from a retail display. The lock is capable of holding the tether in fixed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Mobile Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Wade Wheeler, Eric Charlesworth
  • Patent number: 10894694
    Abstract: This invention is embodied in a body mount and retractable lanyard that enables its user to pull and retract a device perpendicularly from the face of a spool connected to a user. In this way, the body mount enable its user to access hands-free portable power, video and data transfer for public safety personnel and others operating in extreme and challenging environmental conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: All Clear Fire Systems, LLC
    Inventors: James A. Mabry, Jr., Danny J. Kleitsch
  • Patent number: 10833717
    Abstract: The two-way communication system comprises a non-invasive and non-implanted system which remains completely invisible to an outside observer when in use by an operator or user and allows for clear two-way communications. This system is generally comprised of a mouthpiece component, relay component, infrastructure communication device, and an optional system control which may interface with the relay component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Sonitus Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Paré
  • Patent number: 10736406
    Abstract: A tool retaining device including a strapping material including pliable material which is adapted to be wrapped around a tool to secure the strapping material to the tool. The strapping material is securely retained to a mounting lug, the mounting lug being securable to a tool by a fastener. A securement device has a slot therein for lockingly receiving the lug, and the lug is removably securable to the securement device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Inventor: Ian Hintze
  • Patent number: 10717315
    Abstract: A holder device for writing instruments, the holder device including: a main body sized to be positioned about a user's forearm; and at least one holder location coupled to the main body, the holder location being sized to hold at least one of the writing instruments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Inventors: Rachel K. Zimmerman, Dylan J. Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 10712125
    Abstract: A wearable weapon restraint system is provided. The system includes a cable having a proximal end and a distal end, a retractable cable reel configured to contain the cable and allow the cable to extend and/or retract relative to the retractable cable reel, and a conduit having a passageway extending along at least a portion of the conduit. The cable can be positioned such that at least a portion of the cable passes through the passageway of the conduit. The distal end of the cable can be coupled to a fastening device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Inventor: Derrick Willard
  • Patent number: 10435268
    Abstract: Implementations of a tape holder are provided. In some implementations, the tape holder may be used to secure a roll of tape to a magnetic surface. In some implementations, the tape holder is comprised of a base member and a spool support. In some implementations, the base member has one or more magnets on one side for securing the tape holder to a surface. In some implementations, the spool support is configured to secure a roll of tape to the tape holder. In some implementations, the spool support is configured to receive a roll of tape thereon. In some implementations, the spool support may include one or more flexible members thereon configured to releasably secure a roll of tape on the spool support. In some implementations, the tape holder may include a bearing shelf. In some implementations, the bearing shelf may be configured to support a roll of tape thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Inventors: Timothy Briggs, Ginger Briggs
  • Patent number: 10426562
    Abstract: A wearable healthcare multi-accessory tool includes a truncated conical body adapted to support health care attachment and illumination accessories, and an elongated tubular shaft having an interior open cavity and a lower opening to enable insertion of at least one of a hemostat and scissor into the shaft. The shaft supports the body about the shaft in a displaced relationship above the lower opening of the shaft so as to provide an annular space surrounding the shaft below and recessed relative to the body exterior so as to enable incorporation of a roll of health care tape into the annular space being rotatable about the shaft to enable a strip of the health care tape to be pulled and severed from the roll. The shaft also has at least one protrusion thereon adjacent to the lower opening to support the roll of health care tape about the shaft in the annular space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Inventors: Linda Philipp, Bernard Philipp
  • Patent number: 10413044
    Abstract: A quick-release attachment mechanism includes a fastener that attaches an object to a user. The fastener is disengaged by pulling on a pull-handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Inventor: Casey Husband
  • Patent number: 10233050
    Abstract: Implementations of a tape holder are provided. In some implementations, the tape holder may be used to secure a roll of tape to a magnetic surface. In some implementations, the tape holder is comprised of a base member and a spool support. In some implementations, the base member has one or more magnets on one side for securing the tape holder to a surface. In some implementations, the spool support is configured to secure a roll of tape to the tape holder. In some implementations, the spool support is configured to receive a roll of tape thereon. In some implementations, the spool support may include one or more flexible members thereon configured to releasably secure a roll of tape on the spool support. In some implementations, the tape holder may include a bearing shelf. In some implementations, the bearing shelf may be configured to support a roll of tape thereon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Inventor: Timothy Briggs
  • Bag
    Patent number: 10143293
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bag configured such that the length of a bag strap used to hold the bag on a user's body is easily adjustable and an adjusted region is not exposed to the outside, thus enabling a neat appearance to be reliably maintained and allowing the bag to be safely used. The bag includes a sack-shaped main body configured to receive objects and a bag strap normally connected to the main body and used to hold the bag on a user's shoulder, waist or the like. One end of the bag strap is coupled to one end of the main body, a wire of a predetermined length is connected to the other end of the bag strap, and the main body includes an adjusting means that adjusts the length of the wire by winding or unwinding, in the state where an end of the wire is fixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: NEPA Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Suk Kyoo Song, Kyoung Mi Park
  • Patent number: 10080419
    Abstract: An assembly for adjusting the position of a load for a backpack has a supporting member (3), an actuating means (35), and a plurality of elongate flexible movable members (7). Each of the elongate flexible movable members are attached to a load carrying portion (1) at one end, and attached to the actuating means at the second end. The load carrying portion is movable between: a retracted position, in which the load carrying portion abuts the supporting member, when the actuating means is moved into a first position; and an extended position, in which a user can freely move the load carrying portion relative to the supporting member, when the actuating means is moved into a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Inventor: David Wolffe
  • Patent number: 10058155
    Abstract: A protective case system includes a mounting accessory and a protective case. The mounting accessory includes a dovetail rail member with a snap feature and an engagement feature. The protective case includes an inner liner for receiving and at least partially enclosing the electronic device when the electronic device is installed in the protective case; an outer shell extending around at least a portion of the inner liner; and a mount adapter removeably attached to the outer shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan H. Guerdrum, Russell J. Goldfain, Greg D. Caster, Cory R. Bloor, Matthew M. Glanzer
  • Patent number: 9873582
    Abstract: A tape roll holder includes a plate from which extends a cylindrical bearing formed from two or more arcuate prongs. A cylindrical spindle dimensioned to be snugly received within an axially defined hole in the roll of tape is mounted to the bearing such that it is allowed to rotate freely. A spring clip is included to allow the holder to be worn on a belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Inventor: Robert W. Stenavich
  • Patent number: 9756929
    Abstract: A hand-tool retractor cover includes a body portion and a handle portion attached to and extending from the body portion. The body portion has a first-side wall, a second-side wall spaced apart from and substantially parallel to the first-side wall, and a perimeter wall extending transversely between and connecting the first-side wall to the second-side wall. The body portion defines a retractor compartment between the first-side wall, the second-side wall, and the perimeter wall. The body portion also defines an entrance into the retractor compartment and a retractor cable opening. The handle portion defines a handle opening and is made of a stretchable and resilient material. The stretchable and resilient material is adapted to increase a weight rating of a hand tool retractor when a hand tool retractor is placed within the hand tool retractor cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Inventors: Darrell A. Moreau, Andre W. Moreau, Reginald Moreau
  • Patent number: 9539955
    Abstract: A securing mechanism for securing a computing device within a vehicle includes a first end and a second end. A top face and a bottom face extend from the first end to the second end, and the securing mechanism is folded such that the bottom face at the first end is proximate to the bottom face at the second end, defining a channel configured to receive a portion of a seatbelt of the vehicle. The securing mechanism also includes an attachment mechanism that is configured to attach the securing mechanism to the computing device. In various embodiments, the securing mechanism is attached to the computing device at a point below a center of gravity for the computing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: R & L Carriers, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian L. Earley, Terry L. King, David Mark Vance, Eric J. Bauer
  • Patent number: 9504310
    Abstract: A dispenser for storing and dispensing a rolled support strap, including but not limited to hanger straps (sometimes referred to as “plumber's tape”) such as those sold under the trade name TAB TAPE®, as well as assemblies that include a dispenser and a rolled support strap therein, and associated methods. A holster for holding the dispenser, as well as a system including a holster and a dispenser, are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Inventor: Marc Franklin Foreman
  • Patent number: 9487376
    Abstract: Retractors and vests having retractors are disclosed, wherein the retractor can be attached by an attachment mechanism to a web system on the vest. An accessory can be attached to a line within the retractor, and the line can be extended from the retractor housing during accessory use. When the line is extended from the housing, the retractor housing rotates so it aligns with the extended line. This alignment of the housing and line reduces stresses on the line, which extends the reliability and lifespan of the retractor. Further, a retraction force can retract the line back into the retractor housing when the extension force is released. The retraction force can be strong enough to prevent the line from extending from under weight of the accessory. The retractor can also minimize the dangle length of the retracting device to the attachment point to minimize movement when not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: HAMMERHEAD INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: John A Salentine, Kenneth S Collin, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9392865
    Abstract: An electronic device theft prevention assembly for preventing an electronic device from being stolen includes a case that may removably receive an electronic device. The case has a front side, a back side and a perimeter edge extending therebetween. The front side is substantially open. A grip is coupled to the case. The grip may be engaged by fingers of a user such that the case is retained on the user. The grip is comprised of a flexible material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Inventor: Sigal Shmulevich
  • Patent number: 9370238
    Abstract: A duck or game call organizer includes a band to be worn on the duck hunter's body and several retractors located along the band. Each retractor provides a line to connect a respective call device so that the user may select a call device, extend it from the band and operate it, and release it. The retractor then retracts the call device to the band. The band may provide a cradle for each retractor to orient or align the call device in a predetermined position when it retracts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: DUCKS, DUCKS & MORE DUCKS
    Inventor: Joe David Cascio, II
  • Patent number: 9210978
    Abstract: An equipment carrier comprises one or more support members, an equipment holder, and an extensible tether. The equipment holder receives and retains an equipment item. The support members support the equipment holder against a wearer's torso or limb. The extensible tether is attached to the carrier is attached to the equipment item. The extensible tether is under tension and elongated when the equipment item retained by the equipment holder, and is under negligible tension and not elongated the equipment item held by the wearer at the wearer's face or head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2015
    Assignee: FL Archery Holdings LLC
    Inventor: Fred H. Hunt
  • Patent number: 9138631
    Abstract: A ski harness has a back panel with connected shoulder straps that a person wears. A flap is connected to the bottom edge of the back panel, and to left and right pocket points on the back panel sides near the bottom edge, so the bottom portions of the flap and back panel form a pocket. The flap extends upward beyond the pocket points, but is not connected to the back panel above the pocket points, so the flap can fall away from the back panel. A release strap is connected to the top edge of the flap and to the user's shoulder straps to hold the flap against the back panel, and the release strap has a quick release fastener. Skis can be placed between the flap and back panel such that the bottoms of the skis are in the pocket, and the release strap holds the middle of the skis against the back panel and within the ski harness. The skis can be quickly released and dropped by unbuckling the quick release fastener on the release strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Zombie Ski Harness, LLC
    Inventor: Brian Scholl
  • Patent number: 9072363
    Abstract: A retractor carrying device is configured to carry a portable device. In one embodiment, the retractor carrying case includes a carrying case defining a pouch configured to receive the portable device through an opening in the carrying case. The retractor carrying case also includes a retractor assembly coupled to the carrying case and a tensile closure mechanism. The retractor assembly is configured to tether the portable device to the carrying case. The tensile closure mechanism is configured to extend across the opening in the carrying case to selectively retain the portable device in the pouch of the carrying case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: West Coast Chain Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Boake Paugh, Joshua R. Buesseler
  • Patent number: 9038869
    Abstract: A tool holder has a first tool pouch connected to the front surface of a substrate and defining a first tool compartment between the first tool pouch and the substrate. A second tool pouch is connected to the front surface of the substrate and defines a second tool compartment between the second tool pouch and the substrate, where the first tool pouch is at least partially disposed within the second tool pouch. A first retractor pocket is attached to the back surface of the substrate and defines a first retractor compartment that communicates through an opening in the substrate to the first tool compartment. A second retractor pocket attached to the first tool pouch front surface and defines a second retractor compartment between the second retractor pocket and the first tool pouch. The second retractor compartment communicates through a second retractor opening to the second tool compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: Ty-Flot, Inc.
    Inventors: Darrell A. Moreau, Andre W. Moreau
  • Patent number: 9033197
    Abstract: A spool holder and dispenser comprising a body fitted with a belt clip and two spool support arms extending from the body and defining between them a spool space, wherein at least one of said spool support arms is pivotal and spring biased towards said other spool support arm, and at least one of said spool support arms is fitted at its free end with a spool retention member; said spool support arms being displaceable between a retaining position wherein a tape is retained within the spool space, and a dispensing position wherein a tape is free to be discharged therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Inventor: Nir Bar
  • Patent number: 9016531
    Abstract: A retractor carrying device for personal use has multiple components that allow for easy storage, deployment, and detachment of small items carried inside the device. In one embodiment, the device includes a carrying case having an interior cavity, a retractor assembly having an interior portion and an exterior portion joined to the carrying case, and an attachment assembly connected to the exterior portion so that the device may be connected to a user's belt or strap. A retractable tensile member is rotatably disposed within the interior portion and is moveable between a fully retracted position and an extended position. The device also includes an end fitting connected to the retractable tensile member that is adapted to releasably attach the small portable items. When the retractable tensile member is in the fully retracted position, the end fitting is configured to nest in a recess formed in the interior portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: West Coast Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Boake Paugh, Joshua R. Buesseler
  • Patent number: 9010592
    Abstract: A decorative handkerchief deploying device comprises a wrist strap, a handkerchief assembly, and a spring retraction mechanism. The wrist strap is designed to be worn around a user's wrist. The handkerchief assembly is made of an absorbent material and is intended to be used primarily to control sneezes or coughs. In use, the user grasps a knob portion of the handkerchief and extends the handkerchief outwardly. The spring retraction mechanism allows the handkerchief assembly to be retracted back into a “ready” position on the bracelet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventor: James W. Toon, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20150097008
    Abstract: An attachment device secures attaching a handheld device, such as a mobile phone or tablet. The device has a first connecting element connecting it to the handheld device and a second connecting element for securing it, e.g. to a beltloop, handbag or user's wrist. A tether cord is stored in a housing, may be withdrawn from the housing, and has a free end connected to one of the first and second connecting elements with the other connected to the housing. A retraction device, such as a spring, in the housing retracts the tether cord into the housing, A locking element may be provided for locking the tether relative to the housing. The spring can be strong enough to take the full weight of the device with the phone, while preventing the tether cord from being pulled from the housing, to prevent the handheld device from being dropped, lost or misplaced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Mobolaji Kolade ADEYEMI
  • Publication number: 20150076183
    Abstract: A retractable holder for a smartphone is formed with a housing, a connection mechanism for connecting and disconnecting the smartphone to the housing, a first lanyard loop comprising lanyard cords that are reeled onto or deployed from cord storage spools located inside the housing, a second lanyard loop comprising lanyard cords that are reeled onto or deployed from cord storage spools located inside the housing and a lanyard control mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: PALMS FREE INC.
    Inventor: Gary PALMA
  • Patent number: 8915409
    Abstract: A system is described that includes a base adapted to hold a device which is removable therefrom, the system including a retractor mechanism coupled to the base and having a retractable cord wound thereon with both ends extending therefrom through at least one opening as a line part of the retractable cord for access by a wearer of the base, and setting means providing adjustability of a perch position on the wearer for the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Inventor: Mark Smith
  • Patent number: 8827230
    Abstract: In an object holding device, it is possible to prevent loosening of a cord-like body for holding an object without requiring any user's special operation. The object holding device includes a fixing belt (3) wound on a plastic tank (2), a male buckle (9) provided at a fixing belt, a reel (4) having the fixing belt wound around and urged to rotate in a winding direction of the fixing belt and a reel housing (11) connecting with a male buckle. When the male buckle is connected to the reel housing, a rotation of the reel is restricted at least in a counter-winding direction of the fixing belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Nifco Inc.
    Inventor: Takehiko Nemoto
  • Patent number: 8783531
    Abstract: An extendable and retractable earpiece cable assembly for mobile communication or sound devices including a reel housing integrally formed with or detachably connected to a casing for protecting a mobile electronic device. The reel housing includes a reel mechanism around which the earpiece cables are removably wound. The reel housing includes a flexible wall that is located adjacent an actuator in the reel housing, the actuator operable to retract the earpiece cables into the reel housing. The earpiece cables are extendable from and retractable into the reel housing. Each of the earpiece cables have one end attached to an earpiece and each of the earpiece cables have a second end attached to a connector plug to electrically connect the earpieces to the mobile electronic device. The casing or the reel housing also supports a carrying clip that allows a user to attach the mobile communication or sound device and earpiece assembly to an article of clothing or other accessory item supported by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventor: Robert Kroupa
  • Publication number: 20140198442
    Abstract: A low-profile retractable cord system in which a line is attached to a pair of retractor mechanisms located in the sides of an article to be carried (such as a briefcase, a purse, a handbag, suitcase, tote, bag, knapsack, sports bag, gym bag, etc.). The line is high-tensile braided line threaded out through eyelets which are offset inwardly and downwardly from the upper corners of the article to be carried. This way, the line and shoulder pad attached thereto lie flat along the carried article. Various retractor mechanisms are shown, including an opposed pair of coil-spring-biased reels, opposed independent pulley mechanisms, or a common pulley mechanism. An alternate embodiment employs a single retractor mechanism and line for a single loop-handle is also shown.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Inventors: Richard J. Rekuc, Steven J. Rekuc, David Edward Ringel
  • Patent number: 8777075
    Abstract: The hydration pack apparatus for a bicyclist herein described includes a hydration fluid container that is removably mounted to a bicycle. Hydration fluid is transported from the container to the bicyclist via a flexible tube with one end connecting to an outlet on the container and the other end terminating at a bite actuated valve. The tube is routed on and mounted to the bicycle in a novel fashion. The cyclist, with the brief use of one hand, is able to easily access the bite valve and tube to retrieve hydration while continuing to ride the bicycle and maintaining a neutral and ergonomic posture. Retracting reel assemblies are used to automatically return and hold the tube in a stored position on the bicycle while not in use. The hydration pack can be equipped with additional features allowing for convenient storage and retrieval of nutrition supplements and for secure storage of other accessory items commonly employed by bicyclists.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Velopass, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Joseph Bretl, Mark Matthew Proia
  • Patent number: 8746519
    Abstract: A releasable attachment apparatus has multiple components that allow for easy storage, deployment and detachment of small portable items carried on the apparatus. In one embodiment, the apparatus has a retractable unit having a housing inside of which are a reel, a spring coil biasing rotation of the reel, and a tensile member carried on the reel. The housing has a female opening that fittingly receives a connector so that there is minimal swivel action in the connector and thus minimal strain on the tensile member when the tensile member is fully retracted in drawing the connector to a stored configuration with the retractable unit. The apparatus also includes a fastener that is adapted to carry the small portable items and is removably attached to the connector. The apparatus also includes a locking switch which is movable between a neutral position that allows rotation of the reel and a locking position which locks the reel against rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: West Coast Chain Mfg. Co.
    Inventors: Stanfield Young, Boake Paugh
  • Publication number: 20140138415
    Abstract: A retaining apparatus for a tool or accessory includes a first and second hanger each having a first and second end. The first ends each include an attachment member securable to a wearer. A leg strap includes a fastening device to allow the leg strap to be opened and closed and secured around the thigh of a wearer. The second ends of the hangers are attached to a leg strap. The first hanger is spaced from the second hanger along a length of the leg strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventor: Ian Hintze
  • Patent number: 8714358
    Abstract: An earphone protector device includes top and bottom compartments partitioned by and releasably attachable to opposite sides of a central partition member. A passage through the partition member is sized for insertion of earphone cords, wherein the corresponding earphones are located on the top side of the partition member and the earphone plug is located on the bottom side of the partition member. When used in conjunction with a portable media player, the earphones and earphone plug may be extended through slots located on each corresponding compartment, thereby limiting the amount of slack in the earphone cords during use. In another embodiment of the device, the central partition member does not include a passage and the device may be used for separately storing complimenting articles in the two compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Inventor: Béla Debitzky
  • Patent number: 8678255
    Abstract: A personal portable devices keeper (10) and its method of use are disclosed. The keeper mainly comprises a housing formed by a shell (12) and a base (14), a spool assembly (16) controlled by a spiral spring (18) and a ratchet mechanism consisting of a ratchet plate (32) in the spool, a ratchet bead (20), and a straight slot (50) in the base, a clip (22), and a length of cord (24) with a bob (72) securing a strap loop (90). The shell has a cord port (28) and is rotatable independently from the spool so that the cord remainder is adjustable even after the cord is fully retracted by the spring. The strap loop ties a personal portable device directly through its strap holder or the like. The keeper is fully operable through the cord dragged by the portable device that is normally held and operated by one hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Inventors: Zhengping Zhang, Xiaohua Liang, Liang Zhang
  • Publication number: 20130284772
    Abstract: A retractor carrying device is configured to carry a portable device. In one embodiment, the retractor carrying case includes a carrying case defining a pouch configured to receive the portable device through an opening in the carrying case. The retractor carrying case also includes a retractor assembly coupled to the carrying case and a tensile closure mechanism. The retractor assembly is configured to tether the portable device to the carrying case. The tensile closure mechanism is configured to extend across the opening in the carrying case to selectively retain the portable device in the pouch of the carrying case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Boake Paugh, Joshua R. Buesseler
  • Publication number: 20130168423
    Abstract: A retractor carrying device for personal use has multiple components that allow for easy storage, deployment, and detachment of small items carried inside the device. In one embodiment, the device includes a carrying case having an interior cavity, a retractor assembly having an interior portion and an exterior portion joined to the carrying case, and an attachment assembly connected to the exterior portion so that the device may be connected to a user's belt or strap. A retractable tensile member is rotatably disposed within the interior portion and is moveable between a fully retracted position and an extended position. The device also includes an end fitting connected to the retractable tensile member that is adapted to releasably attach the small portable items. When the retractable tensile member is in the fully retracted position, the end fitting is configured to nest in a recess formed in the interior portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Boake Paugh, Joshua R. Buesseler
  • Publication number: 20130161363
    Abstract: A card reel clip assembly for attaching card reels to clothing. The card reel clip assembly generally includes a reel assembly coupled to a clip assembly having an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism provides a tactile response to the user to indicate whether the fastener is adequately engaged with the clothing of the user. The haptic or tactile technology implemented in embodiments provides an indication of the success of the engagement. No secondary visual or physical inspection is required to determine engagement. Based on the positioning of components of embodiments when in a closed position, the user is given a tactile response regarding the engagement with the user's clothing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: NAVITOR, INC.
    Inventor: Navitor, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130146624
    Abstract: Disclosed is a tape roll support device attachable to a wearer's belt. The device comprises a belt connector element and an arcuate roll support member. The belt connector is an elongated strap or hoop adapted to accept a wearer's belt and secure the assembly thereto. The tape roll support member connects to the base of the belt connector and comprises a closed loop and compressible member having an open interior and a teardrop configuration. The member is compressed and fed through the open interior of a tape roll, whereafter the member is released to return to its original shape, supporting the roll along its length. Several tape rolls can be stacked in a horizontal and suspended configuration, whereafter each roll can be successively removed for deployment by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Juan Soria
  • Patent number: 8418898
    Abstract: A harness (10) for reducing the load on the arms of operator working with a pole saw or pole hedge trimmer at operating positions at angles particularly between 10 to 105 degrees from a vertical line, in which the power tool (1) is suspended in a strap (31) extending from a front portion (12) of the harness (10), through at least one fairlead (6) provided on the power tool (1) and to a rear portion (11) of the harness (10). The strap (31) is included in a tool balancer (30), which includes a spring loaded reel (32) for the strap (31) and is attached to or preferably integrated with a chest plate/buckle (14) in the harness (10), and which permits locking of the reel (32). The at least one fairlead (6) includes a hook (8) for easy hooking of the power tool (1) onto the strap (31) and unhooking of the same therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Husqvarna Akitebolag
    Inventors: Daniel Carlsson, Gösta Arvidsson
  • Patent number: 8371486
    Abstract: A holder (1) adapted for use for a portable device and having a windable strap. The holder (1) includes a case body (4) having an upper case (3) and a lower case (2); the strap (10); a strap winding drum (20) for winding the strap (10) on it; a drive spring (30) for applying bias in the direction of winding the strap to the strap winding drum (20); strap openings (50), each functioning as the entrance and exit for the strap (10); and a fixation mechanism (40) for controlling a mechanism for receiving the strap (10). To pull out the strap (10), a user places one finger on a slope member (51) of the upper case (3), places another finger on the rear side of the strap (10), and pulls out the strap (10). Even if the strap is frequently pulled out, the strap does not have a permanent set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: K-Work Planning Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kyoko Imafuku, Satoshi Mochizuki
  • Publication number: 20120187163
    Abstract: The invention relates to a gas spray holster including a holster part having belt fasteners, an inner frame for holding a standard gas spray, and mutual connectors. These comprise quick couplers with a release handle and a lifting spring for improving the lifting of the inner frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: HOLSTER TECH FINLAND OY
    Inventors: Jarno Tyybakinoja, Sami Helle
  • Patent number: 8220676
    Abstract: A retractable tethering apparatus preferably includes a portable housing, a spring-actuated spool positioned within the housing, a flexible cord retractably wound about the spring-actuated spool, and a coupling section secured to a distal end of the cord. Such a coupling section is removably connected to the cellular telephone. Also provided is a mechanism for automatically notifying the user when the coupling section is disengaged from the housing by emitting an alert signal when the cord is unwound from the spring-actuated spool. In this manner, the coupling section may be completely disengaged from the housing when the cord is extracted from the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Inventor: Lenora Hicks
  • Publication number: 20120168472
    Abstract: In one embodiment, tool holster includes a body having a front side and a rear side, a tool support element attached to the front side of the body, the tool support being adapted to support a tool, a retractor securing element defining a pocket in which the retractor can be secured, the pocket having a first opening that is large enough to enable the retractor to pass and an opposed second opening that is too small to enable the retractor to pass but large enough for a tether of the retractor to pass, and means for attaching the holster to a body harness or a belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventor: William Mathews
  • Patent number: 8146192
    Abstract: The instant invention covers all areas of transportation emergency situation egress. Primarily intended for user self-evacuation from an enclosed space that has become Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) a version is specifically designed for use by First Responders for exterior rescue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Inventor: Douglas McGlynn