Mounted On Or Formed As Part Of Belt Buckle Patents (Class 224/163)
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Patent number: 11896073Abstract: A belt clip is adapted for storing a belt. The belt clip includes a first clip member and a second clip member that mechanically and removably attaches to the first clip member. The first clip member and the second clip member collectively form an elongated tunnel through which a belt can be looped.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: TEAM NexBelt Operating, Inc.Inventors: Thomas W. Hunsucker, Edward R. Rowland
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Patent number: 11712092Abstract: A spinning device attachable to a band, including a watch and with the spinning device rotatably mounted on a spin-able mount with a bearing and attached to a band, the band receivable onto a user's wrist or finger. The wrist-mounted, or alternatively finger-mounted spinner device includes a watch, mounted in a stationary position, or alternatively in a rotatable position above the spinner device. The spin-able mount includes a spinner bearing attached to a band, the spin-able mount rotatable about the spinner bearing mounted between a post nut and a base screw. The base screw of the spin-able mount receives a bottom band washer and a top band washer, with the top band washer firmly sandwiching the band.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: DELRA PRODUCTS LLCInventor: Ralph Deleon
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Patent number: 11701302Abstract: A portable medicament case that includes a medicament provided in a package, and first and second housing members that are configured to form a medicament package receiving cavity when joined together. Each housing member including a mating member that is configured for engagement with the other housing member in order to join the first and second housing members together in a sealed configuration that prevents moisture or contaminants from entering into the cavity. Also, a magazine containing a plurality of medicament cases for administration of medicaments to a group of people, and a method of administering medications to mass casualties of multiple persons that are in need thereof. The medicaments are rapidly disintegratable and can include a dye that stains the person's mouth so that medical personnel can determine who has been treated with the medicament.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: GRAM TACTICAL LLCInventors: James William Staggs, Scott Gordon Rhodes, Brian Cummings
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Patent number: 11499799Abstract: A pistol mount assembly includes a clip body, a retaining body, a latch assembly and a locking cylinder. The clip body secures the retaining body to a person or object. The retaining body is optionally removable from the clip body and includes the latch assembly and the locking cylinder. At least one of the latch assembly and the locking cylinder pass within a trigger guard area of the firearm. The space between the trigger guard and the trigger is filled thereby preventing misfire. One or more latches or locking bolts are used to selectively overlap the trigger guard and/or trigger to prevent translation of the firearm off the retaining body. A two-tiered readiness function is realized through the pistol mount assembly. The assembly uses no holster but maintains effective securement of the firearm and is easily pulled at time of emergency.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2021Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Inventor: Ferlon Self
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Patent number: 11094224Abstract: An identification assembly is provided having a tag assembly and a bracket assembly, the tag assembly comprising a front plate rotatably fixed to a tag body. In accordance with embodiments, the front plate has two identification surfaces and the tag body has one identification surface, and the tag assembly is configured to removably receive the bracket assembly.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2018Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Inventor: David Stapleton
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Patent number: 10850382Abstract: A collapsible dual screwdriver assembly pliers or drive-pliers for short, comprises a pliers and two screwdriver assemblies, where the screwdriver assemblies are individually removably attachable in a stowed position and an extended position. In the stowed position each screwdriver assembly can provide compact storage of the tool as well as function as a portion of a handle for the other screwdriver assembly. In the extended position each screwdriver assembly can be used as an extended handle for the pliers, as well as, function as a multi-bit screwdriver individually.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2018Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Inventor: Gary Dean Ragner
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Patent number: 10080399Abstract: A buckle locket. The invention is configured to be worn with a strap consisting of hardware specific to securing the D-ring of the buckle locket case. The buckle locket is held onto the wearer with a strap consisting of holes to allow the tongue of the buckle locket to hook onto the strap. The invention includes a case and a frame. The case and the frame can be interchanged. The invention includes an interchangeable design holster that holds up to three sixteenths of an inch of materials. The design holster is magnetically held in place inside the case of the buckle locket. The frame, containing the industrial strength window of the buckle locket, magnetically attaches to the case. The windowed frame protects the integrity of the interior design holster and the safety of the wearer. The invention is worn conventionally and as a mobile display.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2016Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Inventor: Wendy Jeanne Ozburn
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Patent number: 10080424Abstract: A towel arrest device includes a body and two lips opposed from each other and formed integrally to the body. The lips each have a top, a bottom, and an inflection point therebetween. The lips are parallel, spaced apart, and define a slit between the inflection point and the bottom. The lips further converge toward the slit between the tops and the inflection points. The body biases the lips toward each other in response to expansion of the slit. When an item, such as a towel, is thus introduced into the slit, the slit expands to accommodate the towel but the lips exert an inward bias to cinch the towel and secure it in the device.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2016Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Inventor: Iain C. Findlay
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Patent number: 10030934Abstract: A handgun holster for use by a wearer comprising a base plate having an outside plate face, a body plate face, and outer edge, a detachable firearm pocket on the plate for receiving a handgun, the pocket further comprising a front side and a back side, a top side wherein the top side has a notch having a radius such that when the handgun having a trigger and a trigger guard is placed in the firearm pocket, the trigger guard is uncovered by the firearm pocket and the trigger is covered by the firearm pocket, at least one accessory holder, wherein the rail is separately detachable from the pocket through a latch connection, and at least one latch connection, the latch connections comprising a rail and latch system, a layer of intermediate foam behind the plate, a layer of elastic foam behind the layer of intermediate foam wherein the layer of elastic foam overlaps the outer edge of the plate.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2017Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Inventor: Lugol Metayer
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Patent number: 9770089Abstract: A belt mounting system includes a main body, a device coupled to the main body, a belt mount configured to be coupled to a belt, and a locking element, wherein the locking element is reusable so that the locking element is removable to selectively decouple the main body from the belt mount and insertable to fix the main body to the belt mount through the interconnection of the main body, the belt mount, and the locking element.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2017Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: Fiskars Brands, Inc.Inventors: Jordan Prince, Benjamin J. Nyssen
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Patent number: 9579811Abstract: A belt mounting system includes a main body, a device coupled to the main body, a belt mount configured to be coupled to a belt, and a locking element, wherein the main body and the belt mount are coupled to one another by the locking element.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2015Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Fiskars Brands, Inc.Inventors: Jordan Prince, Benjamin J. Nyssen
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Patent number: 9523216Abstract: Described herein are several versions of concealed handcuff keys including a key concealed within a pouch as a zipper pull, a key concealed as a common pen cap/clip, a key concealed as a coin, a key concealed as a bootlace/shoelace end, and a key concealed within a receiver in the back side of a belt buckle.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2014Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: Shomer-Tec, Inc.Inventors: Joel Jaffe, Jeffery Jaffe
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Patent number: 9408440Abstract: A belt buckle includes a buckle plate having a front side, a back side, a belt tongue, a belt pin extending outwardly from the back side, a pair of confronting dog ears extending outwardly from the front side, and a pair of spring tabs. The belt buckle further includes a wallet container having a pair of slots extending through a side end and a pair of apertures formed through a back of the wallet container. The wallet container is removably attached to the front side of the buckle plate with the spring tabs cooperatively engaged with the slots and the dog ears cooperatively engaged with the apertures.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2015Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Inventor: Bahram Sobbi
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Patent number: 9345313Abstract: The holster securely locks the handheld device, such as a radio within the holster body and allows the radio or device to be readily inserted or removed with a single hand. The holster has a resilient polymer body molded to have an integral pair of retention ears, which hinge to securely lock the device in place and a projection member, which applies an outward force on the device to urge it outward from the holster when the retention ears are manually disengaged.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Inventor: Richard H. Merzon
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Patent number: 9179748Abstract: An apparatus for holding items, and more specifically an elastic band and clip apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus for holding items includes a band and a clip. The clip includes: a recessed portion provided in a facing surface of the clip which is structured to accommodate a medallion; fixing structures to fix the band to the clip; and a locking mechanism which is structured to lock portions of the clip together.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2014Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: BANDIT, LLC.Inventor: Robert Esti
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Publication number: 20140367426Abstract: A cover buckle structure contains a male buckle, a female buckle, a receiving groove, and a cover. The male buckle includes two resilient retainers disposed on two sides thereof, each resilient retainer has a positioning projection fixed on a front end thereof. The female buckle includes two openings defined on two sides thereof, and each opening has a locking block mounted therein. The receiving groove is formed on a back surface of the female buckle and includes a connecting shaft pivoted on a rear end thereof and a slot arranged on a front end thereof. The cover includes a C-shaped notch defined on a rear end of the cover so as to fit the connecting shaft and includes an engaging button fixed on a front end of the cover and retained into the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2013Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventor: Ying-Chuan Yen
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Patent number: 8726471Abstract: The goal of this buckle and belt assembly is to honor those individuals who have served, or are serving, in the military of their respective country. Accordingly, this disclosure describes a belt buckle structured and used in such a way as to safely display a dog tag of the honored military individual in a clear and safe manner.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2013Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Inventor: Ted Carney
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Publication number: 20140124549Abstract: A golf accessory pouch (10) includes first and second layers (14, 16) of material. A clip (12) is affixed to the first layer of material for attaching the pouch to the belt (B) or waistband of pants or shorts worn by a golfer. First and second accessory pouches (22, 24) on the outer face of the second layer of material are for storing a ball marker (M) and a divot repair tool (D). A tee holder 26 also on the outer face of the second layer of material holds tees (T) used by the golfer to tee a golf ball. A flap (30) fits over the outer face of the second layer of material, and the first and second layers of material together form a pocket (20) for storing golf balls (B).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventor: Angelo Zarbo
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Patent number: 8544705Abstract: A belt buckle which has an indentation on the front surface accommodating a removable cap element held by magnetic attraction. The indentation has a stepwise bottom surface for easy removal of the cap element. In an alternative embodiment, the indentation accommodates a removable carrier member capable of integrating various functions such as electronic clock or remote control. The carrier member in turn has an indentation for removably holding a cap element by magnetic attraction. The carrier member's indentation has a stepwise bottom surface for easy removal of the cap element.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2011Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Inventor: Yung-Fa Su
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Patent number: 8510919Abstract: The goal of this buckle and belt assembly is to honor those individuals who have served, or are serving, in the military of their respective country. Accordingly, this disclosure describes a belt buckle structured and used in such a way as to safely display a dog tag of the honored military individual in a clear and safe manner.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2010Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Inventor: Ted Carney
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Patent number: 8464919Abstract: An adjustable belt forms a loop around the body of the person at predetermined vertical position. The belt has a pair of releasable fasteners and a post. The belt fasteners are positioned at each end of the belt with the ability to connect to one another within a range of predetermined locations to adjust the diameter of the loop. A carrier receives and supports the baby. The carrier has a receptacle for receiving the belt post and a handle to facilitate gripping by the person. The carrier receptacle is positioned on the carrier for receiving the post to connect the carrier to the belt in a predetermined relation so that the baby is positioned at the ergonomic position substantially over the center of gravity and around the waist of the person so that the weight of the carrier is not concentrated at the lower back of the person.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2009Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Inventor: Lee M. Goozdich
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Patent number: 8415917Abstract: The present invention can have an article comprising a belt with two ends that can be selectably fastened together. A power source and an inverter can be secured within the belt. A buckle with an integrated outlet can be utilized within the belt. The buckle first piece has two cavities that each can have an electrical contact therein. A bridge can electrically connect the contacts. A second buckle piece can have first and second arms that are received within the cavities, respectively, of the first piece. The second piece can engage the first piece in two distinct positions, wherein in the first position the buckle is fastened but no electrical connection is made therein, and in the second position an electric circuit is completed. Breaking the electrical connection within the buckle electrically separates the power source and the inverter to prevent drawdown of the power source.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Inventor: Paul J. Faris
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Patent number: 8376199Abstract: A multi-function tool assembly for coupling with a users belt including a belt attachment apparatus detachably engaged with a multi-function tool. The belt attachment apparatus includes coupling structure for coupling with a user's belt and engagement structure for detachably engaging the multi-function tool. The multi-function tool is provided with belt attachment engagement structure on its rear surface for detachably engaging the engagement structure of the belt attachment apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Inventor: Jameson Ellis
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Publication number: 20120298703Abstract: An ornamental belt buckle/cup-holder combination having a front plate pivotably connected at its lower end to the lower end of a back plate. The back side of the buckle includes brackets and a hook for securing a belt. The front side of the buckle includes ornamentation. The front and back plates are held in parallel abutment with magnets. A loop is pivotably mounted to the top of the back plate and is captured between the front plate and the back plate when they in parallel abutment. The loop is urged into a upward perpendicular position relative to the back plate with a spring. When the front plate is folded downward perpendicular to the back plate, it forms a lower horizontal surface for supporting the weight of a beverage container. The loop is then urged by the spring into an upper horizontal position for receiving and laterally supporting the beverage container.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Inventor: Jay P. KRINER
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Patent number: 8245892Abstract: An ornamental belt buckle/cup-holder combination having a front plate pivotably connected at its lower end to the lower end of a back plate. The back side of the buckle includes brackets and a hook for securing a belt. The front side of the buckle includes ornamentation. The front and back plates are held in parallel abutment with magnets. A loop is pivotably mounted to the top of the back plate and is captured between the front plate and the back plate when they in parallel abutment. The loop is urged into a upward perpendicular position relative to the back plate with a spring. When the front plate is folded downward perpendicular to the back plate, it forms a lower horizontal surface for supporting the weight of a beverage container. The loop is then urged by the spring into an upper horizontal position for receiving and laterally supporting the beverage container.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2008Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Beer Clothing Company, LLCInventor: Jay P. Kriner
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Patent number: 8056780Abstract: Apparatus for securing a compact portable device which includes a viewing screen to a wearer. A base is attachable to a belt and configured to serve as a belt buckle. A panel has a decorative side and a device side, and an attachment for securing the compact portable device to the device side of the panel, with the viewing screen exposed. A swivel joint connects the panel to the base in a manner such that the panel can selectively be oriented, with reference to the base, with the panel and the base generally parallel and the decorative side of the panel visible, with the panel and the base generally parallel and the viewing screen visible, or with the panel extending outwardly and turned for viewing the viewing screen.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Inventor: Judi L. Bruns
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Publication number: 20110041256Abstract: A multi-function tool assembly for coupling with a users belt including a belt attachment apparatus detachably engaged with a multi-function tool. The belt attachment apparatus includes coupling structure for coupling with a user's belt and engagement structure for detachably engaging the multi-function tool. The multi-function tool is provided with belt attachment engagement structure on its rear surface for detachably engaging the engagement structure of the belt attachment apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2009Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventor: Jameson Ellis
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Patent number: 7848093Abstract: Portable devices configured to be worn as a belt buckle are disclosed herein. The portable device includes a housing, a first connector attached to the housing and adapted to slideably receive a belt, and a second connector attached to the housing and adapted to secure the housing to the belt.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Inventors: Winston B. Hardson, Mark Bush
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Patent number: 7784655Abstract: The belt buckle has an indentation on the front surface housing a pin-joined and foldable carrier member. The carrier member has an opening allowing the insertion and removal of a flat object into and from the carrier member.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2006Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Inventor: Yung-Fa Su
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Patent number: 7748088Abstract: An apparatus for securing a pair of trousers about a torso includes a face plate and a flexible member that is attached along three perimeter sides of the flexible member to a rear surface of the face plate. A conventional type of a fastener assembly for a belt is attached to the flexible member. A first end of the belt is attached to a rear of the fastener assembly and a second end of the belt engages with a hook, the hook being attached to an opposite end of the fastener assembly. An opening between the face plate and the flexible member along a side of the flexible member that is not attached to the face plate is provided on the remaining side of the flexible member into which a credit card and a picture-identification card, such as a driver's license can be inserted or removed.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2007Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Inventor: Trevor Jamison Johnston
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Publication number: 20100032461Abstract: An ornamental belt buckle/cup-holder combination having a front plate pivotably connected at its lower end to the lower end of a back plate. The back side of the buckle includes brackets and a hook for securing a belt. The front side of the buckle includes ornamentation. The front and back plates are held in parallel abutment with magnets. A loop is pivotably mounted to the top of the back plate and is captured between the front plate and the back plate when they in parallel abutment. The loop is urged into a upward perpendicular position relative to the back plate with a spring. When the front plate is folded downward perpendicular to the back plate, it forms a lower horizontal surface for supporting the weight of a beverage container. The loop is then urged by the spring into an upper horizontal position for receiving and laterally supporting the beverage container.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2008Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventor: Jay P. Kriner
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Publication number: 20080171490Abstract: A friction type turkey call that is affixed to a belt buckle only requires one hand to use the call, very little movement is required, the belt buckle call is always within the hunter's reach and should never be lost or misplaced when hunting.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2007Publication date: July 17, 2008Inventor: Gary D. Kinser
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Publication number: 20080073392Abstract: The invention provides a new waist carrying case, which can be fastened to a belt or a backpack to provide portability and convenience. The waist carrying case structure is mainly coupled first shell and second shell, between which concave space is to store personal belongings. When a belt with the case is put on the user, it offers immediate convenience to carry personal belongings. Besides, the first shell can also be combined with a storage case that is made of the third shell and the fourth shell, or various kinds of tools and equipment. This further provides mobility, convenience, usability and safety.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2006Publication date: March 27, 2008Inventor: Yuan Chih LIU
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Patent number: 7290688Abstract: A tactical gear receptacle including a carrying apparatus affixed on a first side thereof, the carrying apparatus being adapted to support at least a partial weight of the tactical gear receptacle when the tactical gear receptacle is carried, and a light rail affixed to a second side of the tactical gear receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2005Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Inventor: Dov Pikielny
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Patent number: 6923353Abstract: The present invention relates to a belt buckle caddy which stores a set of telescopic pens or pencils which include blinking light reminders when in use to remind the user to place the pens or pencils back in the caddy after use. The caddy also includes a front interchangeable ornament lighted by a glowing or blinking light useful as a safety feature during night walks and to match the users attire. Left and right grooves on the front of the buckle caddy serve to guide the ornament onto the front of the caddy and tubes extending from a top opening on the caddy serve to store the pens or pencils when not in use. Two small holes are formed through the caddy to facilitate holding fixed ornaments or LED electrical contacts which are connected to lithium batteries located on the rear of the caddy.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2002Date of Patent: August 2, 2005Inventor: Genaro Texidor
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Patent number: 6886724Abstract: The invention herein relates to a removable cover piece for belt buckle which is devised in two parts: a buckle head and a cover piece where the buckle head has a recessed trap precisely dimensioned to receive the cover piece. A nail grip is devised at the open end of the recessed trap so that the multi-functional cover piece inlayed in the trap can easily be gripped, removed or replaced with another cover piece. Upon the recessed trap contact faces are several magnet elements to meet the opposing magnet elements on the cover piece in order to secure the cover piece into the recessed trap. The present invention also features two slide guides at the base of recessed trap contact faces in response to the slide edges on the base of the cover pieces to form a track fitting assembly relationship, further securing the multi-functional cover pieces.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2003Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Inventor: Yun-Tung Hung
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Publication number: 20040195281Abstract: The invention herein relates to a removable cover piece for belt buckle which is devised in two parts: a buckle head and a cover piece where the buckle head has a recessed trap precisely dimensioned to receive the cover piece. A nail grip is devised at the open end of the recessed trap so that the multi-functional cover piece inlayed in the trap can easily be gripped, removed or replaced with another cover piece. Upon the recessed trap contact faces are several magnet elements to meet the opposing magnet elements on the cover piece in order to secure the cover piece into the recessed trap. The present invention also features two slide guides at the base of recessed trap contact faces in response to the slide edges on the base of the cover pieces to form a track fitting assembly relationship, further securing the multi-functional cover pieces.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2003Publication date: October 7, 2004Inventor: Yun-Tung Hung
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Publication number: 20040099702Abstract: A new and unique style of belt buckle forms a compartment for storing folding eyeglasses. Individuals engaged in strenuous activities such as motorcycle or bicycle riding, horse back riding or construction work require means for safely and conveniently storing eyeglasses. The embodiments of the present invention provide a heavily constructed protective compartment within a belt buckle. Several variations of a closure means are provided by the versatile design embodiments. The belt buckle can also be used by individuals not engaged in strenuous activities for storing a second pair of eyeglasses or possibly keys, papers or other small articles. In all embodiments, the belt buckle may include the appearance of a highly decorative front face for concealing the storage function of the belt buckle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2002Publication date: May 27, 2004Inventor: William A. Conner
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Publication number: 20030085242Abstract: A STORAGE OR CADDY BELT BUCKLE IS DISCLOSED. A BELT BUCKLE COMPRISING OF TWO HOLES FROM TOP, WHERE THE BACK OF BUCKLE SHOWS TWO TUBALAR RECEPTICLES HOLES WITH CLOSE IN BOTTOMS. AT TOP OF BUCKLE ARE RECIEVERS TO TELESCOPIC PENS OR PENCILS WITH BLINKING LIGHT REMINDERS BUILT ON TOP OF PENS WITH A TURN ON AND OFF SWITCH IN CONJUNTION WITH THE BELT BUCKLE. THE RESULTING STRUCTURE MAY LOOK LIKE TWO MINI LIGHT HOUSES ON TOP OF THE BELT BUCKLE. THE FRONT OF BELT BUCKLE IS PREPARED WITH GROOVES TO RECEIVE INTERCHANGEBLE ORNAMENTAL DESIGNS WITH LED BLINKING LIGHTS TO GLOW OR FORM VARIETY AND INTERCHANGEBLE DECORATIVE FRONTS FOR BELT BUCKLE, THAT SLIDE TROUGH BUCKLE GROOVES OF FRONT OF BELT BUCKLE IT, IT SERVES AS A SAFETY FEATURE DURING NIGHT WALKING. A NOVELTY FOR DISCO. GROOVES INFRONT GUIDE FROM THE ORNAMENT FROM TOP AND THE TWO HOLES FROM FRONT ALSO SERVES AS CONNECTORS TO REAR LITHIUM BATTERY SUPORT FOR TECHNICAL APLICATIONS.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2002Publication date: May 8, 2003Inventor: Genaro Texidor
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Patent number: 6536081Abstract: The present invention, also known as the equalizer, is a novelty device offering a challenging and entertaining environment when played. This particular novelty toy is designed and configured for use by a singular person. This novelty device comprises a substrate having a first end, a second end, an upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface is flat and the upper surface includes a plateau area. From the plateau area the upper surfaces incline downward to the first end. The first end constitutes the holding area when utilizing the present invention. The object of the novelty device of the present invention is to balance an object, such as a belt, large paper clip, substantially flat pencils, or bookmarkers one the plateau area while holding the first end and maintaining the lower surface to be parallel to the ground.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2001Date of Patent: March 25, 2003Inventors: Otis P. Allen, Elby L. Williams
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Patent number: 6520392Abstract: The backup buckle has a housing with juxtaposed first and second portions. A buckle mechanism is mounted in the first portion. A stiff plate is affixed to the buckle mechanism and extends along the second portion and away from the buckle mechanism. A latch blade is affixed to the stiff plate at a distance from the buckle mechanism. The backup buckle is mountable to a vehicle seat belt and is useful for offering an alternate release point along the seat belt in vehicles having hard-to-reach seat belt buckles. An objective of the backup buckle is to reduce the number of deaths and injuries caused by faulty seat belts retaining passengers in a vehicle on fire, in a submerged vehicle or in a vehicle in such condition as to create other life threatening situation. In another aspect of the invention, the housing of the backup buckle has a storage compartment therein for stowing personal articles.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2001Date of Patent: February 18, 2003Inventors: Daniel D. L. Thibodeau, Adelbert Comeau
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Patent number: 6360391Abstract: A utility belt buckle device for removing caps from bottles. The utility belt buckle device includes a base portion and a cover portion. The cover portion has an aperture therein. The aperture is elongate. A hinge assembly hingedly couples the cover portion to the base portion. A locking assembly releasably locks the cover portion in the closed position. The locking assembly includes a slot, which extends through base portion. A latch is fixedly coupled to the cover portion. The latch is positioned such that the latch may extend through the slot when the cover portion is abutted against the base portion. An actuating means selectively holds and releases the latch from the slot. A coupling means removably couples the base portion to a user. The coupling means comprises a strap having the strap has a first end and a second end and a coupling assembly fixedly mounted on the base portion for removably coupling the first and second ends of the strap to the base portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2000Date of Patent: March 26, 2002Inventor: Quorosh W. Goodall
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Patent number: 6253974Abstract: A buckle, provided with a detachable golf ball marker for allowing a wearer to easily carry such a marker while playing golf, is disclosed. In the buckle, the decoration part has a marker seat at its external surface and carries a first magnet on the seat. The golf ball marker has a second magnet with the magnetic polarity of the second magnet being opposite to that of the first magnet. The marker is thus magnetically and detachably seated on the marker seat. In another embodiment, a metal piece is externally mounted to a loop of the buckle, while the ball marker is magnetically attached on the metal piece. The buckle thus allows a golfer to easily carry the marker without forgetting it and also allows the golfer to devote himself to playing golf.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2000Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Inventor: Hee-Chang Park
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Patent number: 6142348Abstract: A buckle, provided with a detachable golf ball marker for allowing a wearer to easily carry such a marker while playing golf, is disclosed. In the buckle, the decoration part has a marker seat at its external surface and carries a first magnet on the seat. The golf ball marker has a second magnet with the magnetic polarity of the second magnet being opposite to that of the first magnet. The marker is thus magnetically and detachably seated on the marker seat. In another embodiment, a metal piece is externally mounted to a loop of the buckle, while the ball marker is magnetically attached on the metal piece. The buckle thus allows a golfer to easily carry the marker without forgetting it and also allows the golfer to devote himself to playing golf.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 1998Date of Patent: November 7, 2000Inventor: Hee-Chang Park
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Patent number: 5871129Abstract: The buckle (1) comprises a compartment (11) that cannot be seen from the outside, for holding small objects, the compartment being easily accessible to the user who is wearing the buckle.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1997Date of Patent: February 16, 1999Assignee: O.B.I. Officina Bigiotterie Italiana S.p.A.Inventor: Giancarlo Boncompagni
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Patent number: 5687890Abstract: A belt buckle with a compartment includes a receptacle having an open end. The receptacle is generally cylindrical, thereby allowing a standard-sized container of smokeless tobacco to be placed in the receptacle. A spring attached within the receptacle pushes the tobacco out of the receptacle. The receptacle has a lid which has at least two grooves that engage corresponding pins attached to the receptacle. A flange is secured about the receptacle. The flange has an inner arcuate surface. A retaining hook and retaining structure are secured at opposite ends of the inner surface to permit attachment of the belt buckle to a belt.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 1995Date of Patent: November 18, 1997Inventor: Randy Lee Wanner
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Patent number: 5669117Abstract: A belt buckle for use in line dancing that includes a body section having thumb grips located on the top edge of the body section and finger grips located on the bottom edge thereof. The grips are provided with contoured seats so that the thumb and forefinger on each of the wearers hands can close over the buckle to firmly grasp the buckle while performing a line dance routine.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 1996Date of Patent: September 23, 1997Inventor: Louis V. Spina
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Patent number: 5609281Abstract: A belt includes a belt buckle having at least one prong formed to the belt buckle, which prong includes at least one screwdriver tip formed thereon. The belt also includes a belt loop having a wrench formed therein. The belt buckle may have a single prong with a screwdriver bit having different tip ends removably held within a hollow holding portion of the prong, or a screwdriver bit having a selected screwdriver tip at one end thereof may be selectively inserted and held within the prong holding means. Or, the belt buckle may have two different prongs with screwdriver tips, the belt loop may be rectangular with different size wrenches on opposite sides thereof, so as to be reversible on the belt.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1996Date of Patent: March 11, 1997Inventor: Michael A. West
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Patent number: 5609280Abstract: A belt buckle is provided that is uniquely designed for securely holding a plier-like tool, such that a wearer has ready access to the tool when needed. The belt buckle is particularly designed for use with a tool of the type exemplified by a handtool commercially available under the name VISE GRIPS, which is characterized by jaws operated by a pair of bi-stable arms. The belt buckle utilizes the jaws and the arms of the tool to secure the tool to the buckle in a manner that exploits the ability of such a tool to grip an object without slipping.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 1995Date of Patent: March 11, 1997Inventor: Robert D. Smith
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Patent number: 5456394Abstract: A portable load carrying device is attachable to a person's belt to provide a support ledge for a box or other cargo item being carried by the person. The weight of the cargo is borne at least partially by the load carrying device, such that stress on the person's arms and back is considerably reduced.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 1994Date of Patent: October 10, 1995Inventor: Darryl Israel