Abstract: A lightweight golf bracelet having a removable ball marker and wearable during a golf swing includes a top portion arranged for placement on the wrist of a user, a receiving area, a ball marker removably securable to the receiving area, and first and second arms extending laterally relative to the top portion, with the first and second arms cooperating to form an attachment area and a hook. A flexible lanyard is sized to extend between the attachment area and the hook and includes a clasp. The lanyard is arranged to loop around the hook, and the clasp is arranged to permit the user to secure the clasp to the lanyard at a desired location between the attachment point and the hook.

Abstract: A method and apparatus providing for attaching a firearm, toy gun, airsoft gun, replica gun, or other dischargeable weapon to clothing or other garments worn by a user. Wherein said method and apparatus involves a clip utilizing friction between the clip and a serrated portion of the dischargeable device. Wherein said firearm, toy gun, airsoft gun, replica gun, or other dischargeable weapon may be concealed by the user.

Abstract: A holder for golf accessories. The holder has a mounting platform with front and back surfaces, two side edges and top and bottom edges and a platform that is detachably attachable to a golf shoe. The top edge defines an opening for receiving a divot repair tool. A bottom edge defines an attachment region to which a ball marker can be detachably secured. The front face supports multiple tees and a ball marker. The back face is secured to a support surface, such as a shoe, a belt, or a waistband.

Abstract: A tactical clothing accessory and/or clothing item which provides a magnetic attraction sufficient to reversibly secure military, police and other items. The tactical clothing accessory can be a tactical magnetic keeper having one magnet or a plurality of magnets which can reversibly secure one or optionally more items such as a firearm, an ammunition clip, a pair of hand cuffs, a hand cuff key, a baton, a knife, a magnet, or other magnetic object. The tactical clothing item can be a tactical vest having one magnet or a plurality of magnets which can reversibly secure such items. The tactical clothing accessory can be a belt having one magnet or a plurality of magnets which can reversibly secure such items. This disclosure also encompasses methods and means for making and using the tactical clothing accessory and/or clothing item.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A holster system for hair-cutting shears includes a holder and a wearable portion. The holder includes a pocket that can receive hair-cutting shears and a shears-holding portion. The shears holding portion can hold the hair cutting shears on an exterior surface of the holder.

Abstract: A holder for surgical instruments that includes a device for holding the instruments, an arrangement for detachably fastening the holding device to the arm of a user and a coupling device for connecting the holding device and the fastening arrangement. The holding device includes a magnetic energy source.

Abstract: The invention is an ergonomic detachable handle having a grip portion terminating at one end in a contoured band for carrying a paint container and associated brush. The contoured band has a cantilevered support portion with an upstanding peripheral edge for receiving the lip of a container. A spring biased retainer clip is mounted to the cantilevered support portion so that the slidable movement of the spring biased retainer clip traps the lip of the container between the upstanding peripheral edge of the cantilevered support portion and the spring biased retainer clip to securely hold the container to the grip portion of the handle. A shell housing dependent from the cantilevered support portion houses a permanent magnet in contact with the wall of the container to hold a painter's brush magnetically against the magnet on the inside of the container.

Abstract: A bracket assembly 2 for providing an attachment point on a surface for supporting an article. The bracket assembly 2 includes a body member 6 arranged so as to be held against a region of the surface by way of magnetic association therewith. The body member has a support region 7 from which the article may be supported. The body member 6 may be arranged so that, when in use, the support region 7 is spaced from the surface.

Abstract: A holster for securing an accessory device to a user includes a receiving body defining an interior space adapted to receive the device, and having two opposing open ends along an axis thereof, each allowing insertion and withdrawal of the device. Retaining means disposed in the body retain the device within the interior space, permitting withdrawal only upon application of an external force of a predetermined magnitude and in a direction along the axis of the receiving body. Attachment means on the body may detachably secure the receiving body to a user. In one embodiment, an elongate, flexible panel includes ends configured to releasably mate to form the body, and an attachment strap on the panel also includes mating ends, which, when mated, prevent the mated ends of the panel from disengaging. A magnet mounted on the panel magnetically engages and thereby retains the device held in the body.

Abstract: An arrangement for carrying or storing or transporting portable items for quick access by a user includes a magnetically assisted mechanical catch and carrying system which has a carrying unit with a cavity and a carried member with a protrusion that is received in the cavity. The carried member has a recess and the carrying unit has a movable latch that can be engaged into the recess for locking the carrier member in the cavity. Mutually magnetically attracting parts or materials are provided in or on the carrying unit and carried member for magnetically attracting the protrusion into the cavity. At least one or both of the latch and the protrusion are shaped to allow easy insertion of the protrusion into the cavity, or the latch may be manually pushed aside to allow insertion of the protrusion into the cavity.

Abstract: What is disclosed is The present inventive concept is generally directed to a magnetic, detachable, side-mounted, ammunition carrier for a gun, specifically for a rifle or shotgun. Generally speaking, the carrier is detachably located by a user on one of the sides of ammunition-chamber loading region of a rifle or shotgun. In an embodiment, the ammunition carrier is comprised of a substantially rigid, magnetic substrate on which is a plurality of flexible, elastic, radially closed, loops/sleeves that are each adapted to receive a shotgun shell or other round of ammunition. The ammunition carrier allows for the easy mounting and access of extra ammunition without having to modify the firearm from its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) configuration. In some variations, the ammunition carrier is further equipped with a non-magnetic tab of sorts to aid a user in the easy detachment of the device from the metal side of the firearm.

Abstract: A display device for a golf ball marker includes a mechanism for temporary attaching the display device or insert at a visible position on a person, and a holding portion (structure) attached to the mechanism. The ball marker holding portion also includes a magnetic force portion, and a gripping portion adapted to apply a holding force on a ball marker. The magnetic force portion includes a magnet; and an element including a recess for receiving the magnet. A wristband can operate as the display device for the ball marker, which is removable from the temporary attachment to the wristband. The attachment can hold the marker in place while the person moves and plays golf, e.g., swings a golf club. The wristband can be a silicone wristband.

Abstract: A wrist wallet wearable on a wearer's arm or forearm having a fashion bracelet and a wallet case attached together in some form or manner is disclosed. The wrist wallet is configured to allow the wearer to easily attach or detach the wrist wallet using only one hand and have easy access to essential items inside the wallet case. The bracelet or armband resembles fashionable bracelets or armbands with countless design possibilities. It can embody numerous design elements including but not limited to materials such as beads, gems, stones, crystals, fabrics, plastics, metals, artwork, stitching, engraving, embossing, lace, rivets, eyelets, closures, and/or combinations thereof.

Abstract: The device holder with magnetic retainer is a holder that removably attaches to a garment by magnetic attraction. The holder typically holds a portable electronic device and includes a frame having a recess that receives the portable electronic device therein. The back portion of the frame retains a first magnetic member. A second magnetic member is designed to be positioned underneath a garment, such as a back of a shirt sleeve, so that a portion of the garment is positioned between the first and second magnetic members to attach the device to the garment. Front and rear peripheral edges of the device holder form a cord receiving channel that excess cord of the electronic device can be wrapped around, thereby facilitating neat storage of the excess cord.

Abstract: An accessory carrying apparatus can include a central body region including a magnetic material for receiving and attaching a magnet thereon. A first aperture region defines a first aperture, and a second aperture region defines a second aperture. An accessory comprising a magnet can be received on and releasably attached to the central body region of the carrying apparatus. The first and second apertures can receive a shoelace for attaching to a shoe, and the accessory carried by the apparatus can be a golf ball marker.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to hands-free holders for portable electronic devices. In at least one embodiment, the holder comprises a pouch having a substantially opaque first side, a substantially translucent second side, an open top, and an attached strap.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A holder for securing a writing implement to a worn article is described. The holder includes a magnet fixed with the worn article and a magnetically-attractive base having a lower surface, an upper surface, and a peripheral edge. The upper surface includes two slots therein. The holder also includes a clamp portion having two ends adapted to engage the two slots of the upper surface of the base, and an elastomeric band securing the clamp portion to the slots of the upper surface of the base that retains the writing implement. The writing implement may be inserted between the clamp piece and the base, thereby pushing the ends of the clamp portion away from, but not completely out of, the slots of the upper surface of the base. The base, writing implement, clamp portion, and elastic band are magnetically attachable to the worn article with the magnet.

Abstract: Described herein is an improved system and method for maintaining multiple golf clubs. A golf club holder can comprise a body, a clip that connects to a back portion of the body, and a support, wherein support extrudes from a front bottom portion of the body which is magnetized. In another embodiment, the golf club holder can comprise of a solid unit, wherein the support and clip extrudes from the body. In another embodiment, the golf club holder can comprise of a flexible containment material, wherein the body can fold around the golf club and a fastener that connects the bottom of the containment material to the top of the containment material.

Abstract: A device for removably securing a tool, the device comprising: a receiving member configured to provide support; and a securing member selectably coupleable to the receiving member and configured to removably secure the receiving member to the tool. The securing member comprises a magnet, the magnet disposed on an underside portion of the securing member.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for carrying a drywall knife. An embodiment may include an elongated body member that is attached to a clip that may engage a belt. Further, the body member may also include a magnetic member disposed on an end opposite the belt clip suited to magnetically engage and securely hold in place a taping knife as commonly used in drywall construction applications. Such an apparatus is suited to hold the taping knife securely and easily at a worker's side when the worker needs to free up hi or her hands to accomplish different tasks not involving the taping knife. Keeping the taping knife magnetically secured to one's side makes for an easy removal for use by using one hand and grasping the taping knife handle, thereby eliminating any need to manipulate a handle through a utility belt loop or work pants loop.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a base configured for conforming to a user's waist. A material encases the base. At least one pouch is configured for storage of golf balls. A plurality of straps is configured for storage of ball tees. A magnetic material, disposed between the base and the material, is configured for retaining metal accessories. At least one storage pouch is configured for storing ball markers. A hook material swatch is configured for joining a glove. A loop material swatch is configured for joining the apparatus to a hook material joined to a flat surface. A retaining strap is configured for retaining a divot tool. Means is configured for joining the apparatus to a waist band or a belt of the user, wherein the apparatus enables the user to readily access a golfing accessory, and follows the user's movements without interfering with the user's mobility or club swing.

Abstract: An apparatus maintaining a position of an item is disclosed which includes a pouch, a flap, a magnet attracting material, and a magnetic member. The pouch includes a first panel coupled to a second panel along a periphery of the first panel and the second panel with a portion of the panels uncoupled to form an opening. The flap is positionable in an engagement position wherein the flap is positioned parallel to the second panel with the second panel disposed between the flap and the first panel. The magnet attracting material is coupled to one of the second panel and the flap with the magnetic member coupled to the other of the second panel and the flap. The magnetic member has a magnetic field sufficient to attract the magnet attracting material when one or more pieces of material are positioned between the second panel and the flap.

Abstract: A self-aligning modular accessory storage system comprising a first and a second module, removably connectable to the first module. The first module includes a base, an alignment stud protruding from the base, and a permanent magnet positioned in conjunction with the alignment stud. The second module includes an accessory container for storing one or more accessories, a receptacle adapted to receive the alignment stud on the first module, and a backing plate mounted behind the receptacle providing an aligning magnetic attraction between the first module and the second module when the alignment stud is positioned in proximity to the receptacle.

Abstract: A utility pocket is shown for use with a tool pouch or bag, or with such items as a brief case, soft sided cooler, or a backpack. The utility pocket has a clam shell shaped outer member which is biased toward an associated sidewall panel by means of elastic webbing. A pair of mating permanent magnets come into contact as the pocket moves from the open position to the closed position and help to bias the pocket to the closed position, as well as imparting a snap-closure action to the pocket. The material chosen for the pocket helps it to retain its clam shell shape without requiring internal reinforcing members, such as wire springs or other metal reinforcing elements.

Abstract: A wearable magnetic business card holder is flexible for use in carrying business cards on people's clothes and consists of a card-holding pocket with its lid and a thin magnet. The card-holding pocket is placed outside the clothes with a thin ferrous metal plate mounted or imbedded in the rear surface of the card-holding pocket. The said thin magnet is placed inside the cloth, which is used to attract said thin ferrous metal plate magnetically.

Abstract: An identification badge for placement within a pocket of a garment. The identification badge includes a first portion shaped to be received within the pocket, the first portion having a coupling member in the form of a magnet. The identification badge also includes a second portion coupled to the first portion by a flexible member, the second member having indicia printed thereon. The second portion is moveable with respect to the first portion between an open position and a closed position and in some embodiments is ferro-magnetic such that the magnetic coupling member secures the second portion in the closed position.

Abstract: A description is given of a holder for instruments for surgical treatment of the human or animal body comprising a holding means for temporarily fixing the instruments, a fastening means for detachably fastening said holding means to the arm of a user and a coupling means for making a connection between said fastening means and said holding means. The holding means comprises at least one means for generating a magnetic field for temporarily fixing the instruments. In this way comparably large and weighty magnetic surgical instruments of the most different form are directly provided in an ergonomic and safe way during a surgical procedure. This contributes to a time saving during operation and an extensive reduction of the risk of an injury for all parties.

Abstract: A portable carrier for storing and displaying rolled blueprints and other construction documents (“Carrier”). The Carrier includes a compact storage case with an opening for the passage of flexible backing material and documents. A cylindrical roller, mounted inside of the compact storage case, rotates axially to allow unfurling and retracting of flexible backing material. Means for unfurling and retracting the flexible backing material are provided, utilizing a retracting handle and a manual retractor cap respectively. Means for attaching and detaching display documents are provided using Velcro® Brand material affixed to the top of the flexible backing material and mating document Velcro® Brand fastening strips attached to the backs of the display documents. Documents are held down during display using a document fastener assembly.

Abstract: A holder for compound tray and tools that includes a flexible sheet assembly that is removably mounted to a belt positioned around a user's waist. The sheet assembly includes a number of pockets with magnets designed for holding tools inside. Reinforcement members are mounted to the upper and lower edges of the sheet assembly to hold the sheet assembly in an extended position yet there are no reinforcement members along the lateral edges to still permit some flexibility of the sheet assembly. A tray holder assembly is mounted to the reinforcement adjacent to the lower edge. A tray holder supporting assembly, like cords, keeps the tray holder in a substantially horizontal position. Magnetic elements that are mounted to the tray and tray holder cause the tray to come toward the tray holder providing stability to the structure. Locking members can also be removably mounted to the tray and tray holder assembly to keep them together.

Abstract: The device holder with magnetic retainer is a holder that removably attaches to a garment by magnetic attraction. The holder typically holds a portable electronic device and includes a frame having a recess that receives the portable electronic device therein. The back portion of the frame retains a first magnetic member. A second magnetic member is designed to be positioned underneath a garment, such as a back of a shirt sleeve, so that a portion of the garment is positioned between the first and second magnetic members to attach the device to the garment. Front and rear peripheral edges of the device holder form a cord receiving channel that excess cord of the electronic device can be wrapped around, thereby facilitating neat storage of the excess cord.

Abstract: There is a magnet-assist tool holder for selectably coupling a tool. The magnet-assist tool holder includes a mounting bracket coupled to a hip area of a user. The magnet-assist tool holder also includes a receiving member functionally coupled to the mounting bracket having a receiving bracket and a magnet. The magnet is disposed near an opening of the receiving bracket. The magnet-assist tool holder further includes an attachment member functionally coupled to the receiving member having magnet disposed thereon, such that when the attachment member is brought near the opening of the receiving bracket, the magnets cooperate in facilitating a user coupling the attachment member to the receiving member. The attachment member also includes a coupling device selectably coupleable to a tool.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a camera device including a main body, a hang strap and a swivel-preventing device. The main body includes a first magnetic mutually-attracting component. The hang strap includes a support section to be hung on a hanger. The hang strap has two opposite ends respectively connected the main body. The swivel-preventing device includes a second magnetic mutually-attracting component and an attachment strap. The attachment strap has an end connected to the second magnetic mutually-attracting component and an opposite end connected to the support section, wherein the first and second magnetic mutually-attracting components are configured to be mutually attracted.

Abstract: An article storage bag is described, having a concealed magnetic closure system and concealed strap adjustment system. The bag presents a clean appearance, without any apparent components for adjusting the carrying strap length.

Abstract: A magnetic holder with a front side to gather implements, and a backside for removable attachment incorporated into a utility shape that is controlled by handle which operates like a lever for removable attachment to base located thereon a wristband or a glove for the hobbyist or professional craftsmen engaged in fabrication of finished goods or commodities

Abstract: A magnetic gunstock holding device for attaching a gunstock to a hunters clothing. The device has two nylon strap assemblies with magnets sewn in. The first nylon and Velcro strap holds the magnet on the recoil pad of a gun. The second nylon strap holds the magnet on the shoulder of the hunter. The second strap makes a loop at the bottom that supports the bottom of the recoil pad on the gun. Allows the hunter to be in the ready position, with no hands on his gun, if the front of the gun is supported.

Abstract: A tool retaining device and method of manufacture comprises an attachment area having an interior sheet of material and an exterior sheet of material. A plurality of magnetic devices is arranged into a two-dimensional pattern with each of the plurality of magnetic devices being placed into individual pockets formed between the interior sheet and the exterior sheet of material. Each of a plurality of magnetic amplifiers is arranged concentrically and in proximity to individual ones of the plurality of magnetic devices. Each of the plurality of magnetic amplifiers is shaped to control an amount of magnetic force applied laterally along a face of the external sheet of material of the tool retaining device. The plurality of magnetic devices are magnetized only after being placed into the individual pockets.

Abstract: A magnetic holder/holster device is disclosed. The device includes a holster body to hold a tool, one or more magnets coupled to the surface of the body for holding work items, a securing strap, and an apparatus to removably attach to a belt. The one or more magnets are distributed across the surface so as to allow metallic work items to be secured to substantially all points of the surface. In some embodiments, the magnets are permanently coupled to the surface of the device. In some embodiments, the magnets are removably attached to the surface. In operation, the magnetic tool holder/holster allows a worker wearing the holder/holster device to securely hold metallic work items readily accessible on the magnetic holder/holster body via the magnetic attraction of the magnets. The magnetic tool holder/holster has the advantage of preventing the spilling of metallic work items as wells as making them more convenient to use by ensuring secure and convenient placing capabilities.

Abstract: This invention has been developed due to divers losing tools in the water while maintaining boats, yachts, and other underwater vehicles. The Marine Mag-Wrap holds the extra tools the divers need and provides them a durable, reliable, and cost effective solution to this problem.

Abstract: A harness is described herein that uses correlated magnets to enable objects to be secured thereto and removed therefrom. Some examples of such a harness include a construction work harness, a soldier harness, an astronaut harness, and a scuba harness (e.g., buoyancy compensator). For instance, the scuba harness can have different types of objects secured thereto and removed therefrom such as a weight pouch, a utility pocket, a dive light (flash light), a camera, a scuba lanyard, a navigation board, a depth gauge, a spear gun, or any type of military equipment.

Abstract: A suit is described herein which incorporates correlated magnets that enable an object (e.g., tool equipment bag, hood, glove, boot, flipper) to be secured thereto and removed therefrom. Some examples of such a suit include a scuba suit, a construction suit, a bio-hazard suit, a medical suit, a fire fighter suit, and an astronaut suit.

Abstract: A belt is described herein that uses correlated magnets to enable objects to be secured thereto and removed therefrom. Some examples of such a belt include a construction work belt, a soldier belt, an astronaut belt a home handyman belt, a plumber's belt, an electrician's belt, a telephone repairman's belt, a lineman's belt, a fisherman's belt, a hunter's belt, a sports belt, and a scuba weight belt. For instance, the scuba weigh belt can have different types of objects secured thereto and removed therefrom such as a weight pouch, a utility pocket, a dive light (flash light), a camera, a scuba lanyard, a navigation board, a depth gauge, a spear gun, or any type of military equipment.

Abstract: A magnetic handle system for use in briefcases, luggage, handbags or the like, having a first handle and a second handle, each including a magnetic member, whereby moving the first handle into proximity of the second handle creates a magnetic force which releasably connects the first and second handles.

Abstract: A magnetic sleeve apparatus intended to be wrapped around the wrist of the wearer includes an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve configured to vary in length and joined with each other at their respective edges to form a continuous seamless cylindrical sleeve body. A magnetic sleeve apparatus further includes one or more lengths of magnetic material disposed in communication with the outer sleeve and the inner sleeve. A magnetic sleeve further includes an elastic band configured to admit to a plurality of configurations and one or more material pockets configured to contain the one or more lengths of magnetic material.

Abstract: A golf accessory holder is made up of an oblong housing for a spring-loaded spool, a divot repair tool is slidable through a guideway on the housing, the tool being attached at one end to a flexible line which is wound upon the spool to enable extension of the tool when grasped by the golfer to repair a divot in the ground and to automatically retract the tool when released to slide upwardly into the groove; and other accessories, including a ball marker and golf tees may be releasably mounted on the housing.

Abstract: A magnet encapsulated within a canister formed from two cans into a laminated structure particularly useful in plasma processing reactors. Each can includes an end wall and a cylindrical sidewall. One can additionally includes an annular lip that slidably fits outside the sidewall of the other can with a small gap therebetween. The magnet is inserted into the two cans together with a flowable and curable adhesive such as epoxy. The cans are slid together and compressed to cause the adhesive to flow between the magnet and the two cans and between the lip of one can and the sidewall of the other. The adhesive is cured to bond the magnet to the cans and to bond the cans together and to also hermetically seal the structure. The cans may be deep drawn from non-magnetic stainless steel with wall thicknesses of less than 0.064 mm.

Abstract: A tool holder configured to support a tool; wherein the tool holder includes a clip configured to couple to pants of a user. The clip includes an exterior member coupled to an interior member along a U-shaped bend, wherein the exterior and interior members define an axis of the clip. The tool holder also includes a cylindrical receptacle that is hollow and coupled to the exterior member of the clip. The cylindrical receptacle includes an axis that may be angularly oriented away therefrom such that a bottom portion of an elongated tool body disposed therein will project diagonally away from the axis of the clip. The tool holder further includes an angle adjustment device; wherein the angle adjustment device is configured to provide selectable adjustment of the cylindrical receptacle. The tool holder also includes a magnet disposed along the exterior member.

Abstract: A utility pocket is shown for use with a tool pouch or bag, or with such items as a brief case, soft sided cooler, or a backpack. The utility pocket has a clam shell shaped outer member which is biased toward an associated sidewall panel by means of elastic webbing. A pair of mating permanent magnets come into contact as the pocket moves from the open position to the closed position and help to bias the pocket to the closed position, as well as imparting a snap-closure action to the pocket. The material chosen for the pocket helps it to retain its clam shell shape without requiring internal reinforcing members, such as wire springs or other metal reinforcing elements.

Abstract: Magnetic tool belts and tool belt accessories for holding work items comprise a body having a surface and one or more magnets coupled to the surface for holding work items. The one or more magnets providing a magnetic force for attracting magnetically attractable objects and securing them to the surface such that they are readily available for use. The body comprising a tool belt, tool pouch, hammer holder, belt clip or any other suitable tool belt accessory.