Receiver Supported For Movement Around Torso By Rigid Means Fixed On Belt Patents (Class 224/195)
  • Patent number: 11761580
    Abstract: A holder for handheld electronic devices, such as a smartphone. The holder includes a hoop body configured to be worn around a waist of a person. The hoop body having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end and the distal end having a quick release lock to couple to the proximal end to the distal end. The hoop body having a tunnel configured around its outer periphery. A runner connected to a bracket through a semi-rigid extension. The runner, slidably received in the tunnel, can revolve along its length. The bracket can mount the handheld electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Inventor: Kareem Bilal Muhammad
  • Patent number: 11566867
    Abstract: A firearm holster assembly includes a firearm receiving portion and a clip and claw assembly. The clip and claw assembly includes a clip element configured to engage a piece of clothing of a wearer and a claw assembly. The claw assembly includes a base plate movably coupled to the firearm receiving portion and one or more spacer plates. The base plate includes a connection portion oriented between the clip element and the firearm receiving portion and a projecting element extending outward laterally from the connection portion, the connection portion and the projecting element together defining a first major surface and a second opposite major surface of the base plate, the first major surface configured to face outward from a body of a wearer. The one or more spacer plates are stacked on the first major surface of the base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Tier 1 Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jared Clawson, Jackson Clawson, Taylor Barlow
  • Patent number: 11266224
    Abstract: An apparatus for use about a selected portion of a user's torso comprising at least one accessory mountable traveler member and at least one traveler band. The accessory mountable traveler member is slidably saddled upon the least one traveler band, which encircles and encloses the selected portion of a user's torso to allow the circumvolution of the accessory mountable traveler member about the entire outer perimeter of the apparatus and around the user's torso.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher Landano, James J Bordonaro, James E Richardson
  • Patent number: 11193731
    Abstract: Representative implementations of devices and techniques provide a belt for an implement holster comprising multiple stacked layers, including reinforcement layers enclosed within outer layers of the belt. The construction of the belt allows the belt to be worn with garments that do not necessarily include belt loops, such as active wear and women's formal wear. An implement holster may be coupled to the belt, using one or more clip loops, to form an active carry holster assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Inventors: Jacob Shearer, Taylor Vold
  • Patent number: 10502247
    Abstract: A holder system for an electronic apparatus (46), having a holding piece (20), provided for fastening in a locationally fixed manner, and a mounting (40) that is connectable to the holding piece (20) and to which the electronic apparatus (46) is releasably fastenable is characterized in that the holding piece (20) on a fastening plate (29), and the mounting (40) on a rear wall (41), have fastening elements (52), (53) which by means of a rotating movement of less than 180° are conjointly movable from an initial position to a latching position, and in that magnets (50), (51) or ferromagnetic pieces are inserted into the fastening plate (29), on the one hand, and into the rear wall (41), on the other hand, such that an increasing magnetic pull is present from a placing position to the latching position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: BURY SP.Z.O.O.
    Inventor: Henryk Bury
  • Patent number: 10262511
    Abstract: A mobile electronic device fixing module includes a mobile electronic device and a base. The mobile electronic device includes an assembling interface and a first transmission terminal group. A ring-shaped groove is formed in the assembling interface. The base is assembled with the assembling interface. The base includes plural rotary fixing slices and a second transmission terminal group. The second transmission terminal group corresponds to the first transmission terminal group. When the base is assembled with the assembling interface and the plural rotary fixing slices are rotated, the plural rotary fixing slices are inserted into the ring-shaped groove to be in a locked state, or the plural rotary fixing slices are removed from the ring-shaped groove to be in an unlocked state. When the base is assembled with the assembling interface, the second transmission terminal group is electrically connected with the first transmission terminal group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: FLYTECH TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
    Inventor: Chih-Kuang Chiang
  • Patent number: 10165848
    Abstract: An apparatus for suspending a plurality of articles from a user having a torso comprising a belt securable around a mid-torso of the user and an inner stationary flexible member suspended beneath the belt and extending completely around a lower torso of the user. The apparatus further comprises an outer rotary flexible member suspended from and rotatable about the inner stationary flexible member, the outer rotary flexible member extending at least partially around the torso of the user and being operable to attach a plurality of objects thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Inventor: Wayne Danforth
  • Patent number: 10155607
    Abstract: An apparatus for carrying articles comprising an outer shell extending between top and bottom ends, an attachment for securing the outer shell to a support; and an inner sleeve extending between the top and bottom ends of the outer shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Inventor: Wayne Danforth
  • Patent number: 9949557
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a backpack system. In one embodiment, the backpack system of the present invention comprises: a harness system; an interchangeable bag; and a mounting system that joins the bag to the harness and permits the wearer to manipulate the bag in several ways so as to provide rapid access to the bag and to permit repositioning of the bag from the back of the wearer to the front or side of the wearer. In one embodiment, the harness system comprises a single bifurcated shoulder strap, or even two individual shoulder straps, and a back component that is comprised of one or more alignment features to permit alignment of connectivity of the interchangeable bag. In one embodiment, the harness system can comprise two shoulder straps, a waist and/or belt strap, and a back component that comprises one or more alignment features to align and connect the interchangeable bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Inventors: Douglas D. Crimaldi, Makena M. Crimaldi, Melia P. Crimaldi
  • Patent number: 9629398
    Abstract: A Front-Back Pack that provides the ability to easily and quickly transition a pack from a back position to a front position without the need to remove the pack from the body of a user. The Front-Back Pack includes a harness system with attached pack. The harness system may include a system of straps to keep a plurality of looped slide rail assemblies in position and to prevent the slide rail assemblies from moving. Alternatively, the harness system may include a half-vest or full-vest with slide rail assemblies fixedly attached. The slide rail assemblies are formed to receive trucks able to traverse the track assembly. The trucks are fixedly attached to packs which allow the packs to traverse the length of the track assembly from one position to another without the need to remove the pack from the body of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventor: William Goryl
  • Patent number: 9125476
    Abstract: A clip assembly includes a seat having a surrounding wall with a receiving hole, and a locking mechanism proximate to the surrounding wall and including a pair of movable levers. Each movable lever has an engaging portion movably inserted into the receiving hole, and a driven portion. A drive unit has a button that is moved to a pressed position, where the driven portions are pushed to move away from each other and out of the receiving hole. A clip mechanism includes a connection body received in the receiving hole and having two connecting holes to respectively engage the engaging portions. The engaging portions are disengageable from the connecting holes by pressing the button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignees: Lite-On Electronics (Guangzhou) Limited, Lite-On Technology Corp.
    Inventors: Kuan-Yu Chen, Che-Cheng Chang
  • Patent number: 9027811
    Abstract: A holster for securing a handgun to a wearer's body by way of a belt. The holster includes a body member having a central body portion which has an endless elastic loop member extending therearound. The body member has a first belt opening at one side of the central body portion and a second belt opening at the other side of the central body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Inventor: Martin A. Cannon
  • Patent number: 8985411
    Abstract: One example of the invention describes a belt that is to be used by uniformed professional field personnel (e.g. law enforcement, fire, park department, search and rescue, private security, utilities personnel, military, etc.). Some examples of the invention introduce many new features which allow for improved access, comfort, reliability, ruggedness and cosmetics. In one embodiment, the description describes a metal rail on a belt, to which accessories attach. The other items of the inventions are the details of the buckle and its various designs. Other attachments and accessories, plus various setups and arrangements for the belts and buckles, are also presented here. For example, the elastomeric belt variation helps the user, when sitting, with the belt on.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Inventors: Ryan Mongan, Juan Sadder, David Law, Graeme Esarey, Scott Comins
  • Publication number: 20140283426
    Abstract: A handgun curved to correspond more closely with the contours of a person's body, achieving a comfortable fit when the handgun is worn for any appreciable amount of time on the person's body. The handgun housing is inclusive of a top portion, an intermediate portion, and a grip portion, which may be separately connected or integrally formed parts sharing a radius of curvature to form asymmetric left and right sides, particularly a concave side and a convex side. This asymmetry extends beyond the grip portion and includes at least a portion of the trigger guard and a portion of the magazine securing clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Taurus International Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Kresser, Marcelo de Albuquerque Knorst, Leonardo Brum Sesti
  • Patent number: 8714114
    Abstract: A leash assembly includes a belt and at least one connector piece coupled to the belt. The belt can be worn by a subject around the torso, shoulders, neck or wrist. Each connector piece is configured to move along at least a portion of the belt. In some embodiments, the connector piece is a link configured to be receive the belt and to move along the belt. Alternatively, the belt has one or more tracks, in which the connector piece is configured to travel on thereby allowing the connector to travel along the belt. Each connector piece is coupled with a leash. In some embodiments, the leash has a retractable end. The leash assembly can include adornments and/or a carrier coupled to the belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Inventors: Tina Ting-Yuan Wang, Michael Clair Houston, Kevin Kin-Wai Lau
  • Publication number: 20130320053
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a separating type backpack, which includes an upper side backpack including a shoulder strap; a lower side backpack including a belt member coupled to the upper side backpack which can be attached to or detached from the belt member; and a first sliding device which is used for coupling the lower side backpack to be slidably moved according to the belt member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventor: Jung Soo Kim
  • Patent number: 8510868
    Abstract: One example of the invention describes a belt that is to be used by uniformed professional field personnel (e.g. law enforcement, fire, park department, search and rescue, private security, utilities personnel, military, etc.). Some examples of the invention introduce many new features which allow for improved access, comfort, reliability, ruggedness and cosmetics. In one embodiment, the description describes a metal rail on a belt, to which accessories attach. The other items of the inventions are the details of the buckle and its various designs. Other attachments and accessories, plus various setups and arrangements for the belts and buckles, are also presented here.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Inventors: Ryan Mongan, David Law, Graeme Esarey, Scott Comins
  • Publication number: 20130129331
    Abstract: A portable thawing unit for heating animal fluids and cells (stored in straws) includes a main casing for holding water therein. A lower body secured to the main casing includes a battery pack and plug for recharging the battery pack. An upper body secured to the main casing allows at least one straw to enter the main casing for immersion in the heated water. A heating element and thermistor heat the water in the main casing to a desired temperature. A straw rack unit having at least one straw shaft holds straws and allows them to be lowered and raised. A motor powered by the batter pack runs a propeller that helps mix the water. The thawing unit does not allow straws in the main casing to contact each other, allowing, for example, 95 to 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit water to better contact the straws and heat them more efficiently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Alexandre Henryli de Souza, Jerry Norman Guenther, Milo Charles Wiltbank, Franks Eduardo de Souza
  • Publication number: 20120132682
    Abstract: One example of the invention describes a belt that is to be used by uniformed professional field personnel (e.g. law enforcement, fire, park department, search and rescue, private security, utilities personnel, military, etc.). Some examples of the invention introduce many new features which allow for improved access, comfort, reliability, ruggedness and cosmetics. In one embodiment, the description describes a metal rail on a belt, to which accessories attach. The other items of the inventions are the details of the buckle and its various designs. Other attachments and accessories, plus various setups and arrangements for the belts and buckles, are also presented here. For example, the elastomeric belt variation helps the user, when sitting, with the belt on.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2012
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Ryan Mongan, Juan Sadder, David Law, Graeme Esarey, Scott Comins
  • Publication number: 20120104058
    Abstract: A pocket including a front surface and a rear surface interoperably connected to the front surface. The front surface and the rear surface together bound an internal region. The front surface and the rear surface each include a substantially non-binding material that facilitates insertion and removal of an object from the internal region. The pocket further includes an attachment member disposed on the rear surface. The attachment member removably engages with a strap. The pocket further includes a closure that selectively seals the internal region. The front surface and the rear surface each include an outer layer, an interfacing layer, and an inner lining. The interfacing layer includes electromagnetic shielding. A position of the pocket on the strap and a radial orientation of the pocket relative to the strap are adjustable via the attachment member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Patty Diann Hernandez, Alice Lane Compton
  • Publication number: 20120061431
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device for holding articles. In one embodiment, the invention may comprise a pouch for holding articles wherein the pouch may be attached to a belt, strap, or other device which may be worn. The pouch and/or belt may also be aesthetically pleasing and fashionable for use by a child or adult. The present invention further provides for a sheet dispensing device which comprises a front surface, which has a dispensing opening therein, and a rear surface. The front surface and rear surface form a compartment to store one or more sheets and may form an opening into the compartment where the sheets to be dispensed may be inserted and removed. The dispensing device may also comprise a flap which may cover the opening to the compartment and/or the sheet dispensing opening. The invention also provides for a method for assembling a sheet dispensing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Lauren Raines
  • Publication number: 20110259891
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventor: Richard R. Thibault
  • Publication number: 20110114682
    Abstract: The idea for DJC Existence Lifestyle Hosters is attainable, sustainable glamour. Every woman wants to be a part of the dream-like world of fashion and wishes she could step out of the house and look as stunning as the celebrities she sees in tabloids. By adding a holster from DJC Existence to a tank top and jeans, she can upgrade her look to high fashion. What makes DJC Existence Lifestyle Holster Accessories different from any other bag on the market is that you don't hold them, they hold you. They are streamlined, functional, and designed to compliment a woman's shape. The modern woman is always on the move and now she has an accessory that will easily move with her. She can wear them when she is going to run errands or she can wear them when she is at a club and dance all night with all her valuables secure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventor: Devin Jacqueline Cole
  • Publication number: 20110079690
    Abstract: A holster for a plaster's hawk. The holster is adapted on a first end to mount upon the lip of a plaster bucket or the belt of a user. Two parallel portions define a space therebetween to frictionally engage the board portion of a hawk. A centrally located gap in said second portion engages with a handle projecting from the board portion and is spaced from the first portion sufficiently to accommodate any padding at the intersection of the handle and the board portion of the hawk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventor: Raynaldo Segura
  • Publication number: 20100314423
    Abstract: A holster for a long gun such as a shotgun or rifle that provides a safe firearm support and allows for quick aiming and firing of the firearm. Generally, the gun holster includes a base portion for securing to the user, such as to the user's belt, and a support portion for supporting the gun. The support portion includes a bottom wall portion that extends forwardly from a lower edge of the base portion. Several embodiments are disclosed. In some embodiments, the base portion and support portion are integrally formed of a folded fairly flexible material, such as leather.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: Steven A. Kawamoto, Richard M. Kawamoto, James H. Lua
  • Patent number: 7762440
    Abstract: An ergonomic duty belt having a pliable outer covering, a semi-rigid frame member configured to form a semi-conically shaped section when placed about the waist of a user and to conform to the shape of a user's body. This semi conical shape provides for increased ergonomic comfort and decreased pain and discomfort to the wearer of the belt. This duty belt also has an accessory attachment system comprised of generally horizontally extending track portions as well as generally vertically oriented vertical plates. A variety of attachments having attachment portions configured to attach to the track sections and to these vertically oriented plates as well as to a traditional duty belt connect accessories to the duty belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Tactical Design Labs, Inc.
    Inventor: Clifton Cook
  • Publication number: 20090039120
    Abstract: A system for carrying articles on a user's belt, comprising a belt (10) having multiple loops (22) on its outside surface and an article carrier (1) having a sleeve (40) sewn to the body of the carrier at a first end (42) and detachably connected to the body of the carrier at a second end (44). A stiff tab (60) is sewn at one end thereof into the sewn connection of the body of the carrier to the sleeve. The other end of the tab (64) is unattached and overlapped by the sleeve when the sleeve is wrapped around the belt for supporting the carrier from the belt. The carrier can be moved along the belt and placed in different positions unless the free end of the tab is inserted through a loop on the belt in which case the carrier will be fixed in position with respect to the belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Applicant: THINK TANK PHOTO, INC
    Inventors: Douglas Harland Murdoch, Michael Sturm
  • Publication number: 20080296327
    Abstract: A system for carrying articles from a belt worn on the body of a person or other animate bearer comprises a belt or elongated member (20) with a substantially planar rail (30) borne on the outside surface of the belt and a carrier (50) for articles attached to the rail by a sleeve sewn to the body of the carrier. The carrier (50) may be free to slide along the rail (30) or may be secured at least temporarily to the rail. The carrier (50) thereby can be moved along the rail when worn on the belt so that the bearer can place the carrier (50) in a more comfortable or useful position with respect to the body of the bearer and secure it in that position at least temporarily.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: THINK TANK PHOTO, INC.
    Inventors: Douglas Harland Murdoch, Michael Sturm
  • Publication number: 20080223888
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a belt assembly and to a container therefore. The belt assembly includes an inner belt, a supporting belt and at least one container. The inner belt is adapted to be installed around a wearer's waist. The supporting belt is adapted to be cohesively affixed to the inner belt. The container is adapted to be affixed to the supporting belt and cohesively affixed to the inner belt. The container is adapted to carry equipment in a receiving compartment, and includes a fixating structure for affixing the receiving compartment to the supporting belt and cohesively affixing to the inner belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: LES ENTREPRISES DUCKBILL INC.
    Inventor: Paul Meunier
  • Patent number: 7331872
    Abstract: A scabbard and method of using, for a baton used by security and police-personnel is provided. The scabbard includes a baton holding element and means to attach the scabbard to a user's belt. The attachment means permits the user to adjust the angle at which the baton is held and permits the angle to be fixed so that the user need not readjust the position each time that the scabbard is worn. The scabbard also can adjusted for use with belts of different widths; and uses deep socket hex screws that provide greater strength in connection and little interference with clothing so that damage does not occur. The method describes the manner in which the provided scabbard can be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Armament Systems and Procedures, Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin L. Parsons
  • Patent number: 6939641
    Abstract: This invention includes a battery pack capable of attaching to an ordinary belt. The battery pack includes springy, U-shaped clips that are capable of coupling to objects such as belts. The clips are coupled to the battery pack by way of ball and socket joints, thereby allowing the battery pack to be mounted at any of a number of angles, including horizontal and vertical configurations. The battery pack optionally includes a torso accommodation curve to make the battery pack more comfortable for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Myra Kincaid, Charles Friedli, Due Q. Huynh, Kevin Maggert
  • Publication number: 20040226972
    Abstract: An ergonomic duty belt having a pliable outer covering, a semi-rigid frame member configured to form a semi-conically shaped section when placed about the waist of a user and to conform to the shape of a user's body. This semi conical shape provides for increased ergonomic comfort and decreased pain and discomfort to the wearer of the belt. This duty belt also has an accessory attachment system comprised of generally horizontally extending track portions as well as generally vertically oriented vertical plates. A variety of attachments having attachment portions configured to attach to the track sections and to these vertically oriented plates as well as to a traditional duty belt connect accessories to the duty belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Applicant: Tactical Design Labs
    Inventor: Clifton Cook
  • Patent number: 6729517
    Abstract: A clamping apparatus comprises a base plate and integral thereto, a fixed clamping jaw and a pivotal support. A movable clamping jaw opposes the fixed clamping jaw and is pivotally engaged with the pivotal support, thereby being rotatable between an open jaw attitude and a closed jaw attitude. A motion inhibitor prevents a workpiece from pressing against the movable clamping jaw. An actuation lever enables moving the movable clamping jaw from the closed jaw attitude to the open jaw attitude and an actuation finger is positioned for receiving contact with the workpiece for moving the movable clamping jaw from the open jaw attitude to the closed jaw attitude. A bias spring is engaged with the movable clamping jaw and enabled for inhibiting motion of the movable clamping jaw from both the open and closed jaw attitudes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Inventor: Ralph Ernest Grover
  • Patent number: 6497352
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a base plate having features enabling mounting on a person's belt or pocket. A cradling device is adapted for receiving a hand tool and for clamping the hand tool A biasing device is adapted for moving the tool clamping device between a tool receiving position and a tool clamping position so as to make the tool available for use and to place the tool within reach when it is needed respectively. When the tool is removed from the clamping device the it is automatically unclamped. When the tool is placed into the clamping device it is automatically clamped in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Inventor: Ralph Ernest Grover
  • Patent number: 6371346
    Abstract: The accessory is designed to interchange between a waist belt that is fully portable and a sling that can carry large or bulky equipment such as inline skates and snowboards. Hence, the accessory has a dual use nature. The accessory is composed of an elongated belt with connector members on opposite ends and two open and closeable cargo-carrying loops attached along the length of the belt. At least one of the cargo-carrying loops is attached to the belt via a sliding buckle. The sliding buckle can slide and lock the attached cargo-carrying loop to any available point on the elongated belt. Acting as a waist belt, the accessory is completely portable and allows the user to convert the accessory into an equipment-carrying sling at any alternative location. Acting as a sling, the accessory can be adapted into two different configurations. Both configurations use a shoulder of the user as a fulcrum in which to balance carded equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Inventor: Sanjiv Ranjan Sharma
  • Patent number: 6311881
    Abstract: A holder for a pager, handy phone or similar portable apparatus includes a body for removably receiving the apparatus and a clip removably mounted to the body. A guide is formed on one surface of the body and includes a pair of parallel rails. An engaging portion is included in the clip and includes a pair of ridges slidingly engageable with the rails. A locking device is provided on the guide and engaging portion for selectively locking or unlocking them to or from each other. The locking device is implemented by a recess and a lug respectively positioned between one of the rails and ridges and between the other of the rails and ridges. A slit surrounds the lug while the lug is connected to one side of the wall of the slit and elastically deformable toward and away from the recess. The recess and lug mate with each other when the engaging portion is slid into the guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: NEC Corporation
    Inventor: Shinichi Kamiya
  • Patent number: 6305588
    Abstract: A releasable coupling for a suspension stud on a first face wall, especially of a mobile telephone. The coupling includes an orifice made in the wall and a device for axial retention of the stud, a coupling end of which is accommodated in the orifice in order to perform the coupling. The retention device includes a rod which passes through the orifice and is provided at its free end with a device for bearing axially on the perimeter of the orifice. The retention device can move, along a coupling path, between a coupling position in which the bearing device is applied against the wall and an uncoupled position in which the axial bearing device is disengaged from the wall. A device is furthermore provided for immobilizing the retention device with respect to the wall in its coupling position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric France
    Inventors: Stéphane Michel, Laurent Paul Joseph Lamballais, Jean-Yves Raymond Renard, Vincent Antoine Victor Belaïche
  • Patent number: 6283345
    Abstract: A paint container system for attachment to a person that maintains a substantially vertical position regardless of the position of the person. The inventive device includes a tubular belt adapter for removably attaching to a conventional hip belt, a shaft having a flanged end extending from the belt adapter, a container having a receiver aperture within an upper portion for removably receiving the shaft, and a bracket having a pair of resilient clips attached thereto for attaching within the container. The container preferably has four side walls, a floor and an upper open end. An extended portion from the container includes the receiver aperture for receiving the shaft of the belt adapter. The container swivels upon the shaft of the belt adapter during use thereby maintaining the container in a substantially vertical position at all times regardless of the position of the user. The bracket for supporting a paintbrush is positionable about the upper rim of the container in any desired located.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Inventor: Jonathan Butschat
  • Patent number: 6193125
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a base plate having features enabling mounting on a person's belt or pocket. A cradling device is adapted for receiving a hand tool and for clamping the hand tool A biasing device is adapted for moving the tool clamping device between a tool receiving position and a tool clamping position so as to make the tool available for use and to place the tool within reach when it is needed respectively. When the tool is removed from the clamping device the it is automatically unclamped. When the tool is placed into the clamping device it is automatically clamped in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Inventor: Ralph Ernest Grover
  • Patent number: 6189751
    Abstract: A holster with tilting forward unlocking mechanism is disclosed wherein wearer must unfasten a strap first and then tilt holster forward in order to cause a locking element to retract into a trigger guard restraining device so as to permit a handgun to freely remove from the holster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Assignee: Exquisite Plastic Model Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Miin-Horng Tserng
  • Patent number: 6098859
    Abstract: An adjustable position harness buckle system which employs a captured track secured to a backpack apparatus along a predetermined path and a clamp mechanism which is engaged with said track and can be clamped thereto by a lever arm actuated cam at any position therealong.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Inventor: R. Blake Bortner
  • Patent number: 5941434
    Abstract: A holder/carrier temporarily attaches to and supports small items of multiple configurations. Using multiple, flexible straps that are each attached to a support base, the item is enwrapped and retained against the support base. An attachment mechanism, such as a retaining clip, is affixed to the support base, and is utilized to selectively attach the support base, along with the carried, enwrapped item, to a separate supporting structure, such as a waistband, belt or other, suitably-shaped, receiving structures. Additionally, by securing an attachment device that is cooperative with the support base attachment mechanism to another support surface, whether on a permanent or temporary basis, the attachment mechanism may be attached to support surfaces that would not otherwise be suitable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Inventor: Mark R. Green
  • Patent number: 5924613
    Abstract: Disclosed is a system for holding firearm cartridges, such as shotgun shells, and other related accessories. The system may be utilized on wearing apparel such as hunting vests and belts, on structures such as duck boats and blinds, or on vehicles. The system has a rack portion that may be permanently secured to such apparel, structures, or vehicles. Attachable to the rack portion are rigid receivers with cylindrical bores sized to a particular size of cartridge. Each cylindrical bore has a tab extending inwardly into the cylindrical bore that provides an interference fit with the cartridges to secure the cartridges in place. The receiver and the rack portion have cooperating sliding engagement members to removably secure the receivers to the rack portion. The sliding engagement members on the rack portion are arranged on a plurality of sequential segments with breaks between each sequential segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Inventors: J. Evan Johnson, Kurt Bauman, David L. Smith
  • Patent number: 5881933
    Abstract: A system for carrying containers suspended from a track member which may be attached to a body encircling belt or attached to clothing which includes a pair of protruding tracks substantially parallel and from which the containers for holding articles are suspended by clips on the containers which are attachable to the tracks anywhere along the lengths thereof or positionable lengthwise on the tracks by sliding thereon at tapered ends of the tracks and is particularly useful for police and military personnel in carrying weapons, ammunition and the like holstered articles. This system includes a clamp for locking the container in place on the tracks to prevent the container from sliding along the tracks to an undesired position and inhibiting forceful unintended removal of the clip and container from the tracks without removal of the clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1999
    Assignee: Safariland Ltd., Inc.
    Inventor: William H. Rogers
  • Patent number: 5722576
    Abstract: A system for carrying containers suspended from a track member which may be attached to a body encircling belt or attached to clothing which includes a pair of protruding tracks substantially parallel and from which the containers for holding articles are suspended by clips on the containers which are positionable lengthwise on the tracks and may slide thereon and enter and exit the track at tapered ends of the tracks and is particularly useful for police and military personnel in carrying weapons, ammunition and the like holstered articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 3, 1998
    Assignee: Safariland Ltd., Inc.
    Inventor: William H. Rogers
  • Patent number: 5593074
    Abstract: A holster for a flash light having a barrel and having a lamp housing wider than that barrel comprises a sheath for part of the flashlight having a first bore adapted to receive the lamp housing, and having a narrower second bore adapted to receive the barrel. Holster and flashlight combinations may use that holster. In one such combination, the flashlight has its barrel extending through the first and second bores of the sheath of the holster, and has its lamp housing projecting from such barrel above the first bore of that sheath. In another combination, the flashlight has its lamp housing in the first bore of the sheath, and has its barrel projecting from the lamp housing above the holster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1997
    Assignee: Laser Products Ltd.
    Inventor: John W. Matthews
  • Patent number: 5531365
    Abstract: A belt clip for securing a device such as a personal communications device, e.g. a paper or radio, to one's belt or clothing includes a tool having tool elements such as a screw driver, knife, bottle cap opener, file, letter opener, cork screw, scissors, etc. The tool itself may include means for securing it directly to the body of the personal communication device. The belt clip may also include a sheath to cover the tool. Alternatively, the sheath may include the means for securing the belt clip to the body of the personal communications device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Inventor: Michael Donnelly
  • Patent number: 5097997
    Abstract: A bi-directional clip. The clip includes a generally planar member having an edge and fastener for securing the planar member to a portable wearing device. An elongated slot extends through the planar member from the edge to form a pair of clip members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: Empi, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander Kipnis, Zosim Ioffe
  • Patent number: 4986459
    Abstract: A tool holder which efficiently organizes a bartender's tools is disclosed. The tool holder has a pliable support, a first pocket for holding a pen having a first side edge attached to a first side of the support and a second side edge attached to a second side of the support, a hook attached to the first side of the support for holding a bottle opener, a second pocket attached to the first side of the support for holding a lighter, a third pocket attached to the first side of the support for holding a knife, and a ring attached to the first side of the support for holding a towel. The support may be secured to the body of a user by way of a belt so that the second side of the support is adjacent a hip of the user. A hook-and-pile fastening arrangement may be used to releasably fasten the support to the belt at a desired position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1991
    Inventor: Charles R. Yarbrough, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4905878
    Abstract: A U-shaped belt buckle is pivotally connected to a buckle tongue and key retainer which includes an elongated tongue body terminating at one end in a tongue tip, the other end of the tongue body forming a part of the key retainer. The key retainer includes an elongated hollow housing being open at opposite ends to form a sleeve through which a key may extend in the direction of the tongue tip. Shoulder wall portions at the key receiving end of the hollow housing serve to abut with the head of the key for positioning the key in the housing. The belt has an opening adapted to receive the elongated tongue body and hollow housing, with belt fastener snap buttons positioned on the belt to also function to retain the key by abutting with the head of the key. When the key is needed, the wearer simply opens the snap buttons and removes the key from the key retainer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 6, 1990
    Inventors: William Lovinger, Harry Sielmann