Receiver Rotatably Or Swingably Mounted On Attaching Means Patents (Class 224/197)
  • Publication number: 20020108980
    Abstract: A tool belt tool tote device that is capable of carrying two tools independently, such as a cordless drill and a hammer. The double tool tote device comprises a C-shaped clip, a terminal swivel element and two hook elements. In use, a tool depending from each hook may freely swivel to maintain its center of gravity so that the tool will remain securely attached to the tool tote while remaining easily accessible to the user. In addition, each hook element is rotatably positionable to permit the user to independently position each tool in a comfortable fashion. The two hook elements also can be selectively positioned to retain one tool element across the breadth of the two hook elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Inventor: Peter P. Kahn
  • Publication number: 20020096545
    Abstract: A tool carrying device includes a socket having a channel, and one or more tool members each having a head for detachably engaging into the channel for detachably securing the tool member to the socket. The socket includes a front wall having a slot and an orifice for detachably receiving an extension of the head. The socket is disposed on a bracket which may be slidably engaged onto a supporting beam or belt and which may be secured onto the tool member with a fastener belt that may be separated from or may be formed integral with the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventor: Chi Hsiung Chang
  • Patent number: 6382481
    Abstract: A retractable article holder assembly for use preferably in conjunction with a disposable cigarette lighter comprises in one embodiment an article holder for securing a disposable cigarette lighter, a support housing, a retraction mechanism mounted within the support housing comprising a spring-biased reel for extracting and retracting a cord secured at a first end thereto, a clip secured to one side of the support housing for attaching the housing to an object, and a fastener strap for connecting the article holder to the retraction mechanism. A plurality of protrusions is provided in an interior portion of the article container for preventing movement of the article relative to the article holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Inventor: Caroline Jo McIlmoil
  • Patent number: 6364184
    Abstract: An adapter for removably holding a cellular phone on a belt clip to be secured to a belt. The adapter comprises a mounting portion adapted to be mounted to the cellular phone, a holding portion adapted to be received in a U-shaped seat of the belt clip, and a connecting portion between said mounting and holding portions. The connecting portion comprises a hinge means enabling pivotal movements of said holding portion relative to said mounting portion. Due to this structure inadvertent pivotal movements of the cellular phone relative to the belt clip secured to the belt do not result in the adapter being broken off of the cellular phone causing damages to or even destruction of the cellular phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: Bollhoff GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Hauck, Thomas Maciejowski, Michael Stumpf, Rainer Süssenbach
  • Publication number: 20020017540
    Abstract: A cap for retaining a marking device, such as a felt tip marker, is attached adjacent the body of a user. The barrel or marking portion of the marking device may then be readily removed, used for marking and then reinserted into the cap using only a single hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Inventor: Stephan C. Ewing
  • Patent number: 6336576
    Abstract: A front pack and belt support assembly including 1) a main front pack assembly which can be collapsed and expanded to achieve a large carrying capacity; 2) a shoulder support strap assembly connected to the main front pack assembly and supported on a shoulder portion of a user thereof; 3) a support frame assembly to provide rigid support to the main front pack assembly; 4) an instrument support assembly connected to the support frame assembly having support means thereon to hold a gun, fishing pole, or tripod for ease of resting and conveyance; 5) a side pack and arm support assembly having pivotal side pocket assemblies pivotally movable from a collapsed to an inclined usage position and having arm support means thereon to support an elbow area of a user thereon; 6) a belt support assembly slidably attached and vertically supported to a user's belt member; and 7) an accessories support assembly having a support receiver assembly to receive a tubular member such as a monopod therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2002
    Inventor: Michael D. Easter
  • Publication number: 20010054217
    Abstract: A back-clip structure includes a movable piece provided with an embedded groove on one side of the movable piece and a body on the other side adjacent to the end edge thereof. The movable piece can be against the body or rotated pivotally away from being against the body, the side of body opposite to the movable piece is provided with a clip piece, and an elastic device is provided between the body and clip piece to let the clip piece be clipped onto a waist belt of a user. While the embedded groove is inserted with a hanging rivet provided on a mobile phone, the display of the mobile phone can directly be viewed through lifting the movable piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventor: Hvo-Sheng Wang
  • Patent number: 6328189
    Abstract: A system for supporting a quiver comprising a belt positioned over a wearer's shoulder, the belt having two couplable free ends and a central aperture there through and with a swivel pin extending through the aperture radially outwardly from a central extent of the belt adjacent to the back of a wearer; a support post having an aperture at its upper extent receiving the swivel pin and with a plurality of supplemental apertures along the length thereof; and coupling means on the support post for removably supporting a quiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Inventor: Michael J. Norden
  • Publication number: 20010035442
    Abstract: Adjacent a side wall of a casing, a strap supporting post 49a is formed integrally with and extends form the inner surface of the top panel 41a of the upper casing half 41. The strap supporting post 49a has a screw bore 51 extending from the end face of the projecting end thereof and therethrough deep into the top panel 41a. A reentrant cavity 56 is formed in one side wall of the casing such that the post 49a is positioned generally in the center of the cavity. A metal-made screw 54 is passed through a through-bore in the lower casing half 42 and threaded into the screw bore to fasten the upper casing half 41 and the lower casing half 42 together. A strap is hooked on the post 49a by being inserted into the cavity from one side of the post 49a to wrap around the post and then being pulled out of the cavity from the opposite side of the post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Applicant: Hosiden Corporation
    Inventor: Syuuya Yokobori
  • Publication number: 20010035444
    Abstract: An improved cell phone holder has a fixed, substantially horizontal, phone pocket with an open end, the phone pocket sized to firmly hold the phone at the waist of a user when not in use, yet quickly release the phone through the open end when needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventor: Joshua M. Alis
  • Publication number: 20010035441
    Abstract: A light weight golf bag with waist straps and an angle adjustment cord which is carried on the waist at an angle behind the players' back, so as not to impede the players' stroke. The bag is not intended to be removed between shots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventor: Wayne Strode
  • Publication number: 20010032866
    Abstract: A beltclip-mounted holder assembly allows for the hands-free carrying of a beverage container. The body portion of the holder assembly comprises a plate having a spring-loaded clip used to attach the holder assembly to a person's belt or waistband. A pivotally mounted bracket located near the base of the plate allows a receptacle to move in a pendular manner. The receptacle is insulated and is designed to support a beverage container therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Inventor: Ronald G. Gagne
  • 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: 6304221
    Abstract: A protective antenna guard is intended for use with portable cellular telephones of the type with a retractable antenna, and further intended to be attached to the user's belt or clothing, being provided with clips for that purpose. The antenna guard provides support for the antenna in the retracted position, and also provides a smooth surface at the upper part of the phone, so that the phone, with the protective antenna guard attached, will not snag or become entangled in the user's clothing. The antenna guard is formed into two side tabs, a raised antenna support, a back, and sides, the whole guard being molded in one piece from a compliant, light-weight plastic or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2001
    Inventor: Peter G. Brown
  • Patent number: 6299041
    Abstract: The invention relates to a holding device for a cordless telephone with a first holding element (3) on a garment, especially on a belt, and a second holding element (5) on the telephone. In order to enable comfortable handling, it is intended that the first holding element (3) comprises a projecting hook (4) and the second holding element (5) an opening (6) in the housing for the lockable receipt of the hook (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Assignee: Alcatel
    Inventors: Christian Pitisi, Frédéric Rubach
  • Patent number: 6290112
    Abstract: A holder for keys on rings has a belt retaining flattened loop through which a belt passes. The flattened loop has a front face formed by a short top leg and a longer bottom leg that is bent inwardly to resiliently engage the front surface of the belt to prevent the device from inadvertently sliding off the belt. The lower leg forms a bight that holds a clasp member of a clasp and receptacle combination well known in the art of molded plastic strap buckles on luggage. The receptacle member that releasably locks onto the clasp member is constructed to hold one or more rings of keys. The receptacle member with its keys can be released and reattached to the belt with one hand. The belt retaining portion may be removed from or attached to the belt without unbuckling the belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Inventor: Morton Iver
  • Patent number: 6283348
    Abstract: A cellular telephone clip is constructed to include a mount fastened to a cellular telephone or cellular telephone bag, a hollow holder base for securing the mount, the holder base having a front coupling chamber, a back receiving chamber, and a slot communicating between the coupling chamber and the receiving chamber, a locating block mounted in the back receiving chamber and forced by a springy holding down plate to insert through the slot into the coupling chamber and to lock the mount after insertion of the mount in the coupling chamber, a spring-supported push button coupled to the base holder and moved between a first position where the locating block is moved away from the slot for the access of the mount to the coupling chamber, and a second position where the locating block is engaged into the slot to lock the mount in the coupling chamber, a locating cover plate fastened to the holder base at the back, and a clamping plate pivoted to the locating cover plate and retained in the clamping position by
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Inventor: Chin-Yang Wang
  • 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: 6264081
    Abstract: A utility belt that includes a number of retaining rings for securing desirable tools to the utility belt as need that further included a cover strap for each of the retaining rings so that all unused retaining rings can be secured to minimize snagging of the retaining ring and possible death or injury to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Wojciak, David Lis, Timothy Landingham
  • Patent number: 6264080
    Abstract: The cap of a marking device such as a felt tip marker is attached by a cap retaining device adjacent the body of a user. The barrel or marking portion of the marking device may then be readily removed, used for marking and then reinserted into the cap using only a single hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Inventor: Stephan C. Ewing
  • Patent number: 6237821
    Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a fishing rod holder harness comprising a harness member, with straps 20, 22, body pad member 24 and a fishing rod holder member 18. The harness member is comprised of a waist strap 20 and a bandoleer-like shoulder strap 22, each having buckle elements 26 for adjusting the fit to the user 12. The body pad member 24 is comprised of a substantially planar element having a plurality of apertures 46 for threading the straps 20, 22 therethrough and for fastening the fishing rod holder 18 thereto. The fishing rod holder 18 is comprised of a substantially U-shaped tube having apertures 46 whereby the fishing rod holder member 18 can be securely fastened to the body pad member 24 using appropriate fasteners 34. The U-shaped tube element has oppositely opposed apertures 46 for positioning a compression locking member 30 therethrough. The compression-locking member 30 has a shaft element 44 having a pivotally attached L-shaped lever 42 on one distal end and threads 36 on the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Inventor: John Robert William Owen
  • Patent number: 6233788
    Abstract: An integrally molded clip (10) and clip assembly (30) has a back (11), a front (12), a bridging member (13) and spigot guide tracks (20). Front (12) has a socket (15) and a locking member (16) that is biased to a spigot locking position and having a free end providing part of a side wall (18) of socket (15). Locking member (16) is pivotal about a pivotal axis (21) provided by a pivotal mount (22) on front (12) and has a lock release member (23) extending away from socket (15). A protrusion (24) in socket (15) is biased by a rib (25) to engage one of slots (34) on a spigot (31) that enables different locking positions of a portable electronic device using assembly (30). The device is rotatable when spigot (31) is engaged with socket (15) and detachable from clip (10) when a user actuates lock release member (23).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: Motorola Inc.
    Inventors: Chong Heng Choy, Wai Kee Chan, Dave Kallis, Kenneth Chung
  • Patent number: 6213363
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for supporting on the body a hand controller unit for the remote control of implements, tools, robots or similar, including a base section intended to be attached to the body by means of a hip belt or similar, at least one supporting arm arranged on the base section for supporting a hand controller unit and arranged to allow adjustment of the position of the controller unit in relation to the base section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: Brokk AB
    Inventor: Anders Norberg
  • Patent number: 6206257
    Abstract: A releasable holder for a portable communication device including a base clip adapted to secure to a carrier such as a belt and an article clip adapted to secure to the portable communication device. The base clip includes a channel having a bottom and side walls extending between open opposite ends with overlying flanges on both side walls spaced a selected distance from the channel bottom, and a locking tab extending into an opening in the channel bottom, a biasing member biasing the locking tab into the channel bottom opening. The base clip is securable to the carrier with the channel in a generally horizontal orientation. Two user engageable release tabs adjacent the channel opposite ends are adapted to move the locking tab against the biasing of the biasing member responsive to movement of one release tab toward the other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Assignee: Ericsson Inc.
    Inventors: James Calvin Peele, Cathelene Thomas Shanaberger
  • Patent number: 6193119
    Abstract: The invention is a holder to hold a tool, such as a carpenter's square, which has a flat planar surface with multiple edges and has attached to one of the edges a perpendicularly mounted planar flange. The flange of the tool has a detent recess therein to cooperate with a button detent in the scabbard. The scabbard is mounted to a carrying sheath by means of a pintle and gudgeon attachment to allow free rotation of the scabbard for ease of manipulation by the user. The scabbard is a generally hollow elongated rectangular configured member wherein the flange of the tool slides into the hollow interior of the scabbard and slides down through a slot in one wall of the scabbard until the detent recess impinges upon the button detent to thereby secure the tool within the scabbard. The scabbard detent means may take several configurations, but mainly will be effective in using a leaf detent button mechanism or a self-contained spring loaded button detent mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Inventor: Carsten J. Schwarm
  • Patent number: 6161740
    Abstract: A snap-fit assembled wrist mount for special receptacle rotatable tray holders for graphics and special receptacle rotatable platform holders for electronic devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Brandy Benjamin
    Inventor: Robert P. Allen
  • Patent number: 6131779
    Abstract: A bottle carrier (10) is shown which has a connection section (14) formed from a bent strap having portions (14a and 14b) which are connected by a curved transition (14c). The connection section (14) includes a rod (40). The gripping section (12) includes a pair of claws (18 and 20) which have curved ends (18a and 20a) so that the neck of a bottle (B) can be received between the claws (18 and 20). The gripping section (12) includes a sleeve (24) which clips onto the rod (40) to pivotally couple the gripping section (12) with respect to the carrier (14) so that the gripping section (12) can pivot relative to the connection section (14). The claws (18 and 20) have curved ends (18a and 20a) which contact the upper body portion of the bottle (B) so that the bottle is retained within the carrier (10) by the combined effect of a flange of the bottle resting on the claws (18 and 20) and the curved ends (18a and 20a) engaging the upper body (B') of the bottle (B).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Inventor: Christopher M. Gendala
  • Patent number: 6129251
    Abstract: A retainer system for a rod and a mounting device for storing the rod utilizing the retainer system are provided. The retainer system has a retainer portion or rest for receiving the rod and a rod engagement means for closely mounting on a rod. The rod engagement means has a hook shaped structure at one end. The retainer portion has a retainer back which includes a material engagement means and a support. The material engagement means in one embodiment is clip-like and is used to clasp material such as a belt or a waist band, thereby attaching the retainer portion to a person wishing to transport a rod or fish using a rod. The support is bowl-like and has a lip. Preferably the lip is configured so as to firmly engage the hook shaped structure of the rod engagement means when the hook shaped structure is mounted thereon. The retainer back is resilient and semi-flexible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2000
    Inventor: Timothy P. Lajoie
  • Patent number: 6116484
    Abstract: A special receptacle which fastens on a user's wrist for mounting small electronic devices or printed graphics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Inventor: Robert P. Allen
  • Patent number: 6102264
    Abstract: An improved tool holder includes a closed loop comprised of a rod with spaced ends and a bridging element between the spaced ends. The loop typically is closed with the head of the tool retained by the loop and handle fitting through the loop. The handle of the tool may, however, be pivoted to release the bridging section from closing the loop thereby enabling the tool to be removed from the loop. Typically, the holder is mounted on the tool belt and provides a very inexpensive, yet highly reliable manner and construction for maintaining the tool in position ready for use, yet safely retained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventor: Andrzej M. Redzisz
  • Patent number: 6098858
    Abstract: The invention relates to a holder (1) for receiving an object (8) provided with a button (7), such as a cellular telephone. The holder (1) is provided with a receiving passage (5) for receiving the button (7), a resilient stop (10) for securing the button (7) in the receiving passage (5) when the object (8) provided with a button (7) is arranged in the holder, and a device for releasing the resilient stop (10), comprising a push button (12) located opposite the opening of the receiving passage. The holder (1) is characterized in that the releasable stop (10) and the push button (12) is one integral unit (13) which is pivotally arranged about an axis of rotation in the holder, wherein at least one resilient element is provided for countering rotation of the integral unit (13). Moreover the push button (12) is so arranged relative to the axis of rotation, that the resilient stop (10) may be released by pushing the push button (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Inventor: Lise-Lotte Laugesen
  • Patent number: 6059156
    Abstract: An attachment system for temporarily attaching a portable apparatus, such as a mobile phone, to a belt or the like. The system preferably comprises a pocket-shaped apparatus casing (2), a holder (10) connected to a back plate, by means of which the apparatus can be temporarily attached to the casing, fastening members (42, 44), by means of which the casing can be fastened to a belt, the dashboard of a car or the like, and an annular connecting member (36) attached to the portable apparatus, by means of which the apparatus in a given position can be connected to the holder in the back plate by means of a gap (40) formed in the connecting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Inventor: Markku Lehtinen
  • Patent number: 6050464
    Abstract: A system for enabling one-handed loading of an ammunition magazine into an automatic pistol includes a flat support having a stop member at one end and a cover positioned over a portion of the support for attaching the support to a user's belt. A spring-loaded hinge biased toward an open position is connected to the support adjacent to the stop member for limiting movement of the hinge. A magazine holder is removably connected to the hinge for removably receiving and holding an ammunition magazine for an automatic pistol. A cover strap is attached to the cover for facilitating convenient carrying of the ammunition magazine when the cover strap is fastened in place. Release of the cover strap causes movement of the hinge by the spring to position the magazine in a position for facilitating one-handed loading of the magazine into an automatic pistol by the user. The magazine holder can be connected to the hinge for facilitating use by a right-handed or left-handed user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Inventors: Phillip M. Ramsey, Sr., Stephen B. MacDonald
  • Patent number: 6045017
    Abstract: In accordance with the illustrative embodiments demonstrating features and advantages of the present invention, there is provided a holder for allowing a person to carry a beverage container, hands free. The holder has a collapsible frame for holding the container. The frame includes (a) a backer, and (b) a subjacent support attached to the backer to reciprocate thereon. The holder also has a compliant device attached to the backer for swingably appending the backer to the person or apparel of the person. Thus the collapsible frame can adjust with movement of the person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2000
    Inventor: Kevin Connell
  • Patent number: 6041444
    Abstract: A load supporting waist belt comprising four separate articulated sections including front and rear belt straps and right and left hip pieces with adjustable connectors on the front and rear belt straps allowing adjustment for waist size and location of hip sections squarely on the wearer's hips. The hip pieces are stiff members capable of supporting tool hangers, pouches and the like and are provided with accompanying hip pads for contacting the wearer's hips. Brackets are used to lower the load attachment points to a position below the waist and in the area of the connection of the thigh bone to the hip of the wearer. A slide bar release mechanism is disclosed for detachably connecting loads to the support pivots. A shoulder harness is connected at pivotal anchor points on each hip section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Inventor: John McKinney
  • Patent number: 6029871
    Abstract: A cradle device for supporting a pager is provided having a rotatable, pivotable hinge clip. The cradle device includes a body defining a receptacle configured to receive a pager and a pair of rotatable plates secured to the body. The hinge clip is secured to one of the rotatable plates to allow a user to vertically move and rotate the cradle device with the hinge clip attached to a user's belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Assignee: Samsung Electronic Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Sung-Sun Park
  • Patent number: 6019264
    Abstract: A strap on implement support mechanism which includes a belt, a support extending from the belt, and an implement engaged to the support such that the computer implement remains on the support during normal movement as walking, sitting, getting up from the sitting position, bending down, turning around, and twisting around. The implement is preferably a computer implement. A shock absorber is preferably engaged between the belt and the support to minimize jarring to the computer implement when the support comes into contact with an object. The vented belt mechanism includes a relatively wide and cushioned section between the belt and the person to distribute the pressure from wearing the belt over a rather large area of the midsection of the person wearing the strap on support mechanism. The support includes a framework having frame portions extending laterally, vertically, longitudinally, and obliquely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Inventor: Louis Charles Strieber
  • Patent number: 6016942
    Abstract: A special receptacle which mounts on a user's wrist for holding and displaying visual aids as used by ice skaters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2000
    Inventor: Robert P. Allen
  • Patent number: 6015077
    Abstract: A protective cover for enclosing an umbrella is disclosed which is structured to provide easy and quick attachment of the cover to an item of apparel so that the umbrella may be carried by the user in a hands-free manner. The protective cover of the invention is lightweight and compact, and may be structured with waterproof components for protecting the umbrella from the elements. Additionally, the cover may be structured with a material component which draws moisture away from the umbrella when placed in the cover so that formation of mold is lessened. The cover includes an attachment member which is structured to slidingly attach to an item of apparel, such as a belt on a coat, a pocket welt, a purse strap, a button, a briefcase, a backpack, or the like. In one embodiment, the attachment member may be movable relative to the stabilizing collar to enable the cover to be reduced in size and dimension for easy storage while not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Inventor: Michael J. Disher
  • Patent number: 6015073
    Abstract: A safety utility belt that includes a number of retaining rings each provided with a safety cover flap securable over the retaining ring to prevent snagging of the retaining ring. The safety utility belt includes a heavy duty webbing back belt, a reflective center belt strip, a buckle assembly, a belt strip end that is coupleable to the buckle assembly to secure the back belt about the waist of a user, a horizontally pivoting tool retaining ring, a no-snag tool retaining ring safety cover flap securable over the tool retaining ring to prevent snagging of the tool retaining ring, a vertically pivoting attached D-ring, and a no-snag D-ring safety cover flap securable over the D-ring to prevent snagging of the D-ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Inventors: Jeffery J. Wojciak, David Lis, Timothy Landingham
  • Patent number: 6010045
    Abstract: An adjustable carrier for a tool, weapon, or other holsterable object to be attached to any support, including a belt or body harness. The adjustment capability permits the carrier to be clamped in a rigid tilted position as chosen by the wearer of the harness. The adjustment is accomplished by having a pair of vertical spaced and substantially parallel slots and a lower horizontal slot with vertical saw teeth along all shoulders forming the latter slot. Tightenable connectors fit through the vertical slots and another tightenable connector carrying a saw tooth washer positively engages complemental portions of the saw teeth along the shoulders. One or more other spaced openings or slots have a tightenable bolt disposed to attach to threaded connectors. The openings provide for both vertical and/or horizontal adjustments, including tilt or cant, for adjusting the position of the carrier with respect to the holsterable object to suit the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: Safariland Ltd., Inc.
    Inventors: William H. Rogers, Norman E. Clifton, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6006969
    Abstract: A belt holder for portable phones is disclosed. In the holder, the cover plate has a horizontal guide opening at its middle portion, with a guide channel being formed at the top center of the cover plate. A clip plate is assembled with the cover plate into a housing of the holder. A locker is vertically and movably set in the holder at a position between the cover and clip plates so as to be vertically movable in the gap between the two plates. The locker has two inclined guide portions at both side edges with the two inclined guide portions being converged downwardly. Two locking pieces are symmetrically and movably seated in the horizontal guide opening of the cover plate. The two locking pieces cooperate with both the locking button of a portable phone at their first slope surfaces and the inclined guide portions of the locker at their second slope surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Inventor: Dong-Joo Kim
  • Patent number: 6003746
    Abstract: A body-mounted, strap-on fishing rod holder primarily designed for use by a disabled person who has the use of one arm. The invention includes a stabilized frame, attachable to the user's body, upon which is secured an adjustable rod-receiving element. The rod-receiving element is adjustable to any desired vertical angle, and the entire apparatus is easily reversible for right- or left-hand operation. The user can cast and reel in a fishing line with one hand while in a sitting or standing position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Inventor: James O. Richardson
  • Patent number: 5992716
    Abstract: Disclosed is a releasable device for holding a tool in a holder, the tool for example being a hammer held in a hammer holder commonly used in the construction industry and having a loop loosely holding the hammer. The device is of flexible, stretchable material and has an aperture which may be pulled over a portion of the tool such as the hammer head to hold the tool to the holder. The device is secure to the loop of the hammer holder. Preferably, the device is a strip of flexible stretched material with an aperture and a series of holes and slits which permit the strap to be able to be looped around the hammer holder loop. The loop is releasably secured to a portion of the tool such as the head of the hammer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Inventor: Randolph S Riley
  • Patent number: 5988577
    Abstract: An adjustable carrying assembly for a wireless communication device, such as a radiotelephone. The carrying assembly is comprised of a device support member having a first spring coupled thereto for receiving the communication device and a clip mechanism coupled thereto for mounting the carrier assembly on a user's belt or other article of clothing. The clip mechanism comprises a clip support member, a pin, a clip, a second spring and a cap. One end of clip support member includes an opening with a plurality of grooves arranged in a circular array. The device support member is rotatably attached to the clip support member of the clip mechanism such that when the user rotates the device support member with respect to the clip mechanism, first spring moves from one of the plurality of grooves to another of the plurality of grooves and locks into position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: William Charles Phillips, David William Trahan
  • Patent number: 5988466
    Abstract: A firearm support includes an elongated tubular member. A receptacle attachable to a user worn belt supports a first end of the tubular member. An attachment member on a second end of the tubular member movably attaches the tubular member to a firearm. The attachment member allows pivotal movement of the firearm to form a first substantially vertical storage position in the receptacle to a substantially horizontal firing position. The receptacle enables universal movement of the tubular member relative to the receptacle. The tubular member may be formed of two telescopingly extendible members lockable in a selected extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Inventor: Jerry L. Brown
  • Patent number: 5957421
    Abstract: A retainer device (10) for holding tools (12) in a removable manner to a utility belt (14) and a wall (16) comprising a plurality of clip members (18). A facility (20) is for mounting the clip members (18) to the utility belt (14) and the wall (16). A plurality of stud members (22) are provided. An assemblage (24) is for affixing each of the stud members (22) to a tool (12). In a first instance, each tool (12) with one stud member (22) can quickly engage with and disengage from any one clip member (18) on the utility belt (14) for work purposes. In a second instance, each tool (12) with one stud member (22) can quickly engage with and disengage from any one clip member (18) on the wall (16) for storage purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Inventor: Lee Barbour
  • Patent number: 5934530
    Abstract: The golf accessory organizer allows a golfer to comfortably carry and easily access items such as tees, golf balls, golf-gloves, divot tools, ball markers, personal items or other small-type golfing accessories while playing a round of golf. Additionally, the device does not interfere with a golfer's swing or cause discomfort while the golfer is moving. The disclosed device is easy to manufacture, reliable, and lightweight as the main supporting member of the device is primarily manufactured from injection-molded plastic. Integral in this supporting member are tee holders and a ball marker holder and a pouch for holding golf balls may pivotally hang from the supporting member. Alternatively, a golf ball is retained in a pressure clip hinged to the supporting member. The supporting member may have an area covered with a hook or loop material for holding various small items such as a divot tool, golf glove, or sunglasses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Inventors: Gordon W. Antczak, Roy J. Goodwin
  • Patent number: 5915610
    Abstract: A carpenter's tool holder to be supported from a wearer's waist belt and including a pocket for supporting and containing therein a tape rule device and a retention member connected within the pocket for interlocking engagement with the spring clip member attached to the rear surface of the tape rule device for preventing unintentioned dislodgment of the tape rule device from the pocket. A second embodiment includes below the pocket an elongated hanger member pivotally connected to the tool holder for supporting and containing a hammer and wherein the elongated hanger member has at its free end a tool loop defining therein an opening through which the handle of the hammer is inserted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Inventor: Steven W. Russell
  • Patent number: RE37111
    Abstract: A rifle sling support apparatus including an elongated belt securement strap having a base end, a tip end, and a securement mechanism affixed to the ends for securing the strap in a closed loop configuration about a belt fastened about a user's waist; a hook having an upper end, a lower end, a bend therebetween, and a pair of opposed cutouts formed on the bend and with each cutout sized for receiving a pistol grip or a stock of a rifle; and a hook angle adjustment mechanism secured between the belt securement strap and hook for adjusting the angular position of the hook with respect to the belt securement strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Inventor: Rick W. Barron