Closable Receiver Patents (Class 224/199)
  • Patent number: 11885361
    Abstract: A connector includes a base, a connecting part and a coupling piece. One end of the connecting part is connected to the base. The coupling piece is arranged on the other end of the connecting part, and includes a sliding channel having an open end located on a side edge of the coupling piece and an opposite closed end. A maximum linear distance of an outer periphery of the connecting part is less than that of the coupling piece. Another connector includes a base plate, two parallel side plates arranged on the base plate, a front plate connected to the two side plates and having a tapered positioning slot, and a positioning portion arranged on the base plate and adapted for reciprocal movement in a direction perpendicular to the base plate. The base plate, the two side plates and the front plate form an accommodating groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: GETAC HOLDINGS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Ssu-Yuan Wu
  • Patent number: 11284657
    Abstract: A rotation based wearable securing system includes a cover attached to an open ended container. The container is secured to a wearable article and encloses a mobile device. A provided locking mechanism is capable of locking the cover to the container. In response to an orientation change associated with the container in relation to the wearable article, the locking mechanism locks or unlocks the cover to the container and secures or releases the mobile device within the container. Furthermore, the mobile device is secured to the wearable article by fastening a lockable component (connected to the mobile device) to a receiving component (attached to the wearable article). The locking mechanism is capable of securing or releasing the mobile device to or from the wearable article by locking or unlocking the lockable component to or from the receiving component in response to an orientation change.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Inventor: Cory Schifter
  • Patent number: 10875467
    Abstract: A holder (10) for detachably fastening a flat, approximately rectangular device such as a tablet computer or a smartphone to a component, in particular to a component of a motor vehicle, wherein the holder includes a holding device (12) for detachably mounting the device and a fastening element (14) connected to the holding device for connecting the holder to the component, wherein a rotary bearing rotatable about an axis of rotation (24) is provided, which is connected to the holding device and wherein a pivot bearing connected to the rotary bearing is provided, which is connected to the fastening element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Assignee: KINETIX AG
    Inventor: Michael Andreas Keller
  • Patent number: 10724839
    Abstract: A ammunition holding assembly and system includes a panel that has a front side, a back side and a perimeter edge. The panel is comprised of a flexible material. A plurality of receivers is positioned on the front side of the panel and each of the receivers is comprised to hold a single unit of ammunition to define a stored unit. A coupler includes a first mating member and a second mating member releasably coupled to each other. The first mating member is positioned on the back side of the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Inventor: Daniel E. Cahill
  • Patent number: 10172439
    Abstract: A mobile phone case is provided having a cover shaped to fit snugly around and cover sides and a back of a mobile phone inserted into the cover, the cover having a flat back portion, and a slit formed in the cover between the flat back portion of the cover and sides of the cover for mounting the mobile phone case to a belt. The flat back portion is configured to open with respect to the sides of the cover along the slit such that the mobile phone case is capable of tightly receiving a belt within the slit between the flat back portion and sides of the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Inventor: Jerry Keith Hall
  • Patent number: 9747818
    Abstract: A sign holder system having a back plate and a front plate. The back plate is mountable to a wall surface, and the front plate is removably secured to the back plate. The front plate has a forward-facing surface for displaying indicia, such as a room number or a person's name. The back plate includes at least one recessed opening for receiving a clip attached to the back of the front plate. The recessed opening also includes a recessed pocket. The clip can be slid into the recessed pocket to secure the front plate to the back plate. The recessed pocket can have a ridge which engages with an elevated portion of the clip having similar or matching geometry. The ridge can have a wall that abuts the clip to lock the clip over the ridge. The back plate can additionally include a keyway for permitting a key to pass therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: System 2/90, Inc.
    Inventor: Derek T. Benedict
  • Patent number: 9253298
    Abstract: A portable information terminal holding stand (10) is configured to hold one of a plurality of types of portable information terminals (30) and (40) having different connector specifications, and to be electrically connected to the held portable information terminal (30) or (40). The portable information terminal holding stand (10) includes: a holding stand main body (11) having a main mounting surface (11a); a terminal cover (12) detachably attached to a lower end of the main mounting surface (11a) and configured to support a lower end of the portable information terminal (30) or (40) mounted on the main mounting surface (11a); and a connector holder (18) configured to hold the holding base side connector (17a). The connector holder (18) includes a plurality of types of connector holders prepared in accordance with specifications of the holding base side connector (17a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: NEC Platforms, Ltd.
    Inventor: Jun Tamatsu
  • Patent number: 9016640
    Abstract: A stationary base with at least two door shrouds extending from a tower portion. The tower portion has at least one groove communicating with a groove guide. An actuating housing is attached to the groove guide and connected to at least one force member positioned between the base and the actuating housing. At least one containment door is positioned in a door groove adjacent each door shroud. Each containment door communicates with the actuating housing with at least one guide pin positioned in a guide slot of each containment door, the guide slot being angled at a predetermined angle to translate vertical movement of the actuating housing to horizontal movement of each containment door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: RKS Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Ravi K. Sawhney, Kavinder Singh, John Vernon
  • Publication number: 20140014694
    Abstract: A tool box includes a box body having a pivoting hole opened thereon, a plurality of positioning protrusions protruded on the box body, a clamping plate having a pivoting shaft at one end thereof, the pivoting shaft inserted into the pivoting hole, the pivoting shaft having a positioning hook at a top end thereof, the positioning hook used to hook at the periphery of the pivoting hole, a plurality of positioning notches opened on clamping plate, each positioning notch receiving each positioning protrusion. Therefore, when the tool box is hanged on a belt of a user who is sitting in a vehicle, the user can rotate the box body on the clamping plate and the tool box is horizontally positioned on the belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventor: Hung-Jen Li
  • Patent number: 8584916
    Abstract: A rotatable securing device for a tool box has a casing, a securing unit and a locking unit. The casing has a locking recess, the locking recess is provided with an opening at a middle area, and a plurality of engaging grooves and a first contacting face are evenly disposed on a circumference of the locking recess. The securing unit respectively has a supporting surface at an upper end and a lower end, and a fastening rib respectively disposed at two sides of the two supporting surfaces. The locking unit is a flat disk; the locking unit has an engaging face corresponding to the fastening rib, a plurality of positioning protrusions disposed on its edge, at least one the elastic slot adjacent to the positioning protrusion, and a second contacting face for in contact with the supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Inno Designer International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yi-Ying Chen
  • Patent number: 8453897
    Abstract: A combination carrying case and workstation platform for an electronic device such as a laptop computer. The present invention is worn as a backpack, and designed so that the case can be moved to the front of the user's body by means of straps that encircle the user. The straps serve as the tracks upon which the case is moved from the rear of the user's body to the front. When moved to the user's front, the case can be folded down to form a workstation platform on which the electronic device can be used. Because the present invention hangs suspended from the strap system on the user's body, the user's hands are left free to operate the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventor: Todd Burton
  • Patent number: 8073131
    Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device such as cell phones, cameras, MP3 players and PDAs wherein said case includes material at the corners to provide protection to the electronic device. To reduce bulk at the corners and allow the material forming the case to conform with the contours of the device, the protection at the corners includes strips of material defining apertures there between. The apertures provide reduction in bulk and allow the case to conform to the corners of the device therein. Alternately, the protection at the corners can be provided by other structures co-molded into the corners of the cases. Such structures include material that is of a reduced thickness than other material used in the case, or structures that are formed to conform to the corners of the case. Such structures can be joined to the material forming the panels of the case by co-molding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Fellowes, Inc.
    Inventors: Pat Bodkin, Gregg Flender, Mike Tracz
  • Publication number: 20100327030
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable binder with a rotating frame, comprising a pedestal and a rotating frame, wherein the pedestal has a base and on both sides of the base, there is a lacing hole to be reeved by a binding tape, which can be used by tightening it around arms. An axle hole penetrates through the base to combine a coaxial connection shaft, and on the base, a supporting plate is established concavely on both sides to cover a proposed electronic device, while an axial part is established to interconnect the coaxial connection shaft on the supporting plate, and on the axial part, there is a rotation shaft that can be coaxially connected with the coaxial connection shaft. When the binding tape reeving the base is fastened around users' arms, the body of the rotating frame can be utilized to fix the electronic device, thus achieving the effect of making the electronic device portable when users go out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventor: SHANG-WEN YANG
  • Publication number: 20100288804
    Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for supporting a handheld electronic device including a holster and a clip. The holster defines a pocket for receiving a handheld electronic device and supporting the received handheld electronic device. The clip is coupled to the holster and is configured for movement between an open position and a gripping position and is biased towards the gripping position. In the open position, spacing is provided between the clip and the holster so as to receive an article. In the gripping position, the clip is disposed such that, when an article is disposed between the clip and the holster, the article is gripped by the clip against at least one gripping surface portion of the holster under the force effecting biasing of the clip towards the gripping position. When the clip is disposed in the gripping position, and a handheld electronic device is received and supported by the pocket, coupling of the handheld electronic device to the article is thereby effected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2009
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Inventors: Kasra YOUSSEFI-SHAMS, Felipe Oliveira SIMOES, Michael Xingyi YU
  • Patent number: 7690541
    Abstract: An adjustable holster securement device which comprises a loop attachment for securing a holster to the belt of a user, a connection plate to which the holster is attached, and an articulated joint for connecting the loop attachment to the connection plate in an articulated manner. The articulated joint preferably comprises two substantially U-shaped members pivotably engaged with respective seatings on opposite sides thereof. The seatings are generally coaxial with, parallel to and integral with, respectively, the loop attachment and connection plate. At least one tie-rod is also provided, acting generally parallel to the seatings, for connecting the substantially U-shaped members to one another as well as a device for locking the articulated joint arranged between the substantially U-shaped members and the seating, the device being operable by the tie-rods to control locking and release of the articulated joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Radar Leather Division S.r.l.
    Inventor: Pietro Pellegrini
  • Publication number: 20090302076
    Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-function equipment case that integrates keeper technology with equipment cases. Specifically, under the present invention, an equipment case will include a compartment for holding a piece of equipment and at least one keeper strap secured to an outer surface of the compartment. The keeper strap(s) not only allows for attachment of the multi-function equipment case to a duty belt, but it also binds the duty belt to a pants belt. This integrated device eliminates the wasted space caused by having to use keepers separate and apart from the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Dan Romano, Dan Sisto
  • Publication number: 20090140017
    Abstract: A carrying case includes a backbone panel forming a back and base for the carrying case. A rear-top panel is connected to the backbone panel forming at least a portion of the sides and top of the carrying case. A left side and a right side panel are connected to the backbone panel forming a portion of the left side and right side of the carrying case, respectively. A mid-top panel is connected to the left side and right side panels, forming a portion of the sides and top of the carrying case. A mid-front panel is connected to the mid-top panel, the left side and right side panels, and the backbone panel, the mid-front panel forming the front of the carrying case. A first zipper is connected to the rear-top panel and the mid-top panel. The backbone panel, rear-top panel, left side and right side panels, mid-top panel, mid-front panel, and zipper form a first pocket in the carrying case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Boyd, Dennis Balchunas, Richard N. Case
  • Publication number: 20090120979
    Abstract: A holder for a tactical spray canister, comprising a sheath formed with a cavity, wherein the cavity comprises at least one c-shaped flexible member; a means for variably positioning the sheath during use; and a means for securing the sheath to a user. A variably positionable sheath for a tactical spray canister comprising a sheath, wherein the sheath is formed with an interior and exterior, having at least one c-shaped flexible member in the sheath interior and an axial post on the sheath exterior; a rotatable disk mountable on the sheath, having at least two pegs extending substantially perpendicularly from the disk, one peg recessed; a Leverage back; a disk base, having at least one peg extending substantially perpendicularly from the disk base; at least one o-ring demountably positionable on a recessed disk peg and on a peg on the disk base; and a means for detachably securing said sheath to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventor: Michael Anthony Martinez
  • Publication number: 20090108037
    Abstract: A carrying assembly for devices, e.g. electronic devices, and appliances. The assembly is defined by a housing and engaging element (e.g., a button), a pin, and a carrying solution. The button has latching legs and defines a cavity. The pin is engageable with the button through insertion in the cavity. The carrying solution is a base element with a housing slot for the legs upon insertion of the button into the base element. Snapping engagement between the legs and housing slot and between the pin and the button occurs. The legs can be snappingly disengaged from the carrying solution. The pin can be rotationally disengaged from the button. The carrying assembly can be connected to a holster on one side and to a belt clip on the other side, forming an advantageous solution for the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: Hans LIU
  • Publication number: 20090045234
    Abstract: A quick release device holder for portable electronics devices that protects soft and impressionable housing materials from damage during insertion and removal. The quick release device holder includes a backing plane formed with a substantially rigid spine portion and a receiver pocket adjacent to a first end thereof. One or more latching arms extend from the backing plane spaced away from the receiver pocket, each of the one or more latching arms further including a resiliently flexible stem portion coupled to the backing plane and having a head portion spaced away from the backing plane. The head portion further includes one or more rollers coupled thereto in a position spaced away from an interior surface of the backing plane, and a retention tongue between the one or more rollers and the interior surface of the backing plane and being set back from a circumference of the one or more rollers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
  • Publication number: 20080149678
    Abstract: A liftable tool box for a waist belt includes an upper cover and a bottom box. The liftable tool box worn on the waist belt using an elastic hook can be directly opened so that tools may be taken out of or inserted into the tool box. The bottom box may be opened to a horizontal state perpendicular to the upper cover so that the tools in the bottom box may be conveniently accessed. Thus, the tool box can be conveniently carried on the waist belt while the tools in the tool box can be arbitrarily accessed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: Yung-Hsu Huang
  • Publication number: 20080041897
    Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device holds an accessory of the portable electronic device, and the accessory can be easily accessed. The case comprises a container, an accessory band, and a fastener. The accessory band comprises a first fixed end and a first free end. The first fixed end is attached to the container. The fastener comprises a first fastener portion and a second fastener portion. The first fastener portion is attached to the first free end of the accessory band while the second fastener portion is attached to the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventor: Rohit Malhotra
  • Patent number: 7270255
    Abstract: This invention relates to a portable case adapted for holding handheld devices such as phones, cameras, camcorders, radios and other products as well as non-electronic devices such as flashlights. The case is supported by a selectively bendable stand which may be altered in any variety of positions to provide a support for the case and associated electronic equipment. The case may also include an ejastic cord element to removably interconnect the electronic device on an exterior surface of the case during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Intelligent Designs 2000 Corp.
    Inventors: Paul Badillo, Sandra Martinez
  • Publication number: 20040056055
    Abstract: A swivel mounted commodity case for holding eyeglasses that includes a durable tubular-shaped elongated case having an interior surface extending from a first end to an opposed closed second end wherein the interior surface forms a holding chamber for receiving the eyeglasses. A top is added that is hingedly attached to the first end of the case. The top is adapted to selectively move between an open position wherein the opening to the chamber is freely exposed and a closed position wherein the top covers the first end of the case. A rotatable clip is provided which is used for attaching the case to a user's clothing. The clip includes a clip member having a clasp for attaching to the user's clothing and includes a slot receptacle; and, an annular hub for attachment to a side of the case. The hub is disposed for engaging the slot receptacle in order to attach the case to the clip member, whereby the case is rotatably mounted to the user's clothing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventor: Gary Lee Folmer
  • Patent number: 6702165
    Abstract: A support device for an elongated weapon which is connectable to a belt. The support includes a housing having a bottom and a wall portion extending from the bottom along the dimension of elongation of the weapon. The wall portion forms an open chamber for accommodating the weapon and positioning the elongated weapon in an upright manner with the weapon resting on the bottom of the housing. A clamp releasably secures a portion of the elongated weapon in the upright manner, but is removed with a force applied outwardly from the housing. A slot is formed in the wall portion and extends along the majority of the dimension of elongation of the weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Inventor: Leonard C. Ramirez
  • Patent number: 6698632
    Abstract: A nail coil and tool holding assembly, having a belt and a number of nail coil pouches each having a front and a rear. The rear of each pouch is attached to the belt by a single rivet. Pivotal attachment onto the belt by the rivet allows the pouches to be rotated to maximize ease of access to the nails. A hammer holder, a utility knife holder pouch, and a pencil holder pouch may be attached to the belt by means of fastening material attached to the rear surface of the belt. Each nail coil pouch has an open top lip and a vertical slot on the front surface, to facilitate easy access to the nails. The nail coils may be positioned in the nail coil pouch so that the points of the nails are oriented towards the pouch rear to minimize the risk of injury to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Inventors: William Turner, Jr., William Turner, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6685066
    Abstract: A thigh rig includes a carrier and a quick-attach arrangement. The carrier includes a pad body, having a front side and a rear side, for detachably attaching on a user's body and a pouch panel overlappedly provided on the front side of the pad body to define a storage compartment, for receiving a pistol-like weapon therein, between the pad body and the pouch panel. The storage compartment has a top opening having a holding portion formed by a top edge of the pouch panel. The quick-attach arrangement includes a pair of reinforcing elements spacedly provided at the top opening of the storage compartment for selectively adjusting a width of the holding portion of the top opening, so as to securely hold a wrist of the weapon in the storage compartment in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Inventor: James Victor Cragg
  • Publication number: 20040013070
    Abstract: A portable CD player having a body and a first access interface providing access to a CD playing apparatus within the player body, and a second access interface to a storage compartment also within the player body. The storage compartment spatially supports a CD storage mechanism configured to store a plurality of CD discs for access and selection by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2003
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventor: Caryn Paige Rafferty
  • Patent number: 6651854
    Abstract: A cell phone carrying case which includes an elongated pocket for insertion of the cell phone thereinto, the pocket including an orifice for the antenna of the phone to protrude therethrough. There is further included an upper flap member which includes a vertical slot therein for allowing a belt loop of pants or like garment to fit therethrough, so that when a belt is passed through the loop, the flap is engaged between the belt and the pants or garment during carrying. The flap is of such a length that the carrying case portion of the carrier can be rolled up so that the phone is engaged tightly against the belt loop and belt when the flap is engaged in the closed or sealed position. There could be further included a pocket for holding a pen or the like for writing as one would be using the phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventor: Marvin LaCoste
  • Publication number: 20030071096
    Abstract: A compact golf accessory organizer with a multi-mounting, universal functioning clip, which can attach to several different items. The common items for attachment include a golfer's golf bag, golf cart visor, clothing waistband, belt, pockets, and the like. The compact organizer contains a vac-form with impressions that mold around the included articles. This is specifically designed to only hold the following articles: four tees, two ball markers, and a universal tool which consists of a divot repair, a spike tightening device, a club cleaner and cigar holder. These items are included in the golf accessory organizer. The compact size of the organizer allows it to be stored in a golfer's shirt or pant pocket, or the user can attach it to their waistband without obstructing the golfers swing. This organizer will free up the golfers pockets and conveniently organize the common items used during the game of golf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventor: Greg S. Berdan
  • Patent number: 6522613
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a combination media and media station storage unit for storing a multiplicity of media elements along with a media station for the media elements. The combination unit allows a media station to be stored and secured for protection while allowing connections for signals and allowing controls for the media station to be accessed while it is in a stored and secure position. The combination media and media station storage unit also has removable lids that may contain optional features for adding functionality to the combination media and media station storage unit. These features include but are not limited to speakers, electronics for remote broadcast of playback information, electronics for remote control of the media station, batteries, windows for observing media station status, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Inventors: Richard Francis Frankeny, Lisa Elena Brown
  • Patent number: 6438885
    Abstract: A weapon trigger guard apparatus is provided for use on a gun rack having a support member and a lock coupled to the support member. The weapon trigger guard apparatus comprises a base rigidly coupled to the support member of the rack, and a cover pivotably coupled to the base. The cover is movable between a first open position to permit installation and removal of the weapon from the rack and a second closed position in which the cover and the base cooperate to surround and enclose a trigger housing of the weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: Pro-Guard Industries, L.P.
    Inventors: Kurt R. Murray, Richard N. Mercurio
  • 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
  • Patent number: 6273309
    Abstract: The present invention includes a cylindrical container closed at one end and opened at the other. The container is wrapped with Velcro material, or a foam material, to which leader and fly rigs can be easily wrapped and kept in place. A lid is provided to cover the open top of the container, the lid is hingedly attached to the container to prevent inadvertent loss of the lid. The lid is also provided with cross slits so that small items can be pushed through the slits for storage within the closed container. Further, a clip is fixed to the container so that the receptacle can be easily attached to a fly fisherman's vest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Inventor: John R. Oppelt
  • Patent number: 5871129
    Abstract: The buckle (1) comprises a compartment (11) that cannot be seen from the outside, for holding small objects, the compartment being easily accessible to the user who is wearing the buckle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1999
    Assignee: O.B.I. Officina Bigiotterie Italiana S.p.A.
    Inventor: Giancarlo Boncompagni
  • Patent number: 5850954
    Abstract: A holder assembly for cellular phones is disclosed. The holder assembly allows a cellular phone to be smoothly rotated around a holding button in either direction when a user, having the phone on his belt, is seated and presses against the top end of the phone. Therefore, the holder assembly allows the phone to be almost free from pressing against a user's body when the user is seated. The holder assembly overloads or tensions neither the clip of the holder nor a user's belt, thereby allowing the clip to be free from being deformed and the user's belt to be free from being unexpectedly torn. The holding button may be attached to a cellular phone or a phone case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 22, 1998
    Inventor: Kim Dong-Joo
  • Patent number: 5620120
    Abstract: A fixing apparatus for a portable telephone includes an engaging device connected to the portable telephone, a socket for detachably receiving the engaging device, and a cramp connected to the socket for fixing itself and the socket on an objective body such as a belt. The engaging device is allowed to slide in the socket and may be manually made to turn substantially ninety-degrees in the socket thereby being located in place in the socket. When the engaging device is located in place in the socket, it may be manually made to turn ninety-degrees in the socket and may be manually pulled to slide out from the socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1997
    Inventor: Tse-hsiung Tien
  • Patent number: 5489051
    Abstract: A gravity responsive apparatus for the carriage of paint and paint application related tools suspended upon the hip of a painter which consists of a hip-supported, belt-attached base member which is flexibly attached by means of a separable ball and socket joint to a freely swinging sealable paint container and fitted tool carrier. Use of the device allows a painter to easily and safely scale ladders and scaffolds without danger of paint spillage and upon arrival at the place of application of paint to simply flip open and fold back the hinged, gasketed cover for access to the paint supply. A variety of painters preparation and application tools may be carried in the integral tool rack which is a part of the apparatus. The freely swinging construction allows the painter to assume almost any position without the probability of paint spillage or tool droppage and being fabricated of a smooth, seamless material, is readily cleanable and requires little care or maintenance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1996
    Inventor: Carl D. Robinson
  • Patent number: 5395023
    Abstract: A multi-purpose portable carrier having side-by-side compartments for the storing of portable electronic and/or photographic equipment. Successive compartments are fastened together by zipper fasteners so that the side-by-side compartments can be aligned linearly or along an arcuate path or an endless path. An intermediate compartment has a front panel that is extended away from the rear panel so as to expose the front of portable equipment stored in the intermediate compartment. The intermediate compartment has opened sides and an optionally open top. Fasteners on the inner wall of the rear panel and the rear wall of the portable equipment stored in the intermediate compartment to prevent the portable equipment from accidentally falling out of the intermediate compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1995
    Assignee: Naymark Communications Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald Naymark, Janice I. Naymark
  • Patent number: 4534063
    Abstract: A paging device and supporting receptacle are provided for detachably securing the device to an article of clothing and providing for limited pivotal movement of the device to permit visual observation of a display portion of the device without completely removing the device from the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1985
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald K. Krumin, Orville W. Larson
  • Patent number: 4190148
    Abstract: A case with removable cover the case being designed to contain both a pack of cigarettes and also a pocket lighter so that a person has both handy when needed to smoke a cigarette; the case also including a clip on its rear side so to be supported from a person's garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1976
    Date of Patent: February 26, 1980
    Inventors: Palmer W. Schade, II, George Spector