Attaching Means Extending Circumferentially Of Limb Patents (Class 224/222)
  • Publication number: 20040211798
    Abstract: A rectangular pocket is attached to a triangular cuff with a triangular side portion of the cuff folding over the opening in the pocket to create a pocket closure with a fashion look. The curve of the pocket around a wrist or other part of the body causes the overlapping triangular pocket closure to retain securely any items placed in the pocket. Triangular pointed ends of the cuff overlap and create a fashion look with the ends interconnected by fasteners, such as snaps, hook and loop type mating fasteners or an open ended clasp. Different combinations of materials on the pocket and both sides of the cuff provide similar or complementary fashion looks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventor: Danielle C. Schechter
  • Publication number: 20040206791
    Abstract: A wrist-pack constructed as a pack that resembles and is shaped like a backpack. The pack includes a pouch having spaced apart front and rear walls and an open top. A closure device is provided to secure the open top. A strap arrangement is attached to the rear wall of the pouch. The pouch and strap arrangement are shaped and dimensioned so that a user can insert a hand between the rear wall of the pouch and the strap arrangement to wear the pack snugly on the user's wrist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventor: Linda R. Rogers
  • Publication number: 20040182896
    Abstract: The points of what is new in the art of which the invention pertains:
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventor: Darin Lee Ballard
  • Publication number: 20040173648
    Abstract: In order to achieve an optimal solution for the appropriate situations, the carrying possibility/bag must be fastened to a undisturbing body part/place, so that the valuable electronic devices can always be carried forward securely and comfortable. I concider here two body parts/places as carryage possibility (FIG. 5): Under or upper arm, and/or wrist Unterbein or calf and/or foot joint A appropriate bag/a carrying possibility that encloses one of these two body parts and sits firmly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Ardeshir Avazpour, Gahangir Avazpour
  • Patent number: 6780079
    Abstract: A unitary game call having a platform with legs, that can be affixed to a limb of a hunter. When retained, the game call's bottom face, or sound emanating surface, is maintained in a position elevated from the hunter's limb by the legs depending from the platform. Further, an adjustable, flexible body attaching member serves to secure the retained game call relative the limb.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2004
    Assignee: Muzzy Products Corporation
    Inventor: John Musacchia, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20040144815
    Abstract: A traffic ticket book holder with a generally rectangular shape, secured to an outer garment and to a user with an upper arm and a shoulder, having a main body with an upper edge, having an inner compartment opening used for carrying ticket books, tickets or medical supplies. There is also a front cover with a top and a bottom portion that releasably seals the inner compartment opening and an outer pocket on the bottom portion of the front cover to hold miscellaneous items. There is also a protective flap attached to the upper edge of the main body that overlaps the top of the front cover, a shoulder strap to attach the traffic ticket book holder to the outer garment of the user, a flexible arm strap to secure the traffic ticket book holder to the upper arm of the user and an arm adjustment piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2003
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventor: Glen Reid
  • Patent number: 6752305
    Abstract: A non-rigid identification card holder system is provided which can be attached to a breakaway lanyard for holding the identification card about the neck, to a clip for attaching the identification card to an article of clothing, or to a band for securing the card about the arm or leg. The identification card holder comprises at least one pocket sized to hold the identification card. In a preferred embodiment, at least one face of the pocket comprises a transparent polymeric material to allow easy viewing of the card. Any information contained on electronic chips which may be part of the card can also be scanned through the transparent material. A reinforced hole may be provided in the pocket face through which a finger may be inserted to aid in removing the identification card from the pocket. In another preferred embodiment, the card holder has two back-to-back pockets with the outer face of each pocket comprising a window of transparent polymeric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2004
    Inventor: John Shattuck
  • Publication number: 20040094584
    Abstract: A holder for a portable wireless instrument has a pocket portion to contain the portable wireless instrument. The wireless instrument has a vibration function announcing an incoming call. A band portion fastens the pocket portion on an arm of a wearer. A vibration transmitting member is arranged on the rear portion. Both sides of the vibration transmitting member project from the inside and the outside of the rear portion of pocket. Thus, the vibration transmitting member contacts the holder for a portable wireless instrument and the arm of a wearer. Vibration of the portable wireless instrument is transmitted to the arm of a wearer of the portable wireless instrument via the vibration transmitting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventor: Yasuji Tabata
  • Publication number: 20040084489
    Abstract: An arm brace that includes an attachment for a wire, tube or cable, particularly for use with a hand-held tool, such as an ultrasound transducer. The arm strap or brace supports the cable of the tool, relieving stresses to the wrist and forearm of the user. The arm strap is formed from a length of a limited stretch material and includes a first strap end attachable to a second strap end with a re-attachable strap fastener, the arm strap for encircling the arm of a user with an arm strap tension. A cable tab formed from an elastic material, including a first tab end and a second tab end, the second tab end attached to the arm strap, and the first tab end attachable to the arm strap with a re-attachable tab fastener. A cable loop is formed between the cable tab and the arm strap, and a cable is received within the cable loop. The cable loop secures the cable with a cable tension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: Susan L. Murphey, Carolyn T. Coffin, Joan P. Baker
  • Publication number: 20040084494
    Abstract: A multi-configurable holster system includes a rail system that allows a holster to be positioned in an infinite amount of positions and configurations. The rail system may attach to various parts of the body. The system may include a firearm holster, a magazine holster, a handcuff holster and a flashlight or baton holster. Each holster is adjustable and may accommodate various sized pieces of law enforcement equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventor: Jonathan T. Gilliam
  • Patent number: 6726070
    Abstract: An ergonomic input device holder where a portable input device such as a tablet computer is attached to the top side and the user grips the input device holder by a pistol grip handle on the bottom side. The user's hand is furthermore supported by a pair of wrist supports and the wrist may optionally be strapped in place with straps, The handle and the wrist supports can be rotated to fit both right and left handed users as well as to allow for use in both portrait mode and landscape mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2004
    Inventor: Robert Martin Lautner
  • Patent number: 6702166
    Abstract: An auxiliary device for serving ready portions of food to a table, or for serving food from a dish, is provided. The auxiliary device includes a holder for fixing the auxiliary device on an arm of a waiter and a support member for a plate or a dish carried by the holder. The auxiliary device enables the waiter to conveniently carry 4 to 7 portions at a time to a table, as well as to protect his arm from a hot dish when serving from a dish.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Inventors: Tanja Niemivuo, Juhamatti Niemivuo
  • Patent number: 6694575
    Abstract: A sports glove holder for allowing a glove to be attached comfortably and securely to the belt of a player. The sports glove holder has loops for attaching the holder to the belt of the player. A hook and loop fastener allows the glove to be removably attached to the holder. The hook and loop fastener is attached to a machine-pressed indent in the main body using a material specific adhesive. This allows the device to withstand the repetitive removal of the glove without fear of the hook and loop fastener coming loose. The sports glove holder can be color coordinated with the uniform or outfit worn by the player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventor: Richard M. Martin
  • Publication number: 20040031830
    Abstract: A portable pocket, the assembly comprising of a pocket that attaches to the arms, legs, thighs or waist of a wearer by means of an adjustable band. A zipper closes the opening of the pocket thereby protecting inserted items from loss or theft. The portable pocket in combination with the adjustable band is a miniature carrying compartment for transporting small quantities of small-sized items thereby eliminating the need to carry bulking purses, wallets, etc. and it does not interfere with freedom of movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2002
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventor: Sandra Kay Davis
  • Patent number: 6662986
    Abstract: The invention involves a mobile phone and strap apparatus for carrying a mobile phone. A mobile phone is provided with openings in the corners of the mobile phone housing through which a flexible line is passed and cooperates with a strap and latch that secures ends of the flexible line. The strap, latch and flexible line are adapted to secure an object between the mobile phone housing, the flexible line and strap when ends of the flexible line are drawn through the latch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventor: Jarmo Lehtonen
  • Publication number: 20030222109
    Abstract: A device for carrying portable equipment which includes a band configured to be worn on the limb of a person and to allow for the flow of air between the band and the limb of a person, and a pair of adjustable straps, one of each of the pair of adjustable straps being attached to opposite ends of the band. The device may be adapted to include a container integrally formed with the band. The device may also include a container with a sealable cover and a portable electronic device, such as a personal digital assistant (PDA) and a cellular telephone, integrally formed with the band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventor: Ran Weiss
  • Publication number: 20030213822
    Abstract: An ergonomic input device holder where a portable input device such as a tablet computer is attached to the top side and the user grips the input device holder by a pistol grip handle on the bottom side. The user's hand is furthermore supported by a pair of wrist supports and the wrist may optionally be strapped in place with straps, The handle and the wrist supports can be rotated to fit both right and left handed users as well as to allow for use in both portrait mode and landscape mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: Robert Martin Lautner
  • Patent number: 6644694
    Abstract: A foldable, weather-resistant reference guide for wearing on the arm, torso, or leg. The foldable, weather-resistant reference guide is attached to a soft, flexible keeping member that holds the reference guide in a folded configuration. The keeping member is connected to or comprised of at least one flexible strap such as an elastic strap that encircles the arm, torso, or leg. The reference guide itself is made of a synthetic fiber paper for weather-resistance. The reference guide folds-up when not in use and is held in place by the keeping member so that the reference guide does not interfere with any physical activities such as snow skiing. The keeping member and reference guide can be opened, unfolded, refolded, and closed with only one hand, even while wearing bulky gloves. The entire invention is made of flexible materials that are comfortable, durable, and safe to a person wearing the article and participating in a rigorous physical activity. The reference guide is typically a map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Phillip Seawright
  • Patent number: 6629628
    Abstract: A device carrier for carrying an electronic device includes a pouch having a rear wall and a pair of straps. Each strap has a first end, a second end and a side. The first ends of the straps are coupled with the rear wall at a distance from one another. Each strap further includes a first section of hook and loop fastening material coupled with the side and proximate to the second end. Each strap also has a second section of complimentary hook and loop fastening material coupled with the side and located between the second end and the first section of hook and loop material. Further, each strap has a buckle coupled with the rear wall. Each strap is secured to the corresponding buckle by placing the second end through the buckle and looping the first end over onto itself so that the first and second sections of hook and loop fastening material are directed toward one another and coupled together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Inventors: John Anthony Canepari, John C. Marcolla
  • Publication number: 20030106918
    Abstract: A fixing device for digital head camera comprises a base and an elastic band, in which the elastic band is penetratingly attached to the base. The base further consists of a spotlight, a battery chamber, a fixing base for camera, and a power on/off switch. The spotlight is offered to illuminate and serve as an auxiliary light source for the flash bulb of a digital camera, and the battery chamber is arranged for reception of at least a battery to serve for a power source. The fixing base for camera is provided to fix and hold a digital camera, and the elastic band is adjustable in length and accordingly in stretchiness so as to fit different users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2001
    Publication date: June 12, 2003
    Inventor: Hsien-Che Hung
  • Patent number: 6568574
    Abstract: A body pouch band for carrying personal effects on the limb of a user. The body pouch band includes a pouch having front and rear walls and side, top and bottom edges. The side and bottom edges can be gusseted. The top of the pouch can be fastened shut by use of an interlocking groove type sealing mechanism. The pouch is attached to a limb band which can be fastened to the wrist, upper arm, or ankle of a user. The limb band is made of stretchable material, and can be a cuff or a sleeve. The cuff embodiments have stretchable straps or bands that are either releasably fastened together at their outer ends, such as by use of hook and loop fastener material, or permanently fastened at their outer ends, such as by sewing. The sleeve embodiments are made of stretchable material, and are adapted to be slid into position over the selected limb portion of the user. In the sleeve embodiment for use over the upper arm, opposing holes pass through the wall of the sleeve to provide improved flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Inventors: Kathleen W. Jones, Jennifer J. Houck
  • Patent number: 6546599
    Abstract: A golf glove saver device for drying out a golf glove wet from perspiration while playing on a golf course. The planar device is flexible and elongate, being foldable about a medial line to define first and second portions, each portion containing a magnet so that the device can be looped about a pocket, waistband, belt, or other article of clothing and secured by attraction of the magnets. A patch of hook and loop fastening material is attached to the outer face of the golf saver device. The golf glove is attachable to the hook and loop fastening material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Inventors: Ralph Pelt, Nellene Pelt
  • Patent number: 6530509
    Abstract: A small, body mounted, non-obstructive, lidded, pad and pencil carrying case. The case is economical to manufacture, will not snag on clothing or other material, and provides covered support for a small pad of paper (such as those sold under the name Post-It™) and a writing instrument. The case is carefully sized to be just large enough to easily contain such a pad and, possibly, a small pen or pencil. In an alternate embodiment, the pen or pencil may be attached to an outer side of the case, using hook and loop fastener material such as Velcro™. The case is attached to a wristband, spring clip, or neck rope for supporting the case conveniently on a person's wrist, clothing, or about the neck, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Inventor: Ula D. Davis
  • Patent number: 6523183
    Abstract: The trousers for bow hunters have a bow rest pocket on the outside of one or both legs of the trousers and below the knee. The bow rest pocket is formed by a generally triangular panel that is sewn to the trousers leg along a generally horizontal panel edge and along a generally vertical panel edge. The bow rest pocket is open upwardly and rearwardly. The bow rest pocket is positioned on a trouser leg in a position that minimizes the movement required to draw, aim and shoot at a wild animal from a ground blind or a tree stand. The bow rest pocket can support a bow or a camera mounted on a monopod or support leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Inventors: Kenneth K. Wright, Tammy L. Wright
  • Patent number: 6520394
    Abstract: A pad for allowing a user to write comfortably and legibly on a leg. The pad includes a plurality of sheets adapted to be written upon, each sheet having a plurality of spaced diagonal writing guide lines extending across a width thereof. A base section is provided with a clip connected thereto for selectively retaining the sheets on the base. A latching mechanism releasably secures the base section to a leg of a user allowing notes to be written between the lines on a top sheet while seated with an arm in a comfortable writing position. The plurality of lines on each sheet extend upward from a left side to a right side to accommodate a right hand person or extend downward from a left side of to a right side to accommodate a left handed person. The lines are preferably inclined at an angle of between substantially twenty five to substantially thirty five degrees. A heading is printed near a top edge of each sheet, the heading being a visual flight rules/instrument flight rules form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Inventor: Christopher Ulibarri
  • Patent number: 6473941
    Abstract: A fastening assembly and method uses a belt loop/snap arrangement in which a belt loop of a pair of pants or other garment is combined with a female or male snap part. The other mating snap part half (male or female) is attached to the bag or carrying case of an electronic device such as a cellular phone, CD player, or wearable computers, etc. The belt loops on which the snap parts are attached can be sewn on pants in vertical, horizontal and criss-cross arrangements to form “I” type, “H” type, “X” type, “Y” type and “V” type arrangements. The snap fasteners are preferably placed on the middle area of the belt loop and at the center to about the upper ⅓ to ⅕ of the back side of the bag or carrier for the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Inventors: David Mei, Jin-Xia Bao
  • Patent number: 6474520
    Abstract: Removably attachable container holder (10) includes a pressure dispersing conformable pad (12). Pressure dispersing conformable pad (12) includes multiple self-sizing container receivers (18) and a first free end (14) and a second free end (16). Connection straps (20) are connected, one each, to each free end (14) and (16). In a preferred embodiment, hook and loop material (24) is connected to straps (20). Pressure dispersing conformable pad (12) is one width and connection straps (20) and multiple self-sizing container receivers (18) are of another, smaller, a width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Assignee: ASPE, Inc.
    Inventor: Susan R. Finkelstein
  • Publication number: 20020145019
    Abstract: A pad for allowing a user to write comfortably and legibly on a leg. The pad includes a plurality of sheets adapted to be written upon, each sheet having a plurality of spaced diagonal writing guide lines extending across a width thereof. A base section is provided with a clip connected thereto for selectively retaining the sheets on the base. A latching mechanism releasably secures the base section to a leg of a user allowing notes to be written between the lines on a top sheet while seated with an arm in a comfortable writing position. The plurality of lines on each sheet extend upward from a left side to a right side to accommodate a right hand person or extend downward from a left side of to a right side to accommodate a left handed person. The lines are preferably inclined at an angle of between substantially twenty five to substantially thirty five degrees. A heading is printed near a top edge of each sheet, the heading being a visual flight rules/instrument flight rules form.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2001
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventor: Christopher Ulibarri
  • Patent number: 6431420
    Abstract: A reloadable fuse dispensing system includes a carrier adapted to be detachably fastened on a user's body and a dispenser which is detachably attached to the carrier and includes a dispenser body and a fuse holder arrangement which is mounted on the dispenser body for detachably webbing a predetermined length of fuse in a daisy chained manner. During combat, the user simply attaches a pre-loaded dispenser on the carrier and feeds out the fuse from the dispenser in order to fire the explosion quickly and easily. For next detonation, ripping out the used dispenser and replacing a pre-loaded one, the user is then ready to move to next target for another shot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Inventor: James Victor Cragg
  • Publication number: 20020084295
    Abstract: A portable carrier adapted for releasable connection to the human body and adapted to carry an auxiliary item such as keys, Mace™, pepper spray, or the like, includes a base strap having first and second parts of a hook and loop type fastener secured thereto. The strap is adapted to be wrapped around a part of the human body and secured to itself to releasably secure the strap to the human body at a desired location. The strap includes means in the form of an attachment loop, a cylindrical pocket, or a pouch adapted to releasably retain the auxiliary item in a manner for rapid-access by the user of the carrier. Alternatively, the auxiliary item may be adapted to directly attach to the base strap itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Delores O Martindale, John Martindale
  • Publication number: 20020053580
    Abstract: A bow holder for holding an archer's bow includes a leg-engaging member and a bow receiving member. The leg engaging member selectively engages the bow holder to the archer's leg. The bow receiving member is coupled to the leg engaging member for receiving an end portion of the bow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Inventor: Sam Charles
  • Patent number: 6375052
    Abstract: The weapon holding straps are a pair of nylon straps adapted for holding and readily releasing a firearm or bow across a hunter's lap while sitting on the ground or in a tree. Each nylon strap is formed from a leg strap and a weapon retainer strap of nylon webbing material attached together in cruciform fashion. The ends of each nylon strap have hook and loop material attached thereto. The leg strap is wrapped around the hunter's leg, the weapon retainer strap is wrapped around the firearm or bow. One strap is placed around the right leg and the other strap is placed around the left leg, the straps securing opposite ends of the firearm or bow, leaving the hunter's hands free while keeping the weapon readily accessible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Inventor: Fred B. Keton
  • Patent number: 6357639
    Abstract: A holster is sewn from durable waterproof synthetic woven fabric to provide a primary pocket. The holster is held to the outer side of a fisherman's lower leg by upper and lower VELCRO® equipped fabric straps stitched to the holster and wrapped around the lower leg. A plastic tube is supported in the primary pocket of the holster and is dimensioned to removably receive the handle of a fishing pole and provide its sole support. The tube is forwardly and laterally inclined relative to the fisherman's lower leg so that the upper free portion and tip of the fishing pole are positioned in front, and to the right, of the fisherman for convenient baiting of the hook and removal of fish that have been caught. The holster is fabricated with a secondary pocket that forms a fishing knife sheath and a strap loop that holds a pair of fisherman's pliers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Inventor: Rodney E. Williams
  • Patent number: 6345746
    Abstract: An ankle-pack device is disclosed which allows the user to utilize in-line skates as a means of transportation without the necessity for a shoe carrying device usually attached to the upper portions of the body such as a back pack or belt pack. Shoes can easily be carried directly next to the in-line skate utilizing the disclosed device while in motion as well. Thus, the ankle-pack system or device leaves the upper portions of the body uninhibited during skating. Also, ankle-pack is fitted with an expandable bottom to accommodate the larger in-line skate when they are to be carried after the conclusion of skating. An additional extension strap provides the length needed to carry the ankle-pack on the shoulder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Inventors: Feza D. Oktay, Sevgin Oktay
  • Patent number: 6330961
    Abstract: An elongated pouch having various storage pockets thereon is provided, for storage of personal articles therein, and is mounted upon a forearm of a user of the pouch such as the driver of an automobile. A personnel communicator device is positioned within the pouch, the personnel communicator device having a data transmission portion, typically a keyboard and a character display screen, facing the driver of the vehicle for facilitating data exchange between the driver and the personnel communicator device while operating the vehicle. The screen generated characters are displayed along a line parallel to the length of the forearm of the driver of the vehicle to facilitate easy reading of the characters by the driver of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2001
    Inventor: Anita Arriola Borja
  • Patent number: 6325260
    Abstract: An ankle holder for carrying condom packages is designed to hold and conceal condom packages to the wearer's ankle, waist, or wrist and is designed to allow the wearer to easily remove a condom package from the ankle holder or to easily open a condom package while the condom package remains in the ankle holder. The ankle holder comprises of a strap which has an adjustable fastening device to shape the strap into a loop and a holder apparatus to releasably hold condom packages to one face of the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Inventor: Glenn R. Gorham
  • Patent number: 6321957
    Abstract: A watertight container (10), comprising a rigid watertight box (32, 132, 232, 332) connected by means of a wrist strap (12) to limbs or other members of the human or animal body, allows to safely carry, contiguously to the arm, the leg, or the neck, small size articles, such as either wounded or folded banknotes, valuables, pills, jewels, etc. also in situations of water immersion such as bathing or swimming, excessive sweating, steal or robbery dangers, engaging sporting activities, etc, thanks to the watersealing feature of the box (32, 132, 232, 332), provided with suitable gaskets seals (62, 66), to the anatomical suitability and the strength of the wrist strap (12) housing the box (32, 132, 232, 332).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Inventor: Federico Rossi
  • Publication number: 20010035443
    Abstract: A body pouch band for carrying personal effects on the limb of a user. The body pouch band includes a pouch having front and rear walls and side, top and bottom edges. The side and bottom edges can be gusseted. The top of the pouch can be fastened shut by use of an interlocking groove type sealing mechanism. The pouch is attached to a limb band which can be fastened to the wrist, upper arm, or ankle of a user. The limb band is made of stretchable material, and can be a cuff or a sleeve. The cuff embodiments have stretchable straps or bands that are either releasably fastened together at their outer ends, such as by use of hook and loop fastener material, or permanently fastened at their outer ends, such as by sewing. The sleeve embodiments are made of stretchable material, and are adapted to be slid into position over the selected limb portion of the user. In the sleeve embodiment for use over the upper arm, opposing holes pass through the wall of the sleeve to provide improved flexibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventors: Kathleen W. Jones, Jennifer J. Houck
  • Patent number: 6308876
    Abstract: A tubular receptacle for storing, transporting and carrying a variety of turkey game calls including the box call, push button yelper and the slate/glass call, either independently or in combination. The tube is made of sturdy plastic or other rigid material and has a permanent bottom end and slip on end cap to provide a means of closure. The tube is lined with a cushioned material which holds the game call in place, preventing movement of the game call while inserted inside the tube. The rigidity of the tube helps to prevent damage to the game call from external blows such as being dropped or being sat on. The material used for the tube and end cap is waterproof and protects the game call from the effects of inclimate weather. When inserted in the tube, a game call is protected while in storage in a closet or gun chest, during transportation to and from hunts and during use in the field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Inventor: Glendon Scott Havens
  • Publication number: 20010030211
    Abstract: The weapon holding straps are a pair of nylon straps adapted for holding and readily releasing a firearm or bow across a hunter's lap while sitting on the ground or in a tree. Each nylon strap is formed from a leg strap and a weapon retainer strap of nylon webbing material attached together in cruciform fashion. The ends of each nylon strap have hook and loop material attached thereto. The leg strap is wrapped around the hunter's leg, the weapon retainer strap is wrapped around the firearm or bow. One strap is placed around the right leg and the other strap is placed around the left leg, the straps securing opposite ends of the firearm or bow, leaving the hunter's hands free while keeping the weapon readily accessible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Inventor: Fred B. Keton
  • Patent number: 6269990
    Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for holding an elongate device such as a fishing rod, and includes a tube for receiving an end of the fishing rod to a depth effective to retain the fishing rod therein and, a leg brace for releasable attachment to a leg of the user. The tube is attached to the leg brace by an adjustable pivot coupling so that the attitude of the tube, and thus a device supported therein, can be adjusted relative to the leg of the user. The leg brace includes a shaped rigid member that partially surrounds the leg, and a plurality of straps. The straps are arranged in pairs on opposite sides of the member and have one end attached to the member and a free end adapted to engage the opposite strap of the same pair to secure the member to the user's leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Assignee: Taylor's Beach Pty Ltd
    Inventor: Lindsay T. Gray
  • Patent number: 6267278
    Abstract: An archery bow holder having leg straps for fastening the bow holder to the calf of an archer, and a folding bow support member for supporting a lower end of a compound archery bow with a first receiver to accept an eccentric wheel thereof and a second receiver for receiving the tip of a recurve type archery bow; the bow support member being moveable between retracted and operating positions and having a brace for holding it in the operating position and a lock for holding it in the retracted position. Also included is a bowstring retainer which is designed to selectively engage the bowstring of an archery bow resting on the bow support fork. Further included is a stabilizer which is moveable between an operating position where the stabilizer engages the archer's foot and prevents the bow holder from twisting around the archer's leg and a traveling position where the stabilizer folds back around the archer's ankle so that the archer can walk unimpeded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Inventor: Terry W. Bogart
  • Patent number: 6227424
    Abstract: A security case for small valuables, comprises an arm strap for extending and detachably securing around an arm, a first pocket attached to the strap intermediate to the ends thereof, the pocket having a pliable first back panel and a transparent front panel secured together along side and bottom edges forming an envelope type first pocket, and a second pocket formed of a shell of pliable material, the shell formed of a second back panel, an enlarged front panel, the panels secured together along common side edges and a bottom edge thereby forming at least one receptacle having a top opening and a cover flap for covering said opening, the second pocket hinged along a side edge to one side edge of the first pocket and having releaseable securing members along the other side edge releaseably securing the second pocket over the first pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Inventor: DeAnna Roegner
  • Patent number: 6217072
    Abstract: A snowboard pole system that includes a collapsible pole and a body-mountable receiver therefor. The pole includes a user-grippable region and a snow-engaging region and selectively extends between a collapsed position and an extended position. The receiver is secured about a portion of the user's body, such as a non-articulating portion of a user's limb, and includes a pair of spaced-apart retainers, each adapted to selectively receive and retain the collapsed pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Inventor: Jeffrey G. Gregg
  • Patent number: 6176402
    Abstract: An ankle holster system, for carrying a concealed handgun includes a vertical support member that engages footwear worn by a user to provide vertical support for a holster and handgun. Cooperating releasable fasteners are mounted on the holster and the support member for securing the holster to the support member. A retainer strap wraps around the leg and the holster to secure the holster against rotative movement and attaches to the holster by another pair of cooperating releasable fasteners. The support member may include a strap to secure it to the leg of a user in the case of a heavy gun and holster that could cause outward bowing of the support member. The support member includes a planar metal element that can be bent in its plane and perpendicular to its plane but is rigid in the vertical direction to minimize vertical movement of the holster but allow for flexing necessary at the ankle and foot. The system includes a support member for use with boots and a longer support member for use with shoes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: Safariland Ltd.
    Inventor: William H. Rogers
  • Patent number: 6138976
    Abstract: A fishing pole holder includes a first pole clip (10), a second pole clip (44) and two straps (36, 58). The first pole clip (10) carries the receiving portion of a snap (32). The second pole clip (44) is D-shaped and carries two female snap members (54, 55). The first strap (36) carries a snap portion (42) for attachment to the first pole clip (10) and the second strap (58) carries two snap portions (64, 65) for attachment to the second pole clip (44). The first strap (36) is wrapped about a fisherman's forearm or wrist and the second strap (58) about the person's leg or ankle. The butt, handle end (70) of a fishing pole (72) may be placed in the second pole clip (44) and, fairly near the pole tip, the pole (72) is pushed into the first pole clip (10). Thus, both hands can be used for tasks other than holding the pole (72), e.g., changing lures or baiting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2000
    Inventor: Stephen A. Fahringer, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6112961
    Abstract: An ankle pouch that can be worn either under one's clothing, or can be worn in conjunction with evening wear or formal wear. The pouch has elastic gathers which snugly hold the pouch in place to one's arm or leg area Another embodiment of the pouch has a water-tight compartment for protecting articles while swimming. Located along the flap, which covers the mouth opening of the pouch, is a translucent pocket for displaying information in case of an emergency, such as instructions on dispensing the medication located within the pouch. In situations where one is jogging, the pouch is slipped over the wrist with an arching strap inserted between the fingers of the hand. The pouch has many other uses, such as carrying pepper spray or pagers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2000
    Assignee: Selina M. Phillips
    Inventor: Selina M. Phillips
  • Patent number: 6108876
    Abstract: A watchband or decorative wristband is structured with a concealed money-retaining compartment which allows the wearer to store money on the wearer's person without having to remove articles of clothing or otherwise partially disrobe in an effort to retrieve the money, as is typically required with known devices for carrying concealed money on one's person. The watchband of the present invention is adaptable to any variety of watch type or style.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Chisco, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Hubbert
  • Patent number: 6105837
    Abstract: A wearable carrier including a band that can be worn on the body of a user, and a pouch member detachably connected to the band. The pouch member includes at least one storage compartment for storing personal items of the user. The wearable carrier can be made in different sizes so that it can be attached to different parts of a user's body. This allows the wearable carrier to double, for example, as a hair-holding device or sweat band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2000
    Inventor: Emily Teed
  • Patent number: 6085449
    Abstract: A badge holder securable to a limb includes a badge holder pocket having first and second retaining wings extending from opposite sides of the pocket. The retaining wings have a passage extending through the wings. A strap assembly having a strap member with first and second ends is included. A first hook fitting is secured to the first end of the strap and a second hook fitting is secured to the second end of the strap. The first and second hook fittings are removably securable to the respective first and second wings by engaging the passages of the wings for coupling the strap assembly to the badge holder pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2000
    Assignee: Comprehensive Identification Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Ping Tsui