Receiver Closing Means Patents (Class 224/235)
  • Patent number: 11470947
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments include a mechanism that provides a systemized way to attach straps to bags that provides for versatility in attachment of straps for both positioning on the bag and for modifying the length of the straps. These straps may be used as both handles and shoulder straps for the bag through different attachment configurations allowing for the bag to be worn (and used as) as one or more different types of bags (e.g., a purse, handbag, satchel, hobo bag, shoulder bag, crossbody bag, laptop bag, messenger bag, and/or tote bag) and a backpack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Inventor: Nancy Linday
  • Patent number: 11213115
    Abstract: A holster comprises an elongated flexible fabric tube woven from fusible yarns. A first part of the tube has a passage for receiving a waist belt. A second part of the tube extends from the first part transverse to the direction of the waist belt-receiving passage, and an opening in the second part enables the second part to serve as a pocket for receiving and holding an elongated article. The waist belt-receiving passage can be formed by opposed elongated openings in the wall of the tube. Alternatively, the waist belt-receiving passage can be formed by bending the tube to form a loop. In the latter case, a portion the tube extends from the loop, through an opening, into the interior of tube and then outward from an open end of the first part. Here, the outwardly extending portion of tube is the second part, and serves as the pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Inventor: Raymond G. Flynn
  • Patent number: 10841409
    Abstract: A tool for assisting in affixing a screen protector to a display of an electronic device is provided. The tool includes first and second segments slidably attached to define an interior of the tool. The first segment has a first side, a second side attached to the first side by a first corner alignment feature, and a third side attached to the second side by a second corner alignment feature. The second segment similarly includes a first side, a second side, and a third side. The first and second corner alignment features of the first segment and the first and second corner alignment features of the second segment are configured to center the electronic device in the interior of the tool when the first segment is slid relative to the second segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Ross V. Bulkley, Bryan W. Goings, Elise S. Niedringhaus, George Russell Price, Jamie L. Johnson, David J. Bohman, Richard W. Vinson, Zachariah J. Pickett, Jonathan B. Miksch
  • Patent number: 10617196
    Abstract: Some disclosed bladder closures comprise a first rigid member adapted to be secured to a first side of a bladder opening and a second rigid member adapted to be secured to a second side of the bladder opening opposite from the first side. At least one fastener is included for clamping the first and second rigid members together to seal the bladder opening. The fastener is rotatably mounted in the first rigid member and comprises a latch positioned on an outer side of the first rigid member, a shaft that passes through the first rigid member, and at least one tab that engages with a portion of the second rigid member when the latch is rotated. The latch pivots at least partially around the shaft to engage with a projection of the second rigid member that extends through a hole in the first rigid member to lock the fastener in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: TSI Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventor: Matt Hoskins
  • Patent number: 10602831
    Abstract: A backpack including a body having a back surface configured to be positioned adjacent to a back of a wearer when the backpack is worn. The body further includes a front surface at least partially spaced away from the back surface to at least partially define an inner cavity therebetween. The backpack has a storage component positioned within the inner cavity and at least one shoulder strap coupled to the body and positionable over a shoulder of a wearer. The backpack further has a releasable fastener that is movable to an open position to provide access to the inner cavity and movable to a closed position to block access to the inner cavity. The back surface includes a hinge about which the back surface is predisposed to bend, and the backpack is configured such that when the releasable fastener is in the open position at least part of the back surface is pivotable about the hinge to provide access to the inner cavity. The hinge is positioned below the storage component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventor: Michael D. Rowe
  • Patent number: 10542815
    Abstract: A backpack including a body having a back surface configured to be positioned adjacent to a back of a wearer when the backpack is worn. The body further includes a front surface at least partially spaced away from the back surface to define an inner cavity therebetween. The body has a pair of opposed side surfaces, each side surface extending between the back surface and the front surface. The backpack includes at least one shoulder strap coupled to the body and positionable over a shoulder of a wearer and a releasable fastener that is openable to provide access to the inner cavity or closable to block access to the inner cavity. The fastener extends at least partially across the front surface and both side surfaces. At least part of the releasable fastener on the side surfaces, at a position away from an outer perimeter of each side surface, extends at a non-perpendicular angle relative to the back surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Michael D. Rowe, Michael A. Lorenz, Thomas J. Africa
  • Patent number: 10342319
    Abstract: The wearable load carrier is a body-mounted carrier for carrying and transporting loads, such as boxes, packages, containers and the like. The wearable load carrier is supported by the back or torso and shoulders of the user, and is adjustable to receive and carry loads of varying sizes and configurations. The wearable load carrier includes a pair of rails, each having an upper end and a lower end, which partially define a carrier frame. A support platform is provided for supporting the load. The support platform includes front and rear edges, the front edge being selectively secured to and extending between the pair of rails at an adjustable height and tilt. A pair of shoulder straps, a waist strap and a chest strap are provided for releasably securing the carrier to the user's back or torso.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: King Saud University
    Inventor: Saad Abdulmohsen M. Alabdulkarim
  • Patent number: 10308148
    Abstract: A seating assembly includes a seat operable between a lateral use position and a vertical storage position. A mattress is disposed below the seat when the seat is in the lateral use position and held in place by securing features. The mattress is operable between an inflated condition and a deflated condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Mozurkewich, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Kevin Wayne Preuss, Alan George Dry, Johnathan Andrew Line
  • Patent number: 10070712
    Abstract: A utility backpack is provided with the functionality to simultaneously accommodate and carry bulky and elongated unwieldy items, especially when the elongated items have a pointy end. The utility backpack provides a bottom wall, at least one sidewall, a rear wall and front wall forming a main enclosure dimensioned and adapted for accommodating the bulky unwieldy items. The rear wall provides a sleeve that extends to the bottom wall, whereat a bottom mesh provides the floor for the sleeve as well as at least a portion of the main enclosure. The sleeve is dimensioned and adapted to accommodate the elongated unwieldy items having a pointy end, wherein the pointy end(s) protrude(s) through the bottom mesh, further accommodating the unwieldy items as well as preventing puncture damage to the utility backpack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Inventors: Vicki C. Wronski, Gregory Edward Wronski
  • Patent number: 9687063
    Abstract: The inventive subject matter is generally directed to a pack with an automatically opening compartment. The pack has a body that defines a volume for the containment of articles, and a strap system for supporting the pack in a user's body. A section of the pack is hingeably coupled to another body portion of the pack. The hingeable section has a first condition, providing an opening to a compartment in the pack, and a second condition, closing the opening to the compartment. The hingeable section is coupled to a spring system that is (1) unloaded when the hingeable section is in the first condition and (2) relatively loaded when in the second condition, so that the compartment automatically opens when the closure system is released. The pack may include a closure system for locking the hingeable section in the closed condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: THE NORTH FACE APPAREL CORP.
    Inventors: Matthew Edward Paduano, Christopher K. Tagumi, Benjamin Kiyoshi Guthrie, Hunter Andrew Nordhauser, Andrew John Coutant
  • Patent number: 9616313
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a portable exercise storage apparatus, comprising: a rigid hollow tube comprising a first end and a second end; a first end cap that is configured to removably close the first end; and at least one strap releasably connected to the first end and the second end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: Canyon Hard Goods LLC
    Inventor: Dustin Townsend
  • Patent number: 9314088
    Abstract: Described are improvements related to a pack, backpack or sports sack for carrying items. In one implementation, a pack assembly includes a cinch sack, draw cords and a sternum or breast buckle for encouraging the pack assembly to remain in place on one's torso when in use. Improved shape, pockets and configuration of elements facilitate improved user experience and utility of the pack assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Inventor: Colin Lesch
  • Publication number: 20150060505
    Abstract: Cases for portable electronic devices and methods for making the same. One example of a case includes a tailgate and one or more doors movable between an open and closed orientation to allow the portable electronic device to be laterally slid into an interior of the case between a front and a back of the case. Another example of a case includes a slide for actuating a switch of the portable electronic device in which the slide translates (as opposed to rotates) to actuate the switch. Another example of a case relates to improved manufacturing methods for cases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Joseph Brown, Nagaraja Rao Vyasateja Jyothigowdanapura
  • Publication number: 20150060504
    Abstract: A portable carrier includes a sleeve including a cavity, a dispensing port disposed along a length of the sleeve, and a loading port disposed on a first distal end of the sleeve. The loading port is configured to load a plurality of reusable bags into the cavity of the sleeve. The cavity of the sleeve is configured to store a plurality of reusable bags. The dispensing port is configured to provide access to one or more reusable bags from the cavity of the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Gregory D. James, Scott A. Chadwell
  • Bag
    Publication number: 20130320054
    Abstract: A bag or pack for transporting material, which may include air tank bottles, rope, and/or other firefighting gear. The bag may be used in multiple different ways, but may be especially configured to rest on top of a primary air tank worn by the user and to avoid falling between that tank and the user's back. Pockets in the bag may allow the user to install bottles in an upright or inverted configuration, which may aid the user in quickly determining which bottles are usable. Bag may free up the user's hands, allowing him to carry extra gear and requiring further trips from a supply source to a staging area, which may be several floors up, e.g., in the case of a high rise environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventor: David E. Kruse
  • Publication number: 20130146627
    Abstract: Described herein are a pack that has an interior storage compartment and a method for making the pack. The pack includes multiple joined panels inside of which is contained the interior storage compartment. The multiple joined panels include at least first and second panels. A seam joins the first and second panels together. A zipper that is composed of a chain and a slider is also part of the pack. The chain has first and second ends between which the slider is movable. By moving the slider, the zipper can transition between an opened position in which an aperture in the chain allows access to the interior storage compartment and a closed position that prevents access to the interior storage compartment. The zipper is affixed on to the pack such that the slider is movable over the seam without dividing the seam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2010
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventor: Tamara Yvonne Kryklywicz
  • Publication number: 20130048695
    Abstract: A pouch for holding items is disclosed and is formed as a tube of a stretchable material with a plurality of openings therein. Items may be inserted through the openings and positioned within the pouch. The pouch may be manipulated to position the openings at various positions around the body. The openings may also be positioned on the outside, inside, top or other part of the pouch. The pouch has a substantially constant width to better camouflage items placed therein. The openings may include closures to prevent items from falling out. The pouch may be formed of a single circle or include closures for placing it around the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Mia Do
  • Publication number: 20130048687
    Abstract: A pouch for holding items is disclosed which has the appearance of a waistband. The pouch is formed as a tube of a stretchable material with a plurality of openings therein. Items may be inserted through the openings and positioned within the pouch. The pouch may be manipulated to position the openings at various positions around the body. The openings may also be positioned on the outside, inside, top or other part of the pouch. The pouch has a substantially constant width to better camouflage items placed therein. The openings may include closures to prevent items from falling out. The pouch may be formed of a single circle or include closures for placing it around the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Mia Do
  • Publication number: 20130001265
    Abstract: Disclosed is a terminal device storing case wherein a connection part can be attached or removed while a terminal device is stored, regardless of the position of an inlet for the connection part in the terminal device, so as to improve usability. The case comprises a case main body (101) which stores a communication terminal device and covers a part of the surface of the stored communication terminal device. A first holding belt (104) covers a portion of the surface of the communication terminal device stored in the case main body (101), the portion being the portion which is not covered by the case main body (101), and the belt can be removably attached to the case main body (101).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Haruto Uchida
  • Publication number: 20120248160
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to hands-free holders for portable electronic devices. In at least one embodiment, the holder comprises a pouch having a substantially opaque first side, a substantially translucent second side, an open top, and an attached strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventor: Carol J. Seimetz
  • Publication number: 20120241482
    Abstract: A ladies carrying case. The case includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is specifically configured for easily accessing work-related items. The second portion is operatively connected to the first portion and is specifically configured for easily accessing cosmetics by not intermingling the cosmetics with the work-related items, while keeping the cosmetics on a specific pallet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventor: Tatiana A. Mabika
  • Publication number: 20110284607
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for storing and transporting electronic devices. A housing includes a base, opposing sides, a movable cover, and an open lower end. The base has a cutout portion at the lower end. The movable cover is generally coextensive with and parallel to the base, and is resiliently biased into a normally closed position. The cover includes an access aperture at the lower end. Stop means are also provided at the lower end, partially blocking the opening and preventing a stored device from falling out of the housing's lower end. The cutout portion and the aperture allow entry of the user's hand into the housing for either insertion or withdrawal of the device. During either process, the user's hand causes the cover temporarily to be raised into an open position. A sling, a backpack harness, or a handle may be selectively attached to the housing for transport or storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventor: Robert D. Hart
  • Publication number: 20100155438
    Abstract: An armband carrier that includes a casing having a cavity configurable to receive and retain a personal media player, a pair of wings extending laterally and having a slot formed therein, and a strap passing through the slot formed in each wing. An armband carrier that includes a casing having a cavity configurable to receive and retain a personal media player, and a cord management structure at one end of the casing. An armband carrier that includes a casing having a cavity configurable to receive and retain a personal media player, and a storage structure having a re-sealable tube at one end of the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: Halpin Design, LLC
    Inventor: Chad P. Halpin
  • Patent number: 7712645
    Abstract: A chest bag apparatus is arranged to be worn and carried in position secured against the chest of a wearer both in a first, closed, carrying condition and in a second, open, substantially L-shaped, tray-like condition providing facilitated access to the interior of the bag and its contents during its use while being worn by a wearer. The chest bag may further have a second, fully open condition for use of the chest bag in a hanging condition on a support hook or in condition laid out on an underlying ground surface. The chest bag preferably includes a quick release, temporary closure arrangement to permit the bag to be quickly closed temporarily so that it does not obstruct the wearer's view and activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Inventor: Carston R. Calkin
  • Publication number: 20090302081
    Abstract: A protective transport system to provide protection for equipment is achieved by a cylindrical primary carrying case and a cylindrical protective case. These two components are designed to provide varying levels of protection, while also being easy to use and relatively light weight. The primary case is designed to closely receive the device being transported, and provide handling structures specific to that device. The protective case is designed to contain the primary case, and provide significant levels of protection when needed. Both cases allow easy access at an end of the cylinder to the device being carried.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventor: Steve Kriesel
  • Patent number: 7617952
    Abstract: Portable dispensers and methods of use are disclosed herein. A portable dispenser includes an output device and a housing having a receiving area configured to accept a container having an opening and housing a viscous fluid (i.e., a disinfecting gel). The housing also includes a fastener for selective attachment to an article of clothing. The output device is selectively coupled to the container so that the viscous fluid may selectively pass from the container through the container opening and the output device. An output device of another portable dispenser is selectively coupled to the container so that the fluid may selectively pass from the container through the container opening and the output device without first being transferred from the container to the dispenser for storage. Methods for using the portable dispensers are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Inventors: George A. Saleh, Caleob T. King
  • Publication number: 20090250470
    Abstract: A tool bucket formed from a sleeve of material has a closed bottom and a mouth. A lip located around the sleeve between the bottom and mouth divides the sleeve into a liner between the lip and the mouth and a bucket between the lip and the bottom. The liner can be pulled out of the bucket to increase the capacity of the bucket or pushed into the bucket when not in use. A closure at the mouth prevents the loss of the contents of the bucket when the bucket is tipped.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Inventors: Bryce Merrick, Elaine Merrick
  • Publication number: 20090199939
    Abstract: A purse system for holding personal items of a user on the user's wrist or conventionally is disclosed. A purse comprises a front section and a rear section, each section being pivotally fixed together at a common lower edge. At least one wrist band is included, each having a band closure and attachable around the wrist of the user and secured thereto with the band closure. Each wrist band is attachable to a selectively openable ring eyelet. A band attachment ring is fixed to an outside surface of the purse, each ring eyelet being receivable therein. As such, the purse may be selectively fixed to each wrist band with the at least one ring eyelet A shoulder strap is further included and attachable at each end thereof to one of a pair of strap attachment means fixed to the purse. The outside surface of the purse further may include at least one retention band adapted for selective retention to the outside surface of the purse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventor: Milana Pruzhansky
  • 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: 20090032419
    Abstract: A ball carrier for transporting a plurality of balls. The ball carrier includes a sleeve having a diameter adapted to receive a golf ball. The ball carrier has a first open end and second frusticonical shaped end adapted to support one or more golf balls in the sleeve. A slotted opening is disposed in the second frusticonical shaped end and is adapted to secure various balls disposed within the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventor: Benjamin John Kealy
  • Patent number: 7293080
    Abstract: An automatic service discovery approach allows a network management system to discover service managed objects from the network, eliminating the need for a user or other management application to provide such information. As a result, a network management system can automatically perform network-level or services level discovery of objects and services for which network components have no understanding. Embodiments are applicable, for example, in the context of management of packet voice (VoIP, VoATM) and metro Ethernet (TLS service) domains, as well as other domains.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2007
    Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: L. Alexander Clemm, Anil Bansal, Prakash Bettadapur
  • Patent number: 6832712
    Abstract: A wearable waterproof storage system for protecting personal accessories, such as mobile phones and wallets, from water damage and/or the threat of theft. The system consists of a waterproof pouch with a screw-on cap, sewn into a wearable outer protective cover. Illustrated embodiments include a belted waist-pack and an article of clothing consisting of short trousers. The system is constructed from water-resistant and waterproof materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Inventor: Thomas James Turner
  • Patent number: 6722544
    Abstract: A substantially noiseless fastening system for a carrying pack includes a flap attached to the shell of the carrying pack along one edge of the flap, a fastener button attached to the flap near a second edge of the flap, and a button receiver attached to the shell. The button receiver has a tapered interference fit slot terminating in a notch for receiving the fastener button, the slot narrowing towards the edge of the flap attached to the shell. The fastening system also includes a pouch attached to the shell, a locking channel attached to the pouch, and a locking groove attached to the shell. The pouch has an edge that forms an opening between the pouch and the shell, and the locking channel engages the locking groove in an interference fit to close the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2004
    Assignee: L-3 Communications Integrated Systems L.P.
    Inventors: R. Scott Stephens, Joseph B. Wismann, Roger L. Weller, John M. Estes, Thomas J. Galli
  • Patent number: 6612350
    Abstract: A carrying case, such as a purse or fanny pack, having a skeleton formed of a bendable, rigid material. The skeleton has front and rear opposing sidewalls, each having an arcuate shape. The sidewalls are joined along the bottom longitudinal edges thereof and are normally spaced apart along their upper longitudinal edges to form a clamshell shaped configuration. The front sidewall has an inwardly and downwardly extending latching lip formed in its upper longitudinal edge. The upper longitudinal edges of the sidewalls can be closed and latched by squeezing the front and rear sidewalls toward each other and snapping the upper longitudinal edge of the rear sidewall into the lip formed in the upper longitudinal edge of the front sidewall. A fabric cover is pulled over and around the sidewalls of the skeleton. The endwalls of the fabric cover forms the endwalls of the carrying case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Inventor: Edel Maria Brynjulfsen
  • Patent number: 6601744
    Abstract: A sanitary glove container assembly and a method for its use that permits the storage of sanitary gloves. The assembly comprises two rounded, hollow members with threaded openings, and the members are joined by a securing mechanism. The area of the openings is smaller than the cross sectional area of the hollow members such that gloves will not fall out inadvertently. The user may individually encapsulate one glove in each hollow member in a manner in order to allow for easy access to the gloves, allow for easy loading of the device, prevent tangling of the gloves, and ensure cleanliness of the glove before use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Inventor: Armin Altemus
  • Publication number: 20030070818
    Abstract: The invention includes a personal search rope bag for use in facilitating firefighters in conducting reconnoiter and rescue operations in a burning structure. The personal search rope bag is lightweight, durable and user friendly. A method of conducting a search using the personal search rope bag is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventor: John C. Hicks
  • Publication number: 20030042278
    Abstract: A pouch includes a first and second panel members joined to one another to define a compartment having an opening at the top thereof. A flexible cover overlaps the opening. A belt receiving portion is attached to one of the panels and is mountable on the belt of a user. The first panel is located on an exposed side of the second panel which faces away from the user. The flexible cover is positioned at the top of the second panel to encase the compartment opening in order to prevent the spillage of objects within the compartment when the pouch is inverted, tilted or jostled. At least a portion of the cover is flexibly movable to allow access to the compartment by the user. A belt receiving portion is positioned on a user side which is opposite the exposed side to prevent interference by the belt receiving portion during insertion and extraction of objects to and from the compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventors: Michael E. Ross, Bruce W. Hartranft
  • Publication number: 20020162873
    Abstract: A medical storage pouch (10) is provided. The medical storage pouch (10) includes a bag member (14) having a belt member (16) permanently affixed thereto, allowing the bag member (14) to be worn around the waist of a user (12). Bag member (14) includes a releasable closure means (26). Fixed to an inner wall of inner compartment (24) within bag member (14) is a retaining strap (36). Retaining strap (36) removably receives an elongated container (28). Elongated container (28) includes a cap member (34) and has a recess (30) formed therein for receiving a syringe or other container (32). Bag member (14) and elongated container (28) provide protection and insulation for syringe or container (32).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Inventor: Patricia A. Gilbert
  • Publication number: 20020130151
    Abstract: A collapsible bag or container includes first and second major pockets separated by a connecting web into which a metal frame is removably inserted. Loops and handles project through the web for attachment of a carrier strap or manual handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrzej M. Redzisz
  • Patent number: 6412674
    Abstract: An adjustable pocket comprising a pocket chamber and a strap assembly comprising a strap member, a first fastener, and a second fastener. The pocket chamber is adapted to contain equipment such as portable communications devices. The pocket chamber is defined by a front wall, a rear wall having at least one hole formed therein, a bottom wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall. The strap member has first and second ends. The first fastener fastens the strap member first end to the front wall. The second fastener fastens the strap member second end to the rear wall. The strap member extends through the hole in the rear wall such that the second fastener fastens the strap member second end to an outer surface of the rear wall. The second fastener is preferably a hook and loop fastener that allows infinite fine adjustment of the form factor defined by the adjustable pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2002
    Assignee: Conterra, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard A. Lipke
  • Patent number: 6405912
    Abstract: A protective case to be worn by an individual for carrying a medical device that may be required in case of allergic or asthmatic reactions or diabetic reactions. The case includes a rigid receptacle to protect the medical device. The case can be worn on a person's belt or it may be permanently fixed to a belt or a band that can be worn around the waist, an arm or a leg. For a standard syringe, the receptacle comprises an elongated, rigid cylindrical tube which fits closely about the syringe. The receptacle further includes an open end that is covered by a cap that can be readily removed to provide easy access to the syringe inside the tube and which protects the syringe from contamination. The case is unobtrusive in appearance and does not hamper the individual's movements thus allowance it to be worn at all times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Zoni Inc.
    Inventor: Martha Giannou
  • Publication number: 20020005420
    Abstract: A sanitary glove container assembly and a method for its use that permits the storage of sanitary gloves. The assembly comprises two rounded, hollow members with threaded openings, and the members are joined by a securing mechanism. The area of the openings is smaller than the cross sectional area of the hollow members such that gloves will not fall out inadvertently. The user may individually encapsulate one glove in each hollow member in a manner in order to allow for easy access to the gloves, allow for easy loading of the device, prevent tangling of the gloves, and ensure cleanliness of the glove before use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2001
    Publication date: January 17, 2002
    Inventor: Armin Altemus
  • Publication number: 20010054631
    Abstract: A protective case to be worn by an individual for carrying a medical device that may be required in case of allergic or asthmatic reactions or diabetic reactions. The case includes a rigid receptacle to protect the medical device. The case can be worn on a person's belt or it may be permanently fixed to a belt or a band that can be worn around the waist, an arm or a leg. For a standard syringe, the receptacle comprises an elongated, rigid cylindrical tube which fits closely about the syringe. The receptacle further includes an open end that is covered by a cap that can be readily removed to provide easy access to the syringe inside the tube and which protects the syringe from contamination. The case is unobtrusive in appearance and does not hamper the individual's movements thus allowance it to be worn at all times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 1999
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventor: MARTHA GIANNOU
  • Patent number: 6328191
    Abstract: A storage assembly for a vehicle including an outer panel having a lower portion and an upper portion, and a closure device. The lower portion of the outer panel is attachable to an inner panel to define a storage pocket. The upper portion is deflectable from the inner panel to define an aperture of the storage pocket. The closure device has an arcuate shape and a convex side. The closure device is fastened to the upper portion of the outer panel with the convex side facing the inner panel such that the closure device urges the upper portion against the inner panel. This force by the closure device helps define the closed position as the “normal” or “relaxed” position of the storage assembly. The force of the closure device can be overcome by a user of the storage assembly to move the outer panel into an open position, which would allow insertion or removal of objects from the storage pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology Company
    Inventors: Robert W. Conley, Dudley E. Schmidt
  • Patent number: 6318613
    Abstract: A pouch attachable to a garment to store objects of credit card length and width has a container with front and back walls fixed to each other along bottom and opposite side edges to define a compartment sized to receive and hold, in a substantially immobile condition, several of the objects when they are stacked face-to-face and inserted through an open top edge of the container. Mating pieces of hook-and-loop material seal the open top edge to secure the objects in the container. A strap fixed at one of its ends to a back face of the container back wall proximate one of its edges extends across the container back face to its free end at a point proximate another of its edges. A segment of hook-and loop material is fixed along its entire length to the entire length of the front face of the strap. A mating segment of hook-and-loop material is fixed along its entire length to the back face of the container back wall between the fixed end of the strap and the point at the free end of the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Inventor: Annette K. Underhill
  • 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: 6299043
    Abstract: A heat insulating and fire resistant container for storing and protecting a life line, comprising (a) a bottom section fabricated from heat insulating, fire resistant material, (b) a continuous wall section fabricated heat insulating, fire resistant material and having a first end and a second end, the bottom section being attached to the first end of the wall section, the wall section having an interior side and an exterior side, the bottom section and wall section cooperating to define an interior compartment for receiving a life line, (c) means for securing one end of the life line to the container; and (d) closure means for closing the interior compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2001
    Inventor: Thomas J. Griffin
  • 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: 6253978
    Abstract: A motorcycle saddlebag lock that can be used to lock a soft saddlebag having a body, a lid coupled to the body, and a strap interconnecting the lid to the body. The lock is attached to the strap when in a strapped position to inhibit the strap from being moved to an unstrapped position. Preferably, the saddlebag includes a retaining member (e.g., a buckle) attached to the body to define an opening through which the strap is received when in the strapped position. In this embodiment, the retaining member is positioned between the lock and the lid, and the lock is larger than the retaining member to thereby prevent the strap from being pulled through the retaining member. The lock includes a body having an opening adapted to receive the strap, and an engaging member coupled to the body and movable relative to the body between an unlocked position out of the opening and a locked position in the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
    Inventors: Dale Swenson, Forrest Barnes, Norm Reynolds
  • Patent number: 6189154
    Abstract: A hidden implement holder system. The hidden implement holder system comprises; a cummerbund article; and an implement compartment coupled to and concealed by the cummerbund. The cummerbund article further comprises an implement holder contained within the implement compartment, and the implement compartment further comprises a closeable access coupled thereto. The implement holder is comprised of a vertically stabilized rigid material, having horizontal flexibility, and having a set of implement cavities thereon, and additionally comprises a set of implements positioned within the set of implement cavities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2001
    Inventor: Bill E. Ducharme