Receiver Closing Means Patents (Class 224/235)
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Patent number: 11470947Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Inventor: Nancy Linday
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Patent number: 11213115Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 1, 2020Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Inventor: Raymond G. Flynn
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Patent number: 10841409Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 25, 2019Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: 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
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Patent number: 10617196Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 4, 2016Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: TSI Manufacturing, LLCInventor: Matt Hoskins
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Patent number: 10602831Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 14, 2016Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventor: Michael D. Rowe
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Patent number: 10542815Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: ACCO Brands CorporationInventors: Michael D. Rowe, Michael A. Lorenz, Thomas J. Africa
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Patent number: 10342319Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 5, 2018Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: King Saud UniversityInventor: Saad Abdulmohsen M. Alabdulkarim
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Patent number: 10308148Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 23, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Kevin Mozurkewich, Marcos Silva Kondrad, Kevin Wayne Preuss, Alan George Dry, Johnathan Andrew Line
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Patent number: 10070712Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 15, 2016Date of Patent: September 11, 2018Inventors: Vicki C. Wronski, Gregory Edward Wronski
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Patent number: 9687063Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 4, 2015Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: THE NORTH FACE APPAREL CORP.Inventors: Matthew Edward Paduano, Christopher K. Tagumi, Benjamin Kiyoshi Guthrie, Hunter Andrew Nordhauser, Andrew John Coutant
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Patent number: 9616313Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 11, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: Canyon Hard Goods LLCInventor: Dustin Townsend
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Patent number: 9314088Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 23, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Inventor: Colin Lesch
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Publication number: 20150060504Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Gregory D. James, Scott A. Chadwell
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Publication number: 20150060505Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Joseph Brown, Nagaraja Rao Vyasateja Jyothigowdanapura
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Publication number: 20130320054Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventor: David E. Kruse
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Publication number: 20130146627Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2010Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventor: Tamara Yvonne Kryklywicz
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Publication number: 20130048695Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventor: Mia Do
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Publication number: 20130048687Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventor: Mia Do
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Publication number: 20130001265Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2011Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATIONInventor: Haruto Uchida
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Publication number: 20120248160Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventor: Carol J. Seimetz
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Publication number: 20120241482Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Inventor: Tatiana A. Mabika
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Publication number: 20110284607Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Inventor: Robert D. Hart
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Publication number: 20100155438Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2008Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: Halpin Design, LLCInventor: Chad P. Halpin
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Patent number: 7712645Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 3, 2007Date of Patent: May 11, 2010Inventor: Carston R. Calkin
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Publication number: 20090302081Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2009Publication date: December 10, 2009Inventor: Steve Kriesel
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Patent number: 7617952Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 30, 2006Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Inventors: George A. Saleh, Caleob T. King
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Publication number: 20090250470Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2009Publication date: October 8, 2009Inventors: Bryce Merrick, Elaine Merrick
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Publication number: 20090199939Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2008Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventor: Milana Pruzhansky
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Publication number: 20090140017Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2008Publication date: June 4, 2009Applicant: Nite Ize, Inc.Inventors: Michael Boyd, Dennis Balchunas, Richard N. Case
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Publication number: 20090032419Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Inventor: Benjamin John Kealy
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Patent number: 7293080Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 4, 2003Date of Patent: November 6, 2007Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: L. Alexander Clemm, Anil Bansal, Prakash Bettadapur
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Patent number: 6832712Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 2, 2003Date of Patent: December 21, 2004Inventor: Thomas James Turner
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Patent number: 6722544Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 20, 2000Date of Patent: April 20, 2004Assignee: L-3 Communications Integrated Systems L.P.Inventors: R. Scott Stephens, Joseph B. Wismann, Roger L. Weller, John M. Estes, Thomas J. Galli
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Patent number: 6612350Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 3, 2002Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Inventor: Edel Maria Brynjulfsen
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Patent number: 6601744Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 15, 2001Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Inventor: Armin Altemus
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Publication number: 20030070818Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2001Publication date: April 17, 2003Inventor: John C. Hicks
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Publication number: 20030042278Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2001Publication date: March 6, 2003Inventors: Michael E. Ross, Bruce W. Hartranft
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Publication number: 20020162873Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2001Publication date: November 7, 2002Inventor: Patricia A. Gilbert
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Publication number: 20020130151Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2001Publication date: September 19, 2002Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrzej M. Redzisz
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Patent number: 6412674Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 6, 2000Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: Conterra, Inc.Inventor: Richard A. Lipke
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Patent number: 6405912Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 1, 1999Date of Patent: June 18, 2002Assignee: Zoni Inc.Inventor: Martha Giannou
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Publication number: 20020005420Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2001Publication date: January 17, 2002Inventor: Armin Altemus
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Publication number: 20010054631Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 1999Publication date: December 27, 2001Inventor: MARTHA GIANNOU
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Patent number: 6328191Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 6, 1999Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: Johnson Controls Technology CompanyInventors: Robert W. Conley, Dudley E. Schmidt
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Patent number: 6318613Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 22, 2000Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Inventor: Annette K. Underhill
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Publication number: 20010035443Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2001Publication date: November 1, 2001Inventors: Kathleen W. Jones, Jennifer J. Houck
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Patent number: 6299043Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 12, 1999Date of Patent: October 9, 2001Inventor: Thomas J. Griffin
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Patent number: 6273309Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 9, 2000Date of Patent: August 14, 2001Inventor: John R. Oppelt
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Patent number: 6253978Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 30, 1999Date of Patent: July 3, 2001Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor CompanyInventors: Dale Swenson, Forrest Barnes, Norm Reynolds
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Patent number: 6189154Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 24, 1999Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Inventor: Bill E. Ducharme