Flap Flexed Between Open And Closed Positions Patents (Class 224/236)
  • Patent number: 11712104
    Abstract: An axial compression backpack may comprise a first panel defining a first backplane opposite a first face, a second panel coupled to a first edge of the first panel defining a second backplane opposite a second face, a third panel coupled to the first panel at a second edge opposite the first edge, the third panel defining a third backplane opposite a third face, and a cover panel coupled to the first panel orthogonal to the first edge and the second edge, wherein the cover panel defines a fourth backplane opposite a fourth face, wherein each of the second panel, the third panel, and the cover panel are configured to transition between a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Inventor: Wesley M. Bowman
  • Patent number: 11559117
    Abstract: A wearable aroma emitting device housing a refillable, removable atomizer spray bottle. The device comprising a circular tubular housing that can be impregnated with aromatic substance and emanate therefrom. An elastic band with an attached pocket is located within the chamber of the tubular housing. Alternatively, the tubular housing can be made of elasticized material. The pocket houses the atomizer spray bottle which can be filled with fragrance or scent. The pocket opening is covered with overlapping elasticized material attached to the tubular housing, which allows easy access to the atomizer spray bottle. The aroma device can be worn on the wrist; when the atomizer spray bottle is removed, it can be worn in the hair for scent. In another embodiment of the present invention, an ornamental three dimensional stuffed structure is located on a portion of the tubular housing. The atomizer spray bottle is housed within the stuffed structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Inventor: Vanessa Gale Eberra
  • Patent number: 11085716
    Abstract: A magazine sleeve, including: a fixing member, which is a sleeve case having a U-shaped cavity, and a notch of the adjusting member is arranged at the opening of the sleeve case, and an adjusting slide is disposed at the notch of the adjusting member and perpendicular to a back plate of the notch of the adjusting member, and a through hole is provided with a connecting rod on the back plate; the adjusting member, is a U-shaped slot buckle plate which is located at the notch of the adjusting member. An elastic slide of the U-shaped slot buckle plate matches with the adjusting slide of the back plate, and an adjusting receiving cavity of the magazine is formed when the U-shaped slot buckle plate cooperates with the back plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Inventor: Yong Zhang
  • Patent number: 10905210
    Abstract: The present invention provides a portable storage unit, comprising an external component, wherein the external component comprises an opening to an internal compartment, and an internal component, wherein the internal component and comprises an opening to an internal compartment, wherein the internal component is sized to fit within the internal compartment of the external component, wherein the internal component is removably attachable to the internal compartment of the external component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Inventor: Nick Nowak
  • Patent number: 10874201
    Abstract: A storage system for containing personal items. The storage system including a storage unit for storing the personal items, the storage unit including an interior cavity for receiving the personal items; and a clip fastened to the storage unit, the clip being configured to be releasably attachable to an article of clothing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2020
    Inventor: Jennifer A Beckage
  • Patent number: 10474943
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag assembly (10) includes: forming an elastomeric body (12) made of an elastomeric material; providing an RFID tag (14); forming a patch (16) made of an elastomeric material; locating the RFID tag on a surface of the elastomeric body; overlaying the patch onto the RFID tag to cover the RFID tag with the patch; and bonding the patch to the elastomeric body, wherein the RFID tag is embedded within elastomeric material encompassed by the elastomeric body and the patch that overlays the RFID tag. The patch may be formed by die cutting the patch from the same elastomeric material component that is used to form the elastomeric body. The patch alternatively is formed separately from the elastomeric body from a dedicated source of elastomeric material, or formed by overlapping and bonding two ends of the elastomeric body to overlay the RFID tag embedded between the two ends.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Parker-Hannifin Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Pascal, Mason Morehead, James Upshur
  • Patent number: 10274295
    Abstract: Artillery grenade holsters are configured to releasably retain one or more artillery grenades. One or more retaining tabs are configured to define a receptacle space for receiving an artillery grenade. The retaining tab(s) flex outwardly during grenade extraction to allow release of the artillery grenade, after which the retaining tab(s) flex back to their original positions. A secondary retaining element links two or more retaining tabs to prevent inadvertent outward flexing. An artillery grenade holster includes a securing cap fixedly attached, by a retention cable, to a back support and releasably attached, by the retention cable, to a securing element of a front support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: RE FACTOR TACTICAL LLC
    Inventors: Luke Quinn Peelgrane, Adam C. Main
  • Patent number: 10165837
    Abstract: A storage device including a body having an inner compartment, wherein the body has first and second outer portions and a middle portion positioned therebetween. The storage device further includes a strap attachable to the body in a first configuration wherein the strap is coupled to the body at or adjacent to the first and second outer portions and extends therebetween and is not coupled to the middle portion such that the strap is wearable over a shoulder of a user in a manner of a courier-type bag, and a second configuration wherein the strap is coupled to the body at or adjacent to the first and second outer portions and releasably slidably attached to the middle portion to thereby define a pair of loops. Each loop is shaped and configured to receive an arm of a user therethrough such that the storage device is wearable on a back of the user in the manner of a backpack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Edward P. Busam, Richard H. Harris, Peter M. Bartlett
  • Patent number: 10164676
    Abstract: An electronic device cover for use as a carrying case is described. The device can be a personal cell phone. The cover can be worn as an arm band or wristband carrying case. For example, the cell phone case/cover can have attached double bands connected from the edge of the cover flap to the bottom of the case. The flap can attach to the case through a small band attached at the top and the bottom of the cover flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Inventor: Elena R. Zerfus
  • Patent number: 10159330
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided including an ammunition magazine, a container fixedly connected to the ammunition magazine, a modular insert configured to fixedly fit within the container, in one embodiment having an opening therein sized to receive an electrical device, and attachment hardware configured to attach the container to a belt worn by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Creative Law Enforcement Resources, Inc.
    Inventor: Kresimir Kovac
  • Patent number: 10136713
    Abstract: A duffel bag can be reversibly converted to a cross-over bag by restricting the storage volume of the bag at one end. Optionally, a carrying strap may be adjusted from a central anchor to an outer anchor to facilitate draping the carrying strap over a shoulder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2018
    Assignee: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy J. Ford
  • Patent number: 9867453
    Abstract: The backpack with integrated pillow and poncho is a travel article. The backpack with integrated pillow and poncho is a backpack that converts into both a poncho and a cushion. The poncho attaches to the backpack such that the backpack can continue to be worn while the poncho is also donned and being worn. The material used to form the poncho forms a padding material when the backpack with integrated pillow and poncho is used as the cushion. The backpack with integrated pillow and poncho comprises a first panel, a second panel, a harness, a cape, a zipper, and a plurality of seams. The cape is contained within the first panel and the second panel. The harness attaches to the first panel. The first panel, the second panel, the harness, and the cape are all interconnected using the zipper and the plurality of seams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Inventors: Ariel Diaz, Nicholas Pantelidis
  • Patent number: 9737095
    Abstract: The multi-layered maternity band is an apparel item that is adapted for use during maternity. The multi-layered maternity band is a band that is worn around the enlarged abdomen of pregnant women. The multi-layered maternity band is a textile formed from sound absorbing material that protects the infant from exposure to exterior sounds. The multi-layered maternity band is further fitted with speakers that allows for the further use of sound cancelling technology or the playing of music for the infant. The multi-layered maternity band comprises a band, a first hook and loop fastener, a second hook and loop fastener, a pocket, a first speaker, a second speaker, and a signal cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Inventor: Luke Kitelinger
  • Patent number: 9730499
    Abstract: A duffel bag can be reversibly converted to a cross-over bag by restricting the storage volume of the bag at one end. Optionally, a carrying strap may be adjusted from a central anchor to an outer anchor to facilitate draping the carrying strap over a shoulder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: NIKE, INC.
    Inventor: Timothy J. Ford
  • Patent number: 9609938
    Abstract: A pack, which may or may not be a backpack, includes a pack portion made of a flexible material and includes a main interior storage compartment. The pack includes a foldable flap including a front region having an upper portion that, when the foldable flap is unfolded, faces outward and is visible. An aperture, which is included in upper portion of the front region of the foldable flap, is selectively openable when the foldable flap is unfolded to provide access to the main interior storage compartment. The foldable flap can be folded back over itself twice to provide a waterproof barrier against water or other moisture entering the main interior storage compartment of the pack through the aperture. Unlike a typical roll-top backpack, a height of the pack when the foldable flap is unfolded is substantially the same as when the foldable flap is folded back over itself twice.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: TIMBUK 2 DESIGNS, INC.
    Inventor: Donald Wilson
  • Patent number: 9408457
    Abstract: A hands-free bag carrying device is used to carry articles, such as bags, umbrellas, jackets and the like, without the use of a user's hands. The device secures snuggly around the user's torso and allows for optimal leveraging of the baggage load so that there is minimal interference with the normal walking stride of the user. The device also prevents the baggage from rubbing the legs of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Inventor: Antwaine Debnam
  • Patent number: 9206942
    Abstract: An instrument mounting apparatus having a flexible vertical strap, a magnet attached near the top of the vertical strap, wherein the magnet is operable to couple the strap to an external member, and the strap is operable to be attached to an instrument near the bottom of the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Amiralin, LLC
    Inventors: Raymond Steven Troy, Daniel Shane Vande Voorde, Clinton Farrell Matthews
  • Publication number: 20150108187
    Abstract: A tote bag that consists of a primary compartment on top of a secondary compartment, and an enclosure flap to cover the tote bag's secondary compartment. The enclosure flap can be locked in place in both the open and closed positions through hook and loop tape. To close the secondary compartment, the enclosure flap is rotated 180 degrees downwards and affixed to a contrary piece of hook and loop tape. To open the secondary compartment, the enclosure flap is rotated 180 degrees upwards and also affixed to a contrary piece of hook and loop tape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventor: Alex B. Meyer
  • Patent number: 8899458
    Abstract: A holder for carrying cell phones and other small items is arranged to attach to a belt or other strap, or to a belt loop. The holder is of simple construction, including an elongated backing member and a cover that is attached to the bottom region of the backing member to form a pocket or holster that is open at the top. The backing member is divided near its upper end by a fold to form a first flap and a generally rectangular opening through the backing member, sized and shaped to accommodate a belt loop, is placed adjacent to and below the fold. A second flap is attached to the backing member at a location adjacent to and below the opening and is arranged to fold upwardly to cover the opening and to form a channel for a belt or other strap. The second flap is secured in that position by folding down the first flap and securing it to the second flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Inventors: Troy A. Heien, Robert Skophammer
  • Publication number: 20140263521
    Abstract: Disclosed is a portable article carrier for carrying and securing portable articles such as mobile phones, cameras, radios, tools, and water bottles; where the device can be secured to a belt, strap, or harness that is optionally worn by a wearer. The portable article carrier can be assembled from a folded flexible strap member and a loop member. The loop member can be flexible, non-flexible, or elastic. The portable article carrier can be configured to present a seamless surface to the portable article in order to minimize surface damage or wear to the portable article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: SIMPLE BE LLC
    Inventor: Brett Hamilton
  • Patent number: 8662368
    Abstract: Wearable camera lens bags and methods of constructing wearable camera lens bags are provided. Embodiments of the lens bags include neoprene panels that define at least one pocket for receiving a camera lens. The panels are stretchable for receiving the camera lens and snugly holding the camera lens within the pocket. The bag also includes a detachable flap that may be interchanged with flaps having other designs to a allow a user to reflect his or her sense of style. When properly worn, the bag ergonomically wraps around the body of the wearer for distributing the weight around the waist. A neoprene laptop sleeve is also provided that protects the laptop with minimal bulk. The sleeve is easily transformed into a shoulder bag via a shoulder strap that may be attached and then detached to return the bag to function as a sleeve. A removable flap may also be attached to the sleeve to allow a user to reflect his or her mood or style via the design of the flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Shootsac, Inc.
    Inventor: Keats Elliott
  • Publication number: 20130221045
    Abstract: A holster system for hair-cutting shears includes a holder and a wearable portion. The holder includes a pocket that can receive hair-cutting shears and a shears-holding portion. The shears holding portion can hold the hair cutting shears on an exterior surface of the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventor: Monica McStay
  • Publication number: 20120091175
    Abstract: A holster adapted worn by an individual as a means of containing an item. An exemplary embodiment comprises a containing means with an inside and an outside surface where the containing means may be selectively connected to a covering means via a securing means. In preferred exemplary embodiments, the covering means covers substantially all or a portion of the outside surface of the containing means so that it protects the containing means from wear. The covering means may be reversible offering users the ability to have different holster surfaces in the same unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventor: Kurt H. de Nijs
  • Patent number: 8152037
    Abstract: A tool bag for transporting a plurality of tools and for positioning over construction apparatus is provided. The tool bag includes a first storage section and a second storage section, at least a flexible cover and a handle. The first and the second storage sections are pivotally connected to each other so as to generally define an upper hinge region. The first and second storage sections are separable so that they can be disposed on opposite sides of the construction apparatus, and being movable into close proximity with one another to enable the tool bag to be carried in a more compact configuration. The flexible cover is constructed and arranged to cover the associated compartments of the storage section. The upper portions of the cover are constructed and arranged to be removed from covering relation while lower portions of the cover remain attached, thereby exposing the compartments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: The Stanley Works Israel Ltd.
    Inventor: Yosi Sabbag
  • Publication number: 20110162121
    Abstract: A user object securing assembly for securing a user manipulative object such as user interface at a user-accessible area of a user-wearable garment. The assembly includes a flap having a first edge for joining to the user-accessible area of the garment to form a generally horizontal hinge line, and a second, opposite, edge which may be free. A user object securing device is connected to the flap between those edges, the flap being swingable about the hinge line between a closed position wherein the flap lies against the garment and an open position wherein the flap extends away from the garment with the securing device facing upward. A fastening device releasably fastens the flap in its closed position. The user manipulative object may include a user interface such as a cell phone or the like, as well as other such objects including a billfold, wallet, credit card holder, coin carrier and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2011
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventor: Jeremiah D. Klann
  • Patent number: 7909214
    Abstract: The present interlocking bag and waist belt invention assists the user that must carry weight comfortably while being able to access the contents. The embodiment of the present invention teaches a soft bag, a waist belt, an optional detachable shoulder strap, and a connecting system that includes a rigid member or semi-rigid member interlocking between the waist belt and the bag through placement in looped pieces which are fixed alternatively on bag and waist belt. This invention will be of importance to walking delivery people, but the utilization will be more expansive. People young and old who are attracted by the informality of messenger bags but who want more comfort, may use the present interconnecting bag and waist belt invention for school, work, and travel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Assignee: Tough Traveler Ltd.
    Inventors: Nancy Gold, Christian Timm, Inna Spektor
  • Patent number: 7743999
    Abstract: A case for portable electronic device has a set of substantially rigid opposing faces mounted on a hinge that fold together to enclose the device. An internal electrical connection between the device and the case is used to provide an electrical access point on the exterior of the case. The external electrical connection is accomplished through a passive electrical connector positioned on the hinge that holds the opposing faces together. Additional active electronics and batteries may also be positioned in the hinge such that the case can be operationally linked with the device contained in the case. Since many portable electronic devices are dimensioned to be carried in pockets or purses, limiting the size of a protective carrying case can be crucial to gaining consumer acceptance. The case is particularly well adapted for use with a digital music player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul Griffin
  • Patent number: 7699196
    Abstract: A property and evidence bag comprising a deployable inner bag inside a pouch attached typically to the belt of an officer. The inner bag can be deployed and expands from its folded compact state inside the pouch. It is partially attached to the pouch and deploys by pulling a tab. Property and evidence can be placed in the inner bag and its opening can be secured using one hand by pulling on a draw string at its opening. This allows the officer to safely secure property and evidence found during an arrest while at the same time holding the arrestee at bay. After the arrestee is seated in the patrol car, the property and evidence found during the search of the arrestee's pockets can be itemized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Inventor: Laci Szabo
  • Publication number: 20090277937
    Abstract: A tool bag for transporting a plurality of tools and for positioning over construction apparatus is provided. The tool bag includes a first storage section and a second storage section, at least a flexible cover and a handle. The first and the second storage sections are pivotally connected to each other so as to generally define an upper hinge region. The first and second storage sections are separable so that they can be disposed on opposite sides of the construction apparatus, and being movable into close proximity with one another to enable the tool bag to be carried in a more compact configuration. The flexible cover is constructed and arranged to cover the associated compartments of the storage section. The upper portions of the cover are constructed and arranged to be removed from covering relation while lower portions of the cover remain attached, thereby exposing the compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2008
    Publication date: November 12, 2009
    Applicant: ZAG Industries, Ltd.
    Inventor: Yosi SABBAG
  • Publication number: 20090266860
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are directed towards improved systems and methods for the transportation of articles that keep belongings separate, organized and dry. The carrying device includes a bag having an internal compartment, the bag defining an opening for providing access to the internal compartment. The carrying device also includes an integrally formed, attached or removable impermeable device shaped and sized for placement within the internal compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: SHADE DOG LLC
    Inventors: Linda M. Schneider Barterian, Dusty Kozloff
  • Patent number: 7597225
    Abstract: This invention relates to a portable case adapted for holding handheld devices such as phones, cameras, camcorders, radios and other products as well as non-electronic devices such as flashlights. The case is supported by a selectively bendable stand which may be altered in any variety of positions to provide a support for the case and associated electronic equipment. The case may also include an elastic cord element to removably interconnect the electronic device on an exterior surface of the case during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2009
    Assignee: Intelligent Designs 2000 Corp.
    Inventors: Paul Badillo, Sandra Martinez
  • Publication number: 20080156833
    Abstract: A case for portable electronic devices having a magnetically shielded fastener is provided. The case includes a plurality of walls defining a cavity for slideably receiving a portable electronic device and a flap extending from at least one of the walls to enclose the device within the case. A fastener mechanism for retaining the flap in place includes a first fastener in a front wall of the case and a second fastener in the flap. The first fastener includes a magnet and a receiver configured for receiving the magnet and for redirecting the magnetic field generated by the magnet away from the device disposed within the case. The second fastener is configured from a magnetically attractive material. By shielding the magnet, the magnetic field generated by the magnet is redirected away from the device disposed in the case and focused towards the second fastener to maintain optimal pull force closure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: USA Wireless Solutions
    Inventors: Ronnie Espiritu, Phyliss Robins, Mario Duenas, Scott Vance, Clayton Richter
  • Publication number: 20080017678
    Abstract: A pouch forms a cavity for holding a portable electronic device, a front panel of the pouch defines a viewing opening through which a display screen of the electronic device can be viewed during use, and an adjustable strap or other arm-mounting coupling is used to secure the pouch and the electronic device to a user's arm. A cover panel extends from the pouch and can be moved from a closed position covering and protecting the display screen to an open position exposing the display screen for viewing during use. In a parked open position the cover is held in place with the display screen exposed for use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Robert C. ANDERSON, James Pierce
  • Patent number: 7270255
    Abstract: This invention relates to a portable case adapted for holding handheld devices such as phones, cameras, camcorders, radios and other products as well as non-electronic devices such as flashlights. The case is supported by a selectively bendable stand which may be altered in any variety of positions to provide a support for the case and associated electronic equipment. The case may also include an ejastic cord element to removably interconnect the electronic device on an exterior surface of the case during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Assignee: Intelligent Designs 2000 Corp.
    Inventors: Paul Badillo, Sandra Martinez
  • Patent number: 6926182
    Abstract: A taser holster includes a carrier for detachably fastening on a user's body, a pouch panel overlappedly provided on the carrier and defining a storage compartment, having a top opening, between the carrier and the pouch panel for receiving a taser, and a shielding flap, having a predetermined size and shape, overlappedly extended from the carrier for selectively folding from a closed position to an opened position. In the closed position, the shielding flap is folded to enclose the top opening of the storage compartment so as to cover a butt of the taser for protection purpose. In the opened position, the shielding flap is held by the carrier, which allows the taser withdrawing from the storage compartment efficiently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventor: James Victor Cragg
  • Patent number: 6718558
    Abstract: A belt wearable by a person; a loop formed thereon for receiving an object of predetermined circumference; a flap is securable in a first relation to the belt and to the loop wherein the flap restricts the opening to confine an object of the predetermined circumference within the loop, and displaceable to a second relation to the belt and the loop wherein the opening is passable to allow removal an object of the predetermined circumference from the loop. A retractor is so coupled to the belt and to the flap as to hold the flap proximate the belt when the flap is in the second relation to the belt and to the loop. A retractor stretched between top and bottom edges of the belt. Elastic retractor. Ring coupling the retractor to the flap. Elastic ring. VELCRO® brand closure fastening flap to loop and retractor to belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Joey and JC Corp.
    Inventor: Leonardo Callanta
  • Patent number: 6698632
    Abstract: A nail coil and tool holding assembly, having a belt and a number of nail coil pouches each having a front and a rear. The rear of each pouch is attached to the belt by a single rivet. Pivotal attachment onto the belt by the rivet allows the pouches to be rotated to maximize ease of access to the nails. A hammer holder, a utility knife holder pouch, and a pencil holder pouch may be attached to the belt by means of fastening material attached to the rear surface of the belt. Each nail coil pouch has an open top lip and a vertical slot on the front surface, to facilitate easy access to the nails. The nail coils may be positioned in the nail coil pouch so that the points of the nails are oriented towards the pouch rear to minimize the risk of injury to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Inventors: William Turner, Jr., William Turner, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6691906
    Abstract: A taser holster includes a carrier for detachably fastening on a user's body, a pouch panel overlappedly provided on the carrier and defining a storage compartment, having a top opening, between the carrier and the pouch panel for receiving a taser, and a shielding flap, having a predetermined size and shape, overlappedly extended from the carrier for selectively folding from a closed position to an opened position. In the closed position, the shielding flap is folded to enclose the top opening of the storage compartment so as to cover a butt of the taser for protection purpose. In the opened position, the shielding flap is held by the carrier, which allows the taser withdrawing from the storage compartment efficiently.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: James Victor Cragg
  • Publication number: 20040020959
    Abstract: A holder for articles comprising a pouch, a loop coupled to the pouch, and a fastener for coupling the loop to the pouch. Both the pouch and the loop can be made from flexible material. The pouch can have a back section and a front section and wherein this pouch can further comprise a backing element coupled to the back section of the pouch. The holder can also include body section disposed between the pouch the loop. The holder can also optionally include a backing element substantially enclosed in the body section of the holder. The backing element can be formed from a stiff material and can provide a stiff backing for the pouch. There can also be an optional additional fastener coupled to the body section on a side opposite the pouch. Another optional feature is a longitudinal fastener coupled to a front end of the body section. This longitudinal fastener can be used to allow a wire or a tube to be fastened to the body section of the holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventor: Christopher Sellars
  • Patent number: 6681972
    Abstract: The present invention is a holder for retaining documents which are necessary to board a means of public transportation, and which holder enables the documents to be retained in a manner wherein the documents can be easily verified by an examining agent and removed from the holder by the examining agent, while at the same time enabling the holder to be worn around a user's neck so that the user's hands are free to carry objects. The holder consists of a retaining body having a closed bottom and closed sidewalls and an open top so that an airline ticket can be retained in the open top so that it is readily accessible to be removed by the ticket agent at the time the passenger boards the airplane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: J&C Tapocik, Inc.
    Inventor: Claudette M. Tapocik
  • Patent number: 6651854
    Abstract: A cell phone carrying case which includes an elongated pocket for insertion of the cell phone thereinto, the pocket including an orifice for the antenna of the phone to protrude therethrough. There is further included an upper flap member which includes a vertical slot therein for allowing a belt loop of pants or like garment to fit therethrough, so that when a belt is passed through the loop, the flap is engaged between the belt and the pants or garment during carrying. The flap is of such a length that the carrying case portion of the carrier can be rolled up so that the phone is engaged tightly against the belt loop and belt when the flap is engaged in the closed or sealed position. There could be further included a pocket for holding a pen or the like for writing as one would be using the phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Inventor: Marvin LaCoste
  • Patent number: 6641015
    Abstract: A reinforced article holder suitable for containing auto-injector syringes, medications, first aid items or the like. In a preferred embodiment the reinforced article holder is typically a nylon holder body having a backing layer, an enclosure layer sewn to the backing layer and a holder interior between the layers. An elongated, tubular container for containing the syringe, medication or other article is removably inserted in the holder. An L-shaped reinforcing member, interposed between the backing layer and a cover layer which is sewn to the backing layer in the holder interior, maintains the holder body in a substantially rigid conformation and facilitates insertion of the container in the holder. A cover flap extends from the backing layer for selectively enclosing the container in the holder interior, and a belt loop is provided on the backing layer to facilitate carrying the holder body and enclosed container on a belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Inventor: Charles E. Huggins, Jr.
  • 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: 20030094470
    Abstract: A taser holster includes a carrier for detachably fastening on a user's body, a pouch panel overlappedly provided on the carrier and defining a storage compartment, having a top opening, between the carrier and the pouch panel for receiving a taser, and a shielding flap, having a predetermined size and shape, overlappedly extended from the carrier for selectively folding from a closed position to an opened position. In the closed position, the shielding flap is folded to enclose the top opening of the storage compartment so as to cover a butt of the taser for protection purpose. In the opened position, the shielding flap is held by the carrier, which allows the taser withdrawing from the storage compartment efficiently.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2001
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventor: James Victor Cragg
  • 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
  • Patent number: 6497351
    Abstract: A multi-compartment bag assembly for protecting and storing one or both hardtops of a coupe top automobile, the bag assembly comprising a first bag compartment defined by an overlying first outside compartment wall and an inside compartment wall joined along respective bottom and opposing side edges and including a first top lateral opening adapted for receiving at least one of the hardtops therein, and a second bag compartment defined by the inside compartment wall and a second outside compartment wall, the inside compartment wall and the second outside compartment wall being joined along respective bottom and side edges and including a second top lateral opening adapted for receiving at least one of the hardtops therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Inventor: John A. Peele, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6478205
    Abstract: A portable telephone set holder is comprised of a portable telephone set housing, a holding section extending from the housing, and a suspending section provided on a rear surface of the housing. The housing has an insertion port, into which a portable telephone set is inserted to be housed. The holding section extends from the insertion port and is provided at a location adjacent to the insertion port, which housing is folded toward a front surface of the housing, and engaged with the housing in a disengageable manner. The suspending section forms a supporter insertion block on the rear surface of the housing in a disengageable manner. A supporter such as a belt is inserted into the supporter insertion block, to thereby suspend the portable telephone set holder. The opening surface of the insertion port of the housing is inclined in one orientation. Further, the supporter insertion block is inclined in the same orientation as the inclined orientation of the opening surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Kouichiro Fujihashi
  • Patent number: 6446852
    Abstract: A tool-carrying assembly to be secured by a waist-encircling belt, and, additionally, by straps encircling the legs of a workman using the belt assembly. The assembly is thus stabilized, and enhanced weight distribution is achieved. Elements of the belt assembly include a waist-encircling band supporting a pair of laterally spaced, depending panels each carrying tool-accepting pockets. The pockets preferably carry visual markings and coding as well as other indicia identifying clearly the specific tools to be “housed” or carried in and to be returned to each pocket after use. Inventory control of the tools is thereby significantly enhanced. Pivotal flaps depending from the band-carried panels serve to cover the tools when not in use, and to prevent the tools from scratching or otherwise marring any article, or fixture, or “workpiece” requiring the workman's attention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: WMH Tool Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Sorensen, Charles Poremba, Rick De Francesco
  • Patent number: 6409066
    Abstract: A tote-bag cooler includes a multi-chambered, closeable container enclosed by overlapping flaps creating a self-sealing, sleeve-style aperture. Handle straps may be attached to the sides of the container. A handle grip may be attached to the mid-section of one of the handle straps and may be wrapped around the opposing handle strap when grasping the handle straps. A shoulder strap may be included also. The outer surface of the container optionally may include a beverage holder, a seat belt strap, mesh pockets, and/or a fabric pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: The Coleman Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Rachel Schneider, Terry A. Mears, James T. Sener
  • Patent number: 6390346
    Abstract: An apparatus for carrying a cellular telephone or the like includes an adjustable shoulder harness. The shoulder harness can be adjusted to accommodate different-sized wearers. The apparatus also includes an adjustable pocket for receiving a cellular telephone. The adjustable pocket is attached to the shoulder harness and can be adjusted to accommodate different-sized cellular telephones or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Inventor: Gerrell T. Thomas