Flap Flexed Between Open And Closed Positions Patents (Class 224/236)
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Patent number: 6364187Abstract: A holster for retaining small objects, such as portable cellular phones and portable two-way radios. The holster includes a body, a belt attachment loop and a retaining strap. The retaining strap optionally includes a pair of elastic cords to which is attached a forward attachment tab. The attachment tab is removably attached to the forward side of the body by, for example, use of hook and loop fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2001Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Inventors: Kimberly M Castellano, Douglas W. Shoemaker
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Patent number: 6357640Abstract: A carrier capable of carrying one or more differently sized coin buckets typically provided by casinos to their clientele. The carrier can be adapted so that it is held to the body of the user via means of a belt or a shoulder strap. The carrier can be adapted to accommodate differently sized casino coin buckets by reconfiguring various connectable sections of the carrier. A method is described whereby the carrier is made by sewing together sturdy pieces of fabric.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 1999Date of Patent: March 19, 2002Assignee: Slot Slinger, Inc.Inventors: Gail A. Rickard, Lois J. Brinker
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Patent number: 6345752Abstract: A holder for securely holding pens, pencils and other writing instruments, attaches to a belt or waistband horizontally. The holder comprises a front part and a back part attached to each other to form a pocket. The back part includes a flap which can be secured to the front part to close or cover the pocket.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2000Date of Patent: February 12, 2002Inventor: Leonard T. Chapman
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Patent number: 6330430Abstract: A flexible sheet has a plurality of fasteners which can be fastened together to form an open-cornered enclosure for a mobile terminal, such as a wireless phone. A mid-portion of the flexible sheet has a selectively adjustable length whereby the case can be made larger or smaller to accommodate a variety of differently-sized instruments.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 1999Date of Patent: December 11, 2001Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (publ)Inventor: Henrik Jensfelt
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Patent number: 6321958Abstract: A clip-on pocket, for securing over a horizontal garment surface, comprising a main portion having a main portion top, a main portion bottom, and main portion sides. The main portion comprises a front panel and a rear panel. The front panel is stitched to the rear panel along the main portion sides and main portion bottom, defining a main compartment which is sized to hold credit-card size items and is accessible at the main portion top. A main flap extends over the main portion top and secures onto the front panel, maintaining objects in the main compartment safely therein. A storage sleeve extends horizontally along the main portion bottom, and allows storage of a cylindrical object, such as a lipstick canister. A clip is attached to main portion at the rear panel, and allows the pocket to be attached over the horizontal garment surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2000Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Inventor: Christine Erdmann
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Patent number: 6293445Abstract: A belt pack including a rigid bag fixed within a carrier including belt loops with the bag and carrier configured to the waist area of a wearer. The bag includes an integral cover with cooperating latch components on the bag and carrier for releasably retaining the cover closed.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1997Date of Patent: September 25, 2001Assignee: Dart Industries Inc.Inventor: D. Scott Miller
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Patent number: 6286736Abstract: A container detachably securable to an article of clothing or other item. The container includes a first panel and a second panel. The first and second panels are attached at their peripheral edges to form a pouch with an opening thereto. The pouch defines exterior and interior surfaces. The container further includes a clamp secured to the pouch for detachably securing the container to an article of clothing or other item. The container still further includes a flap extending from the second panel adjacent the opening to the pouch. The flap folds over the exterior surface of the first panel and the clamp secured thereto, is fastenable to the clamp, and is liftable to open the pouch while the clamp remains secured to the exterior surface of the first panel.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2000Date of Patent: September 11, 2001Inventors: June Angus, Keith Willows
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Patent number: 6244486Abstract: A belt mountable folding pouch-type article carrier or case (10) for small articles such as tool bits and other tool accessories includes a closure panel (20) and article-holding panels (12, 14), with adjacent panels being separated by end spacer panels (16, 18). The panels (12, 14, 16, 18, 20) are preferably composed of an outer fabric (70) covering two sides of a flexible inner composite stiffener (72). The outer material layers (70) are continuous throughout and are stitched together between the panels to form living hinges (82). The article carrier (10) also includes interior and exterior storage pockets (58, 56) with sides that accommodate varying sizes of articles. The interior of the article carrier (10) includes one or more rows of elastic loops (24, 26) for removably receiving tool bits or other such items.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1999Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Holland, Brian N. Kagen
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Patent number: 6244485Abstract: A belt mountable folding pouch-type article carrier or case for small articles such as tool bits and other tool accessories includes a closure panel and article-holding panels, with adjacent panels being separated by end spacer panels. The panels are preferably composed of an outer fabric covering two sides of a flexible inner composite stiffener. The outer material layers are continuous throughout and are stitched together between the panels to form living hinges. The article carrier also includes interior and exterior storage pockets with sides that accommodate varying sizes of articles. The interior of the article carrier includes one or more rows of elastic loops for removably receiving tool bits or other such items. A two-way belt attachment strap structure includes a fixed belt loop with both ends fixedly secured to the the pouch or carrier and a releasable belt loop having one end secured to the pouch and an opposite end releasably securable to the pouch.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 1999Date of Patent: June 12, 2001Assignee: Black & Decker Inc.Inventors: Matthew J. Holland, Brian N. Kagen
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Patent number: 6223960Abstract: A motorcycle saddlebag comprising a body formed of a substantially continuous and substantially rigid material (e.g., plastic) having an opening providing access to the interior volume of the body. A body cover made of a flexible material (e.g., leather) is formed over at least a portion of the exterior surface of the body. The saddlebag further includes a lid formed of a substantially rigid material (e.g., plastic) and a lid cover made of a flexible material (e.g., leather) formed over at least a portion of the exterior surface of the lid. A first fastener and a second fastener are connected in series between the lid and the body such that both the first and second fasteners must be fastened to hold the body to the lid. The first fastener can be a strap and buckle fastener, and the second fastener can be a quick-release fastener that is at least partially hidden by the first fastener.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 1997Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Assignee: Harley-Davidson Motor CompanyInventors: Daniel L. Powell, Jeffrey F. Schwochert
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Patent number: 6202908Abstract: A spare magazine carrier for carrying at least one ammunition magazine on a user's person. The spare magazine carrier has a carrier frame for seating and supporting at least one ammunition magazine, and a downwardly retractable flap for covering and retaining the seated ammunition magazine. The flap has an elastic member connecting a lower flap end with an upper flap end. The lower flap end is secured to a lower portion of the carrier frame, and the upper flap end is detachably securable to a top end of the carrier frame by resiliently extending over and around an upper exposed portion of the seated ammunition magazine in a preferably inverted U-shaped configuration. When the upper flap end is released, the elastic member causes the upper flap end to retract down and away from the opening, and thereby allow unobstructed access to the ammunition magazine.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2000Date of Patent: March 20, 2001Inventor: J. Steven Groover
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Patent number: 6199737Abstract: A sanitary pet-waste collection pouch having front, rear and side-walls defining an interior open topped chamber for holding tied pet-waste loaded plastic litter bags containing retrieved pet-waste. The rear wall is extended forming a unitary flap cover having interior opening and exterior opening pockets on opposite sides threof. The exterior opening pocket is closed by a “hook and pile” Velcro closure. An open topped side-pocket having a restricted bottom opening is secured along a side-wall of the pouch. A sanitizer dispensing container with a dispensing cap is seated securely within the side-pocket with the dispensing cap passing through the restricted bottom opening. The flap cover carries the “hook” portion of a second “hook and pile” Velcro closure and the front wall carries the “pile” portion of said closure, the “pile” portion being longer than the “hook” portion and being located on the front wall.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 1999Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Inventor: Nicholas Clement Ringelstetter
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Patent number: 6182878Abstract: A versatile carrier for cellular phones or the like, comprising an upwardly opening receptacle, with an expandable side panel, for receiving phones of different sizes and shapes. An elongated locking tongue, with a resealable fastening strap, extends over the open end of the body of the carrier and retains the phone therein. A closure flap is secured to the rear panel of the receptacle, and can be pivoted relative thereto. At least one resealable fastening strip is secured to the underside of the closure flap. Complementary fastening strips are located on the back panel of the body of the carrier and on the adjacent side panel for cooperation with the closure flap. The closure flap is pivoted so that the fastening strips on the flap securely engages the complementary strips on the rear panel and the side panel, so that the carrier may be secured to a suspender strap, handbag strap, etc. in a vertical or horizontal orientation.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2000Date of Patent: February 6, 2001Inventor: Enrico Racca
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Patent number: 6082600Abstract: A container which is safely and detachably securable to one's person on an article of clothing, commonly a waistband, or attached to another item to provide secure containment of personal articles, portability and convenience. A pocket is formed as a container cavity with re-sealable fastening means to retain items inside the cavity. A secure clamping mechanism is affixed to the outer wall of the container to enable the container to be detachably secured to apparel and other items. Preferably, the clamp utilizes a locking, leveraged compression clamp mechanism. Formed from the pocket or container is a clamp cover or hood which hides the clamp when the container is worn on the inside of a waistband and further aids in actuating the clamp mechanism. Formed from the back panel of the container is a flap which extends over the cavity opening and press fastens to the clamp hood providing secondary closure means and greater accessibility to the cavity or its contents.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 1998Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Inventors: June Angus, Keith Willows
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Patent number: 6029877Abstract: A rucksack (1) for carrying a radio set has a bag (2) with a cover flap (3) and shoulder straps mounted on a rear wall of the bag (2). A removable pouch (5) for carrying a radio set is mounted within the bag (2) on a rear wall of the bag (2). The removable pouch (5) is preferably secured to the rear wall of the bag (2) by means of quick-release spring clips (17). These allow different pouches (5) carrying different radios to be quickly and easily mounted within the rucksack (1) as required. The cover (3) has a pair of slits (24, 25) extending inwardly from each side of the cover (3) for through passage of an aerial and a handset cable when a radio set is mounted in the pouch (5) and the cover (3) is closed.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 1998Date of Patent: February 29, 2000Inventor: Andrew L Woods
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Patent number: 5967393Abstract: A concealed weapon holster having an exterior facade that looks like a carrying case or has the appearance of a beeper/pager/battery pack and a portable phone/radio. A clip having a fixed through-hole on the back of the case allows a belt to be inserted therein. The case has an upside down L-shape with a rigid antenna connected to an upwardly raised from the case. The wearer pushes the antenna away from their body causing the case to open a front portion allowing a weapon to be rapidly withdrawn. Sides of the case can be attached together by Velcro.RTM. type fasteners, zippers, snaps and the like. A bottom portion of the vertical section of the case can remain fixably together and can hold the muzzle of a firearm pistol. An optional foam insert can be used inside the case to hold the weapon in place. The case can include flashing light(s) and beep/ring sound producing to further enhance the realism of the case. A safety switch on the case can prevent accidental release of the weapon.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 1997Date of Patent: October 19, 1999Inventor: Stuart J. Clarke, III
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Patent number: 5964386Abstract: An accessory holder for attaching to a person's belt or clothing, allows for the carrying of a variety of tools and accessories, while the wearer's hands remain free for performing other tasks. This accessory holder allows leashes, power cords, tools, bicycle helmets, and other items, which are too large for pants pockets, to be carried. The accessory holder is comprised of a flexible, folding, nylon body, having a front side and a rear side. The front side is comprised of a clothing fastener for fastening the accessory holder to a belt or clothing. The front side has a pair of light attachment points, which when coupled, fold the front side together. The rear side has a pair of heavy attachment points with a load area located therebetween. An accessory is placed in the load area and the heavy attachment points are coupled, leaving the accessory or a part thereof cradled in the load area for easy carrying.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 1998Date of Patent: October 12, 1999Inventor: Lucile M. Cote
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Patent number: 5918786Abstract: A handcuff container (1) is made of pieces (3, 4, 5) of material that are connected together to form compartments (13, 19) between the pieces into which a pair of handcuffs may be held. One of the handcuffs (the "inner" handcuff) is held in the inner compartment (13) which is formed by the two inner pieces (3, 4), and the second handcuff (the "outer" handcuff) is held in the outer compartment (19) which is formed by fastening the two outer pieces (4, 5) to each other using a releasable fastener (22A, 22B). When thus held in place, the outer handcuff is partially exposed. The handcuff container (1) can be attached to a user's belt (7) or equipment. Using a natural forward motion, the user, such as a law enforcement or security officer, grabs onto the outer handcuff which wedges between the outer two pieces (4, 5) that make up the outer compartment (19) and releases the fastener.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1997Date of Patent: July 6, 1999Inventor: Michael R. Wise
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Patent number: 5890637Abstract: A utility bag has an elongate flexible sleeve having an upper end and a lower end and front and back sides extending between the upper and lower ends, the upper end having a first aperture therein for access to a first cavity defined by the front and back sides and the lower end whereby articles may be placed through the first aperture into and removed from the first cavity, a flexible releasably securable flap provided at the first end of the sleeve for releasable closure of the first aperture.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 1997Date of Patent: April 6, 1999Inventor: Lloyd Furneaux
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Patent number: 5884338Abstract: A garment for wear by the operator of a sport motor vehicle includes a map access pocket system disposed on or formed as part of an outer surface of the garment. This map access pocket system is configured to present a map to the wearer of the garment in a convenient orientation to be easily read when the map access pocket system is opened. The map access pocket system includes features which improve readability of the map by presenting the map aligned along a line of sight of the wearer of the garment, and other features which discourage the wearer of the garment from attempting to read the map while the vehicle is in motion. The map access pocket system also provides for storage of small items which are easily accessed by the operator of the vehicle. Both the map and other small items stored in the map access pocket system are protected from water, moisture, snow, and other elements commonly encountered in operation of sport motor vehicles.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1997Date of Patent: March 23, 1999Assignee: Intersport Fashions WestInventor: Paul J. Golde
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Patent number: 5864289Abstract: A coin carrier that includes a cup holder member, a lid member including an audible open lid altering mechanism, and an adjustable length support strap assembly. The cup holder member includes a central coin cup receiving cavity that is accessible through a top receiving cavity opening, and a logo display area, a lid securing hook and pile fastener section, and at least one closable side pocket carried on an exterior sidewall thereof. The lid member is pivotally attached to the cup holder member with a flexible hinge strap. The lid member includes a securing tab that is securable to the lid securing hook and pile fastener section of the cup holder member. The audible open lid alerting mechanism includes an on/off switch, a battery connector, an activation switch, an audible signal generating circuit, and a speaker.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 1998Date of Patent: January 26, 1999Inventor: Kimberly D. Tiemann
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Patent number: 5845826Abstract: An arm pouch accessory or support structure adapted to be worn by a mail carrier to assist in the carrying, sorting, and delivery of incoming and outgoing mail, as well as the method or process of using this accessory. The arm pouch facilitates the exchange of incoming and outgoing mail by providing an easily accessible, convenient, and partitioned transition area between the mail carrier's mailbag and a mailbox.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 1996Date of Patent: December 8, 1998Inventor: Hue Van Nguyen
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Patent number: 5820001Abstract: A scabbard (14) for firefighters and other types of hatchets (19) is disclosed. The scabbard (41) includes a belt (45) and a sheath (43). The sheath (43) has two pockets, a closed pocket (47) and an openable pocket (49). The entrances into the pockets face one another, i.e., the entrance into the closed pocket faces the entrance into the openable pocket. The edges of the sides of the closed pocket (47) are permanently affixed to one another. In contrast, the forward and upper edges of the sides of the openable pocket (49) are joined by Velcro.TM. closure elements (65a, 65b, 67a, 67b). The inner and outer sides of the openable pocket are integrally joined along their lower edges. The inner sides of the closed and openable pockets are also unitary. Further, the outer side of the openable pocket overlaps the outer side of the closed pocket. The overlap is joined by Velcro.TM. closure elements (69a, 69b) Finally, a tab (71) attached to the outer side of the openable pockets extends rearwardly from the Velcro.TM.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1996Date of Patent: October 13, 1998Assignee: Spencer Products Co.Inventor: Charles C. Soros
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Patent number: 5810166Abstract: A circumferential closure for a bag which permits hinged opening of the bag at substantially all position on the circumference and selected full or partial closure. The closure comprises a single zipper (or similar closure mechanism) track wherein one end overlaps the track of the other end by being inserted therewithin. The zipper mechanism comprises four pull elements in two sets, arranged such that juxtaposition (or separated) sequence of the two sets of pairs provides for full closure of the zipper and wherein disposal of a set of pairs between another set of pairs provides for full opening of the zipper, wherein the closure is hinged at the site of the zippers.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 1996Date of Patent: September 22, 1998Inventor: Robert Weinreb
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Patent number: 5803333Abstract: A pack for wearing on a person's back, comprising a front facing outwardly when the pack is worn and a pocket attached to and extending at least partially across the front of the pack. The pocket overlies generally the small of the person's back when the pack is worn, and includes an open entrance defined by an upper edge oriented for readily being located by touch when the person reaches behind their back, thereby guiding and facilitating access into the pocket. The pocket preferably includes an upwardly extending pocket flap that provides the upper edge of the pocket.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 1996Date of Patent: September 8, 1998Assignee: FasTrak Systems, Inc.Inventor: Roger R. Fawcett
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Patent number: 5779121Abstract: A pocket closure and pack compression strap arrangement includes a pocket closure panel and a compression strap designed to extend across the internal storage volume of a pack. The pocket closure panel may be secured to a front panel of the pack or to a pocket panel forming an external pocket. The strap preferably includes a first portion secured to the pocket closure panel and a second portion secured to a back panel of the pack or to a portion of an internal or external frame. A latch or buckle allows the first and second portions of the strap to be secured to one another for closing the pocket and compressing a load packed in the internal storage space. The strap is drawn tight to maintain the pocket closed and the load compressed. The pocket closure panel is preferably secured to the pack along an attachment region that is wider than an attachment region along which the strap is secured to the pocket closure panel.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1996Date of Patent: July 14, 1998Assignee: Johnson Worldwide Associates, Inc.Inventor: Linda Lee Capwell
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Patent number: 5779122Abstract: An asthma medication pouch that is adaptable to be replaceably attachable to one of a belt, clothing, and an ankle of an asthma patient, and carries asthma medications for the asthma patient. The asthma medication pouch includes a primary pouch for carrying at least one spray inhaler for the asthma patient, an elastic band that is disposed on the primary pouch for carrying an intramuscular injection of adrenaline for the asthma patient, attaching apparatus for attaching the asthma medication pouch to one of the belt, the clothing, and the ankle, and a secondary pouch that is disposed on the primary pouch for carrying asthma pills for the asthma patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 1997Date of Patent: July 14, 1998Inventor: Vincent Martinelli
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Patent number: 5755366Abstract: A waterproof wallet and pouch combination can be securely worn around the wrist, with the wallet (1) secured in the pouch (9) in a substantially waterproof manner. The pouch (9) is secured to the limb (30) by means of a sleeve (27) and is secured in position by hook and loop type fasteners (24 & 29, 23 & 21, and 19 & 21). When the back (11) of the pouch (9) seals over the opening (12) in the pouch (9) to secure to the front (10) of the pouch (9) by hook and loop type fasteners (15 & 16) the section (17) of the front (10) of the pouch adjacent the opening (12) of the pouch folds back on its self. The wallet (1) contains a note compartment (2) which runs the length of the wallet (1), and is divided into three sections (6,7 & 3) along its length and is folded with, at least, one of the end sections (6) being folded onto the middle section (7), and placed in the pouch (9).Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1997Date of Patent: May 26, 1998Inventor: Charles Mazzo
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Patent number: 5746365Abstract: The present invention is directed to a belt-type carrier comprising a two-layer belt which is convenient, easily accessible, and adjustable for carrying multiple tapes or CDs. A belt type carrier having features of the present invention comprises a two-layer belt made from a flexible material such as neoprene, canvas, leather, nylon, or any other suitable material. Cassette, tape or CD sized openings are formed between the two layers of the belt. A second embodiment of said invention is a sash type carrier having openings formed therein. A third embodiment of the invention combines a sash carrier and a belt carrier into a single accessory.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 1995Date of Patent: May 5, 1998Inventor: Russell Scott
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Patent number: 5718104Abstract: A carrying case for a hand-held transceiver having an antenna either removed or extending from a top wall thereof is provided having a pocket formed of generally flexible panels for receiving the transceiver within the pocket. A pair of independently closable flaps extend from a rear panel of the pocket in side-by-side relationship and the flaps are operable to selectively and independently fold over respective portions of the top wall of the transceiver and attach to a front panel of the pocket with the transceiver stored therein. With an antenna extending from the top wall of the transceiver, one of the flaps is folded adjacent the rear panel of the pocket to accommodate receiving the transceiver within the pocket. The other flap is operable to fold over a portion of the top wall of the transceiver adjacent the antenna to secure the transceiver within the pocket with the antenna extending therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 1996Date of Patent: February 17, 1998Assignee: Sportman's Market, Inc.Inventor: Stuart B. Kennedy
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Patent number: 5711469Abstract: A pouch body (12) used to contain a portable phone utilizes a closure strap (18) to seal the top opening of the pouch with a hook and loop material fastening piece. The phone may be used in the normal manner through the pouch utilizing the flexible transparent window material (38) to view the phone display and activate the phones keypad. The pouch may be mounted to a belt, strap or any similar sized object using the loop fastener mounting strap (26) with strap adhered to itself (32) attached to hook fastener patch (34). The pouch is also mountable to the sun visor of any vehicle by attaching the pouches loop fastener mounting strap (26) while adhered to hook fastener patch (34) to either the 1st hook attachment strip (42) or 2nd hook attachment strip (46) provided on the expandable mounting band (40).Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1996Date of Patent: January 27, 1998Assignee: Cutting Engineering Inc.Inventors: Alfred E. Gormley, John T. Pavol
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Patent number: 5636775Abstract: A storage receptacle adapted to be received on a watch strap or jewelry band.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1995Date of Patent: June 10, 1997Assignee: Fossil, Inc.Inventors: Tom Kartsotis, Suzanne M. Amundsen, Timothy G. Hale, Hiroshi Nakahara
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Patent number: 5588571Abstract: A waterproof wallet and pouch combination adapted for use by an individual wherein the pouch can be securely worn around the wrist, with the wallet secured in the pouch in a substantially waterproof manner. The pouch is secured to the wrist by means of two straps which pass through rings on one side of the pouch and are secured in position by hook and loop type fasteners. When the back of the pouch is secured to the front of the pouch by hook and loop type fasteners, a section of the front of the pouch is folded back onto itself. The wallet contains a note compartment which runs the length of the wallet, and is divided into three sections along its length and is folded with one of the end sections being folded onto the middle section, and placed in the pouch.Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 1996Date of Patent: December 31, 1996Inventor: Charles Mazzo
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Patent number: 5586701Abstract: The present invention provides a three-way fastening mechanism for a handgun holster flap (2). A loop fastening part (3b) and a subordinate fastening piece (4), which has a hook fastening part (a) and a loop fastening part (b) formed on opposite sides thereof, are secured to the outer surface of a handgun holster (1). A hook fastening part (3a') is formed on the inner surface of a holster flap (2) at the end thereof, a loop fastening part (3b') is formed on the outer surface of the holster flap (2) at the end thereof, and a loop fastening part (3b") is formed on the inner surface of the holster flap (2) at the beginning thereof.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 1995Date of Patent: December 24, 1996Assignee: Samduck Sanggong Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kwon K. Kim
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Patent number: 5562238Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for supporting items for use by a law enforcement officer. The device comprises a central container formed of a flexible material in a box-like configuration. The container has large rectangular parallel front and rear walls with small rectangular parallel side walls therebetween. In addition, the container also has a rectangular bottom wall with peripheral edges coupled to the lower edges of the front, rear and side walls. The container also has a vertically disposed divider wall coupling the front, rear and bottom walls parallel with the side walls forming two regions. A pair of laterally disposed upper flaps as an upward extension from the upper extent of the rear wall are adapted to cover the upper edges of the front, rear and side walls for selectively opening and closing access to the regions of the container.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 1995Date of Patent: October 8, 1996Inventor: Roger A. White
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Patent number: 5465889Abstract: A purse of the type adapted to be slung over the hip in the form of a gun holster. Furthermore, the purse has a size and shape somewhat similar to a western-style gun holster. In a preferred embodiment, the purse is provided with a belt of the type enabling the holster to be slung low over a hip of the wearer to provide a western-style appearance. The purse may be subdivided into individual compartments for storage of specific items.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 1994Date of Patent: November 14, 1995Inventor: Abram W. Smith
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Patent number: 5443192Abstract: A holster apparatus for use in combination with a self-protection chemical dispenser having a cylindrical body equipped with a spray nozzle and an actuator button. The holster includes a casing having a body portion for receiving the dispenser. The casing also includes a first retainer at one end thereof which can be a flap and a second retainer at the other end thereof for selectively holding the dispenser in the casing in the position so that the dispenser can be actuated by the actuator button to cause protective chemicals to be sprayed from the spray nozzle while the dispenser is in the casing. Separate belt connectors adapted to be attached to a user's belt and an attaching structure is provided for operably connecting or disconnecting the casing to the belt connector whereby the casing with the dispenser therein can be quickly and easily accessed for use or stored away for immediate re-access.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 1994Date of Patent: August 22, 1995Assignee: McLaughlin International, Inc.Inventors: James L. Hodges, John H. McLaughlin
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Patent number: 5409153Abstract: A men's purse is disclosed which is typically carried on a waist belt along the leg of the carrier. The men's purse includes a rear oblong compartment and a slim front compartment. The rear compartment has a zipped top opening for gaining access therein and the slim front compartment is formed by a flap which is zippered to the rear compartment. If the flap zipper is opened, the flap may be swung open to gain access to contents stored within the slim compartment.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 1993Date of Patent: April 25, 1995Inventor: George Ristich
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Patent number: 5392974Abstract: A glove holder particularly adapted for use with protective gloves, which is specifically designed to store a substantial supply of gloves particularly for emergency medical personnel and is adapted to be carried by the belt of the user to provide a readily available supply of medical gloves, and which is provided with a dispensing opening, specifically designed to dispense one glove at a time.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1993Date of Patent: February 28, 1995Inventor: Becky L. Johnson-Rabbett
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Patent number: 5392973Abstract: A telemetry pouch (12) is provided for maintaining a telemetry unit (14) adjacent a patient (10). The pouch (12) includes a transparent front wall (34) and a non-woven material back wall (36) which are attached along a portion (38) of the periphery of the walls (34, 36). The transparent front wall (34) allows the telemetry unit (14) to be viewed during use. The pouch (12) additionally includes a flap (42) with a reactivating, resealable adhesive strip (46) for releasably covering the top opening (41) of the pouch (12). The pouch (12) may be secured to the patient (10) by straps (18, 20) or a clip (52).Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 1993Date of Patent: February 28, 1995Assignee: Tecnol Medical Products, Inc.Inventor: Anthony B. Benson
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Patent number: 5351868Abstract: A laminated pouch includes a layer of woven synthetic fabric, a layer of polyfoam and a layer of liner material, the layers being bonded together under heat and pressure. During the molding process selected areas of the laminate material is compressed under substantial heat and pressure to permanently deform the laminate into areas of substantially less thickness than uncompressed areas, the compressed areas being of substantial stiffness. The laminate is also formed with edges, and corners of substantial stiffness. The pouch is formed of two such laminate layers which are trimmed and fastened together at the edges. The resulting pouch retains its shape well and is not significantly deformed by the weight or pressure of its contents.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 1993Date of Patent: October 4, 1994Assignee: Bianchi InternationalInventors: Robert J. Beletsky, Anthony G. Lefeber, John J. Chase, Gary M. Paudler
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Patent number: 5305874Abstract: An apparatus for carrying a self-protection chemical dispenser, functioning also as a key holder, which provides quick and convenient access to the dispenser nozzle while also protecting the nozzle from inadvertent activation. A protective arcuate portion or flap of the holder carries a rigid wire or semi-rigid strip of material which guards the nozzle while the device is in one's pocket or purse, or in case the device is accidentally dropped.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 1993Date of Patent: April 26, 1994Inventor: John H. McLaughlin
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Patent number: 5277733Abstract: A handled, open-ended, single layer, elastic and resilient thermal insulator for cylindrical beverage containers made in the form of a flat rectangular strip of foamed cross-linked polyolefin which is slightly longer than the circumference of the container to be insulated and has a pair of overlapping inter-engaging tabs at its opposite end portions and integral closed handle elements extending radially outwardly from above and below the tabs when the strip is applied to such a container. The insulator is made by a method in which a generally rectangular strip is cut from a panel of such flexible expanded thermal insulating material and, at the same time, a U-shaped cut is made in the interior of each of the opposite terminal portions of the strip to thereby produce flexible tabs, with the open end of each of the U-shaped cuts facing each other.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 1992Date of Patent: January 11, 1994Inventor: Charles E. Effertz
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Patent number: 5263619Abstract: A holder for a telescoping police baton has a generally tubular body for receiving the baton endwise, either end first and with the baton contracted or extended, an annular shoulder within the lower end of the body which is engagable with the lower end of the outer baton section to support the baton vertically and through which the inner baton section may extend if the baton is placed in the holder in its extended configuration, and a cup-shaped cover which receives the upper end of the baton when housed in the holder in a manner which prevents an unauthorized person, such as an arrestee, from forcing the cover sideways and pulling the baton from the holder.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 1991Date of Patent: November 23, 1993Inventor: Randy R. Shoemaker
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Patent number: 5257729Abstract: A tool holder to enable a user to carry a tool proximate a user's wrist comprising: a flexible wrist strap having a first end, an intermediate portion and a second end, with the first end having a plurality of hook-like members and the second end having a plurality of loop-like members to enable the flexible wrist strap to be secured around a user's wrist by wrapping the flexible wrist strap around a user's wrist and then securing the flexible wrist strap around a user's wrist by engaging the hook-like members with the loop-like members with the flexible wrist strap having sufficient width so as to distribute forces around an extended region around a user's wrist to thereby prevent rotating of the flexible wrist strap around a user's wrist and a pouch secured to the intermediate portion of the flexible wrist strap, with the pouch having a compartment for holding a tool therein and an opening therein to permit extension of a portion of a tool therefrom without removing the tool from the pouch to enable a userType: GrantFiled: September 24, 1992Date of Patent: November 2, 1993Inventor: Mark C. Silvernail
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Patent number: 5255833Abstract: An apparatus for carrying personal articles comprising a substantially rectangular container portion of transparent plastic material having continuous front, bottom, rear and top surfaces, closure means between the top and front surfaces for closing the container portion, a flexible shoulder strap adapted to be received over the head and one arm of the wearer, the shoulder strap being dimensioned so as to continuously extend from one end of the bottom surface over the shoulder of the wearer to the opposite end of the bottom surface and adapted to lay flat against the body of the wearer, and attaching means for attaching the shoulder strap to the ends of the surfaces of the container portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 1992Date of Patent: October 26, 1993Inventor: Rosalie McAllister
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Patent number: 5217151Abstract: A scabbard for sheathing an intermediate force weapon such as an expandable tactical baton includes a front pocket for holding the baton when in the retracted position and rear pocket for holding the baton when in the fully extended, expanded position. The scabbard is designed such that it may be worn on the belt of law enforcement personnel in a position permitting a quick draw of the baton to a ready position whether or not the baton is contracted or expanded. A unidirectional fastener is utilized to guard against accidental release of the scabbard from the belt when the scabbard is properly installed and properly utilized by law enforcement personnel.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 1992Date of Patent: June 8, 1993Inventor: Kevin Parsons
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Patent number: 5205448Abstract: A camera and photographic equipment transport system (10) is provided, having a camera bag assembly (12) and a removable belt assembly (14) for transporting the camera bag assembly (12) about a user's waist. The camera bag assembly (12) has a main enclosure (16) with a lid flap (42) which opens away from the user for providing unobstructed access to the main enclosure (16). An attachment strap (78) is threaded through a plurality of supporting loops (38, 76) for firmly attaching the camera bag assembly (12) to the belt assembly (14), and Velcro panels (40, 74) are provided for preventing shifting therebetween. A pair of attachment terminating straps (30) further attaches the camera bag assembly (12) to the belt assembly (14). The camera bag assembly (12) is prevented from sagging by a reinforcement plate (36) within a back wall (34) of the camera bag assembly (12). A plurality of dividers (120), (122) are optionally provided for compartmentalizing the main enclosure (14).Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 1991Date of Patent: April 27, 1993Assignee: Photoflex, Inc.Inventors: Eugene A. Kester, Hans M. Wain
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Patent number: 5201446Abstract: A fruit picker's supported container, has a back for comfortable bag-like fitting against a user's body, and completed front and left and right sides, which are firm, rigid, fixed, non-yielding, by using in part, a preformed partial circular arc laminate of high density polyethylene plastic, to protect the picked fruit inside the container from bruising caused by front and side forces, such as when a ladder or tree branch is bumped. Initially the back, front, left and right sides of the container, which form a bucket like volume, are formed of a laminated arrangement of an interior lining or lamination layer of fabric, a middle lamination of open cell foam plastic insulation, and an outer cover or lamination layer of fabric. A depending skirt is made of only a layer of fabric. On a smaller container, quick release fasteners on narrow straps are used in preparation for emptying small fruit, via the skirt.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1991Date of Patent: April 13, 1993Inventor: Fred J. Martin
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Patent number: 5195596Abstract: An improved firehose storage and transportation device comprising a carrying case having front and rear compartments wherein a firehose is stored in a serpentine manner and formed with a releasably secured flap to give the user the option of discharging the hose as a single unit or of allowing the hose to be paid out gradually.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 1991Date of Patent: March 23, 1993Inventors: William T. Mount III, Elwynn J. Brunelle