Abstract: A holster for a flash light having a barrel and having a lamp housing wider than that barrel comprises a sheath for part of the flashlight having a first bore adapted to receive the lamp housing, and having a narrower second bore adapted to receive the barrel. Holster and flashlight combinations may use that holster. In one such combination, the flashlight has its barrel extending through the first and second bores of the sheath of the holster, and has its lamp housing projecting from such barrel above the first bore of that sheath. In another combination, the flashlight has its lamp housing in the first bore of the sheath, and has its barrel projecting from the lamp housing above the holster.

Abstract: A convenient and versatile pouch for holding a concealed hand gun disguised as a holder for an electronic device (e.g. a cellular telephone case having a simulated antenna, speaker holes and/or logo on the outside). The pouch is zipper closable and can be locked, and is provided with a belt mount on the back. The inside is provided with at least one adjustable strap which acts as a holster for holding a hand gun or other weapon in place inside. A thong mounted on the inside and passed to the outside through the opening between the zippers may be pulled firmly downward to gain immediate access to the inside of the pouch in an emergency.

Abstract: A blood collection tube holder includes a flexible waist band that is fastened around the waist of the person collecting blood samples; a storage pouch mounted on the band for storage of other articles used in the blood collection procedure; and a tube holder mounted in a secondary pouch attached to the storage pouch. The tube holder comprises tube receptacles that receive and releasably support a plurality of blood collection tubes in a stable, upright position and in a manually accessible location. The tube receptacles comprise flexible, cushioning sleeves with harder plastic tubular inserts having closed lower ends. The secondary pouch can be opened by a releasable fastener so that the interior of the pouch can be accessed for replacement of tube receptacles.

Abstract: A holster for holding clips of fasteners for fastening application by power tools used in the construction trades. The holster includes a substantially rigid, hollow, upright pouch for vertical storage of the fasteners, said pouch having a substantially rectangular horizontal cross-section, a back wall extending upwards and having means for attaching the holster to a worker, and an angled bottom side having a hole at its lowest point, through which moisture and debris may exit the pouch.

Abstract: A purse has walls that form an enclosed cavity. The walls have an opening that communicates with the cavity. Inside of the cavity are plural holders. A holder can be of a variety of configurations, such as a bag, a wallet, a checkbook, a key ring, etc. Each holder is secured to a support member by a line. The support member is coupled to the purse walls and has notches formed therein, which notches are located near the purse opening. The line from each holder extends through a respective notch in the support member. The free end of the line has a stop located thereon to prevent the line from being pulled through the notch. The stops can have unique tactual and visual characteristics to help a user of the purse identify a particular holder.

Abstract: A support device for an operator to carry an instrument control box for a remotely controlled mobile vehicle includes a base member, a pair of side members and a rear member, together forming a support frame having a back end closed by the back member, and adapted to rest against an operator's body, an open front end and an open top end to permit ease of insertion of a control box into the support frame. An adjustable-length strap is connected to the support frame, for supporting the device around an operator's neck. The control box can be detachably connected to the support frame for easy disengagement therefrom.

Abstract: An accessory pocket is shown for an item of golfing wearing apparel, such as golfing shorts or pants. The accessory pocket includes a panel which is made of a material adapted to conform to the wearer's body, the panel being affixed in permanent fashion to the item of wearing apparel to define a pocket for receiving a golfing score card. A fabric strip runs across the panel outer wall between opposing side edges and is attached to the panel at intervals to form tee loop openings for receiving golfing tees. The fabric strip used to form the loop openings includes at least a partial rubber backing to facilitate the frictional engagement of golfing accessory items within the loop openings. Fabric can also be utilized to form pockets for receiving a golf scoring pencil and a green repair tool. A ball mark retainer located on the panel outer wall engages a disc-like ball marker in snap-on fashion.

Abstract: A holder for detachably affixing a portable apparatus, such as a cellular phone, to a person wherein the holder is an open cylinder-like body portion with opposite open ends that are partially closed by a pair of curved resilient end pieces that automatically adjust to different sizes of phones, and a fastener for holding the cylinder-like body portion closed.

Abstract: A gravity responsive apparatus for the carriage of paint and paint application related tools suspended upon the hip of a painter which consists of a hip-supported, belt-attached base member which is flexibly attached by means of a separable ball and socket joint to a freely swinging sealable paint container and fitted tool carrier. Use of the device allows a painter to easily and safely scale ladders and scaffolds without danger of paint spillage and upon arrival at the place of application of paint to simply flip open and fold back the hinged, gasketed cover for access to the paint supply. A variety of painters preparation and application tools may be carried in the integral tool rack which is a part of the apparatus. The freely swinging construction allows the painter to assume almost any position without the probability of paint spillage or tool droppage and being fabricated of a smooth, seamless material, is readily cleanable and requires little care or maintenance.

Abstract: A device worn by a bricklayer for carrying bricks comprises a holder dimensioned to hold four bricks or more and, optionally, a belt with a detachable harness. The brick holder has a gap in front and in back for facilitating the grasping of the bricks or, alternatively, a plurality of spacing ribs to keep the bricks away from the interior of the holder so that the bricks can be grasped easily and removed. The holder may be attached to a belt through a belt loop or may include a swivel connection to enable the holder to pivot as necessary to prevent bricks from spilling. The holder is designed for use on the left or fight side of the bricklayer or both sides.

Abstract: An improved security holster comprising a solenoid having a plunger member positionable in a locked gun position wherein the plunger member extends through the trigger guard of the gun when the gun is disposed in a pocket defined by a holster body and positionable in an unlocked gun position wherein the plunger member is retracted from the trigger guard of the gun. The solenoid is connected to a power source and a magnetic reed switch is interposed between the solenoid and the power source to allow electrical continuity to be established between the power source and the solenoid by placing a magnet, located on an individual's hand, near the switch. In an energized condition, the solenoid positions the plunger member in the unlocked position and in a non-energized condition the plunger member is biased in the locked gun position.

Abstract: A baton carrier for expandable batons is constructed for receiving and stowing expandable batons when in either the retracted or expanded position. The baton is received in a cylindrical holder having a bottom constructed such that a retracted baton cannot pass through the bottom when retracted, but the inner shafts of the baton can pass through the bottom when extended. A friction shoe positively secures the baton in the holder by pushing against the baton. A cinch bar is used to selectively lock the friction shoe. A belt attachment assembly secures the holder to the belt of the user.

Abstract: A device is provided for restraining an animal for transport, which device can be worn by a user or secured in an automobile. The device includes an animal enclosure secured to a frame. The frame is a rigid member comprising first and second frame halves and a support leg. The enclosure includes a lower animal support surface, an upstanding wall, and an open top surface. Straps for adjusting the distance between the lower animal support surface and the top surface are provided for maintaining the head of the animal placed in the enclosure above the top surface of the enclosure. Collar restraining loops are also provided for centrally restraining the animal within the enclosure. Shoulder straps and a waist strap are located on the device allowing a user to wear the entire device on his or her body.

Abstract: A portable device (10) for containment of contaminated medical objects (18, 19) during a medical procedure includes a container (12) for receiving the contaminated medical objects (18,19) and having an opening (21) through which the contaminated medical objects (18, 19) are placed by the medical practitioner, and a valve (14) in operative association with the opening (21) in the container for precluding egress of the contaminated medical objects (18,19) placed in the container (12). The container (12) is configured to mount on the medical practitioner during the medical procedure, and further includes an apron (25) with a scalloped interior surface (31) for guiding contaminated medical objects (18, 19) through the valve (14) and into the container (12). A holder (16) includes a clamp (40) for grasping the container (12) and further includes a clip (41) to mount the container on an article of the medical practitioner's clothing during the medical procedure.

Abstract: A multi-purpose portable carrier having side-by-side compartments for the storing of portable electronic and/or photographic equipment. Successive compartments are fastened together by zipper fasteners so that the side-by-side compartments can be aligned linearly or along an arcuate path or an endless path. An intermediate compartment has a front panel that is extended away from the rear panel so as to expose the front of portable equipment stored in the intermediate compartment. The intermediate compartment has opened sides and an optionally open top. Fasteners on the inner wall of the rear panel and the rear wall of the portable equipment stored in the intermediate compartment to prevent the portable equipment from accidentally falling out of the intermediate compartment.

Abstract: A personal communication shoulder holster has a soft, flexible shoulder strap which encircles the shoulder with a size and shape to support side carriage of a small soft communication case under a user's arm. The shoulder strap is adjustable in length and has resilient sections for adjustment and adaptability to body movement. Extended from the shoulder strap at a moveable position is an adjustable and pliant suspender strap which crosses the back and then goes over the other shoulder and clown the front of a user to a belt-hooking position at an opposite side from the communication case. The communication case is suspended from a bottom of the shoulder strap. An adjustable and pliant tie-down strap is suspended from a bottom of the communication case to a belt-hooking position. A flexible belt is provided for use with clothing that does not have a belt or edge at a waistline for attachment of the suspender strap and tie-down strap.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A ball carrying device for the storage and removal of game balls particularly, tennis balls. The device includes a body (11) of leather formed into a U-shape with a front fold (12). The body (11) is closed along the rear upper portion (11A) by securing a divider panel (13) which then extends inside the body (11) and attaches behind the front fold (12). The divider panel (13) will divide the body (11) into an upper ball recess (14) with a top opening (15) and a lower ball recess (16) with a rear opening (17) for insertion and removal of bals from the top and rear. The lower ball recess (16) is closed on the bottom by a bottom panel (11B). An upper spacer (18) is secured through the center of the upper ball recess (14) and a lower spacer (19) is secured through the center of the lower ball recess (16) to give the center of the respective ball recess ( 14) and (16) a dimension slightly less than that of the ball.

Abstract: A holster is disclosed for holding an aerosol can or the like intended to be carried on the body of a person. The holster includes a sleeve supported on the body of the person, such that the sleeve is oriented generally vertically. The sleeve has a top open end and a bottom end. The sleeve is tapered downwardly from the top open end of the sleeve to the bottom end thereof. In this manner, the sleeve has an inner diameter at the top open end thereof that is greater than the outer diameter of the can, and the sleeve has an inner diameter near the bottom end thereof that is less than the diameter of the can. Such an arrangement permits the can to be dropped into the top open end of the sleeve, such that it will be frictionally gripped within the sleeve above the bottom end thereof.

Abstract: A belt case for a pair of eyeglasses is formed from a rigid and durable plastic for protecting the eyeglasses from damage. The case consists of front and rear rigid body sections which are receivable in interfitting engagement so that they cooperate to define an interior eyeglass compartment. The compartment is operative for retaining a pair of eyeglasses as well as a spare lens for the eyeglasses, and is further operative for individually retaining either the eyeglasses or the spare lens. The case is adapted to be mounted vertically on a wearer's belt and hingeably opened at the top end thereof to remove the eyeglasses and the spare lens. Both the spare lens and the eyeglasses are firmly retained in the case so that the lenses do not contact any interior surfaces of the case. The case also firmly retains the spare lens and eyeglasses so that they are not easily dislodged when the case is subjected to physical impacts.

Abstract: A holster (100) for receiving a pager (220) having an protrusion (225) comprises a housing (105) having an interior surface (205) and an exterior surface (210), the interior surface (205) forming a cavity (215) for receiving the pager (220). A flexible arm (110) is affixed to the housing (105) and moves between a first position wherein the flexible arm (110) engages the pager protrusion (225) when the pager (220) is within the cavity (215) and a second position wherein the flexible arm (110) is deflected by the pager protrusion (225) as the pager (220) is inserted into or removed from the cavity (215). A belt clip (230) mounted to the housing (105) secures the holster (100) to an article. The belt clip (230) selectably contacts the flexible arm (110) and exerts a pressure thereto which increases the force needed to deflect the flexible arm (110) when the pager ( 220) is inserted into or removed from the cavity (215).

Abstract: A camera holder includes a support member which is removably mounted on a belt worn about a consumer's waist, and an attachment block removably connected to a support arm projecting from the support member. The attachment block has a rotatable threaded bolt projecting therefrom which may be threaded in a threaded aperture on the base of a camera to connect the camera to the attachment block. A pocket formed in the support arm removably and slidably receives the attachment block, and has a V-shaped slot formed in the forward wall. A generally V-shaped bearing projecting forwardly from the attachment block corresponds with the V-shaped slot in a wedging action to positively engage the attachment block within the pocket. An adjustable retention strap extends from the base of the support member around a camera mounted on the camera holder and is removably connected to the end of the support arm to securely retain a camera on the camera holder.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A shopping bag kit includes a carrying case of collapsible material and a plurality of reusable shopping bags folded and rolled up into reinforcing columns placed in compartments within the carrying case for assisting in maintaining the carrying case erect to facilitate carrying the kit and the selective withdrawal and deployment of each shopping bag for use.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a portable tool kit which allows the organization and transportation of a complete set of hand tools by an individual to a remote repair location while leaving the individual's hands free. The invention has a front panel, a back panel, a top, a bottom, and at least two sides. Arm straps are attached to the back panel to enable a user to wear the portable tool kit like a backpack. The portable tool kit also has a plurality of vertically oriented tool storage compartments wherein each tool storage compartment lies in a plane which is substantially parallel to the front and back panels of the tool kit. Tool holders of various configurations are attached to panels making up the tool storage compartments. The various configurations of the tool holders are designed to accommodate a variety of different types and sizes of hand tools while holding the hand tools in place when the tool compartments are closed for transportation.

Abstract: An injection molded thermoplastic holder for a metal measuring scale has an elongate tubular body of rectangular cross-section, a very slender internal scale pocket precisely sized to receive and protectively store and release the scale in a slip-fit relationship, air vent apertures at the bottom and along the length of the pocket, an integral molded plastic spring detent for frictionally holding the scale in the pocket, and a funnel to guide the scale into the pocket. An optional writing instrument is provided under the funnel and alongside the pocket. A new method of molding the unique scale holder with its elongate slender pocket is provided.

Abstract: A fish line stripping basket for releasable attachment upon a body surface of a fisherman in a position to receive line stripped from a fishing reel includes a base wall, one or more side walls and a rear wall. The walls together define a volume open at the top, with apertures for water to drain from within the volume. Slope-surfaced protuberances are disposed in a spaced apart pattern upon the base wall and project upwardly within the volume to improve release of the line during casting.

Abstract: A holster for a magazine of an automatic pistol, the magazine being slid into a carrier box that slides longitudinally in the elongated rectangular pouch with a flexible flap cover having a snap fastener to attach the cover to the pouch; the carrier being biased by a coil spring urging the carrier upward to expose the magazine which is contacted by the cover to prevent the magazine from removal until it is handled by the wearer.

Abstract: A case for storing and transporting a clip of cartridges which are fired in a gun. A user can remove the clip from the case by inserting his thumb intermediate the clip and the backing of the case and by grasping the clip between his thumb and forefinger.

Abstract: A belt worn and readily portable medical supply pouch for holding a supply of drug containers in a temperature stable and contamination resistant environment is disclosed. A substantially rectangular housing fabricated from a thick insulating material comprising a bottom, two side panels, a front and a back panel with an open top. A housing thus formed defines a cavity therein for storing a supply of drug cartridges. A protective panel extending across the opening of the housing and angled downward into the cavity is provided to prevent contamination from entering the cavity, while providing access by the hand of a user through the opening and down into the cavity for retrieving one of the drug containers. The housing is covered inside and out by a water-proof and contamination-resistant nylon material. Two belt loop members are affixed to the back panel of the housing for attaching the pouch to the waist belt of a user.

Abstract: A knife scabbard includes a holder sheath and insert panel removably installed into the sheath in interfitting relation therewith to define a cavity therebetween. The insert panel has upper and lower portions capable of yieldably and resiliently flexing from an initial configuration existing prior to installation of the insert panel into the sheath, to a different final configuration in response to insertion of the knife in the cavity and engagement of the insert panel with the sheath and knife. In the initial configuration, the upper and lower portions of the insert panel are in an unloaded condition, whereas in the final configuration, they are in a loaded condition respectively against the handle and blade of the knife. The upper and lower portions of the insert panel will return to their initial configuration and unloaded condition in response to removal of the insert panel from the sheath.

Abstract: A tape rule holder of the type used by carpenters, plumbers, electricians and other trades persons formed from two die cut flat pieces of heavy duty, top grain saddle leather. The back piece of the tape rule holder includes belt slots in its upper section. The front piece or pocket-forming member of the tape rule holder is configured in its flat pre-assembly form with peripheral side rivet areas and a bottom rivet area, each defined by a fold line. When the front piece is riveted to the back piece there is formed a tape rule pocket comprising a front wall, side walls and a bottom wall and the side walls present on their inner portion side pocket pressure detent ridges. A leather strap member is affixed to the back piece and has a forwardly arched portion within the tape rule pocket to form an inner back pressure ridge which together with the side detent ridges apply pressure to a tape rule inserted into the leather tape rule holder to grip and maintain the tape rule therein against accidental dislodgement.

Abstract: A ski carrier is in the form of a generally rigid tube having a front nose and a rear cap interconnected by a body portion. A divider is located in the body portion to form at least two compartments. A set of skis would be mounted in one of the compartments in such a manner as to maintain the bindings out of contact with the inner wall of the tube. This is accomplished by having supports located in the front nose and rear cap for the skis. The ski poles would be in the other compartment.

Abstract: A device attachable to a person's belt to partially support the weight of a flexible cable (or cables) extending between a welding machine and a welding tool (torch or electrode holder) held in the persons's hand. Most of the cable weight is transferred from the person's hand to his belt, thereby enabling him to more efficiently perform the welding operation, with greater assurance of good welds, and with lesser physical strain on the person's hand and arm.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with and received within a cavity of an associated backpack, wherein the organizer includes a first housing, with a peripheral lip mounted thereabout securable to a second housing within a channel adjacent the floor of the second housing, with the second housing including a lid securable to the second housing overlying the floor of the second housing. The organizer apparatus is defined by a geometric configuration complementary to a cavity defined by the backpack. The invention further includes slidable drawers selectively positionable within compartments defined within the first housing.

Abstract: An improved knife or bayonet scabbard of rigid material including a body and a clip. A swivel connection between the two allows limited rotation of the body with respect to the clip when the clip is extended for belt wearing. The body is restricted from rotation when the clip is realigned to an aligned position for inverted wearing as on the chest. The body includes an integral catch on one side of the blade receiving opening and an internal spring on the opposite side for biasing the blade of the knife toward the catch. An auxiliary flexible loop aids in holding the knife or bayonet in the scabbard.

Abstract: A supply caddy having a main body portion defining a pocket which is selectively subdivided by vertical and horizontal strips which are repositionable within the pocket. The caddy may be attached to a wearer by a strap.

Abstract: A holder for a right triangular speed square, having a transverse flange extending along one side, includes a pair of side panels disposed in spaced, parallel relation which define a hollow interior having front, rear and bottom openings in the form of elongated slots. An inclined rear wall connects the side panels and separates the rear and bottom openings. Apertures in the side panels cooperate with rivets to secure the holder to a carpenter's apron. The rear wall abuts a side of the speed square forming the hypotenuse. An elongated, rectangular tubular portion formed along top edges of the side panels possesses a floor with a central opening communicating with the hollow interior portion and defining aligned, opposed, spaced ledge members which abut the transverse flange. A pair of upstanding tabs disposed on the ledge members adjacent the front opening, on opposite sides of the central opening, engage a leading edge of the transverse flange.

Abstract: A dispenser for maintaining light sensitive substances utilized in the practice of dentistry shielded from light and providing easy and convenient access by the dentist includes a container and a cover therefor with the cover being hingably attached to the container. The container includes a plurality of recesses for receiving one or more light sensitive substances. The container is provided with structure such as a finger hold on the bottom or an elastic band for maintaining the container on one or more digits of a hand and the cover is provided with a ring or other suitable structure for maintaining the cover in operable engagement with another digit of the hand, such as a thumb, whereby the dispenser may be held in one hand and readily opened and closed to provide easy, quick, convenient access to the light sensitive substances by the dentist.

Abstract: A pen pack is disclosed which is mountable on the back of the writing hand of a user to provide ready access to a writing, marking or scribing implement when required. The pen pack includes a telescopic writing implement and an actuating mechanism disposed in a casing which may be readily affixed to the wearer's hand. The actuating mechanism includes a plunger which is depressed against an external object to actuate the pen pack, a feeder line subassembly which coacts with the plunger, and a rotational shaft which also coacts with the plunger and to which the telescopic writing instrument is affixed. Depression of the plunger causes the telescopic writing instrument to rotate into a writing position. Concomitantly, the feeder line subassembly causes the telescopic writing instrument to be extended to a fully telescoped position so that the user may grip the writing instrument and utilize it for writing, marking or scribing.

Abstract: A glove dispenser comprising a case and a clip fastened to the case. The case has an open position and a closed position. A belt loop is formed on the back surface of the case so as to allow the case to be attached to a belt. The clip is fastened to the case so as to receive the cuff of a glove. The case comprises a back panel, and a connector on the back panel for releasably affixing the front panel in close proximity to the back panel. The clip is interposed between the back panel and the front panel. The clip is a member having a first portion affixed to the case and a second portion in torsional abutment with the first portion. The front panel includes a pocket formed therein for the receipt of additional disposable gloves.

Abstract: A portable container for storing rounds of ammunition and which includes a housing having a plurality of separately partitioned resilient round supporting pads which function to safely, quietly and cooperatively retain the ammunition within the container and which progressively and partially eject the ammunition as the lid of the container is opened.

Abstract: A box, particularly suited to enclose a food or beverage when closed, and when opened to support the food or beverage as a suspended tray from a two point harness around the neck, by providing a food carrying base, reinforcing sides to stiffen the base against folding, and the top of the box being of a stiffened material having a length significantly longer than the height of the box, so that when folded in reverse, it forms an antitilt base when the box is suspended at two points adjacent the line or fold between the top and the base by a single strap around the neck of a wearer.

Abstract: The tackle box of the invention comprises a support member having structure for securing it to a front portion of the waist of a user, a first receptacle pivotally mounted to the support member and adapted to move between a closed position disposed upwardly against the support member and an open position disposed generally horizontally in front of the support member, and a supplemental cover and shelf member pivotally mounted to the receptacle for movement between a closed position disposed in overlying relationship to the receptacle and an open position disposed generally horizontally in front of the receptacle. A second receptacle is mounted to a front wall of the first receptacle and the contents thereof are accessible without opening the first receptacle, whereby items likely to be chosen more often may be stored in the second receptacle. A plurality of removable rods are frictionally retained to the shelf member for holding flies, hooks and other articles.

Abstract: An anti-theft pistol holster having a body casing with a lower muzzle end and an upper access opening, a yieldable member adjacent the muzzle end for yieldably seating the muzzle of a pistol, a rigid keeper member adjacent the upper opening in opposed relation to the yieldable means and being movable between a position of positive engagement with the butt of a pistol and a released position disengaged from the pistol butt.

Abstract: A holder for a speed square is cylindrically shaped to receive an edge of the square and allow the balance of the square to project out, away from the body. In one form, the slot in the square receives a curved tang, and the square rests on a cam surface so gravity urges the square around and down to a holding slot. A complementary slot prevents loss of the square when a person bends over. In another form of the holder, a straight slot receives the flanged edge of the square. In either case, the tool holder may have a flared base for greater stability when the holder is set on a flat surface.

Abstract: A plurality of appropriately sized and shaped containers and hooks are affixed to a belt in such a manner as to enable a person engaged in the light maintenance or janitorial profession and using such an apparatus to more efficiently perform his duties by means of the carriage of appropriate equipment and supplies at easily accessible locations around the perimeter of the belt.

Abstract: A carry case for a portable hand held appliance such as a radio unit is disclosed which is constructed of a soft resilient shock absorbing material and includes a retainer bracket of semirigid material affixed to the interior back wall of the case. This bracket includes a self locating means for centering the portable appliance within the case and a latch means spring biased to locate and retain the portable appliance within the carry case. The radio may be removed by a user's hand contacting an upwardly extending flange to clear the latch means and permit the radio to be removed from the case.

Abstract: A sheath for housing a retractable knife both in its retracted or unretracted state provided with a pair of pockets, one adapted to receive the knife blade and a second adapted to receive the knife when the blade is housed within its handle, and additionally capable of being folded into a more compact form when housing a retracted knife.

Abstract: Housing apparatus for a spring wound toy that includes a wrist band supported housing having a platform for supporting a spring wound toy, for example, a toy racing car, a cover hingedly mounted on the platform and resiliently urged to an open position, and a retractable ramp mounted on the housing. The lock member is a manually operated lock member, resiliently retained in a position to retain the cover in a closed position and upon being moved first releases the cover to permit it to move to an open position and then operates a toy release device to allow the toy to move off the platform. A cover slot, that in a cover closed position opens to the platform, is provided to have the toy winding stem extended therethrough and additionally to aid in restraining motion of the toy within the closure provided by the cover and platform.