Flaccid Strap-type Holding Means Extending Across Or About Article Patents (Class 224/250)
  • Publication number: 20040069824
    Abstract: A third device holder (310) having a third device holder strap (312) which has a third device holder back strap (312A) connected at a lower end thereof to a front and rear of a third device holder strap band (312B) forming a third device holder bottom strap (312B) therebetween. A third device holder strap right band (312R) is connected to a right side top rear end of the third device holder strap band (312B). A third device holder strap left band (312L) is connected to a left side top rear end of the third device holder strap band (312B). A third device holder strap upper strap (312D) is securely connected at a front distal end to top distal ends of the third device holder strap right band (312R) and the third device holder strap left band (312L). The third device holder strap upper strap (312D) is securely connected at a rear distal end to a top distal end of the third device holder back strap (312A).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2002
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventor: Todd Condiff
  • Patent number: 6694575
    Abstract: A sports glove holder for allowing a glove to be attached comfortably and securely to the belt of a player. The sports glove holder has loops for attaching the holder to the belt of the player. A hook and loop fastener allows the glove to be removably attached to the holder. The hook and loop fastener is attached to a machine-pressed indent in the main body using a material specific adhesive. This allows the device to withstand the repetitive removal of the glove without fear of the hook and loop fastener coming loose. The sports glove holder can be color coordinated with the uniform or outfit worn by the player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2004
    Inventor: Richard M. Martin
  • Patent number: 6685068
    Abstract: A case carries an inhaler holding a canister of medicant. An elastically radially deformable cylindrical sleeve is resiliently expandable to slidably axially receive and grip the inhaler. An elastically lengthwise deformable strap stretches diametrically across the sleeve to secure the canister against inadvertent release from the inhaler. A spring clip is connected to the sleeve by a loop for attaching and detaching the case to and from an external object such as a belt loop, fence wire, storage ring or the like. An aperture in the sleeve exposes a portion of the inhaler to display indices, such as the user's initials, uniform number or the like, suitable to distinguish any given inhaler from similar inhalers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Inventors: Brian E. Thompson, Kevin B. Raley
  • Patent number: 6666363
    Abstract: Luggage comprising a luggage case with wheels mounted on the case and a telescoping handle further includes an adjustable length shoulder strap which includes an auxiliary loop attachment for attaching the strap to the telescoping handle when the strap is not being used to avoid dragging of the strap or catching of the strap on the case wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Travel Caddy, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Michael Sanders
  • Publication number: 20030222110
    Abstract: A tying combination for package includes a handle, a pair of connecting plates, and two strings. The connecting plates are connected to two ends of the handle, and each has two slots substantially parallel to each other. The strings are connected to slots of a respective one of the connecting plates, and are each equipped with an adjustment member for adjusting length of the string with. A package can be lifted and carried by means of holding and lifting the handle when the strings are fastened around the package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2002
    Publication date: December 4, 2003
    Inventor: An-Chuan Chou
  • Patent number: 6655560
    Abstract: A tool accessory is provided in the form of a cordless tool holder adaptor which is capable of being secured to a cordless tool, particularly a cordless power tool having a handle member with a lower flanged end, in order to provide the tool with means to enable it to be suspended from a holding device. In particular, the cordless tool holder adaptor is secured to the lower end of the handle of a tool, such as a cordless power drill such that the tool can be suspended from a belt clip having a swivelable hook member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Inventor: Peter P. Kahn
  • Publication number: 20030136808
    Abstract: A device and method for carrying an object has a cradle that supports the object, one or more carrying straps attached to opposing ends of the cradle and forming a single lifting point, and one or more restraining straps attached to the carrying strap. The carrying strap may be detachably joined to form the single lifting point, and there may be a handle at the lifting point. The carrying straps and restraining straps may be adjustable in length. The device can be folded into a compact configuration for portability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Inventor: Rosa O. Kelson
  • Publication number: 20030121944
    Abstract: A tether that addresses the above and other deficiencies in the art, that is efficient to manufacture, and attractive in use. More specifically, the invention is directed to a tether including a ring, a first strap connected to the ring at a first point, a second strap coupled to one of the first strap and ring, and a releasable connector. The releasable connector is operable to releasably couple the first strap to the ring at a second point such that the first strap forms a variable sized opening for receiving an object or container. The invention is also directed to a tethered container assembly including the aforementioned tether and a container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Karla A. Scanlan, Karen A. Kuhn
  • Publication number: 20030085243
    Abstract: A tool accessory is provided in the form of a cordless tool holder adaptor which is capable of being secured to a cordless tool, particularly a cordless power tool having a handle member with a lower flanged end, in order to provide the tool with means to enable it to be suspended from a holding device. In particular, the cordless tool holder adaptor is secured to the lower end of the handle of a tool, such as a cordless power drill such that the tool can be suspended from a belt clip having a swivelable hook member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Publication date: May 8, 2003
    Inventor: Peter P. Kahn
  • Patent number: 6557737
    Abstract: A carrier for inhalant devices which are designed for personal usage which allows the inhalant to be easily attached to and carried by the user and which allows for operation of the inhalant without removing the same from the carrier. The carrier also selectively provides structure to removably attach a length of tubing thereto for directing the inhalant material from the inhalant device to the user's mouth as required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Inventor: Conniemarie Hanson
  • Patent number: 6550653
    Abstract: A carrying device configured to a person to comfortably and easily carry one or more articles such as beach chair, folding chair, bag, cooler, table, blanket, toy and floating device. The carrying device includes a shoulder strap connected to a substantially rigid support, which is connected to at least one carrying strap for releasably and selectively connecting and disconnecting one or more articles to the carrying device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Inventor: Kimberly S. Matthews
  • Patent number: 6546599
    Abstract: A golf glove saver device for drying out a golf glove wet from perspiration while playing on a golf course. The planar device is flexible and elongate, being foldable about a medial line to define first and second portions, each portion containing a magnet so that the device can be looped about a pocket, waistband, belt, or other article of clothing and secured by attraction of the magnets. A patch of hook and loop fastening material is attached to the outer face of the golf saver device. The golf glove is attachable to the hook and loop fastening material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Inventors: Ralph Pelt, Nellene Pelt
  • Patent number: 6547436
    Abstract: A carry bag includes a closable, free-standing pouch including a central storage area; a closure mechanism in the top face of the pouch; a cover including an open cover compartment for closely accommodating the pouch, the cover compartment including two compartment ends opposite each other, and at least two magnetic fasteners secured to a face of the pouch and to the cover compartment; wherein the pouch is removably insertable in one or more different covers; and wherein the cover includes one or two carry straps, one or two bottom straps, each bottom strap being attachable to or contiguous with a carry strap, and at least one tier which is perpendicular to and intersects at least one of the carry straps; and wherein the pouch is supportable by the bottom straps and the tiers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Inventor: Alice B. Sutton
  • Patent number: 6536639
    Abstract: A carrying strap for carrying a skateboard upon the back of a person attaches around the front truck and behind the back truck of a skateboard. The strap is worn diagonally across the chest of one's body with the skateboard flat side against one's back. The front surface of the strap has rings for attachment of skateboarding paraphernalia. The strap quickly attaches to the skateboard and fits snugly and comfortably against one's back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Inventor: Christopher B. Frank
  • Publication number: 20030052144
    Abstract: A body-worn harness for lifting and carrying cumbersome objects, wherein the lifting, carrying and movement of large and cumbersome objects is conducted with relative ease and efficiency. Said body-worn harness generally comprises shoulder straps, a waist strap and a harness in which the object to be carried is placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2001
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventor: Peter Vardi
  • Patent number: 6533150
    Abstract: An adjustable carrying pouch adapted to carry devices of varying sizes. A substantially rectangular pliable horizontal segment is integral with a vertical pliable segment. The horizontal segment includes a pair of retention flaps having a central segment disposed therebetween. The vertical segment depends from the central segment. Hook fastening members are secured to the inside surface of the horizontal segment at each retention flap. The hook fastening members are secured to the inside surface of the vertical segment in opposition to the central segment. Loop fastening members are secured to the outside surface of the horizontal segment at each retention flap in opposition to the hook fastening members. A belt loop or clip is mounted along the central segment on the outside surface of the horizontal segment. The hook and loop fastening members may be adjustably coupled to adapt to the size of the device to be carried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Inventors: Philip Frederick Margo, Joshua M Ginsberg-Margo
  • Patent number: 6523227
    Abstract: A shoulder mounted cord retaining clip including a shoulder pad portion positionable on a shoulder of a user. The shoulder pad portion has a forward end and a rearward end. A forward length of line adjustably extends outwardly of the forward end of the shoulder pad portion for attaching to a segment of the cord of the electrical appliance. A rearward length of line adjustably extends outwardly of the rearward end of the shoulder pad portion for attaching to a segment of the cord of the electrical appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Inventor: Lance Goodall
  • Publication number: 20030034366
    Abstract: A holder for a concealed handgun includes a resilient clip removeably attachable to a wearer's belt or waistband. Attached to the clip and supported thereby is a support strap which extends downward from the clip inside a wearer's pants or other garment. A Velcro® patch on a lower end of the support strap attaches to a matching patch attached to the grip of the handgun; the handgun has patches on either grip, allowing the handgun to be worn on either side of a person's body. A holder strap is sewn or otherwise attached to the support strap at approximately a right angle; the holder strap includes Velcro® tabs or patches so that it can be wrapped around the grip of a handgun to secure the handgun within the holder strap. Pulling upward on the clip removes both holder and handgun from within the wearer's clothing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2001
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventor: Wesley S. Sloan
  • Patent number: 6491196
    Abstract: A yoga mat holder is provided with a diamond-shaped leaf to hold a rolled-up yoga mat. The yoga mat holder has a quick-release buckle and webbing attached to the leaf to fasten the yoga mat to the diamond-shaped leaf. The yoga mat holder also has a shoulder strap and a waist strap attached to an adjustable webbing with another quick-release buckle to secure the holder across the chest of the wearer. The diamond-shaped leaf is folded around the rolled-up yoga mat and worn diagonally across the back of a person. Pockets are provided on the shoulder and waist straps to allow a person to access her belongings without removing or shifting the position of the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Inventor: Maria Coler
  • Publication number: 20020139823
    Abstract: A strap that can be wrapped around a notebook binder at right angles to its spine and separably attaches to the notebook binder and wraps around the notebook and overlaps itself and separably attaches to itself, and preferably, in its closed position, has carrying means as an integral part of the strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventor: Eric Johnson
  • Publication number: 20020139826
    Abstract: A carrying device configured to a person to comfortably and easily carry one or more articles such as beach chair, folding chair, bag, cooler, table, blanket, toy and floating device. The carrying device includes a shoulder strap connected to a substantially rigid support, which is connected to at least one carrying strap for releasably and selectively connecting and disconnecting one or more articles to the carrying device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventor: Kimberly S. Matthews
  • Patent number: 6454146
    Abstract: An improved cell phone holder has a fixed, substantially horizontal, phone pocket with an open end, the phone pocket sized to firmly hold the phone at the waist of a user when not in use, yet quickly release the phone through the open end when needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Inventor: Joshua M. Alis
  • Patent number: 6443338
    Abstract: A bottled drink carrier apparatus is provided for supporting a bottle containing a drink product at a position upon a user's neck or shoulder or attached to a belt loop. The apparatus includes a strap assembly forming a loop having upper and lower end portions, a cable having ends that are attached to the lower portion of the strap assembly. The cable forms a closed noose with a slide below the strap. A slide is provided for tightening the noose about a bottle to be supported, the slide frictionally engaging the cable at least in the locking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Giacona Container Company
    Inventor: Corrado Giacona, III
  • Patent number: 6427886
    Abstract: A strap device for manually transporting a standard substantially rectangular cooler. The device includes a first elongated strap assembly connected to a second elongated strap assembly, wherein the first and second strap assemblies are oriented substantially perpendicular to each other and are both adapted to releasably lockingly engage the cooler. A shoulder strap assembly extends from the strap device and is adapted to releasably lockingly couple the strap device to a wearer. The shoulder strap assembly preferably extends from the second strap assembly to releasably lockingly connect to the first strap assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Inventor: Robert E. Essex
  • Publication number: 20020084295
    Abstract: A portable carrier adapted for releasable connection to the human body and adapted to carry an auxiliary item such as keys, Mace™, pepper spray, or the like, includes a base strap having first and second parts of a hook and loop type fastener secured thereto. The strap is adapted to be wrapped around a part of the human body and secured to itself to releasably secure the strap to the human body at a desired location. The strap includes means in the form of an attachment loop, a cylindrical pocket, or a pouch adapted to releasably retain the auxiliary item in a manner for rapid-access by the user of the carrier. Alternatively, the auxiliary item may be adapted to directly attach to the base strap itself.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2001
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Delores O Martindale, John Martindale
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20020053580
    Abstract: A bow holder for holding an archer's bow includes a leg-engaging member and a bow receiving member. The leg engaging member selectively engages the bow holder to the archer's leg. The bow receiving member is coupled to the leg engaging member for receiving an end portion of the bow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2001
    Publication date: May 9, 2002
    Inventor: Sam Charles
  • Publication number: 20020046984
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a beverage container holder which is small and flexible and, thus, easily stored. The holder is comprised of a support member having first and second loops, an adjustment means for attaching a beverage container to the first loop of the support member and a clip attached to the second loop of the support member for removably securing the holder to a user's clothes or accessories. In use, the first loop of the support member is placed around the top of a drink container, such as a water bottle or a 20 oz. beverage container, the adjustment means is used to secure the first loop to the top of the beverage container and the clip is removably attached to the user. The clip can either be attached to the user's clothing or it may be attached to an accessory, such as a purse or a backpack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2001
    Publication date: April 25, 2002
    Inventor: Steve Cheatwood
  • Patent number: 6375052
    Abstract: The weapon holding straps are a pair of nylon straps adapted for holding and readily releasing a firearm or bow across a hunter's lap while sitting on the ground or in a tree. Each nylon strap is formed from a leg strap and a weapon retainer strap of nylon webbing material attached together in cruciform fashion. The ends of each nylon strap have hook and loop material attached thereto. The leg strap is wrapped around the hunter's leg, the weapon retainer strap is wrapped around the firearm or bow. One strap is placed around the right leg and the other strap is placed around the left leg, the straps securing opposite ends of the firearm or bow, leaving the hunter's hands free while keeping the weapon readily accessible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Inventor: Fred B. Keton
  • Patent number: 6375056
    Abstract: A holster belt for frictionally fitting over a shoulder and against the chest and back of an individual, said holster belt having: an elongated elastic band having releasable hooking first and second clamp buckles at its opposite ends for attachment to opposite sides of a wearer's waist belt, a generally open holster assembly, mounted at the end portion of said elastic band proximate said first clamp buckle for supporting and retaining a box-like article against the wearer's chest, said holster assembly formed by a belt loop of the holster belt; at least one elastic loop strip being transversely mounted to an intermediate section of said belt loop to accommodate and releasably retain against accidental release said box-like article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Inventor: Jacques Henri
  • Publication number: 20020043545
    Abstract: A holder for a portable electronic device such as a mobile phone comprising a carrier 1 with a neck strap 3 connected thereto. A microphone 5 and an earphone 4 and are electrically connectable to a mobile phone 6 or other portable electronic device by means of an electrical connector 22 provided on a connector 2 at the base of a pocket 12 in which the phone is located. The pocket 12 has a strap 11 extending therefrom with a clip 13 at one end with male connectors 14 thereon which cooperate with female connectors 21 on the connector part 2 to retain the phone 6 in the pocket 12.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2001
    Publication date: April 18, 2002
    Inventor: Cheng-Tsai Tang
  • Patent number: 6371346
    Abstract: The accessory is designed to interchange between a waist belt that is fully portable and a sling that can carry large or bulky equipment such as inline skates and snowboards. Hence, the accessory has a dual use nature. The accessory is composed of an elongated belt with connector members on opposite ends and two open and closeable cargo-carrying loops attached along the length of the belt. At least one of the cargo-carrying loops is attached to the belt via a sliding buckle. The sliding buckle can slide and lock the attached cargo-carrying loop to any available point on the elongated belt. Acting as a waist belt, the accessory is completely portable and allows the user to convert the accessory into an equipment-carrying sling at any alternative location. Acting as a sling, the accessory can be adapted into two different configurations. Both configurations use a shoulder of the user as a fulcrum in which to balance carded equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Inventor: Sanjiv Ranjan Sharma
  • Patent number: 6367753
    Abstract: An assembly of a slide to a bracket which effectuates engagement of a pony tank to a main tank of scuba diving equipment in which the assembly is achieved under spring urgency, and wherein to disengage the two tanks all that is required is finger pressure applied in opposition to the spring urgency which contributes to rapidity in the disengagement or a quick release of the pony tank from the main tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2002
    Inventor: Daniel T. Berg
  • Patent number: 6347730
    Abstract: An apparatus for carrying articles on one's back having a bottom and upstanding wall for resting against the back of the user with cooperating strapping systems overlying each other and extending between the bottom and upstanding wall for retaining the articles within the confines of the straps and a transparent sheet protector for overlying the contents to protect the contents from inclement weather.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Inventor: Robert J. Frederick
  • Publication number: 20020005418
    Abstract: The bottle-connector connects a bottle to an individual, back-pack or clothing. The bottle is of the type having a neck in which an annular groove or ridge is formed. The connector has a resilient O-ring having an opening in which the neck is received. A collar is provided for adjusting the opening to an effective size such that the O-ring is snugly accommodated in the groove where the bottle has a groove or to an effective size smaller than the outer diameter of said ridge where the bottle has a ridge such that the O-ring is securely connected to the bottle. The connector also has a rigid ring connected to the O-ring and a strap or clip for connecting the rigid ring to the individual or to his back-pack or clothing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2001
    Publication date: January 17, 2002
    Inventors: Michel Gilbert Levesque, Madison Clova Levesque
  • Patent number: 6330430
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2001
    Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (publ)
    Inventor: Henrik Jensfelt
  • Publication number: 20010035444
    Abstract: An improved cell phone holder has a fixed, substantially horizontal, phone pocket with an open end, the phone pocket sized to firmly hold the phone at the waist of a user when not in use, yet quickly release the phone through the open end when needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventor: Joshua M. Alis
  • Publication number: 20010030211
    Abstract: The weapon holding straps are a pair of nylon straps adapted for holding and readily releasing a firearm or bow across a hunter's lap while sitting on the ground or in a tree. Each nylon strap is formed from a leg strap and a weapon retainer strap of nylon webbing material attached together in cruciform fashion. The ends of each nylon strap have hook and loop material attached thereto. The leg strap is wrapped around the hunter's leg, the weapon retainer strap is wrapped around the firearm or bow. One strap is placed around the right leg and the other strap is placed around the left leg, the straps securing opposite ends of the firearm or bow, leaving the hunter's hands free while keeping the weapon readily accessible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2001
    Publication date: October 18, 2001
    Inventor: Fred B. Keton
  • Publication number: 20010022161
    Abstract: A device for detachably connecting a flashlight to a retractable leash. The device includes a flexible elongated base member having a top and a bottom side. An elastic member attached to the top side of the elongate member- creates an aperture there between for removably inserting a flashlight. Two straps are attached to the bottom of the based member for detachably connecting the elongated base member to a handle of the retractable leash.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2001
    Publication date: September 20, 2001
    Inventors: Antone Macedo, Peter A. Russo
  • Patent number: 6279794
    Abstract: A plastic container bottle provided with carrying means. The bottle is composed of a neck portion of thick wall that has a step below a support ring formed around a lower portion of the neck portion and projecting therefrom and a ring-shaped groove between the step and the support ring, and a flat-shaped body portion of thin wall with shoulder portions extending to both sides from the base of the neck portion, that are formed integrally by stretch blow molding process. The carrying means is composed of a rectangular insertion plate having a width at least substantially the same as the outer diameter of the neck portion and a fitting portion at an end thereof that are integrally formed from a flexible thermoplastic material in an L-shape, the fitting portion having a pair of holding pieces of the same shapes with inner circumference thereof having the same diameter as the diameter of the ring-shaped groove and end opening being narrower than the diameter of the ring-shaped groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Vijay Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Motoaki Miyazaki
  • Patent number: 6279804
    Abstract: A strap attachment system having a stiffened flexible strap with a first end anchored to a pouch and a free end configured for positioning around a belt and releasable attachment to the pouch, such as with hook-and-loop fasteners. The stiffened flexible strap is formed from webbing that has the hook portion of the hook-and-loop fastening system attached thereto, preferably by stitching. A stiffener having a shaped end is positioned between the hook portion and the webbing to provide some rigidity to the webbing. The stiffened flexible strap is more easily threaded around a belt to form a connecting loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Inventor: Ron Gregg
  • Patent number: 6266910
    Abstract: A holder for a hunting rifle or other weapon is comprised of a pair of identical assemblies, each of which is adapted to be secured to an individual's thigh. Secured to an individual's thighs, these two assemblies provide a convenient holder for supporting a rifle or other weapon in a position across the individual's lap, thereby freeing the individual's hands to perform other tasks. The weapon, however, is still advantageously positioned so that the individual has ready access to the weapon should game suddenly appear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Inventor: Ray L. Horine
  • Patent number: 6264081
    Abstract: A utility belt that includes a number of retaining rings for securing desirable tools to the utility belt as need that further included a cover strap for each of the retaining rings so that all unused retaining rings can be secured to minimize snagging of the retaining ring and possible death or injury to a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Inventors: Jeffrey J. Wojciak, David Lis, Timothy Landingham
  • Patent number: 6237820
    Abstract: A generally rectangular sheet which has a plurality of holes arranged in vertical and horizontal rows is secured into any of a variety of different sized sleeves. This may be accomplished by the use of a lace or strand being woven through overlying holes, by the use of two-piece rivets, or by the use of nubs extending from a first surface adjacent one edge of the sheet being received in holes adjacent the opposite edge. A bottom for the sleeve can be formed by interweaving the strand or by a separate bottom member that is attached by two-piece rivets or arms. These arms may be received in a horizontal row of holes directly or nubs on the arms may extend into the holes. The attachment nubs can be shaped to be received in complimentarily shaped holes in the sheet and may involve a sliding into a recess sized to receive a head portion of a button. An extending tab can be used to secure the personal carrier to a belt or shoulder strap to secure it to a portion of the body of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Inventor: Ronald P. Saxton
  • Patent number: 6213365
    Abstract: A painter's utility belt is comprised of an elongated sash with a widened middle portion embedded with lumbar support inserts. The ends of the sash are releasably attached by a buckle on an adjustable strap. A strip of reinforcing webbing is attached longitudinally on the sash. Loops are formed along the webbing for holding tools, such as a scraper and screwdrivers. A pocket is centered on the sash for holding a sanding block. A pair of vertical loops closed with buckles are attached near the ends of the sash for holding caulking guns, tape, or paint cans. A pair of D-rings are attached to the webbing near the opposite ends for holding a hammer, a rag, etc. A pair of combination pockets are releasably attached to the sash in positions corresponding to the hip positions on the user. The combination pockets are each comprised of a paint pocket lined with a liquid resistant material for holding paint, and a plurality of tool pockets for holding tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Inventors: David Stocke, Ronald B. Stein
  • Patent number: 6209765
    Abstract: A coin-holder accessory for use at casinos and like establishments comprising an adjustable belt adapted to circumscribe the user's waist and be lockable in place thereabout and having a strip portion secured thereto. The strip portion has a obverse surface bearing a layer of pressure sensitive adhesive having a detachable protective sheet disposed thereacross and which, when removed, exposes the adhesive layer and enables the strip to be bonded to a coin-cup holder adjacent the upper lip thereof. The cup thus mounted to the belt and the belt customized to the user's waist and buckled enables the wearer to support many coins in the cup which is maintained in a vertical position adjacent wearer's abdomen to prevent spillege while enabling the wearer to vigilantly protect the contents of the cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Inventor: Patricia Ann King
  • Patent number: 6196431
    Abstract: A inhaler carrier device for making readily available at least one inhaler when needed. The inhaler carrier device includes a support member having a back wall which includes a bottom flap portion and a top flap portion, and further includes a front cover having end portions securely attached along opposite edges of the back wall, and having a front wall which is spaced from the back wall with the front wall having a pair of slots in the bottom edge thereof, and also includes two loop members securely attached to the back side of the back wall for receiving a belt, and further includes two fastener members, one being attached to the back side of the back wall and the other being attached to the end of the strap member. One or two inhalers can be placed inside the support member with the bottom flap portion being folded over a open bottom of the support member and with the top flap portion being folded over an open top of the support member, and carried about a user's waist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Inventor: Danny T. Underhill
  • Patent number: 6182874
    Abstract: An apparatus and system for carrying a weight-bearing object, such as a golf bag, has a hip belt member for supporting the weight bearing object and reducing the load on the user's back and shoulders. An attachment member is coupled to the hip belt member for attaching the hip belt member to the weight-bearing object, and a belt fastener connects the hip belt member about the user's waist. Additional shoulder straps can be utilized to lift the object and stabilize and reduce movement of the weight-bearing object about the user. Hip belt members and shoulder pads can have vent slots for ventilation and improved comfort, while being worn in hot weather. Hip belt members and shoulder pads can have heat storage material added to cool the user, while being worn in hot weather.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Inventor: K. Thomas Feldman, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6176407
    Abstract: An ammunition pouch 10 for carrying and protecting ammunition having a tubular shaped, resilient, elastic body 20 that is adaptable to be worn either slipped over a belt 130, the end of a firearm 120 or carried freely. The body 20 has an upper flap 30 for opening or closing access to the ammunition 140; a number of retaining slots 100 for retaining individual pieces of ammunition 140 such as shells; a rear pocket 150 for storing other paraphernalia such as a lighter, keys or sunglasses; and a connecting means 90 such as VELCRO® for closing and protecting the pouch 10. The pouch 10 is constructed of a lightweight, waterproof, camouflage print material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Assignee: Innovative Sports, Inc.
    Inventors: Brent Jones, Phillip Durham