Abstract: The present invention has a single harness strap loop, which is placed diagonally across the body from one shoulder to the opposite hip, similar to bandoleer. At the hip an open hook is provided. This hooks on to the ring provided at the base of most power tools. A lanyard is attached to the harness at the back and has a clip at the other end. The clip also attaches to the ring on the power tool. The lanyard can be made of stretchable cord to reduce the jerk on the wearer if the tool falls. A clip is attached next to the hook to attach the harness to a belt or belt loop on the wearer to prevent rotation of the harness. The harness is adjustable to allow for sizing.

Abstract: A novel hanger, kit and method for hanging holiday lights on structures such as Christmas trees. The hanger includes a belt clip or other mount that is adapted to temporarily mount on a person, and a horizontal arm upon which cordage can be wound. The hanger includes a plug retainer which holds the end of the plug. The arm includes a plurality of detents or notches formed therein and spaced apart to partition the separate loops of cordage. The hanger is preferably made from an insulated rigid material such as an insulated wire frame to provide a strong structure but yet one that will not conduct electricity that could otherwise shock the individual to which the hanger is mounted. Utilizing the hanger, first the flexible cordage is looped around the hanger into multiple loops and the hanger is temporarily mounted on a person, such as by clipping the hanger on the belt of the individual. Then, the cordage is removed from the hanger as necessary to install the cordage on a structure.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a base plate having features enabling mounting on a person's belt or pocket. A cradling device is adapted for receiving a hand tool and for clamping the hand tool A biasing device is adapted for moving the tool clamping device between a tool receiving position and a tool clamping position so as to make the tool available for use and to place the tool within reach when it is needed respectively. When the tool is removed from the clamping device the it is automatically unclamped. When the tool is placed into the clamping device it is automatically clamped in place.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ergonomically correct harness for transporting loads. The harness comprises a pair of arcuately shaped pieces which fit over the shoulders of a user. Attached to the rear of the arcuately shaped pieces are two rearwardly extending arms. The rearwardly extending arms are connected at a distal end to a load support arm. Mechanisms for allowing a load to be carried by the harness are attached to the load support arm. Attached to the front of the arcuately shaped shoulder pieces are members for adjusting the position of the harness on the user's shoulders. By adjusting the position of the harness via these members, one can lift a load attached to the harness. The harness of the present invention allows a user to lift a load and transport it using his/her chest muscles, arm muscles, and shoulder muscles. It is not necessary for a user to use his/her knees to lift the load. Further, the back of the user can be kept straight as the user transports the load.

Abstract: A compact and versatile device designed to aid the safe lifting and carrying (in an upright position) of large and awkward man-made sheet materials used in the construction industry, so developed to reduce the hazardous and tiring act of bending the back or legs in order to lift heavy sheet materials in common use. The tool is made of strong and durable materials, whilst remaining small enough to be carried easily on the person, so remaining ready for immediate use and consequently more likely to be used than some other, sometimes complicated, devices already on the market. The device consists of a strong carrying shoe suitable to support the lower edge of the sheet material, with a loop of strong but flexible webbing strap which is secured through a purpose-made slot in the carrying shoe. This strap, when wrapped around the operatives hand or wrist, forms an easy means by which a board may then be lifted clear of the ground, and carried away to another place.

Abstract: A hanger for displaying a leash, including a main body with a horizontal hook for engaging a spring latch of the leash and a vertical hook for engaging a loop handle of the leash. The vertical hook is connected to said main body and includes a second support arm having a first end in connection with said main body and a second end opposite said first end, said second support arm located approximately along the vertical plane and constructed to support the spring latch, said second hook further includes one or more extension arms connecting said second end to said main body so that said vertical hook forms a loop with said main body; and wherein one of said one or more extension arms includes a slot such that the latch can engage said second support arm by entering the loop through the slot.

Abstract: A combined work-belt with detachable pouches for holding small tools and supplies, and an organizing pouch storage unit. The work-belt is made from strong, flexible material and includes a plurality of apertures with grommets extending along its length. Each of the pouches has two heavy duty metal hooks for supporting the pouch on two of the apertures. The organizing pouch storage unit also contains a plurality of apertures for accepting the hooks of the pouches. Each of the pouches has a storage location on the unit with indicia provided to indicate the contents of the pouch normally stored at that location. The pouches are provided in various shapes and sizes for holding hardware, tools or supplies and include two apertures along their bottom edge, for consecutively attaching another pouch to the bottom of the first pouch. This consecutive attachment can be repeated several times such that a plurality of pouches is suspended from a single pouch location on either the storage unit or the work-belt.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an improved box-belt attachment system (15) for attaching a box (16) having a lid (21) to a belt (18). In the preferred embodiment, the attachment comprises a box loop (19) and a belt loop (20), whereby the lid of a box may be folded over the box loop and the belt loop may engage a user's belt. The box loop and belt loop may be formed from a continuous wire member comprised of a flexible elastic material. The elastic material may be spring steel having a substantially circular cross-section. The lid may include two male connections (22) and the back panel (23) of the box may contain two corresponding female connections (24), whereby the lid may be temporarily attached to the back panel of the box. The box may include a reinforced crease (25).

Abstract: A speed square holder including an elongated vertically disposed body member having a top spring clip and a bottom spring clip offset and connected by an intermediate portion. A top mount is pivotally attached to the top spring clip and a bottom mount is pivotally attached to the bottom spring clip. Spring biased top and bottom lever buttons are pivotally attached to the intermediate portion and are disposed in contacting relationship with the respective top and bottom mounts. In use, the top spring clip is positioned over a tool belt or nail pocket with the top lever button in contact with the top edge of the belt or pocket. Downward pressure on the top spring clip forces the top button up and forces the pivoting top mount open to receive the edge of the belt or pocket. The speed square is then positioned over the bottom spring clip in contact with the bottom button. Downward pressure is applied to force the bottom button down and force the bottom pivot mount open to receive the square.

Abstract: A holder for a push pole for maintaining a push pole within reach of a user includes a push pole holding portion and a mounting portion. The push pole holding portion is dimensioned to releasably hold the push pole. The mounting portion is configured to be positioned on the user's body.

Abstract: An athletic ball carrying pouch and belt for holding and transporting any lightweight ball, such as, a basketball, soccer ball or volleyball, to the park, playground or gym, comprising a plurality of panels attached together to form a first hemisphere and a second hemisphere and an accessible volume therein, a releasable fastener attached to said first and second hemispheres for providing and denying access to the volume and an adjustable belt for securing the pouch around a person's waist while the wearer is walking, jogging, running or riding a bicycle, moped or motorcycle.

Abstract: A holster supports a shotgun in an opened condition at a shooter's side. A pair of rods extend between front and rear walls. The rear wall has a tongue for mounting the holster proximate the shooter's waist. The walls are spaced to receive the pivotally connected barrel and stock portions of the shotgun therebetween so as to prevent the shotgun from sliding off the rods. The rods are spaced by a distance less than the distance between the breach sides of the forearm and the trigger guard of the shotgun in the closed condition and greater than the combined heights of the forearm and the trigger guard so that, when the barrel and stock portions are at rest on the rods, the weight of the barrel portion causes the breach side of the trigger guard to engage against the rod on which the stock portion rests so as to prevent forward rotation of the shotgun off the rods while the weight of the barrel portion prevents rearward rotation of the shogun off the rods.

Abstract: A stethoscope supporting device is provided including a back plate and front portion for securing a stethoscope to the back plate. Connected to the back plate is a clip for securing the same on an article of clothing.

Abstract: A tool-toting device for carrying and retaining a hand tool comprising a clip, a swivel element and a U-shaped hook, the clip being capable of attachment to a belt, such as a tool belt. The swivel element is swivelably connected to the clip by conventional means, such as a semi-tubular rivet such that it freely swivels about a 360.degree. axis, while the U-shaped hook is rotatably connected to the swivel element by means of a jam nut-acorn nut arrangement such that it is capable of rotating about a 360.degree. axis. In this manner, a tool hanging from the U-shaped hook will swivel about the 360.degree. axis, thereby maintaining its center of gravity as the user moves about a construction area. The user can re-position the hook for comfort and accessibility simply by rotating the hook about its axis.

Abstract: A clearing saw harness device comprising a pad, to which the clearing saw is detachably attachable, for bearing against a person's body, a harness for the pad, and a helical spring for attaching the pad to the harness for at least partially absorbing forces transmitted from the clearing saw. The pad comprises two flexible plate elements which are formed and interconnected to each other along opposed edge portions respectively thereof so that one of the plate elements is substantially planar and an other is curved. The harness includes a band which passes through a ring and both of a pair of slots in the pad. An end portion of the spring is attached to the ring and an other end portion of the spring is attached to the pad.

Abstract: A storage box structure for hanging on a waist belt, which includes an elongated box body having an inner plate and a partition plate attached to the inner plate. An opening is provided in the inner plate and a hook passes through the opening. The hook is connected to one end of a rope that passes through a hole in the bottom of the storage box and extends from the interior of the box body to the outside of the box body. The other end of the rope is secured to the bottom of the box body by a snap. The box body also has provided with an insulation slot formed on a back wall thereof that can receive the free end of the hook. Engagement and disengagement of the hook with the insertion slot can be controlled by and the rope. The storage box can be firmly attached to a waist belt without dropping and without taking off the waist belt. In addition, when in use on a waist belt, the storage box can freely move up and down for accommodating a user's movements without causing any discomfort to the user.

Abstract: A belt arrangement for carrying a hand-held working tool has a back plate for positioning on the back of the operator using the working tool. The back plate has an upper end and a lower end. Shoulder straps are connected to the upper end of the back plate. The shoulder straps have forward ends. A lateral strap is connected to the back plate and loops forwardly. The lateral strap has a forward end. A support plate for supporting the working tool is positioned opposite the lateral strap. The support plate has a support strap having a first end connected to the lateral strap. A hip belt is connected to the lower end of the back plate and has a first portion looping forwardly from the back plate and connected to the first end of the support strap. The forward end of the lateral strap, the forward ends of the shoulder straps, and a free end of the first portion of the hip belt are positioned separate from one another. A connecting strap for each one of the forward ends of the shoulder straps is provided.

Abstract: A hands-free carrier for supporting a plurality of handled shopping bags. The carrier includes a U-shaped carrier body having a base and a pair of opposed legs joined thereto. Each of the legs terminates in a free end. Formed on each of the free ends is a hook. Each hook curves in a direction toward the base of the carrier body. The carrier body is adapted to be supported by a user with the base passing over the forearm of the user, and the hooks disposed substantially below the forearm. Each of the hooks may be inserted through the handle of a loaded shopping bag, thus allowing the user to carry the shopping bags while retaining free use of the hand.

Abstract: A three in one belt pack having in combination a conventional pack, a cushion-flap, and a belt. The cushion-flap selectively attaches via hook and loop fasteners to the belt on the inside of the pack, if the pack is being worn. When attached to the belt inside the pack the cushion-flap can be rolled up and placed inside the pack for storage. The user has the option of using a cushion-flap having a humorous design, school logo or message thereupon. When used in protection or display mode, the cushion-flap functions as a seat comfortable, waterproof cushion, a walking display and as a protective barrier shielding the user's clothing from becoming soiled due to filthy chairs or benches. The cushion-flap is made of a double sided nylon neoprene material, preferably, is waterproof and thermal. The pack is detachable from the belt and has an assortment of compartments dimensioned and configured to contain various items.

Abstract: A portable case for belongings comprises a case body of leather and a cover lid of metal to protect the belongings within the case body. The case body and protective cover lid are hinged together and are disengageable from each other at the hinge so that both case body itself and the cover lid can be replaced with new ones. The case can be used as a carrier for a cigarette lighter or a portable telephone, as a waist bag for miscellaneous articles, as a hand or shoulder bag, as a rucksack, as one of a pair of panniers, and as a tool carrier for a two-wheeled vehicle. A protective cloth bag may be provided on the cover lid, and the cover lid may also be provided with an external key carrier.

Abstract: A pack for safely securing personal items below stadium seating at sporting events includes a flexible sack including one or more pockets that can be sealed by a closure flap. One of such pockets may be used to contain a seat cushion to be placed upon such stadium seating. A fastening system is provided for securing the flexible sack to the underside of the stadium seating. The fastening system may include hooked members secured by elastic straps to opposing ends of the pack. Alternatively, the fastening system may include straps secured to the sack and which extend around and above the stadium seat. The pack may include a handle, shoulder strap, or a pair of arm straps to aid in carrying the pack to or from a stadium.

Abstract: A carrying adaptor for a compound bow includes an elongate body member, a catch member securely fastened to the body member and having a hook-like member for receiving and holding a flexible support member such as a strap, and a sleeve slidably mounted upon the exterior of the body member for retaining the flexible support member with the hook-like member.

Abstract: An article holder apparatus includes a flexible strap member which has a longitudinal strap axis. A loop retention assembly is connected to the flexible strap member for maintaining the flexible strap member in a loop configuration. A clip assembly is connected to the flexible strap member. The clip assembly has a longitudinal clip axis. A strap guide is connected to the clip assembly for receiving a portion of the flexible strap member and for orienting the longitudinal strap axis in parallel with the longitudinal clip axis. The loop retention assembly includes female lock member connected to a first end of the flexible strap member and a complimentary male lock member connected to a second end of the flexible strap member. The loop retention assembly further includes a loop-size adjustment assembly. The loop-size adjustment assembly includes an exterior frame portion and a transverse rib member extending across two portions of the exterior frame portion.

Abstract: A support apparatus (10) for supporting the weight of a musical instrument such as a saxophone (S) on the back and hips of a musician (M) is provided. A clip (12) engages a rear portion of a musician's belt (B) or pants (P). A pair of substantially rigid members (30a,30b) extend from the clip (12) and contact the musician's back (MB). The substantially rigid members (30a,30b) each include a curved portion (34a,34b), opposite the clip (12), that extends over and at least partially around the shoulders (S1,S2) of a musician (M). The distal end (36a,36b) of each member (30a,30b) lies adjacent a front portion (FP) of the musician (M). A strap assembly (50) is connected to the distal ends (36a,36b) of the substantially rigid members (30a,30b). A musical instrument clip (56) is connected to the strap assembly (50) and releasably attaches an instrument such as a saxophone (S) to the apparatus (10).

Abstract: A cord holding harness includes a suspender-like strap arrangement fitting over the upper torso of the user and has a sleeve attached to one of the straps carrying a hook for engaging the cord of an appliance. A clip is attached to the straps so as to be normally positioned at the back of the wearer when the harness is in place so that the electrical cord of a tool or appliance can be retained out of the way of the appliance user.

Abstract: A tool-toting device facilitating the carrying and retention by a workman of a hand tool having a clip for attaching the device to a belt such as a workman's tool-belt. A rigid hook depends through fastening means from the clip and has the ability to swivel as the workman moves to maintain the center of gravity of a tool attached to the hook. Rigidity of the hook ensures that the workman will be able to replace the tool onto the toting device or to remove it therefrom singlehandedly. Further, the hook is rotatably positionable to permit the workman to position his tool in a comfortable fashion.

Abstract: A beverage and food holder to be supported around the neck of the user and hang adjacent the chest of the user and having a sliding drawer member for receiving food, an adjustable sliding cup holder for detachably holding a variety of sizes of beverage cups and a clip means for retaining material such as a sports program.

Abstract: A bow holder which can attach to any hunter's waist either through belt loops or by tucking behind the belt or inside the waistband of the hunter's pants. The bow holder is built on a stabilizing plate which extends downward to support the holder against the hunter's leg. The bow rests on top of a generally horizontal base area, held from slipping sideways by a lip. The base is provided with a notch to receive the bow's stabilizer bar or a simple bolt screwed into the stabilizer bar fitting. The notch is preferably inclined to the vertical, such that the bow string is inclined inwardly toward the hunter's upper body, and the stabilizer bar or nocked arrow point is angled outwardly from the hunter's leg. The provision of a second angled notch on the opposite side of the base from the first notch allows the bow to be carried with its center of gravity either in front of or behind the holder, which changes the angle of the bow axis from a tilted-forward "ready" position to a tilted-back "transport" position.

Abstract: The belt mounted tool hanger comprises a base member having a slot therein through and within which a portion of a workman's belt can be engaged and a hook which extends from a end edge of the base member, across same, and to a level above the height to which the base member extends.

Abstract: A belt supported tool holder for operably securing a tool onto a belt, comprising: a first support element having slots for adjustably positioning the first support element on a belt. The first support element includes a flat planar front surface and a flat planar rear surface. A mounting plate element is fixably secured to the first support element and includes a substantially planar upper surface and a substantially planar lower surface. Screws, bolts, rivets or other fastening elements are used for securing the mounting plate element to the first support element. A hook shaped retaining member is secured to the mounting plate element and a back support element is fixably secured to the flat planar rear surface of the first support element and to the mounting plate element. A detachable hook is provided for attachment to the tool and to the hook shaped retaining member.

Abstract: A multi-purpose front/back pack apparatus having the primary elements of 1) a front pack assembly; 2) a pack and gun carrier frame; 3) a gun and cartridge carrier assembly mounted on the pack and gun carrier frame; 4) a shoulder strap assembly connected to the front pack assembly and the pack and gun carrier frame; 5) a back pack assembly; and 6) a support belt member operable to interconnect the back pack assembly to the front pack assembly. The front pack assembly is provided with an expandable main pack bag and can be utilized with a gun and cartridge carrier assembly for conveyance of a gun member.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a tool holder 10 is provided for carrying a cutting implement, such as a pair of lopping shears 15, having a plurality of blades 16a and 16b attached by a pivot 18 to a pair of elongated handles 20a and 20b. The tool holder includes a support backing 12, containing a plurality of vertically extending slots 34a and 34b. A waist belt 32 may be passed through the vertically extending slots so that the tool holder may be suspended from the waist belt. A support frame 42 is also attached to the support backing. A rigid cap 14 for housing the blades 16a and 16b of the lopping shears 15 is fastened to the support frame 42 and the support backing 12. The rigid cap comprises a convex surface having a longitudinal edge 14a and a latitudinal edge 14b, wherein the longitudinal edge is attached to the support backing 12.

Abstract: A rifle sling support apparatus including an elongated belt securement strap having a base end, a tip end, and a securement mechanism affixed to the ends for securing the strap in a closed loop configuration about a belt fastened about a user's waist; a hook having an upper end, a lower end, a bend therebetween, and a pair of opposed cutouts formed on the bend and with each cutout sized for receiving a pistol grip or a stock of a rifle; and a hook angle adjustment mechanism secured between the belt securement strap and hook for adjusting the angular position of the hook with respect to the belt securement strap.

Abstract: An apparatus for carrying multiple pairs of handcuffs comprising a wristlet retaining member attachable to a belt. The retaining member shaped to define a wristlet receiving slot dimensioned to slidably receive a portion of one of the handcuffs. The retaining member including a biasing portion and a rigid portion with one end of the rigid portion overlapping one end of the biasing portion such that the biasing portion is positioned inwardly adjacent the second end of the rigid portion.

Abstract: A hand protector for fishing has a thumb portion which includes material on at least the inner or pad side of the thumb, for the direct engagement of the teeth of a typical game or sport fish for the support and carriage thereof. The teeth engaging material may be any suitable pile type material comprising a multitude of small loops; the loop portion of hook and loop fastening material (e. g., Velcro, tm) may be used. The thumb portion of the protector also provides complete protection for the thumb of a wearer of the device, from possible injury from the teeth of the fish. In an alternative embodiment, the protector includes a glove covering most of the hand and providing for greater comfort in colder conditions. The four fingertips of the glove embodiment are open, to provide for good tactile feel for the user of the glove.

Abstract: A holder for implements such as a mortal board, which is to be horizontally positioned, knives, such as broad, spackle, and shear knives, which are to be positioned at an angle, and a roll of drywall tape, vertically positioned. Holder comprises a back plate to secure implements, and a second plate in which the implement holder is temporarily attached to the user, more specifically, the waist area of the user. The mortar board is inserted into the Y-shaped slots which are horizontally aligned to the back plate and are disposed in spaced relationship. The knives are inserted into the compression loaded slots having adjacent relationship and positioned at an angle from the back plate. The tape is inserted into the J-shaped hook which is spaced away from the back plate to allow for the tapes positioning and removal to and from the implement holder. The parts which comprise the implement holder are made from a rigid material, preferably aluminum.

Abstract: A wallpaper work belt and accessories including an adjustable waist belt having various tool holders disposed thereon. Tool holders include a smoothing brush holder for right or left handed dispositions, a seam roller holder, a specialized edger, and a cleaning cloth holder. An angular disposition of the smoothing brush holder facilitates insertion and extraction of the smoothing brush during use. The smoothing brush holder and edger holder are detachably affixed to the waist belt and may be removed and cleaned using conventional hot water cleaning techniques.

Abstract: A portable device is disclosed which when placed on the shoulder enables the user to comfortably carry bags with handles and objects with hooked handles. This device comprises two rectangular shaped identical half-bars, each having a top section with an adjacent ledge portion (8) running along the length of the top section; a bottom section having a plurality of hooks (7) positioned along its length; a pivot end portion (10) with an aperture through which the two half-bars are connected, permitting the half-bars to be rotated from a folded position where the ledge of the first half-bar is parallel to the ledge of the second half-bar, to an open position where the ledge portion of the first half-bar forms a 180 degrees angle with the ledge portion of the second half-bar; and a strap end portion (6) through which a strap for carrying is attached.

Abstract: Apparatus for holding articles such as drink cups and related personal articles of persons such as members of an athletic team. Individual pockets for holding drink containers are formed along a support panel, and corresponding hooks are supported by the panel in juxtaposed relation to the pockets. Those hooks are intended for supporting personal articles such as gloves or the like in a predetermined location next to the drinking-cup holder chosen for each individual. The entire apparatus is supported on a vertical backstop such as a chain-link fence, by separate hooks provided for that purpose.

Abstract: A carrying strap for ski equipment is disclosed. The carrying strap includes a first strap member having second and third strap members affixed transversely at either end thereof. Each of the second and third strap members include means for connecting the respective ends thereof together. A snap hook is affixed at either end of the first strap member. In use, the ends of the second and third strap members are connected together to loop around the skis and ski poles to secure them for carrying while the ski boots are clipped to the ends of the first strap member with the snap hooks.

Abstract: A vegetable sleever is disclosed suitable for field-wrapping of vegetables such as leaf lettuce at the time of harvesting in order to prevent shipping damage. The sleever contains a steel frame assembly having three hangars for holding plastic sleeves. For each wrapping, a sleeve is individually opened, the product inserted and the sleeve removed from the sleever assembly and placed in a packing container. The sleeves are protected from wind and dirt by a front shroud covering the sides and lower front, and protective flaps on top. The frame assembly may be either used with a harness and attached to the lower leg while working in the field or mounted to a fixed support on a harvester or in a vegetable preparation area.

Abstract: An adaptor device for use in the carrying of a compound archery bow having a cable bar attached thereto, the adaptor device including a body portion through one end of which a bore extends for receiving the cable bar therein, the body portion being secured to the cable bar in a selected position thereon, and the body portion being mountable on a carry member in supported relation wherein the bow is supportable by the adaptor body portion on the body of the user in a carrying position which provides for convenient access to the bow by the user.

Abstract: A golf club supporting apparatus is disclosed. The golf club supporting apparatus includes a base member having a lower portion including two spaced apart points contacting the ground and an upper portion connected to a shaft receiver. The shaft receiver includes a notched opening for receiving a shaft of the club being supported. The shaft is placed into the notched opening and a head of the club rests on the ground. The lower portion of the base member and the golf club head rest on the ground such that the golf club shaft is supported in a generally upright position. A clip is provided on the base member for attaching same to the upper rim of a golf bag.The method of using the golf club supporting apparatus includes the steps of inserting the golf club shaft in the notched opening of the supporting apparatus and sliding the golf club tapered shaft down the notched opening until the tapered shaft is firmly engaged by the notched opening.

Abstract: A weight support harness, including separate portions disposed over each of the shoulders and beneath the arms of a musician, terminates in a pair of hooks at the front of the musician for supporting a saxophone or similar instrument. The harness is adjustable to comfortably accommodate right or left handed, as well as male or female, musicians. Either of the pair of hooks is capable of supporting the instrument weight to permit transferring the instrument from the front position to a side position during breaks or between musical sessions. A separate adjustable strap is connected to each of the harness portions and extends across the back shoulders of the musician to distribute some of the instrument support to the musician's back. In one embodiment, supplemental straps are employed to reduce strap contact with a female musician's breasts.

Abstract: A harness for supporting a mailbag at waist level proximate to the front of a lettercarrier's body. The harness supports the weight of the mailbag about the lettercarrier's center of gravity and facilitates more efficient sorting and delivery of the mail.

Abstract: A center-mount bow-string holder is provided for use by an archer, e.g. with a sling, for carrying a bow or standing with an armed or unarmed bow. The holder includes spaced-apart hooks for supporting a horizontally held bow-string. For support, the bow-string is centered-balanced between the hooks with the bow-string supported on the hooks. The axial spacing of the hooks is such that the same serve as a guide for and are closely adjacent to the arrow nock end when placed on and held by the low-string and further the lateral spacing for each hook is such as to allow the archer to move the armed or unarmed bow silently and freely in and out of the holder, as desired.

Abstract: A janitorial utility belt for encircling a person's waist, has a plurality of web elements attached to and spaced along the belt and extending downwardly and then upwardly to connect with the belt to form loops, a plurality of rings each extending through respective loops, at least one pouch for receiving a liquid containment bottle, at least one strap for each pouch with one end attached to the pouch upper end and extending upwardly through one of the connector rings, then downwardly to the pouch, each strap having first and second facing surfaces with fibrous loops on one of the surfaces and fibrous hooks on the other surface to interlock and detachably secure the facing surfaces together.

Abstract: A tool for transporting metal rebar and other similar construction materials to the place where the materials are needed. The tool comprises a base 20 which contains a hook mounting hole 48 through which a hook 22 is installed and permanently attached by means of snap ring retainers 26. The hook has the capability of being rotated one hundred and eighty degrees as measured from the base and has positioning detents 50 at 0 degrees, 90 degrees, and 180 degrees. The entire hook assembly is attached to a customized belt 30 by means of fasteners through attaching holes 54. The belt has shoulder straps 32 and a chest strap 40 mounted on the belt. The belt and harness are adjustable by means of a plurality of buckles 38, 42, 44, and an adjustable shoulder strap retainer 36. The belt has the means 52 of attaching the customary tools used by iron workers.

Abstract: A portable substitute for the conventional tackle box is provided by the tackle box belt of the present disclosure. The tackle box belt comprises a waist belt to which a plurality of pockets and loop hangers are selectively attached.

Abstract: A rifle sling support apparatus including an elongated belt securement strap having a base end, a tip end, and a securement mechanism affixed to the ends for securing the strap in a closed loop configuration about a belt fastened about a user's waist; a hook having an upper end, a lower end, a bend therebetween, and a pair of opposed cutouts formed on the bend and with each cutout sized for receiving a pistol grip or a stock of a rifle; and a hook angle adjustment mechanism secured between the belt securement strap and hook for adjusting the angular position of the hook with respect to the belt securement strap.