Clip Or Hook Attaching Article Carrier To Support Means On Bearer Patents (Class 224/269)
  • Publication number: 20030010796
    Abstract: A golf accessory holder designed to be held in a golf bag clip frictionally engaged to the top of the golf bag and frequently inserted and removed from said clip during the golfer's round of golf and to prevent damage to or soiling of the pocket or the pocket entry area which frequently occurs when a golfer keeps such accessories in his pocket; said device having smooth top and bottom surfaces and having the capability of firmly holding one or two tees, a ball marker, a green ball mark repair tool, and a towel, one end of said device being so constructed as to be particularly adapted for firmly gripping the towel, but also adapted that the towel can be easily released from the device and also easily re-inserted into same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2002
    Publication date: January 16, 2003
    Inventor: Mervin Ward Hurtgam
  • Patent number: 6502727
    Abstract: A device and associated method for attaching an electronic device to a tether so that it cannot be stolen or inadvertently lost. The device includes a housing. Within the housing is contained a spool and a spring for rewinding the spool. A tether extends from the spool out of the housing. The tether terminates outside of the housing with a connector element. The connector element is selectively attachable to an electronic device. As the tether is wound on the spool, the connector element is drawn toward an attachment area on the housing of the device. The connector element and the attachment area are magnetically attracted. As such, when the connector element approaches the attachment area on the housing, the connector element becomes magnetically affixed to the attachment area, thereby joining the electronic device to the housing in a fixed orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Inventor: Daniel Decoteau
  • Publication number: 20030000976
    Abstract: An electronic device holder including a cradle positioned at one end of the holder to support the electronic device. The holder further includes a securing tab assembly formed at the opposite end of the holder to secure or lock the electronic device in the cradle. The securing tab assembly includes a tap resiliently integrated in the structure of the holder so that a user can selectively pull or lift upward to release the electronic device. The holder is adapted to be secured to a spring-operated clip for securing the electronic device to an article of clothing. The holder has integrated therewith a rotatable assembly adapted to be selectively received and rotated about the clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventor: Ron Malhotra
  • Publication number: 20030000984
    Abstract: Device includes a cover and a face provided on the cover. Cover may include a window sufficiently clear so that a portion of an object on which the cover is disposed can be viewed through the window. The window may serve to magnify or reduce the image of the viewed object. The window may be a clear, colored window to vary the apparent color of the viewed object. Likewise, the window may be a clear colorless window. The window may include an outer and inner layer of material enclosing a fluid, such as a gas or liquid, to protect the viewed object, such as the viewed keypad of a cellular telephone. The fluid may include one or more liquids, one or more of which may be of different colors so that when the window is pressed, different patterns are viewed in the liquid. The pressing of the liquid may likewise cause objects, such as logos or toys suspended in the liquid to move about in the liquid to enhance the effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventor: Ross W. Vick
  • Publication number: 20020185509
    Abstract: A brush holder apparatus includes a cup portion which includes an open cup top and a closed cup bottom. An inverted U-shaped hanger portion is connected to the cup portion and extending upward above the open cup top. The cup portion can include a downwardly curved top cup edge. The hanger portion includes a front riser portion connected to the cup portion. A U-shaped bridge portion is connected to the front riser portion, and a rear descending portion is connected to the bridge portion. The bridge portion, the front riser portion, and the rear descending portion provide a fully open gap between the front riser portion and the rear descending portion. The brush holder apparatus can be hung from a belt worn by a wearer to receive a paint brush that has bristles wet with paint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventors: Colleen M. Wichman, Karl E. Wichman
  • Patent number: 6491191
    Abstract: A holster for containing a sealant caulk gun heaving a tip comprising: a strap having a first end and a second end, a clip with a tongue formed in the first end for attaching or disengaging from another object; a body connected to said second end of the strap further comprising a first body end with a guide horn and a second body end having a second body end opening and an elongated nose connected to the second body end; said elongated nose further having an opening disposed therein in communication with the second body end opening for receiving the tip of said sealant/caulk gun; and a cap detachably secured to the elongated nose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Inventor: Kenneth Dale Cleveland
  • Publication number: 20020179659
    Abstract: A tool support and lock for supporting and suspending a tool, such as a commercial stapler or similarly constructed tools, from a user's belt. The tool support and lock is an elongated inverted U-shaped loop having an outward diverging leg, rounded upper portion and an opposing leg terminating in an eccentric cam portion, said diverging leg and cam portion having aligned apertures therein, said cam portion sized to frictionally engage the tool and secure the tool components from loosening and disengaging from the tool by means of a fastening device passing through the appertures into the tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventor: Stanly G. Shaw
  • Publication number: 20020175195
    Abstract: A holder for a container of smokeless tobacco. The holder provides a vehicle for advertising and can be removably attached to a automobile visor, belt or waistband, golf cart or the like. In its preferred form, the holder is a semi-cylindrical frame with an open top and side. In this way, the inner and outer surfaces of the side wall, as well as the inner surface of the back wall, are visible when the container is not in the holder. When the container is in the holder, the outer side wall is still visible. These visible surfaces are ideal as display surfaces for advertising indicia, which can relate to the brand of smokeless tobacco or to any other advertising subject matter. The holder is inexpensive and can be provided as an advertising “give-away” or sold with the smokeless tobacco as a promotional item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventor: Stephen W. Cole
  • Patent number: 6484918
    Abstract: Combined stethoscope integral housing and belt adapter for mounting a stethoscope on the belt of a care giver. The integral housing has a back wall and first and second side walls. The upper portion of each side wall contains an ear piece receptacle. A pair of front walls are spaced apart from each other to form a slot and spaced apart from the back wall to form an opening for a stethoscope chest piece. The belt adapter is hingedly attached to a back upper portion of the housing by an axially mounted rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Inventor: Gigi C. Lefebvre
  • Patent number: 6474519
    Abstract: A holster for containing a sealant caulk gun heaving a tip comprising: a strap having a first end and a second end, a clip with a tongue formed in the first end for attaching or disengaging from another object; a body connected to the second end of the strap further comprising a first body end with a guide horn and a second body end having a second body end opening and an elongated nose connected to the second body end; the elongated nose further having an opening disposed therein in communication with the second body end opening for receiving the tip of the sealant/caulk gun; and a cap detachably secured to the elongated nose; and a tool holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Inventor: Kenneth Dale Cleveland
  • Publication number: 20020158098
    Abstract: Apparatus for assisting a firefighter in descending from an elevated position comprises a bag having a permanently closed end and an open end selectively secured by a pair of snaps. A length of rope has one end secured to a first loop permanently attached to the inside of the bag at the permanently closed end and the other end secured to a carabineer. A second loop has opposite ends affixed in spaced relation to the exterior of the bag at the permanently closed end. The bag, with the rope and carabineer disposed therein, may be carried on a harness worn by the firefighter by passing the second loop around an exposed portion of the harness and passing the bag through the loop. Alternatively, the bag may be carried in a bunker pants pocket of the firefighter's protective clothing with the second loop extending through the open, upper end of the pocket and draped outside thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventor: John Price
  • Patent number: 6470535
    Abstract: A belt clip for attaching a device to a user includes a back plate having first and second wing portions which include flanges for engaging with the exterior surface of an electronic device. The first and second wing portions are coupled together by an integrated biasing portion that allows the first and second wing portions to be forced together when the flanges are gripping the electronic device and apart when it is desired to remove the electronic device from the belt clip. The wing portions each include integrally formed cam members that engage with a cam hole formed in a clip member. As the clip member is rotated relative to the back plate, the cam members and thus the wing portions are brought together to grasp the electronic device. The clip member is then retained relative to the back plate with a locking feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Iomega Corporation
    Inventors: Doug Mayne, Dave Jones
  • Publication number: 20020139822
    Abstract: An apparatus for use with a handheld device, which includes a holster configured to receive and releasably retain the handheld device. The apparatus also includes a clip assembly. The apparatus further includes a mounting structure centered on an axis configured to secure the clip assembly to the holster. The mounting structure has a hub supporting the clip assembly for rotation relative to the holster about the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventor: James C. Infanti
  • Patent number: 6443342
    Abstract: A tool belt tool tote device that is capable of carrying two tools independently, such as a cordless drill and a hammer. The double tool tote device comprises a C-shaped clip, a terminal swivel element and two hook elements. In use, a tool depending from each hook may freely swivel to maintain its center of gravity so that the tool will remain securely attached to the tool tote while remaining easily accessible to the user. In addition, each hook element is rotatably positionable to permit the user to independently position each tool in a comfortable fashion. The two hook elements also can be selectively positioned to retain one tool element across the breadth of the two hook elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Inventor: Peter P. Kahn
  • Patent number: 6443343
    Abstract: A holder for a pager, handy phone or similar portable apparatus includes a body for removably receiving the apparatus and a clip removably mounted to the body. A guide is formed on one surface of the body and includes a pair of parallel rails. An engaging portion is included in the clip and includes a pair of ridges slidingly engageable with the rails. A locking device is provided on the guide and engaging portion for selectively locking or unlocking them to or from each other. The locking device is implemented by a recess and a lug respectively positioned between one of the rails and ridges and between the other of the rails and ridges. A slit surrounds the lug while the lug is connected to one side of the wall of the slit and elastically deformable toward and away from the recess. The recess and lug mate with each other when the engaging portion is slid into the guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: NEC Corporation
    Inventor: Shinichi Kamiya
  • Patent number: 6443340
    Abstract: A cellular telephone holster includes a holster section formed to accept a cellular telephone. A clip portion is rotatably attached to the holster section and formed to have a circular opening with at least one detent along an inner perimeter of the opening. A spring system is coupled to the holster section and includes a substantially incompressible piston and a compressible material separate from and coupled to the substantially incompressible piston. The circular opening is sized to fit around the spring system. The holster section is formed to have at least one protrusion, and the substantially incompressible piston and the compressible material are insertable against the protrusion, whereby the at least one protrusion contributes to holding the substantially incompressible piston and the compressible material in place relative to the holster section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Motorola, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Joseph Chung, Mark William Oliver
  • Patent number: 6419133
    Abstract: A stethoscope carrier has a stethoscope bell receiver space formed by anteriorly protruding bell receiver flanges and a recessed bell retaining collar; a pair of ear piece retaining grooves together with a set of ear piece retaining groove keepers located laterally on the carrier; a set of stethoscope tubing retainers consisting of an arched tubing shelf/retainer and side tubing retainers; and, optionally, a waist clip forming the most posterior aspect of the carrier. The stethoscope bell receiver space and ear piece retaining grooves are precisely sized to receive and protectively store and release the bell and ear pieces of a stethoscope in a slip-fit relationship. The stethoscope tubing retainers allow the excess stethoscope tubing to be wrapped around the carrier. Lastly, the waist clip provides a means for securing the carrier as a whole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Inventor: Craig M. Grose
  • Patent number: 6405910
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for use with a handheld device. The apparatus includes a panel configured to provide support for the handheld device, defining an aperture and having a mating structure located in the aperture. The apparatus further includes a clip assembly operative to engage an article of clothing and configured to releasably attach to the mating structure, and thereby to impart a first configuration to the apparatus. The apparatus also includes a replacement insert configured to releaseably attach to the mating structure in place of the clip assembly, and thereby to impart a second configuration to the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Research In Motion Limited
    Inventors: James C. Infanti, Jason Griffin
  • Publication number: 20020066758
    Abstract: A clip permits a bottle-type container to be modified without requiring any reconfiguration of the basic bottle, eliminating both the need for an after market purchase and also the inconvenience of keeping track of the clip independently of the bottle. The cap or closure design includes an integrated clip in the cap. The cap is designed to fit on standard bottle constructions. The clip may be either an integrated feature of a reconfigured cap or may be an add-on adapted to be secured to an existing cap. Alternatively, the integrated clip is part of the cap mold or an add-on clip is frictionally mounted, sonic-welded or otherwise glued or secured to an existing cap design. The bottle container is not altered and may be manufactured, filled, labeled and process using existing equipment. The cap is then secured to the bottle with the integral clip, or the clip can be added as a downstream step after the bottle is closed and sealed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2000
    Publication date: June 6, 2002
    Inventors: Robert E. Fadal, Roy Prosise, Bruno Zumbuhl
  • Patent number: 6360929
    Abstract: A decorative medicinal atomizing inhaler pouch providing a manner for securement to a user's apparel or person, for fast and easy access, and to alow physical exercise and sports without the need to wear a purse/pack to store it in. In a preferred embodiment, a flexible water resistant fabric is used to encase the inhaler, snugly forming to its contours, having an opening at one end to permit the mouthpiece of the inhaler to extend therethrough, and a second opening at its opposite end to permit the top of the inhaler and its inserted medicine canister to protrude unimpeded to permit its intended operation. Along the lateral section of one embodiment of the pouch is a retention clip designed to attach to a belt, waistband, pocket or a variety of other points; in a second embodiment, an elastic strap is integrated into the pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Inventor: Madeleine McCarthy
  • Patent number: 6357646
    Abstract: The invention provides a holder for an article or mobile device. A holder according to one or more embodiment of the invention allows a device to be securely held in the holder while providing easy and flexible access to the personal device. The holder allows a user access to the device while the holder is in several positions. The holder may also include other features that increase the utility of the holder. For example, additional holder pockets may be implemented with the additional pockets being accessible in only certain of the several positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd
    Inventors: Serhat Gur, Omur Durmus
  • Patent number: 6357642
    Abstract: A hat clip comprising two hingably secured jaws, a magnet, and a golf ball marker is described. The hat clip may be secured to the inner hat band of a golf cap, hat, or visor and is designed such that a golf ball marker may be magnetically maintained on the outside of the hat while the jaws of the hat clip are hidden from view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Inventors: Timothy Marchessault, Robin Lee Marchessault
  • Publication number: 20020030072
    Abstract: A carrying device includes an elongated strap having first and second ends, at least one clamp at least proximally coupled to one of the first and second ends of said elongated strap, and a securement device coupled to a region proximate at least one of the first and second ends of said elongated strap for coupling together the regions proximate the first and second ends of the elongated strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventor: Jason E. Schleifer
  • Publication number: 20020030071
    Abstract: A device for carrying objects, comprises a loop attachable to a user or a user's clothing whereby an object is insertable through the loop for retention thereby, insertion of the object being in a direction transverse to the attachment point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventor: Michael Griffiths
  • Publication number: 20020017540
    Abstract: A cap for retaining a marking device, such as a felt tip marker, is attached adjacent the body of a user. The barrel or marking portion of the marking device may then be readily removed, used for marking and then reinserted into the cap using only a single hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2001
    Publication date: February 14, 2002
    Inventor: Stephan C. Ewing
  • 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: 6338570
    Abstract: A thermoelectric stirrer for cooling a substance includes a housing formed of thermoelectric material for absorbing heat from the substance and includes a conduit 38 between an input port 18 and an output port 20. A fan 36 is positioned adjacent the input port and is adapted to draw air into the conduit. The air carries heat absorbed by the housing through the output port. A switch 26 is provided for selectively controlling power to the stirrer. A clip 22 is provided to engage the rim of a container and another clip 58 is provided to secure the stirrer to the clothing of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2002
    Inventor: Cesar Santacruz-Olivares
  • Publication number: 20020000455
    Abstract: A portable cloth holder device 8 including a cloth 50 made of moisture absorbent material selectively connected to a cord attached at it proximal end to a spring-loaded reel mechanism 25 located in an outer housing 9. The outer housing 9 is selectively attached to the user or to a support surface via an adjustable clip 18. The cloth 50 can be selectively extended by pulling the distal end of the cord 30 from the outer housing 9. The cord 30 is sufficient length so that when the cloth 50 is pulled and fully extended, moisture and perspiration can then be removed by the user from his or her head, legs, and arms when the outer housing 9 is attached to the user's waist. When the user has finished drying the body, the cloth 50 retracts and automatically returns to its resting position inside the outer housing 9. The cloth 50 may be easily removed from the cord 30 for washing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Publication date: January 3, 2002
    Inventors: Christopher David Condliff, Michelle Keim Condliff
  • Patent number: 6321418
    Abstract: There is disclosed a belt clip capable of being clipped onto a user's belt or garment edge for carrying small items like a pager or a cellular telephone. The belt clip comprises a belt clip body with a bottom flange that has two different flange surfaces. The first flange surface is flat and abuts the back of the cellular telephone when the cellular telephone is attached to the belt clip. The second flange surface is also flat but lies in a plane that is disposed at an angle with respect to the plane of the first flange surface. The second flange surface does not abut the back of the cellular telephone. A space is formed between the second flange surface and the back of the cellular telephone to facilitate the placement of the combination of the belt clip and cellular telephone on the user's belt or garment edge. The space also facilitates the removal of the combination of the belt clip and cellular telephone from the user's belt or garment edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: iLife Ssytems, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael E. Halleck
  • Patent number: 6321958
    Abstract: A clip-on pocket, for securing over a horizontal garment surface, comprising a main portion having a main portion top, a main portion bottom, and main portion sides. The main portion comprises a front panel and a rear panel. The front panel is stitched to the rear panel along the main portion sides and main portion bottom, defining a main compartment which is sized to hold credit-card size items and is accessible at the main portion top. A main flap extends over the main portion top and secures onto the front panel, maintaining objects in the main compartment safely therein. A storage sleeve extends horizontally along the main portion bottom, and allows storage of a cylindrical object, such as a lipstick canister. A clip is attached to main portion at the rear panel, and allows the pocket to be attached over the horizontal garment surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Inventor: Christine Erdmann
  • Patent number: 6318610
    Abstract: An accessory holder that is to be used in such a way to securely hold ones accessories like keys (40), cameras (44), cellular phones, pagers, tape measures, and hand drills when they are not in use and to allow the person quick access to these accessories when they are needed. The preferred embodiment uses a modified seat belt buckle to carry A set of keys (40). Female end (25) is attached to the users belt (32) bag, or other convenient location. Male end (24) is attached to the accessory. When the accessory is needed, the user pushes button (26), and the accessory falls into the users hand. To return the accessory to female end (25), male end (24) must be inserted into opening (36). Male end (24) is pushed over the spring loaded locking mechanism and a distinctive “click” is heard once male end (24) is locked in place. The accessory can be conveniently carried in female end (25) until next time it is needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Inventor: William Doherty
  • Patent number: 6311881
    Abstract: A holder for a pager, handy phone or similar portable apparatus includes a body for removably receiving the apparatus and a clip removably mounted to the body. A guide is formed on one surface of the body and includes a pair of parallel rails. An engaging portion is included in the clip and includes a pair of ridges slidingly engageable with the rails. A locking device is provided on the guide and engaging portion for selectively locking or unlocking them to or from each other. The locking device is implemented by a recess and a lug respectively positioned between one of the rails and ridges and between the other of the rails and ridges. A slit surrounds the lug while the lug is connected to one side of the wall of the slit and elastically deformable toward and away from the recess. The recess and lug mate with each other when the engaging portion is slid into the guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: NEC Corporation
    Inventor: Shinichi Kamiya
  • Publication number: 20010035445
    Abstract: A holder for a pager, handy phone or similar portable apparatus includes a body for removably receiving the apparatus and a clip removably mounted to the body. A guide is formed on one surface of the body and includes a pair of parallel rails. An engaging portion is included in the clip and includes a pair of ridges slidingly engageable with the rails. A locking device is provided on the guide and engaging portion for selectively locking or unlocking them to or from each other. The locking device is implemented by a recess and a lug respectively positioned between one of the rails and ridges and between the other of the rails and ridges. A slit surrounds the lug while the lug is connected to one side of the wall of the slit and elastically deformable toward and away from the recess. The recess and lug mate with each other when the engaging portion is slid into the guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Applicant: NEC Corporation
    Inventor: Shinichi Kamiya
  • Publication number: 20010032866
    Abstract: A beltclip-mounted holder assembly allows for the hands-free carrying of a beverage container. The body portion of the holder assembly comprises a plate having a spring-loaded clip used to attach the holder assembly to a person's belt or waistband. A pivotally mounted bracket located near the base of the plate allows a receptacle to move in a pendular manner. The receptacle is insulated and is designed to support a beverage container therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Inventor: Ronald G. Gagne
  • Patent number: 6305591
    Abstract: A container for holding an orthodontic retainer. The container comprises a front wall, an opposing back wall, a pair of opposing side walls, a bottom wall and a lid to define a cavity capable of holding an orthodontic retainer. The lid is hingedly attached to the back wall so the lid is not also easily lost. In a first preferred embodiment, a string is connected to the container that allows the user to hang the container from his neck. In a second preferred embodiment, a clip is formed in the back wall so that the user can attach the container to his clothing, much like an electronic pager.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Inventor: Janice M Jones
  • Patent number: 6290112
    Abstract: A holder for keys on rings has a belt retaining flattened loop through which a belt passes. The flattened loop has a front face formed by a short top leg and a longer bottom leg that is bent inwardly to resiliently engage the front surface of the belt to prevent the device from inadvertently sliding off the belt. The lower leg forms a bight that holds a clasp member of a clasp and receptacle combination well known in the art of molded plastic strap buckles on luggage. The receptacle member that releasably locks onto the clasp member is constructed to hold one or more rings of keys. The receptacle member with its keys can be released and reattached to the belt with one hand. The belt retaining portion may be removed from or attached to the belt without unbuckling the belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Inventor: Morton Iver
  • Patent number: 6286736
    Abstract: A container detachably securable to an article of clothing or other item. The container includes a first panel and a second panel. The first and second panels are attached at their peripheral edges to form a pouch with an opening thereto. The pouch defines exterior and interior surfaces. The container further includes a clamp secured to the pouch for detachably securing the container to an article of clothing or other item. The container still further includes a flap extending from the second panel adjacent the opening to the pouch. The flap folds over the exterior surface of the first panel and the clamp secured thereto, is fastenable to the clamp, and is liftable to open the pouch while the clamp remains secured to the exterior surface of the first panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Inventors: June Angus, Keith Willows
  • Patent number: 6279797
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Inventor: Ralph M. Snyder
  • Patent number: 6273309
    Abstract: The present invention includes a cylindrical container closed at one end and opened at the other. The container is wrapped with Velcro material, or a foam material, to which leader and fly rigs can be easily wrapped and kept in place. A lid is provided to cover the open top of the container, the lid is hingedly attached to the container to prevent inadvertent loss of the lid. The lid is also provided with cross slits so that small items can be pushed through the slits for storage within the closed container. Further, a clip is fixed to the container so that the receptacle can be easily attached to a fly fisherman's vest.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2001
    Inventor: John R. Oppelt
  • Patent number: 6269993
    Abstract: One end of a leaf spring is connected to a plate so that the leaf spring is disposed generally parallel to the plate, permitting the resulting article to be clipped onto an edge of a thin object, such as a waistband. Two spaced parallel slots extend through the plate, permitting a band of material, such as a belt, to be attached to the plate by threading the band into one of the slots and out of the other slot. The resulting article permits carrying cases that are provided with belt loops, intended for a user's belt, to be clipped onto the waistband of a beltless user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2001
    Inventors: Dennis E. Ebejer, Jacob Y. Wong
  • Patent number: 6264080
    Abstract: The cap of a marking device such as a felt tip marker is attached by a cap retaining device adjacent the body of a user. The barrel or marking portion of the marking device may then be readily removed, used for marking and then reinserted into the cap using only a single hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Inventor: Stephan C. Ewing
  • Patent number: 6257469
    Abstract: A holder assembly which may be removably mounted on the person of a user and which is designed for holding a cigarette lighter and a bottle opener for convenient and repeated use by bartenders in order to properly service their customers, wherein the holder assembly includes a base having a pocket structure formed on a front surface thereof which is specifically dimensioned and configured to correspond to the cigarette lighter. A compartment is disposed in said base and is dimensioned and configured to contain a retraction structure which is operatively connected to the bottle opener and includes a spring biased take-up reel from which a flexible, cord extends and is secured to the bottle opener, thereby facilitating the outwardly extended yet retractable positioning of the bottle opener for use while maintaining secure attachment thereof to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Inventor: David M. Cohn
  • Patent number: 6237822
    Abstract: A hand tool retaining device has an elongate backing element, a base element and an elongate guide element having an elongate slot disposed along the backing element. The guide element is disposed along the backing element such that a hand tool can be disposed against the backing element with the head of the hand tool resting upon the base element, with the handle of the hand tool disposed parallel to and contiguous with the backing element and the with head of the hand tool disposed within the slot. An optional retaining clip can be used to removably retain the tool within the retaining device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Inventor: Michael Vidal
  • Patent number: 6233789
    Abstract: A square tool with tape measure includes a triangular housing with flat opposite sides and three edges forming a right-angled corner and two acute-angled corners. A groove is arranged along an entire length of each of the edges to enable the tool to be easily grasped and lifted. A measuring tape arranged within the housing is retractable flush into one of the corners. The tape is lockable in any extended position with a locking tab recessed into one of the edges. A bubble level is arranged within a window on the housing for indicating the horizontal position. A pencil holder is attached to one of the edges for holding a pencil. A pencil sharpener is provided for sharpening the pencil. A pair of guide rails arranged along opposite sides of one of the edges can be used for aligning the tool with a work piece. The tool may be clipped to a user's clothing with a belt clip attached to a side of the housing. In alternative embodiments, the belt clip is retractable and extendable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Inventor: Dennis Douglas
  • Patent number: 6227406
    Abstract: A device for dispensing a label from a backing strip comprises a cartridge, a tab, and a detaching mechanism. The tab includes a first side, a second side and distal end. The detaching mechanism is configured to operatively cause the strip of backing material to be routed along each of the first and second sides of the tab and configured to detach the label from the strip of backing material as the corresponding strip of backing material traverses the distal end of said tab.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2001
    Assignee: Payless ShoeSource, Inc.
    Inventor: Fredrick Herlacher
  • Patent number: 6216931
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Inventor: Matthew Trawinski
  • Patent number: 6213364
    Abstract: A rigid appendage fastening means that may be adapted to mount an apparatus that is commonly possessed and carried by law enforcement officers, military personnel and civilians, who are licensed to do so, diurnally. The appendage fastening means is specifically designed to be mounted to those items that the user intends to keep hidden from the view of a casual observer. The device's primary design characteristic is that of a loosely formed sigmate. The principal object is camouflaged to suit the user's apparel, thereby enhancing the device's covert characteristics and applications. The device provides the user with a secure environment to place an item inside the waistband (IWB) and below the belt line (BBL). Objects of appropriate size and utility, which have the principal object mounted to them, can be secreted upon the user's person IWB. Said object remains IWB, BBL with Total Concealment (TC), easily accessible, safe, secure, and immediately available for use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2001
    Assignee: DEFS
    Inventor: James Theodore Wakefield
  • Patent number: 6209766
    Abstract: A belt-mounted apparatus for carrying golf accessories, such as tees and ball markers, is disclosed. The apparatus consists of a belt saddle-clip, with a plurality of tee holders and ball marker holders being provided on the outside surface of the belt saddle-clip. In the above apparatus, a watch is preferably provided on the saddle-clip. In the belt saddle-clip, front and rear walls are integrated into a single structure at the top while defining a belt channel between the two walls. A plurality of embossments may be formed on the inside surface of the rear wall. The above holders and the watch are provided on the front wall of the belt saddle-clip, while the rear wall of the saddle-clip is preferably bent toward the front wall, thus forming an elastic lower flange gripping the belt when the saddle-clip is clipped on the belt. This apparatus allows a golfer to easily and effectively carry such small golf accessories in addition to a watch on his belt while golfing, thus being very convenient to the golfer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Inventor: Young-Wook Kwon
  • Patent number: 6199733
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2001
    Inventor: Green Reynolds, III
  • Patent number: RE37155
    Abstract: A restraining and protection device for the protection and the restraint of neckstrap-suspended equipment used in the field, comprising a flexible waterproof cover 10 of sufficient size to envelope most surfaces of the equipment. Attached to or part of the cover 10 is a length of elastomeric material 20 running along the edge of the cover 10. Attached to or associated with the edge of the cover are two attach tabs 40A and 40B, which enable attachment of the device 100 to the user or the user's clothing. As the restraining and protective device 100 is placed over the equipment and attached to the user or user's clothing, the elastic action of the cover 10 edge keeps the equipment protected, camouflaged, and restrained from swinging. This is accomplished by combining the actions of the elastomeric material along the cover 10 edge and the attachment means used to maintain the restraint and protection device's 100 position on the user or user's clothing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Inventor: M. Dan Andersen