Abstract: A tethered phone case and holder assembly for convenient carrying and damage prevention includes a pouch apparatus, a case apparatus, and a tether apparatus. The pouch apparatus comprises a pouch body defining a pouch interior and a clip coupled to a pouch back side to selectively engage a user's belt or waistline. The case apparatus comprises a case body defining a case interior. The case body is selectively engageable within the pouch interior. The case interior selectively receives a smartphone. A cable attachment is coupled to the case body. The tether apparatus comprises a cable compartment coupled to the pouch body. A tether cable is coupled to a cable spool within the cable compartment and extends out to couple with the cable attachment of the case apparatus.

Abstract: A running survival pack system that may be used for hiking, trail-running, backpacking, biking, hunting, fishing, or other indoor or outdoor activities is disclosed. The running survival pack has a plurality of storage chambers that are worn over the user's shoulders and secured to the user with a plurality of attachments. Each chamber has an access that allows the user to store and remove items. On the back of the running survival pack, there is a hydration sack that may hold a fluid container. The fluid container may have an opening that allows for a tube to be connected to it. The user may drink the contents of the fluid container via the tube.

Abstract: Embodiments disclose a secondary, supplemental, extra, etc. support system to help a parent secure an infant to the parent, wherein the supplemental support system is designed for comfort and flexibility. While a plurality of potential hazardous situations may arise while a parent is holding an infant, such as dropping, choking, circulation impairment etc., embodiments may limit, reduce, or eliminate the hazards and injuries to the infant and/or parent.

Abstract: A holder for a feminine hygiene article is secured on the user's body and retains an unused personal item in an inconspicuous position under the user's outer clothing. The holder is formed as a pouch, or pocket having a front panel and a back panel attached to the front panel. A belt formed from two accordion-style folded non-resilient portions is detachably secured to the holder body and to the user's waist, hips or thigh. One of the belt portions has an adhesive tab that is securable to a free end of the second portion, while an unwanted length of the first portion is detached along tear-off perforation lines. An adhesive strip near the open upper end secures the holder body to the user's body or undergarments.

Abstract: A holder for carrying cell phones and other small items is arranged to attach to a belt or other strap, or to a belt loop. The holder is of simple construction, including an elongated backing member and a cover that is attached to the bottom region of the backing member to form a pocket or holster that is open at the top. The backing member is divided near its upper end by a fold to form a first flap and a generally rectangular opening through the backing member, sized and shaped to accommodate a belt loop, is placed adjacent to and below the fold. A second flap is attached to the backing member at a location adjacent to and below the opening and is arranged to fold upwardly to cover the opening and to form a channel for a belt or other strap. The second flap is secured in that position by folding down the first flap and securing it to the second flap.

Abstract: A belt system is designed for use by salon workers to manage a variety of the heavy and/or bulky containers and implements used for cutting, coloring, perms, hair treatments, and any other table-free cosmetologist operation. The belt system can be a worn belt system that can be removably secured about a waist of a user. Alternatively, the belt system can be a salon chair belt system, where a belt is disposed about the back and sides of a salon chair. In either embodiment, the belt can have a hook and loop fastener disposed on its outer surface. One or more detachable equipment holders, having a hook and loop fastener, can be removably attached to the belt. In each embodiment, the implements for the cosmetologist can be readily available for convenient access.

Abstract: A load carriage connector and system for rapid mounting and demounting of a user-carried load. The connector utilizes two mating halves comprising a male connector half and a female connector half. The connector is configured to allow mating under various angles of approach, allowing the user to reliably couple the system even under conditions in which the user is unable to view the orientation of the connectors. Additionally, the configuration of the connector system allows the user to quickly and efficiently decouple the connector halves, even while under tensile or shear load.

Abstract: One exemplary embodiment is directed toward an apparatus for quick release of a pack from a vest of a user. The apparatus includes a pack having one or more first loops, and a retaining member configured to extend through the one or more first loops and one or more second loops on the vest, wherein the retaining member is configured to releasably attach the pack to the vest by mechanically coupling the one or more first loops and the one or more second loops to the retaining member, wherein the retaining member is configured to enable detaching of the pack from the vest by pulling of the retaining member from the one or more first loops and the one or more second loops.

Abstract: A carrier system for carrying medical device accessories includes a first battery pouch to enclose at least a portion of a first battery and a garment to be worn about a torso. The garment including a plurality of accessory connection features adapted to allow for adjustable attachment of at least the first battery pouch and for adjustable attachment of a medical device controller that is electrically connected to a medical device.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for detachably tethering a phone to a user's person, such as a belt or strap worn by the user. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a case configured to receive the phone, a holster configured to detachably receive the case, a retractable tether having a distal end and a proximal end opposite the distal end, the proximal end connected to the holster, and the distal end detachably connected to the case, wherein a portion of the tether is housed in the holster, the tether configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position, and a spring coupled to the tether, the spring configured to bias the tether into the retracted position.

Abstract: An adjustable utility belt system is described. The system comprises a belt. The system further comprises a plurality of tool-specific holders. Each tool-specific holder comprises a holder body. Additionally, each tool-specific holder also comprises a belt attachment component having a first end that is secured to the holder body and a second end that is detachably attached to the holder body. Further, each tool-specific holder also comprises a twist-fastening component that detachably attaches the second end of the belt attachment component to the holder body. Each tool-specific holder also comprises a tool holder attached to the holder body.

Abstract: An attachment mount for removably attaching articles to a MOLLE/PALS-compliant garment or the like. The mount is unitary with openings for affixing an article. A pair of resiliently compressible outer tines with a barb are compressed inwardly to be inserted through a pair of adjacent loops in a first horizontal webbing and then into a vertically-aligned pair of adjacent loops in a second webbing. Upon exiting the loops of the second webbing, the barbs spring outwardly to catch upon a lower edge at spaced stitched areas of the second webbing. Inner tines are directed overtop of the first webbing and into the same loops in the second webbing occupied by the outer tines, with the stitched area between the loops straddled by the inner tines.

Abstract: An accessory attachment system having a platform body with a platform recess, an accessory mounting plate having a plurality of mounting plate projections extending therefrom and a plurality of mounting plate apertures formed therethrough, wherein at least some of the mounting plate projections correspond to at least some of the slots so that when the mounting plate projections are aligned with the corresponding slots, the accessory mounting plate can pass the locking ledge into the platform recess, at least one release lever that is pivotable between a locking position and an unlocking position, and a plurality of internal stops formed within the platform recess, wherein the accessory mounting plate can be secured within a portion of the platform recess such that the mounting plate projections are secured between the internal stops and the accessory plate engagement portion when the release lever is in the locking position.

Abstract: One exemplary embodiment is directed toward an apparatus for quick release of a pack from a vest of a user. The apparatus includes a pack having one or more first loops, and a retaining member configured to extend through the one or more first loops and one or more second loops on the vest, wherein the retaining member is configured to releasably attach the pack to the vest by mechanically coupling the one or more first loops and the one or more second loops to the retaining member, wherein the retaining member is configured to enable detaching of the pack from the vest by pulling of the retaining member from the one or more first loops and the one or more second loops.

Abstract: An equipment-holding belt system for salon workers, in which a wide, waist-bridging hook-and-loop faced belt is provided with one or more detachable equipment-holders. The belt has a long, non-elastic, stiffened non-folding section faced with hook-and-loop fastener; a short movement-enhancing elastic section connected to an inner end of the non-folding stiffened section; and a non-elastic, non-stiffened fabric closure end connected to the other side of the elastic section and detachably secured to an outer end of the stiffened section. One or more equipment holders can be detachably secured to the face of the stiffened section of the belt, and in a preferred form include flexible, hook-and-loop backed attachment panels whose height corresponds to the width of the belt.

Abstract: A wearable item carrier includes a first container having a first side including a belt receiver and a second side opposite the first side including a container receiver. An generally inverted J-shaped paddle can be attached to the item carrier and engaged with a waistline of a garment or a belt of an individual wearing the item carrier to prevent the item carrier from flopping around if the individual makes a sudden movement or change in direction.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securely carrying a radio device. A radio device is placed in a holster which is attached to a belt worn around the waist of the user. The holster employs a lanyard assembly having a first attachment member which attaches to the antenna of the radio device and a second attachment member which attaches to the holster. The distance between the first attachment member and second attachment member of the lanyard assembly can be adjusted. enabling the holster to accommodate a multitude of radio device sizes.

Abstract: A reversible attachment device comprises a reversible hanger having a piece of hook material on a first side and a piece of loop material on a second side and may optionally be assembled with either side facing an accessory holder. Embodiments of a reversible attachment stabilize and distribute loads from objects in accessory holders. By selecting which side of the reversible hanger faces the accessory adapter, an accessory holder may be suspended from a load-carrying structure having either loop material or hook material. In some embodiments, the hook material and loop material are formed into a sleeve which fits slidably around the reversible hanger. Alternative assembly configurations for an embodiment provide for a range of height adjustment between an accessory holder and a load-carrying structure. Some embodiments include an accessory holder with a reversible attachment device. Other embodiments include a duty belt or other load-carrying structure.

Abstract: An accessory system has one or more accessory elements which are removably attachable to a waist belt. A loop is fastened to the rear wall of each accessory element to define a passage between the rear wall and the loop which extends generally perpendicularly to the direction of the belt. A first part of a two-part fastener such as a snap is attached to an exterior surface of the loop. A strap is fastened to the accessory element rear wall spaced from the loop. A second part of the two-part fastener is configured to mate with the first part of the two-part fastener. The second part is fixed to the strap, so the strap is capable of passing through the loop, and around the loop to bring the first part and the second part of the fastener into engagement to retain the belt between the strap and the accessory rear wall.

Abstract: A coupling member for removably attaching an accessory to a carrier, wherein the coupling member includes an elongate portion of material having a first end portion, an intermediate portion, and a second end portion. At least one hook is formed from a portion of the first end portion, wherein the hook formed from the first end portion allows the first end portion of the coupling member to be removably secured to an accessory webbing or a carrier webbing when the coupling member has been interwoven between aligned carrier tunnel segments and accessory tunnel segments of an accessory and carrier. The coupling member may optionally include a hook formed from a portion of the second end portion.

Abstract: A system for efficient manual towing of a wheeled golf trolley using a flexible tether and harness mountable to the torso of a user.

Abstract: A belt clip for detachably fixing a cellular phone is disclosed, which comprises a body which has an accommodating part provided in the interior of the same and having an opened upper side, and a guide groove provided at a front side of the same for guiding accommodating into the accommodating part; and at least one stopper which is integrally formed at an inner side of the body and has a certain elastic force for preventing an escape of the accommodated engaging protrusion. It is possible to easily and reliably engage and disengage the cellular phone or the cellular phone casing to/from the belt clip, and the construction is simple. Since springs are not used in the present invention as compared to the conventional art, the manufacturing cost is not high, and a reliable and cheap belt clip for cellular phone can be manufactured.

Abstract: A wearable item carrier includes a first container having a first side including a belt receiver and a second side opposite the first side including a container receiver.

Abstract: A wearable item carrier includes a first container having a first side including a belt receiver and a second side opposite the first side including a container receiver. An generally inverted J-shaped paddle can be attached to the item carrier and engaged with a waistline of a garment or a belt of an individual wearing the item carrier to prevent the item carrier from flopping around if the individual makes a sudden movement or change in direction.

Abstract: A belt utility system for carrying up to a large number of objects includes an elongated flexible strap for removably supporting a large number of plurality of receptacles or holders for objects, at least one holder or receptacle for an object, as well as a way of removably attaching the receptacle(s) or holder(s) to the strap. This means of attachment includes a finger-gripping portion for facilitating both the simultaneous gripping of holder(s) or receptacle(s) for objects and the detachment, by the user, by generally lifting with the fingers, of these holder(s) or receptacle(s), in a generally upward direction. The utility system can also include a snap-lock connector connected to the strap and to the receptacle or holder, and a releasing tab or button near or on the gripping portion for releasing the connector portions from each other when pressed by the user's finger substantially at the same time as the user lifts the finger-gripping portion.

Abstract: A fastening system for attaching an article to a support. A web fastener may be attached to an article at one end and have a free distal end, distanced from the article. A distal portion of the web fastener is stiffened and a proximal portion is more flexible than the stiffened portion. The article and support each have juxtaposable webbing strips forming webbing channels. The web fastener is insertable through and between the juxtaposed support webbing channels and article webbing channels to thereby secure the mated article and support against relative movement. In additional embodiments connectors are provided at the proximal and distal ends of the web fastener to secure the relative positions thereof, and multiple support webbing channels, article webbing channels and web fasteners are provided.

Abstract: Provided is a carrying case that utilizes two straps, e.g., for looping over the top of a cellular telephone or similarly sized item. Attachment devices are located on the body of the carrying case, and in certain implementations often can provide flexibility in how the carrying case is configured and used.

Abstract: A golf bag supplementary arrangement includes a base frame affixed to the periphery of a golf bag and having two horizontal lugs arranged in parallel, and a retaining bar pivotally connected between the two horizontal lugs of the base frame and adapted for attaching to a part of the body of the person carrying the golf bag to prohibit vibration of the golf bag when the person carrying the golf bag is walking.

Abstract: Combination case for providing a versatile protective case for a handheld device, such as a PDA. The combination case has a rigid inner shell that attaches to an outer shell with a mounting plate. The handheld device is inserted into the rigid inner shell, which is then attached to the rear panel of the outer shell. The rigid inner shell is a three-sided shell that holds the handheld device and allows free access to the LCD display and operational components on the device when the outer shell is open. A soft inner shell may be used instead of the rigid inner shell. This soft inner shell attaches to the outer shell with the mounting plate and provides a water-resistant enclosure for the device.

Abstract: A multi-function backpack-vest that allows for size adjustment so that the backpack-vest may be worn by any user, regardless of size. The backpack-vest has various compartments in which users may place items. Some of these compartments are so designed that body-armor, personal floatation materials or insulation material may be placed within them. Also, the backpack-vest features a compartment in which a laptop may be placed and when housed in said compartment the laptop will be supported on a work platform, which is supported by straps on either side of said platform, connecting the platform to the backpack-vest.

Abstract: An adaptor (1) for fitting to a waist band, the adaptor comprising: an adaptor body having first (3) and second (5) ends. The first end is adapted to receive and retain a pouch (4) and the second end terminates in a fastening assembly. The adaptor body includes a first face (14) and an opposing face (20); wherein the second end comprises at least one fastener (13), the adaptor body formed from a flexible material allowing a portion of the second end to be folded about the waist band. A portion of the second face folds back on itself allowing a portion of the first face to meet at least a portion of the second face in opposing engagement.

Abstract: Magnetic tool belts and tool belt accessories for holding work items comprise a body having a surface and one or more magnets coupled to the surface for holding work items. The one or more magnets providing a magnetic force for attracting magnetically attractable objects and securing them to the surface such that they are readily available for use. The body comprising a tool belt, tool pouch, hammer holder, belt clip or any other suitable tool belt accessory.

Abstract: An accessory system has one or more accessory elements which are removably attachable to a waist belt. A loop is fastened to the rear wall of each accessory element to define a passage between the rear wall and the loop which extends generally perpendicularly to the direction of the belt. A first part of a two-part fastener such as a snap is attached to an exterior surface of the loop. A strap is fastened to the accessory element rear wall spaced from the loop. A second part of the two-part fastener is configured to mate with the first part of the two-part fastener. The second part is fixed to the strap, so the strap is capable of passing through the loop, and around the loop to bring the first part and the second part of the fastener into engagement to retain the belt between the strap and the accessory rear wall.

Abstract: A holding system for a dispensing system for hardenable materials comprising a dispensing gun and a product cartridge having a dispensing tip defining a dispensing opening. The holding system comprises a holding structure and a plug projection. Optionally, one or more guide ribs may be used. The holding structure comprises a side wall and a bottom wall and defines a main opening and a cartridge chamber. The plug projection extends from the bottom wall into the cartridge chamber. The at least one guide rib extends from the side wall into the cartridge chamber. The cartridge chamber is sized and dimensioned to receive the product cartridge. When the product cartridge is placed into the cartridge chamber, the guide rib is arranged to engage a portion of the dispensing system to facilitate entry of the plug projection into the dispensing opening. Optionally, one or more wall openings may be formed in the holding structure adjacent to the plug projection.

Abstract: A holder removably attachable to belts for removably retaining gloves and other items is composed of a substantially flexible strap with hook and loop material fixedly attached along at least a portion of each side for a predetermined distance. A belt attachment loop or clip is fixed substantially perpendicular to the flexible strap for removably attaching the holder to a user's belt. At least one flexible member is fixedly attached to the areas where the flexible strap and belt loop overlap. Connections such as rings and swivel clasps are secured at the ends of the flexible members for removable attachment of various items.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a laundry retaining device comprising a strap and a bag. The strap is suitable for retaining larger articles of clothing that have openings to pass the strap through, such as shirts and shorts. The bag, preferably a mesh bag, retains smaller articles of clothing or articles that do not have openings to pass the strap through. The device allows for the washing and drying of a set or several sets of clothes at once without having to sort and recreate each set of laundered clothes.

Abstract: A modular leg pack system is shown and described, embodiments of which include a belt or belt sleeve for wearing around the body, and preferably at the top of the hips, and preferably two thigh opposing bags. The thigh bags extend from just below the belt to above the knee. One or more top connectors attach the top of the bag to the belt, and a bottom leg strap extends from the bottom of the bag around the inside of the leg. To assist in natural movement of the bag with the leg, the preferred top connectors have a pivot point that allows the bag to pivot in a direction parallel to the motion of the leg. Additionally, it is preferred to have the top connector rotatable relative to the belt in a plane perpendicular to the outer surface of the belt, and rotatable relative to the bag in a plane perpendicular to the back plane of the bag. Openings of the bags are positioned to be easily accessible by the user, usually on the top of the bag.

Abstract: A belt for carrying baby equipment has an insulated, generally cylindrical pocket for carrying a feeding bottle or a feeding cup and a generally rectangular pocket for carrying a telephone. The rear of the belt has an elongated rectangular pocket which has a top opening and a pair of side opening for storing a changing pad and clean diapers. The inside of the belt has a pair of pockets for storage of various items. The cylindrical pocket and the rectangular pocket are adjustably mounted on the belt. The upper edge of the rear pocket is elasticized to combine security with easy access.

Abstract: A protective case that may be used with or without a belt clip. A recess is formed in the inside surface of rear panel of the case, with a corresponding slight, smooth bubble formed on the outside surface of the rear panel. The bubble of the recess has a through-bore. A nut is embedded into the recess and held in place by a backing affixed to the inside surface of the rear panel. A threaded post with a head may be threaded into the the nut in the recess. The case is then easily captured in the belt clip by sliding the post into a groove on the clip. If the user desires to use the protective case without the belt clip, the post is easily removed from the rear panel, leaving only the slightly raised, smooth bubble.

Abstract: A tool bag with multiple combinations is disclosed. The tool bag includes a plurality of tool pockets which can be replaced with each other and are mounted onto a waist strap. A plurality of gaps are formed on the back side of all the tool pockets such that a belt can pass through the gaps, allowing the tool bag structure to be mounted onto a user. The user can easily access to the tools.

Abstract: A belt caddy for carrying a number of cylindrical paintball containers during a war game. The outer face of the belt is lined with a first type of hook-and-loop fabric fastener. Each of the containers is surrounded by an elastic sleeve mounting over approximately half of its longitudinal outer surface, a first patch of a second type of hook-and-loop fastener and, over the remainder of the outer surface, the same type of hook-and-loop fabric fastener as the web. The containers can be bunched together in a pack and secured to the belt by interconnection of the hook-and-loop fastener materials. A pair of cooperating straps are used to further cinch the pack of containers to the belt.

Abstract: A belt and case assembly for holding and supporting items for a user is disclosed, including an outer belt surface, an inner belt surface opposite the outer belt surface, a plurality of first components of a dual component directional snap fastener traversing the outer belt surface and engaging the inner belt surface, and a case having a flexible side, wherein the flexible side incorporates a plurality of second components of the dual component directional snap fastener to form a plurality of engagements to the plurality of first components, the plurality of second components positioned with respect to one another so as to prevent rotational movement of the case about said belt, the plurality of engagements decoupled by a force applied in a predetermined direction at a first position of the first component.

Abstract: A modular carrying apparatus includes a base unit and an accessory unit. The base unit includes a first portion (or part) of a fastener and the accessory unit includes a second portion of the fastener. The base unit may removably couple with an object, while the accessory unit is configured to hold materials, for example, building materials, cooking materials, seamstress materials, art materials, and the like. The fastener, having the first portion coupled with the base unit and the second portion coupled with the accessory unit, releasably couple with each other.

Abstract: A nail coil and tool holding assembly, having a belt and a number of nail coil pouches each having a front and a rear. The rear of each pouch is attached to the belt by a single rivet. Pivotal attachment onto the belt by the rivet allows the pouches to be rotated to maximize ease of access to the nails. A hammer holder, a utility knife holder pouch, and a pencil holder pouch may be attached to the belt by means of fastening material attached to the rear surface of the belt. Each nail coil pouch has an open top lip and a vertical slot on the front surface, to facilitate easy access to the nails. The nail coils may be positioned in the nail coil pouch so that the points of the nails are oriented towards the pouch rear to minimize the risk of injury to the user.

Abstract: A belt caddy for carrying a number of cylindrical paintball containers during a war game. The outer face of the belt is lined with a first type of hook-and-loop fabric fastener. Each of the containers is surrounded by an elastic sleeve mounting over approximately half of its longitudinal outer surface, a first patch of a second type of hook-and-loop fastener and, over the remainder of the outer surface, the same type of hook-and-loop fabric fastener as the web. The containers can be bunched together in a pack and secured to the belt by interconnection of the hook-and-loop fastener materials. A pair of cooperating straps are used to further cinch the pack of containers to the belt.

Abstract: An improved, secure money holder comprising a flat pouch, no wider than a belt, adapted to attach to the inside of the belt with a zipper incorporated in the inner layer of the flat pouch. The preferred means of attachment is adhesive backed hook and loop fastener.

Abstract: A belt for holding and supporting items for a user comprising an outer belt surface, an inner belt surface opposite the outer belt surface, and a first portion of a selectively releasable closure element traversing the outer belt surface and engaging the inner belt surface. A method for selectively releasably attaching a container to a belt, the method providing a first portion of a three-way fastener to a belt, providing a second portion of a three-way fastener to a container, and engaging the first portion and the second portion in an interlocking arrangement to selectively releasably attach the container to the belt is also presented.

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.

Abstract: An improved rigid carpenter's belt with lumbosacral support includes end sections to accept a plurality of interchangeable looped carpenter pouches with Velcro strips to attach the pouches to corresponding Velcro strips on the carpenter belt. The belt comprises a belt structure of leather having a buckle on one end and holes in the other end to form a releasable coupling and a central section of increased height, cephalad and caudoly, to provide lumbosacral support extending laterally within the central section and fabricated of foam-like material covered with split leather. Laterally disposed on opposite sides of the lumbosacral support.

Abstract: The knapsack of the invention comprises a bag, a strap assembly for attaching the bag to the shoulders or a user, a belt assembly for attaching the bag around the waist of the user, and a fastening system for fastening the strap assembly (and/or the belt assembly) to the back of the bag. The fastening system comprises a first piece secured to the strap assembly (and/or to the belt assembly) and a second piece secured to the back of the bag, said pieces co-operating with each other to enable the first and second pieces to be fastened together and to pivot mutually about a pivot axis perpendicular to the back of the bag.