Clip Or Hook Attaching Receiver To Support Means On Bearer Patents (Class 224/666)
  • Publication number: 20080314949
    Abstract: A bit-carrying device includes an axle and a plurality of sleeves each including a longitudinal through-hole mounted around an outer periphery of the axle. Each sleeve includes at least one coupling portion on an outer circumference thereof for coupling with a bit. A handle is mounted to an upper end of the axle for easy carriage. The longitudinal through-hole of each sleeve includes an inner periphery in frictional contact with the outer periphery of the axle to prevent relative rotation therebetween. Each sleeve can be forcibly turned relative to the axle to a desired position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2007
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Inventor: Peter Wang
  • Publication number: 20080264992
    Abstract: An apparatus for providing a worker with a means for keeping tools close at hand while working. The apparatus comprises a holster member having a predetermined shape and formed of a predetermined material and engageable with a user's belt or a user's waistband. Such holster member includes a back portion having on of a pair of slots formed therein for engagement with such user's belt and a clip member attached to such back portion for engagement with such user's belt or waistband. A pocket member is affixed to the back portion for holding at least one tool. A ring member is engageable with one of the back portion and the pocket member for holding a hammer, such ring member being disposed at a predetermined angle from one of the back portion and the pocket member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventor: Theodore Westling
  • Patent number: 7434343
    Abstract: A portable attachment (1) with a clip allowed to be easily fitted to a portable object by integrally holding a specified used-article such as a diverging component-contained material having a smell components or medically effective components and the clip, wherein an intermediate material (5) and a rear sheet material (6) are stacked on the rear side of a synthetic resin front sheet material (4) and the peripheral edge portion thereof is sealed to form a front storage part (7) and a rear storage part (8), and the front storage part forming an opening part (9) with a fastener (20) in the upper part thereof and partly having a ventilation part (21) stores the diverging component-contained material so as to be extracted and retrieved and the rear side storage part (8) is formed such that the one end part (3a) thereof for holding the clip (3) is inserted into clip insert storage parts (8a) separately formed on both sides thereof and the other end part (3b) thereof for holding the clip is formed to have a locking
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: NS Planning Inc.
    Inventor: Tsukasa Yoshida
  • Publication number: 20080156840
    Abstract: A holder for a spackling item comprises a frame having a unitary structure. The frame is removably attachable to a belt of a user. The frame has a tubular portion for removably receiving a handle portion of the spackling item to thereby hold the spackling item so that when the frame is removably attached to the belt of the user, the user is allowed to keep the spackling item on the user's person during a spackling operation without interference with the user's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Robert Sanfilippo, Joseph Moshier
  • Patent number: 7392921
    Abstract: An improved transportable paper towel dispenser intended to be worn on the person of the user for the purpose of having a constant access to a roll of paper towels when cleaning. The transport assembly supports an adjustable tension mechanism and a dowel system bearing a roll of paper towels. The transport assembly, tension mechanism and dowel system are interconnected by pulley systems that control the pressure exerted upon the roll of paper towels, thus providing controlled dispensing of the entire roll of paper towels and to retard unraveling. And further adjusting to raise or lower the angle of the paper towel roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2008
    Inventor: Rebecca Anne McKenzie
  • Publication number: 20080149678
    Abstract: A liftable tool box for a waist belt includes an upper cover and a bottom box. The liftable tool box worn on the waist belt using an elastic hook can be directly opened so that tools may be taken out of or inserted into the tool box. The bottom box may be opened to a horizontal state perpendicular to the upper cover so that the tools in the bottom box may be conveniently accessed. Thus, the tool box can be conveniently carried on the waist belt while the tools in the tool box can be arbitrarily accessed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Inventor: Yung-Hsu Huang
  • Publication number: 20080149679
    Abstract: A carrying case apparatus has a first pocket for carrying an object, a flap, and an elastic strap. The first pocket has an open top. The flap is configured to cover the open top of the first pocket. The elastic strap has a first and second end. The first end is attached to the top of the outer portion of the flap and the second end is attached to the outer portion of the first pocket, such that the elastic strap remains taut against the first pocket and flap, and may be pulled by a user in order to create space for inserting an item. The item is held between the first pocket and flap combination and the elastic strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2008
    Publication date: June 26, 2008
    Applicant: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Case, Dennis Balchunas
  • Patent number: 7380692
    Abstract: A belt attachment with fastening clips (12, 32) adjustable to an opened and closed position comprises an upper clip (12) connected with a bush (1) and a lower clip connected with slides (23) through which the lower clip is mounted for longitudinal motion in the bush (1) along its longitudinal axis, whereby the position of the lower clip (32) with respect to the upper clip (12) in the closed position and at least in one opened position is fixed by a securing member (4). The bush (1) includes a bottom (11) and side walls (10) with grooves (13) for receiving slides (23) and an upper cross wall (19) forming a bending (121) of the upper clip (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Inventors: Bretislav Kostal, Vladimir Kupa
  • Publication number: 20080099523
    Abstract: A structure for a housing case with a stepometer is provided, including a housing case and a stepometer integrated on the housing case. The housing case includes a housing space for housing an item, such as mobile phone, MP3 player, glasses, that the user will constantly retrieve. The housing case includes a foldable upper cover. When folded, the upper cover closed the housing space. The stepometer is located on the upper cover. The housing case also includes a connection element on the back so that the user can fasten the housing case on the waist. The present invention provides the user with a housing case for housing a portable item as well as a stepometer to keep track of own walking activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventor: Eagle Fan
  • Publication number: 20080083803
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Connie S. Brantner, Anthony M. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20080061099
    Abstract: A carrier system for range finders and the like, including a pouch with a main pocket to receive a major portion of a range finder, a closable secondary pocket extending into the main pocket, a flexible water resistant fabric hood cover stored in the secondary pocket and pulled from the secondary pocket to cover both the main pocket and a range finder positioned therein, and the secondary pocket; an adapter to secure the pouch to a shoulder strap and a belt; the adapter being removable from the pouch for independent use; and a strap attachment that is lockable onto a shoulder strap, or other available strap, and that includes a tether attachment to which an elastic tether having one end secured to the range finder is secured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Inventor: John Tilby
  • Patent number: 7343184
    Abstract: A protective cover for handheld devices. The protective cover containing a hardened plastic protective inner layer and a soft outer layer. The protective cover containing at least one cavity for mounting the associated segment of the handheld device therein and at least one fitted notch to secure the piece to the associated segment. The protective cover further containing at least one window for providing exposure to the surface of the associated segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Inventor: Ramin Rostami
  • Patent number: 7320421
    Abstract: A hunting retention system includes an elastic cord attached to each of the pair of rattling antlers and attached by a unique and novel attachment device to a user at the waist. Preferably, the restraining device takes the form of a belt, wherein an elastic cord extends on either side of the belt through eyelets externally of the belt so that the same can be attached to each end of one of the antlers of the pair of antlers. The elastic cord is looped through a metal ring lock, which is in turn attached to the antler. Proximate to the eyelet, a latch is attached to and retains the metal ring lock proximate to the user in all circumstances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2008
    Assignee: David B. Hadley
    Inventor: Jeromie Guminski
  • Patent number: 7314153
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tool holder for mounting to a user's clothing article, such as a belt or pants pocket. The tool holder includes a first and second support members connected to each other and configured and dimensioned for receiving and hooking around the belt with the first and second support members disposed on opposite sides of the belt. A tool holding member is mounted to one of the support members and is configured for holding a tool. The support members are preferably of an injection-molded material. Also, the support members can be constructed as separate pieces that engage each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: EZ Hook, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Musarella, Steve Hnatowicz
  • Publication number: 20070278269
    Abstract: A magazine holster includes an elongated hollow housing for carrying a spring-loaded magazine carrier therein. A pivot body is mounted by a pivot to the lower part of the housing for movement of the housing to at least one position away from body armor worn by a user. Movement of the housing may be selectable at various locations along an arc from the pivot. A clamp bracket attaches the pivot body to a duty belt. A lockable strap fits over a magazine carried downwardly to secure it in a stored position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: William H. Rogers, Matthew E. McKendrick
  • Patent number: 7275668
    Abstract: An umbrella/cup holder device for allowing the user to carry other things while using an umbrella to protect oneself from inclement weather. The umbrella/cup holder device includes a harness including a pair of shoulder straps, a cross strap interconnecting the shoulder straps, and an adjustable belt being attached to the shoulder straps and having fastening members attached at ends thereof; and also includes an umbrella-holding bracket assembly being securely attached to one of the shoulder straps; and further includes a cup holder being securely attached to another of the shoulder straps; and also includes a pocket being securely attached to one of the shoulder straps for storing a folded-up umbrella therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Inventor: Emmitt Carroll
  • Patent number: 7267254
    Abstract: A holder device designed for clasping containers of glue and primer used by plumbers for installing and repairing pipes. The main frame of the holder device is a unit member made of flexible material and further comprising a vertical arm and a horizontal member. The vertical arm has an upper end tongue and a free elongated portion at the lower end. The upper end tongue ends with a hook enabling the plumber to adjust the devise on a belt. The holder device also has through rectangular hole in the arm designed for hanging the devise on supporting structures. The elongated portion of the lower end of the arm facilitates this function while bringing more stability and increasing the useful life of the holder device. The horizontal member has a carrying part with clasps, designed for holding glue and primer containers by pressure grip. Use of the holder device facilitates the movement and decreases the oscillation and instability while carrying and hanging primer and glue containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Inventor: Miquel Angel Perez
  • Patent number: 7222762
    Abstract: A mobile container includes a container, lid, and belt clip. The belt clip is adapted to be coupled to a belt worn by a person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Berry Plastics Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron M. Rees, Terrance M. Petak, Donald A. Scott, David J. Jochem, Sarah Gilley, Patricia Ann Waynick
  • Patent number: 7204395
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for flexing a concealed holster to secure the contents of the holster in the holster. An elongate substantially rigid elastically flexible sling is secured to a side of the holster such that the elongate member and side of the holster can be partially separated so the wearer's shirts can be inserted therebetween to conceal the holster. The lower end of the sling can be flexed outwardly away from the side of the holster such that a portion of the outer side adjacent the lower end is, when the sling is flexed outwardly to insert the wearer's shirt, flexed inwardly to compress a pistol in the storage compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2007
    Inventor: Richard N. Gallagher
  • Patent number: 7165706
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Summit Equipment Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Jarrod Barr
  • Patent number: 6966519
    Abstract: A retracting tether apparatus is disclosed comprising a retractor housing having a locking post on its outside surface. The apparatus also includes an attachment mechanism, such as a belt clip, for attaching to a body and a retaining section, the attachment mechanism being integral to the retaining section. The retaining section has a retaining section hole sized to mate with the locking post and the locking post has a mechanism for holding the post in the retaining section hole. The inside surface of the retaining section hole rides on an outside surface of the locking post to provide for smooth rotation of the retractor housing in relation to the retaining section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2005
    Assignee: Hammerhead Industries
    Inventors: John A. Salentine, Kenneth S. Collin, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6883694
    Abstract: A tether arrangement for a laptop computer having two independently adjustable and lockable tethers which are connected to the laptop computer, e.g. at the sides or by a loop passing over a portion of the computer, and connected to two points on the clothing of a seated person using the computer on the lap, for example by clips attached to belt loops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2005
    Inventor: Benjamin Abelow
  • Publication number: 20040256433
    Abstract: A clip having a portion for attachment to user's belt and a portion for holding a mud pan so that the mud pan is effectively hung via the clip from the user's belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventor: Dennis Baird
  • Publication number: 20040245305
    Abstract: A waist supported structure for mounting a tool carrier to carry tools at the waist of a wearer is provided that includes an upper portion having an outwardly directed surface adjacent the waist of a wearer. At least one band portion is attached at its opposite ends to the outwardly directed surface, wherein the band is substantially parallel to and facing the outwardly directed surface to define a slot therebetween. A tool carrier extends through the slot and is releasably attached to the at least one band portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2003
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventor: Nicolas Garcia
  • Publication number: 20040238577
    Abstract: A beverage carrier includes an elongated axial support element extending parallel to a central reference axis between a top end and a bottom end, a pair of resilient clip arms each extending in a substantially arcuate locus about the central axis from the top end of the axial support element, a pair of base arms each extending in a substantially arcuate locus about the central axis from the bottom end of the axial support element, a pair of support struts each extending in a substantially arcuate locus about the central axis from the axial support element at points between the top end and the bottom end to an end joined with the associated base arm, and a bottom support element extending from the bottom end of the axial support element and transverse to the central axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventor: T. Russell Shivas
  • Publication number: 20040238578
    Abstract: A beverage bottle clothing clip for attaching a plastic bottle container to a person's belt, pants pocket or waistband; being particularly purposed for cost effective mass production and disposable use. Two apertures; one primary and gripping aperture, and one secondary aperture, and a connecting slit are located at one end of an elongate, flexible, planar plastic substrate; with a locking bend formed perpendicularly to and within the immediate area of said slit and secondary aperture. Said primary gripping aperture of said bent flexible substrate is controllably sizeable for easy application to, and removal from the underside of a bottleneck cap stop rim. As the user straightens the bent clip by hand, the directionally planar axis of said gripping aperture begins to merge with that of said slit and secondary aperture, wherein both apertures and connecting slit combine to form an aperture larger than said primary aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Samuel James Wagenknecht, Terry Lee Wagenknecht, Charles Maxwell Wagenknecht
  • Patent number: 6824031
    Abstract: A portable paper towel dispenser to be worn on the waist of the user for the purpose of having a constant access too a roll of paper towels when cleaning. An adjustable belt assembly supports a detachable dowel system which bears a roll of paper towels and a detachable tension mechanism to retard unraveling. The harness belt strap adjusts to present the paper towels in front, back or to the side of the user's body. The harness belt appendages adjust to raise or lower the angle of the paper towel roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Inventor: Rebecca McKenzie
  • Publication number: 20040211806
    Abstract: An Epinephrine Pen carrying case is for carrying the medicine that is used by highly allergic individuals. The case is versatile in that it provides many ways to transport the medicine safely.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Ardoth Wilkerson, Howard Thomas Wilkerson
  • Publication number: 20040155079
    Abstract: A holster is provided with a clip portion for clipping to a user's belt or other suitable location and a harness portion for holding an electronic device, such as, but not limited to, a medical infusion pump. The holster may include a rotation mechanism that allows the holster to be rotated in a manner, to position and maintain the electronic device in any one of a plurality of selectable rotational orientations, while the holster is clipped to the user's belt. Alternatively or in addition, the clip portion is pivotally connected by a hinge to the harness portion, to allow the harness portion to pivot upward relative to the clip portion. The pivotal connection of the clip portion to the harness portion allows the user pivot the harness portion (and, thus, a medical device received in the harness portion) upward, for example, to better accommodate the user's view or access to displays, indicators, compartments, buttons or other manual operators on the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Applicant: Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Lance Shetler, Sheldon B. Moberg, David S. Kimball
  • Publication number: 20040089688
    Abstract: A holder device designed for clasping containers of glue and primer used by plumbers for installing and repairing pipes. The main frame of the holder device is a unit member made of flexible material and further comprising a vertical arm and a horizontal member. The vertical arm has an upper end tongue and a free elongated portion at the lower end. The upper end tongue ends with a hook enabling the plumber to adjust the devise on a belt. The holder device also has through rectangular hole in the arm designed for hanging the devise on supporting structures. The elongated portion of the lower end of the arm facilitates this function while bringing more stability and increasing the useful life of the holder device. The horizontal member has a carrying part with clasps, designed for holding glue and primer containers by pressure grip. Use of the holder device facilitates the movement and decreases the oscillation and instability while carrying and hanging primer and glue containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventor: Miquel Angel Perez
  • Patent number: 6729517
    Abstract: A clamping apparatus comprises a base plate and integral thereto, a fixed clamping jaw and a pivotal support. A movable clamping jaw opposes the fixed clamping jaw and is pivotally engaged with the pivotal support, thereby being rotatable between an open jaw attitude and a closed jaw attitude. A motion inhibitor prevents a workpiece from pressing against the movable clamping jaw. An actuation lever enables moving the movable clamping jaw from the closed jaw attitude to the open jaw attitude and an actuation finger is positioned for receiving contact with the workpiece for moving the movable clamping jaw from the open jaw attitude to the closed jaw attitude. A bias spring is engaged with the movable clamping jaw and enabled for inhibiting motion of the movable clamping jaw from both the open and closed jaw attitudes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Inventor: Ralph Ernest Grover
  • Patent number: 6698632
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Inventors: William Turner, Jr., William Turner, Sr.
  • Patent number: 6691905
    Abstract: A compact golf accessory organizer with a multi-mounting, universal functioning clip, which can attach to several different items. The common items for attachment include a golfer's golf bag, golf cart visor, clothing waistband, belt, pockets, and the like. The compact organizer contains a vac-form with impressions that mold around the included articles. This is specifically designed to only hold the following articles: four tees, two ball markers, and a universal tool which consists of a divot repair, a spike tightening device, a club cleaner and cigar holder. These items are included in the golf accessory organizer. The compact size of the organizer allows it to be stored in a golfer's shirt or pant pocket, or the user can attach it to their waistband without obstructing the golfers swing. This organizer will free up the golfers pockets and conveniently organize the common items used during the game of golf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Greg S. Berdan
  • Publication number: 20030218036
    Abstract: An improved belt-mounted glove holder is herein disclosed and described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventor: Steve Collins
  • Publication number: 20030213828
    Abstract: A portable paper towel dispenser to be worn on the person of the user for the purpose of having a constant access to a roll of paper towels when cleaning. The harness configuration supports a detachable dowel which bears a roll of paper towels. The harness adjusts to present the paper towels in front, back or the side of the user's body. The harness adjusts to raise or lower the angle of the paper towel roll. A detachable tension device retards unravelling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventor: Rebecca McKenzie
  • Patent number: 6641011
    Abstract: A simple and sturdy holder for hand-held tools comprising a belt clip for attachment to a user's belt, an angled hook which is retained at one end by the belt clip and a strap member for securely retaining a hand-held tool. Attachment of the strap member to the belt clip permits the thus-held tool to be carried conveniently by the workman without requiring the use of his hands. Ideally, the belt clip may be manufactured in standardized lengths to permit the use of the tool holder with belts of varying, common widths. An optional cushioning device may be used to provide padding against the body of the workman and, thereby, to improve comfort.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2003
    Inventor: Peter P. Kahn
  • Patent number: 6626336
    Abstract: An adapter system for tools, phones and cases and bags, in particular for mobile phone cases, whereby the adapter system comprises a connector for a multi purpose use, whereby the adapter system comprises 1) an adapter (4) comprising a first washer (4a) having a substantially U-shaped space (11) provided with a flange, and a locking snapping tongue (6, 7), which adapter (4) is arranged to be brought into operation with 2) a holder (9, 22) provided with a second washer (10, 23) arranged to be brought into operation with said flange provided space (11) in said first washer (4a).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Inventor: Marcus Krusell
  • Publication number: 20030178454
    Abstract: A hunting retention system includes an elastic cord attached to each of the pair of rattling antlers and attached by a unique and novel attachment device to a user at the waist. Preferably, the restraining device takes the form of a belt, wherein an elastic cord extends on either side of the belt through eyelets externally of the belt so that the same can be attached to each end of one of the antlers of the pair of antlers. The elastic cord is looped through a metal ring lock, which is in turn attached to the antler. Proximate to the eyelet, a latch is attached to and retains the metal ring lock proximate to the user in all circumstances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventor: Jeromie Guminski
  • Publication number: 20030160075
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tool holder for mounting to a user's clothing article, such as a belt or pants pocket. The tool holder includes a first and second support members connected to each other and configured and dimensioned for receiving and hooking around the belt with the first and second support members disposed on opposite sides of the belt. A tool holding member is mounted to one of the support members and is configured for holding a tool. The support members are preferably of an injection-molded material. Also, the support members can be constructed as separate pieces that engage each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: Michael Musarella, Steve Hnatowicz
  • Publication number: 20030141328
    Abstract: A thigh rig includes a carrier and a quick-attach arrangement. The carrier includes a pad body, having a front side and a rear side, for detachably attaching on a user's body and a pouch panel overlappedly provided on the front side of the pad body to define a storage compartment, for receiving a pistol-like weapon therein, between the pad body and the pouch panel. The storage compartment has a top opening having a holding portion formed by a top edge of the pouch panel. The quick-attach arrangement includes a pair of reinforcing elements spacedly provided at the top opening of the storage compartment for selectively adjusting a width of the holding portion of the top opening, so as to securely hold a wrist of the weapon in the storage compartment in position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2002
    Publication date: July 31, 2003
    Inventor: James Victor Cragg
  • Publication number: 20030111497
    Abstract: A body-supported paint container kit comprising a bucket that selectively attaches to the work belt worn around the waist of a painter to free the painter's hands from holding the bucket, allowing the painter to safely paint while holding onto any ladder or scaffolding. A clip member is attached to the rear wall of the bucket. The rear wall of the bucket placed against the leg is concave in the preferred embodiment and designed to conform to the outer shape of the leg. Attached to the bucket is a removable lid that enables the bucket to be closed thereby preventing paint located inside the bucket from drying out. The kit also includes a removable inner sleeve member and an exchangeable screen that fit inside the bucket. The inner sleeve includes a converging lower opening with outer edges designed to allow the tip of a paint brush to be dipped into the paint and located in the bucket and then pulled over the lower edge of the inner sleeve to facilitate removal of excess paint from the paint brush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventor: Gary Lukaris
  • Patent number: 6571997
    Abstract: A pouch assembly having a pocket member secured to the front wall of a vertically oriented rear panel assembly. The rear panel assembly has a chamber formed in its top half within which is positioned a magnet having a flat front surface. This magnet is adjacent the top end of the pouch member. The magnet functions to hold a limited number of metal fasteners or a metal tool against the front surface of the rear panel assembly where they can be easily grasped by a person wearing the pouch assembly. A vertically oriented non-collapsible rigid tubular member is secured to the front wall of the rear panel assembly inside the pouch member for removably receiving a writing instrument. A spring clip member is secured to the rear wall of the rear panel assembly for detachably securing the pouch assembly on a person's belt or in the top end of a person's pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2003
    Inventor: Ted R. Dedrick
  • Publication number: 20030075578
    Abstract: A tether arrangement for connecting an electronic device, such as a laptop computer, to a person who is using the device, on the lap, while in a seated position. In one embodiment, a flexible cord with two ends connects on one of its ends to the electronic device and on the other of its ends to the belt loop of the user. In another embodiment, a single long tethering cord extends around the back of the user, with both ends being connected to the electronic device. Tethers may connect to the electronic device by permanent attachment, by connection terminals on the device, by elements that encircle a portion of the device, or by other means. Tethers may connect to users by clips or by other means. Tethers may also be rigid or semi-rigid, such as plastic strips or rods. Two or more tethers may be used together. Means for varying the effective length of the tethers may be present. These tether arrangements provide for multiple functions, including helping prevent the electronic device from falling off the lap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventor: Benjamin Abelow
  • Patent number: 6550655
    Abstract: Disclosed is a securing device for personal pagers consisting of a plastic holster-type device that includes interchangeable securing means for attaching it to the clothes of the user. The present invention includes a conventional belt clip for attaching to belts and the like as well as a locking straight pin, either of which can be used at any one given time. The incorporation of the pin allows the user to attach the pager to virtually any article of clothing in a secure manner in a situation where the belt clip would be insufficient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Inventor: Shirley Warner
  • Publication number: 20030019893
    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: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Publication date: January 30, 2003
    Inventor: Daniel Decoteau
  • Publication number: 20030000987
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventor: Jarrod Barr
  • Patent number: 6497352
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Inventor: Ralph Ernest Grover
  • Publication number: 20020170933
    Abstract: A tool pouch comprises a back layer of durable sheet material, and an outer layer of compliant material and a stud plate attached to opposite sides of the back layer. The back layer has a front side, a back side, a top edge, and a lower perimeter extending from a first end of the top edge to a second end of the top edge between the front side and the back side. The outer layer of compliant material is attached to front side of the back layer around a majority of the lower perimeter of the back layer, and attached to the back layer between edges of the lower perimeter to form a plurality of pockets. Each of the plurality of pockets has an opening oriented towards the top edge of the back layer. The stud plate is attached to the back side of the back layer, the stud plate comprising a base plate and a stud fixed to the base plate, for providing a freely swiveling, removable attachment to a retainer that may be worn on a user's waistband.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2002
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventor: John H. Martin
  • Patent number: 6481060
    Abstract: A multi-purpose cap clip, comprising a clip unit, a holding device, and an accessory object. The clip unit has a fixing plate and two clasping plates to two sides of the fixing plate, with the fixing plate and the two clasping plates clasping a brim of a cap. The accessory object has a holding element which fits on the holding device and is held thereby. After assembly of the structural parts, the clip unit fastens the accessory object on the brim of the cap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Inventor: Yu-Chi Tsai
  • Patent number: RE38035
    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° 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° axis. In this manner, a tool hanging from the U-shaped hook will swivel about the 360° 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Inventor: Peter P. Kahn