Apertured Member Or Loop Attaching Receiver To Attaching Means Patents (Class 224/671)
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Patent number: 9913016Abstract: There is disclosed a wireless sound equipment includes a case; a first holder and a second holder provided in both sides of the case, respectively; a first receiver and a second receiver coupled to and decoupled from the first holder and the second holder, respectively; a first winding device gear rotatably mounted in the case, the first winding device comprising a first gear formed in an outer circumference; a second winding device rotatably mounted in the case, the second winding device comprising a second gear formed in an outer circumference to engage with the first gear; a first audio cable connected between the first receiver and the first winding device to be wound around the circumference of the first winding device; and a second audio cable connected between the second receiver and the second winding device to be wound around the circumference of the second winding device.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2015Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Choonghwan Shin, Byunghwa Lee, Yonghee Lee
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Patent number: 8931673Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Inventor: Nathaniel D. Stevens, IV
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Patent number: 8899458Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2011Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Inventors: Troy A. Heien, Robert Skophammer
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Publication number: 20140312092Abstract: An accessory pocket system providing a slim, secure pocket that attaches to a belt. The accessory pocket system allows a user to insert documents, credit cards, money and in one particular embodiment a mobile device for safekeeping. With the addition of two belt sleeves, the user can secure the accessory pocket system to a belt in two orientations. The accessory pocket system includes at least one belt sleeve that allows the insertion of a belt to secure the pocket to the individual. The accessory pocket system allows the insertion of passports, credit cards, documents, portable electronic devices or smart phones in a convenient manner so that the user may readily access them.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventor: Anthony L Waters
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Publication number: 20140175135Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: West Coast Chain Mfg. Co.Inventors: Boake Paugh, Joshua R. Buesseler
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Patent number: 8733606Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2009Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Center Mass, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey G. Felts
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Patent number: 8678259Abstract: An apparatus for carrying flying discs in such a way that the apparatus does not interfere with the selection and throwing of the flying discs. In one embodiment, a flying disc caddy includes a holster, a belt, and a strap. The holster includes a pouch and dividers. The dividers are spaced apart inside the pouch to form pockets or slots. The pockets receive individual flying discs. The holster is slideably attached to a belt. The belt is configured to wrap around the waist of a disc golf player. The belt secures the holster such that the opening of the holster is aligned to the waist. The holster is also attached to a strap. The strap is configured to wrap around the thigh of a disc golf player. The strap secures the lower end of the pouch to the thigh such that the pouch does not flail during play.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2012Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Inventor: Nathan W. Hurst
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Patent number: 8231038Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2009Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Center Mass, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey G. Felts
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Publication number: 20100133305Abstract: A belt mounted sleever bar holder includes a belt receiving member of flexible material formed into a belt receiving loop and designed to receive a belt therethrough so as to securely hold the belt receiving member on a belt. A metal mounting plate is fixedly attached to an outer surface of the belt receiving member and an L-shaped metal sleever bar receiving member with a substantially vertically oriented arm and a substantially horizontally oriented arm is pivotally attached parallel with an outer surface of the mounting plate for limited rotary movements of the vertical arm relative to the mounting plate. The horizontally oriented arm includes a sleever bar receiving opening therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2010Publication date: June 3, 2010Inventor: Tucson Allan Stewart
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Patent number: 7699198Abstract: An attachment mechanism for use with a portable electronic device (101) includes a case (110) having a first surface (211) and a second surface (111), where the first surface and the second surface define therebetween a space (105) capable of receiving the portable electronic device. The attachment mechanism further includes a clip (120) attached to the second surface of the case. The clip includes a body (221) adjacent to the second surface, a first extension (222) spaced apart from and extending toward the second surface, and a second extension (223) also spaced apart from and extending toward the second surface. The second piece creates a first pocket (231) between the case and the clip, and the second piece creates a second pocket (232) between the case and the clip.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2005Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Saharut Sirichai, John Wadsworth, Ernesto Quinteros, Vijendra Nalwad, Mitchell Suckle
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Patent number: 7690542Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2005Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Seychelles Imports, LLCInventor: Daniel Silvera
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Patent number: 7571839Abstract: The present invention relates to a load bearing apparatus, and more particularly, to a passive exoskeleton whereby a load may be placed on the passive exoskeleton and thereby transfer weight of the load from the passive exoskeleton to a ground surface. The passive exoskeleton comprises a rigid body member for attaching proximate a portion of a user's body, a sliding rod attached with the body member, and a ground surface engage-able foot analog attached with the sliding rod. When a user places a load on the body member, weight of the load from is transferred from the body member, through the sliding rod, and into the foot analog, causing the passive exoskeleton to support at least a portion of the load.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2004Date of Patent: August 11, 2009Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLCInventors: Conrad Chu, Andy Chu
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Publication number: 20080105722Abstract: A pocket comprises an inner cup cooperating in a nested relationship with an outer cup to define a chamber having a closed bottom end and an open upper end sized to receive an article. A hinge interconnects the inner and outer cups at the closed bottom end of the chamber. The hinge is configured to accommodate swinging movement of the outer cup relative to the inner cup between a closed position at which the sides of the article received in the chamber are tightly confined between opposite interior surfaces of the inner and outer cups, and a release position deflected outwardly from the closed position to accommodate removal of the article from the chamber via its open upper end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2006Publication date: May 8, 2008Inventor: Frank A. Howell
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Patent number: 7275868Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2005Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Inventor: David S. Miller
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Patent number: 7025238Abstract: A system for carrying and rapidly accessing implements carried on a belt, especially implements used by law enforcement officers. The system uses a hinged floor carried on a flatplate having a belt loop. The hinged floor is held perpendicular to the flat plate by a strap or cover having a quick-release latch at the top. When the strap or cover is released the floor drops to form an angle with the flat plate, allowing the user to quickly remove the implement using one hand.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2003Date of Patent: April 11, 2006Inventors: Jerry Hughes, George Davis
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Patent number: 6994238Abstract: A clip-type holster fashioned from a single strip of stainless steel and shaped for holding a battery powered rotary tool such as a screw gun for wearing on a tool belt. The holster catches the handle of the screw gun easily and locks it in place to prevent it from falling from the user's belt. The holster easily releases the screw gun when drawn from the holster by the user. The opening of the holster is adjustable to accommodate various types and sizes of handles. The strip is bent to form a hook having substantially U-shaped lower portion having an inner shank. The shank has a section bent back upon itself to form clip for the user's belt and having a spring action locking mechanism. The shank portion has a belt edge stop extending outward from the shank to meet the clip and located at a height spaced below the upper bend of the clip so as to clamp over the lower edge of the belt forming a holster clip that securely fits over the belt.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2003Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Inventor: Romeo B. Estabaya
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Publication number: 20040169056Abstract: A belt mounted ID/credit card anti-theft device for securely holding at least one such card. The device comprises a first rectangular body and a second elongate body. The first rectangular body includes a chamber adapted for receiving and securely holding the card. The second elongate body comprises means for demountably mounting the first rectangular body to a belt or strap and means for sealing the card securely within the chamber in a locked configuration. Another embodiment of the invention is disclosed wherein the rectangular body comprises a first front card holding chamber and a second rear card holding chamber. Various devices for attaching the device to a belt or strap are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2003Publication date: September 2, 2004Inventor: John Anthony Mayzel
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Patent number: 6769587Abstract: A belt-mounted golf accessory holder for carrying golf items such as golf balls, tees, and ball markers on one's person. The belt-mounted golf accessory holder includes a container having back, side, bottom, and front walls, and also having a storage compartment disposed therein; and also includes a flexible flap being hingedly attached to the container and being fastenably closable over an open top of the container; and further includes an assembly of fastening the flap to the container; and also includes belt loop members being securely attached to the container for carrying the container upon a user's belt; and further includes a towel support member being connected to the container for supporting a golf towel.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2002Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Inventor: Manny Lomas
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Publication number: 20040140337Abstract: A belt clip extension is provided for use with personal use devices such as mobile electronic devices, tools, or implements, all having an integral belt clip, so that a personal use device may be clipped to the belt clip extension and be suspended from the belt of a wearer. The belt clip extension is flexible so as to be able to swing away from the belt of the wearer, and so as to be twisted about its own longitudinal axis. The belt clip extension has first and second portions, with the second portion being folded onto itself to provide a loop through which the belt of a wearer will pass, and a slot is formed in the second portion so as to receive the clip of the mobile electronic device which would normally attach to the belt of the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2003Publication date: July 22, 2004Inventor: Rodney W. Rashleigh
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Publication number: 20040129749Abstract: A protective enclosure capable of storing an electronic device while protecting it from damage emanating from impacts, impingements, dust and moisture is provided herein. More specifically, the present invention allows a user to use a portable electronic device without requiring the user to open the enclosure and expose the contents to inclement weather.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventor: Eric Hassett
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Patent number: 6679404Abstract: A tool-toting device for connection to a belt to be worn about the waist of a tradesman for the purpose of carrying a tool of a type having an elongated handle and angled or transverse head portion includes a support backing associatable as part of the belt; and a tool support spring clip having a first generally horizontally disposed side-spring clip portion having a first and second end and connected to the support backing.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2001Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Inventor: Mark R. Brandt
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Publication number: 20030089748Abstract: This invention is a portable device for carrying a paint roller and paint in a hands-free fashion. The device includes a main storage compartment in which paint is stored. This main compartment is sized so that a paint roller can be placed therein and the compartment further includes an element such as a clip for holding the paint roller within the storage compartment. When the roller is stored in this fashion, it is elevated above the upper surface of the paint in the storage compartment. If desired, an additional storage compartment can be included which compartment allows for the storage of a paint brush. The device is connected to the painter by a belt clip or by a shoulder strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2001Publication date: May 15, 2003Inventors: Michael J. Whalen, Jeffrey S. Howard
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Publication number: 20030085244Abstract: A baton carrier featuring an attachment assembly that is rotatable with respect to the holder portion of the carrier. The baton carrier can be placed in various angular positions with respect to the attachment assembly on the user's belt. The rotatable attachment assembly simplifies the removal of a baton, as well an enhancing comfort for the wearer, by allowing the user to position the carrier at an optimum angle. The baton carrier of the present invention can also accommodate belts of different widths. In one embodiment, the attachment assembly has an adjustable member whose position along the assembly can be changed to allow belts of different widths to be looped therethrough. In another embodiment, one of a plurality of inserts of various sizes may be selected for insertion within the belt loop of the attachment assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2001Publication date: May 8, 2003Inventor: Kevin L. Parsons
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Publication number: 20030052147Abstract: Police officers have had many improvements in their equipment in recent years, except in one constant area. They often struggle with the removal of equipment from their utility belts and are unable to put the items into action quickly and easily. This invention relates generally to easy, quick access to the items held on a police officer's belt. This is especially common to non-lethal weapons and ammo clips, but not limited to these in any way. From this point on the term “officer” will refer to a police officer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2001Publication date: March 20, 2003Inventors: Jerry Hughes, George Davis
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Patent number: 6478202Abstract: The invention concerns a holster with a belt part (1) and a weapon part (10), which are releasably connected to each other and are rotatable/fastenable by an undercut guide (3) of the belt part and a pushbutton (15) with fastening plate of the weapon part (10), in which the belt part is situated on the user side of the weapon part and the weapon part is situated on the weapon side of the belt part and in which the guide (3) has a guide plane on the weapon side and a guide plane facing away from the weapon. The invention is characterized by the fact that at least one additional undercut guide (3′) is provided above the first one on belt part (1) whose guide plane on the weapon side lies on the guide plane of the first guide (3) facing away from the weapon on the user side.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2000Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Inventor: Gaston Glock
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Publication number: 20020162864Abstract: A hard plastic curved top bracket, worn on a wide nylon belt around a person's waist for the purpose of supporting a small load, such as a child or bag of groceries. This bracket would be made of 100% polyethylene plastic by injecting this molden plastic into a metal mold.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2001Publication date: November 7, 2002Inventor: Daniel George Grunwald
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Publication number: 20020053585Abstract: A watertight container, comprising a rigid watertight box connectable by a wrist strap to limbs or other members of a human or animal body, to permit carrying of an object contiguously and safely to an arm, a leg, or the neck, the object preferably being small size articles of value or utility or both particularly in situations of water immersion, engaging in sporting activities, and because of the watersealing feature of the box which is provided with suitable gaskets, seals to the anatomical suitability and the strength of the wrist strap housing the box.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2001Publication date: May 9, 2002Inventor: Federico Rossi
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Publication number: 20020014507Abstract: A workbelt pouch for use at a worksite is disclosed. The pouch includes pockets designed to hold electrician's tools. Additionally, exterior pockets are formed in a unique manner and reinforced using rivets in the bottom thereof to prevent sharp objects from wearing through the bottom of the pockets.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Inventors: Gregory Scott Snider, William E. Hawkins, James Pangerc, Matthew J. Holland
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Patent number: 6290112Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 5, 2000Date of Patent: September 18, 2001Inventor: Morton Iver
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Patent number: 6189756Abstract: A one-piece belt loop device of a relatively rigid material for use with a web of Velcro® fastener material includes a base having top and bottom edges with a pair of side edges extending therebetween. Recesses in the top and bottom edges provide guidelines for stitching the top and bottom edges of the base to the holster with the side edges free of the holster. The base thus presents a first loop for extension of a user's belt therethrough. A central housing presents upper and lower apertures with a raised central surface therebetween for attachment of a spring belt clipped thereto to clip the holster to the user's belt. A thumb break strap can be further extended between the apertures and has Velcro® material thereon releasably engageable with the underlying Velcro® material. The belt loop device enhances assembly and presents a reinforced belt attachment structure.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 1998Date of Patent: February 20, 2001Assignee: Mil-Tech, Inc.Inventor: Robert Cleveland Ward
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Patent number: 6076715Abstract: A firearm retaining apparatus operable to be carried on a user's belt member and positioned at a forward mid portion of the firearm user and having means thereon for retaining and supporting portions of a hunting rifle in vertical or horizontal positions. The firearm retaining apparatus includes 1) a main firearm retainer member of a U-shape and rigid construction; 2) a retainer and flap cover assembly of a flexible construction wrapped vertically about the main firearm retainer member; and 3) a front pocket and cartridge retainer assembly operable to be interconnected to itself and extended horizontally about the main firearm retainer member. The retainer and flap cover assembly is operable to be extended and covered about an outer surface of the main firearm retainer member and providing a rest for the hunting rifle thereon.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 1998Date of Patent: June 20, 2000Inventor: Michael D. Easter
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Patent number: 5687892Abstract: The belt mounted tool hanger comprises a base member having a slot therein through and within which a portion of a workman's belt can be engaged and a hook which extends from a end edge of the base member, across same, and to a level above the height to which the base member extends.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 1995Date of Patent: November 18, 1997Inventor: Gary A. Johns
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Patent number: 5586706Abstract: A waist bag has a pouch for carrying small personal items. Large loops are fastened to the pouch. The large loops enable a belt and its buckles to slide through the loops without resistance. When worn around a person's waist, the waist bag provides security for the pouch, because cutting the belt and pulling it from the person does not also pull the pouch. A hidden pocket in the pouch enhances security.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 1995Date of Patent: December 24, 1996Inventor: Mary E. Ritzenhein
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Patent number: 5568887Abstract: A holder for carrying ceiling grid members and ceiling installation tools and supplies. The holder first and second cylinders suspended from a waist strap for receiving the ceiling grid members. A waste cylinder is coupled to the first cylinder and is operable to receive waste grid members resulting from a cutting procedure. A plurality of pouches and loops are coupled to the cylinders for supporting various ceiling installation tools such as a rivet gun, tape measure, saw, circle cutter, chalk line, and the like.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 1994Date of Patent: October 29, 1996Inventors: Charles Gollihue, Brenda Gollihue
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Patent number: 5526953Abstract: A portable box for containing V8 video tapes, comprising a substantially rectangular box body, a cover body corresponding to the box body and integrally connected therewith, a hanging hook disposed on a front face of the box body and a fastening hook disposed on a front face of the cover body. The box body has an upper edge formed with a horizontal frame section and a vertical frame section. The cover body has a lower edge which is formed with a horizontal frame section adapted to engage with the horizontal frame section of the box body to achieve waterproof and humidity-proof effect. A partitioning plate is disposed in the box body so as to partition the same into compartments for separately containing and confining the video tapes and avoid shaking thereof. The fastening hook is adapted to engage with the hanging hook and the hanging hook is adapted to hang on the waist or a belt of a user.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1994Date of Patent: June 18, 1996Inventor: Walter Chieng