At Least One End Of The Loop Being Releasable Patents (Class 224/675)
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Patent number: 7424962Abstract: A pocket is formed to be carried at a waist of a player playing either golf or tennis. The pocket has a backing and a front made of a fabric that is flexible and stretchable to thereby hold at least three balls under tension while located in the pocket. The pocket is held in a horizontal direction on the waistline of a wearer. The pocket may be attached to a belt surrounding the wearer or instead of a belt may be held in place by way of straps that are mounted on a back side of the pocket and may be passed through slits at the waistline of a pair of pants and held under tension by way of double D-rings.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2004Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Inventor: Kiersten K. Mooney
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Patent number: 7389899Abstract: A holster is tailored to receive articles of cylindrical configuration, such as flashlights, pepper spray cans, collapsible batons, etc., provided the articles have similar diameters for a given holster. The holster provides for adjustable tension to be placed on the article in the holster and forms a generally cylindrical cavity drawn to a smaller diameter collar spaced upward from its lower end upon which the tail or the bezel of a flashlight may rest to provide additional protection to the bezel. The holster may form a generally cylindrical cavity extending the full length of the holster. The holster is configured to hold the flashlight at a forward or backward angle for smooth, ergonomic draw of the light by the user. A one-way snap strap is provided for attachment over waist belts of a variety of widths.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2004Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Inventor: Andrew L. Johnson
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Publication number: 20080105576Abstract: A ball drying pouch for, e.g., a football or soccer ball has an absorbent interior liner and a water repellent exterior layer. Fasteners permit the pouch to be worn by an official. The top and bottom edges of the pouch are permanently closed. One or both side edges afford an opening for insertion of a ball for drying.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2006Publication date: May 8, 2008Inventor: Chadwick C. Brown
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Publication number: 20080061099Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2006Publication date: March 13, 2008Inventor: John Tilby
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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: 7240404Abstract: A fastening system for objects, such as pockets, that can be attached to an item of clothing in various positions includes a mechanism with an interlocking action for objects, e.g. pockets and a buckle located on the object to be fastened to the item of clothing, below the upper fastening region of each fastening strap. The lower section of the contact surface of the object to be fastened to the item of clothing is provided with one or more pocket loops arranged next to one another, their number corresponding to the number of fastening straps that are situated on the object. The free end of the fastening strap(s) that is/are situated on the object is equipped with a respective gripper element including a hook, the element being used to secure the fastening strap(s) to a clothing loop lying below the pocket loop.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2004Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Inventor: Uwe Flössner
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Patent number: 6840420Abstract: A device for holding a badge and an identification card includes a first strip of material constructed of leather. The first strip of material is shaped to include first and second generally oval-shaped portions which are connected through a neck. The first portion is shaped to include a pair of openings through which the badge can be pinned. A second strip of material constructed of leather is sewn onto the first strip of material along three sides so as to define a generally rectangular-shaped pocket for receiving the identification card, the first strip of material being shaped to include a centered window to display the identification card when disposed within the pocket. The first strip of material can be folded about the neck to form a closed loop. A pair of complementary fasteners are mounted onto the first strip of material to retain the device in its closed loop configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2002Date of Patent: January 11, 2005Inventor: Alfred R. Hudson
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Publication number: 20040206796Abstract: This invention relates to a portable case adapted for holding handheld devices such as phones, cameras, camcorders, radios and other products as well as non-electronic devices such as flashlights. The case is supported by a selectively bendable stand which may be altered in any variety of positions to provide a support for the case and associated electronic equipment. The case may also include an elastic cord element to removably interconnect the electronic device on an exterior surface of the case during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2004Publication date: October 21, 2004Applicant: Intelligent Designs 2000 Corp.Inventors: Paul Badillo, Sandra Martinez, Richard N. Case
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Publication number: 20040144819Abstract: A golf accessories organizing bag includes a first bag and a second bag. The first bag has a connection member connected to a rear side of the first bag so as to be connected to the second bag. The second bag has a hook on a top thereof and a zipper connects two sides of an open side of the second bag. A loop is connected to a front side of the second bag so that the connection member of the first bag is engaged with the loop. A plurality of organizing members are connected to a rear side of the second bag.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Inventor: Hsi-Chou Huang
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Publication number: 20040112932Abstract: A taser holster includes a carrier for detachably fastening on a user's body, a pouch panel overlappedly provided on the carrier and defining a storage compartment, having a top opening, between the carrier and the pouch panel for receiving a taser, and a shielding flap, having a predetermined size and shape, overlappedly extended from the carrier for selectively folding from a closed position to an opened position. In the closed position, the shielding flap is folded to enclose the top opening of the storage compartment so as to cover a butt of the taser for protection purpose. In the opened position, the shielding flap is held by the carrier, which allows the taser withdrawing from the storage compartment efficiently.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2003Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventor: James Victor Cragg
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Patent number: 6726076Abstract: A portable litter receptacle for allowing smokers to discard their litter in a litter receptacle rather than throwing their buds on the ground. The portable litter receptacle includes a pouch member being collapsible; and also includes a support assembly being securely attached to the.pouch member and being adapted to extend over an object to suspend the pouch member therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2001Date of Patent: April 27, 2004Inventor: Eric C. Hernandez
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Patent number: 6712251Abstract: A low slung tool belt carrier includes pouches designed to be suspended from a belt strap construction with a shoulder strap crossing over the torso or shoulders to support the larger of two pouches, the pouches arranged to fit on the hips or be rested upon the hips of an individual.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2003Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: TravelonInventors: Donald E. Godshaw, Andrezj M. Redzisz
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Publication number: 20040020959Abstract: A holder for articles comprising a pouch, a loop coupled to the pouch, and a fastener for coupling the loop to the pouch. Both the pouch and the loop can be made from flexible material. The pouch can have a back section and a front section and wherein this pouch can further comprise a backing element coupled to the back section of the pouch. The holder can also include body section disposed between the pouch the loop. The holder can also optionally include a backing element substantially enclosed in the body section of the holder. The backing element can be formed from a stiff material and can provide a stiff backing for the pouch. There can also be an optional additional fastener coupled to the body section on a side opposite the pouch. Another optional feature is a longitudinal fastener coupled to a front end of the body section. This longitudinal fastener can be used to allow a wire or a tube to be fastened to the body section of the holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventor: Christopher Sellars
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Patent number: 6679405Abstract: A multi-functional small pouch accessory that is made of a variety of materials and has easy access to storage for keys, money, identification, etc. The pouch is compact and easy to use with its adjustability and slide-ability. The pouch has ornamentation and comes in a variety of colors and fun shapes. The pouch folds in half creating two storage pockets and has a separate third clear-windowed identification pocket visible only when in the open position. The pouch has a small hook and loop closure to secure in the closed position but still allows for quick and easy access. The pouch easily attaches and detaches to a shoelace, boot, ankle, any body part or pet with or without a separate adjustable strap, rope or chain. Two elastic loops on the back and side of the pouch, makes it possible to fit and slide the pouch along any size strap, rope or chain.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2001Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Inventors: Kara Sue Zalis-Hecker, Marlene Present
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Patent number: 6662986Abstract: The invention involves a mobile phone and strap apparatus for carrying a mobile phone. A mobile phone is provided with openings in the corners of the mobile phone housing through which a flexible line is passed and cooperates with a strap and latch that secures ends of the flexible line. The strap, latch and flexible line are adapted to secure an object between the mobile phone housing, the flexible line and strap when ends of the flexible line are drawn through the latch.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2001Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: Nokia CorporationInventor: Jarmo Lehtonen
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Publication number: 20030218038Abstract: A multi-hanging structure includes a base body, a first strap member, a second strap member, and a third strap member. The base body includes a base level at a side thereof. The first strap member is detachably adhered to the base level at two free ends thereof, thereby defining a first slot between the base level and the first strap member. The second strap member is connected to the base level at a middle section thereof and includes two free ends detachably adhered to each other to define a second slot surrounded by the second strap member. The third strap member is connected to the base level at a middle section thereof and includes two free ends detachably adhered to each other, thereby defining a third slot surrounded by the third strap member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2003Publication date: November 27, 2003Inventor: Teng-Yao Chang
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Publication number: 20030209579Abstract: A cart tower for towing a hand pulled cart has a handle extending therefrom and is worn about the waist of a user. The cart tower includes a belt, a buckle, a first padded side, a second padded side, a padded back and a handle-connector. The belt has a first strap and a second strap. Each strap has a distal end and a proximal end. The buckle system mechanically couples the distal ends of the first and second straps to each other. The first and second padded sides are mechanically coupled to the proximal ends of the first and second straps. The padded back has a first side and a second side. The first and second sides of the padded back are being mechanically coupled to the first and second padded sides. The handle-connector is mechanically to the padded back. The handle connector is connected to the handle of the hand pulled cart.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2002Publication date: November 13, 2003Inventor: Raymond M. Postel
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Patent number: 6601744Abstract: A sanitary glove container assembly and a method for its use that permits the storage of sanitary gloves. The assembly comprises two rounded, hollow members with threaded openings, and the members are joined by a securing mechanism. The area of the openings is smaller than the cross sectional area of the hollow members such that gloves will not fall out inadvertently. The user may individually encapsulate one glove in each hollow member in a manner in order to allow for easy access to the gloves, allow for easy loading of the device, prevent tangling of the gloves, and ensure cleanliness of the glove before use.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2001Date of Patent: August 5, 2003Inventor: Armin Altemus
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Publication number: 20030102346Abstract: A pneumatic tool system operation and carrier belt comprised of a band worn around the waist of the user and from which is suspended a plurality of cinctures that respectively hold a set of hand tools, a pneumatic tool, a mini compressor, a small battery, and goggles, wherein the pneumatic tool, the mini compressor, and the small battery are interconnected. As such, the user goes to the work site only wearing the carrier belt holding the entire pneumatic tool system and operates the pneumatic tools directly from the belt because the power supply and compressed air source are built in, which improves upon the conventional need to connect a confusing array of equipment cables and hoses. Furthermore, the present invention does not hinder work and prevents accidental injury and other hazardous situations, and thereby provides a carrier belt that facilitates construction and manual dexterity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2001Publication date: June 5, 2003Inventor: Mei-Lien Chen
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Publication number: 20030094470Abstract: A taser holster includes a carrier for detachably fastening on a user's body, a pouch panel overlappedly provided on the carrier and defining a storage compartment, having a top opening, between the carrier and the pouch panel for receiving a taser, and a shielding flap, having a predetermined size and shape, overlappedly extended from the carrier for selectively folding from a closed position to an opened position. In the closed position, the shielding flap is folded to enclose the top opening of the storage compartment so as to cover a butt of the taser for protection purpose. In the opened position, the shielding flap is held by the carrier, which allows the taser withdrawing from the storage compartment efficiently.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2001Publication date: May 22, 2003Inventor: James Victor Cragg
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Publication number: 20030066856Abstract: The invention involves a mobile phone and strap apparatus for carrying a mobile phone. A mobile phone is provided with openings in the corners of the mobile phone housing through which a flexible line is passed and cooperates with a strap and latch that secures ends of the flexible line. The strap, latch and flexible line are adapted to secure an object between the mobile phone housing, the flexible line and strap when ends of the flexible line are drawn through the latch.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2001Publication date: April 10, 2003Inventor: Jarmo Lehtonen
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Publication number: 20030006256Abstract: Equipment for holding golf outfits which includes a main body board with a connecting member to attach the main body board to a belt of a golf player. Holding members are attached to a front side of the main body board from two ends to form a vertical receiving hole to permit a tee to pass through the hole and be held in position. An elongated hole is formed through the main body with the elongated hole to receive a divot restoring tool with an upper portion of the divot restoring tool being visible.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2001Publication date: January 9, 2003Inventor: Jui-Sen Chen
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Publication number: 20020175197Abstract: A pet waste disposal bag dispenser comprises a compartment for holding a box of bags. The compartment can be secured to a pet collar or a belt by securing a flap on the compartment around the collar or belt. The compartment includes an opening providing access to the box of bags which itself includes an opening to the bags within the box. The opening can be covered by means of a second flap extending from the first flap. The flap arrangement allows access to the bags while still retaining the compartment on the collar or belt. Release of both flaps allows removal of the entire device from the collar or belt.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2001Publication date: November 28, 2002Inventor: Chris Cummins
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Patent number: 6478205Abstract: A portable telephone set holder is comprised of a portable telephone set housing, a holding section extending from the housing, and a suspending section provided on a rear surface of the housing. The housing has an insertion port, into which a portable telephone set is inserted to be housed. The holding section extends from the insertion port and is provided at a location adjacent to the insertion port, which housing is folded toward a front surface of the housing, and engaged with the housing in a disengageable manner. The suspending section forms a supporter insertion block on the rear surface of the housing in a disengageable manner. A supporter such as a belt is inserted into the supporter insertion block, to thereby suspend the portable telephone set holder. The opening surface of the insertion port of the housing is inclined in one orientation. Further, the supporter insertion block is inclined in the same orientation as the inclined orientation of the opening surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2000Date of Patent: November 12, 2002Inventor: Kouichiro Fujihashi
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Patent number: 6431424Abstract: A modular load bearing field support system having a waist belt, a pair of shoulder straps, each of the shoulder straps having a front end attached to the waist belt and a rear end attached to the waist belt, and a middle section disposed between said front and rear ends. A mounting track is attached to said waist belt, and a spatula accessory support system is included for mounting an accessory on the mounting track. The spatula system includes a flat spatula attached to an accessory, with the spatula inserted between the mounting track and the waist belt to attach the accessory to waist belt. A long gun support system for conveniently and safely carrying a firearm along with the load bearing support system is described. Extension panels for carrying large loads on the support system, as well as fabric noise-reduction and color variation panels are also described.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2000Date of Patent: August 13, 2002Inventor: Patrick D. Smith
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Patent number: 6412674Abstract: An adjustable pocket comprising a pocket chamber and a strap assembly comprising a strap member, a first fastener, and a second fastener. The pocket chamber is adapted to contain equipment such as portable communications devices. The pocket chamber is defined by a front wall, a rear wall having at least one hole formed therein, a bottom wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall. The strap member has first and second ends. The first fastener fastens the strap member first end to the front wall. The second fastener fastens the strap member second end to the rear wall. The strap member extends through the hole in the rear wall such that the second fastener fastens the strap member second end to an outer surface of the rear wall. The second fastener is preferably a hook and loop fastener that allows infinite fine adjustment of the form factor defined by the adjustable pocket.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2000Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: Conterra, Inc.Inventor: Richard A. Lipke
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Patent number: 6364187Abstract: A holster for retaining small objects, such as portable cellular phones and portable two-way radios. The holster includes a body, a belt attachment loop and a retaining strap. The retaining strap optionally includes a pair of elastic cords to which is attached a forward attachment tab. The attachment tab is removably attached to the forward side of the body by, for example, use of hook and loop fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2001Date of Patent: April 2, 2002Inventors: Kimberly M Castellano, Douglas W. Shoemaker
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Publication number: 20020017545Abstract: This invention relates to a portable case adapted for holding hand held devices such as phones, cameras, camcorders, radios and other products as well as non-electronic devices such as flashlights. The case is supported by a selectively bendable stand which may be altered in any variety of positions to provide a support for the case and associated electronic equipment. The case may also include an elastic cord element to removably interconnect the electronic device on an exterior surface of the case during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2001Publication date: February 14, 2002Inventors: Paul Badillo, Sandra Martinez, Richard N. Case
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Patent number: 6318613Abstract: A pouch attachable to a garment to store objects of credit card length and width has a container with front and back walls fixed to each other along bottom and opposite side edges to define a compartment sized to receive and hold, in a substantially immobile condition, several of the objects when they are stacked face-to-face and inserted through an open top edge of the container. Mating pieces of hook-and-loop material seal the open top edge to secure the objects in the container. A strap fixed at one of its ends to a back face of the container back wall proximate one of its edges extends across the container back face to its free end at a point proximate another of its edges. A segment of hook-and loop material is fixed along its entire length to the entire length of the front face of the strap. A mating segment of hook-and-loop material is fixed along its entire length to the back face of the container back wall between the fixed end of the strap and the point at the free end of the strap.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2000Date of Patent: November 20, 2001Inventor: Annette K. Underhill
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Patent number: 6293446Abstract: A pegged holster and a means of supporting such holster. The holster is capable of being worn under the arm without the aid of shoulder straps. The holster is also capable of being manufactured such that the heighth of the holster from the belt line and/or the arm pit can be easily adjusted for individuals using such devices. The holster can also be easily exchanged for other holsters to accommodate various calibers and sizes of weapons.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 1999Date of Patent: September 25, 2001Inventor: Richard E. Nielsen
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Patent number: 6279804Abstract: A strap attachment system having a stiffened flexible strap with a first end anchored to a pouch and a free end configured for positioning around a belt and releasable attachment to the pouch, such as with hook-and-loop fasteners. The stiffened flexible strap is formed from webbing that has the hook portion of the hook-and-loop fastening system attached thereto, preferably by stitching. A stiffener having a shaped end is positioned between the hook portion and the webbing to provide some rigidity to the webbing. The stiffened flexible strap is more easily threaded around a belt to form a connecting loop.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 1999Date of Patent: August 28, 2001Inventor: Ron Gregg
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Patent number: 6257473Abstract: A sanitary pet-waste collection pouch including an interior open-topped chamber for holding tied loaded plastic bags containing retrieved pet-waste, the pouch having a flap portion carrying interior and exterior opening pockets on opposite sides thereof, a pair of deep side-pockets on opposite sides of the chamber, releasable retaining loops coupled to the respective deep side-pockets, the interior opening pocket carrying a supply of plastic litter bags and the exterior opening pocket carrying personal effects, releasable retainer loops coupled to the deep side-pockets and each formed of a strip carrying opposite sided “hook” and “pile” portions which are engaged to form the loop, “hook” and “pile” portions being self-engagable forming the loops, and pockets on opposite sides thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 1999Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Inventor: Nicholas Clement Ringelstetter
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Patent number: 6213366Abstract: The invention is directed to an improved box-belt attachment system (15) for attaching a box (16) having a lid (21) to a belt (18). In the preferred embodiment, the attachment comprises a box loop (19) and a belt loop (20), whereby the lid of a box may be folded over the box loop and the belt loop may engage a user's belt. The box loop and belt loop may be formed from a continuous wire member comprised of a flexible elastic material. The elastic material may be spring steel having a substantially circular cross-section. The lid may include two male connections (22) and the back panel (23) of the box may contain two corresponding female connections (24), whereby the lid may be temporarily attached to the back panel of the box. The box may include a reinforced crease (25).Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1999Date of Patent: April 10, 2001Inventor: Russell C. LaRocco
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Patent number: 6209769Abstract: An improved side pack for holding objects on the side of the torso to provide comfortable, ready, and ergonomic access to the objects, comprising a strap assembly and a suspended bag. A bag includes a main compartment facing away from the user having a closing flap for closing a top opening of the compartment. Secondary compartments are provided facing the user. A hold-down depending from the secondary compartments may be attached to a belt loop to restrict movement of the bag. A strap assembly comprises a primary strap adjustably attached to retention straps on the bag. The primary strap has a wide midportion for spreading the weight of the bag. An auxiliary strap attachable to a plurality of positions on the midportion of the primary step extends across the back and under the distal arm and serves to retain the primary strap in place on the shoulder.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 1996Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Inventors: Peggy Newgarden Seals, Carla M. Talbot
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Patent number: 6199737Abstract: A sanitary pet-waste collection pouch having front, rear and side-walls defining an interior open topped chamber for holding tied pet-waste loaded plastic litter bags containing retrieved pet-waste. The rear wall is extended forming a unitary flap cover having interior opening and exterior opening pockets on opposite sides threof. The exterior opening pocket is closed by a “hook and pile” Velcro closure. An open topped side-pocket having a restricted bottom opening is secured along a side-wall of the pouch. A sanitizer dispensing container with a dispensing cap is seated securely within the side-pocket with the dispensing cap passing through the restricted bottom opening. The flap cover carries the “hook” portion of a second “hook and pile” Velcro closure and the front wall carries the “pile” portion of said closure, the “pile” portion being longer than the “hook” portion and being located on the front wall.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 1999Date of Patent: March 13, 2001Inventor: Nicholas Clement Ringelstetter
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Patent number: 6158642Abstract: A modular carrier assembly is disclosed which is adapted for use in playing the sport of paintball. The assembly includes a belt portion and a pack portion that are readily attachable and detachable to each other. The belt portion has a pack fastener adapted to mate with a belt fastener disposed on the pack; flaps on either the belt or the pack are inserted through straps on the other of the belt or the pack and secured to the belt. This configuration provides lumbar support to the user, enables the carrying of heavy weight, and allows for adjustments in the packs that can be carried.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 1999Date of Patent: December 12, 2000Inventor: Charles Edward Herbage
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Patent number: 6152338Abstract: A modular load bearing field support system having a waist belt, a pair of shoulder straps, each of the shoulder straps having a front end attached to the waist belt and a rear end attached to the waist belt, and a middle section disposed between said front and rear ends. A mounting track is attached to said waist belt, and a spatula accessory support system is included for mounting an accessory on the mounting track. The spatula system includes a flat spatula attached to an accessory, with the spatula inserted between the mounting track and the waist belt to attach the accessory to waist belt. A long gun support system for conveniently and safely carrying a firearm along with the load bearing support system is described. Extension panels for carrying large loads on the support system, as well as fabric noise-reduction and color variation panels are also described.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 1998Date of Patent: November 28, 2000Inventor: Patrick D. Smith
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Patent number: 6102266Abstract: A holster assembly for a hand-held computer or other hand-held electronic device. The holster assembly has first and second holster sides connected together to define a receiving area with an open end and a substantially closed end opposite the open end. The open end is sized to allow the hand-held computer to be moved into and out of the receiving area between installed and removed positions. The first holster side is a molded, compressed foam structure having a first contoured surface shaped to substantially cover the first side portion when the hand-held computer is in the installed position. The second holster side is a molded, compressed foam structure having a second contoured surface facing the first contoured surface and being shaped to substantially cover the portion of the second side surface. A holster retaining strap is attached to the first holster side to allow the holster assembly to be retained on, as an example, the belt of a user or the like.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 1997Date of Patent: August 15, 2000Assignee: Intermec IP CorporationInventors: Debbie A. Chacon, Jeffrey Mark Payne, deceased
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Patent number: 6092702Abstract: A multi-purpose bag has a mesh pouch and a sleeve with a pair of ends. The pouch is attached along an annular seam to one of the ends of the sleeve. The other end of the sleeve has a closable mouth. Also included is a restricting feature for stowing the pouch to stop communication from inside the sleeve to inside the pouch. The multi-purpose bag can be used by stowing the pouch to stop communication from inside the sleeve to inside the pouch. The sleeve can at this time be at least partially filled before closing the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 1997Date of Patent: July 25, 2000Inventor: Edward J. Cassidy, IV
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Patent number: 6045017Abstract: In accordance with the illustrative embodiments demonstrating features and advantages of the present invention, there is provided a holder for allowing a person to carry a beverage container, hands free. The holder has a collapsible frame for holding the container. The frame includes (a) a backer, and (b) a subjacent support attached to the backer to reciprocate thereon. The holder also has a compliant device attached to the backer for swingably appending the backer to the person or apparel of the person. Thus the collapsible frame can adjust with movement of the person.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1998Date of Patent: April 4, 2000Inventor: Kevin Connell
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Patent number: 6029870Abstract: A bottled drink carrier apparatus is provided for supporting a bottle containing a drink product at a position next a user's torso. The apparatus includes a strap assembly having upper and lower end portions, and a cable having ends that are attached to the lower portion of the strap assembly so that the cable forms a closed noose. The upper end of the strap assembly has a hanger for forming a connection with the user's clothing (for example belt, belt loop, etc.) at the torso area. A slide is provided for tightening the noose about a bottle to be supported, the slide frictionally engaging the cable at least in a locking position. A detachable connection can be provided for enabling the user to separate the bottle and noose from the remainder of the assembly such as when the user wants to consume the drink product. This detachable connection is preferably a detachable quick release buckle type arrangement that enables the user to quickly disconnect the bottle and the noose from the remainder of the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 1998Date of Patent: February 29, 2000Assignee: Giacona Container CompanyInventor: Corrado Giacona, III
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Patent number: 5988468Abstract: A container for exposed film cartridges that permits swift, one-handed insertion of such cartridges while securely containing them after insertion is disclosed. A pouch with stiffened walls has a circular opening covered by overlapping flaps made of a flexible but resilient material through which cartridges may be inserted.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 1998Date of Patent: November 23, 1999Assignee: Daymen Photo Marketing LtdInventors: Douglas H. Murdoch, Lily Ewing, Michael Sturm
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Patent number: 5957357Abstract: A device for holding objects, comprising a receptacle having a having a flexible wall, a potential space and at least one open end leading to the potential space, adapted for holding an object therewithin; a strap, forming a passage between the flexible wall and the strap; and a flexible elongated supporting member affixed to the flexible wall, having an encircling portion adapted to pass through the passage and around the receptacle. The device preferably comprises flexible front and rear panels, the front and rear panels being secured to each other along the respective sides and bottoms to form a potential space. The strap is preferably on the rear, forming a space between the rear panel and the rear strap, with the flexible elongated supporting member affixed to the rear panel.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 1997Date of Patent: September 28, 1999Assignee: Kallman Research CorporationInventor: Robert Kallman
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Patent number: 5893496Abstract: A headband for retaining and positioning an object is adapted to have an active configuration and an alternative passive configuration. In the active configuration, the headband can be made to encircle a user's head such that the object is retained on an exterior surface ready for use. In the passive configuration, the headband can be made to close around the object such that the object is retained on an interior surface, protected against damage, with the headband retained in a compact form. In this passive configuration, the headband can releasably engage a belt so as to form a holster for the object, thereby rendering both the object and the headband ready for rapid deployment.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 1995Date of Patent: April 13, 1999Inventors: Rodney Katz, Nancy Katz, David Lockyer
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Patent number: 5871132Abstract: A three in one belt pack having in combination a conventional pack, a cushion-flap, and a belt. The cushion-flap selectively attaches via hook and loop fasteners to the belt on the inside of the pack, if the pack is being worn. When attached to the belt inside the pack the cushion-flap can be rolled up and placed inside the pack for storage. The user has the option of using a cushion-flap having a humorous design, school logo or message thereupon. When used in protection or display mode, the cushion-flap functions as a seat comfortable, waterproof cushion, a walking display and as a protective barrier shielding the user's clothing from becoming soiled due to filthy chairs or benches. The cushion-flap is made of a double sided nylon neoprene material, preferably, is waterproof and thermal. The pack is detachable from the belt and has an assortment of compartments dimensioned and configured to contain various items.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 1997Date of Patent: February 16, 1999Inventor: Annette H. Hargreaves
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Patent number: 5839630Abstract: A baton holder for a side-handled baton is disclosed including a belt loop for wrapping around the user's belt and a pivotable baton holster attached to the belt loop by a swivel. The belt loop includes a handle cradle for cradling the side handle of the side-handled baton and a shaft cradle for cradling the shaft of the side-handled baton. The baton is held within the baton holster by a pair of tabs extending up from the handle cradle that are secured with both a snap and a hook and loop connector.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1997Date of Patent: November 24, 1998Inventors: Jacqueline M. Dunstan, Gary M. Grundy
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Patent number: 5839633Abstract: A multimeter holster for securely carrying and easily deploying a multimeter is provided. The holster includes a front member, a rear member, and horizontal member. The front and rear members are attached at the sides to form a pocket for receiving the multimeter. A retaining strap across the bottom opening of the pocket engages the multimeter, thereby securing the multimeter in a fixed position within the pocket. The horizontal member is attached to the back member and wraps laterally around the pocket to capture the test leads of the multimeter and secure them to an outside edge of the pocket. An upper portion of the rear member is folded back and attached to a lower portion by a pair of fasteners to form a channel of selectable width for receiving the belt of the user.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 1997Date of Patent: November 24, 1998Assignee: Fluke CorporationInventor: Steven William Fisher
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Patent number: 5775558Abstract: A harness-type securing system adapted for use in association with personal equipment comprising a harness assembly including at least two front straps, at least two rear straps and a central strap coupler, each strap having an inboard end and an outboard end, each strap including adjustment devices, the inboard ends of each straps being coupled to the center strap coupler, in an operative orientation a user positioning harness upon his torso; and at least two pouches, each pouch having at least one compartment and including securement means to firmly retain personal objects therein, each pouch being couplable to the harness to enable users to carry personal equipment in a suspended orientation from the harness.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 1996Date of Patent: July 7, 1998Inventor: Isabella Montalbano
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Patent number: 5724707Abstract: An interlocking attaching system for removably securing objects such as pets to a garment. The system having at least one object and a garment, and where the object has at least one strap thereon for removably engaging the garment in an interlocking fashion. The garment and the object having webs thereon for removably receiving the straps in an interlocking fashion in order to effectively, removably mount the object to the garment.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 1996Date of Patent: March 10, 1998Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: John Kirk, Gerald E. Tatton, Paul Dersain
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Patent number: RE37111Abstract: A rifle sling support apparatus including an elongated belt securement strap having a base end, a tip end, and a securement mechanism affixed to the ends for securing the strap in a closed loop configuration about a belt fastened about a user's waist; a hook having an upper end, a lower end, a bend therebetween, and a pair of opposed cutouts formed on the bend and with each cutout sized for receiving a pistol grip or a stock of a rifle; and a hook angle adjustment mechanism secured between the belt securement strap and hook for adjusting the angular position of the hook with respect to the belt securement strap.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1998Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Inventor: Rick W. Barron