Receiver Hanging Below Attaching Means Patents (Class 224/677)
  • Patent number: 6557738
    Abstract: The present invention is a new and improved paint can carrier adapted for attachment to he person of a painter to maintain a paint can in a vertical orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Inventor: Robert L Meintzer
  • Patent number: 6547118
    Abstract: A tactical rig to be worn by police and military personnel includes an accessory panel which is strapped to the thigh of an individual and which is secured to the belt of the wearer with an adjustable strap. The accessory panel includes three heavy straps secured to itself including a series of stitchings which define loops for attaching pouches. One of the pouches may be a holster, which is secured to the panel with a fastener, such as a spring clip passing through one of the loops. The holster is generally U-shaped in cross-section and includes extended portions having loop and pile fasteners which combine to provide a double wrap around a handgun with an attached tactical light or other object carried in the holster. Because of the extended portions and the loop and pile fasteners, there is considerable flexibility in the size and shape of an object, which can be safely carried in the holster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Bianchi International
    Inventors: Robert J. Beletsky, Carl R. Eerdmans, Roy P. Huntington, Werner Sommer
  • Publication number: 20030029897
    Abstract: A tactical rig to be worn by police and military personnel includes an accessory panel which is strapped to the thigh of an individual and which is secured to the belt of the wearer with an adjustable strap. The accessory panel includes three heavy straps secured to itself including a series of stitchings which define loops for attaching pouches. One of the pouches may be a holster, which is secured to the panel with a fastener, such as a spring clip passing through one of the loops. The holster is generally U-shaped in cross-section and includes extended portions having loop and pile fasteners which combine to provide a double wrap around a handgun with an attached tactical light or other object carried in the holster. Because of the extended portions and the loop and pile fasteners, there is considerable flexibility in the size and shape of an object, which can be safely carried in the holster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2001
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: Robert J. Beletsky, Carl R. Eerdmans, Roy P. Huntington, Werner Sommer
  • Patent number: 6513776
    Abstract: A hand tool for securely supporting an article during painting includes a mounting portion adapted to secure the article thereto, a handle portion connected to the mounting portion, the handle portion being adapted to be grasped by an operator, and a supporting portion connected to the handle portion, the supporting portion being adapted to support the article after a painting operation is completed and while the paint dries. The hand tool may be of a general “L” shape or a general “T” shape. Preferably, the hand tool is of one-piece construction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Inventor: Mark G. Bissett
  • Patent number: 6508391
    Abstract: A medical storage pouch (10) is provided. The medical storage pouch (10) includes a bag member (14) having a belt member (16) permanently affixed thereto, allowing the bag member (14) to be worn around the waist of a user (12). Bag member (14) includes a releasable closure means (26). Fixed to an inner wall of inner compartment (24) within bag member (14) is a retaining strap (36). Retaining strap (36) removably receives an elongated container (28). Elongated container (28) includes a cap member (34) and has a recess (30) formed therein for receiving a syringe or other container (32). Bag member (14) and elongated container (28) provide protection and insulation for syringe or container (32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2003
    Inventor: Patricia A. Gilbert
  • Publication number: 20030006257
    Abstract: A sheath for carrying a knife or blade is disclosed. The sheath includes a scabbard attached to a carrying strap forming a loop through which a carrying junction such as a belt may be passed. The axis of the loop is generally aligned with a transverse axis perpendicular to an axis of gravity. The length of the scabbard includes a longitudinal axis generally angled with respect to the axis of gravity. The mouth of the scabbard is further angled with regard to the transverse axis. Each of the foregoing alignments allows a user to more easily and efficiently insert and remove a blade into the scabbard while carrying the sheath. The sheath is also provided with an inner shell disposed inside the scabbard, the inner shell having a plurality of lengthwise linear ridges for gripping the blade inside the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Applicant: Innovative Marine Products, LLC.
    Inventor: Howard S. Aberman
  • Publication number: 20020185509
    Abstract: A brush holder apparatus includes a cup portion which includes an open cup top and a closed cup bottom. An inverted U-shaped hanger portion is connected to the cup portion and extending upward above the open cup top. The cup portion can include a downwardly curved top cup edge. The hanger portion includes a front riser portion connected to the cup portion. A U-shaped bridge portion is connected to the front riser portion, and a rear descending portion is connected to the bridge portion. The bridge portion, the front riser portion, and the rear descending portion provide a fully open gap between the front riser portion and the rear descending portion. The brush holder apparatus can be hung from a belt worn by a wearer to receive a paint brush that has bristles wet with paint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventors: Colleen M. Wichman, Karl E. Wichman
  • Patent number: 6491191
    Abstract: A holster for containing a sealant caulk gun heaving a tip comprising: a strap having a first end and a second end, a clip with a tongue formed in the first end for attaching or disengaging from another object; a body connected to said second end of the strap further comprising a first body end with a guide horn and a second body end having a second body end opening and an elongated nose connected to the second body end; said elongated nose further having an opening disposed therein in communication with the second body end opening for receiving the tip of said sealant/caulk gun; and a cap detachably secured to the elongated nose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Inventor: Kenneth Dale Cleveland
  • Patent number: 6478202
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Gaston Glock
  • Patent number: 6478205
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Inventor: Kouichiro Fujihashi
  • Patent number: 6474519
    Abstract: A holster for containing a sealant caulk gun heaving a tip comprising: a strap having a first end and a second end, a clip with a tongue formed in the first end for attaching or disengaging from another object; a body connected to the second end of the strap further comprising a first body end with a guide horn and a second body end having a second body end opening and an elongated nose connected to the second body end; the elongated nose further having an opening disposed therein in communication with the second body end opening for receiving the tip of the sealant/caulk gun; and a cap detachably secured to the elongated nose; and a tool holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Inventor: Kenneth Dale Cleveland
  • Patent number: 6446852
    Abstract: A tool-carrying assembly to be secured by a waist-encircling belt, and, additionally, by straps encircling the legs of a workman using the belt assembly. The assembly is thus stabilized, and enhanced weight distribution is achieved. Elements of the belt assembly include a waist-encircling band supporting a pair of laterally spaced, depending panels each carrying tool-accepting pockets. The pockets preferably carry visual markings and coding as well as other indicia identifying clearly the specific tools to be “housed” or carried in and to be returned to each pocket after use. Inventory control of the tools is thereby significantly enhanced. Pivotal flaps depending from the band-carried panels serve to cover the tools when not in use, and to prevent the tools from scratching or otherwise marring any article, or fixture, or “workpiece” requiring the workman's attention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Assignee: WMH Tool Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph A. Sorensen, Charles Poremba, Rick De Francesco
  • Patent number: 6431420
    Abstract: A reloadable fuse dispensing system includes a carrier adapted to be detachably fastened on a user's body and a dispenser which is detachably attached to the carrier and includes a dispenser body and a fuse holder arrangement which is mounted on the dispenser body for detachably webbing a predetermined length of fuse in a daisy chained manner. During combat, the user simply attaches a pre-loaded dispenser on the carrier and feeds out the fuse from the dispenser in order to fire the explosion quickly and easily. For next detonation, ripping out the used dispenser and replacing a pre-loaded one, the user is then ready to move to next target for another shot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Inventor: James Victor Cragg
  • Publication number: 20020100779
    Abstract: A holster includes a quick release withdrawal restraint and is constructed of an inner and outer sidewall joined together along a front and back to define an inner cavity with an open top shaped to fit a handgun. The quick restraint includes a mechanical stop located in the inner cavity to engage a portion of the handgun adjacent the ejection port to inhibit withdrawal upwardly prior to rearward movement of the handgun. A mechanical blocking element is also provided adjacent the rear of the trigger guard that is biased into a first position to prevent rearward movement of the gun and a second position that allows for rearward movement of a gun when the blocking element is moved by pressure on a thumb or finger ledge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventors: William H. Rogers, Norman E. Clifton
  • Patent number: 6425511
    Abstract: A masons tool carrier comprising a back piece with a front piece attached to form a pocket for carrying a margin trowel, a support for mounting and carrying a float, and clearances to permit the tool carrier to be carried on a person's belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Inventor: John C. Dodson
  • Publication number: 20020084299
    Abstract: A tool-carrying assembly to be secured by a waist-encircking belt, and, additionally, by straps encircling the legs of a workman using the belt assembly. The assembly is thus stabilized, and enhanced weight distribution is achieved. Elements of the belt assembly include a waist-encircling band supporting a pair of laterally spaced, depending panels each carrying tool-accepting pockets. The pockets preferably carry visual markings and coding as well as other indicia identifying clearly the specific tools to be “housed” or carried in and to be returned to each pocket after use. Inventory control of the tools is thereby significantly enhanced. Pivotal flaps depending from the band-carried panels serve to cover the tools when not in use, and to prevent the tools from scratching or otherwise marring any article, or fixture, or “workpiece” requiring the workman's attention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2000
    Publication date: July 4, 2002
    Inventors: Joseph A. Sorensen, Charles Poremba, Rick De Francesco
  • Patent number: 6405911
    Abstract: A communication accessory device for simultaneously carrying a pair of communication devices. The communication accessory device includes a panel that has a belt loop formed thereon for removably receiving a belt of a user. A first strap is provided for forming a first loop for removably attaching a communication device to the panel. The first loop is attached to the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Inventor: Gerald D. Howard
  • Patent number: 6402002
    Abstract: A tool caddy carrier with sturdy construction, lightweight, easily customized and transports easily. The carrier can be customized for use by any tradesman using belt type tool pouches, various decks for tool storage, and a storage tray. This carrier can rest on most flat surfaces in an upright position. The carrier can be carried by hand or with a shoulder strap. The shoulder strap can be used for carrying when hands must be free for such things as climbing ladders and carrying larger parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2002
    Inventor: Patrick Hart Benton
  • Patent number: 6398092
    Abstract: An improved rigid carpenter's belt with lumbosacral support includes end sections to accept a plurality of interchangeable looped carpenter pouches with Velcro strips to attach the pouches to corresponding Velcro strips on the carpenter belt. The belt comprises a belt structure of leather having a buckle on one end and holes in the other end to form a releasable coupling and a central section of increased height, cephalad and caudoly, to provide lumbosacral support extending laterally within the central section and fabricated of foam-like material covered with split leather. Laterally disposed on opposite sides of the lumbosacral support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2002
    Inventor: Michael R. Ansley
  • Patent number: 6382481
    Abstract: A retractable article holder assembly for use preferably in conjunction with a disposable cigarette lighter comprises in one embodiment an article holder for securing a disposable cigarette lighter, a support housing, a retraction mechanism mounted within the support housing comprising a spring-biased reel for extracting and retracting a cord secured at a first end thereto, a clip secured to one side of the support housing for attaching the housing to an object, and a fastener strap for connecting the article holder to the retraction mechanism. A plurality of protrusions is provided in an interior portion of the article container for preventing movement of the article relative to the article holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Inventor: Caroline Jo McIlmoil
  • Patent number: 6360929
    Abstract: A decorative medicinal atomizing inhaler pouch providing a manner for securement to a user's apparel or person, for fast and easy access, and to alow physical exercise and sports without the need to wear a purse/pack to store it in. In a preferred embodiment, a flexible water resistant fabric is used to encase the inhaler, snugly forming to its contours, having an opening at one end to permit the mouthpiece of the inhaler to extend therethrough, and a second opening at its opposite end to permit the top of the inhaler and its inserted medicine canister to protrude unimpeded to permit its intended operation. Along the lateral section of one embodiment of the pouch is a retention clip designed to attach to a belt, waistband, pocket or a variety of other points; in a second embodiment, an elastic strap is integrated into the pouch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Inventor: Madeleine McCarthy
  • Patent number: 6357646
    Abstract: The invention provides a holder for an article or mobile device. A holder according to one or more embodiment of the invention allows a device to be securely held in the holder while providing easy and flexible access to the personal device. The holder allows a user access to the device while the holder is in several positions. The holder may also include other features that increase the utility of the holder. For example, additional holder pockets may be implemented with the additional pockets being accessible in only certain of the several positions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Assignee: Nokia Mobile Phones Ltd
    Inventors: Serhat Gur, Omur Durmus
  • Patent number: 6325261
    Abstract: An apparatus for the support of a caulking gun includes an opening at a top-end thereof adapted to receive the caulking gun. A ring defines the opening, according to a first embodiment and a sock portion is attached to the ring and extends therefrom a predetermined distance. A belt loop is attached to the apparatus and is used to attach it to a belt of a user. A cup is disposed distally from the opening under a tip of the caulking gun and is used to catch and retain any caulk that may drip from the gun. The cup is either periodically cleaned and re-used or disposed of, as desired, and a new one inserted. The cup is secured in place by a VELCRO fastener system. The sock portion is preferably made of canvas and includes a second opening at a distal end thereof and a second VELCRO fastener at said distal end to secure the second opening in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2001
    Inventor: Paul Hackett Webber
  • Patent number: 6267278
    Abstract: An archery bow holder having leg straps for fastening the bow holder to the calf of an archer, and a folding bow support member for supporting a lower end of a compound archery bow with a first receiver to accept an eccentric wheel thereof and a second receiver for receiving the tip of a recurve type archery bow; the bow support member being moveable between retracted and operating positions and having a brace for holding it in the operating position and a lock for holding it in the retracted position. Also included is a bowstring retainer which is designed to selectively engage the bowstring of an archery bow resting on the bow support fork. Further included is a stabilizer which is moveable between an operating position where the stabilizer engages the archer's foot and prevents the bow holder from twisting around the archer's leg and a traveling position where the stabilizer folds back around the archer's ankle so that the archer can walk unimpeded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Inventor: Terry W. Bogart
  • Patent number: 6247623
    Abstract: The present invention is that of a new and improved device capable of securing a firearm, with an incorporated trigger guard designed specifically to prevent accidental discharge of the weapon. The device also has an incorporated belt clip allowing the device to be freely attached to a belt or a pair of pants worn by a user. The device also has an incorporated gun barrel holder, allowing an additional securing means for a weapon that is placed within the present invention. A cloth cover on the gun barrel holder will insure that the barrel of any weapon placed into the present invention will remain clean. The device also includes a rear mounted strap allowing any weapon placed within the device to be securely positioned in a non-flexible position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2001
    Inventor: Joseph N. Walters
  • Patent number: 6216933
    Abstract: An accessory that is readily around a tennis player's waist holds enough tennis balls to effectively play a game, but not too many so as to crowd the player's stroke. A bag made of nylon has an interior volume which holds the tennis balls, accessible through an opening with a piece of elastic biasing the bag closed at the opening. A nylon cord attached to a key ring is sewn to the bag so that the key ring extends into the interior volume adjacent the opening. The front and back panels making up the bag are preferably folded at their side edges, and first stitching is provided at a first fold and second stitching at a spaced location from the first fold, for maximum strength and durability. A nylon pouch large enough to hold a cell phone or eyeglasses may be attached to the back panel of the bag so that the pouch is hidden when the bag is worn on a belt around a human's waist with the front panel of the bag facing outwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2001
    Inventor: Vandra Healy
  • Patent number: 6179185
    Abstract: The present invention relates to tool carriers usually used on work belts, aprons, bucket carriers and the like. The present invention comprises a tool carrier or bag that has at least one handle on the top thereof so that it can be carried from place to place in an upright position, either while it is still on a work belt that is not currently being worn or being carried by itself. In the preferred embodiment, a structurally strong handle is attached to the back of the tool carrier proximate the area in which a belt may be inserted through the tool carrier by heavy duty attachment means. It is preferable to use two tool carriers each having a handle through which the user's hand is inserted in order to provide even weight distribution when the belt is being carried from place to place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2001
    Inventor: Michael Dancyger
  • Patent number: 6173875
    Abstract: A sheath for secateurs comprises an elongated tray provided at an upper end with a mounting clip and at a lower end with an open rim extending along an outer periphery of the tray and consisting of a bottom rim portion and two vertical portions. The sheath is made from a polymer, and the rim vertical portion are elastically deformable and provided with retaining tongues serving to retain a secateur in the sheath. For easy manufacture of the sheath, the tray is provided with openings disposed behind respective ones of the tongues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Assignee: Sandvik AB
    Inventors: Eckhard Eriksson, Staffan Lindberg
  • Patent number: 6102266
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Intermec IP Corporation
    Inventors: Debbie A. Chacon, Jeffrey Mark Payne, deceased
  • Patent number: 6029872
    Abstract: A light spinning rod holster that mounts to the waistband of a user's swimsuit. It is constructed of lightweight corrosion-resistent plastic. At one end of the light spinning rod holster, the plastic is folded into a clip shape, which secures the light spinning rod holster to the waistband of a swimsuit. Disposed along the length of the light spinning rod holster is a tubular rod holder open at each end with a slot to secure a spinning rod into place in the tubular rod holder. An adjustable belt affixed to the bottom of the light spinning rod holster holds it in place against the thigh of a user and helps support some of the weight of the device and any spinning rod fixed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 29, 2000
    Inventor: Charles E. Ellington
  • Patent number: 6015077
    Abstract: A protective cover for enclosing an umbrella is disclosed which is structured to provide easy and quick attachment of the cover to an item of apparel so that the umbrella may be carried by the user in a hands-free manner. The protective cover of the invention is lightweight and compact, and may be structured with waterproof components for protecting the umbrella from the elements. Additionally, the cover may be structured with a material component which draws moisture away from the umbrella when placed in the cover so that formation of mold is lessened. The cover includes an attachment member which is structured to slidingly attach to an item of apparel, such as a belt on a coat, a pocket welt, a purse strap, a button, a briefcase, a backpack, or the like. In one embodiment, the attachment member may be movable relative to the stabilizing collar to enable the cover to be reduced in size and dimension for easy storage while not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2000
    Inventor: Michael J. Disher
  • Patent number: 5988464
    Abstract: A drink bottle and support system comprising a bottle having a closed lower end and an open upper end and a side wall therebetween. The side wall of the drink bottle having a generally cylindrical configuration on its exterior face, and an essentially flat configuration on its interior face. The bottle further having an interior and an exterior with insulation therebetween. The bottle also having external screw threads adjacent to its upper end. A cap for the bottle has internal threads coupleable to the threads of the bottle. A pile-type fastener in a rectangular configuration is adhesively secured to the flat face of the bottle. A pad in a rectangular configuration with a pile-type fastener is located over a majority of the extent of the front face of the pad for releasably receiving the pile-type fastener of the bottle. The pad has two belt loops on the interior face of the pad adjacent to the upper extent thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Inventors: Linda Green Butler, Sammi J. Cimino
  • Patent number: 5967393
    Abstract: A concealed weapon holster having an exterior facade that looks like a carrying case or has the appearance of a beeper/pager/battery pack and a portable phone/radio. A clip having a fixed through-hole on the back of the case allows a belt to be inserted therein. The case has an upside down L-shape with a rigid antenna connected to an upwardly raised from the case. The wearer pushes the antenna away from their body causing the case to open a front portion allowing a weapon to be rapidly withdrawn. Sides of the case can be attached together by Velcro.RTM. type fasteners, zippers, snaps and the like. A bottom portion of the vertical section of the case can remain fixably together and can hold the muzzle of a firearm pistol. An optional foam insert can be used inside the case to hold the weapon in place. The case can include flashing light(s) and beep/ring sound producing to further enhance the realism of the case. A safety switch on the case can prevent accidental release of the weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1999
    Inventor: Stuart J. Clarke, III
  • Patent number: 5909834
    Abstract: A handgun holster for concealment under a user's clothing includes a forward panel formed of multiple forward sheets placed face to face and having forward sheet upper edges cuffed toward each other and sewn together with a forward stitched cuff interconnection seam so that the forward sheet upper edges are contained between the forward sheets; a rearward panel formed of multiple rearward sheets placed face to face and having rearward sheet upper edges cuffed toward each other and sewn together with a rearward stitched cuff interconnection seam so that the rearward sheet upper edges are contained between the rearward sheets; so that a gun is not caught on the forward and rearward sheet upper edges; and a strap from the forward and rearward panels rearwardly and defining a loop for encircling and thereby engaging a user waist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 8, 1999
    Inventor: Charles W. Parrott, III
  • Patent number: 5836497
    Abstract: A pouch specially configured to be worn by a user, and to hold a standard casino bucket in a lower pocket and other items, such as rolled coins, bills, personal effects, etc. in an upper pocket. The lower pocket is cylindrical-like to have a diameter and depth suitable for holding the standard casino bucket, and an elastic band for holding the bucket securely in place. The upper pocket is positioned above the lower pocket and allows access into the upper pocket when the casino bucket is in place. A belt loop or a shoulder strap is provided to secure the pouch to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Inventor: Barbara F. Pelish
  • Patent number: 5820003
    Abstract: A holster for a handgun includes a pouch for releasably receiving the handgun and an outer panel secured to the pouch with an attachment device for attaching the pouch to a user, such as a belt, waistband, ankle or shoulder harness. The pouch has two side walls secured together at a central wall portion. Rear edge portions of the side walls are secured together by at least one faster which also secures the panel to the pouch. The panel is adapted to pass around the pouch and is also secured to the central wall portion by a second fastener. A strip secured to the central wall portion on the inside of the pouch has a portion covering the inner end of the second fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Inventor: Richard E. D. Nichols
  • Patent number: 5810232
    Abstract: The instant invention is a bracket that secures to pneumatic tools or tools having a detachable handle. The apparatus allows the power tool to be carried by an individual in combination with an engagement holster having provisions for attachment to an individual's belt. The device does not effect operation of the tool or require any modification other than placement either beneath the air chuck or the threaded handle on battery or electric powered tools. The bracket and holster of the instant apparatus each includes a surface area for placement of indicia such as a logo or advertisement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Inventors: John Meurer, Michael J. Hayden, Jason A. Mazzota
  • Patent number: 5788170
    Abstract: Umpire's satchel with multiple fitted compartments for required equipment items, ID cards, first-aid supplies, hygiene items is disclosed. An external anchor for an absorbent wiper is provided. The satchel can be prepared in mirror-image models for right- or left-handed individuals. Optional features such as badge window and frontwall expansion pleat are also disclosed. Alternative custom configurations and embodiments with a removable panel of customized fitted compartments are indicated. Safety provisions for handling contaminated gameballs and HIV biohazards are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1998
    Inventor: Beulah C. Hester
  • Patent number: 5785220
    Abstract: The shoe belt of the present invention includes an adjustable strap engageable about a wearer's waist and which includes two shoe engaging pouches depending therefrom. The belt may also incorporate an identification/money purse which also depends from the strap. A person engaged in an activity such as rollerblading uses the belt to carry a pair of shoes along in a non-restricting, unencumbering manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Inventor: Paul Leddy
  • Patent number: 5775561
    Abstract: A lightweight waterproof pouch for carrying personal objects such as cash, a watch, credit cards, a wallet, and the like in a wet environment and for keeping those objects safe and dry comprises an outer enclosure formed of flexible material, a removable, resealable, waterproof inner pouch liner for insertion into the outer enclosure, and a strap attached to the outer enclosure for holding the pouch around a wearer's body. The inner pouch liner forms a watertight compartment when closed for keeping the personal objects dry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1998
    Inventor: Linda Kennedy
  • Patent number: 5765738
    Abstract: A harness for supporting a handgun holster adjacent the thigh of a wearer in a position relative to the wearer's torso which is maintained even though the wearer may be engaged in vigorous activity and precludes shifting of the holster as would disadvantage the wearer in an emergency situation. The harness includes a waist belt and at least one or a pair of substantially rigid shankpieces mounted to the waist belt to extend downwardly alongside the respective thighs of the harness wearer. On the lower end of each shankpiece is fastened a leg strap for tightening about the wearer's leg adjacent thereto and precluding shifting of the waist belt and shankpieces relative to the torso. The handgun holster is mounted on the outside of one of the shankpieces to extend downwardly alongside the thigh in offset relation thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 16, 1998
    Inventor: Brian D. Hoffner
  • Patent number: 5711468
    Abstract: A holder for a telescoping police baton has a generally tubular body for receiving the baton endwise, either end first. An annular shoulder within the lower end of the body is engageable with the lower end of the baton and has an inwardly extending flange to support the baton vertically and prevent an inner telescoping section of the baton from extending downwardly from the baton holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1998
    Inventor: Sharon L. Shoemaker
  • Patent number: 5692656
    Abstract: A tool carrier suitable for displaying tools for merchandising includes a plurality of downwardly extending flexible strips having vertically opposed holes through which tool shafts may be inserted when the strips are flexed. Release of the flexure causes the hole walls to grip the tool shaft, firmly holding the tools for ready access and display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Inventor: Andrew E. Dembicks
  • Patent number: 5690261
    Abstract: A device and method for carrying skates of different sizes comprising an elongate strap with a coupling means for securement of said first end to said second end, a receptacle including a bearing member for supporting any skate chosen from a range of different sizes in said receptacle, a first wall and a second wall for cooperatively maintaining said skate on said bearing member, and means for adjustably coupling said first wall to said second wall to secure said skate in said receptacle, and a retainer on said receptacle for suspending said receptacle on said strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 25, 1997
    Inventor: Jay Gary Moore
  • Patent number: 5683019
    Abstract: A carrier for tennis balls includes a pocket with an open top, a retaining tab incorporating a plastic stiffening panel, and an inextensible but pliant connecting means for joining the retaining tab to the pocket near the top opening. The pocket is formed with a substantially flat back panel and a front section that tends to protrude outwardly from the back panel giving the top opening a D-shaped top edge sized to conveniently accommodate a single tennis ball. The pocket diverges in the direction away from the top opening, so that along its bottom the pocket can accommodate two tennis balls side by side. The pocket, connecting region and two cover layers of the retaining tab preferably are formed from a single piece of woven fabric. The material nap, and the plastic panel stiffness, cooperate to enhance frictional retention of the tab when the tab is inserted inside a garment, between the garment waistband and the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Inventor: Viola G. Schaber
  • Patent number: 5645205
    Abstract: A pouch, consisting of an enclosure 8, a resealable inner waterproof pouch 25, a detachable strap 18 to be tied around the waist of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1997
    Inventor: Linda Kennedy
  • Patent number: 5643233
    Abstract: A post-surgical drainage carrier for carrying a post-surgical drainage container used for draining fluids from patients after surgery. The post-surgical drainage carrier includes a pouch and a belt. The pouch includes a front pouch sidewall and a back pouch sidewall. The front pouch sidewall terminates at a pouch lip which is interconnected with a pouch extension at first and second lip attachment points which may extend downwardly and inwardly to open a pouch mouth for easily placing the drainage container within the pouch interior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Inventor: Nancy F. Turner
  • Patent number: 5625895
    Abstract: A garment for use by a wearer when seated comprises a waist band with a rectangular pad depending downwardly from the rear of the waist band having a width to extend around the rear of the wearer and a depth to extend downwardly beyond the crotch of the wearer. On an inner or front surface of the pad is provided a utility pocket with a bottom edge of the pocket at the bottom edge of the pad and a pocket arranged centrally with a top edge of the pocket below the crotch of the wearer so that the pocket is presented forwardly between the legs of the wearer when the wearer is seated. On the outside of the pad is provided a transparent plastic cover defining a pocket for receiving printed information such as a sports logo with the upper edge of the pocket at the waist band so that the pocket is closed by pulling the waist band around the waist of the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Inventor: Lewis V. Sovereign
  • Patent number: 5626272
    Abstract: A Drywall tub device including a tub having sidewalls, endwalls, a bottom and a snap-down top, also including a belt attachment and three essential accessory attachments needed to perform the drywall task. The tub which includes the sidewalls, endwalls, bottom and a male snap-down locking tabs on each endwall is molded out of a thermoplastic compound or suitable substance. The hollow tub is used to hold a cleaning solution. The snap-down top is also molded from a thermoplastic compound or suitable substance having two female snap-locks molded into each endwall. The snap-down top's underside has a flexible rubber seal circumferencing the inside outer corner, for when locked into position this will prevent cleaning solution leakage. The snap-down top's underside middle has an attached square rubber piece open and slotted in its middle for holding and cleaning drywall taping knives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Inventor: Darryn M. Klemansky
  • Patent number: 5609283
    Abstract: A utility belt for painters having a holders for painting devices and tools, and releasable connectors for connecting the holders to the utility belt. Methods of using a utility belt for painters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: Dunlap & Codding, P.C.
    Inventor: William E. Harrison, Jr.