Rigid Material Forms A Container Patents (Class 224/679)
  • Patent number: 11794512
    Abstract: A tool holder includes a body having a posterior arm with a first longitudinal axis extending from a posterior arm proximal portion to a posterior arm distal end. The body includes an anterior arm having a second longitudinal axis extending from an anterior arm proximal portion to an anterior arm distal end. The anterior arm proximal portion includes an anterior arm offset portion having a third longitudinal axis that intersects the first longitudinal axis at or below a midpoint of the posterior arm. The body also includes a u-shaped portion joining the posterior arm distal end and the anterior arm distal end. At least one magnet is positioned on the anterior arm to connect to a paintbrush or other tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Inventor: Samuel David Waggoner
  • Patent number: 8998054
    Abstract: A holder for a set of tongs is provided that includes a back anchoring portion with a tab joined to an intermediary bridge portion which is in turn joined to a forward tubular tong-receiving portion. A bend at the bridge portion positions the back anchoring portion to the back of the forward tong-receiving portion. The tab and bridge portion are adapted to be engaged over the top edge of an apron, apron tie, or similar support at a user's waist. The forward tong-receiving portion is formed into a generally open tubular-shape to receive a set of tongs. Preferably the holder is formed of a unitary continuous, thin blank. The support of the bridge and back anchor portion including a projecting tab allows the tongs to be inserted quickly and removed efficiently from the forward tubular tong-receiving portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Inventor: Melvin J Quinones
  • Publication number: 20140263522
    Abstract: A sheath having an elongated lower portion having first and second sides joined along opposing edges to form a pocket, a middle portion and a top portion comprising only the first side, an elongated resilient metal strap joined on a first end to the middle portion of the first side and a resilient snap connector, with a first portion of the resilient snap connector located proximate a second end of the resilient metal strap, the first portion releasably connects to a second portion of the resilient snap connector located on the middle portion of the second side thereby preventing removal from the knife from the pocket and wherein the elongated resilient metal strap becomes relatively straight, parallel to the first and second sides when the first and second portions are released from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Dennis T.C. Hou
  • Patent number: 8783538
    Abstract: A work mans belt-mounted holder which allows a container to be suspended from the waist of a work man freeing up his hands. The holder has a belt receiving member of flexible material with slots to securely hold the belt receiving member on a belt. The holder is fixedly attached to belt receiving member and projects from the receiving member to hold a container. Built into the holder are openings for hand tools to be placed for easy access when needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventor: Daniel E Dattilo
  • Patent number: 8733606
    Abstract: A wearable item carrier includes a first container having a first side including a belt receiver and a second side opposite the first side including a container receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Center Mass, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey G. Felts
  • Patent number: 8584916
    Abstract: A rotatable securing device for a tool box has a casing, a securing unit and a locking unit. The casing has a locking recess, the locking recess is provided with an opening at a middle area, and a plurality of engaging grooves and a first contacting face are evenly disposed on a circumference of the locking recess. The securing unit respectively has a supporting surface at an upper end and a lower end, and a fastening rib respectively disposed at two sides of the two supporting surfaces. The locking unit is a flat disk; the locking unit has an engaging face corresponding to the fastening rib, a plurality of positioning protrusions disposed on its edge, at least one the elastic slot adjacent to the positioning protrusion, and a second contacting face for in contact with the supporting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Inno Designer International Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Yi-Ying Chen
  • Patent number: 8479960
    Abstract: The present invention may be used for positioning portable telephones on sun visors in vehicles. The holder may be in the general form of a rectangular box structure with a back side wall with a hanger attached, a right and a left side wall attached to the back side wall, a front side wall attached to the two side walls, and a bottom wall to form an open top interior chamber. The front side wall may have at least one opening therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventor: Ruben Lopez-Apodaca
  • Patent number: 8453897
    Abstract: A combination carrying case and workstation platform for an electronic device such as a laptop computer. The present invention is worn as a backpack, and designed so that the case can be moved to the front of the user's body by means of straps that encircle the user. The straps serve as the tracks upon which the case is moved from the rear of the user's body to the front. When moved to the user's front, the case can be folded down to form a workstation platform on which the electronic device can be used. Because the present invention hangs suspended from the strap system on the user's body, the user's hands are left free to operate the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Inventor: Todd Burton
  • Patent number: 8418309
    Abstract: A tray for paint or other coatings may be disposed on a horizontal surface and also may be suspended vertically, for example from the belt or waistband of a user. The tray is especially adapted to be used in a vertical orientation with a roller-type coating applicator, and comprises a front wall, back wall, oppositely disposed side walls and a bottom wall cooperating to define a coating receptacle, with the front wall, back wall, and side walls each having a top edge cooperating to define an open top of the coating receptacle. The tray is adapted to be suspended by a bracket at the side of a user, for example by the belt and/or waistband of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Inventor: Michael Williams
  • Patent number: 8342468
    Abstract: A drink container holding device for permitting articles and a beverage to be stored on a music stand includes a frame. At least one mounting assembly is coupled to the frame. The mounting assembly engages the stand to mount the frame to a stand. A sleeve is coupled to the frame. The sleeve has a beverage aperture extending therein through an upper end of the sleeve. The beverage aperture receives a drink container to allow the sleeve to support the drink container adjacent to the stand when the frame is mounted on the stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Inventor: Mark B. Strickland
  • Patent number: 8231038
    Abstract: A wearable item carrier includes a first container having a first side including a belt receiver and a second side opposite the first side including a container receiver. An generally inverted J-shaped paddle can be attached to the item carrier and engaged with a waistline of a garment or a belt of an individual wearing the item carrier to prevent the item carrier from flopping around if the individual makes a sudden movement or change in direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Center Mass, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey G. Felts
  • Publication number: 20110269564
    Abstract: A multifunctional sporting apparatus designed for golf practice and play featuring a novel integration of golf ball retrieval and transportation technology with a golf club and accoutrement portage device. A chamber capable of internally accepting, storing, and releasing a plurality of golf balls configured with a means of detachably securing a plurality of golf clubs and accoutrements. Its compact nature enables a golfing athlete to practice and play the game of golf in a more efficient and convenient manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: Kyle Mitchell, Gary Mizumoto, Dong Bok Yi
  • Patent number: 8033518
    Abstract: An attachment (A) coupled to a belt clip (B) including a rigid beverage holder frame, and a catch and catch release belt or appliance clip device. The beverage holder comprising a free swinging, rigid, cylindrical frame to perpendicularly harbor a beverage container (C) contained within or not an insulated drink container sleeve (E) attaching to belt clip device (B), providing the wearer convenient mobile storage while minimizing tipping spills and further providing the user freedom of either or both hands for other activities or tasks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Inventor: Kurt Cameron Schuchman
  • Patent number: 8028872
    Abstract: A utility pocket is shown for use with a tool pouch or bag, or with such items as a brief case, soft sided cooler, or a backpack. The utility pocket has a clam shell shaped outer member which is biased toward an associated sidewall panel by means of elastic webbing. A pair of mating permanent magnets come into contact as the pocket moves from the open position to the closed position and help to bias the pocket to the closed position, as well as imparting a snap-closure action to the pocket. The material chosen for the pocket helps it to retain its clam shell shape without requiring internal reinforcing members, such as wire springs or other metal reinforcing elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: OmniQuest Ltd.
    Inventor: Brian Hamlin
  • Patent number: 7784658
    Abstract: A belt-carrying tool holder for supporting and conveniently carrying a staple hammer, staples and cutting knife. The belt-carrying tool holder includes a container assembly including a container having an opening and also including a lid being hingedly attached to the container and being closeable and fastenable over the opening of the container; and also includes a belt-receiving member being attached to the container; and further includes a tool-holding pocket being attached to the container; and also includes a tool-hanging assembly being pivotally attached to the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2010
    Inventor: Michael D. Hansen
  • Publication number: 20100176173
    Abstract: A wearable item carrier includes a first container having a first side including a belt receiver and a second side opposite the first side including a container receiver. An generally inverted J-shaped paddle can be attached to the item carrier and engaged with a waistline of a garment or a belt of an individual wearing the item carrier to prevent the item carrier from flopping around if the individual makes a sudden movement or change in direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: CENTER MASS, INC.
    Inventor: Jeffrey G. Felts
  • Publication number: 20100096426
    Abstract: This invention relates to paintball pods and devices to carry them to a paintball field, specifically to an improved paintball pod and paintball pod carrying device having the paintball pod and the paintball pod carrying device interlock to provide a quick and reliable one-handed placement and removal of the paintball pods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventor: Boris Tarnawiecki
  • Publication number: 20090200352
    Abstract: A load receiver (such as a bucket) has a hook receptor and a handle receptor or handle. The handle or handle receptor is positioned perimetrically opposite the hook receptor. This load receptor may be used with a hip worn belt having a depending hook that is received by the hook receptor and, where there is a handle receptor, with a rod-like handle that is inserted in the handle receptor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventor: Alastair G. MacNaughton
  • Patent number: 7571839
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: HRL Laboratories, LLC
    Inventors: Conrad Chu, Andy Chu
  • Patent number: 7543726
    Abstract: A load receiver (such as a bucket) has a hook receptor and a handle receptor or handle. The handle or handle receptor is positioned perimetrically opposite the hook receptor. This load receptor may be used with a hip worn belt having a depending hook that is received by the hook receptor and, where there is a handle receptor, with a rod-like handle that is inserted in the handle receptor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Inventor: Alastair G. MacNaughton
  • Patent number: 7410080
    Abstract: A holding system for a dispensing system for hardenable materials comprising a dispensing gun and a product cartridge having a dispensing tip defining a dispensing opening. The holding system comprises a holding structure and a plug projection. Optionally, one or more guide ribs may be used. The holding structure comprises a side wall and a bottom wall and defines a main opening and a cartridge chamber. The plug projection extends from the bottom wall into the cartridge chamber. The at least one guide rib extends from the side wall into the cartridge chamber. The cartridge chamber is sized and dimensioned to receive the product cartridge. When the product cartridge is placed into the cartridge chamber, the guide rib is arranged to engage a portion of the dispensing system to facilitate entry of the plug projection into the dispensing opening. Optionally, one or more wall openings may be formed in the holding structure adjacent to the plug projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Inventor: Kelly Good
  • Publication number: 20080156669
    Abstract: A multi-functional storage apparatus for selectively supporting a capturing device includes a main casing having a receiving cavity and a supporting arrangement. The supporting arrangement is provided on the main casing to operate the main casing between a normal storing mode and an capturing mode, wherein in the normal storing mode, the supporting arrangement is arranged to rest on the main casing so as to allow the main casing to function as a portable carrying device through storing objects within the receiving cavity, wherein in the capturing mode, the supporting arrangement is selectively extended from the main casing to detachably attach to the image capturing device, in such a manner that the image capturing device is securely and suspendedly supported by the main casing as a supporting base for stably capturing image in a predetermined direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventor: Hung Hi Law
  • Publication number: 20080105722
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2006
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventor: Frank A. Howell
  • Patent number: 7341149
    Abstract: A portable tool carrier for a gas can includes an adjustable carrier strap adapted to surround a side surface of the gas can, a pair of adjustable support straps adapted to go over an upper surface of the gas can, and at least one pocket, wherein the at least one pocket is partially attachable to the carrier strap and forming at least one pocket on the side of the gas can.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Inventor: Robert G. DeAntoni
  • Patent number: 6945440
    Abstract: An assembly for carriage and storage of paint, the assembly consisting of an upwardly opening vessel having a rear wall, the rear wall having an upper end; a panel fixedly attached to the upwardly opening vessel or formed wholly with the upwardly opening vessel, the panel extending upwardly from the upper end of the rear wall of the vessel; a flexible strap having a pair of ends; and strap attaching hooks adapted for connecting the ends of the flexible strap to apertures extending through the panel, the hooks so connecting the ends of the flexible strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Inventor: Kevin B. Ford
  • Patent number: 6866172
    Abstract: A painter's belt-mounted paint and brush holder especially adapted for stability relative to the painter. It includes an open topped bucket with a rim that drains into the bucket cavity, and a stabilizer integral with the wall of the bucket that rises above the bucket with a substantial area that is drawn against the body of the painter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Inventor: George Shackelford
  • Patent number: 6857544
    Abstract: A beverage bottle carrier apparatus for enabling an individual to carry one or more beverage bottles. The beverage bottle carrier of the invention includes an elongated generally rectangular flexible strap having a handle portion in the approximate middle thereof for easy grasping by a hand of a person carrying one or more beverage bottles, the flexible strap having two ends and a buckle assembly for connecting the two ends together, one end of the strap having a male portion of the buckle assembly connected thereto and the other end of the strap having a female portion of the buckle assembly connected thereto, and a hooking mechanism connected to said male portion and said female portion, the hooking mechanism being adapted to be force-fitted around the neck of a beverage bottle to grasp and hold a beverage bottle therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Inventor: Phyllis S. Dahl
  • Patent number: 6843399
    Abstract: A belt caddy for carrying a number of cylindrical paintball containers during a war game. The outer face of the belt is lined with a first type of hook-and-loop fabric fastener. Each of the containers is surrounded by an elastic sleeve mounting over approximately half of its longitudinal outer surface, a first patch of a second type of hook-and-loop fastener and, over the remainder of the outer surface, the same type of hook-and-loop fabric fastener as the web. The containers can be bunched together in a pack and secured to the belt by interconnection of the hook-and-loop fastener materials. A pair of cooperating straps are used to further cinch the pack of containers to the belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2005
    Assignee: JT USA, LLC
    Inventor: Alfonso Celaya Garcia
  • Publication number: 20040188477
    Abstract: A concealable baton scabbard or carrier for use with an expandable baton includes a tubular cylindrical baton housing having an interior chamber adapted to receive a baton. First and second wing members are attached to substantially diametrically opposite sides of the baton housing and each wing member has at least one belt receiving slot adapted to receive a belt that can be worn about the user's waist. The baton scabbard is configured so that the wing members and baton housing establish an outer profile when worn on a belt that does not deviate significantly from a normal line of tension created by the belt whereby the scabbard or baton are substantially undetectable under an article of outer clothing worn by the user in overlying relation to the scabbard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventor: Kevin L. Parsons
  • Patent number: 6789710
    Abstract: The baby seat of the invention is a container which is carried by a person at a midriff location of the body. The baby seat consists of a rigid container that is inserted into another container attached to a belt of the person. The container has a seating plate removably attached to the rigid container. The seating plate consists of three parts. One part is attached to the rigid container, a second part performs as a seating plate for the baby and a third part limits the movement of the baby on the second part. All three parts are hinged to each other so that they can be collapsed into a single and flat unit which may be stored in a pocket on the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Inventor: Arthur C. Szatkowski
  • Patent number: 6729521
    Abstract: A pocket sized memo pad holder construction 10 adapted to be selectively attached to a key ring 50 or a user's belt 60 wherein, the construction 10 includes a generally rigid housing member 20 having a curved upper housing segment 24 provided with a holder element 27 for a writing implement 200 and hingedly connected to a lower housing segment 21 provided with a catch element 28 that is connected to a clip member 30 that may selectively receive the key ring 50 or the user's belt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2004
    Inventor: Jon Jesse Strine
  • Publication number: 20040056055
    Abstract: A swivel mounted commodity case for holding eyeglasses that includes a durable tubular-shaped elongated case having an interior surface extending from a first end to an opposed closed second end wherein the interior surface forms a holding chamber for receiving the eyeglasses. A top is added that is hingedly attached to the first end of the case. The top is adapted to selectively move between an open position wherein the opening to the chamber is freely exposed and a closed position wherein the top covers the first end of the case. A rotatable clip is provided which is used for attaching the case to a user's clothing. The clip includes a clip member having a clasp for attaching to the user's clothing and includes a slot receptacle; and, an annular hub for attachment to a side of the case. The hub is disposed for engaging the slot receptacle in order to attach the case to the clip member, whereby the case is rotatably mounted to the user's clothing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventor: Gary Lee Folmer
  • Publication number: 20040031836
    Abstract: A belt caddy for carrying a number of cylindrical paintball containers during a war game. The outer face of the belt is lined with a first type of hook-and-loop fabric fastener. Each of the containers is surrounded by an elastic sleeve mounting over approximately half of its longitudinal outer surface, a first patch of a second type of hook-and-loop fastener and, over the remainder of the outer surface, the same type of hook-and-loop fabric fastener as the web. The containers can be bunched together in a pack and secured to the belt by interconnection of the hook-and-loop fastener materials. A pair of cooperating straps are used to further cinch the pack of containers to the belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2002
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventor: Alfonso Celaya Garcia
  • Patent number: 6691905
    Abstract: A compact golf accessory organizer with a multi-mounting, universal functioning clip, which can attach to several different items. The common items for attachment include a golfer's golf bag, golf cart visor, clothing waistband, belt, pockets, and the like. The compact organizer contains a vac-form with impressions that mold around the included articles. This is specifically designed to only hold the following articles: four tees, two ball markers, and a universal tool which consists of a divot repair, a spike tightening device, a club cleaner and cigar holder. These items are included in the golf accessory organizer. The compact size of the organizer allows it to be stored in a golfer's shirt or pant pocket, or the user can attach it to their waistband without obstructing the golfers swing. This organizer will free up the golfers pockets and conveniently organize the common items used during the game of golf.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Inventor: Greg S. Berdan
  • Patent number: 6601744
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Inventor: Armin Altemus
  • Publication number: 20030098325
    Abstract: A portable coil nail protector holds a single coil of nails and keeps the coil in the shape necessary to fit in a coil nail gun. The protector includes a base upon which a coil of nails can be placed, a lid attached by a hinge to the base for movement relative to the base between a closed position over and about a coil of nails on the base for holding the coil of nails in the protector and an open position permitting ready access to and removal of the coil of nails from the protector. The base includes at least one elongated opening therein for attaching the protector to a person's belt. Opening the protector by moving the lid relative to the base exposes the coil of nails for easy removal and fast installation into a gun.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2001
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventors: Steven Lloyd Jarvis, Lynn Celeste Jarvis
  • Publication number: 20030071096
    Abstract: A compact golf accessory organizer with a multi-mounting, universal functioning clip, which can attach to several different items. The common items for attachment include a golfer's golf bag, golf cart visor, clothing waistband, belt, pockets, and the like. The compact organizer contains a vac-form with impressions that mold around the included articles. This is specifically designed to only hold the following articles: four tees, two ball markers, and a universal tool which consists of a divot repair, a spike tightening device, a club cleaner and cigar holder. These items are included in the golf accessory organizer. The compact size of the organizer allows it to be stored in a golfer's shirt or pant pocket, or the user can attach it to their waistband without obstructing the golfers swing. This organizer will free up the golfers pockets and conveniently organize the common items used during the game of golf.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventor: Greg S. Berdan
  • 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: 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
  • Publication number: 20020100784
    Abstract: A vehicle remote key holder adapted for receiving and holding a vehicle ignition key and key handle therein. The ignition key folded on the key handle. The key holder may be releasably attached to a belt, shirt pocket and like articles of clothing of the user of the key holder. The key holder includes a holder housing having an open top for receiving the vehicle key and key handle therein. The holder housing also includes a bottom, a front, a back, a first side and a second side. A spring mounted clip is attached to the back of the housing and used for releasable attachment to the clothing of the user of the key holder. A portion of the bottom and a lower portion of the front of the housing are cut away for gripping the key handle and folded ignition key with a thumb and a finger of the user of the key holder and releasing it upwardly from inside the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventor: Grant Baird
  • Patent number: 6405912
    Abstract: A protective case to be worn by an individual for carrying a medical device that may be required in case of allergic or asthmatic reactions or diabetic reactions. The case includes a rigid receptacle to protect the medical device. The case can be worn on a person's belt or it may be permanently fixed to a belt or a band that can be worn around the waist, an arm or a leg. For a standard syringe, the receptacle comprises an elongated, rigid cylindrical tube which fits closely about the syringe. The receptacle further includes an open end that is covered by a cap that can be readily removed to provide easy access to the syringe inside the tube and which protects the syringe from contamination. The case is unobtrusive in appearance and does not hamper the individual's movements thus allowance it to be worn at all times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Zoni Inc.
    Inventor: Martha Giannou
  • Patent number: 6390345
    Abstract: A multi-purpose travel bag may be used as a shoulder bag, a child booster seat or a backpack. The travel bag has a strap that may be configured in three different ways to accommodate each of the uses for the travel bag. The travel bag has multiple mounting positions to provide the various configurations of the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan M. Brown, John S. Canna, Jeanette Numbers, Mark H. Weppner
  • Patent number: 6364182
    Abstract: A holster assembly for use with a hand-held utility knife having a segmented blade. The holster assembly comprises a plastic holster having a generally hollow interior and a blade well located inside the hollow interior of the holster. The blade well has at least one slot therethrough. By simply twisting the knife, a user may break off the endmost blade segment exposing a fresh cutting edge. The used blade segments are collected inside the blade well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Inventor: Mary Kay Hansen
  • Patent number: 6357641
    Abstract: A holder for holding an accessory within ready access of a user, especially for belt-worn use, includes a resiliently deformable cover mounted on a container for inversion between a closed position in which the cover has a concave shape and resists removal of the accessory from the container, and an open position in which the cover has a convex shape and enables reception and removal of the accessory into and from the container. The cover is capable of self-maintaining the convex shape in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2002
    Inventor: Peter Cheng
  • Publication number: 20020020730
    Abstract: A clip having a portion for attachment to user's belt and a portion for holding a mud pan so that the mud pan is effectively hung via the clip from the user's belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventor: Dennis Baird
  • 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: 6308876
    Abstract: A tubular receptacle for storing, transporting and carrying a variety of turkey game calls including the box call, push button yelper and the slate/glass call, either independently or in combination. The tube is made of sturdy plastic or other rigid material and has a permanent bottom end and slip on end cap to provide a means of closure. The tube is lined with a cushioned material which holds the game call in place, preventing movement of the game call while inserted inside the tube. The rigidity of the tube helps to prevent damage to the game call from external blows such as being dropped or being sat on. The material used for the tube and end cap is waterproof and protects the game call from the effects of inclimate weather. When inserted in the tube, a game call is protected while in storage in a closet or gun chest, during transportation to and from hunts and during use in the field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Inventor: Glendon Scott Havens
  • Patent number: 6293445
    Abstract: A belt pack including a rigid bag fixed within a carrier including belt loops with the bag and carrier configured to the waist area of a wearer. The bag includes an integral cover with cooperating latch components on the bag and carrier for releasably retaining the cover closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: Dart Industries Inc.
    Inventor: D. Scott Miller
  • Patent number: 6283345
    Abstract: A paint container system for attachment to a person that maintains a substantially vertical position regardless of the position of the person. The inventive device includes a tubular belt adapter for removably attaching to a conventional hip belt, a shaft having a flanged end extending from the belt adapter, a container having a receiver aperture within an upper portion for removably receiving the shaft, and a bracket having a pair of resilient clips attached thereto for attaching within the container. The container preferably has four side walls, a floor and an upper open end. An extended portion from the container includes the receiver aperture for receiving the shaft of the belt adapter. The container swivels upon the shaft of the belt adapter during use thereby maintaining the container in a substantially vertical position at all times regardless of the position of the user. The bracket for supporting a paintbrush is positionable about the upper rim of the container in any desired located.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Inventor: Jonathan Butschat