Multiple Receivers Patents (Class 224/682)
  • Patent number: 10709228
    Abstract: A golf ball holder device has a concave body made of a yieldably bendable material. The concave body is arcuate in shape both length-wise and width-wise so as to define an interior surface forming an interior cavity and an opening to the interior cavity through which a golf ball can be inserted into or removed from a snug gripping hold by the interior surface on the golf ball within the interior cavity of the concave body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Inventor: Meaghan McLaughlin
  • Patent number: 9345309
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for strapping around the body of a user comprising one or more pockets to securely hold a device that may be connected to the user. The apparatus includes a band comprising a first side and a second side and a fastening tab attachably connected on a first end of the second side of the band. The apparatus also includes a pocket attachably connected on a first side of the band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Inventor: Julie Hyzdu
  • Publication number: 20140361063
    Abstract: A cleaning supply belt useful for carrying cleaning supplies, especially heavy trigger-type spray bottles of cleaning fluid, in a stable and comfortable manner for long periods of time. The supply belt includes a flexible, narrow waistbelt with a pair of large, flat, fabric load panels mounted in spaced fashion on each hip side of the waistbelt. Each load panel includes at least a lower central spray bottle pouch designed to receive and support a fluid spray bottle reservoir, and to hold it at an outward cant. The load panels conform to and substantially cover the hips of the wearer, while leaving the front and back of the waistbelt (and the wearer) uncovered and well-ventilated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventor: Kenneth R. Reed
  • Publication number: 20140353353
    Abstract: An adjustable utility belt system is described. The system comprises a belt. The system further comprises a plurality of tool-specific holders. Each tool-specific holder comprises a holder body. Additionally, each tool-specific holder also comprises a belt attachment component having a first end that is secured to the holder body and a second end that is detachably attached to the holder body. Further, each tool-specific holder also comprises a twist-fastening component that detachably attaches the second end of the belt attachment component to the holder body. Each tool-specific holder also comprises a tool holder attached to the holder body, where the tool holder has at least one portion that is angled so as to provide support for angle-shaped tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Patrick L. EGAN, Pamela J. EGAN
  • Patent number: 8864004
    Abstract: A tool retention device is described. In implementations, a tool retention device may involve interchangeable panels that are used to retain tools. For example, an interchangeable panel has opposing first and second sides, where the first side includes tool retainers for retaining the tools. Additionally, a flexible bag component has an interior side that may removably secure the interchangeable panel. The flexible bag component also has an exterior side that may be removably secured to a user-wearable rig.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Blade-Tech Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Tom Crawford, Tim Wegner, Steve Avila, Bryce Wegner
  • Publication number: 20140075650
    Abstract: A tactical gun belt system comprises an inner belt, outer belt, and one or more belt units. The inner belt comprises hook-and-loop fasteners on an inner surface and an outer surface. The outer belt comprises a removable belt buckle and positions the one or more belt units about the waist of a user. The outer belt further comprises hook-and-loop fasteners on an inner surface and detachably affixes to the inner belt. The one or more belt units may attach to one another, may position guns, ammunition magazines, utilities, or pouches, and may comprise a quick-release harness for MOLLE-compatible accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Inventors: Adam Garrison, James Overton
  • Patent number: 8534725
    Abstract: A wearable animal waste collection device comprising a wearable structure configured to be worn by a user, a first securing portion attached to the wearable structure, the first securing portion structured to removably accommodate a top cover portion, and a second securing portion attached to the wearable structure, the second securing portion structured to removably accommodate a direct collection device, wherein the direct collection device directly collects an animal waste before the animal waste reaches a ground surface is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventor: Nancy Burke
  • Publication number: 20130048687
    Abstract: A pouch for holding items is disclosed which has the appearance of a waistband. The pouch is formed as a tube of a stretchable material with a plurality of openings therein. Items may be inserted through the openings and positioned within the pouch. The pouch may be manipulated to position the openings at various positions around the body. The openings may also be positioned on the outside, inside, top or other part of the pouch. The pouch has a substantially constant width to better camouflage items placed therein. The openings may include closures to prevent items from falling out. The pouch may be formed of a single circle or include closures for placing it around the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Mia Do
  • Publication number: 20120066811
    Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and method for high-visibility work gear. The apparatus includes a main body portion. High-visibility elements are connected to the main body portion. The high-visibility portions including a night-time light reflecting material and day-time high-visibility surrounding offset material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Matthew D. Noble, Michael Dancyger
  • Publication number: 20120024927
    Abstract: A utility belt for carrying tools comprises an elongated band for wrapping around a waist of a user and a tool holder capable of holding a tool in an upright vertical position. The tool holder comprises a plate, a first ring and a second ring. The plate has a proximal end portion, an intermediate portion, and a distal end portion. The proximal end portion of the plate is coupled to the elongated band. The first ring is coupled to the intermediate portion of the plate and extending transversely therefrom. The second ring is coupled to the distal end portion of the plate and extending transversely therefrom. The tool comprises a cartridge receiving body and a handle portion. The cartridge receiving body passes through the first ring with the handle portion resting on the first ring, and only the nozzle passes through the second ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventor: Johnny LaFontaine
  • Publication number: 20120012624
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a base configured for conforming to a user's waist. A material encases the base. At least one pouch is configured for storage of golf balls. A plurality of straps is configured for storage of ball tees. A magnetic material, disposed between the base and the material, is configured for retaining metal accessories. At least one storage pouch is configured for storing ball markers. A hook material swatch is configured for joining a glove. A loop material swatch is configured for joining the apparatus to a hook material joined to a flat surface. A retaining strap is configured for retaining a divot tool. Means is configured for joining the apparatus to a waist band or a belt of the user, wherein the apparatus enables the user to readily access a golfing accessory, and follows the user's movements without interfering with the user's mobility or club swing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventor: Hector M. Marrero
  • Patent number: 8098565
    Abstract: A disc apparatus includes a player and a holder. The player is configured for reading an optical disc, the player comprising a first latching portion. The holder is configured for holding extra optical discs, the holder comprising a second latching portion. The first latching portion and the second latching portion are capable of attaching the holder to the player cooperatively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Lung Dai, Jie Liu, Qing-Min Liu
  • Publication number: 20110303715
    Abstract: A system for organizing tools including a flexible base; tool retainers coupled to the base and configured to hold tools, wherein the tools include wrenches; and coupling elements disposed at the ends of the flexible base configured to couple the ends of the flexible base to form a loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventor: Patrick Andrew Mosley
  • 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: 8025192
    Abstract: A roping belt comprises a lining structure, and an equipment-carrying device achieved by means of a continuous cord fixed by seams along the lining structure forming a succession of attachment loops. The ends of the cord are securedly attached to the belt by first end seams able to withstand higher forces than those of the second intermediate seams forming the attachment loops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Zedel
    Inventors: Paul Petzl, Jean-Marc Hedé
  • Patent number: 8002158
    Abstract: A field cooking travel kit for providing cooking accessories for use in camping and traveling is provided. The field cooking travel kit comprises a plurality of cooking utensils and a carrying case for receiving the utensils wherein the carrying case provides reachable access to the utensils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Inventor: Mary Frances West
  • Patent number: 7988024
    Abstract: The present invention is a beach equipment carrying apparatus which is used to carry various items needed and used when visiting a beach or similar location. The apparatus includes a frame member, which can be adjustable in height, on which a plurality of components and compartments can be connected. The present invention further includes a hanger or hangers which are mounted to the frame member and on which beach going materials can be hung, including beach chairs. The present invention can also include a number of straps connected to the frame member to be used as shoulder straps, support straps or straps to hold down items secured to the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Beachpacker, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Jankoski, Anita Saynisch, Ronald F. Jones, Joyce J. Jones
  • Patent number: 7963005
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for attaching an object to an elastic surface includes an elastic surface and a first flexible, linear fastener attached to the elastic surface by at least two opposite ends separated by a distance that is less than a diameter of an object to be fastened to the elastic surface. A second flexible, linear fastener is attached to the elastic surface by at least two opposite ends separated by a distance that is less than a diameter of an object to be fastened to the elastic surface. The first linear fastener and the second linear fastener are separated by a distance sufficient to insert a leading edge of the object between the first linear fastener and the elastic surface and to insert a trailing edge of the object between the second linear fastener and the elastic surface so that the first linear fastener and the second linear fastener hold the object against the elastic surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2011
    Inventor: Gregory H. C. Knox
  • Patent number: 7938302
    Abstract: An article carrier worn around the waist and setting on the back and hips having side entry compartments that are accessible to the person wearing the article carrier while wearing the carrier and a compression system that provides stability of the load being carried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Inventor: Scott Gibson
  • Publication number: 20110101063
    Abstract: A handgun holster with an accessory mounting block and a holster locking device are disclosed. The holster locking device may be mounted on the holster. The holster locking device includes a member for securing a rear end of a handgun. The holster locking device includes a frame. The interior surface of the frame may comprise first and second guide members such that the first and second guide members may be disposed in first and second guide grooves in the holster accessory mounting block. Also disclosed is a passage in the frame. A cantilever on the holster accessory mounting block may be disposed in the passage to engage the frame and lock the handgun holster to the holster locking device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2010
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventor: Nisim Zusman
  • Publication number: 20110042427
    Abstract: An arrangement for the transportation of a rifle is intended to be attached to a rucksack. The arrangement includes an upper part arranged to receive a rifle stock, wherein the upper part is arranged to be attached to a first of the two shoulder straps of the rucksack. The upper part includes a U-shaped holder. The arrangement further includes a lower part arranged to be attached to a waist belt of the rucksack, said lower part includes a pocket arranged to receive a rifle butt. The pocket has a base part and a side part along a first side and the pocket is open upwards and along a second side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: Helitrans AB
    Inventor: Marcus Göransson-Sonnefelt
  • Patent number: 7850052
    Abstract: Apparatus transportable by an exercising person, for maintaining a liquid drink within one-handed reach while the person is exercising, includes a container for the liquid drink, an adjustable belt for fitting about the person's waist, a holster connected to the belt, for releasably retaining therewithin the container, and a cradling web extending between the holster and the belt, connected thereto at respective web extremities but being arcuately spaced therefrom along a middle portion of the web.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Penguin Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Bryce Thatcher
  • Publication number: 20100294821
    Abstract: A holster for carrying a welding/cutting torch system comprising two bottles, an igniter, a torch and respective interconnecting hoses between respective valves for the two bottles and the torch, the holster having a main panel serving as a back panel of the holster and two separate bottle pouches attached to a front side of the main panel. Each bottle pouch has an open top sized and configured to slide and store therein respective welding/cutting bottles leaving an upper portion of the bottles extending above the open top. An igniter pouch and torch pouch are included which are sized and configured to slide and store therein the corresponding igniter and torch. The holster is strapped to a user's thigh and may also be secured using straps from the main panel to a user's waist belt or draped around a shoulder. A pouch is also provided for storing the system hoses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventor: Laci Szabo
  • Publication number: 20100282804
    Abstract: A rapid deployment ammunition carrier has a shoulder mounted ammunition belt having a plurality of ammunition pouches and a plurality of body mounting straps. An ammunition belt carrying case is shaped to hold the ammunition belt therein with the body mounting straps positioned for rapid deployment from the carrying case. The carrying case is mounted to a vehicle seat for rapid deployment of the ammunition belt by an occupant of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventor: James S. Stimmell
  • 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: 20100096425
    Abstract: A multifunctional cell phone carrying apparatus consisting of a carrying bag externally covered by a furry coating with baubles optionally sewn thereto which said carrying bag is characterized by the presence of a cell phone carrying pouch anteriorly positioned therein with reference to a card carrying pouch and which bag has affixed to the topside thereof, respectively a neckloop, two belt loops and a handbag loop affixed to which is a handbag clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventor: Glenda E. Thistle
  • Publication number: 20100025447
    Abstract: A bandolier comprising an outer surface and an inner surface, at least one first storage region on the outer surface and at least one second storage region on the inner surface is disclosed and described. In one aspect, the bandolier comprises a wearing configuration presenting the corresponding outer surfaces of the first storage region and the second storage region, and a non-wearing configuration presenting the corresponding inner surfaces of the first storage region and the second storage region arranged substantially flat and substantially adjacent to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventor: Colin Smart
  • Publication number: 20100025446
    Abstract: A backpack and a method of forming a backpack with an integral gun scabbard has been devised whereby the user has a convenient place for the storage and carriage of a rifle, shotgun, or other long gun type of firearm, and simultaneously can store and carry a variety of other sundry cargo while moving about. The backpack is devised in such a way as to permit easy and rapid access to and retrieval of said firearm from the storage. It is equipped with dual padded shoulder straps. In an ideal embodiment, a waist belt is included to facilitate the stabilization of the scabbard when the firearm is being withdrawn, as well as to contribute to the load bearing functions of the backpack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventor: GLEN RICHARD EBERLE
  • Publication number: 20100006616
    Abstract: A paintball pod harness having a central body having a concealable pouch to allow for expanded capacity off of the paintball field with a compacted arrangement for play on the field. The central body supports exterior pod sleeves for carrying paintball pods and has an internal core accessible by a body opening for concealing the expanding capacity pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Inventors: Robert G. Orr, Hellmut Sonny Lopez
  • Publication number: 20090272773
    Abstract: A multi-function backpack-vest that allows for size adjustment so that the backpack-vest may be worn by any user, regardless of size. The backpack-vest has various compartments in which users may place items. Some of these compartments are so designed that body-armor, personal floatation materials or insulation material may be placed within them. Also, the backpack-vest features a compartment in which a laptop may be placed and when housed in said compartment the laptop will be supported on a work platform, which is supported by straps on either side of said platform, connecting the platform to the backpack-vest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventor: Jose Andrade
  • Patent number: 7559445
    Abstract: The invention is a user-wearable caddy for carrying and dispensing a number of paintball supply tubes, known as pods, designed to be worn on the back of a paintball game participant. The invention carries multiple pods in a horizontal orientation on the wearer's back using elastic bands to grip the pods yet allow them to be removed from the pack. Vertically oriented guides enable elastic loops securing the pods to the pack to move vertically. As the player removes the lower-most pod from the pack, the pods above will descend along the guides, by the influence of gravity and by tension from an elastic band stretched from the top-most elastic loop to the bottom of the caddy structure, so that the next full pod will be positioned in approximately the same location as the previous pod. The invention enables the player to reach around to the same location each time to obtain a full pod, reducing the time needed to reload the paintball marker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Inventor: Donald Lee Kulp
  • Publication number: 20090039129
    Abstract: A novel storage pouch article for use in handling dog waste whereby the bag holds used waste collection bags and a roll of waste collection plastic bags, whereby the plastic bags may be dispensed while the pouch is in a rolled position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventor: Barbara L. Peterson-Malesci
  • Publication number: 20090001110
    Abstract: A device capable of carrying a plurality of equipment is described. The device includes at least one handle, a conforming region, and at least one location for attaching or storing equipment. Users may carry equipment stored on/in the device by carrying the device on their backs and/or shoulders by grasping the handle of the device over their shoulder and allowing the conforming region to conform to their back and/or shoulder. The device, therefore, aids a user in carrying a plurality of equipment simultaneously. In at least some instances, a rotating handle may permit easy transitioning between a carrying position on a user's back/shoulder and a storage position, such as hanging on a wall or rack and vice-versa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Inventors: Jared Hendricks, Erik Bornemeier
  • Publication number: 20080264993
    Abstract: An article is provided for retaining components of an endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography delivery system. The article includes a body-encircling belt and an ERCP component retainer. The ERCP component retainer is affixed to the belt. The retainer has a pair of material strips connected together at one end with opposed inner surfaces. An inner surface on one strip is covered with hook fasteners and an inner surface on another strip is covered with loop fasteners that releasably attach to the hook fasteners to retain a coiled ERCP component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2007
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Khrys Schulte, Jennifer Butts-Pluid
  • Publication number: 20080201816
    Abstract: The invention relates to a work garment (1) that can be worn by a user. The garment has a main (or torso disposed) portion (3) including with an area of fastening (4) on its external surface. A belt (11) is attached to at least one point of the interior surface or the garment. A pouch or pouches (17) for containing or holding tools, utensils or the like (19) has complementary fastening means (27) to the area of fastening on the main garment to suspend the pouches from the garment. The load of the pouch is largely borne via the main garment portion on the user's shoulders, and the belt means can be adjusted to aid support of the load and/or the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventor: Brett Dennis Elliot
  • Publication number: 20080185412
    Abstract: A fashionable carryall includes an adjustable waist band and a tether depending therefrom to a holster having both internal compartments and removable outer pockets, and which in turn is secured to the user's thigh using one or more leg straps. The holster has a plurality of removable pockets for items such as mp3 players, keys, cell phones, and water bottles, which can be replaced with different shaped pockets as future technology dictates. The straps allow the holster position to be adjusted vertically on the wearer's thigh, and it can also be converted to a shoulder strap as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventor: Phillip Hollins
  • Publication number: 20080179370
    Abstract: An electrician tool bag configured to retain tools in a readily accessible manner. In particular, the electrician tool bag may be formed from a tool bag body defining a main compartment formed from a plurality of outer sidewalls and a bottom wall. The electrician tool bag may include a support structure that maintains the sidewalls in a generally erect position in which the main compartment maintains an opening opposite to the bottom wall. The electrician tool bag may include a first sidewall having a first breakline about which the first sidewall is foldable and a second sidewall that is opposite to the first sidewall includes a second breakline about which the first sidewall is foldable thereby enabling the first and second sidewalls to be folded to reduce the size of the main compartment by moving third and fourth sidewalls toward each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: Union Rich USA
    Inventor: Matthew G. Williams
  • Publication number: 20080179368
    Abstract: A tool belt including an inner tool receiving chamber positioned inside of an outer accessory pocket and configured to releasably contain a tool, such as a handheld drill, in an easily accessible position proximate to a user's hip. The tool belt may be configured such that the outer accessory pocket is capable of maintaining an opening of the outer accessory pocket open to permit easy access to items, such as nails, screws, and other connectors, contained in the pocket. The tool belt may also include an orifice in a bottom wall in the inner tool receiving chamber enabling a portion of a tool, such as a drill bit and a portion of a chuck drive assembly of a drill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventor: Matthew G. Williams
  • Publication number: 20080179369
    Abstract: An improved paintball pod belt is provided. The belt provides a means for urging the pod compartments upwards and adjacent to the lower back of the user despite strenuous physical maneuvers performed by the user. The belt further includes a means for providing an easily accessible handle for peeling a closure flap off of a middle portion of a pod compartment to remove or insert a paintball pod from or into the pod compartment. The belt may further include a means for reducing a side profile of the pod compartment to reduce the likelihood of being hit by a paintball on the empty pod compartment. The belt may further include a means for clipping the paintball pod into the pod compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: John Marques, Chris Corcino
  • Publication number: 20080135588
    Abstract: A belt for use by healthcare worker includes a strap to encompass a portion of the body of the worker to which a plurality of holders (or containers) is attached. The holders are preferably adapted to hold or containing various items that are often used by healthcare workers in the course of their routine. For example, at least one of the holders can be a pouch fabricated from a lightweight, durable and flexible material. Preferably, the entire belt is fabricated from a generally, lightweight, durable and flexible material. In addition to pouches, which can hold or contain items of various size, shape etc., one or more of the holders can be adapted to hold specific items. For example, at least one of the holder can be a bottle holder. A belt for use by a person requiring care, supervision or oversight (for example, a child or a patient of diminished capacity) includes a strap to encompass a portion of the body of the person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Jack J. Haines
  • Patent number: 7314153
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tool holder for mounting to a user's clothing article, such as a belt or pants pocket. The tool holder includes a first and second support members connected to each other and configured and dimensioned for receiving and hooking around the belt with the first and second support members disposed on opposite sides of the belt. A tool holding member is mounted to one of the support members and is configured for holding a tool. The support members are preferably of an injection-molded material. Also, the support members can be constructed as separate pieces that engage each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2008
    Assignee: EZ Hook, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Musarella, Steve Hnatowicz
  • Publication number: 20070210130
    Abstract: A system for bucket-less wiping and mopping for controlled environments, includes a belt formed from a flexible, web-formed material having an adjustable buckle thereon to secure the belt around a user's waist. The belt includes at least one ring threaded onto the belt for securing a cleaning tool such as a dispensing bottle thereto. The system includes a pair or disposable bags mounted to the belt for holding fresh and used cleaning consumable items, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: September 13, 2007
    Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Karen F. Bonnell, Louisa K. Johnson
  • Patent number: 7165706
    Abstract: A modular leg pack system is shown and described, embodiments of which include a belt or belt sleeve for wearing around the body, and preferably at the top of the hips, and preferably two thigh opposing bags. The thigh bags extend from just below the belt to above the knee. One or more top connectors attach the top of the bag to the belt, and a bottom leg strap extends from the bottom of the bag around the inside of the leg. To assist in natural movement of the bag with the leg, the preferred top connectors have a pivot point that allows the bag to pivot in a direction parallel to the motion of the leg. Additionally, it is preferred to have the top connector rotatable relative to the belt in a plane perpendicular to the outer surface of the belt, and rotatable relative to the bag in a plane perpendicular to the back plane of the bag. Openings of the bags are positioned to be easily accessible by the user, usually on the top of the bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2007
    Assignee: Summit Equipment Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Jarrod Barr
  • Patent number: 7100810
    Abstract: This invention provides a paintball pod holder system for convenient one-handed removal and replacement of paintball pods. Preferably, one or more rigid paintball pod holders are attached to a belt or other support. A stiff lining of the inside of the paintball pod holder keeps the holder open at the ends and permits convenient insertion of paintball pods. The lining also has a spring clip function to securely hold the paintball pod. There is also a non-slip surface to prevent the system from slipping against the body during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Inventors: John P. Bosch, Clyde McKay
  • Patent number: 6962277
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for using a wearable computer in testing applications that uses a probe, a display, an audio communication device, a computer adapted to receive data from the probe, exchange data with the display, exchange data with the audio communications device, and exchange data using wireless communication, a battery, and a harness for securing the probe, display, computer, and battery to a person's body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2005
    Assignee: Bath Iron Works Corporation
    Inventors: W. Vincent Quintana, Benjamin J. Albis, J. Scott Houston, F. Christopher Mitchell
  • Patent number: 6915900
    Abstract: A tool box includes a base and a cover which is pivotably connected to the base and has a magnetic member connected to an inside thereof so as to attract small pieces. A hanging member has a hook portion connected to a first end thereof so as to be attached to a user's belt and an engaging member is connected to the hook portion. A board has two ridges on a side thereof and the tool box is clamped between the two ridges. A hole is defined through the board and the engaging member is rotatably engaged with the tool box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2005
    Inventor: Chang-Ying Chen
  • Patent number: 6913176
    Abstract: A belt for carrying baby equipment has an insulated, generally cylindrical pocket for carrying a feeding bottle or a feeding cup and a generally rectangular pocket for carrying a telephone. The rear of the belt has an elongated rectangular pocket which has a top opening and a pair of side opening for storing a changing pad and clean diapers. The inside of the belt has a pair of pockets for storage of various items. The cylindrical pocket and the rectangular pocket are adjustably mounted on the belt. The upper edge of the rear pocket is elasticized to combine security with easy access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Inventor: Colette Buscemi
  • Patent number: 6899257
    Abstract: A utility belt assembly for use with electronic devices such as electronic game devices, cellular telephones, and digital cameras has one principal pouch or container, and may have several smaller ones for cellular telephones, and other electronic related devices. The principal container has a large pocket into which a game electronic device or other device may be stored while not in use. A folding unit extends out from the principle container and has a plurality of storage pouches or pockets into which may be placed, for example memory devices, game cartridges, and batteries. The folding unit is attached to the bottom of the principal pouch and will fold back upon itself and the front of the principal pouch. A cover attached to the top back of the principal pouch, when closed, encloses the principal pouch and the folding unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2005
    Inventor: Tony Jones
  • Patent number: 6848605
    Abstract: A tool belt mounts receiver blocks, preferably of at least two types, permanently along its length. Each receiver block releasibly receives and engages an attaching block of complimentary configuration, the two blocks serving as a two-portion connector. Each attaching block serves to attach, or is integral with, (i) one of any number of tool holders of diverse configurations, each of which tool holders serves to support an associated tool, and/or (ii) a tool itself. The belt is preferably made from web fabric, the receiver blocks and attaching blocks from strong molded plastic, and the tool holders from leather, steel and like materials contoured and adapted to engage and hold portable tools including hand tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Inventor: Eric Dillenberger
  • Publication number: 20040262359
    Abstract: A belt and case assembly for holding and supporting items for a user is disclosed, including an outer belt surface, an inner belt surface opposite the outer belt surface, a plurality of first components of a dual component directional snap fastener traversing the outer belt surface and engaging the inner belt surface, and a case having a flexible side, wherein the flexible side incorporates a plurality of second components of the dual component directional snap fastener to form a plurality of engagements to the plurality of first components, the plurality of second components positioned with respect to one another so as to prevent rotational movement of the case about said belt, the plurality of engagements decoupled by a force applied in a predetermined direction at a first position of the first component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Melissa J. DeVolentine, Mirtha G. Cortes