Abstract: A belt for the placement and the concealing of items. The belt worn around the waist of a wearer and including a rear section and pair of front sections. The front sections including a pair of flaps. The flaps hingedly connected to the front sections and opening in a direction from the front of the belt to the rear of the belt. The flaps having an inner side and located adjacent to the exterior of the front sections. The flaps concealing the inner side and allowing for the placement of pockets and storage devices within this concealed area.

Abstract: A pouch for holding items is disclosed and 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.

Abstract: Cushioned and conforming body bands, belts, and holsters are provided herein. Some embodiments may include conforming bands that are adapted to surround at least a portion of an individual. The conforming bands may include body portions having an outer surface and an inner surface, the body portion including an integrally formed pouch, the pouch including at least two sidewalls that are spaced apart from one another and joined together along a common bottom edge to define a cavity for receiving a firearm.

Abstract: A belt mountable tool lanyard device includes an enclosure having diametrically opposed first and second openings, a plurality of internal dividers within the enclosure forming a plurality of lanyard device chambers wherein each chamber has at least one chamber opening that faces in the same direction as one of the first and second openings and wherein at least one of the plurality of chambers has a second chamber opening diametrically opposed to the one chamber opening forming a belt receiving loop.

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.

Abstract: An interchangeable cumberbund with integrated wiring to allow for connecting a variety of electronic devices for an intended purpose or mission and exchanging a configured garment for another. The reconfigurable cumberbund allows for multiple quick-disconnect cable harnesses to be weaved into the cumberbund which enables rapid and convenient removal of hardware that incorporates all I/O to a computer. The reconfigurable cumberbund connected to a wearable tactical vest containing a mobile ultra-rugged personal computer is the essential combination that allows hands-free use by the user.

Abstract: A housing assembly is constructed of a front and rear sheets. The rear sheet has a horizontal linear upper edge and a convex lower edge with curved first and second side edges. The rear sheet has an upper section with opposing side edges and a lower section with opposing convex side edges. The front sheet has a horizontal linear upper edge and a convex lower edge with curved side edges, the lower and side edges overlying and coupled to the lower and side edges of the rear sheet. The upper edge of the front sheet is parallel with and spaced below the upper edge of the rear sheet with an upper opening to define a primary pouch. A generally rectangular supplemental sheet is coupled at its side and lower edges to the front sheet to form a secondary pouch.

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.

Abstract: The harness of the present invention comprises a unitary waist-encircling supportive belt of largely elastic fabric adapted to receive and securely hold various numbers of paintball pods. A plurality of fabric layers are positioned to form a honeycomb of hollow pockets which, together with pod retainer clips, assume the configuration of, and securely hold, inserted paintball pods. The resulting configuration will accommodate a plurality of paintball pods of varying circumference, and affords the advantage that, as the wearer exhausts and discards pods in the course of a paintball game, the pockets collapse, the belt contracts, and the wearer becomes less encumbered.

Abstract: A golf accessories organizing bag includes a first bag and a second bag. The first bag has a connection member connected to a rear side of the first bag so as to be connected to the second bag. The second bag has a hook on a top thereof and a zipper connects two sides of an open side of the second bag. A loop is connected to a front side of the second bag so that the connection member of the first bag is engaged with the loop. A plurality of organizing members are connected to a rear side of the second bag.

Abstract: A modular personal container has a stiff container shaped to receive and support a soft container in the preferred configuration of a tool belt. Both containers provide correspondingly shaped fixating and positioning features. The fixating features interlock the soft container with the stiff container. The interlocked soft container is then lowered down onto the stiff container until positioning edges of the soft container contact positioning shoulders of the stiff container. Pockets laterally protruding from the stiff container provide the positioning shoulders. A shoulder belt may be simultaneously snapped on lugs individually attached on both containers. A loose hip belt of the assembled soft container is packed away in a belt pocket recessed from a smooth rear side of the stiff container. The stiff container has a handgrip and a top lid for accessing a storage volume of the stiff container with or without the soft container being attached.

Abstract: A tool pouch includes an internal tool receiving portion and an external tool receiving portion such that the internal tool receiving portion is insertable into the user pocket to provide a protective tool holder within the user pocket and the external tool receiving portion is positioned outside of the user pocket for receiving tools. The internal tool receiving portion has first and second internal members which are generally planar elements that are attached to each other to form an internal tool receiving cavity. The external tool receiving portion has first and second external members which are generally planar elements that are attached to each other to form a second tool receiving cavity. The internal and external tool receiving portions are connected at a bail. Any part of the internal or external tool receiving portions may be substantially formed from a multi-layered piece of material. An underlying stiffening element may be used to strengthen any portion of the tool pouch.

Abstract: An improved bottle, container, or fluid carrying waist pack which is shaped to fit in the lower back area of a person, has a retaining sleeve with an opening on one end to receive a bottle. The bottle retaining sleeve situated horizontally at its length relative to the users upright body incorporates components which communicate at its center with a corresponding mating feature on the center portion of the inserted bottle. An improved bottle or container which includes a multiplicity of contours is inserted into the receiving pack for a range of uses from sitting and walking to running and more rigorous activities.

Abstract: A tool belt having a pouch portion in which items such magnetic objects as nails, screws, and bolts may be contained. The tool belt also having a magnet that may be attached to the pouch portion and that provides a magnetic field in the pouch portion in order to attract magnetic objects into the pouch portion. Also, a method of using a tool belt that includes a pouch portion and a magnet.

Abstract: A finishing tool holder includes a plurality of pocket assemblies each having a front wall, a pair of side walls, a rear wall and a bottom wall. The pocket assemblies have a holding space that is adapted for holding a finishing knife. One of the pluralities of pocket assemblies is adapted for removably coupling to the belt of the user. The pocket assemblies are coupled to an adjacent one of the pocket assemblies. A plurality of compartments are provided. Each of the compartments has a storage space adapted for storing one of the finishing knives. Each of the a compartments is coupled to an adjacent one of the compartments. One of the compartments is coupled to one of the pocket assemblies such that the compartments are adapted for being removably coupled to the user.

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.

Abstract: A collapsible bag or container includes first and second major pockets separated by a connecting web into which a metal frame is removably inserted. Loops and handles project through the web for attachment of a carrier strap or manual handle.

Abstract: A multi-compartment bag assembly for protecting and storing one or both hardtops of a coupe top automobile, the bag assembly comprising a first bag compartment defined by an overlying first outside compartment wall and an inside compartment wall joined along respective bottom and opposing side edges and including a first top lateral opening adapted for receiving at least one of the hardtops therein, and a second bag compartment defined by the inside compartment wall and a second outside compartment wall, the inside compartment wall and the second outside compartment wall being joined along respective bottom and side edges and including a second top lateral opening adapted for receiving at least one of the hardtops therein.

Abstract: A hard plastic curved top bracket, worn on a wide nylon belt around a person's waist for the purpose of supporting a small load, such as a child or bag of groceries. This bracket would be made of 100% polyethylene plastic by injecting this molden plastic into a metal mold.

Abstract: A tool pouch includes an internal tool receiving portion and an external tool receiving portion such that the internal tool receiving portion is insertable into the user pocket to provide a protective tool holder within the user pocket and the external tool receiving portion is positioned outside of the user pocket for receiving tools. The internal tool receiving portion has first and second internal members which are generally planar elements that are attached to each other to form an internal tool receiving cavity. The external tool receiving portion has first and second external members which are generally planar elements that are attached to each other to form a second tool receiving cavity. The internal and external tool receiving portions are connected at a bail. Any part of the internal or external tool receiving portions may be substantially formed from a multi-layered piece of material. An underlying stiffening element may be used to strengthen any portion of the tool pouch.

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.

Abstract: A fishing tackle box worn about a waist including a tackle box portion having a front face, a back face, a top face, a bottom face, and opposed side faces. The front face is defined by a plurality of compartments being slidably disposed therein. The front face has a cover panel hingedly coupled thereto. The cover panel is openable to a position essentially perpendicular to the front face. The opposed side faces each have a belt strap extending outwardly therefrom. The belt straps each have corresponding male and female buckles for securing the tackle box portion around a waist of a user.

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.

Abstract: A workbelt pouch for use at a worksite is disclosed. The pouch includes pockets designed to hold electrician's tools. Additionally, exterior pockets are formed in a unique manner and reinforced using rivets in the bottom thereof to prevent sharp objects from wearing through the bottom of the pockets.

Abstract: A tool bit holder holds a plurality of tool bits and is clipped to the belt of the user and in one embodiment is provided with a magnetizer/demagnetizer for magnetizing the tool bits and for holding and magnetizing fasteners such as screws, and in a second embodiment the holder is formed with a flange for attaching a power tool hook or tote, whereby the user has ready excess to the power tool, tool bits, screws and magnetizer at the work site.

Abstract: A painter's utility belt is comprised of an elongated sash with a widened middle portion embedded with lumbar support inserts. The ends of the sash are releasably attached by a buckle on an adjustable strap. A strip of reinforcing webbing is attached longitudinally on the sash. Loops are formed along the webbing for holding tools, such as a scraper and screwdrivers. A pocket is centered on the sash for holding a sanding block. A pair of vertical loops closed with buckles are attached near the ends of the sash for holding caulking guns, tape, or paint cans. A pair of D-rings are attached to the webbing near the opposite ends for holding a hammer, a rag, etc. A pair of combination pockets are releasably attached to the sash in positions corresponding to the hip positions on the user. The combination pockets are each comprised of a paint pocket lined with a liquid resistant material for holding paint, and a plurality of tool pockets for holding tools.

Abstract: An improved side pack for holding objects on the side of the torso to provide comfortable, ready, and ergonomic access to the objects, comprising a strap assembly and a suspended bag. A bag includes a main compartment facing away from the user having a closing flap for closing a top opening of the compartment. Secondary compartments are provided facing the user. A hold-down depending from the secondary compartments may be attached to a belt loop to restrict movement of the bag. A strap assembly comprises a primary strap adjustably attached to retention straps on the bag. The primary strap has a wide midportion for spreading the weight of the bag. An auxiliary strap attachable to a plurality of positions on the midportion of the primary step extends across the back and under the distal arm and serves to retain the primary strap in place on the shoulder.

Abstract: A convertible shoulderarm case which allows a hunter to carry his gun and all other necessary equipment either over his shoulder using a sling, or in a suitcase-like manner using a handle. When the gun is removed, the gun case can be folded to convert to a waist pack, allowing the hunter to keep all of his equipment readily accessible.

Abstract: The tool holder of the present invention has one or more pockets which are specially configured to hold a variety of portable tools and other objects. Specifically, the present invention comprises a tool holder or bag that has at least one pocket configured so that it can carry a relatively heavy power tool such as a power drill, or a lighter tool having an angular portion such as a soldering gun, caulking gun and the like. In the preferred embodiment, the specially configured pocket is placed in the area closest to the user to provide additional structural support for the tool to be placed therein. Pockets can also be specially configured to contain other tools.

Abstract: An athletic ball carrying pouch and belt for holding and transporting any lightweight ball, such as, a basketball, soccer ball or volleyball, to the park, playground or gym, comprising a plurality of panels attached together to form a first hemisphere and a second hemisphere and an accessible volume therein, a releasable fastener attached to said first and second hemispheres for providing and denying access to the volume and an adjustable belt for securing the pouch around a person's waist while the wearer is walking, jogging, running or riding a bicycle, moped or motorcycle.

Abstract: A restraining and/or retaining apparatus 18 consisting of an elastic band 19 and retaining loops 21A, 21B for restraining and retaining multiple neck-suspended and/or unsuspended devices at the same time. The elastic band 19 wraps around the back and sides of the user and then encircles the neck strap, cord, lanyard or string 34 of a portable device 40 suspended at the chest or abdomen, and restricts its movement while walking, running, bending over or to the side. When the portable device 40 is used, the elasticity of the elastic band 19 allows it to be moved to any position from the chest to the face with little resistance and without detaching it. The retaining loops 21A, 21B hold and/or restrain other neck suspended or unsuspended devices at the same time for quick and convenient access.

Abstract: A pack for carrying valuables and golf accessories by a golfer is described. The pack includes a pouch having a zippered closure for retaining non-golf accessories such as keys, change, glasses, and the like and an external pocket for retaining golf accessories during play. The pouch is elongated and concave with a rigid backing material having an integral clip thereon for affixing the pouch to the wearer's belt or to the golf bag. The pack is intended to make the golf accessories readily available during play while securing the golfer's valuables and to be easily removable from the golf bag after play so that the valuables can be maintained on the golfer's person.

Abstract: A tool and fastener holder with detachable holding belt to both of which a plurality of male couplers are affixed and able to line a bucket both inside and out and both holder and belt each being amenable to receipt of a plurality of detachable pouches containing various species of fasteners, one species per pouch with the belt able to via a plurality of tool holding components detachably hold various hammers, crowbars, screwdrivers and the like.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a belt pack for use by law enforcement officials or civilians for handgun concealment and torso protection. The belt pack includes an upper compartment and a lower compartment. The compartments are foldably connected at one end and attached by VELCRO or a similar securing method at another end. Inserts composed of KEVLAR or other bullet-resistant material are contained within interior sections of both compartments. The upper compartment further includes a metal trauma plate to protect the chest of the wearer. When opened, the belt pack reveals a handgun holster attached to the lower compartment and areas along the upper compartment for identification, such as police badges. A neck strap coupled to upper compartment allows the belt pack to serve as a bullet-resistant vest for the wearer.

Abstract: A caddy for holding items used by a golfer includes a top surface having a plurality of openings formed therein and connected to internal passages for holding items therein, a front surface having at least one opening therein for holding a ball marker, a rear surface having a rotatable holding clip and an opening adjacent a lower surface thereof for supporting a towel or the like.

Abstract: An asthma medication pouch that is adaptable to be replaceably attachable to one of a belt, clothing, and an ankle of an asthma patient, and carries asthma medications for the asthma patient. The asthma medication pouch includes a primary pouch for carrying at least one spray inhaler for the asthma patient, an elastic band that is disposed on the primary pouch for carrying an intramuscular injection of adrenaline for the asthma patient, attaching apparatus for attaching the asthma medication pouch to one of the belt, the clothing, and the ankle, and a secondary pouch that is disposed on the primary pouch for carrying asthma pills for the asthma patient.

Abstract: A flashlight holster includes a first elastic strap, one end of which is attached to a D-ring, and the other end is provided with a "first" VELCROT.TM. patch (preferably on both sides). A longitudinal pocket having either one or two open ends is formed from a second rectangular elastic strap which is stitched to the first elastic strap. An orthogonal pocket having two open ends is formed from a third rectangular elastic strap which is stitched to the longitudinal pocket at a center portion thereof. The orthogonal pocket is preferably provided with on outer reflective patch. Two "second" VELCRO.TM. patches are provided on the longitudinal pocket on opposite sides of the orthogonal pocket. Each of the pockets is dimensioned to accept the barrel of a flashlight when the pocket is stretched so that the flashlight is securely held in the pocket.

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.

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.

Abstract: A convertible pack frame which, in a first configuration allows the user to wear the pack simply around the waist or lower torso leaving the upper body unrestrained thereby facilitating the hunter's movement through and over rugged terrain and which in an alternate or second configuration may be used to lash or otherwise secure substantial loads including game for the purpose of transporting such loads. The convertible packing frame also provides a means for readily converting the system from a first configuration to a second configuration together with means for conveniently stowing those parts not required in the second configuration, i.e. the pack frame configuration, in a compartment provided when the apparatus is arranged in the first configuration.

Abstract: A holder for a scorecard includes a scorecard retaining unit which is secured to a wearer's waist in a freely slidable relationship. The retaining unit may be comprised of three generally planar sections joined together at their ends with one section having a scorecard retained on its inside face and one section having two loops attached to its outside face. The freely slidable association of the unit relative to the wearer's waist is accomplished by an outer elongated strip which surrounds a wearer's waist, passes through the two loops on the retaining unit and is attached at its ends to a belt which also surrounds the wearer's waist.

Abstract: A holder for carrying ceiling grid members and ceiling installation tools and supplies. The holder first and second cylinders suspended from a waist strap for receiving the ceiling grid members. A waste cylinder is coupled to the first cylinder and is operable to receive waste grid members resulting from a cutting procedure. A plurality of pouches and loops are coupled to the cylinders for supporting various ceiling installation tools such as a rivet gun, tape measure, saw, circle cutter, chalk line, and the like.

Abstract: A foldable tool holder for organizing the tools and supplies of a skilled tradesman is disclosed. The tool holder has an inverted-L-shaped support with a first and a second side. A first pocket is attached to the upper front corner of the first side of the support. A second pocket is attached to the first side of the support adjacent to the first pocket. A third pocket for elongated substantially cylindrical objects such as drill bits, allen wrenches, hole punches, nail sets, files, and screwdrivers is attached to the first side of the support below the first pocket. A fourth pocket for holding an oblong tool such as a razor knife, wire stripper, fuse puller, ratchet, or pocket knife is attached to the front side of the second pocket. A fifth pocket for holding a writing instrument is attached to the front side of the third pocket. The tool holder is secured to the waist of the user by inserting a belt in a tunnel of material at the top of the support.

Abstract: A combination carrier pack and single upper torso outerwear garment is disclosed and taught. A pack member is provided to be secured around the mid-section of a person. The pack has a front portion, a back portion, first and second opposed end portions, and a closeable compartment defined therewithin. A mechanism for releasably closing and opening the compartment is also provided. A single upper torso outerwear garment is integrally connected within the closeable compartment of the pack. In order to be worn around the mid-section of a person, a belt member is associated with the first and second opposed end portions of the pack. In preferred embodiments, the belt members include interconnecting fastening mechanisms at their distal ends for size adjustment, and for removable attachment of the pack about the mid-section of a person.

Abstract: A pocket holster liberator system for harnessing portable computer and other portable electronic equipment while on the move or while operating a two wheeled vehicle. A plurality of pockets for carrying a portable computer, a beeper, a pen, and other easy to reach items. Detachable connection means is provided for releasably securing the pocket holster liberator to a users belt.