Abstract: An apparatus comprises a base plate having features enabling mounting on a person's belt or pocket. A cradling device is adapted for receiving a hand tool and for clamping the hand tool A biasing device is adapted for moving the tool clamping device between a tool receiving position and a tool clamping position so as to make the tool available for use and to place the tool within reach when it is needed respectively. When the tool is removed from the clamping device the it is automatically unclamped. When the tool is placed into the clamping device it is automatically clamped in place.

Abstract: The invention is a holder to hold a tool, such as a carpenter's square, which has a flat planar surface with multiple edges and has attached to one of the edges a perpendicularly mounted planar flange. The flange of the tool has a detent recess therein to cooperate with a button detent in the scabbard. The scabbard is mounted to a carrying sheath by means of a pintle and gudgeon attachment to allow free rotation of the scabbard for ease of manipulation by the user. The scabbard is a generally hollow elongated rectangular configured member wherein the flange of the tool slides into the hollow interior of the scabbard and slides down through a slot in one wall of the scabbard until the detent recess impinges upon the button detent to thereby secure the tool within the scabbard. The scabbard detent means may take several configurations, but mainly will be effective in using a leaf detent button mechanism or a self-contained spring loaded button detent mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention relates to tool carriers usually used on work belts, aprons, bucket carriers and the like. The present invention comprises a tool carrier or bag that has at least one handle on the top thereof so that it can be carried from place to place in an upright position, either while it is still on a work belt that is not currently being worn or being carried by itself. In the preferred embodiment, a structurally strong handle is attached to the back of the tool carrier proximate the area in which a belt may be inserted through the tool carrier by heavy duty attachment means. It is preferable to use two tool carriers each having a handle through which the user's hand is inserted in order to provide even weight distribution when the belt is being carried from place to place.

Abstract: A pager holder including a generally rectangular primary strip of a durable material with a central fold line at the upper extent to provide an exterior portion and an interior portion of substantially the same length. The lower extent of the exterior portion and the lower extent of the interior portion are sewn together by stitching along a rectangular periphery for the majority of their extents but sufficient to retain an unstitched loop in the upper region for the passage of a belt therethrough. A supplemental patch of supplemental material is provided. The supplemental patch of material has a width essentially equal to the width of the primary strip. The supplemental patch is sewn by stitching along its vertical edges coextensive with the vertical edges of the primary strip through common threads to form a vertical loop for the receipt of a pager clip and an open upper edge and lower edge.

Abstract: A scraping tool system includes a scraping tool, tools, and a holster with pockets for receiving and holding the scraping tool and the tools. The scraping tool has a handle member, a rod, a spring mechanism, and a lever mechanism. The rod is sized to be fitted within a channel of the handle member and includes a tool attaching portion. The rod is attached to the spring mechanism which, in turn, is fitted between the rod and a base portion of the handle member which includes a tapping heel plate. The lever mechanism is mechanically coupled to the handle member and to the spring mechanism and is adapted to reposition the rod along the channel in response to a movement of a portion of the lever mechanism relative to the handle member. The tools each include a mounting portion formed such that the tool is mechanically coupled to an end portion of the handle member when the lever mechanism is in a tool securing position.

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: A socket retainer and utility belt for using same to allow maintenance or construction personnel to quickly identify and gain access to a particularly sized socket. The present invention provides a socket retainer, preferably adapted to be worn on a utility belt, wherein a plurality of socket retainers are strung from the utility belt, with each socket retainer being adapted to hold a particular socket. Each socket retainer includes a mechanism for retaining a socket thereon, and a mechanism for releasing a socket therefrom when it is so desired by the worker. As opposed to prior art systems, the present system increases the efficiency of the worker in that less time is required for searching for the socket of interest.

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 and a guide leading to the slot for a user to guide an endmost blade segment of a utility knife into engagement with the slot. 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.

Abstract: An improved tool holder includes a closed loop comprised of a rod with spaced ends and a bridging element between the spaced ends. The loop typically is closed with the head of the tool retained by the loop and handle fitting through the loop. The handle of the tool may, however, be pivoted to release the bridging section from closing the loop thereby enabling the tool to be removed from the loop. Typically, the holder is mounted on the tool belt and provides a very inexpensive, yet highly reliable manner and construction for maintaining the tool in position ready for use, yet safely retained.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a tool holder for use by fishermen, handymen and the like. The tool holder comprises a holster portion having a pocket of a size for holding a tool, the pocket being formed from a front and base connected together along the sides thereof and having an open top. The tool holder includes a belt loop portion for attaching the holder to the belt of a user. The holster portion is suspended from the belt loop portion through a moveable connection which allows the holster portion movement from front to back and side to side simultaneously. This allows the holster portion to remain suspended in a generally vertical orientation independent of the movement of the user thereby reducing the possibility of interference of the holster to freedom of movement of the user.

Abstract: The present invention defines a material handling grip for lifting bulk materials, boxes and cartons. The grips have an ergonomically designed handhold on one side and a replaceable array of needle-like pointed projections on the other side for engaging the lifted piece. The projections are tapered, narrow and angled such that when engaged with a load, additional gripping power results. Holsters are provided for safekeeping when not in use. The holsters allow the user to grab the grips, engage the box or carton and replace the grips into the holsters with a few natural and fluid movements.

Abstract: An apparatus for holding an electric drill that is worn by a user is described as including a pair of shoulder straps that pass over opposite shoulders of the user and which attach to a belt that is worn about the waist of the user at the front and back of the user. The belt is adjustable about the waist of the user. A holster is attached to one of the pair of shoulder straps intermediate the waist and one of the opposite shoulders of the user that is adapted to receive the electric drill therein. An optional wrap-around strap further secures the electric drill in the holster when it is not in use and an optional tether that is attached at one end to the tool holder and at a remaining end to the electric drill are provided as desired. An optional accessory pouch is attached to the one of the pair of shoulder straps opposite to where the holster is attached. An optional adjustable center strap is attached to each of the pair of shoulder straps and is disposed intermediate thereto in the front of the user.

Abstract: A tool-toting device for carrying and retaining a hand tool comprising a clip, a swivel element and a U-shaped hook, the clip being capable of attachment to a belt, such as a tool belt. The swivel element is swivelably connected to the clip by conventional means, such as a semi-tubular rivet such that it freely swivels about a 360.degree. axis, while the U-shaped hook is rotatably connected to the swivel element by means of a jam nut-acorn nut arrangement such that it is capable of rotating about a 360.degree. axis. In this manner, a tool hanging from the U-shaped hook will swivel about the 360.degree. axis, thereby maintaining its center of gravity as the user moves about a construction area. The user can re-position the hook for comfort and accessibility simply by rotating the hook about its axis.

Abstract: A load supporting waist belt comprising four separate articulated sections including front and rear belt straps and right and left hip pieces with adjustable connectors on the front and rear belt straps allowing adjustment for waist size and location of hip sections squarely on the wearer's hips. The hip pieces are stiff members capable of supporting tool hangers, pouches and the like and are provided with accompanying hip pads for contacting the wearer's hips. Brackets are used to lower the load attachment points to a position below the waist and in the area of the connection of the thigh bone to the hip of the wearer. A slide bar release mechanism is disclosed for detachably connecting loads to the support pivots. A shoulder harness is connected at pivotal anchor points on each hip section.

Abstract: A wearable tool carrier having two harnesses, with one harnesses worn over each shoulder by inserting the arm of the user through the harness. A tool pouch is provided on one harness for a power tool, and a cargo carrier is provided on the opposite harness. Various articles may be transported by the cargo carrier, including a spare battery for the power tool, a roll of wire, or an accessory carrier. The tool pouch and cargo carrier are positioned underneath the arms of the user, and relatively high up on the torso, where they are out of the way during normal movement of the user.

Abstract: A safety utility belt that includes a number of retaining rings each provided with a safety cover flap securable over the retaining ring to prevent snagging of the retaining ring. The safety utility belt includes a heavy duty webbing back belt, a reflective center belt strip, a buckle assembly, a belt strip end that is coupleable to the buckle assembly to secure the back belt about the waist of a user, a horizontally pivoting tool retaining ring, a no-snag tool retaining ring safety cover flap securable over the tool retaining ring to prevent snagging of the tool retaining ring, a vertically pivoting attached D-ring, and a no-snag D-ring safety cover flap securable over the D-ring to prevent snagging of the D-ring.

Abstract: A cane holding apparatus and method for permitting a cane user to conveniently retain a cane free of the user's hands while maintaining the cane available for immediate use. A preferred embodiment of the cane holder apparatus includes a cane, hook-pile fastening material secured to the cane, a flexible panel adapted for being removably secured to a belt worn by the user, and loop-pile fastening means on the outerside of the worn panel for cooperating with the hook-pile fastening means on the cane for releasably securing the cane to the panel when the cane is placed to the panel with at least a portion of the hook-pile fastening material contacting at least a portion of the loop-pile fastening material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a releasable device for holding a tool in a holder, the tool for example being a hammer held in a hammer holder commonly used in the construction industry and having a loop loosely holding the hammer. The device is of flexible, stretchable material and has an aperture which may be pulled over a portion of the tool such as the hammer head to hold the tool to the holder. The device is secure to the loop of the hammer holder. Preferably, the device is a strip of flexible stretched material with an aperture and a series of holes and slits which permit the strap to be able to be looped around the hammer holder loop. The loop is releasably secured to a portion of the tool such as the head of the hammer.

Abstract: A drill holster including a holder portion dimensioned for receiving a drill therein. The holder portion is defined by a front panel and a rear panel secured together along lower and side edges thereof leaving an open upper end to receive a drill therein. The holder portion includes a wide upper portion and a narrow lower portion. The wide upper portion accommodates a handle of the drill. The narrow lower portion has an opening through the secured lower edges of the front and rear panels to accommodate a drill bit of the drill therethrough. A pair of side straps are freely secured to the rear panel of the holder portion to facilitate securement to a ladder.

Abstract: A retainer device (10) for holding tools (12) in a removable manner to a utility belt (14) and a wall (16) comprising a plurality of clip members (18). A facility (20) is for mounting the clip members (18) to the utility belt (14) and the wall (16). A plurality of stud members (22) are provided. An assemblage (24) is for affixing each of the stud members (22) to a tool (12). In a first instance, each tool (12) with one stud member (22) can quickly engage with and disengage from any one clip member (18) on the utility belt (14) for work purposes. In a second instance, each tool (12) with one stud member (22) can quickly engage with and disengage from any one clip member (18) on the wall (16) for storage purposes.

Abstract: A tool holder for mounting on a user'belt comprising a support member having two front supports and two rear supports, each rear support having a rear top portion, a rear bottom portion, and a rear transition portion positioned therebetween. Each front support is spaced from and biased substantially parallel to the rear top portion and being nonparallel to the rear bottom portion. Each rear transition portion extends toward the front support to provide a narrow gap which is smaller than the spacing between the front support and rear top portion, with the rear supports being connected by a support cross member, and the rear bottom portions extending away from the front supports. Also, the rear bottom portions are of substantially the same length as the rear top portions. A bracket member is operatively associated with the front supports for holding a tool.

Abstract: A painter's garment for supporting on a wearer a prescribed paint supply container of the type having a handle and a prescribed paint application tool of the type having an opening. The garment includes a belt for mounting the garment on the wearer. An apron is secured to and depends from the belt. The apron has a front face. A first connector is secured to the apron for engaging and removably holding the handle of the container. A second connector is secured to the apron for engaging and removably holding the paint application tool. The first and second connectors and the apron are relatively arranged and configured such that when the container handle is suspended from the first connector and the paint application tool is supported from the second connector, the container is disposed adjacent the apron and the paint application tool is positioned over or within the container.

Abstract: A quick release connector system is provided for interconnecting a frequently used portable accessory item with a support body. The system utilizes a clasp having a back wall spaced apart from a stationary wall. The stationary wall includes an enlarged opening from which extends a slot. A deflectable wall overlies the enlarged opening. A connector part forms the quick release connection with the clasp. It is attached to the portable accessory item via a post with an enlarged head. The post has a diameter less than the width of the slot and the head has a diameter greater than the width of the slot, but less than the enlarged opening. When the deflectable wall is flexed away from the enlarged opening, the head of the connector part will pass through the opening and slide behind the slot as the post is moved into the slot. The enlarged head behind the slot will prevent axial disengagement.

Abstract: A carpenter's tool holder to be supported from a wearer's waist belt and including a pocket for supporting and containing therein a tape rule device and a retention member connected within the pocket for interlocking engagement with the spring clip member attached to the rear surface of the tape rule device for preventing unintentioned dislodgment of the tape rule device from the pocket. A second embodiment includes below the pocket an elongated hanger member pivotally connected to the tool holder for supporting and containing a hammer and wherein the elongated hanger member has at its free end a tool loop defining therein an opening through which the handle of the hammer is inserted.

Abstract: A socket retaining mechanism to allow maintenance or construction personnel to quickly identify and gain access to a particularly sized socket. The present invention provides a socket retaining mechanism, preferably adapted to be worn on a utility belt, wherein a plurality of socket retaining mechanisms are strung from the utility belt, with each socket retainer being adapted to hold a particular socket. Each socket retainer includes means for retaining a socket thereon, and means for releasing a socket therefrom when it is so desired by the worker. As opposed to prior art systems, the present system increases the efficiency of the worker in that less time is required for searching for the socket of interest.

Abstract: A belt-mounted tool holder device includes a support plate defining a pair of spaced apart slots for receiving therethrough a belt of a wearer, a holder member fixedly attached to the support plate and extending outwardly therefrom, and a cup attached to an outer end of the holder member for receiving a portion of a tool therein. An inner end of the holder member is fixedly attached to one of the opposite sides of the support plate below the spaced apart slots defined by the support plate. The holder member extends outwardly from the support plate at an angle lying within a range of from about 15.degree. above to about 15.degree. below a line extending perpendicular to the support plate. The cup is attached to the outer end of the holder member and has a bottom wall and an annular sidewall attached to a periphery of the bottom wall and extending upwardly therefrom. The annular sidewall defines an interior cavity and a top opening for receiving the portion of the tool into the interior cavity of the cup.

Abstract: A multimeter holster for securely carrying and easily deploying a multimeter is provided. The holster includes a front member, a rear member, and horizontal member. The front and rear members are attached at the sides to form a pocket for receiving the multimeter. A retaining strap across the bottom opening of the pocket engages the multimeter, thereby securing the multimeter in a fixed position within the pocket. The horizontal member is attached to the back member and wraps laterally around the pocket to capture the test leads of the multimeter and secure them to an outside edge of the pocket. An upper portion of the rear member is folded back and attached to a lower portion by a pair of fasteners to form a channel of selectable width for receiving the belt of the user.

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: A tool scabbard is provided for supporting a plurality of different tools from a belt encircling a user's waist. The tool scabbard is of rigid construction with an elongated rigid base and a plurality of rigid shelves projecting outwardly from the base and forming an integrated unit or monolithic structure. The shelves have openings to support tools and the shelves are spaced far enough below the top of the scabbard to support sharp tools with their sharp edges below the top of the rigid scabbard for protection of the user.

Abstract: A scabbard (14) for firefighters and other types of hatchets (19) is disclosed. The scabbard (41) includes a belt (45) and a sheath (43). The sheath (43) has two pockets, a closed pocket (47) and an openable pocket (49). The entrances into the pockets face one another, i.e., the entrance into the closed pocket faces the entrance into the openable pocket. The edges of the sides of the closed pocket (47) are permanently affixed to one another. In contrast, the forward and upper edges of the sides of the openable pocket (49) are joined by Velcro.TM. closure elements (65a, 65b, 67a, 67b). The inner and outer sides of the openable pocket are integrally joined along their lower edges. The inner sides of the closed and openable pockets are also unitary. Further, the outer side of the openable pocket overlaps the outer side of the closed pocket. The overlap is joined by Velcro.TM. closure elements (69a, 69b) Finally, a tab (71) attached to the outer side of the openable pockets extends rearwardly from the Velcro.TM.

Abstract: The instant invention is a bracket that secures to pneumatic tools or tools having a detachable handle. The apparatus allows the power tool to be carried by an individual in combination with an engagement holster having provisions for attachment to an individual's belt. The device does not effect operation of the tool or require any modification other than placement either beneath the air chuck or the threaded handle on battery or electric powered tools. The bracket and holster of the instant apparatus each includes a surface area for placement of indicia such as a logo or advertisement.

Abstract: A tool hanging device having two parts. One part is attached to a tool. The second part is a slotted member which is attached to a support surface such as a person's belt. One of the parts such as the part attached to the tool has a button held to the end of an oblong stud. The slotted member which is attached to the person's belt has a front plate with a V-shaped opening and at the bottom of the V-shaped opening is a throat into which the oblong stud will only fit lengthwise. Below the throat is an enlarged stud holding area. The button holds the stud and thus, the tool, in the slotted member and the tool is permitted to hang freely supported by the slotted member. The tool is removed by rotating the tool 90.degree. from a free-hanging position to orient the oblong stud so that it will pass upwardly through the throat.

Abstract: A tool-toting device facilitating the carrying and retention by a workman of a hand tool having a clip for attaching the device to a belt such as a workman's tool-belt. A rigid hook depends through fastening means from the clip and has the ability to swivel as the workman moves to maintain the center of gravity of a tool attached to the hook. Rigidity of the hook ensures that the workman will be able to replace the tool onto the toting device or to remove it therefrom singlehandedly. Further, the hook is rotatably positionable to permit the workman to position his tool in a comfortable fashion.

Abstract: A painter's accessory holder is disclosed for holding painting accessories, such as a caulking gun, sandpaper, glazing compound and a bladed tool on a base member that is attachable to a belt worn by the painter. The accessory holder includes a caulking gun bracket attached to the base member configured to accept a caulking gun, the caulking gun finger guard engaging a portion of the bracket to securely hold the caulking gun in place, while at the same time rendering it easily removable. A sandpaper bracket is attached to the base member to clamp sandpaper between the bracket and the base so as to be securely but removeably held and readily accessible to the painter. The device also may include a pouch attached to the base member to hold a glazing compound and a bladed tool bracket to hold bladed tools, such as putty knives, etc.

Abstract: A tool carrier suitable for displaying tools for merchandising includes a plurality of downwardly extending flexible strips having vertically opposed holes through which tool shafts may be inserted when the strips are flexed. Release of the flexure causes the hole walls to grip the tool shaft, firmly holding the tools for ready access and display.

Abstract: Disclosed is an accessory base for use with lifting belts. Typically, lifting belts have flaps extending from a lumbar section containing loop fastening material on the exterior sides, and side pulls containing hook fastening material on the interior sides, whereby the hook fastening material on the side pulls can matingly engage the loop fastening material on the exterior sides of the flaps. In effect, the side pulls and flaps utilized according to the present invention for the "sandwiching-type" securement of the accessory base between the side pull and the belt flaps. The accessory base has a hook fastening portion on its inside and a loop fastening portion on its outside to the end that the accessory base can secure itself to the underlying belt flaps, and then be locked in place by the side pulls in sandwich effect.

Abstract: The belt mounted tool hanger comprises a base member having a slot therein through and within which a portion of a workman's belt can be engaged and a hook which extends from a end edge of the base member, across same, and to a level above the height to which the base member extends.

Abstract: A belt supported tool holder for operably securing a tool onto a belt, comprising: a first support element having slots for adjustably positioning the first support element on a belt. The first support element includes a flat planar front surface and a flat planar rear surface. A mounting plate element is fixably secured to the first support element and includes a substantially planar upper surface and a substantially planar lower surface. Screws, bolts, rivets or other fastening elements are used for securing the mounting plate element to the first support element. A hook shaped retaining member is secured to the mounting plate element and a back support element is fixably secured to the flat planar rear surface of the first support element and to the mounting plate element. A detachable hook is provided for attachment to the tool and to the hook shaped retaining member.

Abstract: A multi-purpose tool having a pincer-head implement which may be detached from the handles of the tool. The handles are provided with multiple implements, such as screwdrivers, files, blades, or the like, which are slidable between a retracted position, within the handles, to an extended position, extending outwardly from the handles. The handles may be detached from the pincer-head, if desired, when a handle implement is being used. Alternately, the handle implements can be used while the handles are attached to the pincer-head implement. Different pincer-head implements may be provided with the handles, including pliers, shears, wrenches, scissors, and the like. The handles are each provided with a receiver for receiving the free ends of the pincer implement, and the receiver may also be used to receiver socket-type tools, such that the handle acts as a socket, or other tool driver.

Abstract: Device and related method for transporting containers, such as aerosol paint cans, or hand tools, wherein the device, when holding such a container or tool, is able to be fastened onto an article of clothing, allowing the container to be carried without the use of one's hands.

Abstract: The present invention is a portable tool carrying apparatus which can be used to conveniently and easily carry a variety of tools from one location to another and at the same time be safely secured to the top of a ladder. The present tool carrying apparatus includes a front panel and a back panel, with each panel having two sides, a top, a bottom and a face. At least the front panel has a plurality of tool receiving pockets disposed on its face. Preferably, the face of the back panel also includes at least one tool receiving pocket. These tool receiving pockets can be made to accommodate a number of the same or different types of tools. One side of the back panel is connected to one side of the front panel and the other side of the back panel is connected to the other side of the front panel so as to form a plurality of panels operatively adapted for being disposed around a top portion of a ladder.

Abstract: A Drywall tub device including a tub having sidewalls, endwalls, a bottom and a snap-down top, also including a belt attachment and three essential accessory attachments needed to perform the drywall task. The tub which includes the sidewalls, endwalls, bottom and a male snap-down locking tabs on each endwall is molded out of a thermoplastic compound or suitable substance. The hollow tub is used to hold a cleaning solution. The snap-down top is also molded from a thermoplastic compound or suitable substance having two female snap-locks molded into each endwall. The snap-down top's underside has a flexible rubber seal circumferencing the inside outer corner, for when locked into position this will prevent cleaning solution leakage. The snap-down top's underside middle has an attached square rubber piece open and slotted in its middle for holding and cleaning drywall taping knives.

Abstract: A quick-releasing pivoting support for a line trimmer, which includes the use of a detachable interconnection such as a ball-and-socket to at least partially support the weight of a line trimmer while still allowing pivoting of the trimmer. In the case of an emergency, the trimmer may be simply lifted upwardly while still keeping both hands on the trimmer and quickly discarded by the operator.

Abstract: A fixing apparatus for a portable telephone includes an engaging device connected to the portable telephone, a socket for detachably receiving the engaging device, and a cramp connected to the socket for fixing itself and the socket on an objective body such as a belt. The engaging device is allowed to slide in the socket and may be manually made to turn substantially ninety-degrees in the socket thereby being located in place in the socket. When the engaging device is located in place in the socket, it may be manually made to turn ninety-degrees in the socket and may be manually pulled to slide out from the socket.

Abstract: A belt includes a belt buckle having at least one prong formed to the belt buckle, which prong includes at least one screwdriver tip formed thereon. The belt also includes a belt loop having a wrench formed therein. The belt buckle may have a single prong with a screwdriver bit having different tip ends removably held within a hollow holding portion of the prong, or a screwdriver bit having a selected screwdriver tip at one end thereof may be selectively inserted and held within the prong holding means. Or, the belt buckle may have two different prongs with screwdriver tips, the belt loop may be rectangular with different size wrenches on opposite sides thereof, so as to be reversible on the belt.

Abstract: A utility belt for painters having a holders for painting devices and tools, and releasable connectors for connecting the holders to the utility belt. Methods of using a utility belt for painters.

Abstract: A tote tray with a carrying handle has a number of openings in its upper surface. Held securely within each opening is a rigid receptacle having an open top and closed sides and bottom. A belt clip is connected along one side so that the receptacle can be clipped to the belt for a worker to carry about a readily available supply of small items such as fasteners on the job. A supply of various styles and sizes of small items is conveniently carried to the job site in the tote tray, and whatever is needed is then clipped to the belt for as long as required. The tote tray is supplied with a belt clip engaging element adjacent each opening. The belt clip is springably engaged thereto when the receptacle is inserted into the opening. This provides more secure holding of the receptacle in the tray.

Abstract: A belt buckle is provided that is uniquely designed for securely holding a plier-like tool, such that a wearer has ready access to the tool when needed. The belt buckle is particularly designed for use with a tool of the type exemplified by a handtool commercially available under the name VISE GRIPS, which is characterized by jaws operated by a pair of bi-stable arms. The belt buckle utilizes the jaws and the arms of the tool to secure the tool to the buckle in a manner that exploits the ability of such a tool to grip an object without slipping.

Abstract: A device for holding a T-shaped tool having a head and a handle on either the upper or lower leg to (1) provide complete freedom of movement of hands and feet while carrying the tool and (2) permit the user to attach and remove the tool from the device with the same hand employed to use the tool.

Abstract: A device to be used with a mobile station, comprising a body to be attached e.g. to a belt with an attachment plate and a fastener attached to the mobile station with a fitting piece. The body includes control flanges bent inward from two opposite sides and from below to guide the fastener which comprises a neck and a wider end consisting of a flange placed behind the guide flanges. The body also includes a projection or a similar structure acting against a spring force, resisting the upward movement of the fastener when said fastener is in the locked position.