Abstract: A supply caddy having a main body portion defining a pocket which is selectively subdivided by vertical and horizontal strips which are repositionable within the pocket. The caddy may be attached to a wearer by a strap.

Abstract: A hip level pail carrier characterized by a girdle secured to the hips of the painter and with a bearing carried by an apron depending from the girdle to swing the pail on a horizontal axis from which the pail hangs by gravity, and preventing accidental release of the pail.

Abstract: A holder for a right triangular speed square, having a transverse flange extending along one side, includes a pair of side panels disposed in spaced, parallel relation which define a hollow interior having front, rear and bottom openings in the form of elongated slots. An inclined rear wall connects the side panels and separates the rear and bottom openings. Apertures in the side panels cooperate with rivets to secure the holder to a carpenter's apron. The rear wall abuts a side of the speed square forming the hypotenuse. An elongated, rectangular tubular portion formed along top edges of the side panels possesses a floor with a central opening communicating with the hollow interior portion and defining aligned, opposed, spaced ledge members which abut the transverse flange. A pair of upstanding tabs disposed on the ledge members adjacent the front opening, on opposite sides of the central opening, engage a leading edge of the transverse flange.

Abstract: A janitorial utility belt for encircling a person's waist, has a plurality of web elements attached to and spaced along the belt and extending downwardly and then upwardly to connect with the belt to form loops, a plurality of rings each extending through respective loops, at least one pouch for receiving a liquid containment bottle, at least one strap for each pouch with one end attached to the pouch upper end and extending upwardly through one of the connector rings, then downwardly to the pouch, each strap having first and second facing surfaces with fibrous loops on one of the surfaces and fibrous hooks on the other surface to interlock and detachably secure the facing surfaces together.

Abstract: A case holds a medical spray container system, including the plastic container and a cylinder of medical fluid which is atomized and dispensed through an opening normally covered by a cap when not in use. The case is fabricated from three strips of woven material affixed together to hold the container and to protect the cap from falling off. Two of the three pieces of material are formed in closed loop configurations to fit respectively over the base and top of the container, including the attached cap. The third piece of material interconnects the first two pieces and functions as a hinge and cap cover to prevent the container cap from becoming dislodged and lost or damaged. The third piece is secured within the closed loop formed over the cap and top at a position adjacent to the cap. An elastic strip is also provided to permit the cylinder of spray to be replaced without the necessity of removing the entire container.

Abstract: A tool belt is provided with one or more separate tool holding members, each capable of holding several tools. Each of the tool holding members is detachably secured to the belt whereby it can be removed and replaced by a substitute holding member of similar design equipped with different tools. The tool holding members can be an added accessory to existing belts as well as a feature for tool belts originally designed to utilize the detachable tool holder.

Abstract: A tool holder which efficiently organizes a bartender's tools is disclosed. The tool holder has a pliable support, a first pocket for holding a pen having a first side edge attached to a first side of the support and a second side edge attached to a second side of the support, a hook attached to the first side of the support for holding a bottle opener, a second pocket attached to the first side of the support for holding a lighter, a third pocket attached to the first side of the support for holding a knife, and a ring attached to the first side of the support for holding a towel. The support may be secured to the body of a user by way of a belt so that the second side of the support is adjacent a hip of the user. A hook-and-pile fastening arrangement may be used to releasably fasten the support to the belt at a desired position.

Abstract: A device for coupling two or more items such as luggage, which includes a longitudinal length of material with first and second groups of snaps at each end thereof for looping the longitudinal ends of the longitudinal length of material and a third group of snaps intermediate the ends for the purpose of forming an interior loop of the longitudinal length of material and thereby increasing/decreasing the length of the longitudinal length of material.

Abstract: An apparatus is set forth wherein a cleaning fabric includes a flexible fabric sheet including an abrasive face and a soft cleansing face for the polishing and cleansing of associated golf balls. The cleansing fabric includes modifications that provides for a peel-away package insert of a cleansing solution, such as alcohol, to enhance a cleansing operation when opening of the packet is directed onto a cleansing surface of the fabric. The fabric further includes a further modification that includes a brush end and an abrasive cleansing end comprising a steel-wool type cleaner surface. The further modified fabric includes a transverse pocket positioned between laminated sheets for reception of a cleansing solution packet therewithin. The cleansing fabric is contained within a pouch, including a securement lid to be secured and worn to an individual's belt. A modified pouch includes a dispensing cavity for the fabric sheets and a second disposal cavity for containing the sheets subsequent to their use.

Abstract: A belt clip for supporting a tool comprises a generally U-shaped member including a curved central portion, a first and a second leg connected to the central portion and an end portion of the first leg being movably connected to the curved central portion and being directed towards the second leg; and a curved member connected to the second leg, the curved member including a first section integral with and extending away from the second leg and a second section connected to the first section that curves back towards the second leg. The device can hold the tool in a stationary position so that the tool can be released from the clip without removal of the clip from the belt.

Abstract: This invention is a universally adjustable holster that accommodates a wide variety of pistol shaped objects both conventionally and unconventionally shaped, including pistol type objects that enlarge from the trigger area to the use end. Two adjustable straps 4 and 5 along the vertical length of the holster pocket allow for the secure holstering of power drills, screwguns, and other pistol type objects. This holster can be produced with qualities of excellent strength and durablity at an extremely low cost. The condition of this holster when not in use is flat.

Abstract: A tool for transporting metal rebar and other similar construction materials to the place where the materials are needed. The tool comprises a base 20 which contains a hook mounting hole 48 through which a hook 22 is installed and permanently attached by means of snap ring retainers 26. The hook has the capability of being rotated one hundred and eighty degrees as measured from the base and has positioning detents 50 at 0 degrees, 90 degrees, and 180 degrees. The entire hook assembly is attached to a customized belt 30 by means of fasteners through attaching holes 54. The belt has shoulder straps 32 and a chest strap 40 mounted on the belt. The belt and harness are adjustable by means of a plurality of buckles 38, 42, 44, and an adjustable shoulder strap retainer 36. The belt has the means 52 of attaching the customary tools used by iron workers.

Abstract: A butterfly knife scabbard including a housing incorporating an aperture sized to engage the locking latch of the knife handle to release the knife from the chambered position for facilitating actuation of thereof and method for its use.

Abstract: A holder is described for releasably holding a hand wipe at a workman's belt or other clothing location, which enables holding of common wipes without any alteration to the wipes. The holder includes a body formed of flexible but tough material and having a band portion that fits around a workman's belt and having a wipe-receiving portion with a vertical tapered slot. A workman projects the corner of a hand wipe into the upper wide end of the slot and slides the hand wipe down along the slot to the narrow lower end thereof.

Abstract: A adjustable holder mounting platform attachable to the waste belt of the wearer for use on either leg, and designed to accommodate a wide variety of handgun holsters. The mounting platform is horizontally and vertically adjustable so that virtually any handgun holster may be placed in an optimum position for the user. The belt mountable faceplate and the platform itself are connected to a disk which provides a pivot around which the platform may rotate, giving the users legs freedom of movement while he or she walks.

Abstract: A horse grooming organizer includes a generally rectangular panel member having detachably secured thereto for selective removal therefrom a plurality of variably sized storage members such as pockets or pouches adapted to be detachably secured to an apron having cooperating attachment components. The panel organizer has eye hooks and a rigid stiffening bar and is secured to a vertical surface such as a wall or gate.

Abstract: A pool cue chalk holder is disclosed including a clip that is selectively attachable to an article of clothing and complementary first and second hook and loop fastening elements. The first and second fastening elements are secured respectively to the clip and to a pool cue chalk and are selectively engageable with each other to detachably fasten the chalk to the clip.

Abstract: A system for use with small objects such as nails, screws and the like comprises a box dimensioned to hold a plurality of curved, lidded containers that fit easily into a carpenter's pouch or, alternatively, have a clip for use directly on a work belt. The top and the bottom of the box are latched and carried by a handle with two axes of rotation, one for unlatching and one for moving to a noninterfering position when the box is mounted to a wall to serve as a temporary shelf. The handle latches securely, both by mating with a portion of the bottom of the box and by sleeves that slide over a portion of the handle. Each container may also have an integral or removable divider for holding complementary small objects in the left and right portions of the container.

Abstract: A glove dispenser comprising a case and a clip fastened to the case. The case has an open position and a closed position. A belt loop is formed on the back surface of the case so as to allow the case to be attached to a belt. The clip is fastened to the case so as to receive the cuff of a glove. The case comprises a back panel, and a connector on the back panel for releasably affixing the front panel in close proximity to the back panel. The clip is interposed between the back panel and the front panel. The clip is a member having a first portion affixed to the case and a second portion in torsional abutment with the first portion. The front panel includes a pocket formed therein for the receipt of additional disposable gloves.

Abstract: A tool carrier has a frame formed from a closed wire loop which includes a tool insertion portion having spaced side rail members connected by an arcuate end bar. An attachment portion of the frame has spaced attachment rail members each connected by a ninety degree bend with one of said side rail members. A clip portion of the frame includes a pair of spaced clip members connected by an arcuate connecting bar, with each of clip members connected by a 180 degree bend with one of the attachment rail members to form a resilient frictional clip for securement to an article of apparel of an individual. A variety of different removable receptacles are disclosed for removable securement in the tool insertion portion of the frame. The various receptacles may be utilized to carry small articles, scissors, and a variety of other tools. The tool carrier frame is dimensioned to receive a conventional hammer with the receptacle removed from the tool insertion portion.

Abstract: A nail and screw pouch and tool holder assembly includes one or more slidable belt-attached pouch holders with slots through which a belt passes, worn by the user. Each pouch holder, which may be of leather so as to be relatively stiff, has a pouch hanger member formed of a generally horizontal rigid bar or rail with a plurality of depending U-shaped sections, each for supporting and locating a clip from which a pouch or tool holder hangs.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a utility belt comprises a belt adapted to be worn around the waist of a wearer, and a number of belt components removably mounted on the belt. Included among the number of belt components is a flexible pouch arrangement with a number of expandable pockets having a puncture resistant interior surface. The flexible pouch arrangement can be composed of a fabric, such as a nylon mesh, coated with a puncture resistant material, such as poly-vinyl chloride, that has sufficient stiffness to retain the shape of the pouch arrangement. The flexible pouch arrangement can also include a first pocket having an outer wall and a pair of loops affixed to the wall. A detachable pocket includes a pair of pressure adherent, or Velcro, strips corresponding to the pair of loops. The detachable pocket can be removably mounted on the first pocket by engaging the Velcro strips about a corresponding one of the loops.

Abstract: A blade bag for carrying blades used with a circular saw in a pocket formed between its front wall member and its rear wall member. The rear wall member has a lower major portion formed with a fold line at its top edge. A rear wall flap member extends upwardly from this fold line. The front wall member also has a lower major portion that extends upwardly to its fold line. A front wall member extends upwardly from this fold line. The front and rear wall members are fastened to each other around a perimeter from the opposite ends of the fold line of the front wall member down around its bottom edge. When the blade bag is in its closed state, the front wall flap member is folded upwardly and it hides from view and access the saw blades removably positioned within the pocket of the blade bag. Also in this closed state, the rear wall flap member is folded downwardly about its fold line so that it covers the front surface of the front wall flap member.

Abstract: A drill holster designed for carrying rechargeable electric drills has a contoured tapering back panel terminating at an upper end in an elongated strap including a snap fastener for securement around a wearer's belt. A convexly contoured tapering front panel is secured to the back panel and forms a receptacle dimensioned to removably retain a drill. The receptacle has an open lower end through which a drill bit retained in the chuck of an electric drill may be received. A closure flap is provided for selectively closing the open lower end when desired. A plurality of pockets are provided on the holster for retaining drill bits and a loop removably retains a drill chuck key.

Abstract: A holder for medical instruments comprises a holding element fastenable on to the body of a patient, for example in the form of a strap or a hoop, on which is fixedly mounted at least one rigid rail which carries mountings for endoscopes and/or auxiliary instruments. The instrument mountings are adjustably secured to the rail by means of couplings. The instruments can thus be mounted so as to be pivotable relative to the rail and/or displaceable along it.

Abstract: A generally horizontally disposed U-shaped holder is provided including a pair of laterally registered and spaced apart generally horizontal and parallel arms interconnected at one pair of corresponding ends by a bight portion extending therebetween. The bight portion includes a structure for support of the holder from a waist encircling belt with the arms spaced along and projecting horizontally outwardly from the belt. The arms include registered upwardly opening notches formed therein for cradling longitudinally spaced portions of a fishing rod handle therein. Also, structure is provided for releasably retaining fishing rod handle portions in the aforementioned upwardly opening notches against upward displacement therefrom.

Abstract: A golf ball and accessory pouch is disclosed. The pouch is designed to carry one or more golf balls, a pencil, golf tees, a divot tool, and a ball marker. The pouch can be attached to the wearer's belt, is made of soft material so that it can be easily stored when not in use, and conforms to the wearer's body in such a fashion as to not impede or detract from the wearer's swing.

Abstract: A holder for a speed square is cylindrically shaped to receive an edge of the square and allow the balance of the square to project out, away from the body. In one form, the slot in the square receives a curved tang, and the square rests on a cam surface so gravity urges the square around and down to a holding slot. A complementary slot prevents loss of the square when a person bends over. In another form of the holder, a straight slot receives the flanged edge of the square. In either case, the tool holder may have a flared base for greater stability when the holder is set on a flat surface.

Abstract: A holster for a caulking gun is supported from the belt of a user by a suspension configuration at an end of the holster. The opposite end of the holster is provided with a nose plate for receiving the applicator tip of the caulking gun. The holster is further provided with a clasp to retain the caulking gun. Further, the holster may support a cutting element and wire element for use in opening the caulking gun.

Abstract: A detachable low profile mounting clip arrangement suitable for use with a portable hand-held electronic apparatus such as a paging receiver, includes a housing having a slot. A base member has a hook attached to one end and a pair of apertures at the other end. The hook engages in the slot of the housing while the apertures spring over a pair of wedge shape protuberancies in the housing and snap into place. A mounting clip or lanyard is attached to the base member.

Abstract: A double safety lock and quick release tool and tool holder assembly comprising a locking portion in the tool holder including two apertures and a matching locking mechanism in the handle of the tool. The locking mechanism including a pair of springs, each spring having a locking pin at one end and being fastened at the other end within the handle of the tool, the two locking pins protruding above the surface of the tool handle and tightly fitting within the two apertures of the tool holder. The locking mechanism also including two activators, each activator having a portion extending outside the tool handle and a portion within the tool handle resting on one of the springs. When the activators are pushed, the springs are forced downward, resulting in the locking pins being moved downward from the surface of the tool handle and out of the apertures of the tool holder, thereby releasing the tool from the tool holder.

Abstract: The organizer includes a molded holster for a hand tool having a piston grip, the holster having a supporting strap for suspending the holster from the waist belt of the wearer at a selected distance below the waist belt. The organizer also has a leg encircling strap to hold the holster snugly against the leg, and having optional attachments for holding a chuck key, a plurality of tool bits, a tool or nail bag, or several boxes of fasteners.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable and foldable magnetic tool holder. The magnetic tool holder has a front face and a rear face and includes at least one set of a plurality of magnetic bars which are positioned side by side on the interior of the holder, such that both faces of the holder are magnetic. Preferably, the holder contains an apron and can be folded in multiple directions.

Abstract: A support clip particularly adapted to removably support a first article, such as a holster, magazine pouch, badge or identification holder, canteens, and other equipment, relative to a second article, such as a belt or other article of apparel, comprises an integrally formed injection molded plastic body of generally U-shaped configuration, wherein first and second leg portions are resiliently interconnected by a connecting portion, the first leg portion is attached to the first article and the second leg portion carries a hook portion, which defines a concave surface arranged to face the connecting portion and has a free end portion normally biased into engagement with the first leg portion.

Abstract: A tape rule holder formed from two die cut flat pieces of heavy duty, top grain saddle leather. The back piece includes belt slots in its upper section. The front piece or pocket-forming member is configured in its flat pre-assembly form with peripheral side rivet areas and a bottom rivet area each defined by a fold line. Approximately mid-way of each side rivet area of the front piece is a "v" notch. Upon rivet assembly of the front pocket-forming piece to the back piece, with the front piece bowed outwardly to form a tape rule pocket and the "v" notches of the side rivet areas closed, the resulting tape rule pocket includes side walls using inwardly projecting pressure detent ridges which together grip a tape rule inserted into the pocket of the holder and maintain the tape rule therein against accidental dislodgement.

Abstract: A specialized carpenter's tool holder adapted to hold a carpenter's speed square onto a wearer's belt. The holder consists of a holding portion, a locking mechanism, a support backing for the holding portion and a spring clip for attaching the holder onto the wearer's belt. Specifically, the holding portion is configured from a single strip of metal configured to form a generally triangular-shaped member. The triangular-shaped member further consists of a pair of co-planar members forming the apex of the triangular-shaped member and a base member which is outwardly displaced from the plane of the co-planar members and joins each of the pair of co-planar members to form the base angles of the triangular-shaped member. The base member is configured into a T-shape to engage the T-shaped edge of the carpenter's speed square when the tool is inserted into the holder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for detachably securing objects to an article of clothing, such as a vest, jacket, trousers or corresponding garment. The device comprises a carrier part having a substantially horizontal support or carrier surface which merges with preferably parallel and mutually spaced upstanding limbs possessing resilient spring-like characteristics. The limbs form an angle with the carrier part and merge, distal from the carrier part, with respective arms, which form angles with the limbs and extend in mutually opposite directions. The arms are intended to coact detachably with loops, eyes, or functionally equivalent means provided on the item of clothing.

Abstract: A thumb holster for resting and holding the digit(s) of the hand, which attaches to the user's apparel.

Abstract: A sheath for housing a retractable knife both in its retracted or unretracted state provided with a pair of pockets, one adapted to receive the knife blade and a second adapted to receive the knife when the blade is housed within its handle, and additionally capable of being folded into a more compact form when housing a retracted knife.

Abstract: An implement holder for a claw hammer having an elongated handle and a claw and head member carried by and projecting generally from one end of the handle, comprising a waist belt, a support pad carried by the waist belt, and a cradle-like collar defining a tool storage opening for receiving the tool including a partial loop and a hinged gate. The hinged gate has two angularly-spaced elongated elements pivotally supported on the partial loop approximately at the junction of the two elements. The collar is fixed to and projects from the pad with the tool storage opening being accessible for storing a tool by a first pivoting movement of the gate in response to a gate opening force applied by the tool to one of the elements and with the tool being removed from the tool storage opening by a second pivoting movement of the gate which is a reversal of the first pivoting movement in response to a force applied by the tool to the second element.

Abstract: A support bracket particularly adapted to support the housing portion of a standard portable metal detector includes a clip portion which is adapted to be secured to the belt of the individual using the metal detector, and a channel portion which engages the housing. The bracket includes first and second panel portions joined by a reverse bend to receive a belt therebetween and define a belt support clip. A laterally extending third panel extends outwardly from the lower end of the second panel, and a fourth panel extends upwardly from the distal end of the third to define the channel configuration with the second and third panel members. The channel portion is configured to receive and engage the bottom and sides of the housing portion of a metal detector. A releasable strap extends between the upper edges of the second and fourth panel members to retain the housing in the channel portion.

Abstract: A convenient beltless sports accessory wallet adapted for easy fitting over the waistband of an article of clothing, such as trousers or a skirt, comprised of an outer pliable fabric panel with an outer pocket, an intermediate pliable fabric panel with pockets thereon, and an inner pliable fabric panel with pockets thereon wherein all three panels are fixed together at their top edges to permit the wallet to straddle the waistband of an article of clothing while the outer and intermediate panels hang outside the clothing and the inner panel comfortable hangs inside the clothing snugly against the body.

Abstract: A fire fighter's axe and sling combination is disclosed. The sling is attached to the wooden axe handle by two bands wrapped tightly around the handle at two spaced positions. It has been observed that fire fighter's axes are habitually exposed to abuse and rough treatment because of the emergency conditions which prevail during their use of the axe. The handles frequently break along lines disposed about 10 to 20 degrees to the longitudinal axis of the handle at the usual location of fracture. The bands pass around the handle at a position to reinforce the handle. A slot for receiving the sling is disposed adjacent the ends of the handle so that the sling will not interfere with the use of the axe and the firefighter can grasp the handle with the sling in the slot with no inconvenience.

Abstract: A phone holder connectable around the mid portion of a cordless remote-use type telephone handset, including an elongated flexible strap having mating releasable Velcro-type interconnecting devices at each end for retaining the strap securely in place around the handset. The phone holder also includes a support clip connected to the strap for retaining the handset to a use's waistband. The phone holder may be left in place around the handset during use, carrying, and charging in the base charging unit for the handset, enabled by the unique composition of the strap. The strap may be fabricated of a thin foraminous flexible mesh sheet or a transparent flexible sheet material which facilitates both viewing and operating the handset keys without removing the invention therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention provides a portable distance measuring device having a housing, a thread measuring member mounted to the housing and a spool of filament in the form of a thread or a thin metal wire which is pulled out of the housing and operates the thread measuring member to provide accurately measured distances. The filament is wound for low resistance unwinding from the spool which is itself fixed against rotation to prevent spool inertia breakage of the filament.

Abstract: The Hose Handler to enable a fireman to carry a firehose without use of his hands consists of a detachable chest belt further supported by a pair of shoulder straps. One or more quick-release latches are attached to the chest belt in the regions between the attachments points for the shoulder straps, to which a lanyard supporting a firehose can be readily attached or detached.

Abstract: A holder is provided for suspending a measuring rule or similar object, to which is attached a spring clip having an inwardly declined deflectable tongue portion thereon. The holder is of relatively flat configuration and is adapted to be inserted over or upon the belt of the user. It may be of generally U-shaped configuration, with an outer leg having a laterally extending slot configured to receive the tongue portion of the spring clip and defining a relatively narrow lower edge element about which the rule can swing freely, so as to minimize any tendency for inadvertent disassembly. Alternatively, the holder may be of generally rectangular, plate-like form and with edge slots through which the belt is inserted, while still retaining the lower edge feature described. The construction of the holder facilitates one-handed attachment and removal of the rule, without diminishing the security of interengagement afforded.

Abstract: A survival belt buckle is provided with a compartment for retaining a multiplicity of items for aiding in the survival of the user in wilderness areas and the like. A knife blade is dimensionally sized to fit within the compartment and is releasably attachable to a portion of the survival belt buckle to permit the buckle to act as a handle therefor. The survival belt buckle includes indicia associated therewith providing a basic description of survival techniques and skills allowing the buckle to be used with maximum efficiency by inexperienced persons.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved portable paint brush holder (or holster). The paint brush holder has means (such as a clip, loops, a stud and loop and the like) for attaching the brush holder to a belt of the painter and is a substantially rectangular container having a top opening to hold the paint brush in a upright position with the handle of the brush pointing up. The invention holds the wet paint brush securely, prevents paint drips and prevents drying of the paint on the brush. The invention also includes a kit comprising the portable paint brush holder which is detachably engaged to the belt of the painter and a clip for permanent attaching to the flat portion of the paint brush at the bristle-handle interface. The clip on the brush aids in securing the paint brush within the paint brush holder reservoir.

Abstract: A unitary structure open at its upper end to receive a quantity of stacked clothes hangers with the hanger necks protruding through a slotted portion of the carrier front wall. Side walls of the carrier employ stiffening ribs or stiffening channels that impart rigidity; and provide strap receiving channels which confine the carrying strap therein against lateral displacement. The strap is provided with fittings to permit application and removal of the strap from an elevated support. The rear wall, the front wall, with the exception of the hanger opening area, and the adjoining corners of the side walls have outwardly turned flanges or lips that assist in reinforcing the walls, and the transferance of stress.