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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8152037 | Tool carrier A tool bag for transporting a plurality of tools and for positioning over construction apparatus is provided. The tool bag includes a first storage section and a second storage section, at least a flexible cover and a handle. The first and the second storage section... | 04/10/2012 |
| 7367482 | Securable game ball storage bag A securable game ball storage bag includes a bag member having a hollow interior for reception of a game ball and various accessory items such as a wallet and keys. The interior is accessible with a zipper having a pull tab with a latch adjacent thereto. A shoulder ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7278539 | Sports equipment bag A portable enclosure for storing and carrying baseball and other athletic equipment consists of six fabric-covered rigid panels which can be closed by means of a single continuous zipper to form a rigid rectangular parallelepiped that can be carted easily by means o... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7273057 | Tethered styling instrument and method of use A styling device manipulated by a user that includes a hand-held styling comb; a wrist band that is adapted for attachment about the wrist of the user; and a tether line having one end attached to the hand-held styling comb and the other opposite end attached to the... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7264216 | Tilt-back triangular supports for speaker and amplifier cabinets The present invention is a rigid or collapsible folding stand for a high fidelity amplifier or speaker. In general, the amplifier or speaker has a rear base edge placed on a two or more flexible straps. The amplifier or speaker is then tilted backward until it touch... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7216788 | Tool holder with guide plate for mounting tools having spring clips Tool holder devices are provided, which are designed to hold tools having spring clip mechanisms. In one aspect, a tool holder device comprises a guiding portion and a mounting portion. The mounting portion is adapted to engage a spring clip of a tool for mounting t... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7143912 | Customizing pack carrier on wheels A customizing pack carrier having one or a combination of independently unique and novel components comprising a main frame assembled of elongated or planar members having fixed or height-adjustable pack retainers, a single-handed operating method for adjusting reta... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7128569 | Welding torch striker with safety stopper A novel safety stopper for use with a conventional welding torch striker includes a sleeve made of a flexible, non-inflammable, heat-resistant material. The sleeve is shaped to enclose a central portion of both arms of a conventional welding torch striker, while all... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7100982 | Versatile shopping cart seat cover The present invention relates to shopping cart seat covers for comfort and safety of one or two children when seated in the shopping cart. The present invention is particularly adaptable for providing a safe area for seating one or two children inside the extending ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7059862 | Hitting trainer A hitting training kit is provided which includes equipment to hit a baseball and instructions to assist a user in learning the technique of hitting a baseball a portion of said instructions appearing on the baseball bat of the kit to permit the user to review the s... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7051908 | Backpack hunting blind for a tree stand A backpack hunting blind for use with a portable or fixed tree stand. The backpack has shoulder straps for carrying and one or more straps on its top portion for detachably securing the backpack to a tree stand. A hunting blind made of a flexible material is secured... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7036699 | Stroller/wheelchair accessory An accessory for strollers and wheelchairs will carry a substantial volume of packages while the stroller or wheelchair is being utilized. The accessory includes an upright wall having a floor portion and terminating in an upper access opening. The upright wall is f... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7032792 | Cable tie convenience container A convenience container (e.g., bag, tote, or case), mounted on a person (e.g., via a belt or belt loop), work bench, or work area, simplifies access and organization of tie wraps or cable ties in the work environment. The can be made of a heavy canvas cloth and incl... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7028870 | Flexible foldable multi-article storage carrier A multi-article storage carrier is based upon a sheet of flexible material comprising a plurality of compartments on one side for containing the articles, the sheet being folded at least once in each direction to form the carrier and enclose the articles securely. S... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7011241 | Tool belt carrier, and pouch constructions A low slung tool belt carrier includes pouches designed to be suspended from a belt strap construction with a shoulder strap crossing over the torso or shoulders to support the larger of two pouches, the pouches arranged to fit on the hips or be rested upon the hips... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7011212 | Tool kits Tool kits that include an enclosure that may be made of fabric. In one version, the enclosure may include a multipurpose tool pocket; a bit pocket; an adapter strap; a utility pocket configured to include at least cable ties and wire; a front flap configured to over... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7000810 | Vehicle mounted tool pouch The present invention is a tool pouch for mounting on a rear wall of a cab of a truck-like vehicle. The tool pouch has a backing which is preferably nylon or canvas. The front portion of the backing preferably has a plurality of pockets of different sizes and shapes... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6945503 | Portable magnetic object holder and method of using the same The invention provides a portable magnetic object holder having a mounting plate embedded with at least one magnet for holding a magnetic object, such as a tool or instrument, on one surface of the mounting plate. A strap is attached to the mounting plate for mounti... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6942130 | Carrier device A the carrier device for providing safety by carrying items for a person using a walker. The the carrier device includes a strap member being designed for being selectively coupled to the walker. The strap member is designed for being positioned around a user when t... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6789714 | Movable rack item storage system A retaining system for several items includes several group retaining structures, each group retaining structure having an item holding structure for retaining a group of related items; a collective mounting structure including mounting rails having fasteners for fa... | 09/14/2004 |
| 6729519 | Laundry backpack bag A laundry backpack, which can be hung from a door, which has a D-shaped perimeter frame in the front and back of the backpack. The laundry backpack has closeable flaps in the front, top and bottom. The laundry backpack may have a firm material in the top or bottom f... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6729518 | Carrying case with selectively adjustable stand This invention relates to a portable case adapted for holding hand held devices such as phones, cameras, camcorders, radios and other products as well as non-electronic devices such as flashlights. The case is supported by a selectively bendable stand which may be a... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6726071 | Portable computer lock and carry strap An information handling system lock and carrying strap provides a carrying mode to transport the portable computer and a security mode to secure the portable computer to a fixed object. A cable has attachment devices coupled to each end and operable to couple to a p... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6681968 | Kayak portage harness and method A kayak portage harness includes: a draw cord in a hem of the harness that is used to secure the hem of the harness under the lip of a kayak cockpit coaming and a pair of opposed hooks that are also secured to the lip of the kayak cockpit coaming at the f... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6533340 | Combination grocery hook and cargo lid hook storage device A cargo lid retention device and method for holding a cargo lid in an open position, wherein the retention device includes a fixed hook member, a removable hook member, and a tether. The fixed hook member defines a receptacle that releasably receives the ... | 03/18/2003 |
| 6435389 | Tool belt carrier A tool and parts carrier, capable of supporting a standard tool belt with tools displayed and easily accessible. The invention provides a metal framework consisting of two approximately rectangular sides, joined along the top by a hinge. The hinged sides ... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6321912 | Mountable worksurface A mountable worksurface comprises a worksurface rotatably attached to a support which is removably mounted to an object. When mounted, and in the open position, the worksurface projects from the cover and provides a rigid surface upon which to work. In a ... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6257473 | Sanitary collection holder for animal waste A sanitary pet-waste collection pouch including an interior open-topped chamber for holding tied loaded plastic bags containing retrieved pet-waste, the pouch having a flap portion carrying interior and exterior opening pockets on opposite sides thereof, ... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6244486 | Article carrier A belt mountable folding pouch-type article carrier or case (10) for small articles such as tool bits and other tool accessories includes a closure panel (20) and article-holding panels (12, 14), with adjacent panels being separated by end spacer panels (... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6244485 | Article carrier A belt mountable folding pouch-type article carrier or case for small articles such as tool bits and other tool accessories includes a closure panel and article-holding panels, with adjacent panels being separated by end spacer panels. The panels are pref... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6182877 | Accessory article carrying bag device for a cane A cane with an arm cuff C-clamp and a lateral handle has an accessory article carrying sack comprising a cloth or other material drawstring sack attached to the C clamp with a loop of the drawstring. Clips attach the sack to the leg of the cane to hold th... | 02/06/2001 |
| 6175977 | System for transporting a sick or injured person to a medical facility A system for transporting an ill or injured patient includes a stretcher in combination with a plurality of medical care modules that respectively include medical devices such as an infusion pump, an oxygen supply device, a defibrillator, an EKG unit, or ... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6176407 | Ammunition pouch and method of using the same An ammunition pouch 10 for carrying and protecting ammunition having a tubular shaped, resilient, elastic body 20 that is adaptable to be worn either slipped over a belt 130, the end of a firearm 120 or carried freely. The body 20 has an upper flap 30 for... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6155470 | ATV/backpack-mounted bow carrier A carrier for a bow can be carried by a user as a backpack or attached to an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). The carrier facilitates the transportation of the bow to any desired location. The bow is easily attached and detached from the carrier for its ease in... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6135635 | Convertible bag and barrier device A adjustably-sized convertible bag, cover and protective barrier device includes a primary, barrier panel construction and a secondary, pouch-forming construction. The secondary panel construction is attached to the primary panel construction, and the pan... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6036067 | Carrier for fish landing net A carrier (10) for a fish landing net (20) comprises two essentially flat and parallel sides (12, 14) that are attached together along the majority of their adjacent edges (16, 18) in a manner to form a pocket for receiving therein the fish landing net. A... | 03/14/2000 |
| 6029875 | Bicycle mounted knapsack The knapsack has a bottom wall resting against a user's back when supported by shoulder straps. The bottom wall is larger than a bicycle luggage carrier or rack. The knapsack has a frame structure for reinforcing the bottom wall and the side wall of the k... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5992717 | Fishing rod holster A reversible fishing rod holster comprising a hip plate and a tube configured to receive a fishing rod. The hip plate includes at least one slot configured to enable a hip plate to be attached to a belt. The hip plate further includes at least one apertur... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5988465 | Backpack assembly and method of use A backpack assembly having a backpack, and a pad and a retaining strap, both connected to the backpack. The backpack has a front panel secured to a back panel, with a chamber defined between the panels, the front panel having a top, a bottom, and opposite... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5961018 | Tote bag The disclosed invention is a means of transporting personal items such as those commonly taken to do shopping, and storing them in an easily accessible manner to a shopping cart or stroller handle. The device can also include a second side for children ri... | 10/05/1999 |
