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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8100304 | Method and apparatus for multi-positional locking holster A device including a rotational locking piece. The rotational locking piece includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is rotationally connected to the second portion. The first portion can be locked in relation to the second portion by a locki... | 01/24/2012 |
| 7314153 | Belt mounted tool holder The invention relates to a tool holder for mounting to a user's clothing article, such as a belt or pants pocket. The tool holder includes a first and second support members connected to each other and configured and dimensioned for receiving and hooking around the ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7290689 | Horizontal string supporting bow holders The present invention is an improved bow holder. An engagement member is provided to connect the holder with a hunter or a hunter's apparel or equipment. A spacing member extends outwardly and downwardly therefrom to a support member. The support member forms a gene... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7278233 | Dual fishing rod holder A dual fishing rod holder for engagement to a horizontal surface. The dual fishing rod holder has a first rod holder comprising an elongate cylinder with straps at one end for rotatably fastening a first fishing pole. The first rod holder contains a downward bend at... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7210604 | Baton holder A baton holder consisting of at least one portion comprising the means adjustable into an opened position for insertion in and withdrawing of a baton from the holder and into a closed position for fixing the baton in the holder where the holder comprises an outer po... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7188869 | Scuba regulator connector using a sealed ball swivel A ball and socket-type swivel connector for use with second stage regulators used by scuba divers. The ball is made from a metal with good corrosion resistance. The ball is then held into a true position by two separate low friction bushings. The two bushings, “sa... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7100810 | Paintball pod holder systems This invention provides a paintball pod holder system for convenient one-handed removal and replacement of paintball pods. Preferably, one or more rigid paintball pod holders are attached to a belt or other support. A stiff lining of the inside of the paintball pod ... | 09/05/2006 |
| 7093388 | Storage device for sinker balls used in sportfishing A storage device is provided for separately holding non-split sinkers having eyelets at top ends thereof relative to a support surface. At least one retainer is provided for individually holding a single non-split sinker fixed relative thereto. The retainer has a si... | 08/22/2006 |
| 6971987 | Apparatuses for securing medical devices to humans and methods for facilitating the manipulation of secured medical devices Methods and apparatuses that can be used to secure a medical device, such as an endoscope, to a human. As a result, the human is able to manipulate the medical device through the movement of his body without always having to use his hands. In securing an endoscope, ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6910592 | Fishing rod storage device A fishing rod storage device and method for storing and carrying fishing rods such that the rods are held in a stable configuration without allowing the rods to touch each other, thereby avoiding damage during storage or transport. The device includes two racks, eac... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6908019 | Concealable baton scabbard A concealable baton scabbard or carrier for use with an expandable baton includes a tubular cylindrical baton housing having an interior chamber adapted to receive a baton. First and second wing members are attached to substantially diametrically opposite sides of t... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6905279 | Line connector Disclosed is a line connector having a line attachment portion, a snap-in portion, a snap-on portion, wherein the snap-in and snap-on portions disposed such that the snap-on portions of first and second line connectors will simultaneously attach onto the snap-in por... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6889878 | Baton carrier A baton carrier featuring an attachment assembly that is rotatable with respect to the holder portion of the carrier. The baton carrier can be placed in various angular positions with respect to the attachment assembly on the user's belt. The rotatable attachment as... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6729064 | Device for holding an ice fishing rod A device for holding an ice fishing rod is disclosed. The device is comprised of a rod holder, a base and a strap. The rod holder is shaped to hold an ice fishing rod, at the handle of the ice fishing rod, in a substantially horizontal position. The base is shaped t... | 05/04/2004 |
| 6702165 | Support device for an elongated weapon A support device for an elongated weapon which is connectable to a belt. The support includes a housing having a bottom and a wall portion extending from the bottom along the dimension of elongation of the weapon. The wall portion forms an open chamber fo... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6626334 | Body mounted marker holder A cap of a marking device such as a felt tip marker is attached by a cap retaining device adjacent the body of a user. The barrel or marking portion of the marking device may then be readily removed, used for marking and then reinserted into the cap using... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6508390 | Belt mounted holder for spackle items A belt-mounted holder for spackle items. More particularly, the invention is an item that is removably attachable to a belt of a user, and functions to hold a hawk or spackle device so that the user does not have to put the item down while working. The ho... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6497349 | Support device for an elongated weapon A support device for an elongated weapon which is connectable to a belt. The support includes a housing having a bottom and a wall portion extending from the bottom along the dimension of elongation of the weapon. The wall portion forms an open chamber fo... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6471103 | Carrying and/or storing device A device to carry and store several fully-rigged fishing poles and reels without tangling. A base is connected to an upper platform by a connecting rod. The base and upper platform have aligned means for securing the fishing poles in place. An adjustable ... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6357639 | Lower leg mounted fishing pole holder A holster is sewn from durable waterproof synthetic woven fabric to provide a primary pocket. The holster is held to the outer side of a fisherman's lower leg by upper and lower VELCRO.RTM. equipped fabric straps stitched to the holster and wrapped around... | 03/19/2002 |
| 6315179 | Tool harness The present invention has a single harness strap loop, which is placed diagonally across the body from one shoulder to the opposite hip, similar to bandoleer. At the hip an open hook is provided. This hooks on to the ring provided at the base of most powe... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6269990 | Holder for an elongate device The present invention is an apparatus for holding an elongate device such as a fishing rod, and includes a tube for receiving an end of the fishing rod to a depth effective to retain the fishing rod therein and, a leg brace for releasable attachment to a ... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6267276 | Strap-supported fishing pouch with rod carrier A carrier for fishing accessories which can be worn without interfering with the fishing operation, whether standing, sitting, or walking. Broadly, the carrier includes a pouch, carrying mechanism and fishing rod suspension device. The pouch is capable of... | 07/31/2001 |
| 6264080 | Body mounted marker holder The cap of a marking device such as a felt tip marker is attached by a cap retaining device adjacent the body of a user. The barrel or marking portion of the marking device may then be readily removed, used for marking and then reinserted into the cap usi... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6237821 | Fishing rod holder The present invention 10 discloses a fishing rod holder harness comprising a harness member, with straps 20, 22, body pad member 24 and a fishing rod holder member 18. The harness member is comprised of a waist strap 20 and a bandoleer-like shoulder strap... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6209253 | Clothing mounted fishing rod holder A fishing pole mounting assembly is provided including an article to be worn and a mounting housing secured on the article to be worn. Also included is a position selector situated on the mounting housing and adapted to receive a handle of a fishing rod a... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6185856 | Support for fishing rod A support for a fishing rod includes an abutment plate, a mounting device for mounting the abutment plate on the body of a fisher-person, a support base mounted on the abutment plate, and a support tube formed of a coil spring with a flexibility and secur... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6141898 | Fishing rod controller A fishing rod controlling device has four general sections: a leg pad, a curve section, a rod holder, and a belt. The fishing rod controller may be constructed by post-forming a section of plastic pipe. In the section of the controller that forms the leg ... | 11/07/2000 |
| 6003746 | Fishing rod holder A body-mounted, strap-on fishing rod holder primarily designed for use by a disabled person who has the use of one arm. The invention includes a stabilized frame, attachable to the user's body, upon which is secured an adjustable rod-receiving element. Th... | 12/21/1999 |
| 5992814 | Fishing rod butt support A fishing rod butt support to hang by gravity from the waistband of clothing worn over the wearer's lower torso to bear against the lower belly portion and with depending planar front and back members hinged and hooked over the waistband, and a forwardly ... | 11/30/1999 |
| 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 |
| 5953846 | Fishing rod controller A fishing rod controlling device has four general sections: a leg pad, a curve section, a rod holder, and a belt. The fishing rod controller may be constructed by post-forming a section of plastic pipe. In the section of the controller that forms the leg ... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5813162 | Portable handsfree fishing rod supporting device A fishing rod supporting device allows a fisherperson to wear it at waist-level for hands-free support of a fishing rod. The fishing rod supporting device includes a cylindrical holder having an hollowed inside and a top open end and a bottom open end. A ... | 09/29/1998 |
| 5738257 | Fishing rod support A one piece moulded wearable gimbal device has an apron 10, an engaging recess 11, and locating hooks 12. The engaging recess 11 extends from the center of the apron 10 downwardly and rearwardly into a portion of the support which is shaped in such a way ... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5662251 | Fishing harness adapter A fishing harness adapter which permits the conversion of a fishing harness assembly having dual reel attachment straps into a single reel attachment strap unit, comprising a harness lead assembly, and a reel-eye hub assembly which mates to a fishing reel... | 09/02/1997 |
| 5632427 | Fishing rod and reel holder A fishing rod and reel holder having a body which includes a cylinder having openings at both ends of the cylinder for receiving rod handles. A J-shaped slot in the cylinder accepts a reel mount. An elastic tensile member, such as a shock cord, biases the... | 05/27/1997 |
| 5573167 | Holder and method of use A method is disclosed for using a holder having first and second clips arranged with their mouths facing substantially the same direction. The first clip is provided with an inner surface which is shaped to hold a cylindrical article and a mouth which is ... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5533657 | Firearm accessory concealment holder A firearm accessory holder which facilitates concealed carry on a belt of a wearer, includes a backing portion, having upper, left and right lateral sides, and a rear face for placement against the wearer; belt slots for threading of a belt therethrough, ... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5520312 | Handicapped fisherman's pole and line retriever A fishing pole and line retriever for the handicapped person who has the use of but one arm, includes a body and torso splint 10 which is slideably adjustable to torso size, a fishing pole holder 20, pivoted from the splint and retainer straps 30 for the ... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5386932 | Self-tigtening, belt-attachable fishing rod holder A belt-attachable holder for a fishing rod is provided. An upper portion forms an integral belt-attaching means. A lower portion is suspended from the upper portion and includes a substantially stiff planar member. A coil is provided to have at least one ... | 02/07/1995 |
