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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8011071 | Lockable mounting mechanism for a respiratory system heater unit A lockable mounting mechanism has a hitch portion and a receiver portion, the hitch portion having a hitch member, a locking member being rotatable between an unlocked position and a locked position, and a camming surface being rotatable with the locking member and ... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7204395 | Canted universal elastic polymer holster hanger with indistinguishable belt lock and flex arm to conceal holster, to produce shirt-engaging flex cam surface, and to produce flexed gun securing surface A method and apparatus for flexing a concealed holster to secure the contents of the holster in the holster. An elongate substantially rigid elastically flexible sling is secured to a side of the holster such that the elongate member and side of the holster can be p... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7175061 | Belt supported carrier A hook-like carrier adapted for attachment to and support by the belt of a user includes an attachment member having a pair of generally vertical, spaced slots which are adapted to receive the user's belt. Attached to an outer portion of the attachment member is a f... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7083421 | Electrical connectivity system capable of being mounted to an object, and method of manufacturing same An electrical connectivity system capable of being mounted to an object includes a housing (110), a mounting mechanism (120) integrated with the housing, and a power cord (130). The housing includes an electrical connection port (111) and... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7032791 | All plastic clip An all plastic clip for a portable electronic device is described. The clip includes a housing having a cradle for receiving a flange attached to the portable telephone and a back plate closing the housing. A latch inside the housing includes a detent extending thro... | 04/25/2006 |
| RE38992 | Attachment device for mobile phone A device (10) is for the attachment of mobile phones or like apparatus to a belt or other garment of a user. The device (10) includes a receptacle body (12) and corresponding flanged lug fastener (11) which is attached to the mobile phone... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6846032 | Covering for the cargo space of a vehicle and a vehicle with a covering A covering for the cargo area (3) of a motor vehicle (1), especially for the cargo area (3) of a pick-up truck, having a roll-up element (2) which is opened for loading the cargo area (3) and which can be partially or completely cl... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6722539 | Mechanism for engaging portable equipment against a belt clip There is provided an engaging mechanism of a system in which the flange-like protrusion at the portable equipment is engaged with or locked to an engaging part at a belt clip, wherein both fitting and removing for the portable equipment are simplified. The system su... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6685067 | Holster securement system A holster securement system for securing a holster to a belt comprises a body having at one end a loop for receiving the belt. The securement system also has a holster mount capable of being rigidly connected to the holster. An engagement member selective... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6612471 | Holding device that fits into pockets A device for holding objects in a pocket. This device comprises at least one plate that is made from a rigid material. Coupled to this plate is a patch for fixing the plate inside a user's pants. In addition, there is a clip that is coupled to this plate.... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6557738 | Paint can carrier The present invention is a new and improved paint can carrier adapted for attachment to he person of a painter to maintain a paint can in a vertical orientation. The paint carrier comprises a vertically elongated cradle that swivels from a swing arm on on... | 05/06/2003 |
| 6550655 | Securing device for personal pagers Disclosed is a securing device for personal pagers consisting of a plastic holster-type device that includes interchangeable securing means for attaching it to the clothes of the user. The present invention includes a conventional belt clip for attaching ... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6540122 | Belt clip for a portable printer A belt clip for a miniature portable printer is provided which enables universal movement (rotation and tilt) of the belt clip with respect to the housing of the portable printer. The belt clip assembly includes a clip portion, a ball connected by a shaft... | 04/01/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6454147 | Personal tool carrying device A personal tool carrying device provides improvements in manufacture and appearance. A hook includes an integrally formed head end that is supported by ribs of a slot of a housing. A friction cap preferably surrounds the head end to hold the hook in a sel... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6443343 | Holder for a portable apparatus A holder for a pager, handy phone or similar portable apparatus includes a body for removably receiving the apparatus and a clip removably mounted to the body. A guide is formed on one surface of the body and includes a pair of parallel rails. An engaging... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6311881 | Holder for a portable apparatus A holder for a pager, handy phone or similar portable apparatus includes a body for removably receiving the apparatus and a clip removably mounted to the body. A guide is formed on one surface of the body and includes a pair of parallel rails. An engaging... | 11/06/2001 |
| 6299041 | Holding device for a cordless telephone The invention relates to a holding device for a cordless telephone with a first holding element (3) on a garment, especially on a belt, and a second holding element (5) on the telephone. In order to enable comfortable handling, it is intended that the fir... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6286737 | Attachment device for mobile phone A device (10) is for the attachment of mobile phones or like apparatus to a belt or other garment of a user. The device (10) includes a receptacle body (12) and corresponding flanged lug fastener (11) which is attached to the mobile phone or like apparatu... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6283345 | Paint container system A paint container system for attachment to a person that maintains a substantially vertical position regardless of the position of the person. The inventive device includes a tubular belt adapter for removably attaching to a conventional hip belt, a shaft... | 09/04/2001 |
| 6233789 | Square tool with tape measure A square tool with tape measure includes a triangular housing with flat opposite sides and three edges forming a right-angled corner and two acute-angled corners. A groove is arranged along an entire length of each of the edges to enable the tool to be ea... | 05/22/2001 |
| 6213363 | Device for supporting on the body a hand controller unit for the remote control of implements, tools, robots or similar The invention relates to a device for supporting on the body a hand controller unit for the remote control of implements, tools, robots or similar, including a base section intended to be attached to the body by means of a hip belt or similar, at least on... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6206257 | Swivel belt clip with bi-directional action A releasable holder for a portable communication device including a base clip adapted to secure to a carrier such as a belt and an article clip adapted to secure to the portable communication device. The base clip includes a channel having a bottom and si... | 03/27/2001 |
| 6193122 | Rigid frame tool belt assembly A rigid frame tool belt assembly for suspending one or more multiple tool holders. The rigid frame tool belt assembly holds the tool holders out and away from a workman's body. The belt assembly allows for free and unobstructed movement of the body when w... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6161741 | Holster securement system A holster securement system for securing a holster to a belt comprises a body having at one end a loop for receiving the belt. The securement system also has a holster mount capable of being rigidly connected to the holster. An engagement member selective... | 12/19/2000 |
| 6149043 | Holder for electronic device Disclosed is a holder for an electronic device used in carrying a small electronic device while attaching it to a wearing belt or cloth, the holder having: a base provided with one surface for holding the electronic device and another surface including be... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6098859 | Adjustable position harness buckle system An adjustable position harness buckle system which employs a captured track secured to a backpack apparatus along a predetermined path and a clamp mechanism which is engaged with said track and can be clamped thereto by a lever arm actuated cam at any pos... | 08/08/2000 |
| 6089426 | Opened shotgun holster A holster supports a shotgun in an opened condition at a shooter's side. A pair of rods extend between front and rear walls. The rear wall has a tongue for mounting the holster proximate the shooter's waist. The walls are spaced to receive the pivotally c... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6062447 | Molded quick-release buckle and forearm support strap A flashlight holder and quick-release mechanism comprising a molded high impact resistant plastic unit to facilitate hands-free flashlight operation and quick-release use of the flashlight independent from the forearm mounted strap. The device additionall... | 05/16/2000 |
| 6059156 | Attachment system for a portable device An attachment system for temporarily attaching a portable apparatus, such as a mobile phone, to a belt or the like. The system preferably comprises a pocket-shaped apparatus casing (2), a holder (10) connected to a back plate, by means of which the appara... | 05/09/2000 |
| 6041444 | Component load supporting articulated waist belt 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 h... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6010045 | Adjustable carrier An adjustable carrier for a tool, weapon, or other holsterable object to be attached to any support, including a belt or body harness. The adjustment capability permits the carrier to be clamped in a rigid tilted position as chosen by the wearer of the ha... | 01/04/2000 |
| 6006969 | Belt holder for portable phones A belt holder for portable phones is disclosed. In the holder, the cover plate has a horizontal guide opening at its middle portion, with a guide channel being formed at the top center of the cover plate. A clip plate is assembled with the cover plate int... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5941436 | Wearable tray assembly The present invention relates to a wearable tray assembly particularly designed for those who stock shelves or perform similar tasks. The device includes a circular, continuous padded waistband having an elongated, integral slot on its front portion. The ... | 08/24/1999 |
| 5927580 | Quick release lateral closure system 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 op... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5924613 | Shell holder system Disclosed is a system for holding firearm cartridges, such as shotgun shells, and other related accessories. The system may be utilized on wearing apparel such as hunting vests and belts, on structures such as duck boats and blinds, or on vehicles. The sy... | 07/20/1999 |
| 5915942 | Multi-functional fishing rod holder A fishing rod holder useful in securing a fishing rod to a boat, pier or other support structure includes an elongated tubular housing and a bracket upon which the housing may be removably seated. The bracket has a shepherd's hook upper configuration usef... | 06/29/1999 |
| 5881933 | Track member system A system for carrying containers suspended from a track member which may be attached to a body encircling belt or attached to clothing which includes a pair of protruding tracks substantially parallel and from which the containers for holding articles are... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5850954 | Holder assembly for cellular phones A holder assembly for cellular phones is disclosed. The holder assembly allows a cellular phone to be smoothly rotated around a holding button in either direction when a user, having the phone on his belt, is seated and presses against the top end of the ... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5850996 | Mobile telephone hanging device A mobile telephone hanging device which includes a base plate, a clamping plate hinged to the base plate for fastening it to the user's belt, a hanging plate fixedly secured to the mobile telephone and having a grooved hanging rod for fastening to the bas... | 12/22/1998 |
