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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7950554 | Harness for firearm accessories A harness 10 for supporting at least two firearm accessories from a wearer's belt includes a primary support 20, a belt latch 22 for removably connecting the primary support to the belt, and a curvilinear rail 16 secured to the primary su... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7931179 | Holder for wall and ceiling compound finishing accessories for drywall A holder for compound tray and tools that includes a flexible sheet assembly that is removably mounted to a belt positioned around a user's waist. The sheet assembly includes a number of pockets with magnets designed for holding tools inside. Reinforcement members a... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7766203 | Thigh holster strap An apparatus suitable for securing a tool holster to the thigh of a user which apparatus is particularly adapted for use in connection with diving tools and underwater use. The apparatus utilizes an arrangement of straps and fittings to securely position the diving ... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7410083 | Traffic ticket book holder The traffic ticket book holder has a main body connected to a protective flap by a top panel and connected to a front cover by a bottom panel. A pair of zipper tracks connects the right and left sides of the main body, front cover and bottom panel together. Main bod... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7354353 | Method for fitting golf clubs to a golfer A method (500) for fitting a golf club to a golfer is disclosed herein. The method includes having a golfer hit a test golf club. If the test golf club is preferred, a final golf club is formed that matches the test golf club. Preferably, the final golf club ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7290366 | Body mounted weapons platform A body mounted weapons platform is disclosed that attaches to a user's forearm and allows the user to mount within it one or two firearms (depending on the user's preferred embodiment) and two cameras. Both embodiments of the body mounted weapons platform will help ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7264556 | Collapsible golf club A collapsible golf club. A head is disposed on a shaft and a coupling replaceably couples an end of the handle to an end of the shaft. The coupling includes a threaded portion extending from the end of the shaft, a stub shaft extending from the threaded portion, a p... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7213364 | Fishing tackle pack A fishing line compartment having one or more spools containing fishing line parts is provided. The fishing line compartment can be part of a larger container assembly or fishing tackle pack. Each spool can be held in the fishing line compartment using a strap havin... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207469 | Mounting system for audio visual equipment A mounting system for releasably securing a portable electronic device (Preferably a DVD entertainment device) within an automobile. A harness is designed to securely attach the portable electronic equipment to the back of an automobile seat. The harness includes a ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7178844 | Golf ball retriever The ball retriever includes a golf ball capturing housing having an entrance plane through which a golf ball can enter the housing. The entrance plane is defined by a first wall portion and a second spaced apart second wall portion where at least a portion of the ho... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7165706 | Modular pack system with belt and leg bags A modular leg pack system is shown and described, embodiments of which include a belt or belt sleeve for wearing around the body, and preferably at the top of the hips, and preferably two thigh opposing bags. The thigh bags extend from just below the belt to above t... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7143446 | Body armor for protecting the lower body A soft body armor garment having an upper portion for covering at least a portion of the lower body of a user, having a lower portion located in proximity to the upper portion which is sufficiently elongated such that the lower portion wraps around to cover at least... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7124921 | Modular personal carrying system A modular personal carrying system for facilitating the carrying of objects by a user. There may be included a first personal carrying device configured to removably attach to the user. There may also be a second personal carrying device configured to removably atta... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7090102 | Systems and methods for holding portable electronic devices A system for holding an electronic device comprising a first substrate, a pocket assembly, and a fastener system comprising first, second, third, fourth, and fifth fasteners. The first substrate is adapted to be supported by a wearer. The pocket assembly is adapted ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7048162 | Hands-free forearm carrier of articles Described is a carrier of articles for wearing around a forearm. The carrier includes a carrier body having a top side, a center portion, and an end portion on each side of the center portion. The carrier also includes means for fastening the end portions to each ot... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7014569 | Golf club with replaceable heads A set of at least two clubs is disclosed where each of the two clubs have a different length, one corresponding to a wood type club and the other to an iron length. A plurality of interchangeable heads are provided which may be fixed at a predetermined angle to the ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011213 | Protective shield for a patient control device A disposable shield designed to sheath a patient control device prevents contaminants from contacting or entering the device. The shield has a bi-directional opening through which the hand-operated device is inserted and removed from the shield. A removable sealing ... | 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 |
| 7007832 | Artisan's utility apron An artisan's such as a makeup artist's, hairstylist's, or artist's utility apron provides for the carriage of items such as makeup brushes, hairspray, combs, and additional tools and articles. The apron includes a belt portion with two separate sets of closures for ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6913176 | Utility belt for baby equipment A belt for carrying baby equipment has an insulated, generally cylindrical pocket for carrying a feeding bottle or a feeding cup and a generally rectangular pocket for carrying a telephone. The rear of the belt has an elongated rectangular pocket which has a top ope... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6755331 | Locking action holster A locking action holster has a hip plate (2) and at least one adjustable mount (1). A shroud (45) may be secured to the adjustable mount (1) to form a strapless shoulder holster. The adjustable mount (1) may be reconfigured on the ... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6695189 | Accessory pocket A belt-attached accessory pocket for containing articles, such as a personal communication device, has a rectangular portion and is made from flexible fabric. It has front and rear surfaces, an open upper edge, and sealed lower, leading and trailing edges... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6685066 | Quick-attach arrangement for thigh rig A thigh rig includes a carrier and a quick-attach arrangement. The carrier includes a pad body, having a front side and a rear side, for detachably attaching on a user's body and a pouch panel overlappedly provided on the front side of the pad body to def... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6672495 | Bifurcated carrier pack for transporting recreational equipment The present invention discloses a bifurcated carrier pack for electively transporting snowboard equipment either in a traditional, back-mounted position or in an unconventional, hip-mounted position. A snowboard may be removably attached to the bifurcated... | 01/06/2004 |
| 6662985 | Holder for portable terminal A holder allows a portable terminal to be held selectively on a waist or a thigh. The portable terminal holder comprises an accommodating unit for accommodating the portable terminal, and plural wearing units for having the accommodating unit worn on a bo... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6547118 | Tactical rig for law enforcement and military use, including holster A tactical rig to be worn by police and military personnel includes an accessory panel which is strapped to the thigh of an individual and which is secured to the belt of the wearer with an adjustable strap. The accessory panel includes three heavy straps... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6446852 | Belt assembly for storage and inventory of tools A tool-carrying assembly to be secured by a waist-encircling belt, and, additionally, by straps encircling the legs of a workman using the belt assembly. The assembly is thus stabilized, and enhanced weight distribution is achieved. Elements of the belt a... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6431420 | Reloadable fuse dispensing system A reloadable fuse dispensing system includes a carrier adapted to be detachably fastened on a user's body and a dispenser which is detachably attached to the carrier and includes a dispenser body and a fuse holder arrangement which is mounted on the dispe... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6308876 | Game call carrying system A tubular receptacle for storing, transporting and carrying a variety of turkey game calls including the box call, push button yelper and the slate/glass call, either independently or in combination. The tube is made of sturdy plastic or other rigid mater... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6189158 | Rest support for a guitar A rest support for a guitar which is supported by a support system which holds the guitar in the front of the player's body with the strumming end of the guitar hanging close to the player's hip. The rest support encompasses a resilient, flexible cushione... | 02/20/2001 |
| 6149042 | Security and deployment system A leg holster for a firearm has a holster plate engaged on a horizontal retaining belt. A firearm locking assembly mounting site is defined in a central retaining portion of the holster plate and at least one vertical retaining belt is secured to the hori... | 11/21/2000 |
| 6102266 | Holster for hand-held computer A holster assembly for a hand-held computer or other hand-held electronic device. The holster assembly has first and second holster sides connected together to define a receiving area with an open end and a substantially closed end opposite the open end. ... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6073823 | Multi-purpose utility belt A multi-purpose utility belt includes an elongated planar strap having first and second ends with an attachment means adjacent each end thereof for securing the strap about a user's abdomen. Depending from the lower edge of the strap is a panel having a h... | 06/13/2000 |
| 6065659 | Holder for I.V. catheters and related medical articles A holder for I.V. catheters and related medical articles during storage and use is disclosed comprising a generally rectangular flexible sheet member having an elastic strap extending from one end thereof which may be extended around the rolled-up holder ... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6029872 | Light spinning rod holster A light spinning rod holster that mounts to the waistband of a user's swimsuit. It is constructed of lightweight corrosion-resistent plastic. At one end of the light spinning rod holster, the plastic is folded into a clip shape, which secures the light sp... | 02/29/2000 |
| 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 |
| 5765738 | Harness for supporting a handgun holster A harness for supporting a handgun holster adjacent the thigh of a wearer in a position relative to the wearer's torso which is maintained even though the wearer may be engaged in vigorous activity and precludes shifting of the holster as would disadvanta... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5718364 | Harmonica shoulder holster A new Harmonica Shoulder Holster for offering an easy, efficient, and attractive means of carrying musical harmonicas. The inventive device includes a backing material, a plurality of harmonica pockets, a plurality of note pockets, a leg strap, a pants st... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5664720 | Fruit thinning apparatus A fruit thinning apparatus for reducing fruit bruises caused when thinned fruit is discarded and strikes fruit left on the tree. The apparatus includes a chute having an upper portion which is supported upon a person's torso using a harness. A lower porti... | 09/09/1997 |
