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...that power steering was invented by independent inventor Francis W. Davis? As chief engineer in the 1920s of the truck division of the Pierce Arrow Motor Car Company, he saw how hard it was to steer heavy vehicles. So that he would be able to keep the profits from his future invention, Davis left his job, rented a small engineering shop in Waltham, Mass., and developed a hydraulic power steering system that led to power steering.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7337899 | Pillbox A pillbox that can be used with a portable electronic device (“PED”) such as a cellular telephone or personal digital assistant includes a generally cubic body portion that is attached to one end of a PED. The body portion defines a compartment within which medi... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7337501 | Belt clip with breakaway safety feature The invention includes a belt clip for mounting objects to a user's belt. The belt clip has a resilient U-shaped member portion and a hollow hanger member. The resilient U-shaped member portion having an upper end and a lower end with a U-bend portion at the upper e... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7331872 | Baton scabbard belt plate A scabbard and method of using, for a baton used by security and police-personnel is provided. The scabbard includes a baton holding element and means to attach the scabbard to a user's belt. The attachment means permits the user to adjust the angle at which the bat... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7314152 | Holster for a gun A holster for a gun has a body with an interior suitable for the receipt of the gun therein, a belt-receiving first clip assembly removably affixed to one side of the body, and a belt-receiving second clip assembly removably affixed to an opposite side of the body. ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7275639 | Ammunition clip protector An ammunition clip protector for protecting a gun from being scratched by an ammunition clip includes a first panel and a second panel. Each of the first and second panels is flexible and each has a bottom edge, a top edge, a first side edge and a second side edge. ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7156301 | Foldable non-traditionally-sized RF transaction card system and method Transaction cards having one or more folds therein for compact and easily stored fobs are provided. Moreover, foldable fobs are provided having one or more holes or apertures therein for holding key chains, or other devices for attaching the fobs to other items, suc... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7140148 | Fishing line retaining device A one piece device for temporarily holding fly fishing line stripped from a reel and prior to being cast. The device is made from a single piece of continuous metal rod, bent at various locations along the rod to form a holding arm and a base clip. The fishing line ... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7137218 | Muzzle load assembly A muzzle load assembly includes a flexible sleeve that has a first end, a second end and a peripheral wall extending between the first and second ends. The first end is open. A bullet is positioned within the sleeve. A plurality of powder charges is attached to the ... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7110802 | Belt clip device for mobile communication terminal unit A belt clip device is provided for a mobile communication terminal unit. The belt clip device includes a terminal unit holder for receiving and holding the terminal unit, a clamp provided on one side of the terminal unit holder and adapted to resiliently clip a belt... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7059371 | Security handbag system A security handbag system comprising a purse with a detachable portion removably coupled to the side of the purse and attached to the waist of a user. The detachable portion has pockets to hold the users valuables including cash, credit cards, defensive chemical spr... | 06/13/2006 |
| 6994238 | Screw gun holster A clip-type holster fashioned from a single strip of stainless steel and shaped for holding a battery powered rotary tool such as a screw gun for wearing on a tool belt. The holster catches the handle of the screw gun easily and locks it in place to prevent it from ... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6925691 | Ergonomic non-recoiling secure belt worn pouch An ergonomic, non-recoiling belt worn lower abdominal pouch stays securely in place without bouncing and recoiling, and is secure from theft. The lower abdominal pouch includes a front panel joined at a bottom edge thereof and along two side edges to a rear panel, f... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6915900 | Combination of tool box and hanging members A tool box includes a base and a cover which is pivotably connected to the base and has a magnetic member connected to an inside thereof so as to attract small pieces. A hanging member has a hook portion connected to a first end thereof so as to be attached to a use... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6905051 | Protective case for use with a belt A protective case that may be used with or without a belt clip. A recess is formed in the inside surface of rear panel of the case, with a corresponding slight, smooth bubble formed on the outside surface of the rear panel. The bubble of the recess has a through-bor... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6817499 | Holder for a folding tool A sheath for a folding tool such as a folding knife that is variably positionable during use. A variably positionable knife, according to the present invention, includes a sheath formed with a cavity. At least one rail is formed in the cavity. A chamber juxtaposed t... | 11/16/2004 |
| 6769587 | Belt-mounted golf accessory holder A belt-mounted golf accessory holder for carrying golf items such as golf balls, tees, and ball markers on one's person. The belt-mounted golf accessory holder includes a container having back, side, bottom, and front walls, and also having a storage compartment dis... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6763984 | 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... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6698632 | Nail coil and tool holding assembly A nail coil and tool holding assembly, having a belt and a number of nail coil pouches each having a front and a rear. The rear of each pouch is attached to the belt by a single rivet. Pivotal attachment onto the belt by the rivet allows the pouches to be... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6662373 | Utility vest with universal tool pouch adapter and method for using same A utility vest enabling attachment of an at least one tool pouch having a generic tool belt type attachment means and method for employing same is disclosed. The utility vest comprises a vest portion having a back and two front side portions defining two ... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6633770 | Telecommunication device holster having a retractable earpiece assembly integrated with the holster A holster (10) for a telecommunication device (12), such as a cellular telephone or wireless telephone, includes a housing (14) adapted to removably support the telecommunication device (12). The holster (10) also includes an earpiece assembly (52) includ... | 10/14/2003 |
| 6612432 | Universal case for portable electronic device A case for holding a portable electronic device is disclosed which includes a body portion having a front panel, a rear panel, and two side panels. The body portion has a cavity formed by the front, rear, and side panels. The cavity has an open top end an... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6485379 | Ball-carrying structure Ball-carrying structure comprising a support member having at least one orifice. The support member is adapted to removably retain a ball.... | 11/26/2002 |
| 6454119 | Portable container for pet leash The invention relates to a portable container adapted for disengageable engagement with an animal pet leash. The device includes a container carrier clampable to a pet leash, the container carrier adapted to contain or carry a container and being removabl... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6336576 | Front pack and belt support assembly A front pack and belt support assembly including 1) a main front pack assembly which can be collapsed and expanded to achieve a large carrying capacity; 2) a shoulder support strap assembly connected to the main front pack assembly and supported on a shou... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6290112 | Belt mounted key holder A holder for keys on rings has a belt retaining flattened loop through which a belt passes. The flattened loop has a front face formed by a short top leg and a longer bottom leg that is bent inwardly to resiliently engage the front surface of the belt to ... | 09/18/2001 |
| 6286736 | Clipable article container A container detachably securable to an article of clothing or other item. The container includes a first panel and a second panel. The first and second panels are attached at their peripheral edges to form a pouch with an opening thereto. The pouch define... | 09/11/2001 |
| 6213364 | Sigmate shaped appendage fastening means A rigid appendage fastening means that may be adapted to mount an apparatus that is commonly possessed and carried by law enforcement officers, military personnel and civilians, who are licensed to do so, diurnally. The appendage fastening means is specif... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6213366 | Box-belt attachment system The invention is directed to an improved box-belt attachment system (15) for attaching a box (16) having a lid (21) to a belt (18). In the preferred embodiment, the attachment comprises a box loop (19) and a belt loop (20), whereby the lid of a box may be... | 04/10/2001 |
| 6209766 | Belt-mounted apparatus for carrying golf accessories A belt-mounted apparatus for carrying golf accessories, such as tees and ball markers, is disclosed. The apparatus consists of a belt saddle-clip, with a plurality of tee holders and ball marker holders being provided on the outside surface of the belt sa... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6199736 | Tool holder A tool holder for mounting on a user's belt. The tool holder includes a support member having two front supports and two rear supports. Each rear support has a rear top portion, a rear bottom portion, and a rear transition portion positioned therebetween.... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6199733 | Multi-position pivoting mount speed square holder A speed square holder including an elongated vertically disposed body member having a top spring clip and a bottom spring clip offset and connected by an intermediate portion. A top mount is pivotally attached to the top spring clip and a bottom mount is ... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6082600 | Clipable article container A container which is safely and detachably securable to one's person on an article of clothing, commonly a waistband, or attached to another item to provide secure containment of personal articles, portability and convenience. A pocket is formed as a cont... | 07/04/2000 |
| 5983686 | Belt attachment and key ring/key holder A key holder and belt attachment device having a body with two legs and a push button in the second leg of the body. The push button is mounted and slidable within the second leg to abut a swinging catch member which allows removal of the belt from a U-sh... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5944242 | Tool holder A tool holder for mounting on a user'belt comprising a support member having two front supports and two rear supports, each rear support having a rear top portion, a rear bottom portion, and a rear transition portion positioned therebetween. Each front su... | 08/31/1999 |
| 5881938 | Combined grip plate and concealable handgun carrier A unibody, combination grip plate and appendage fastening means constructed in such a manner so as to be received at the frame of a handgun. The unibody grip plate and appendage fastening means is affixed to the handle of a handgun; the appendage fastenin... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5865357 | Belt clip for concealed container A belt clip for holding a container, such as a fire arm holster, inside the waistband of a pair of pants includes a straight member, a top hook member and a bottom hook member. The hook members hold the top and bottom, respectively, of a belt worn by a us... | 02/02/1999 |
| 5833100 | Cellular phone holder A holder for cellular phones is disclosed. In the case of a case-separated holder, the holder of this invention has an elastic member and elastically holds a phone case, thus allowing a cased cellular phone to be easily and simply handled by one hand when... | 11/10/1998 |
