...that the first rickshaw was invented in 1869 by an American Baptist minister, the Rev. E. Jonathan Scobie, to transport his invalid wife around the streets of Yokohama?
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7690543 | Tennis ball holder A housing assembly is formed of a front sheet overlying a rear sheet with a curved periphery for the majority of the lower and upper extents of the housing assembly forming a passageway. A waist band with a clasp is secured by stitching to the upper edge of the hous... | 04/06/2010 |
| 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 |
| 7341149 | Portable tool carrier for a gas can A portable tool carrier for a gas can includes an adjustable carrier strap adapted to surround a side surface of the gas can, a pair of adjustable support straps adapted to go over an upper surface of the gas can, and at least one pocket, wherein the at least one po... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7320156 | Bib holder incorporating a compartment A bib holder is provided that is useful for securing a bib in place. In one embodiment, the bib holder includes a strap and at least one fastener that is useful for retaining the bib, in addition to at least one compartment that is capable of storing an item of suit... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7318542 | 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... | 01/15/2008 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7195413 | Retractable applicator system A retractable applicator system for retractably securing a lip care product to a garment of a user. The retractable applicator system includes an applicator for containing and applying a lip care substance to the lips of the user. A retractor assembly is coupled to ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7137736 | Closure device for a reclosable pouch A reclosable pouch comprises a body portion having first and second opposing bag walls, wherein each bag wall has an internal side. First and second closure mechanisms are disposed on the internal sides of the first and second bag walls, wherein the closure mechanis... | 11/21/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6926182 | Taser holster A taser holster includes a carrier for detachably fastening on a user's body, a pouch panel overlappedly provided on the carrier and defining a storage compartment, having a top opening, between the carrier and the pouch panel for receiving a taser, and a shielding ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6866172 | Painter's belt-mounted paint and applicator holder A painter's belt-mounted paint and brush holder especially adapted for stability relative to the painter. It includes an open topped bucket with a rim that drains into the bucket cavity, and a stabilizer integral with the wall of the bucket that rises above the buck... | 03/15/2005 |
| 6840420 | Device for holding a badge and an identification card A device for holding a badge and an identification card includes a first strip of material constructed of leather. The first strip of material is shaped to include first and second generally oval-shaped portions which are connected through a neck. The first portion ... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6805270 | Fisherman's utility rod holster The fisherman's utility rod holster which includes a first flat sheet of sturdy material and a second flat sheet of sturdy material shaped into a pair of pockets for receiving a measuring tape and a measuring scale. The pockets are attached to an upper center portio... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6769586 | Ergonomic duty belt and holster belt loop assembly An ergonomic duty belt and ergonomic holster and belt loop assembly are disclosed which cooperate to provide a stable platform for a handgun in a holster and other accessories as well while providing superior comfort for the wearer. The ergonomic belt effectively ha... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6729521 | Pocket memo pad holder construction A pocket sized memo pad holder construction 10 adapted to be selectively attached to a key ring 50 or a user's belt 60 wherein, the construction 10 includes a generally rigid housing member 20 having a curved upper housing segment ... | 05/04/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6691906 | Taser holster A taser holster includes a carrier for detachably fastening on a user's body, a pouch panel overlappedly provided on the carrier and defining a storage compartment, having a top opening, between the carrier and the pouch panel for receiving a taser, and a... | 02/17/2004 |
| 6659321 | Pocket-mounted tool pouch A tool pouch includes an internal tool receiving portion and an external tool receiving portion such that the internal tool receiving portion is insertable into the user pocket to provide a protective tool holder within the user pocket and the external to... | 12/09/2003 |
| 6651854 | Cell phone carrier apparatus A cell phone carrying case which includes an elongated pocket for insertion of the cell phone thereinto, the pocket including an orifice for the antenna of the phone to protrude therethrough. There is further included an upper flap member which includes a... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6601744 | Sanitary glove container A sanitary glove container assembly and a method for its use that permits the storage of sanitary gloves. The assembly comprises two rounded, hollow members with threaded openings, and the members are joined by a securing mechanism. The area of the openin... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6561402 | Ambidextrous drill holster An ambidextrous drill holster is provided which enables the drill holster to be accessible for both a left handed or a right handed user. A reinforcement type material is also provided for strengthening the tool belt pass-through neck of the weight bearin... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6557739 | Holder for headed tools A device for securing a T-shaped tool such as a hammer to the leg of a user in a position which provides complete freedom of movement of hands and feet while carrying the tool and permits the user to remove the tool from the device with the same hand empl... | 05/06/2003 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 6513776 | Hand tool for securely supporting article during painting A hand tool for securely supporting an article during painting includes a mounting portion adapted to secure the article thereto, a handle portion connected to the mounting portion, the handle portion being adapted to be grasped by an operator, and a supp... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6508391 | Medical storage pouch A medical storage pouch (10) is provided. The medical storage pouch (10) includes a bag member (14) having a belt member (16) permanently affixed thereto, allowing the bag member (14) to be worn around the waist of a user (12). Bag member (14) includes a ... | 01/21/2003 |
| 6491191 | Caulking gun holster A holster for containing a sealant caulk gun heaving a tip comprising: a strap having a first end and a second end, a clip with a tongue formed in the first end for attaching or disengaging from another object; a body connected to said second end of the strap furth... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6478202 | Holster The invention concerns a holster with a belt part (1) and a weapon part (10), which are releasably connected to each other and are rotatable/fastenable by an undercut guide (3) of the belt part and a pushbutton (15) with fastening plate of the weapon part... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6478205 | Case for portable telephones A portable telephone set holder is comprised of a portable telephone set housing, a holding section extending from the housing, and a suspending section provided on a rear surface of the housing. The housing has an insertion port, into which a portable te... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6474519 | Caulking gun holster with tool punch A holster for containing a sealant caulk gun heaving a tip comprising: a strap having a first end and a second end, a clip with a tongue formed in the first end for attaching or disengaging from another object; a body connected to the second end of the strap furthe... | 11/05/2002 |
| 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 |
| 6425511 | Masons tool carrier A masons tool carrier comprising a back piece with a front piece attached to form a pocket for carrying a margin trowel, a support for mounting and carrying a float, and clearances to permit the tool carrier to be carried on a person's belt.... | 07/30/2002 |