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US3854639A
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Tool holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-02-26
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Granted: 1974-12-17
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Expires: 1993-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A tool holder for a tool kit composed of handle and two tool heads, such as an hatchet head and a shovel blade, which may be selectively attached to the handle to form two different tools. The holder has a holster-like case with a pocket for receiving the tool formed by the handle and one tool head, a second pocket for receiving the other tool head, and a flap for closing the pockets. The flap is secured in closed position by a Velcro fastener, and the rear wall of the case mounts a spring clip for attaching the case to the user''s belt.
Inventors
- 👤 R Genchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:47
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26B; B26B29/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
283 words
A tool holder adapted to be worn by the user of and contain a tool kit including a handle a hatchet head to be attached to said handle to form a hatchet having a blade extending laterally to one side of the handle, and a shovel blade to be attached to the handle to form a shovel, said holder comprising: a holster-like tool case including front, center, and rear walls having side and bottom edges joined to one another to form an upwardly opening front pocket between said front and center walls and an upwardly opening rear pocket between said center and rear walls, and a pocket closure flap joined to said rear wall and foldable forwardly over said pockets and downwardly against said front wall, one of said pockets being adapted to receive said shovel blade and the other pocket being adapted to receive said hatchet head when attached to said handle to form said hatchet a, said one pocket being relatively deep to contain substantially the entire shovel blade, and said other pocket being relatively shallow compared to the depth of one pocket to contain said hatchet head and having a bottom opening adjacent one side edge of said other pocket through which said handle may extend when attached to said hatchet head, coacting means on said front wall and flap for releasably securing said flap to said front wall, and means on said rear wall for attaching said case to the user''s belt, wherein said front pocket is the shovel blade receiving pocket and said rear pocket is the hatchet head receiving pocket and said rear pocket is generally cylindrically formed along said one side edge to accommodate said handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
283 words
A tool holder adapted to be worn by the user of and contain a tool kit including a handle a hatchet head to be attached to said handle to form a hatchet having a blade extending laterally to one side of the handle, and a shovel blade to be attached to the handle to form a shovel, said holder comprising: a holster-like tool case including front, center, and rear walls having side and bottom edges joined to one another to form an upwardly opening front pocket between said front and center walls and an upwardly opening rear pocket between said center and rear walls, and a pocket closure flap joined to said rear wall and foldable forwardly over said pockets and downwardly against said front wall, one of said pockets being adapted to receive said shovel blade and the other pocket being adapted to receive said hatchet head when attached to said handle to form said hatchet a, said one pocket being relatively deep to contain substantially the entire shovel blade, and said other pocket being relatively shallow compared to the depth of one pocket to contain said hatchet head and having a bottom opening adjacent one side edge of said other pocket through which said handle may extend when attached to said hatchet head, coacting means on said front wall and flap for releasably securing said flap to said front wall, and means on said rear wall for attaching said case to the user''s belt, wherein said front pocket is the shovel blade receiving pocket and said rear pocket is the hatchet head receiving pocket and said rear pocket is generally cylindrically formed along said one side edge to accommodate said handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A tool holder according to claim 1 wherein: said front pocket is the shovel blade receiving pocket and said rear pocket is the hatchet head receiving pocket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A tool holder according to claim 1 wherein: said other pocket extends from the upper end of said one pocket to a position some distance above the bottom of said one pocket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
76 words
A tool holder according to claim 1 wherein: said clip comprises a generally S-shaped resilient strip having a rear downwardly extending end and a central portion defining an intervening downwardly opening slot for receiving the user''s belt, and a front upwardly extending end adjacent said rear case wall, and said belt attaching means further comprises a strap secured to said rear case wall and defining with the rear wall a pocket receiving said front clip end.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-12-16 | 1978-06-17 | 1978-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-12-16 | 1982-06-17 | 1982-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-12-16 | 1986-06-17 | 1986-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |