US4457462A
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Tool holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-08-26
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Granted: 1984-07-03
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Expires: 2001-08-26
Abstract
Abstract A tool holder for supporting a tool and the tool holder for being supported by the belt of a worker, the tool holder is formed from a length of material, such as a length of galvanized, mild steel, with the end portions of the material formed into a configuration, such as a generally inverted U-shaped configuration, for permitting the tool holder to be attached to the belt of the worker, and with the intermediate portion of the material formed into a configuration, such as a generally circular or convoluted configuration, for receiving the tool whereby the tool is supported by the tool holder.
Inventors
- 👤 Umberto C. Taormina
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:03
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A tool holder for supporting a tool, said tool holder being supported by the belt of a worker, comprising: a predetermined length of a predetermined metal; said length of metal having respective end portions and an intermediate portion; each of said end portions formed into a generally inverted U-shaped member, said pair of U-shaped members being spaced apart and aligned, said U-shaped members adapted to being oriented generally horizontally and for receiving said belt through each of said U-shaped members whereby said tool holder is supported by said belt; and said intermediate portion extending substantially perpendicular to said end portions and formed into a generally convoluted configuration to provide a substantially circular-shaped member, said circular-shaped member lying in a plane substantially perpendicular to the respective planes in which said U-shaped members lie, said intermediate portion including first and second end sections spaced from the open ends of said respective U-shaped members so that said first and second end sections operate to retain said belt within said respective U-shaped members, and said generally circular-shaped member being disposed for receiving said tool whereby said tool holder supports said tool.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A tool holder for supporting a tool, said tool holder being supported by the belt of a worker, comprising: a predetermined length of a predetermined metal; said length of metal having respective end portions and an intermediate portion; each of said end portions formed into a generally inverted U-shaped member, said pair of U-shaped members being spaced apart and aligned, said U-shaped members adapted to being oriented generally horizontally and for receiving said belt through each of said U-shaped members whereby said tool holder is supported by said belt; and said intermediate portion extending substantially perpendicular to said end portions and formed into a generally convoluted configuration to provide a substantially circular-shaped member, said circular-shaped member lying in a plane substantially perpendicular to the respective planes in which said U-shaped members lie, said intermediate portion including first and second end sections spaced from the open ends of said respective U-shaped members so that said first and second end sections operate to retain said belt within said respective U-shaped members, and said generally circular-shaped member being disposed for receiving said tool whereby said tool holder supports said tool.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A tool holder according to claim 1 wherein said predetermined length of predetermined metal is a continuous length of predetermined metal having a length in the range of from 10 to 36 inches.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A tool holder according to claim 1 or 2 wherein said circular shaped member has a diameter in the range of from 1/2 inch to 21/2 inches.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A tool holder according to claim 3 wherein said predetermined length of a predetermined metal has a thickness in the range of from 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A tool holder according to claim 1 or 2 wherein said predetermined length of a predetermined metal has a thickness in the range of from 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
A tool holder according to claim 1 wherein said circular-shaped member includes a portion having a double loop which acts as a holder for receiving tools between said double loop.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-07-03 | 1988-01-02 | 1988-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-03 | 1992-01-02 | 1992-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-03 | 1996-01-02 | 1996-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |