US4621753A
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Belt supported tool carrier
Assignee: DIVERSE CORPORATE TECHNOLOGIES Inc
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Filing: 1985-02-11
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Granted: 1986-11-11
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Expires: 2005-02-11
Abstract
Abstract A belt supported tool carrier is formed from a single plastic strip bent into a cylinder by overlapping ends having belt receiving slits therein. Two or more slits in each of the overlapping ends of the plastic strip permit different size cylindrical diameters to be formed from a single strip, thus accommodating different tool shaft sizes.
Inventors
- 👤 Jody W. Ridings
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:19
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F5/02; A45F5/021; B; B25; B25H; B25H3/00; A45F5/1566; A45F5/1575; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A tool carrier for support on the belt of a person for holding a tool shaft therein, consisting of a single strap formed into a substantially open bottomed cylindrical body and of a length permitting the ends thereof to overlap when forming said cylindrical body of a predetermined size for receiving the shaft of a tool, wherein at least two slits extending through each of the strap ends, including at least one overlapping end portion, are disposed for receiving a belt threaded therethrough to position the tool carrier on the belt with the cylindrical body axis vertical.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A tool carrier for support on the belt of a person for holding a tool shaft therein, consisting of a single strap formed into a substantially open bottomed cylindrical body and of a length permitting the ends thereof to overlap when forming said cylindrical body of a predetermined size for receiving the shaft of a tool, wherein at least two slits extending through each of the strap ends, including at least one overlapping end portion, are disposed for receiving a belt threaded therethrough to position the tool carrier on the belt with the cylindrical body axis vertical.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The tool carrier of claim 1 wherein the strap is made of a thickness of a plastic material that will tend to lay flat unless formed into a cylindrical shape and be held in that configuration by a belt threaded through the slits.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
100 words
A tool carrier for support on the belt of a person for holding a tool shaft therein, consisting of a single strap formed into a substantially open bottomed cylindrical body and of a length permitting the ends thereof to overlap when forming said cylindrical body of a predetermined size for receiving the shaft of a tool, the strap end portions having vertical slits therein being of greater height than the intermediate portion of said strap between said end portions so that it defines a constrictive surface for the handle and a bearing surface for the tool head to bear against.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
100 words
A tool carrier for support on the belt of a person for holding a tool shaft therein, consisting of a single strap formed into a substantially open bottomed cylindrical body and of a length permitting the ends thereof to overlap when forming said cylindrical body of a predetermined size for receiving the shaft of a tool, the strap end portions having vertical slits therein being of greater height than the intermediate portion of said strap between said end portions so that it defines a constrictive surface for the handle and a bearing surface for the tool head to bear against.
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) | 1989-11-10 | 1990-05-12 | 1990-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-11-10 | 1994-05-12 | 1994-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-11-10 | 1998-05-12 | 1998-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |