US4867360A
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Cleaning utility belt
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-12-16
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Granted: 1989-09-19
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Expires: 2008-12-16
Abstract
Abstract A plurality of appropriately sized and shaped containers and hooks are affixed to a belt in such a manner as to enable a person engaged in the light maintenance or janitorial profession and using such an apparatus to more efficiently perform his duties by means of the carriage of appropriate equipment and supplies at easily accessible locations around the perimeter of the belt.
Inventors
- 👤 Brent A. Howard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:15
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L13/00; A47L13/10; A47L13/50; A47L13/51
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A carrying apparatus comprising; a flexible belt adapted to be worn about the body and having an outer face, a plurality of canisters attached to said belt, said canisters defining a generally cylindrical configuration and having an outer surface surrounding a central cavity, said canisters attached to said belt with said outer surface overlying the full width of said belt outer face, hook members on said belt having a periphery exhibiting a high coefficient of friction, and article retention means within a plurality of said canister cavities adapted to retain articles therein as utilized in the maintenance and janitorial industry.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A carrying apparatus comprising; a flexible belt adapted to be worn about the body and having an outer face, a plurality of canisters attached to said belt, said canisters defining a generally cylindrical configuration and having an outer surface surrounding a central cavity, said canisters attached to said belt with said outer surface overlying the full width of said belt outer face, hook members on said belt having a periphery exhibiting a high coefficient of friction, and article retention means within a plurality of said canister cavities adapted to retain articles therein as utilized in the maintenance and janitorial industry.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein, said hook member peripheries include an uncoated, roughened surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein, said article retention means include a funnel shaped insert.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein, said canisters and hooks include means permitting the selective detachment thereof from said belt.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-09-18 | 1997-03-20 | 1997-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-09-18 | 2001-03-20 | 2001-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |