Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
224162000 | Including or carrying a reel | 22 |
20090242595 | RETRACTABLE CARRYING DEVICE FOR AN OPTICAL DEVICE - Provided is a carrying device having a housing including a housing recess defining a recess face. The device further includes an alignment member being insertable within the housing recess. The alignment member defines an insertion orientation relative to the housing when an inner end portion is facing toward the housing recess, the outer end portion is facing away from the housing recess, and the alignment face is facing toward the recess face. The alignment member is sized to limit insertion into the housing recess to insertion when the alignment member is in the insertion orientation. The alignment member is disposed in a stowed position in fixed relation relative to the housing upon insertion into the housing recess. A tether is connected to the alignment member and is retractably connected to the housing. | 10-01-2009 |
20100181352 | HOLDER FOR PORTABLE DEVICE | 07-22-2010 |
20100206922 | RETRACTABLE CARRYING DEVICE FOR AN OPTICAL DEVICE - Provided is a carrying device having a housing including a housing recess defining a recess face. The device further includes an alignment member being insertable within the housing recess. The alignment member defines an insertion orientation relative to the housing when an inner end portion is facing toward the housing recess, the outer end portion is facing away from the housing recess, and the alignment face is facing toward the recess face. The alignment member is sized to limit insertion into the housing recess to insertion when the alignment member is in the insertion orientation. The alignment member is disposed in a stowed position in fixed relation relative to the housing upon insertion into the housing recess. A tether is connected to the alignment member and is retractably connected to the housing. | 08-19-2010 |
20100327028 | HEAD-MOUNTABLE APPARATUS - A head-mountable apparatus mountable on a head of an observer comprises a first pressing member which presses a first portion of the head; a second pressing member which presses a second portion of the head; and adjustment unit adapted to move the first pressing member and the second pressing member to positions where the first pressing member and the second pressing member respectively press the first portion and the second portion. | 12-30-2010 |
20110108588 | SPOOL HOLDER - A spool holder and dispenser comprising a body fitted with a belt clip and two spool support arms extending from the body and defining between them a spool space, wherein at least one of said spool support arms is pivotal and spring biased towards said other spool support arm, and at least one of said spool support arms is fitted at its free end with a spool retention member; said spool support arms being displaceable between a retaining position wherein a tape is retained within the spool space, and a dispensing position wherein a tape is free to be discharged therefrom. | 05-12-2011 |
20110226823 | Retractable Lanyard for Securing Personal Multimedia Devices - A retractable lanyard assembly connects directly to the docking port of a personal multimedia device, eliminating the potential entanglement of the device via external connecting points, while protecting the docking port from foreign objects, dust, and moisture. The lanyard assembly can be secured to various static objects including a belt; thus, securing the personal multimedia devices to the owner and protecting it from theft, loss, or damage due to dropping. | 09-22-2011 |
20120067931 | APPARATUS FOR CARRYING A POWER TOOL - A carrying apparatus for a power tool can comprise a first power tool connector attachable to a power tool, a retraction device attached to the first power tool connector, a strap with a first end and a second end, a strap connector attached to the second end of the strap; and a second power tool connector attachable to the power tool. The latching device can be capable of latching to the strap connector, and the strap can be secured to the retraction device at the first end, and can be extendable from and retractable to the retraction device. | 03-22-2012 |
20120168472 | Drop Prevention Tool Holsters - In one embodiment, tool holster includes a body having a front side and a rear side, a tool support element attached to the front side of the body, the tool support being adapted to support a tool, a retractor securing element defining a pocket in which the retractor can be secured, the pocket having a first opening that is large enough to enable the retractor to pass and an opposed second opening that is too small to enable the retractor to pass but large enough for a tether of the retractor to pass, and means for attaching the holster to a body harness or a belt. | 07-05-2012 |
20120187163 | GAS SPRAY HOLSTER - The invention relates to a gas spray holster including a holster part having belt fasteners, an inner frame for holding a standard gas spray, and mutual connectors. These comprise quick couplers with a release handle and a lifting spring for improving the lifting of the inner frame. | 07-26-2012 |
20130146624 | Wearable Tape Roll Support - Disclosed is a tape roll support device attachable to a wearer's belt. The device comprises a belt connector element and an arcuate roll support member. The belt connector is an elongated strap or hoop adapted to accept a wearer's belt and secure the assembly thereto. The tape roll support member connects to the base of the belt connector and comprises a closed loop and compressible member having an open interior and a teardrop configuration. The member is compressed and fed through the open interior of a tape roll, whereafter the member is released to return to its original shape, supporting the roll along its length. Several tape rolls can be stacked in a horizontal and suspended configuration, whereafter each roll can be successively removed for deployment by the user. | 06-13-2013 |
20130161363 | CARD REEL CLIP ASSEMBLY WITH ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM - A card reel clip assembly for attaching card reels to clothing. The card reel clip assembly generally includes a reel assembly coupled to a clip assembly having an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism provides a tactile response to the user to indicate whether the fastener is adequately engaged with the clothing of the user. The haptic or tactile technology implemented in embodiments provides an indication of the success of the engagement. No secondary visual or physical inspection is required to determine engagement. Based on the positioning of components of embodiments when in a closed position, the user is given a tactile response regarding the engagement with the user's clothing. | 06-27-2013 |
20130168423 | RETRACTOR CARRYING CASE - A retractor carrying device for personal use has multiple components that allow for easy storage, deployment, and detachment of small items carried inside the device. In one embodiment, the device includes a carrying case having an interior cavity, a retractor assembly having an interior portion and an exterior portion joined to the carrying case, and an attachment assembly connected to the exterior portion so that the device may be connected to a user's belt or strap. A retractable tensile member is rotatably disposed within the interior portion and is moveable between a fully retracted position and an extended position. The device also includes an end fitting connected to the retractable tensile member that is adapted to releasably attach the small portable items. When the retractable tensile member is in the fully retracted position, the end fitting is configured to nest in a recess formed in the interior portion. | 07-04-2013 |
20130284772 | RETRACTOR CARRYING CASE - A retractor carrying device is configured to carry a portable device. In one embodiment, the retractor carrying case includes a carrying case defining a pouch configured to receive the portable device through an opening in the carrying case. The retractor carrying case also includes a retractor assembly coupled to the carrying case and a tensile closure mechanism. The retractor assembly is configured to tether the portable device to the carrying case. The tensile closure mechanism is configured to extend across the opening in the carrying case to selectively retain the portable device in the pouch of the carrying case. | 10-31-2013 |
20140138415 | PORTABLE WIRE REEL RETAINING APPARATUS - A retaining apparatus for a tool or accessory includes a first and second hanger each having a first and second end. The first ends each include an attachment member securable to a wearer. A leg strap includes a fastening device to allow the leg strap to be opened and closed and secured around the thigh of a wearer. The second ends of the hangers are attached to a leg strap. The first hanger is spaced from the second hanger along a length of the leg strap. | 05-22-2014 |
20150076183 | Smart Retractable Holster Harness System For Electronic Devices - A retractable holder for a smartphone is formed with a housing, a connection mechanism for connecting and disconnecting the smartphone to the housing, a first lanyard loop comprising lanyard cords that are reeled onto or deployed from cord storage spools located inside the housing, a second lanyard loop comprising lanyard cords that are reeled onto or deployed from cord storage spools located inside the housing and a lanyard control mechanism. The lanyard control mechanism applies a retracting force to each of the cord storage spools, the retracting force operational to reel the lanyard cord extending from the housing in a deployed state to the cord's respective cord storage spool and to enable a user draw out and deploy a fixed length of the lanyard cord from the cord's respective cord storage spool | 03-19-2015 |
20150097008 | LOCKABLE ATTACHMENT DEVICE FOR A MOBILE PHONE OR OTHER HAND HELD DEVICE - An attachment device secures attaching a handheld device, such as a mobile phone or tablet. The device has a first connecting element connecting it to the handheld device and a second connecting element for securing it, e.g. to a beltloop, handbag or user's wrist. A tether cord is stored in a housing, may be withdrawn from the housing, and has a free end connected to one of the first and second connecting elements with the other connected to the housing. A retraction device, such as a spring, in the housing retracts the tether cord into the housing, A locking element may be provided for locking the tether relative to the housing. The spring can be strong enough to take the full weight of the device with the phone, while preventing the tether cord from being pulled from the housing, to prevent the handheld device from being dropped, lost or misplaced. | 04-09-2015 |
20150289634 | REEL-CASE PHONE CASE - The present invention is a mobile device case with a retractable lanyard housed in a pocket-friendly profile. A novel feature provides for the lanyard to be releasably refracted into the housing in a one-two set-release scenario. | 10-15-2015 |
20150342328 | Ring Tool Holder - The present invention relates, in general, to a tool holing device consisting of a retraction mechanism capable of temporarily attaching to a tool to hold it conveniently accessible when needed, and out-of-the-way when not needed. This device is also capable of docking such that the user can control where he or she would like a tool to be held. | 12-03-2015 |
20160050774 | RETRACTABLE STORAGE SYSTEM - A retractable storage system for a handheld electronic device includes a protective housing member operative shaped and sized to bound the handheld electronic device and enable wrapping around the handheld electronic device. At least one accessory station structured is on the housing member, and has an aperture to arrest and dispense an accessory item. At least one storage chamber is structured on the housing member to store the accessory item. The protective housing member has a first housing part and a second housing part which combine to form one protective housing member. | 02-18-2016 |
20160058161 | TAPE DISPENSING CASE - A tape dispensing case is provided. The tape dispensing case may include a base that has a sidewall extending from an outer perimeter of the base. The tape dispensing case may further include a cap that releasably attaches to the base. A housing is formed in between the base, the sidewall, and the cap. A spindle is fixed within the housing. A core inner surface of a tape roll may fit over the spindle. A holster clip may be attached to the tape dispensing case so that a user may attach the tape dispensing case to themselves. | 03-03-2016 |
20160192767 | RETRACTABLE STRAP SYSTEM | 07-07-2016 |
20170231375 | HAND-TOOL RETRACTOR COVER HAVING INCREASED DROPPED TOOL HOLDING STRENGTH | 08-17-2017 |