Rigid frame tool belt assembly
US6193122A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45F5/1575
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A rigid frame tool belt assembly for suspending one or more multiple tool holders. The rigid frame tool belt assembly holds the tool holders out and away from a workman's body. The belt assembly allows for free and unobstructed movement of the body when wearing the belt assembly. The belt assembly includes a belt with attached rigid frame. The belt is secured around the workman's waist. The belt is of a wide padded design for the workman's comfort while supporting the weight of the tool holders from the rigid frame. The belt also has a quick attach and detach buckle with male and female members. The male and female members are releasably attached to extension straps. The straps are attached to opposite ends of the belt. The length of the extension straps is adjustable, from the belt to the male and female members, therefore allowing adjustment for different workman waist sizes. The rigid frame is also adjustable in size for different workman waist sizes. This feature enables the workman to keep the tool holders at the same distance from his body while accommodating different waist sizes. Also the adjustable rigid frame enables the tool holder to hold a large number of tools in one …
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