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Holster for stick electrodes

US8616426B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 2010
Grant dateDec 31, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D77/02
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention includes a mountable holster for a package of stick electrodes and methods for mounting electrodes to an operator. In a particular embodiment, a mountable holster includes an electrode storage cavity extending longitudinally between a top receiving end and a bottom retaining end, a first surrounding member extending laterally about a perimeter of the electrode storage cavity, the first surrounding member forming the top receiving end of the holster; a pair of vertical members each extending longitudinally about the cavity along opposite sides of the cavity between the first surrounding strap and the bottom retaining end; a leg band extending from the holster and configured to be secured about a leg of an operator; and, a belt mount extending from the holster and configured to be secured to a belt of the operator.

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