Package and article carriers – Carried by animate bearer – Article held by receiver
Reexamination Certificate
2000-02-23
2001-04-10
Vidovich, Gregory M. (Department: 3727)
Package and article carriers
Carried by animate bearer
Article held by receiver
C224S223000, C224S662000, C224S682000, C224S683000, C224S684000, C224S250000, C224S904000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06213365
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to utility belts for carrying tools on a person.
2. Prior Art
Utility belts are well known for carrying tools and accessories for various types of work. Some are specifically designed for painting work. A painter's utility belt disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,489,051 to Robinson is comprised of a hip plate attached to a waist strap. A rigid housing is pivotally attached to the hip plate. The housing is provided with holes for receiving tools, and a receptacle for receiving paint. The housing is rigid and extends far out from the hip, so that it may impede arm movements when walking, and it may catch on the steps when climbing a ladder. The paint receptacle can only carry one paint, and it must be cleaned before carrying another paint. The deep interior of the paint receptacle is inconvenient to clean. No lumbar support is provided by the narrow strap for preventing back injury. It does not carry all the equipment necessary for surface preparation and paint application work, so the painter may have to frequently interrupt work to fetch additional tools. Having to fetch missing tools when working on a tall ladder can be particularly inconvenient.
Another painter's utility belt disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,385,281 to Byrd is comprised of an apron attached to a waist strap. Pockets are provided on the apron for holding tools, and smaller straps are attached to the waist strap for holding paint cans and caulking guns. The paint cans are positioned at the front of the painter, so that it may get in the way when going up or down a ladder. Carrying the heavy paint cans at the painter's front causes stress which may injure the back. The horizontal paint can strap may allow a heavy can to slip out and spill paint. It also does not carry enough tools.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, objects of the present painter's utility belt are:
to carry a plurality of paints in a plurality of interchangeable paint pockets;
to have paint pockets that are easily cleaned;
to securely carry a paint can, caulking gun, tape, or other accessories;
to generally carry all the equipment necessary for surface preparation as well as paint application work;
to distribute the load of paint and tools evenly on the user;
to not obstruct arm movements;
to provide lumbar support for preventing back injury;
to be adjustable for fitting different waist sizes; and
to be durable and comfortable.
Further objects of the present invention will become apparent from a consideration of the drawings and ensuing description.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A painter's utility belt is comprised of an elongated sash with a widened middle portion embedded with lumbar support inserts. The ends of the sash are releasably attached by a buckle on an adjustable strap. A strip of reinforcing webbing is attached longitudinally on the sash. Loops are formed along the webbing for holding tools, such as a scraper and screwdrivers. A pocket is centered on the sash for holding a sanding block. A pair of vertical loops closed with buckles are attached near the ends of the sash for holding caulking guns, tape, or paint cans. A pair of D-rings are attached to the webbing near the opposite ends for holding a hammer, a rag, etc. A pair of combination pockets are releasably attached to the sash in positions corresponding to the hip positions on the user. The combination pockets are each comprised of a paint pocket lined with a liquid resistant material for holding paint, and a plurality of tool pockets for holding tools. Each combination pocket also includes loops for holding pail hooks, spray gun handles, cell phones, pagers, etc. Thus the belt can hold enough paint and tools for surface preparation as well as paint application work.
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Stein Ronald B.
Stocke David
Lo Jack
Vidovich Gregory M.
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