Package and article carriers – Carried by animate bearer – Article supported on horizontally extending member
Reexamination Certificate
2001-07-30
2003-01-21
Cronin, Stephen K. (Department: 3727)
Package and article carriers
Carried by animate bearer
Article supported on horizontally extending member
C224S200000, C224S272000, C224S676000, C224S678000, C224S904000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06508390
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention is a belt-mounted holder for spackle items. More particularly, the invention is an item that is removably attachable to a belt of a user, and functions to hold a hawk or spackle device so that the user does not have to put the item down while working. The holder is preferably constructed of simple metals or plastics, and consists of two main panels that are hingedly attached. A generally vertical panel is affixed to the user's belt area and stays against the user's body. The second panel folds down from the first panel to a position parallel to the ground. The panel folds and stays in such a position through usage of a spring loaded mechanism. Located on the second panel is a hole of sufficient diameter to receive the handle portion of the hawk.
Importantly, the invention is of sufficient length to allow the hawk to securely sit without interfering with the user's body. In addition, the holder is small enough in size for the user's elbow to clear the item when in use. Regarding additional features, the present invention may include a hook or holding means for other tools, such as a scraper, blade, or other item. In total, the present invention provides a convenient and inexpensive way for one to hold spackle items on their person while working—including on ladders or scaffolding—without the user having to constantly put the hawk down and rotate it as spackle runs from one edge of the item to another.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Numerous innovations for tool and implement-holding devices have been provided in the prior art that are described as follows. Even though these innovations may be suitable for the specific individual purposes to which they address, they differ from the present invention as hereinafter contrasted. The following is a summary of those prior art patents most relevant to the invention at hand, as well a description outlining the differences between the features of the present invention and those of the prior art.
1. U.S. Pat. No. 5,358,161, Invented by Perugini, Entitled “Belt Mounted Spackle Pan Holder”
The patent to Perugini describes a spackle pall holder for holding a spackle pan having a closed bottom end, an open top end, and inclined peripheral walls. The holder is an open top holder having inclined peripheral walls, a bottom wall, and a clip assembly located on one of the inclined peripheral walls of the holder adjacent to the open top. The clip assembly enables the holder to be detachably attached to the belt of a person. The clip should be large enough and of suitable construction to ensure that the weight of the holder, the pan, and the spackle compound contained within the pan are adequately secured to the belt. The holder has a shape approximating that of the spackle pan to provide a frictional engagement therebetween. Alternatively, the inclination of the peripheral walls of the spackle pan is greater than that of the side walls of the holder to substantially eliminate friction therebetween. Preferably, the peripheral walls of the holder are provided with openings to ensure that a spackle pan is used in combination with the holder and that the holder is not used in substitution of a spackle pan. The pan, upon engagement with the holder, extends approximately one inch above the top of the holder to enable the user to easily grasp and remove the pan therefrom.
2. U.S. Pat. No. 5,489,051, Invented by Robinson, Entitled “Painter's Pouch”
The patent to Robinson describes a gravity responsive apparatus for the carriage of paint and paint application related tools suspended upon the hip of a painter which consists of a hip-supported, belt-attached base member which is flexibly attached by means of a separable ball and socket joint to a freely swinging sealable paint container and fitted tool carrier. Use of the device allows a painter to easily and safely scale ladders and scaffolds without danger of paint spillage and upon arrival at the place of application of paint to simply flip open and fold back the hinged, gasketed cover for access to the paint supply. A variety of painters preparation and application tools may be carried in the integral tool rack which is a part of the apparatus. The freely swinging construction allows the painter to assume almost any position without the probability of paint spillage or tool droppage and being fabricated of a smooth, seamless material, is readily cleanable and requires little care or maintenance.
3. U.S. Pat. No. 4,363,433, Invented by Jaques, entitled “Painter's Holster”
The patent to Jacques describes a painter's holster including loops for attaching the holster to a belt, a substantially rectangular paint reservoir having a top opening downwardly beveled from back to front for convenient brush access to the reservoir, a V-shaped paint brush container secured to an external side of the reservoir to hold a paint brush securely and to prevent drying of the paint on the brush. The holster may also contain a second paint brush container on an opposite side, identical to the first brush container, and may further include a sponge brush applicator container on the front external wall of the reservoir.
4. U.S. Pat. No. 6,213,365, Invented by Stocke et al., Entitled “Painter's Utility Belt”
The patent to Stocke et al. describes a painter's utility belt 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.
5. U.S. Design Pat. No. 311,672, Invented by Johnson, Entitled “Putty Holder”
The design patent to Johnson depicts an ornamental design for a putty holder, as shown.
6. U.S. Pat. No. 5,609,282, Invented by Melanson, Entitled “Belt-Mounted Receptacles And Tote Tray Therefor”
The patent to Melanson describes a tote tray with a carrying handle having a number of openings in its upper surface. Held securely within each opening is a rigid receptacle having an open top and closed sides and bottom. A belt clip is connected along one side so that the receptacle can be clipped to the belt for a worker to carry about a readily available supply of small items such as fasteners on the job. A supply of various styles and sizes of small items is conveniently carried to the job site in the tote tray, and whatever is needed is then clipped to the belt for as long as required. The tote tray is supplied with a belt clip engaging element adjacent each opening. The belt clip is springably engaged thereto when the receptacle is inserted into the opening. This provides more secure holding of the receptacle in the tray. The clip engaging element is arranged to position the clip along an outer vertical side of the tray so that the receptacle may be more easily grasped by the clip to keep the fingers away from contact with the items in the receptacle.
7. U.S. Pat. No. 4,303,188, Invented by Calabrese, Entitled “Drywall And Plastering Knife Caddy”
In the patent to Calabrese, there is disclosed a knife caddy and more particularly a caddy
Brevard Maerema W.
Cronin Stephen K.
Karpati Thomas E.
Karpati Thomas E.
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