Hand tool lanyard system

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2001-05-23

2002-12-03

Sandy, Robert J. (Department: 3677)

Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.

Article holder attachable to apparel or body

C024S003110, C024S003130, C242S379200

Reexamination Certificate

active

06487756

ABSTRACT:

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention addresses the problem of how a worker can securely retain his or her hand tools, especially when working at elevated locations.
SUMMARY
The invention is a combination comprising a hand tool and a detachable lanyard attached to the hand tool. The lanyard comprises a length of flexible cable having an anchor end and a free end. The anchor end has a housing with a spring-mounted rotatable spool disposed within the housing so that the length of flexible cable is retractable by the rotation of the rotatable spool. The free end having a free end attachment mechanism for removably attaching the free end to the hand tool.


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