Ratchet type pocket clip

Details Ratchet type pocket clip Ratchet type pocket clip

2007-06-08

2011-10-04

Larson, Justin (Department: 3782)

Package and article carriers

Carried by animate bearer

Clip or hook attaching article carrier to support means on...

C224S667000, C224S666000, C024S003120

Reexamination Certificate

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08028873

ABSTRACT:
A pocket clip is attached at a first end to a tool such as a folding knife. A roller assembly is provided at a second end of the clip with a portion extending toward the tool. The roller assembly includes a ratchet wheel between a pair of elastomeric roller wheels. A pawl engages the ratchet wheel and limits rotation of the roller assembly such that the assembly rotates in one direction around an axis transverse to a longitudinal axis of the tool, and resists rotation in an opposite direction. When the tool is positioned in a user's pocket, a panel of the pocket engages the roller assembly, which rotates substantially freely, permitting the pocket panel to slide easily between the pocket clip and the surface of the tool. However, the roller assembly resists movement of the pocket panel in the opposite direction, holding the tool securely in the pocket.

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patent: 6695512 (2004-02-01), Sutherland
patent: 2002/0083558 (2002-07-01), Tsou

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