CA2048475A1 - Hand mounted case for darts and tools - Google Patents

Hand mounted case for darts and tools

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CA2048475A1
CA2048475A1 CA 2048475 CA2048475A CA2048475A1 CA 2048475 A1 CA2048475 A1 CA 2048475A1 CA 2048475 CA2048475 CA 2048475 CA 2048475 A CA2048475 A CA 2048475A CA 2048475 A1 CA2048475 A1 CA 2048475A1
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hand
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David D. Ladd
Peter Motem
Sean Gambles
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Ogawaho Holdings & Investments Inc
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OGAWAHO HOLDINGS & INVESTMENTS INC.
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Abstract

ABSTRACT
A hand mounted case, quiver or holder for darts or small tools is provided which includes an elongate backing member having a top surface and a bottom surface. Sheaths and retaining loops are provided on the top surface for receiving and holding darts or tools therein. The sheaths are angled with respect to each other, converging together at the closed ends thereof so that when darts are stored in the quiver the flights are spaced apart. The quiver or case includes an adjustable wrist strap connected at a first end of the backing member and extending transversely thereto. A
palm strap is connected at one end to an opposite second end of the backing member. The other end of the palm strap is adjustably connected to the wrist strap. The quiver holder is attached to the back of a user's hand by slipping the palm strap between the index finger and the thumb. The longitudinal central axis of the quiver is arranged at an acute angle to the centreline of the hand defined by the centre finger. The bottom surface of the backing member rests on the back of the hand. The wrist strap is then fastened about the wrist to secure the quiver in place. The preferred device can fig snugly on one's hand to prevent flopping.

Description

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The present invention relates generally to holders or cases for carrying or holding darts or tools, and in particular to quivers or holders for transporting and storing darts.
The game of darts is a popular sport and there exists many variations of the game. When darts are provided - with the game itselE they are usually stored and carried in some form of dart holder such as a box, wallet or other container. Alternatively, many individuals who participate in darts generally own or provide their own personalized darts which are of a design most suited to their particular style. During the playing of darts, a participant is generally required to carry their darts in some fashion which renders them readily accessible while maintaining them out of harms way.
One known method of carrying and transporting darts is to use a dart case adapted to be attached to the belt of the user. A carrying case of this type is shown in U.S. Patent No. 4,773,578 issued September 27, 1988 to Richard A. Braun. This type of arrangement is awkward since the user is somewhat restricted in movement, for example, being unable to bend over due to the presence of the case.
The subject invention provides a hand quiver or hand case for holding darts and related accessories or for holding other objects such as small tools.
The subject invention provides a hand mounted case for holding small elongate objects such as darts and tools and includes a holder member having a front surface and a 2~8~7~

back surface, the holder member provided with holding means located on the front surface thereof for holding at least one small object. The quiver or case includes strap securing means attached to the holder for securing the holder to a hand of a user with a porti.on of the back surface of the holder member adapted to be held in contact against the back of the hand of the user.
Embodiments of the invention will now be described by way of e~ample only with reference to the drawings, in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a hand quiver for darts according to the subject invention;
Figure 2 is a top view of the quiver of Figure 1;
Figure 3 is a bottom view, of the lower portion of the quiver of Figure 1;
Figure ~ is an end view of the quiver of the subject invention looking from the distal end thereof;
Figure 5 is a detail view of the central portion of another embodiment of the wrist strap;
Figure 6 is a detail side view showing how the end of the palm strap is connected to the wrist strap;
Figure 7 is a detail front view again showing how the end of the palm strap is connected to the wrist strap using a buckle;
Figure 8 is a view similar to Figure 1 but illustrating another embodiment of the invention where the darts point towards the user's thumb; and 2 ~ 7 ~

Figure 9 is a view similar to Figure 1 but showing a third embodiment of the invention adapted to hold small elongate tools.
Referring to Figures 1 and 2, a hand mounted quiver or case for darts or small, elongate tools is shown generally at 10 and includes a holder member 12 for holding darts or tools. Holder 12 includes an elongate, leather backing member 14 having a first end portion 16 and an opposite second end portion 18. Located on the front or top surface of backing 14 is a leather tapered member 20 which is secured to member 14 along seams 22 thereby forming two or more and preferably three sheaths or receiving slots 24, 26 and 28 for receiving the pointed end portions of darts therein (not shown). Seams 22 are angled in such a way that they converge toward the first end 16 of holder 12 so that sheaths 24, 26 and 28 also converge toward the first end of holder 12. Backing 14 could alternatively be fabricated from other materials beside leather including plastic and heavy reinforced cloth, to mention just a few.
Holder 12 is provided with a flexible, elastic band 30 which is stitched to backing member 14 via stitching 22 applied in four positions as shown in Figure 2. Five adjacent retaining loops 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40 are thereby formed which extend transversely across the front of backing 14. The middle three loops 34, 36 and 38 are spaced above sheaths 24, 26 and 28 respectively with the latter three sheaths aligned each one with a loop. Band 30 is preferably fabricated of any suitable elastic material so that the loop 7 ~

may accommodate any sized darts. Non-elastic materials may be used for band 30, such as leather or plastic, when certain darts having a known diameter substantially the same as the loop diameter are to be stored in quiver 10.
Holder member 12 includes a tapered leather end member 42 attached to distal end 16 along the outer peripheral edge portion thereof by further stitching 23. A
pocket 44 is formed between the combination of the member 20 and backing member 14 and end member 42.
Referring to Figure 3, backing 14 is provided with a sleeve member 50 secured to the back surface thereof at the distal end 16 via the aforementioned stitching 23 and the stitching 22 along the top, thereby forming a retaining loop 52. Quiver 10 is secured to the user's hand by means of a hand harness that includes a wrist strap 54 which extends through loop 52 and which is provided with a fastening means 56 at one end for fastening the other end of strap 54 thereto. The preferred form of fastening means 56 is a buckle as shown.
As shown in Figure 5, the central portion of wrist strap 54' may be provided with serrated edges 57 on one or both sides. These serrations help to hold the strap from moving in the loop 52, particularl~ when the strap is pulled to form an angle with the central axis of the loop 52.
Those skilled in the art will appreciate that wrist strap 54 may be permanently attached to backing 14, for example, by stitching or alternatively strap 54 may be temporarily fixed thereto using dome connectors.

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Fastening means 56 may be a standard buckle or alternatively it may be any other suitable connector such as VELCRO (trade mark) connectors or dome connectors. Figure 4 illustrates an embodiment of the strap 54 with a loop VEL~RO-type connector 61 at one end and a hook VELCRO-type connector 63 at the other end.
The hand harness for the case 10 also includes a palm strap 58 permanently secured at one end to the top or second end portion 18 and having an end 60 provided with holes to detachably connect to a standard buckle 62. The buckle 62 is connected to the strap 54 by means of loop member 71. The preferred fastener for strap 58 is the buckle shown in Figures 6 and 7 but alternatively it could be any suitable fastening means such as VELCRO (trade mark) connectors or dome connectors. The illustrated loop member 71 is a short piece o~ strap that is bent twice and secured with a metal stud 80.
Referring to Figure 1, darts 70 can be stored in quiver 10 by inserting a dart through one of loops 34, 36 or 38 and guiding the sharpened tip into the sheath corresponding to that particular loop. Since sheaths 24, 26 and 28 converge, the ends of the darts having the flights attached thereto are spaced apart. The flights are not shown on the darts 70 of Figure 1 for ease of illustration.
Spare dart shafts may be retained by end loops 32 and 40 while spare flights may be stored in pocket 44.
Quiver 10 is preferably secured to the user's hand (preferably the hand not being used to throw the darts) by _ 5 2 ~ 7 ~

inserting wrist strap 54 through the loop member 71 and placing the quiver 10 on the back of the hand with palm strap 58 being received between the index finger 73 and the thumb 75 so that the longitudinal central axis X of the quiver extends at an angle to the centreline ~ of the hand defined by the outstretched centre finger 77 of the hand.
Wrist strap 54 is then fastened securely about the user's wrist whereupon palm strap 58 may be connected to the buckle 62 and adjusted for maximum comfort. Alternatively, palm strap 58 could be received between the index finger and the middle finger if this arrangement is found to be more comfortable by the user. The quiver of the subject invention may be readily worn on either hand by rearranging the wrist strap (if required).
It will be appreciated that by strapping quiver 10 to the back of either hand in the manner disclosed herein, the user still has the full advantage of being able to use the hand for gripping and holding other objects with little interference from the quiver. The use of the present quiver avoids the need to lay one's darts down on a table or other surface where they could be damaged, soiled, or possibly stolen.
Figure 8 illustrates another embodiment of the hand quiver of the invention. This embodiment also includes a holder member 12' which includes an elongate, leather backing member 1~' having a first end portion 16 which is rounded, and, when the quiver is mounted on one's hand, is positioned adjacent the base of the thumb. As in the first 2 ~ 7 ~

embodiment, there is a leather, tapered member 20' which is secured to member 14' in a described manner to form three sheathes or receiving slots for the pointed ends of the darts.
The holder 12' is also provided with a flexible, elastic band 30' which is stuck to the backing member and which forms five adjacent retaining loops 32', 3g', 36', 38' and 40'. The holder member 12' also includes a tapered leather end member 42' attached to the end 16. A pocket 44' suitable for extra dart flights is formed behind the member 42'.
The quiver 10' is also secured to a user's hand by means of a hand harness that includes the wrist strap 54.
In this embodiment, the palm strap 58' extends from the end 16 while the wrist strap is secured to the lower end portion 18'. It will appreciated that in this embodiment, the ends of the darts which may have flights attached thereto, extend generally away from the fingers and thumb of the hand. This arrangement may be more convenient for some dart players than the arrangement shown in Figure 1. The arrangement of Figure 8 may also have a better appearance and there is possibly less likelihood that the flights of the darts, when they are in the case, could inadvertently hit one's face or other sensitive area.
Figure 9 illustrates a third embodiment of the invention, an embodiment designed to hold small tools. In the illustrated embodiment, the case 100 includes a holder member 102 for holding tools such as small, elongate 2~3~7~
screwdrivers 104 and small pliers or punch. Except as described hereinafter, the case 100 is constructed in substantially the same manner as the case 10 of Figure 1.
In this embodiment, there is a somewhat larger, tapered leather end member 108 attached near the end 110 of the case by means of stitching 112. The end member 108 forms a tapered sleeve 11~ which is open at both ends. In this way, the end 116 of the pliers can project out of one end of the sleeve.
Although not as preferred as a leather strap, the palm strap 58 can be made from an elastic material which avoids the need for any adjustment of the palm strap. The use of a elastic palm strap may however cause the harness to be less snug and to not fit as well on some users.
While the present invention has been described and illus~rated with respect to the preferred and alternative embodiments, it will be appreciated that numerous variations of these embodiments may be made without departing from the scope of the invention, which is defined in the appended claims.

Claims (20)

1. A hand mounted case for small elongate objects such as darts or tools, comprising:
a holder member provided with means for holding at least one small, elongate object, the holder member having a front surface and a back surface, the holding means located on the front surface thereof; and elongate, flexible securing means attached to said holder member for securing said holding member to a hand of a user with at least a portion of the back surface held in contact with the back of the hand of said user.
2. A hand mounted case according to claim 1 wherein the securing means is adjustable.
3. A hand mounted case according to claim 1 wherein the holding means includes a plurality of side-by-side sheaths defining small receptacles for receiving therein ends of said objects and retaining loops attached to the holder member on the front side thereof at a position spaced from said sheaths for securing central portions of said objects to said holder member.
4. A hand mounted case according to claim 3 wherein said holding means are capable of holding several darts and said case includes further retaining loops for dart accessories located adjacent said retaining loops for attaching dart accessories to said holder member.
5. A hand mounted case according to claim 3 wherein the holder member includes an elongate backing member having a first end and an opposite second end, the securing means includes a first strap provided with first adjustable fastening means, the first strap attached to the first end of the holder member and extending generally transversely to the holder member, and including a second strap secured at one end to the second end of said elongate holder and extending generally in the lengthwise direction of said backing member, the opposed end of said second strap provided with second adjustable fastening means for attaching said second strap to said first strap, wherein the holder is attached to the user's hand by resting the back surface of the holder on the back portion of said hand with the second end of said holder oriented towards the fingers, sliding the second strap between the user's index finger and his thumb, wrapping the first strap around the wrist of said hand and fastening together the ends thereof, and adjusting said second strap accordingly.
6. A hand mounted case according to claim 5 wherein said first and second fastening means include buckles.
7. A hand mounted case according to claim 5 wherein said first and second fastening means include VELCRO-type connectors.
8. A hand mounted case according to claim 5 where one of the fastening means includes a buckle.
9. A hand mounted case according to claim 1, 2 or 5 wherein said holder member is fabricated from leather.
10. A hand mounted case according to claim 5 wherein the holder means includes three sheaths and three object retaining loops, each of said retaining loops spaced from and in line with a respective one of said sheaths.
11. A hand mounted case according to claim 5 or 10 wherein the sheaths are angled with respect to one another in such a way that the longitudinal axes of said sheaths converge towards the first end of said holder member so that objects held in said sheaths are angled with respect to each other.
12. A hand mounted case according to claim 10 wherein the holder member includes a pocket located on the front surface of the holder member for holding dart flights.
13. A hand mounted case for two or more elongate objects such as darts, comprising:

a holder having means for holding two or more elongate objects, said holder having a front and a back; and means for securing said holder to a hand of a user so that at least a portion of the back of said holder rests against the back of the user's hand, said securing means including a wrist strap adapted to extend the wrist of the user and a second strap that is connected to said holder, and is adapted to extend between two fingers of the user's hand, said second strap being connected to said wrist strap during use of said case.
14. A hand mounted case according to claim 13 wherein said wrist strap is connected to said holder adjacent a first end of said holder and said second strap is connected to said holder at an opposite second end of said holder.
15. A hand mounted case according to claim 13 wherein said holding means includes two or more side-by-side sheaths for receiving end sections of said objects and two or more retaining loops attached to the front of the holder at a position spaced from said sheaths, said loops being adapted to secure central portions of said elongate objects.
16. A hand mounted case according to any one of claims 13 to 15 wherein said holding means is capable of securely holding two or more darts.
17. A hand mounted case according to any one of claims 13 to 15 wherein said holding means is capable of securely holding two or more darts and including additional means for holding dart accessories.
18. A hand mounted case for two or more darts comprising:
a holder having means for holding two or more darts, said holder having a front and a back; and elongate, flexible means for securing said holder to a hand of a user so that at least a portion of the back of said holder rests against the back of the user's hand.
19. A hand mounted case according to claim 18 wherein said securing means include first and second straps, said first strap adapted to extend around the wrist of the user and said second strap being connected to one end of said holder and adapted to extend between two fingers of the user's hand.
20. A hand mounted case according to claim 19 wherein said first strap is connected to said holder at the end thereof opposite said one end and said second strap is connected to said first strap during use of said case.
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Cited By (2)

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US5542588A (en) * 1995-03-03 1996-08-06 Sison; John P. C. Adjustable pen holder
US5894971A (en) * 1998-02-02 1999-04-20 Huang; Te Chien Tool holder for attaching tools to user's hand

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5542588A (en) * 1995-03-03 1996-08-06 Sison; John P. C. Adjustable pen holder
US5894971A (en) * 1998-02-02 1999-04-20 Huang; Te Chien Tool holder for attaching tools to user's hand

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