CA3188585A1 - Multi-layer implement holder - Google Patents

Abstract

A multi-layer implement holder for removably retaining usable implements on a base object comprises an object-engaging lower layer, and an intermediate layer. comprising one of either the hooks or the loops of a hook-and-loop fastening system. The intermediate layer is retained in place on the object-engaging lower layer. An outer layer comprises the other one of the hooks or the loops of a hook-and-loop fastening system. The outer layer is retained in place on the intermediate layer. There is at least one implement holder secured to the outer layer. The usable implements are contained in removable and replaceable relation on the multi-layer implement holder by the at least one implement holder.

Description

MULTI-LAYER IMPLEMENT HOLDER
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to implement holders for receiving implements thereon, so as to protect the surface of an object that the implement holder is resting on, typically while the object is being worked on, and/or to be worn by a user.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] When working on various objects, such as performing maintenance or assembly, it is very difficult to have all the immediately necessary implements immediately at hand and conveniently presented. Further, it is quite easy to misplace these necessary implements. This situation maybe encountered when working on mechanical devices, electronic devices, electromechanical devices, and in many other situations.
In a work type environment or even in a hobby type environment, proper organization leads to a job well done in a minimum amount of time. Accordingly, the organization and ready availability of tools and parts is very important.

[0003] The known prior art devices are set forth below.

[0004] United States Patent No. 5,842,584, issued December 1, 1998 to Baird and entitled Strap-On Drill Paraphernalia Holding System and Method, discloses a belt for Date Regue/Date Received 2023-02-05 storing elongated articles and a method for forming the same. The belt attaches to a planar surface or to a power tool, and includes a pad sewn to a strap. The pad includes a two-ply hook-and-loop fastener and an elastic member. The elastic member urges the two hook-and-loop plies into engagement, and the elongated article can be stored between the two hook-and-loop plies. The elastic member and the first hook-and-loop ply are gathered relative to the second hook-and-loop ply. The method includes laterally sewing the elastic member to the first hook-and-loop ply, cutting the first hook-and-loop ply, stretching the elastic member, longitudinally sewing the elastic member to the first hook-and-loop ply while the former is stretched, laterally sewing the elastic member and the first hook-and-loop ply to the second hook-and-loop ply to form the pad, and sewing the pad to the strap to form the belt. The longitudinal sewing gathers the elastic member and the first hook-and-loop ply into a plurality of sleeves, which store elongated items.

[0005] United States Patent No. 8,642,870B1, issued February 4, 2014 to Rosa and entitled Mat And Carrier For An Object, discloses a mat for engaging an object. A surface supports the mat. The mat comprises a flexible sheet defining a top surface, a bottom surface and an outer edge. A gripper layer is coupled to the bottom surface for resisting displacement of the flexible sheet relative to the surface. A top hook and loop layer is coupled to the top surface of the flexible sheet. An object hook and loop layer is coupled to the object. The top hook and loop layer and the object hook and loop layer interlock for coupling the object to the flexible sheet.

[0006] United States Patent No. 8,875,314 B1, issued February 4, 2014 to Panetta Date Recue/Date Received 2023-02-05 and entitled Tool Kit Vest Assembly, discloses a tool kit vest assembly that securely holds and provides easy access to tools, allows for adjustment of the vest, and provides ventilation to dissipate heat. The assembly includes a flexible panel having a first end and a second end. An aperture is positioned in the panel between the first end and the second end and between a pair of lateral sides of the panel. A dorsal portion of the panel extends from the aperture to the first end of the panel. A pocket is coupled to the panel. A flap is coupled to the pocket and is positionable between an opened position and a closed position. An interior fastener couples the flap to the pocket when the flap is in the closed position. An exterior fastener couples the flap to the panel when the flap is in the opened position.

[0007]
United States Patent No. 11,358,410 B2, issued June 14, 2022 to Mwamlima, and entitled Artwork Magnetic Hook And Loop Backdrop, discloses an artistic magnetic or hook and loop backdrop is disclosed which hangs over an artist's easel for display which makes it easier to cleanup! It works differently than other products on the market because it is a light matted-art magnetic display, as opposed to a heavier cloth canvas. Additionally, this product allows for two interior LED strip lights to be placed on the backdrop so that the display tent can be illuminated without the use of bulky lighting.
The artist does not need to stack the canvas in bins or boxes with the Artwork Magnetic Backdrop and can instead roll the backdrop up for easy portability. Ideally, there will be small pockets in the backdrop to store magnets so that the artist can easily access them before hanging new projects. Additionally, this product has been used to hang light weight 8x10", 11x14", and 20x24" artwork through windy outdoor shows.

Date Recue/Date Received 2023-02-05

[0008] United States Published Patent Application No. 2020/0128944A1, published April 30, 2020 to Martinez-Rodriguez, and entitled Multitools Sleeve, discloses a tool-holding apparatus adapted for use on an arm that allows a user to easily store tools in a secure location on the individual's arm and retrieve them whenever necessary without having to go look for them. The apparatus allows for more productive work on a job site as tools and tool pieces are accesses for use in real-time. The apparatus further aids in preventing the tools and tool pieces from being misplaced.

[0009] It is an object of the present invention to provide a multi-layer implement holder for placing implements thereon during a work process.

[00010] It is an object of the present invention to provide a multi-layer implement holder for placing small implements thereon during a work process.

[00011] It is an object of the present invention to provide a multi-layer implement holder for placing small implements thereon during a work process, so as to protect the surface of an object that the multi-layer implement holder is resting on, typically while the object is being worked on.

[00012] It is an object of the present invention to provide a multi-layer implement holder for placing small implements thereon during a work process, wherein the multi-layer implement holder does not scratch the surface of an object being worked on.

Date Regue/Date Received 2023-02-05

[00013] It is an object of the present invention to provide a multi-layer implement holder for placing small implements thereon during a work process, wherein the implements are conveniently presented.

[00014] It is an object of the present invention to provide a multi-layer implement holder for placing small implements thereon during a work process, wherein the multi-layer implement holder precludes misplacement of the implements.

[00015] It is an object of the present invention to provide a mat for placing implements thereon during a work process.

[00016] It is an object of the present invention to provide a mat for placing small implements thereon during a work process.

[00017] It is an object of the present invention to provide a mat for placing small implements thereon during a work process, so as to protect the surface of an object that the mat is resting on, typically while the object is being worked on.

[00018] It is an object of the present invention to provide a mat for placing small implements thereon during a work process, wherein the mat does not scratch the surface of an object being worked on.

Date Regue/Date Received 2023-02-05

[00019] It is an object of the present invention to provide a mat for placing small implements thereon during a work process, wherein the implements are conveniently presented.

[00020] It is an object of the present invention to provide a mat for placing small implements thereon during a work process, wherein the mat precludes misplacement of the implements.

[00021] Other objects, advantages, features, and characteristics of the present invention, as well as methods of operation and functions of the related elements of the structure, and the combination of parts and economies of manufacture, will become more apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description and the appended claims with reference to the accompanying drawings, the latter of which is briefly described herein below.

[00022] It is an object of the present invention to provide a wearable article for placing implements thereon during a work process.

[00023] It is an object of the present invention to provide a wearable article for placing small implements thereon during a work process.

[00024] It is an object of the present invention to provide a wearable article for placing small implements thereon during a work process, wherein the implements are Date Regue/Date Received 2023-02-05 conveniently presented.

[00025] It is an object of the present invention to provide a wearable article for placing small implements thereon during a work process, wherein the wearable article precludes misplacement of the implements.
PRIOR ART

[00026] The most relevant known prior art is discussed below.

[00027] United States issued Patent No. 5,842,584 issued December 1, 1998, to Baird, and entitled Strap-On Drill Paraphernalia Holding System and Method, discloses a belt for storing elongated articles and a method for forming the same. The belt attaches to a planar surface or to a power tool, and includes a pad sewn to a strap. The pad includes a two-ply hook-and-loop fastener and an elastic member. The elastic member urges the two hook-and-loop plies into engagement, and the elongated article can be stored between the two hook-and-loop plies. The elastic member and the first hook-and-loop ply are gathered relative to the second hook-and-loop ply. The method includes laterally sewing the elastic member to the first hook-and-loop ply, cutting the first hook-and-loop ply, stretching the elastic member, longitudinally sewing the elastic member to the first hook-and-loop ply while the former is stretched, laterally sewing the elastic member and the first hook-and-loop ply to the second hook-and-loop ply to form the pad, and sewing Date Regue/Date Received 2023-02-05 the pad to the strap to form the belt. The longitudinal sewing gathers the elastic member and the first hook-and-loop ply into a plurality of sleeves, which store elongated items.

[00028] United States issued Patent No. 8,642,870 issued February 4, 2014, to Rosa, and entitled Mat and Carrier for an Object, discloses a mat for engaging an object.
A surface supports the mat. The mat comprises a flexible sheet defining a top surface, a bottom surface and an outer edge. A gripper layer is coupled to the bottom surface for resisting displacement of the flexible sheet relative to the surface. A top hook and loop layer is coupled to the top surface of the flexible sheet. An object hook and loop layer is coupled to the object. The top hook and loop layer and the object hook and loop layer interlock for coupling the object to the flexible sheet.

[00029] United States issued Patent No. 8,875,314 issued November 4, 2014, to Panetta, and entitled Tool Kit Vest Assembly, discloses a tool kit vest assembly that securely holds and provides easy access to tools, allows for adjustment of the vest, and provides ventilation to dissipate heat. The assembly includes a flexible panel having a first end and a second end. An aperture is positioned in the panel between the first end and the second end and between a pair of lateral sides of the panel. A dorsal portion of the panel extends from the aperture to the first end of the panel. A pocket is coupled to the panel. A flap is coupled to the pocket and is positionable between an opened position and a closed position. An interior fastener couples the flap to the pocket when the flap is in the closed position. An exterior fastener couples the flap to the panel when the flap is in the opened position.

Date Recue/Date Received 2023-02-05

[00030] United States published Patent Application No. 2020/0128944 published April 30, 2020, to Martinez-Rodriguez, and entitled Multitools Sleeve, discloses a tool-holding apparatus adapted for use on an arm that allows a user to easily store tools in a secure location on the individual's arm and retrieve them whenever necessary without having to go look for them. The apparatus allows for more productive work on a job site as tools and tool pieces are accesses for use in real-time. The apparatus further aids in preventing the tools and tool pieces from being misplaced.

[00031] A worker's vest sold on www.amazon.com under the brand name of Gloryfire comprises a vest made from a fabric material. There are various pockets, loops, and other implements holders integrated thereinto.

[00032] An adjustable tactical vest sold on www.amazon.com under the brand name of Gloryfire comprises a vest made from a fabric material. Pieces of VelcroTM
are sewn thereon. Various pockets, loops, and other implements holders are integrated thereinto.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[00033] In accordance with one aspect of the present invention there is disclosed a novel multi-layer implement holder for removably retaining usable implements on a base object. The multi-layer implement holder comprises an object-engaging lower layer, and Date Regue/Date Received 2023-02-05 an intermediate layer comprising one of either the hooks or the loops of a hook-and-loop fastening system. The intermediate layer is retained in place on the object-engaging lower layer. There is also an outer layer comprising the other one of the hooks or the loops of a hook-and-loop fastening system. The outer layer is retained in place on the intermediate layer. There is at least one implement holder secured to the outer layer. The usable implements are contained in removable and replaceable relation on the multi-layer implement holder by the at least one implement holder.

[00034] In accordance with one aspect of the present invention there is disclosed a novel implement system comprising an object-engaging lower layer, and an intermediate layer comprising one of either the hooks or the loops of a hook-and-loop fastening system.
The intermediate layer is retained in place on the object-engaging lower layer. There is also an outer layer comprising the other one of the hooks or the loops of a hook-and-loop fastening system. The outer layer is retained in place on the intermediate layer. There is at least one implement holder secured to the outer layer. A plurality of usable implements are contained in removable and replaceable relation on the implement carrier by the at least one implement holder.

[00035] Other advantages, features and characteristics of the present invention, as well as methods of operation and functions of the related elements of the structure, and the combination of parts and economies of manufacture, will become more apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description and the appended claims with reference to the accompanying drawings, the latter of which is briefly described herein below.

Date Regue/Date Received 2023-02-05 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[00036] The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the apparatus according to the present invention, as to its structure, organization, use and method of operation, together with further objectives and advantages thereof, will be better understood from the following drawings in which a presently known embodiment of the invention will now be illustrated by way of example. It is expressly understood, however, that the drawings are for the purpose of illustration and description only and are not intended as a definition of the limits of the invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[00037] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a first illustrated embodiment of the multi-layer implement holder, specifically a multi-layer mat, according to the present invention, with a plurality of implements retained by the mat that is placed on an object being worked on;

[00038] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the first illustrated embodiment multi-layer implement holder, specifically a multi-layer mat, of Figure 1, with no implements retained by the mat that is placed on an object being worked on;

[00039] Figure 3 is an exploded side elevational view of the first illustrated embodiment multi-layer implement holder, specifically a multi-layer mat, of Figure 1;

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[00040] Figure 4 is a perspective view of a second illustrated embodiment of the multi-layer implement holder, specifically a wearable implement holder, according to the present invention, with a plurality of implements retained in place by the wearable implement holder;

[00041] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the second illustrated embodiment of the multi-layer implement holder, specifically a wearable implement holder, of Figure 4, with no implements retained thereon;

[00042] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the second illustrated embodiment of the multi-layer implement holder, specifically a wearable implement holder, of Figure 4, with a plurality of implements lying thereon but not actually in place;

[00043] Figure 7 is an exploded side elevational view of the second illustrated embodiment of the multi-layer implement holder, specifically a wearable implement holder, of Figure 4; and,

[00044] Figure 8 is a perspective view of the second illustrated embodiment of the multi-layer implement holder, specifically a wearable implement holder, of Figure 4, being worn on the forearm of a user and being used.

Date Regue/Date Received 2023-02-05 LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS AND COMPONENTS
100 multi-layer implement holder (multi-layer mat) 102 object 110 object-engaging lower layer 112 bottom surface 114 top surface 120 intermediate layer 122 bottom surface (hooks) 124 top surface (loops) 130 implement holder receiving strips 132 bottom surface (hooks) 134 top surface (loops) 140 implement holders 140a pen/pencil and/or "tap down" holder (loops) 140b tab holder 140c reader case 140d clip paper holder 140e zipper bag 140f pocket 142 hooks 150 implements 150a pens/pencils/taps Date Recue/Date Received 2023-02-05 150b tabs 150c readers 150d paper pad 150e tabs 150f pens/pencils/taps 200 multi-layer implement holder (wearable implement holder) 202 forearm 210 base layer 212 bottom surface 214 top surface 216 strap portion 218 co-operating slot 220 intermediate layer 222 bottom surface (hooks) 224 top surface (loops) 230 implement holder receiving strips 232 bottom surface (hooks) 234 top surface (loops) 240 implement holders 240a pen loops 240b tab holder 242 hooks Date Recue/Date Received 2023-02-05 250 implements 250a pencils 250b tabs 250c tap DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE ILLUSTRATED EMBODIMENTS

[00045] Reference will now be made to Figures 1 through 3, which show a first illustrated embodiment of the multi-layer implement holder according to the present invention, as indicated by the general reference numeral 100, specifically a multi-layer mat 100.

[00046] The multi-layer implement holder 100 according to the present invention is for supporting work implements 140 and the like safely on an object 102 being worked on, such as a vehicle 102, while protecting the vehicle 102. In the first illustrated embodiment, the multi-layer implement holder 100 is in the form of a multi-layer mat 100, and comprises an object-engaging lower layer 110, an intermediate layer 120, implement holder receiving strips 130, and a plurality of implement holders 140 on the implement holder receiving strips 130 for holding implements 150.

[00047] The object-engaging lower layer 110 has a bottom surface 112 and a top surface 114. The object-engaging lower layer 110 is typically a soft fibrous cloth with the Date Regue/Date Received 2023-02-05 bottom surface 112 being soft and non-scratching in order to safely engage the object 102 that the multi-layer implement holder 100 is resting on. The top surface 114 may be the loop portion of a hook-and-loop fastening material, or may be the merely the material of the object-engaging lower layer 110, as long as it has loops similar to those in a hook-and-loop fastening material, in order to be engaged by hooks of a hook-and-loop fastening material.

[00048] As illustrated, but not necessarily, the intermediate layer 120 is made of both portions of a hook-and-loop fastener material, with the hooks 122 facing downwardly to engage the loops of the top surface 112 of the object-engaging lower layer 110 and the loops 124 facing upwardly. The object-engaging lower layer 110 and the intermediate layer 120 are thereby readily separable and re-joinable each from the other.

[00049] As illustrated, but not necessarily, the implement holder receiving strips 130 have a bottom surface 132 that comprises the hooks of a hook-and-loop fastener material with the bottom surface (hooks) 132 facing downwardly to engage the top surface (loops) 124 of the intermediate layer 120. The top surface 134 of each of the implement holder receiving strips 130 may be the loops of a hook-and-loop fastener material. Accordingly, the implement holder receiving strips 130 may be moved to various suitable positions on the intermediate layer 120.

[00050] The implement holders 140 (140a ¨ 140f) are each made to suit the particular implements 150 (150a ¨ 150f) that they receive and retain. As illustrated, but Date Regue/Date Received 2023-02-05 not necessarily, the implement holders 140 have a bottom surface 142 that comprises the hooks of a hook-and-loop fastener material with the bottom surface (hooks) facing downwardly to engage the top surface (loops) 134 at the top surface of the implement holder receiving strips 130. Accordingly, the implement holders 140 are received and retained in removable and replaceable relation by the implement holder receiving strips 130. Accordingly, the implement holders 140 may be moved to various suitable positions on the implement holder receiving strips 130.

[00051] As seen in Figure 1, some of the implement holders include pen/pencil and/or "tap down" loops 140a, tab holder 140b, reader case 140c, clip paper holder 140d, zipper bag 140e, pen/pencil and/or "tap down" loops 140f, and so on. The implement holders 140 receive and retain or otherwise attach to a variety of implements 150 and are designed to permit easy access to the implements such as tools and a multitude of products designed for this system, such as pens/pencils/taps 150a, tabs 150b, readers 150c, a paper pad 150d, tabs 150e, and pens/pencils/taps 150f. As can be readily seen, the implements 150 are received and retained in removable and replaceable relation by the implement holders 140 in order to be readily available for use.

[00052] Alternatively, the implement holders 140 could be secured to the implement holder receiving strips 130 by any other suitable securing means such a suitable adhesive, sewing, and so on.

[00053] In use, the implements 150 are removed from the implement holders 140 in Date Regue/Date Received 2023-02-05 order to be used, and are subsequently replaced if desired. Further, the implement holders 140 may be moved to various suitable positions on the implement holder receiving strips 130, and the implement holder receiving strips 130 may be moved to various suitable positions on the intermediate layer 120.

[00054] Reference will not be made to Figures 5 through 8, which show a second illustrated embodiment of the multi-layer implement holder according to the present invention, as indicated by the general reference numeral 200, specifically a wearable multi-layer implement holder 200.

[00055] The implement holder 200 according to the present invention is for supporting work implements 240 and the like on a user, such as on the forearm 202 of a user. Additionally or alternatively, the implement holder 200 may take form that is suitable to be worn around the torso or the leg of a user. The implement holder 200 comprises a base layer 210, implement holder receiving strips 230, and a plurality of implement holders 240 on the implement receiving layer 230.

[00056] More specifically, the implement holder 200 comprises an object-engaging lower layer 210, an intermediate layer 220, implement holder receiving strips 230, and a plurality of implement holders 240 on the implement holder receiving strips 230 for holding implements 250.

[00057] The object-engaging lower layer 210 has a bottom surface 212 and a top Date Regue/Date Received 2023-02-05 surface 214. The object-engaging lower layer 210 is typically a soft fibrous cloth with the bottom surface 212 being soft and non-scratching in order to safely engage the object, namely the users forearm 202, that the multi-layer implement holder 200 is supported by. The top surface 214 may be the loop portion of a hook-and-loop fastening material, or may be the merely the material of the object-engaging lower layer 210, as long as it has loops similar to those in a hook-and-loop fastening material, in order to be engaged by hooks of a hook-and-loop fastening material. A strap portion 216 of the base layer 210 is inserted through a co-operating slot 218 in order to retain the wearable implement holder 200 on the user's forearm 202.

[00058] As illustrated, but not necessarily, the intermediate layer 220 is made of both portions of a hook-and-loop fastener material, with the hooks 222 facing downwardly to engage the loops of the top surface 212 of the object-engaging lower layer 210 and the loops 224 facing upwardly. The object-engaging lower layer 210 and the intermediate layer 220 are thereby readily separable and re-joinable each from the other.

[00059] As illustrated, but not necessarily, the implement holder receiving strips 230 have a bottom surface 232 that comprises the hooks of a hook-and-loop fastener material, with the bottom surface (hooks) 232 facing downwardly to engage the top surface (loops) 224 of the intermediate layer 220. The top surface 234 of each of the implement holder receiving strips 230 may be the loops of a hook-and-loop fastener material. Accordingly, the implement holder receiving strips 230 may be moved to various suitable positions on the intermediate layer 220.

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[00060]
As seen in Figures 5, 6, and 8, some of the implement holders include pen loops 240a, tab holder 240b, and so on. The implement holders 240 (240a and 240b) are each made to suit the particular implements 250 (pencils 250a, tabs 250b, tap 250c) that they receive and retain. As illustrated, but not necessarily, the implement holders 240 have a bottom surface 242 that comprises the hooks of a hook-and-loop fastener material with the bottom surface (hooks) 242 facing downwardly to engage the top surface (loops) 234 at the top surface of the implement holder receiving strips 230.
Accordingly, the implement holders 240 are received and retained in removable and replaceable relation by the implement holder receiving strips 230.
Accordingly, the implement holders 240 may be moved to various suitable positions on the implement holder receiving strips 230.

[00061]
The implement holders 240 receive and retain or otherwise attach to a variety of implements 250 and are designed to permit easy access to the implements such as tools and a multitude of products designed for this system. As can be readily seen, the implements 250 are received and retained in removable and replaceable relation by the implement holders 240 in order to be readily available for use.

[00062]
Alternatively, the implement holders 240 could be secured to the implement holder receiving strips 230 by any other suitable securing means such a suitable adhesive, sewing, and so on.

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[00063] In use, the implements 250 are removed from the implement holders 240 in order to be used, and are subsequently replaced if desired. Further, the implement holders 240 may be moved to various suitable positions on the implement holder receiving strips 230, and the implement holder receiving strips 230 may be moved to various suitable positions on the intermediate layer 220.

[00064] The implement holders 240 are in part made of a hook-and-loop fastener material with the hooks 242 facing downwardly or at least outwardly to engage the loops 232 at the top surface of the implement holder receiving strips 230. The implement holders 240 receive and retain or otherwise attach to a variety of accessories and are designed to permit easy access to tools and multitude of products designed for this system. As seen in Figures 2, 3, and 5, some of the implement holders include pen loops 240a, tab holder 240b, and so on.

[00065] The base layer 210 has a bottom surface 212 and a top surface 214.
The base layer 210 is typically a soft cloth material with the bottom surface 212 being soft and non-scratching in order to be comfortable on a user's arm 202. The top surface 214 may be any suitable material. A strap portion 216 of the base layer 210 is inserted through a co-operating slot 218 in order to retain the implement holder 200 on a user's arm 202.

[00066] The implement holder receiving strips 230 are each made of the loop component of a hook-and-loop fastener material and are secured at their bottom surface 232, typically by sewing, to be against the top surface 214 of the base layer 210. The top Date Regue/Date Received 2023-02-05 surface (loops) 234 of each implement holder receiving strips 230 face upwardly to receive the hooks 242 of implement holders 240.

[00067]
Other variations of the above principles will be apparent to those who are knowledgeable in the field of the invention, and such variations are considered to be within the scope of the present invention. Further, other modifications and alterations may be used in the design and manufacture of the multi-layer mat according to the present invention, without departing from the spirit and scope of the accompanying claims.

[00068]
Other variations are within the spirit of the present invention. Thus, while the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, a certain illustrated embodiment thereof is shown in the drawings and has been described above in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form or forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention, as defined in the appended claims.

[00069]
The use of the terms "a" and "an" and "the" and similar referents in the context of describing the invention (especially in the context of the following claims) are to be construed to cover both the singular and the plural, unless otherwise indicated herein or clearly contradicted by context. The terms "comprising", "having", "including", Date Regue/Date Received 2023-02-05 and "containing" are to be construed as open-ended terms (i.e., meaning "including, but not limited to,") unless otherwise noted. The term "connected" is to be construed as partly or wholly contained within, attached to, or joined together, even if there is something intervening. Recitation of ranges of values herein are merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range, unless otherwise indicated herein, and each separate value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., "such as", "for example") provided herein, is intended merely to better illuminate embodiments of the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention unless otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element as essential to the practice of the invention.

[00070]
Illustrated embodiments of this invention are described herein. Variations of those illustrated embodiments may become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the foregoing description. The inventor expects skilled artisans to employ such variations as appropriate, and the inventor intends for the invention to be practiced otherwise than as specifically described herein. Accordingly, this invention includes all modifications and equivalents of the subject matter recited in the claims appended hereto as permitted by applicable law. Moreover, any combination of the above-described elements in all possible variations thereof is encompassed by the Date Regue/Date Received 2023-02-05 invention unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context.

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Claims (20)

1. A multi-layer implement holder for removably retaining usable implements on a base object, said multi-layer implement holder comprising:
an object-engaging lower layer;
an intermediate layer comprising one of either the hooks or the loops of a hook-and-loop fastening system;
wherein said intermediate layer is retained in place on said object-engaging lower layer;
an outer layer comprising the other one of the hooks or the loops of a hook-and-loop fastening system;
wherein said outer layer is retained in place on said intermediate layer; and, at least one implement holder secured to said outer layer;
wherein said usable implements are contained in removable and replaceable relation on said multi-layer implement holder by said at least one implement holder.

2. The multi-layer implement holder according to claim 1, wherein said object-engaging lower layer comprises a soft cloth or a pad.

3. The multi-layer implement holder according to claim 1, wherein said object-engaging lower layer comprises is wearable.

4. The multi-layer implement holder according to claim 3, wherein said object-engaging lower layer comprises a sleeve.

5. The multi-layer implement holder according to claim 1, wherein said intermediate layer comprises the loops of said hook-and-loop fastening system.

6. The multi-layer implement holder according to claim 1, wherein said outer layer comprises the hooks of said hook-and-loop fastening system.

7. The multi-layer implement holder according to claim 1, wherein said outer layer comprises a plurality of outer layer segments.

8. The multi-layer implement holder according to claim 1, wherein said plurality of implement holders comprises at least one of a loop of material, pocket, a magnet, a clip, and a pincushion.

9. The multi-layer implement holder according to claim 1, wherein said at least one implement holder comprises a plurality of implement holders secured to said outer layer.

10. The multi-layer implement holder according to claim 9, wherein said plurality of implement holders are arranged in rows so as to permit said implement carrier to be rolled into a coiled shape.

11. An implement system comprising:
an object-engaging lower layer;
an intermediate layer comprising one of either the hooks or the loops of a hook-and-loop fastening system;
wherein said intermediate layer is retained in place on said object-engaging lower layer;
an outer layer comprising the other one of the hooks or the loops of a hook-and-loop fastening system;
wherein said outer layer is retained in place on said intermediate layer;
at least one implement holder secured to said outer layer; and, a plurality of usable implements contained in removable and replaceable relation on said implement carrier by said at least one implement holder.

12. The implement system according to claim 11, wherein said object-engaging lower layer comprises a soft cloth or a pad.

13. The implement system according to claim 11, wherein said object-engaging lower layer comprises is wearable.

14. The implement system according to claim 13, wherein said object-engaging lower layer comprises a sleeve.

15. The implement system according to claim 11, wherein said intermediate layer comprises the loops of said hook-and-loop fastening system.

16. The implement system according to claim 11, wherein said outer layer comprises the hooks of said hook-and-loop fastening system.

17. The implement system according to claim 11, wherein said outer layer comprises a plurality of outer layer segments.

18. The implement system according to claim 11, wherein said plurality of implement holders comprises at least one of a loop of material, pocket, a magnet, a clip, and a pincushion.

19. The implement system according to claim 11, wherein said at least one implement holder comprises a plurality of implement holders secured to said outer layer.

20. The implement system according to claim 19, wherein said plurality of implement holders are arranged in rows so as to permit said implement carrier to be rolled into a coiled shape.