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- the invention relates to hands-free article carriers worn on a forearm of a user.
- the invention features a carrier of articles for wearing around a forearm.
- the carrier includes a carrier body having a top side, a center portion, and an end portion on each side of the center portion.
- the carrier body has a length sized to cover a substantial portion of a length of the forearm of a wearer and a width at the front edge that is narrower than at the back edge, forming a tapered sleeve that conforms to a shape of the forearm when the carrier is worn.
- An open-ended compartment on the top side of the carrier body snugly receives an article.
- the invention features a carrier of articles for wearing around a forearm.
- the carrier includes a sleeve having a length adapted to cover a substantial portion of a length of the forearm of a wearer of the carrier, and an open-ended compartment on a surface of the sleeve for snugly receiving and holding an article in place.
- FIG. 1 is a plan view of an embodiment of a hands-free forearm carrier of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a plan view of an underside of the carrier of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is a diagram of the forearm carrier being worn around a forearm.
- FIG. 4 is a plan view of another embodiment of a hands-free forearm carrier.
- FIG. 5 is a plan view of another embodiment of a hands-free forearm carrier.
- the present invention features a hands-free carrier for use by individuals, such as manicurists, hairdressers, make-up artists, cosmetologists, dental assistants, and the like, who work with their hands and often switch among various articles or tools in the course of providing their services.
- the carrier of the invention gives these individuals a mechanism for organizing their tools and keeping them in ready position for when they are needed.
- FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a hands-free forearm carrier 2 constructed in accordance with the invention.
- the carrier 2 includes a carrier body 10 having a center portion 12 , a right and left end portions 14 , 14 ′ on respective sides of the center portion 12 , a top side 16 and an underside 18 , a front edge 20 and a back edge 22 .
- the size of the carrier 2 can be tailored for different forearm sizes, for the size of the articles to be carried, or both.
- the front edge 20 is longer in length than the back edge 22 ; thus, the shape of the carrier 2 is generally trapezoidal.
- the trapezoidal shape provides a greater overlap between end portions 14 , 14 ′ than rectangular shapes (see FIG. 4 ), for medium to large forearms in particular, when the carrier 2 is wrapped around the forearm.
- Each end portion 14 , 14 ′ has means for fastening 26 , 26 ′, respectively, to the other end portion 14 ′, 14 .
- the means for fastening 26 includes hook-and-loop material (e.g., VELCRO®).
- One component (i.e., hook or loop) of this material is attached to the top side 16 of the right end portion 14 and the corresponding mating component is attached to the underside 18 of the left end portion 14 ′.
- the placement of the hook-and-loop material on the top side 16 and underside 18 can be reversed; that is, one component is attached to the top side 16 of the left end portion 14 ′ and the corresponding mating component is attached to the underside 18 of the right end portion 14 .
- the hook component of the hook-and-loop material is attached to the top side 16 so that when the carrier 2 is wrapped around the forearm, the hook structures, which may be abrasive to the skin, face away from the surface of the forearm.
- the hook-and-loop material covers most of the end portion 14 , 14 ′.
- fastener means include, but are not limited to, snaps, clasps, latches, hooks, belts and buckles, and zippers.
- a strap 28 Extending laterally across the top side 16 of the center portion 12 and attached (i.e., stitched or sewn) at various places 24 to the center portion 12 is a strap 28 .
- These places 24 of attachment to the carrier body 10 form various compartments 30 , 30 ′ (generally 30 ) for holding articles or tools 32 .
- an article 32 e.g., haircutting shears, make-up brush, powder brush, or eyeliner pencils
- the strap 28 provides an edge to which the user can clip the article.
- a portion of the article 32 remains outside of the compartment 30 so that the user can readily grasp and remove the article 32 .
- the strap 28 is made of elastic material.
- the elasticity of the strap 28 holds the articles 32 firmly against the center portion 12 .
- Non-elastic embodiments of the strap 28 e.g., strings, belts, bands
- the strap 28 when attached to the carrier body 10 is sufficiently taut to hold the articles 32 securely against the top side 16 of the center portion 12 .
- the strap 28 extends laterally across the center portion 12 (i.e., substantially parallel to the front edge 20 ). In another embodiment, the strap 28 extends vertically across the center portion 12 (i.e., perpendicular to the front edge 20 ).
- Various embodiments of the carrier 2 have straps of different length and in different numbers. For example, in one embodiment, the strap 28 extends across the entire width of the center portion 12 and is attached at the interfaces between the end portions 14 , 14 ′ and the center portion 12 . In another embodiment, the strap 28 does not fully extend across of the center portion 12 ; that is, the strap 28 is shorter in length than the width of the center portion 12 . In yet another embodiment, multiple straps extend laterally across the center portion 12 .
- Such straps can be laterally or vertically aligned with each other on the top side 16 of the center portion 12 , laterally or vertically offset from each others (i.e., some nearer or farther from the front or back edges 20 , 22 of the center portion 12 ), or combinations thereof.
- Typical embodiments of the forearm carrier 2 have as few as one compartment 30 and as many as twenty, although embodiments with more than one compartment 30 take fuller advantage of the benefits of the invention and embodiments with more than twenty compartments 30 can be constructed without departing from the principles of the invention.
- Compartments 30 can have various sizes or styles. Some compartments 30 are generally flat, for receiving articles 32 such as haircutting shears, bobby pins and hair clips. Other compartments 30 ′ are generally tubular for receiving rounder articles, such as eyeliner pencils, blush brushes and eyebrow brushes. In general, the particular style and sizes of the compartments 30 depend upon the particular use of the forearm carrier 2 (e.g., make up artists, manicurists). In some embodiments, one or more of the compartments 30 are aligned with a pocket 34 for receiving the end of the article 32 held by that compartment 30 . The pocket 34 can provide a measure of protection against injury, for example, from a pointed tip of haircutting shears.
- Attached at the front edge 20 of the center portion 12 is an optional protective cover 36 made of soft material that can be folded over the articles 32 (e.g., when the carrier 2 is not being worn and is set on a table top).
- a fastener (not shown) can be placed on the top side 16 of the center portion 12 and a corresponding fastener (not shown) on the top side of the cover 36 so that the cover 36 can be secured when folded over the articles 32 .
- the cover 36 can be made of various materials, such as, but not limited to, nylon, silk, suede, and leather.
- the underside of the protective cover 36 has means for fastening 38 the cover 36 to the underside 18 of the center portion 12 .
- the fastening means 38 includes the hook-and-loop material described above.
- the carrier body 10 is constructed of layers of various materials sewn together. In one embodiment, a layer of neoprene material is sandwiched between layers of duck cloth. The neoprene material gives the carrier 2 structure that provides a measure of stiffness for supporting the articles 32 .
- the carrier materials are machine-washable. Other materials, such as nylon and spandex, can also be used to construct other embodiments of the carrier body 10 .
- FIG. 3 shows the hands-free forearm carrier 2 being worn around a forearm 50 of a user.
- the forearm carrier 2 can be worn on the right forearm without departing from the principles of the invention.
- the underside 18 of the center portion 12 faces the forearm, and the protective cover 36 is folded between the center portion 12 and the top surface of the forearm and fastened to the underside 18 .
- the articles 32 are located on the top side of the forearm, visible to the user, and readily available for use. Further, the hands of the user are thus free to perform the task at hand, including sliding articles 32 into and out of the compartments 30 of the carrier 2 .
- FIG. 4 shows another embodiment of a hands-free forearm carrier 2 ′.
- the shape of carrier 2 ′ is generally rectangular, with the front edge 20 ′ and back edge 22 ′ of the center portion 12 ′ being approximately equal to each other in length.
- Such an embodiment provides adequate securing around small to medium forearms.
- FIG. 4 shows another embodiment of a hands-free forearm carrier 2 ′.
- the shape of carrier 2 ′ is generally rectangular, with the front edge 20 ′ and back edge 22 ′ of the center portion 12 ′ being approximately equal to each other in length.
- FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of a hands-free forearm carrier 2 ′′ in which the compartments 30 ′′ are pouches or pockets that are open at one end and closed at the other (rather than open at both ends, as shown in FIG. 1 ).
- the compartments 30 ′′ are pouches or pockets that are open at one end and closed at the other (rather than open at both ends, as shown in FIG. 1 ).
Abstract
Described is a carrier of articles for wearing around a forearm. The carrier includes a carrier body having a top side, a center portion, and an end portion on each side of the center portion. The carrier body has a length sized to cover a substantial portion of a length of the forearm of a wearer and a width at the front edge that is narrower than at the back edge, forming a tapered sleeve that conforms to a shape of the forearm when the carrier is worn. An open-ended compartment on the top side of the carrier body snugly receives an article.
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- This application is a continuation application claiming the benefit of the filing date of co-pending U.S. patent application, Ser. No. 10/643,830, filed Aug. 19, 2003, titled “Hands-Free Forearm Carrier of Articles,” the entirety of which U.S. patent application is hereby incorporated by reference.
- The invention relates to hands-free article carriers worn on a forearm of a user.
- Those who work with their hands often have more tools to work with than hands to hold them. When hands are full, picking up one tool requires that another be put down. Often, an individual will set the tool on a nearby table top, or, depending upon the type of tool, place it in a pocket or attach it to an article of clothing. Hair stylists, for example, frequently clip bobby pins and hair clips to their clothing when working with a client. Make-up artists often put their tools or brushes behind their ears or in their back pockets, or hold multiple brushes in their free hand.
- Typically during the course of performing the task, the need arises to use a tool that has been set down. However, the individual often does not immediately remember where she set the tool or finds that she has moved away from easy reach of the tool and must now stretch, turn, bend, or move back to reach it. Aside from being inconvenient and causing fatigue and frustration, these various movements can make individuals who work personally with their clients, such as make-up artists, hairdressers and cosmetologists, appear unprofessional and disorganized. Accordingly, there is a need for an apparatus that permits individuals to have their hands free to serve their clients, but keeps handy the tools of their trades.
- In one aspect, the invention features a carrier of articles for wearing around a forearm. The carrier includes a carrier body having a top side, a center portion, and an end portion on each side of the center portion. The carrier body has a length sized to cover a substantial portion of a length of the forearm of a wearer and a width at the front edge that is narrower than at the back edge, forming a tapered sleeve that conforms to a shape of the forearm when the carrier is worn. An open-ended compartment on the top side of the carrier body snugly receives an article.
- In another aspect, the invention features a carrier of articles for wearing around a forearm. The carrier includes a sleeve having a length adapted to cover a substantial portion of a length of the forearm of a wearer of the carrier, and an open-ended compartment on a surface of the sleeve for snugly receiving and holding an article in place.
- The above and further advantages of this invention may be better understood by referring to the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like numerals indicate like structural elements and features in various figures. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principles of the invention.
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FIG. 1 is a plan view of an embodiment of a hands-free forearm carrier of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a plan view of an underside of the carrier ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a diagram of the forearm carrier being worn around a forearm. -
FIG. 4 is a plan view of another embodiment of a hands-free forearm carrier. -
FIG. 5 is a plan view of another embodiment of a hands-free forearm carrier. - The present invention features a hands-free carrier for use by individuals, such as manicurists, hairdressers, make-up artists, cosmetologists, dental assistants, and the like, who work with their hands and often switch among various articles or tools in the course of providing their services. The carrier of the invention gives these individuals a mechanism for organizing their tools and keeping them in ready position for when they are needed.
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FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a hands-free forearm carrier 2 constructed in accordance with the invention. Thecarrier 2 includes acarrier body 10 having acenter portion 12, a right andleft end portions center portion 12, atop side 16 and anunderside 18, afront edge 20 and aback edge 22. The size of thecarrier 2 can be tailored for different forearm sizes, for the size of the articles to be carried, or both. In this embodiment, thefront edge 20 is longer in length than theback edge 22; thus, the shape of thecarrier 2 is generally trapezoidal. The trapezoidal shape provides a greater overlap betweenend portions FIG. 4 ), for medium to large forearms in particular, when thecarrier 2 is wrapped around the forearm. - Each
end portion other end portion 14′, 14. In one embodiment, the means for fastening 26 includes hook-and-loop material (e.g., VELCRO®). One component (i.e., hook or loop) of this material is attached to thetop side 16 of theright end portion 14 and the corresponding mating component is attached to theunderside 18 of theleft end portion 14′. The placement of the hook-and-loop material on thetop side 16 andunderside 18 can be reversed; that is, one component is attached to thetop side 16 of theleft end portion 14′ and the corresponding mating component is attached to theunderside 18 of theright end portion 14. Preferably, the hook component of the hook-and-loop material is attached to thetop side 16 so that when thecarrier 2 is wrapped around the forearm, the hook structures, which may be abrasive to the skin, face away from the surface of the forearm. - To produce an adequate attachment between the
end portions end portion end portions - Extending laterally across the
top side 16 of thecenter portion 12 and attached (i.e., stitched or sewn) atvarious places 24 to thecenter portion 12 is astrap 28. These places 24 of attachment to thecarrier body 10 formvarious compartments tools 32. In general, to place an article 32 (e.g., haircutting shears, make-up brush, powder brush, or eyeliner pencils) into one of thecompartments 30, a user slides thearticle 32 between thestrap 28 and thetop side 16 of thecenter portion 12. For some types of articles, such as bobby pins and hair clips, thestrap 28 provides an edge to which the user can clip the article. Typically, a portion of thearticle 32 remains outside of thecompartment 30 so that the user can readily grasp and remove thearticle 32. - In one embodiment, the
strap 28 is made of elastic material. The elasticity of thestrap 28 holds thearticles 32 firmly against thecenter portion 12. Non-elastic embodiments of the strap 28 (e.g., strings, belts, bands) can be used without departing from the principles of the invention, provided thestrap 28 when attached to thecarrier body 10 is sufficiently taut to hold thearticles 32 securely against thetop side 16 of thecenter portion 12. - Preferably, the
strap 28 extends laterally across the center portion 12 (i.e., substantially parallel to the front edge 20). In another embodiment, thestrap 28 extends vertically across the center portion 12 (i.e., perpendicular to the front edge 20). Various embodiments of thecarrier 2 have straps of different length and in different numbers. For example, in one embodiment, thestrap 28 extends across the entire width of thecenter portion 12 and is attached at the interfaces between theend portions center portion 12. In another embodiment, thestrap 28 does not fully extend across of thecenter portion 12; that is, thestrap 28 is shorter in length than the width of thecenter portion 12. In yet another embodiment, multiple straps extend laterally across thecenter portion 12. Such straps can be laterally or vertically aligned with each other on thetop side 16 of thecenter portion 12, laterally or vertically offset from each others (i.e., some nearer or farther from the front orback edges - Typical embodiments of the
forearm carrier 2 have as few as onecompartment 30 and as many as twenty, although embodiments with more than onecompartment 30 take fuller advantage of the benefits of the invention and embodiments with more than twentycompartments 30 can be constructed without departing from the principles of the invention. -
Compartments 30 can have various sizes or styles. Somecompartments 30 are generally flat, for receivingarticles 32 such as haircutting shears, bobby pins and hair clips.Other compartments 30′ are generally tubular for receiving rounder articles, such as eyeliner pencils, blush brushes and eyebrow brushes. In general, the particular style and sizes of thecompartments 30 depend upon the particular use of the forearm carrier 2 (e.g., make up artists, manicurists). In some embodiments, one or more of thecompartments 30 are aligned with apocket 34 for receiving the end of thearticle 32 held by thatcompartment 30. Thepocket 34 can provide a measure of protection against injury, for example, from a pointed tip of haircutting shears. - Attached at the
front edge 20 of thecenter portion 12 is an optionalprotective cover 36 made of soft material that can be folded over the articles 32 (e.g., when thecarrier 2 is not being worn and is set on a table top). A fastener (not shown) can be placed on thetop side 16 of thecenter portion 12 and a corresponding fastener (not shown) on the top side of thecover 36 so that thecover 36 can be secured when folded over thearticles 32. Thecover 36 can be made of various materials, such as, but not limited to, nylon, silk, suede, and leather. Referring also toFIG. 2 , the underside of theprotective cover 36 has means for fastening 38 thecover 36 to theunderside 18 of thecenter portion 12. Sewn to theunderside 22 of thecenter portion 12 are means for fastening 38′ to correspondingfasteners 38 on the underside of theprotective cover 36. By use of the fastening means 38, 38′ the user can fold under and secure thecover 36 to thecenter portion 12 when wearing thecarrier 2 around the forearm. In one embodiment, the fastening means 38 includes the hook-and-loop material described above. - The
carrier body 10 is constructed of layers of various materials sewn together. In one embodiment, a layer of neoprene material is sandwiched between layers of duck cloth. The neoprene material gives thecarrier 2 structure that provides a measure of stiffness for supporting thearticles 32. The carrier materials are machine-washable. Other materials, such as nylon and spandex, can also be used to construct other embodiments of thecarrier body 10. -
FIG. 3 shows the hands-free forearm carrier 2 being worn around aforearm 50 of a user. Although shown to be worn on theleft forearm 50, theforearm carrier 2 can be worn on the right forearm without departing from the principles of the invention. When thecarrier 2 is worn, theunderside 18 of thecenter portion 12 faces the forearm, and theprotective cover 36 is folded between thecenter portion 12 and the top surface of the forearm and fastened to theunderside 18. In this position, thearticles 32 are located on the top side of the forearm, visible to the user, and readily available for use. Further, the hands of the user are thus free to perform the task at hand, including slidingarticles 32 into and out of thecompartments 30 of thecarrier 2. - While the invention has been shown and described with reference to specific preferred embodiments, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the following claims. For example,
FIG. 4 shows another embodiment of a hands-free forearm carrier 2′. In this embodiment, the shape ofcarrier 2′ is generally rectangular, with thefront edge 20′ and backedge 22′ of thecenter portion 12′ being approximately equal to each other in length. Such an embodiment provides adequate securing around small to medium forearms. As another example,FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of a hands-free forearm carrier 2″ in which thecompartments 30″ are pouches or pockets that are open at one end and closed at the other (rather than open at both ends, as shown inFIG. 1 ). When user inserts anarticle 32 into acompartment 30″, only one end of thearticle 32 extends out from the cover of thecompartment 30″.
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1. A carrier of articles for wearing around a forearm, the carrier comprising:
a carrier body having front and back edges, a top side, a center portion, and an end portion on each side of the center portion, the carrier body having a length sized to cover a substantial portion of a length of the forearm of a wearer and a width at the front edge that is narrower than at the back edge, to form a tapered sleeve that conforms to a shape of the forearm when the carrier is worn; and
an open-ended compartment on the top side of the carrier body for snugly receiving an article.
2. The carrier of claim 1 , further comprising:
a strap extending across at least a portion of the center portion of the carrier body and attached to the top side of the carrier body at a plurality of locations to form the open-ended compartment.
3. The carrier of claim 2 , wherein the strap is made of elastic material.
4. The carrier of claim 2 , further comprising a second strap extending across at least a portion of the top side of the carrier body and attached to the top side at a plurality of locations such that a second compartment is defined for receiving and holding an article between the second strap and the center portion.
5. The carrier of claim 1 , wherein the carrier body has an end portion on each side of the center portion, and further comprising means for securing the carrier to the forearm, the securing means including means for fastening the end portions to each other when the end portions are wrapped around opposite sides of the forearm.
6. The carrier of claim 5 , wherein the means for fastening includes a hook-and-loop material.
7. The carrier of claim 1 , further comprising a cover portion attached to one of the edges for folding over the article in the compartment.
8. The carrier of claim 1 , wherein the compartment has an opening at each end through which the article extends.
9. The carrier of claim 1 , further comprising a layer of neoprene material sewn between layers of duck cloth.
10. A carrier of articles for wearing around a forearm, the carrier comprising:
a sleeve having a length adapted to cover a substantial portion of a length of the forearm of a wearer of the carrier; and
an open-ended compartment on a surface of the sleeve for snugly receiving and holding an article in place.
11. The carrier of claim 11 , further comprising:
a strap extending across at least a portion of a center portion of the sleeve and attached to a surface of the sleeve at a plurality of locations to form the open-ended compartment.
12. The carrier of claim 12 , further comprising a second strap extending across at least a portion of the top side of the carrier body and attached to the top side at a plurality of locations such that a second compartment is defined for receiving and holding an article between the second strap and the center portion.
13. The carrier of claim 12 , wherein the strap is made of elastic material.
14. The carrier of claim 11 , wherein the sleeve further comprises means for tightly wrapping and securing the carrier around the forearm.
15. The carrier of claim 11 , wherein the means for wrapping includes a hook-and-loop material attached to end portions of the sleeve.
16. The carrier of claim 11 , further comprising a cover portion attached to an edge of the sleeve for folding over the article in the compartment.
17. The carrier of claim 11 , wherein the compartment has an opening at each end through which the article extends.
18. The carrier of claim 11 , wherein the sleeve comprises a layer of neoprene material sewn between layers of duck cloth.
19. A cosmetics kit, comprising:
an implement used in cosmetics; and
a forearm carrier for wearing on a forearm and for holding the cosmetics implement, the forearm carrier comprising:
a sleeve having a length sized to cover a substantial portion of a length of the forearm of a wearer; and
an open-ended compartment formed on a top surface of the sleeve, the open-ended compartment being made of material that enables the compartment to expand and hold the cosmetics implement snugly against the top surface of the sleeve when a portion of the cosmetics implement is inserted into the compartment through an open end thereof.
20. The cosmetics kit of claim 19 , wherein the implement used in cosmetics is hair-cutting shears.
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