US20120024927A1 - Utility Belt for Carrying Tools - Google Patents
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- the present invention generally relates to utility belts designed for painters, decorators, caulkers, and similar workers for carrying or holding tools, painting apparatuses, supplies, and the like.
- Painters and decorators by profession, typically provide services such as painting sections of walls, ceilings, and trim pieces, by applying heavy duty finishes to these structures. In addition to these services, painters and decorators are also responsible for scraping such surfaces, wallpaper removal, wall or wood repairs, sanding, removal of stains, filling of holes or other uneven surfaces, caulking and the like. Painters and decorators have to be accustomed to number of tools and apparatuses in order to accomplish these job duties. Painters and decorators typically use sanders, scrapers, sprayers, utility knives, screw drivers, putty knives, brushes, rollers, ladders, scaffolding, caulking guns, etc., in the course of their duties.
- Painters working on elevated areas have to spend considerable amount of time on ladders and scaffolding to reach upper levels of the structure to be painted. While moving up and down on the ladders and scaffolds, the painter has to carry along with himself the various tools and apparatuses to be used for painting. This process becomes tiresome and cumbersome, as the painter or decorator has to bend each time to pick up the tools and apparatus. Further, carrying of tools and apparatuses by the painter increases the risk of danger to the life and limb, as such carrying can prevent the painter from otherwise using his or her hands to hold onto the ladder or scaffolding while climbing thereon. Even in the ladders and scaffolds provided with shelves the risk of danger to the life and limb of the painter is potent.
- Painters and decorators also have to accomplish the job of caulking.
- Caulking is process of sealing walls or other structures, and particularly, cracks and joints thereon, against intrusions of air and moisture.
- Caulking is accomplished by the use of a caulking gun.
- a caulk or sealant is available in tubes and cartridges and is loaded into the caulking gun. Painters and decorators while using the caulking guns are frequently posed with the problem of storing the caulking guns, so that the caulking gun can be easily removed from the stored place when applying the caulk to a surface. Also, after the caulk cartridge gets finished the painter or decorator has to get down from the ladder or scaffold to get a refill of the caulk cartridge.
- the general purpose of the present invention is to provide a utility belt for the painters, to include all the advantages of the prior art, and to overcome the drawbacks inherent therein
- the present invention provides a utility belt for carrying tools.
- the utility belt comprises an elongated band for wrapping around a waist of a user and a tool holder capable of holding a tool in an upright vertical position.
- the tool holder comprises a plate, a first ring and a second ring.
- the plate has a proximal end portion, an intermediate portion, and a distal end portion.
- the proximal end portion of the plate is coupled to the elongated band.
- the first ring is coupled to the intermediate portion of the plate and extending transversely therefrom.
- the second ring is coupled to the distal end portion of the plate and extending transversely therefrom.
- the second ring has a size smaller than a size of the first ring.
- the tool comprises a cartridge receiving body and a handle portion.
- the cartridge receiving body has a first end and a second end.
- the cartridge receiving body is capable of receiving a cartridge with a nozzle, such that the nozzle extends out of the second end of the cartridge receiving body.
- the cartridge receiving body with the cartridge passes through the first ring with the handle portion resting on the first ring, and only the nozzle passes through second ring with the second end of the cartridge receiving body resting on the second ring.
- the present invention provides a utility belt for carrying tools.
- the utility belt comprises an elongated band for wrapping around a waist of a user and a caulking gun holder capable of holding a caulking gun in an upright vertical position.
- the caulking gun holder comprises a plate, a first ring and a second ring.
- the plate has a proximal end portion, an intermediate portion, and a distal end portion.
- the proximal end portion of the plate is coupled to the elongated band.
- the first ring is coupled to the intermediate portion of the plate and extending transversely therefrom.
- the second ring is coupled to the distal end portion of the plate and extending transversely therefrom.
- the second ring has a size smaller than a size of the first ring.
- the caulking gun comprises a cartridge receiving body and a handle portion.
- the cartridge receiving body has a first end and a second end.
- the cartridge receiving body is capable of receiving a cartridge with a nozzle, such that the nozzle extends out of the second end of the cartridge receiving body. In the upright vertical position, the cartridge receiving body with the cartridge passes through the first ring with the handle portion resting on the first ring, and only the nozzle passes through second ring with the second end of the cartridge receiving body resting on the second ring.
- the utility belt further comprises additional tools for additional caulk tubes or cartridges, sanders, scrapers, sprayers, utility knives, screw drivers, putty knives, brushes, rollers, wiping cloths, and the like, thereby keeping the user's (painter/caulker/decorator) hands free while accomplishing the job of painting or moving up or down a ladder or scaffolding
- Another feature and advantage of the present invention is to provide a new and improved utility belt for carrying tools which may be quickly and easily attached and detached from the painter's body.
- FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a utility belt 200 for carrying tools, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the utility belt 200 with the various tools held by the utility belt 200 , according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of the utility belt 200 shown in FIG. 2 when in use in a wrapped around configuration, according to an embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 4A illustrates a side perspective view of a caulking gun holder 40 of the utility belt 200 , according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4B illustrates a top perspective view of the caulking gun holder 40 of the utility belt 200 , according to an embodiment of the present invention.
- the present invention provides a novel and economically advantageous solution to longstanding problems faced by those in the painting industry by providing means to accomplish the more difficult painting tasks with greater ease and efficiency. More specifically, the present invention provides a utility belt with means (tool holders) for carrying or holding caulking guns, additional caulk tubes or cartridges, sanders, scrapers, sprayers, utility knives, screw drivers, putty knives, brushes, rollers, wiping cloth, and the like, thereby keeping the user's (painter/caulker/decorator) hands free while accomplishing the job of painting or moving up or down a ladder or scaffolding.
- the simple design of the present invention permits a painter to hold a caulking gun in an upright vertical position, without regard to the position of the body of the painter.
- the utility belt 200 comprises an elongated band 10 for wrapping around a user's waist.
- the elongated band 10 is in the form of a broad, flexible sash defining a front surface 12 and a back surface 14 .
- the elongated band 10 may be made of any material providing sufficient structural integrity for holding the various tools, painting apparatuses, supplies, and the like. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, nylon, leather, imitation leather, stout canvas, plastic, steel, and any other metal as long as the same is durable and capable of being fabricated in the form described.
- the elongated band 10 has a first end portion 22 , a second end portion 24 .
- the first end portion 22 and the second end portion 24 are capable of being removably engaged to each other for securing the utility belt 200 around a user's waist.
- Such an engagement may be carried out using any of several types of engagement arrangements that permit the first end portion 22 and the second end portion 24 of the elongated band 10 to be fastened together firmly but pivotally.
- Suitable engagement arrangements include any readily connectable yet readily, and involuntarily, releasable element, such as, but not limited to, side release buckle arrangements, hook and loop material arrangements (also referred to as Velcro® fasteners), and snaps.
- the utility belt 200 has a side release buckle arrangement. More specifically, the first end portion 22 has a buckle feature 26 a that removably engages with a complementary buckle feature 26 b of the second end portion 24 .
- the advantage of the side release buckle is that the side release buckle is inexpensive, durable, and resistant to damage from paint and to jamming from dried paint hardening therein.
- the elongated band 10 is provided with an adjustment means 28 for adjusting the length of the utility belt 200 according to the girth of the particular user's waist.
- the utility belt 200 is generally symmetrical about a midpoint thereof for even load distribution.
- the utility belt 200 further comprises a plurality of tool holders for holding a variety of tools, painting apparatuses, and supplies.
- the utility belt 200 further comprises a tool holder capable of holding a tool in an upright vertical position.
- the tool holder is a caulking gun holder 40 , as best illustrated in FIGS. 4A and 4B .
- the caulking gun holder 40 comprises a plate 42 (substantially rectangular in shape).
- the plate 42 has a proximal end portion 48 , an intermediate portion 50 and a distal end portion 52 .
- the plate 42 is secured to the elongated band 10 at the proximal end portion 48 by means of a fastener element 54 , such that the proximal end portion 48 is disposed on the front surface 12 of the elongated band 10 .
- the fastener element 54 used herein is rivet, however it may be noted that rivet has been mentioned as an example and not by way of limitation.
- the caulking gun holder 40 further comprises a first ring 44 and a second ring 46 coupled to the plate 42 .
- the first ring 44 coupled to the intermediate portion 50 of the plate 42 and extending transversely therefrom, and the second ring 46 coupled to the distal end portion 52 of the plate 42 and extending transversely therefrom. More specifically, the first ring 44 is coupled to the intermediate portion 50 of the plate 42 in a manner such that an outer peripheral portion of the first ring 44 is coupling the plate 42 and a plane of the first ring 44 is perpendicular to the plate 42 thereby the first ring 44 is extending laterally from the plate 42 .
- the caulking gun holder 40 may be made from any material which has a sufficient strength to retain a caulking gun 120 within the caulking gun holder 40 . Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, plastic, vinyl, steel, iron, metal, rubber, and combinations thereof.
- the tool holder is capable of holding a caulking gun 120 .
- the caulking gun 120 is shown disposed and securely held in the caulking gun holder 40 .
- the first ring 44 and the second ring 46 have a size to securely hold the caulking gun 120 .
- the caulking gun 120 is a conventional caulking gun comprising a cartridge receiving body 124 and a handle portion 122 .
- the cartridge receiving body has a first end 136 and a second end 138 .
- the handle portion 122 is at the first end of the cartridge receiving body 124 .
- a longitudinally extending push rod or stem 134 is disposed on the handle portion 122 .
- the cartridge receiving body 124 supports a cartridge 126 having a cylindrical body 128 containing viscous caulking mastic such as a thixotropic caulking material or compound.
- a nozzle 130 (generally referred to as an extrusion nozzle).
- the size of the first ring 44 is such that the cartridge receiving body 124 of the caulking gun 120 easily passes through the first ring 44 , while restricting a passage of handle portion 122 .
- the second ring 46 is smaller in size than the first ring 44 , to allow only the passage of the nozzle 130 through the second ring 46 , while restricting the passage of the cartridge receiving body 124 (with the cartridge 126 ).
- the caulking gun 120 is disposed in the caulking gun holder 40 in an upright position with the face of the nozzle 130 downwards.
- the caulking gun 120 is securely held in the caulking gun holder 40 such that the handle portion 122 rests on the first ring 44 and the lower portion of the cartridge receiving body 124 (with the cartridge 126 ) rests on the second ring 46 .
- the painter For removal of the caulking gun 120 from the caulking gun holder 40 , the painter has to grab the handle 132 and withdraw the caulking gun 120 from a stored position.
- the placement of the caulking gun holder 40 is such that the mobility and the movement of the painter is not obstructed in any manner.
- the painter utility belt 200 further comprises a plurality of differently sized tool pockets for holding differently sized tools.
- the utility belt 200 has a tool pocket 60 and a tool pocket 70 smaller in size than the tool pocket 60 .
- the tool pockets 60 , 70 are attached to the elongated band 10 by stitching or other suitable means known in the art. More specifically, top portions of the tool pockets 60 , 70 are stitched to the back surface 14 of the elongated band 10 .
- the tool pockets 60 , 70 may be made from any material providing sufficient strength to retain painting tools such as sanders, scrapers, utility knives, screw drivers, putty knives, brushes, rollers and the like. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, nylon, plastic, cotton, fiber, cloth (synthetic or natural, woven or non-woven), vinyl, leather, metal, rubber, and combination thereof.
- the painter utility belt 200 further comprises a cartridge holster 80 for holding an additional cartridge 126 a.
- the cartridge holster 80 comprises an upper loop portion 84 and a planar flap 82 .
- the upper loop portion 84 and the planar flap 82 are coupled to the elongated band 10 .
- the upper loop portion 84 is a flat rectangular strap like structure having a first end portion 96 and a second end portion 98 .
- the first end portion 96 and the second end portion 98 is coupled to the front surface 12 of the elongated band 10 in such a manner that the upper loop portion 84 configures a loop/cavity over the front surface 12 .
- the first end portion 96 and the second end portion 98 of the upper loop portion 84 are coupled to the front surface 12 of the elongated band 10 by stitching or other suitable means known in the art.
- the planar flap 82 is a flat rectangular strap like structure having a proximal end portion 88 , an intermediate portion 90 and a distal end portion 92 .
- the planar flap 82 passes through the loop/cavity configured by the upper loop portion 84 and couples to the elongated band 10 thereon.
- the planar flap 82 is coupled to the elongated band 10 in such a manner that the proximal end portion 88 of the planner flap 82 passes through the loop, configured by the upper loop portion 84 , and wraps around the elongated band 10 and the proximal end portion 88 contacting a back of the intermediate portion 90 and secured therein using a fastener element 94 .
- the fastener element 94 used herein is rivet, however it may be noted that rivet has been mentioned as an example and not by way of limitation.
- the planar flap 82 further comprises a lower loop 86 configured at the distal end portion 92 of the planar flap 82 .
- the lower loop 86 is a flat strap like structure having a first end portion 102 longer than a second end portion 104 .
- the first end portion 102 and the second end portion 104 are coupled to the proximal end portion 88 using stitching and a fastener element 106 , respectively, in a manner such that the distal loop portion 86 configures a loop/cavity over the distal end portion 92 of the planar flap 82 .
- the cartridge holster 80 serves the purpose of storing additional cartridge 126 a of caulk, making it convenient for the painter to have an easy access to the additional cartridge 126 a of caulk when the original cartridge 126 fitted in the caulking gun 120 is depleted.
- the cartridge holster 80 may be made from any material which is durable and provides sufficient strength to retain additional cartridge 126 a of caulk. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, nylon, plastic, cotton, fiber, cloth (synthetic or natural, woven or non-woven), vinyl, leather, metal, rubber, and combination thereof.
- the additional cartridge 126 a of caulk includes cylindrical body 128 a containing viscous caulking mastic such as a thixotropic caulking material or compound. One end of the cylindrical body 128 a is provided with a nozzle 130 a.
- the additional cartridge 126 a of caulk is disposed in the cartridge holster 80 in an upright position with the face of the nozzle 130 a downwards.
- the cylindrical body 128 a of the additional cartridge 126 a easily slides through the upper loop 84 and is securely held by the upper loop 84 .
- the lower loop 86 because of its smaller size allows only the nozzle 130 a to pass and the cylindrical body 128 a is restrained by the lower loop 86 to pass. By such an arrangement the additional cartridge is securely held in an upright position and at the same time the mobility and the movement of the painter is not obstructed in any manner.
- the painter utility belt comprises a wiping cloth engager 110 .
- the wiping cloth engager 110 is securely attached to the elongated band 10 by means of a fastener element 112 .
- the fastener element 112 used herein is rivet, however it may be noted that rivet has been mentioned as an example and not by way of limitation.
- the wiping cloth engager 110 has a flap 114 attached to the elongated band 10 and a clip 116 coupled to the end of the flap 114 .
- the hook is capable of removably engaging a wiping cloth 118 .
- the clip 116 used herein is a suspender clip, however it may be noted that suspender clip has been mentioned as an example and not by way of limitation.
- the wiping cloth engager 110 provides a means for removably attaching the wiping cloth 118 for cleaning tools or wiping the painter's hands eliminating the undesirable practice of carrying a rag in one's pocket.
- the painter utility belt 200 is mounted around a waist of a painter and is openable and closeable respectively by means of buckle feature 26 a of the first end portion 22 that removably engages with a complementary buckle feature 26 b of the second end portion 24 .
- the caulking gun 120 is disposed in the caulking gun holder 40 . Paint tools, for example, but not limited to, sanders, scrapers, utility knives, screw drivers, putty knives, brushes and rollers are safely placed in the plurality of tool pockets 60 , 70 .
- An additional cartridge 126 a of caulk is stored in the cartridge holster 80 .
- a wiping cloth 118 is suspended from the wiping cloth engager 110 for easy access.
- the painter removes the caulking gun 120 from the caulking gun holder 40 as needed, and places the caulking gun 120 back into the caulking gun holder 40 , when the painter is not using the caulking gun 120 .
- Various storage means such as the caulking gun holder 40 , plurality of tool pockets 60 & 70 , cartridge holster 80 , and wiping cloth engager 110 disposed on the elongated band 10 of the painter utility belt 200 are configured in such a manner that the same do not get detached from the elongated band 10 when subjected to pulling or tugging by the user.
- the various storage means such as the caulking gun holder 40 , plurality of tool pockets 60 & 70 , cartridge holster 80 , and wiping cloth engager 110 have a low enough profile to avoid obstructing the free arm movements of the painter, and to keep tool handles below a beltline to avoiding poking the painter.
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A utility belt for carrying tools comprises an elongated band for wrapping around a waist of a user and a tool holder capable of holding a tool in an upright vertical position. The tool holder comprises a plate, a first ring and a second ring. The plate has a proximal end portion, an intermediate portion, and a distal end portion. The proximal end portion of the plate is coupled to the elongated band. The first ring is coupled to the intermediate portion of the plate and extending transversely therefrom. The second ring is coupled to the distal end portion of the plate and extending transversely therefrom. The tool comprises a cartridge receiving body and a handle portion. The cartridge receiving body passes through the first ring with the handle portion resting on the first ring, and only the nozzle passes through the second ring.
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- The present invention generally relates to utility belts designed for painters, decorators, caulkers, and similar workers for carrying or holding tools, painting apparatuses, supplies, and the like.
- Painters and decorators, by profession, typically provide services such as painting sections of walls, ceilings, and trim pieces, by applying heavy duty finishes to these structures. In addition to these services, painters and decorators are also responsible for scraping such surfaces, wallpaper removal, wall or wood repairs, sanding, removal of stains, filling of holes or other uneven surfaces, caulking and the like. Painters and decorators have to be accustomed to number of tools and apparatuses in order to accomplish these job duties. Painters and decorators typically use sanders, scrapers, sprayers, utility knives, screw drivers, putty knives, brushes, rollers, ladders, scaffolding, caulking guns, etc., in the course of their duties.
- Painters working on elevated areas have to spend considerable amount of time on ladders and scaffolding to reach upper levels of the structure to be painted. While moving up and down on the ladders and scaffolds, the painter has to carry along with himself the various tools and apparatuses to be used for painting. This process becomes tiresome and cumbersome, as the painter or decorator has to bend each time to pick up the tools and apparatus. Further, carrying of tools and apparatuses by the painter increases the risk of danger to the life and limb, as such carrying can prevent the painter from otherwise using his or her hands to hold onto the ladder or scaffolding while climbing thereon. Even in the ladders and scaffolds provided with shelves the risk of danger to the life and limb of the painter is potent.
- Painters and decorators also have to accomplish the job of caulking. Caulking is process of sealing walls or other structures, and particularly, cracks and joints thereon, against intrusions of air and moisture. Caulking is accomplished by the use of a caulking gun. A caulk or sealant is available in tubes and cartridges and is loaded into the caulking gun. Painters and decorators while using the caulking guns are frequently posed with the problem of storing the caulking guns, so that the caulking gun can be easily removed from the stored place when applying the caulk to a surface. Also, after the caulk cartridge gets finished the painter or decorator has to get down from the ladder or scaffold to get a refill of the caulk cartridge.
- In order to overcome the difficulties faced by the painters and decorators and to reduce the risk to their life and limb while on their job, several attempts have been made to provide a hands-free option to the painters and decorators. A notable example of such an attempt is a utility belt worn by the painter or decorator around his waist to store effectively the various tools and apparatuses.
- Although various utility belts exist in the prior art, the existing utility belts still pose the problem of risk to life and limb as the tools and apparatus loosely suspended from the belt might cause the painter to trip or lose balance against the shelf of the ladder or scaffold causing risk of danger to the life and limb of the painter. Further, utility belts existing in the prior art have a limited storage capacity to hold only few of the painting tools and apparatus. Also, utility belts existing in the prior art are structurally and configurationally complex and are otherwise unduly expensive.
- Therefore, as a consequence of the foregoing situation, there exists a continuing need in the art for a utility belt for painters for holding usual tools and apparatus used to accomplish regular painting jobs. Further, there is a need felt in the art for a utility belt that is not structurally and configurationally complex and that is painter friendly and inexpensive.
- In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the prior art, the general purpose of the present invention is to provide a utility belt for the painters, to include all the advantages of the prior art, and to overcome the drawbacks inherent therein
- In one aspect, the present invention provides a utility belt for carrying tools. The utility belt comprises an elongated band for wrapping around a waist of a user and a tool holder capable of holding a tool in an upright vertical position. The tool holder comprises a plate, a first ring and a second ring. The plate has a proximal end portion, an intermediate portion, and a distal end portion. The proximal end portion of the plate is coupled to the elongated band. The first ring is coupled to the intermediate portion of the plate and extending transversely therefrom. The second ring is coupled to the distal end portion of the plate and extending transversely therefrom. The second ring has a size smaller than a size of the first ring. The tool comprises a cartridge receiving body and a handle portion. The cartridge receiving body has a first end and a second end. The cartridge receiving body is capable of receiving a cartridge with a nozzle, such that the nozzle extends out of the second end of the cartridge receiving body. In the upright vertical position, the cartridge receiving body with the cartridge passes through the first ring with the handle portion resting on the first ring, and only the nozzle passes through second ring with the second end of the cartridge receiving body resting on the second ring.
- In another aspect, the present invention provides a utility belt for carrying tools. The utility belt comprises an elongated band for wrapping around a waist of a user and a caulking gun holder capable of holding a caulking gun in an upright vertical position. The caulking gun holder comprises a plate, a first ring and a second ring. The plate has a proximal end portion, an intermediate portion, and a distal end portion. The proximal end portion of the plate is coupled to the elongated band. The first ring is coupled to the intermediate portion of the plate and extending transversely therefrom. The second ring is coupled to the distal end portion of the plate and extending transversely therefrom. The second ring has a size smaller than a size of the first ring. The caulking gun comprises a cartridge receiving body and a handle portion. The cartridge receiving body has a first end and a second end. The cartridge receiving body is capable of receiving a cartridge with a nozzle, such that the nozzle extends out of the second end of the cartridge receiving body. In the upright vertical position, the cartridge receiving body with the cartridge passes through the first ring with the handle portion resting on the first ring, and only the nozzle passes through second ring with the second end of the cartridge receiving body resting on the second ring.
- The utility belt further comprises additional tools for additional caulk tubes or cartridges, sanders, scrapers, sprayers, utility knives, screw drivers, putty knives, brushes, rollers, wiping cloths, and the like, thereby keeping the user's (painter/caulker/decorator) hands free while accomplishing the job of painting or moving up or down a ladder or scaffolding
- Another feature and advantage of the present invention is to provide a new and improved utility belt for carrying tools which may be quickly and easily attached and detached from the painter's body.
- The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like elements are identified with like symbols, and in which:
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FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of autility belt 200 for carrying tools, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of theutility belt 200 with the various tools held by theutility belt 200, according to an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of theutility belt 200 shown inFIG. 2 when in use in a wrapped around configuration, according to an embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 4A illustrates a side perspective view of acaulking gun holder 40 of theutility belt 200, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and -
FIG. 4B illustrates a top perspective view of thecaulking gun holder 40 of theutility belt 200, according to an embodiment of the present invention. - Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the description of several views of the drawings.
- For a thorough understanding of the present invention, refer to the following detailed description, including the appended claims, in connection with the above-described drawings. Although the present invention is described in connection with exemplary embodiments, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the specific forms set forth herein. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but these are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present invention. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
- The terms “first,” “second,” and the like, herein do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one element from another, and the terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item.
- The present invention provides a novel and economically advantageous solution to longstanding problems faced by those in the painting industry by providing means to accomplish the more difficult painting tasks with greater ease and efficiency. More specifically, the present invention provides a utility belt with means (tool holders) for carrying or holding caulking guns, additional caulk tubes or cartridges, sanders, scrapers, sprayers, utility knives, screw drivers, putty knives, brushes, rollers, wiping cloth, and the like, thereby keeping the user's (painter/caulker/decorator) hands free while accomplishing the job of painting or moving up or down a ladder or scaffolding. The simple design of the present invention permits a painter to hold a caulking gun in an upright vertical position, without regard to the position of the body of the painter.
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FIG. 1-3 , autility belt 200 for carrying tools, is shown. Theutility belt 200 comprises anelongated band 10 for wrapping around a user's waist. Theelongated band 10 is in the form of a broad, flexible sash defining afront surface 12 and aback surface 14. Theelongated band 10 may be made of any material providing sufficient structural integrity for holding the various tools, painting apparatuses, supplies, and the like. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, nylon, leather, imitation leather, stout canvas, plastic, steel, and any other metal as long as the same is durable and capable of being fabricated in the form described. - The
elongated band 10 has afirst end portion 22, asecond end portion 24. For using the utility belt, thefirst end portion 22 and thesecond end portion 24 are capable of being removably engaged to each other for securing theutility belt 200 around a user's waist. Such an engagement may be carried out using any of several types of engagement arrangements that permit thefirst end portion 22 and thesecond end portion 24 of theelongated band 10 to be fastened together firmly but pivotally. Suitable engagement arrangements, as used herein, include any readily connectable yet readily, and involuntarily, releasable element, such as, but not limited to, side release buckle arrangements, hook and loop material arrangements (also referred to as Velcro® fasteners), and snaps. In one embodiment, theutility belt 200 has a side release buckle arrangement. More specifically, thefirst end portion 22 has abuckle feature 26 a that removably engages with acomplementary buckle feature 26 b of thesecond end portion 24. The advantage of the side release buckle is that the side release buckle is inexpensive, durable, and resistant to damage from paint and to jamming from dried paint hardening therein. - The
elongated band 10 is provided with an adjustment means 28 for adjusting the length of theutility belt 200 according to the girth of the particular user's waist. Theutility belt 200 is generally symmetrical about a midpoint thereof for even load distribution. - The
utility belt 200 further comprises a plurality of tool holders for holding a variety of tools, painting apparatuses, and supplies. In one embodiment, theutility belt 200 further comprises a tool holder capable of holding a tool in an upright vertical position. More specifically, the tool holder is acaulking gun holder 40, as best illustrated inFIGS. 4A and 4B . Thecaulking gun holder 40 comprises a plate 42 (substantially rectangular in shape). Theplate 42 has aproximal end portion 48, anintermediate portion 50 and adistal end portion 52. Theplate 42 is secured to theelongated band 10 at theproximal end portion 48 by means of afastener element 54, such that theproximal end portion 48 is disposed on thefront surface 12 of theelongated band 10. Thefastener element 54 used herein is rivet, however it may be noted that rivet has been mentioned as an example and not by way of limitation. - The
caulking gun holder 40 further comprises afirst ring 44 and asecond ring 46 coupled to theplate 42. Thefirst ring 44 coupled to theintermediate portion 50 of theplate 42 and extending transversely therefrom, and thesecond ring 46 coupled to thedistal end portion 52 of theplate 42 and extending transversely therefrom. More specifically, thefirst ring 44 is coupled to theintermediate portion 50 of theplate 42 in a manner such that an outer peripheral portion of thefirst ring 44 is coupling theplate 42 and a plane of thefirst ring 44 is perpendicular to theplate 42 thereby thefirst ring 44 is extending laterally from theplate 42. Further, thesecond ring 46 is coupled to thedistal end portion 52 of theplate 42 in a manner such that an outer peripheral portion of thesecond ring 46 is coupling theplate 42 and a plane of thesecond ring 46 is perpendicular to theplate 42 thereby thesecond ring 46 is extending laterally from theplate 42. Thecaulking gun holder 40 may be made from any material which has a sufficient strength to retain acaulking gun 120 within thecaulking gun holder 40. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, plastic, vinyl, steel, iron, metal, rubber, and combinations thereof. - In an embodiment, the tool holder is capable of holding a
caulking gun 120. Referring toFIGS. 2 and 3 , thecaulking gun 120 is shown disposed and securely held in thecaulking gun holder 40. Thefirst ring 44 and thesecond ring 46 have a size to securely hold thecaulking gun 120. Thecaulking gun 120 is a conventional caulking gun comprising acartridge receiving body 124 and ahandle portion 122. The cartridge receiving body has afirst end 136 and asecond end 138. Thehandle portion 122 is at the first end of thecartridge receiving body 124. A longitudinally extending push rod or stem 134 is disposed on thehandle portion 122. Thecartridge receiving body 124 supports acartridge 126 having acylindrical body 128 containing viscous caulking mastic such as a thixotropic caulking material or compound. One end of thecylindrical body 128 of thecartridge 126 is provided with a nozzle 130 (generally referred to as an extrusion nozzle). - The size of the
first ring 44 is such that thecartridge receiving body 124 of thecaulking gun 120 easily passes through thefirst ring 44, while restricting a passage ofhandle portion 122. Thesecond ring 46 is smaller in size than thefirst ring 44, to allow only the passage of thenozzle 130 through thesecond ring 46, while restricting the passage of the cartridge receiving body 124 (with the cartridge 126). Thecaulking gun 120 is disposed in thecaulking gun holder 40 in an upright position with the face of thenozzle 130 downwards. In such an orientation, thecaulking gun 120 is securely held in thecaulking gun holder 40 such that thehandle portion 122 rests on thefirst ring 44 and the lower portion of the cartridge receiving body 124 (with the cartridge 126) rests on thesecond ring 46. - For removal of the
caulking gun 120 from thecaulking gun holder 40, the painter has to grab the handle 132 and withdraw thecaulking gun 120 from a stored position. The placement of thecaulking gun holder 40 is such that the mobility and the movement of the painter is not obstructed in any manner. - The
painter utility belt 200 further comprises a plurality of differently sized tool pockets for holding differently sized tools. In one embodiment theutility belt 200 has atool pocket 60 and atool pocket 70 smaller in size than thetool pocket 60. The tool pockets 60, 70 are attached to theelongated band 10 by stitching or other suitable means known in the art. More specifically, top portions of the tool pockets 60, 70 are stitched to theback surface 14 of theelongated band 10. The tool pockets 60, 70 may be made from any material providing sufficient strength to retain painting tools such as sanders, scrapers, utility knives, screw drivers, putty knives, brushes, rollers and the like. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, nylon, plastic, cotton, fiber, cloth (synthetic or natural, woven or non-woven), vinyl, leather, metal, rubber, and combination thereof. - The
painter utility belt 200 further comprises acartridge holster 80 for holding anadditional cartridge 126 a. Thecartridge holster 80 comprises anupper loop portion 84 and aplanar flap 82. Theupper loop portion 84 and theplanar flap 82 are coupled to theelongated band 10. Theupper loop portion 84 is a flat rectangular strap like structure having afirst end portion 96 and asecond end portion 98. Thefirst end portion 96 and thesecond end portion 98 is coupled to thefront surface 12 of theelongated band 10 in such a manner that theupper loop portion 84 configures a loop/cavity over thefront surface 12. In one embodiment of the present invention thefirst end portion 96 and thesecond end portion 98 of theupper loop portion 84 are coupled to thefront surface 12 of theelongated band 10 by stitching or other suitable means known in the art. - The
planar flap 82 is a flat rectangular strap like structure having aproximal end portion 88, anintermediate portion 90 and adistal end portion 92. Theplanar flap 82 passes through the loop/cavity configured by theupper loop portion 84 and couples to theelongated band 10 thereon. Theplanar flap 82 is coupled to theelongated band 10 in such a manner that theproximal end portion 88 of theplanner flap 82 passes through the loop, configured by theupper loop portion 84, and wraps around theelongated band 10 and theproximal end portion 88 contacting a back of theintermediate portion 90 and secured therein using afastener element 94. Thefastener element 94 used herein is rivet, however it may be noted that rivet has been mentioned as an example and not by way of limitation. Theplanar flap 82 further comprises alower loop 86 configured at thedistal end portion 92 of theplanar flap 82. Thelower loop 86 is a flat strap like structure having afirst end portion 102 longer than asecond end portion 104. Thefirst end portion 102 and thesecond end portion 104 are coupled to theproximal end portion 88 using stitching and afastener element 106, respectively, in a manner such that thedistal loop portion 86 configures a loop/cavity over thedistal end portion 92 of theplanar flap 82. - The
cartridge holster 80 serves the purpose of storingadditional cartridge 126 a of caulk, making it convenient for the painter to have an easy access to theadditional cartridge 126 a of caulk when theoriginal cartridge 126 fitted in thecaulking gun 120 is depleted. Thecartridge holster 80 may be made from any material which is durable and provides sufficient strength to retainadditional cartridge 126 a of caulk. Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, nylon, plastic, cotton, fiber, cloth (synthetic or natural, woven or non-woven), vinyl, leather, metal, rubber, and combination thereof. - The
additional cartridge 126 a of caulk includescylindrical body 128 a containing viscous caulking mastic such as a thixotropic caulking material or compound. One end of thecylindrical body 128 a is provided with anozzle 130 a. Theadditional cartridge 126 a of caulk is disposed in thecartridge holster 80 in an upright position with the face of thenozzle 130 a downwards. Thecylindrical body 128 a of theadditional cartridge 126 a easily slides through theupper loop 84 and is securely held by theupper loop 84. Thelower loop 86 because of its smaller size allows only thenozzle 130 a to pass and thecylindrical body 128 a is restrained by thelower loop 86 to pass. By such an arrangement the additional cartridge is securely held in an upright position and at the same time the mobility and the movement of the painter is not obstructed in any manner. - Further, the painter utility belt comprises a wiping
cloth engager 110. The wipingcloth engager 110 is securely attached to theelongated band 10 by means of afastener element 112. Thefastener element 112 used herein is rivet, however it may be noted that rivet has been mentioned as an example and not by way of limitation. The wipingcloth engager 110 has aflap 114 attached to theelongated band 10 and aclip 116 coupled to the end of theflap 114. The hook is capable of removably engaging a wipingcloth 118. Theclip 116 used herein is a suspender clip, however it may be noted that suspender clip has been mentioned as an example and not by way of limitation. When the painter is performing the task of painting, caulking, or performing similar tasks, the painter very often needs a damp wiping cloth to remove grease, paint, or caulk from his hands. Conventionally, the painter must store a rag within a trouser pocket resulting in needlessly soiled and soaked clothing. The wipingcloth engager 110 provides a means for removably attaching the wipingcloth 118 for cleaning tools or wiping the painter's hands eliminating the undesirable practice of carrying a rag in one's pocket. - In use, the
painter utility belt 200 is mounted around a waist of a painter and is openable and closeable respectively by means of buckle feature 26 a of thefirst end portion 22 that removably engages with acomplementary buckle feature 26 b of thesecond end portion 24. Thecaulking gun 120 is disposed in thecaulking gun holder 40. Painting tools, for example, but not limited to, sanders, scrapers, utility knives, screw drivers, putty knives, brushes and rollers are safely placed in the plurality of tool pockets 60, 70. Anadditional cartridge 126 a of caulk is stored in thecartridge holster 80. A wipingcloth 118 is suspended from the wipingcloth engager 110 for easy access. The painter removes thecaulking gun 120 from thecaulking gun holder 40 as needed, and places thecaulking gun 120 back into thecaulking gun holder 40, when the painter is not using thecaulking gun 120. Various storage means, such as thecaulking gun holder 40, plurality of tool pockets 60 & 70,cartridge holster 80, and wipingcloth engager 110 disposed on theelongated band 10 of thepainter utility belt 200 are configured in such a manner that the same do not get detached from theelongated band 10 when subjected to pulling or tugging by the user. Further, the various storage means, such as thecaulking gun holder 40, plurality of tool pockets 60 & 70,cartridge holster 80, and wipingcloth engager 110 have a low enough profile to avoid obstructing the free arm movements of the painter, and to keep tool handles below a beltline to avoiding poking the painter. - The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omission and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or render expedient, but such are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present invention.
Claims (10)
1. A utility belt for carrying tools, comprising:
an elongated band for wrapping around a waist of a user;
a tool holder capable of holding a tool in an upright vertical position, the tool holder comprising
a plate having a proximal end portion, an intermediate portion, and a distal end portion, the proximal end portion of the plate coupled to the elongated band,
a first ring coupled to the intermediate portion of the plate and extending transversely therefrom, and
a second ring coupled to the distal end portion of the plate and extending transversely therefrom, the second ring having a size smaller than a size of the first ring;
wherein the tool comprises
a cartridge receiving body having a first end and a second end, the cartridge receiving body capable of receiving a cartridge having a cylindrical body with a nozzle at one end, such that the nozzle extends out of the second end of the cartridge receiving body, and
a handle portion at the first end of the cartridge receiving body; and
wherein in the upright vertical position the cartridge receiving body with the cartridge passes through the first ring with the handle portion resting on the first ring, and only the nozzle passes through second ring with the second end of the cartridge receiving body resting on the second ring.
2. The utility belt of claim 1 , further comprising a cartridge holder capable of holding an additional cartridge in a vertically upright position, the cartridge holder comprising
a planar flap having a proximal end portion coupled to the elongated band, an intermediate portion coupled to the proximal end portion, and a distal end portion having a lower loop, and
an upper loop portion having a first end portion and a second portion, the first end portion and the second end portion coupled to the elongated band, such that the upper loop portion is disposed over a portion of the planar flap coupling the elongated band, and configuring a loop thereon;
wherein the additional cartridge has a cylindrical body with a nozzle at one end; and
wherein in the vertically upright position the upper loop portion of the cartridge holder is capable of slidably receiving the cylindrical body of the additional cartridge and the lower loop portion is capable of slidably receiving the nozzle, thereby holding the additional cartridge.
3. The utility belt of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of differently sized tool pockets coupled to the elongated band, the tool pockets capable of holding differently sized tools.
4. The utility belt of claim 3 , wherein the differently sized tools comprise at least one of sanders, scrapers, utility knives, screw drivers, putty knives, brushes, and rollers.
5. The utility belt of claim 1 , further comprising a wiping cloth engager having a
a flap having a first end and a second end, the first end of the flap coupled to the elongated band, and
a hook coupled to the second end of the flap, the hook capable of removably engaging a wiping cloth.
6. A utility belt for carrying tools, comprising:
an elongated band for wrapping around a waist of a user;
a caulking gun holder capable of holding a caulking gun in an upright vertical position, the caulking gun holder comprising
a plate having a proximal end portion, an intermediate portion, and a distal end portion, the proximal end portion of the plate coupled to the elongated band,
a first ring coupled to the intermediate portion of the plate and extending transversely therefrom, and
a second ring coupled to the distal portion of the plate and extending transversely therefrom, the second ring having a size smaller than a size of the first ring;
wherein the caulking gun comprises
a cartridge receiving body having a first end and a second end, the cartridge receiving body capable of receiving a cartridge with a nozzle, such that, the nozzle extends out of the second end, and
a handle portion at the first end of the cartridge receiving body; and
wherein in the upright vertical position the cartridge receiving body with the cartridge passes through the first ring with the handle portion resting on the first ring, and only the nozzle passes through second ring with the second end of the cartridge receiving body resting on the second ring.
7. The utility belt of claim 6 , further comprising a cartridge holder capable of holding an additional cartridge in a vertically upright position, the cartridge holder comprising
a planar flap having a proximal end portion coupled to the elongated band, an intermediate portion coupled to the proximal end portion, and a distal end portion having a lower loop, and
an upper loop portion having a first end portion and a second portion, the first end portion and the second end portion coupled to the elongated band, such that, the upper loop portion is disposed over a portion of the planar flap coupling the elongated band, and configuring a loop thereon;
wherein the additional cartridge has a cylindrical body with a nozzle at one end; and
wherein in the vertically upright position the upper loop portion of the cartridge holder is capable of slidably receiving the cylindrical body of the additional cartridge and the lower loop portion is capable of slidably receiving the nozzle, thereby holding the additional cartridge.
8. The utility belt of claim 6 , further comprising a plurality of differently sized tool pockets coupled to the elongated band, the tool pockets capable of holding differently sized tools.
9. The utility belt of claim 8 , wherein the differently sized tools comprise at least one of sanders, scrapers, utility knives, screw drivers, putty knives, brushes, and rollers.
10. The utility belt of claim 6 , further comprising a wiping cloth engager having
a flap having a first end and a second end, the first end of the flap coupled to the elongated band, and
a hook coupled to the second end of the flap, the hook capable of removably engaging a wiping cloth.
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