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  Two-way adaptable tool hookUSPTO Application #: 20070181621Title: Two-way adaptable tool hook Abstract: An adaptable tool hook comprises a wire-frame buckle and hook with a strap. The strap can be positioned on the buckle-hook in two different orthogonal positions to allow the strap to wrap an object or tool laterally or longitudinally. The hook stays with the tool and can be hooked on any available belt, pocket, rail, or wire. (end of abstract)
Agent: Patents Pending - Elk Grove, CA, US Inventors: John A. Piatt, Richard S. Staken USPTO Applicaton #: 20070181621 - Class: 224269000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Package And Article Carriers, Carried By Animate Bearer, Clip Or Hook Attaching Article Carrier To Support Means On Bearer The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070181621. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This Application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/112,415, filed Apr. 25, 2005, and titled ADAPTABLE TOOL HOOK. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to hooks and hangers, and more particularly to hooks that can be quickly strapped to a hand tool and thereafter easily be hung from a belt or pocket of a worker. [0004] 2. Description of Related Art [0005] Only having "two hands" often requires that a worker put down a hand tool in order to complete some procedure or prepare it for using the tool. But putting the tool down on the ground or table may not be possible or convenient. So a variety of workers tool pouches, holsters and hooks have been devised and marketed. [0006] For example, a belt hook is shown by William Armstrong in U.S. Design Pat. D470,309 S, issued Feb. 18, 2003. Such appears to illustrate a saddle that can be threaded by a workers belt and worn on one side. A snap with a release lever allows a tool with a matching ring to be captured and held. Armstrong shows a variation of this idea in his U.S. Design Pat. D469,250 S, issued Jan. 28, 2003. Here a simple flat hook pointing upwards is strapped to a worker's belt. [0007] James Schwartzmiller has a similar belt saddle with a low-slung hook that he illustrates in U.S. Design Pat. D452,610 S, issued Jan. 1, 2003. Such is being marketed under the trademark E-Z HOLSTER.TM.. Web pages accessed from www.ezholster.com show how the belt saddle and hook are matched with a tool having a ring strapped to it with VELCRO strapping. The problem is the hook on the side of the worker can snag onto anything and can scratch and injure other people and objects. The tool can only be hung on the hook, and the hook must already be pre-attached to the worker's belt. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0008] Briefly, an adaptable tool hook embodiment of the present invention comprises a wire-frame buckle and hook with a strap. The strap can be positioned on the buckle-hook in two different orthogonal positions to allow the strap to wrap an object or tool laterally or longitudinally. The hook stays with the tool and can be hooked on any available belt, pocket, rail, or wire. [0009] An advantage of the present invention is a method and device are provided for hanging objects. [0010] Another advantage of the present invention is that a method and device are provided that are simple, inexpensive, and effective. [0011] A still further advantage of the present invention is that an adaptable hook is provided that can easily be strapped to a tool and then the tool can be hooked on a work-belt. [0012] The above and still further objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of specific embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0013] FIGS. 1A-1D are perspective diagrams of an adaptable tool hook embodiment of the present invention. These Figs. demonstrate how the strap can be slipped between two orthogonal positions to increase the number of ways it can be used and the types of objects that can be attached to a hook; [0014] FIGS. 2A-2B are side and front view diagrams with a power hand tool fitted with the adaptable tool hook of FIGS. 1A-1D; [0015] FIG. 3 is a perspective diagram of how an adaptable tool hook embodiment of the present invention can be fitted with two matching VELCRO straps; and [0016] FIGS. 4A-4B are perspective diagrams of a two-way adapt-a-hook embodiment of the present invention show the two orientations of the tie-wrap that are accommodated quickly and easily by capturing a buckle-anchor in the base of the hook-frame. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0017] FIGS. 1A-1D illustrate an adaptable tool hook embodiment of the present invention, and is referred to herein by the general reference numeral 100. The adaptable tool hook 100 comprises a wire-frame buckle 102 and a strap 104. The buckle 102 has a left-lateral section 106, a right-lateral section 108, a top longitudinal section 110, and a bottom longitudinal section 112. These allow the strap 104 to be wrapped around an object with a hook section 114 being in-line or orthogonal. [0018] FIGS. 1A and 1C illustrate strap 104 in its longitudinal starting position on section 112. FIGS. 1B and 1D illustrate strap 104 in its lateral starting position on section 108. The two positions are orthogonal to one another. The wire-frame construction is key to allowing strap 104 to be slipped between sections 106-108-110-112. In FIG. 1C, strap 104 can be doubled back around section 110, similar to the way shown in FIG. 1D. [0019] In use, the adaptable tool hook 100 can be strapped to any object the strap 104 can wrap around and the hook section 114 has the strength to support the weight. It need not necessarily be a tool, and it need not necessarily be hung on a worker or even a person. For example, the adaptable tool hook 100 could be wrapped around a stuffed toy and hung on a rail in a store for merchandising. Continue reading... Full patent description for Two-way adaptable tool hook Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Two-way adaptable tool hook patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Two-way adaptable tool hook or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Ring system for securing devices Next Patent Application: Carrying rack Industry Class: Package and article carriers ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Two-way adaptable tool hook patent info. 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