Personal tool carrying device
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United States of America Patent
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Sep 24, 2002
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May 12, 2000
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May 12, 2000
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Abstract
A personal tool carrying device provides improvements in manufacture and appearance. A hook includes an integrally formed head end that is supported by ribs of a slot of a housing. A friction cap preferably surrounds the head end to hold the hook in a selected rotational position. The head end and friction cap are held in a cavity of the housing by a mounting element such as a belt clip. The housing swivels in relation to the mounting element. The device provides various surfaces for product identifying information.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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WORKTOOLS INC | 20755 PLUMMER STREET CHATSWORTH CA 91311 |
International Classification(s)

- 2000 Application Filing Year
- A45F Class
- 149 Applications Filed
- 25 Patents Issued To-Date
- 16.78 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Marks, Joel | Sherman Oaks, CA | 41 | 1089 |
# of filed Patents : 41 Total Citations : 1089 |
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- 20 Citation Count
- A45F Class
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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