Energized belt for holding tools

Abstract

An energized belt for holding tools that has at least one strap and at least one holder. It has an energy processor, a first conductor, a second conductor, a switch and at least one port. The first conductor is attached to the at least one strap and the energy processor is electrically connected to that first conductor. The second conductor is attached to the at least one holder which is attached to the at least one strap and is electrically connected to the first conductor. The switch is electrically connected to the energy processor. The second conductor is capable of emitting heat so that the at least one of the at least one holders as a pouch is suitable for placement of a wearer's hands to be warmed. The at least one port being integrally attached to the at least one holder and connected to the first conductor.

Claims

1. An energized belt for holding tools, the energized belt comprising: at least one strap; at least one holder; an energy processor; a first conductor; a second conductor; a switch; at least one port; the first conductor being attached to the at least one strap; the energy processor being electrically connected to the first conductor; the second conductor being attached to the at least one holder; the at least one holder being attached to the at least one strap; the second conductor being electrically connected to the first conductor; the switch being electrically connected to the energy processor; the second conductor being capable of emitting heat; at least one of the at least one holders being a pouch suitable for placement of a wearer's hands; the at least one port being integrally attached to the at least one holder; the at least one port being electrically connected to the first conductor.

2. The energized belt of claim 1 wherein the first conductor is integrally attached to a surface of the at least one strap.

3. The energized belt of claim 1 wherein the at least one holder is removably attached to the at least one strap.

4. The energized belt of claim 1 wherein the second conductor is in contact with the first conductor via at least one conducting snap.

5. The energized belt of claim 1 wherein the at least one holders are of different sizes and shapes.

6. The energized belt of claim 1 wherein the energy processor is attachable and detachable to the at least one strap.

7. The energized belt of claim 1 wherein the energy processor is attached to the at least one holder.

8. An energized belt for holding tools, the energized belt comprising: at least one strap; at least one holder; an energy processor; a first conductor; a second conductor; the first conductor being attached to the at least one strap; the energy processor being electrically connected to the first conductor; the second conductor being attached to the at least one holder; the at least one holder being attached to the at least one strap; the second conductor being electrically connected to the first conductor; a switch; the switch being electrically connected to the energy processor; the first conductor being integrally attached to a surface of the at least one strap; the second conductor being capable of emitting heat; the at least one holder being slidably connected to the at least one strap; at least one of the at least one holders being a pouch suitable for placement of a wearer's hands; the at least one holder being removably attached to the at least one strap; the second conductor being in contact with the first conductor via at least one conducting snap.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:

(2) FIG. 1 shows a plan view of a portion of an embodiment of the present invention laid out flat.

(3) FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention stowing a hammer.

(4) FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention worn by a user.

DESCRIPTION

(5) Overview.

(6) As shown in FIG. 1, a plan view of a portion of an embodiment of the present invention laid out flat comprises a strap element 1, a first conductor 3, and an energy processor 2. The first conductor 3 is integral with the strap 1. The energy processor 2 is connected to the first conductor 3.

(7) As shown in FIG. 2, a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention stowing a hammer comprises an at least one strap 106, a first conductor 104, and an energy processor 101 with a switch 109 electrically attached. The first conductor 104 is integrally attached to the at least one strap 106. The energy processor 101 is connected to the first conductor 104.

(8) The at least one strap has conducting snaps 110 that allow for items to be attached to the at least one strap 106 and electrically to the first conductor 104.

(9) The embodiment has an at least one holder 108 that slides onto the at least one strap 106. Integral to the at least one holder 108 is a second conductor 103. The second conductor 103 is touching the first conductor 104. The second conductor courses, shown by 107, and is integral with the at least one holder 108, substantially at the location where a tool 100 is held by the at least one holder 108. Too, though not shown in this figure, the at least one holder 108 may have ports for making various useful connections. I envision the best example of holder being a pouch similar to that which is customarily seen on toolbelts, an essential feature of the inventive holder is that it be capable of connecting to the at least one strap 106, a simple clip that holds a battery pack is one unusual example.

(10) In such an embodiment, the energy processor 101 can send energy, heat energy for example, through the first conductor 104. That heat energy travels through the first conductor 104 and on to the second conductor 103 and further on coursing 107 through the at least on holder 108. This heats the tool 100 and creates a heated area throughout where a worker can place his or her hands.

(11) As shown in FIG. 3, a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention worn by a user comprises an at least on strap 33. The at least one strap 33, fitted on the waist of a user 30, has attached to it a first conductor 34 and a switchable (switch not shown) energy processor 35 which is connected to the first conductor 34. I envision there being an at least one holder 36, a pouch for example, with a second conductor 38 attached.

(12) The first conductor 34 and the second conductor 38 are in electrical contact where 39 the at least one holder 36 attaches to the at least one strap 33. In such an embodiment, the connection is made either by the closeness and gravity or even by conducting snaps 110.

(13) The energy made by the energy processor 35 causes the at least one holder 36 to increase in temperature. A user 30 can place his or her appendage 31 in the pouch 32. Also, a tool 37 located in the pouch will become heated. The same energy used for heating can be used for many other purposes. For example, the at least one holder 36 has a port 40 that connects to the conductors 41. Such a port can be used for many purposes.

(14) Although the present invention has been described in considerable detail with the reference to certain preferred versions thereof, other versions are possible. For instance, the belt may be placed elsewhere than around a worker's waste, such as strapped over a worker's shoulders. Therefore, the spirit and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred versions contained herein.

(15) Any element in a claim that does not explicitly state “means for” performing a specified function, or “step for” performing a specific function, is not to be interpreted as a “means” or “step” clause as specified in 35 U.S.C. § 112, ¶6. In particular, the use of “step of” in the claims herein is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112, ¶6.