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Belt mountable holster for holding a power tool

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-02-25
ALBERT JOHN
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[0008]In one particular embodiment, the mount defines a slot and the tool clip comprises a tongue which is releasably insertable into the sl

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This increases the risk that the tool will be damaged or misplaced.
Moreover, the need to frequently set down and retrieve a tool is an inefficient use of worker time.
However, such pouches do not stow tools securely, particularly heavier power tools such as screw guns and drills.
Accordingly, the pouch and tool may swing from a worker's waist which impedes free movement of the worker.
This may be uncomfortable, unwieldy and potentially dangerous.
Another common problem is that the metal bits become detached from

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[0018]Throughout the following description, specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the invention. However, the invention may be practiced without these particulars. In other instances, well known elements have not been shown or described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the invention. Accordingly, the specification and drawings are to be regarded in an illustrative, rather than a restrictive, sense.

[0019]This application relates to a belt-mountable holster 10 for holding a tool 12, such as a corded or cord-less screw gun or drill gun. Holster 10 includes a first frame element or belt mount 14, which is mountable on a user's belt 16 or other support surface, and a second frame element or tool clip 18 which is configured to securely engage tool 12. As described in detail below, tool clip 18 is releasably and securely connectable to belt mount 14.

[0020]In the illustrated embodiment tool 12 includes a body portion 20 having a first ...

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The application relates to a belt-mountable holster for holding a power tool, such as a screw gun or drill. The holster comprises a belt mount and a tool clip which may be releasably and securely coupled together. The belt mount is securely mountable on the user's belt. The tool clip is configured to securely engage an outer portion of the body of the power tool. In one embodiment, the tool clip includes a tongue which is releasably insertable within a slot formed in the belt mount to securely couple the first and second frame elements together. The holster may be used for conveniently stowing a power tool on the waist of a user when the tool is not in use. When the power tool is withdrawn from the holster for use, the tool clip remains coupled to the tool and does not obstruct or impede its normal operation.

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TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]This application relates to a holster for holding a power tool, such as corded or cord-less screw gun or drill.BACKGROUND[0002]Screw guns and drills are commonly used in the construction trade for driving screw fasteners and the like. Such guns are typically L-shaped and comprise a tool body having a barrel at one end for mounting removable metal screw driving or drill bits and a handle at the other end for holding the tool and actuating a trigger. In the case of some tools, the metal bits are maintained in the barrel by magnetic forces to enable quick bit loading and replacement. When a power tool is not in use, for example when a construction worker requires the use of both hands to align a construction panel or the like, it is commonplace for workers to temporarily hold the tool between their legs or set the tool down at the construction site. This increases the risk that the tool will be damaged or misplaced. Moreover, the need to frequently set down and ret...

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IPC IPC(8): A45F5/02
CPCA45F5/02A45F5/021F41C33/041B25H3/006F41C33/0245A45F2200/0575
Inventor ALBERT, JOHN
Owner ALBERT JOHN
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