Garage Door Technician Tool Vest

Abstract

A garage door technician tool vest having a plurality of pockets located in the upper section of the vest for holding pens, a plurality of pockets located in the mid-section of the vest for holding nuts, a tape holder and a magnetic patch also located in the mid-section of the vest, a plurality of screwdriver pockets disposed on zippered pockets located in the lower section of the vest, and a belt attached to the lower edge of the vest, the belt having means to which at least one tool pouch is removably attached thereto.

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to utility tool vests for garage door technicians.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Utility vests have been in use for many years, these vests being designed to carry a worker's tools. Some vests have been adapted for specialty fields, such as electricians and construction workers. These vests have been designed with pockets, loops, rings, and various attachments to retain and carry a user's tools. Most of these vests have been made in a one-size fits all and cater to electricians and contractors. Further, most tool vests are not designed to fit average and below average height technicians.PRIOR ART

[0003] The prior art is replete with utility vests for contractors. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,369,526 to Clutts relates to a utility vest having a detachably secured utility apron around the bottom thereof having a variety of panels and pouches for holding tools. U.S. Pat. No. 6,662,373 B2 to Frank discloses a utility vest having detachable pouches removably attached to the lower edge of the vest. And, U.S. Patent Application Publication 2008 / 0301863 A1 to Goff et al. provides an electrician's vest having specialized pockets for easy access to tools and supplies.

[0004] Despite the efforts of the prior art, a need still exists for a tool vest specifically designed to be used by a garage door technician. Such a tool vest should include pockets for retaining pens, pockets for retaining screw drivers, pockets for retaining nuts, an element for a tape and a magnetic patch. Moreover, each of the pockets should be located to facilitate removal of the pen or tool. Such a vest also should also be adjustable in the shoulders and in the waist to accommodate users of different heights and sizes.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The invention of the present subject matter relates to a garage door technician tool vest comprising a plurality of pen pockets, a plurality of screwdriver pockets, a plurality of pockets to hold nuts, at least one tape holder, at least one magnetic patch and a belt disposed at the lower end of the vest having means to hold a drill.

[0006] Accordingly, it is an object of the present subject matter to provide a tool vest specifically designed for use by a garage door technician.

[0007] It is another object of the present subject matter to provide a tool vest for a garage door technician which facilitates retaining and removing items including pens, screwdrivers, and nuts.

[0008] It is yet another object of the present subject matter to provide a garage door technician vest having pockets located on the front face of the vest to retain pens, screwdrivers, and nuts.

[0009] It is a still another object of the present subject matter to provide a garage door technician vest further comprising a tape holder and a magnetic patch on its front face.

[0010] It is a further object of the present subject matter to provide a garage door technician vest having a belt secured to the lower end of the vest.

[0011] It is yet a further object of the present subject matter to provide a garage door technician vest having a belt secured to the lower end of the vest with means to hold at least one tool pouch.

[0012] It is still a further object of the present subject matter to provide a garage door technician vest composed of a heavy canvas material.

[0013] It is an additional object of the present subject matter to provide a garage door technician vest which can be adapted easily to accommodate users having a height smaller than the average height.

[0014] It is an additional object of the present invention to provide a garage door technician vest wherein each of the pockets is in the most desirable position on the vest to facilitate the use thereof.

[0015] These and other objects of the present subject matter are accomplished by providing a garage door technician vest having a plurality of pockets located in the upper section of the vest for holding pens, a plurality of pockets located in the mid-section of the vest for holding nuts, a tape holder and a magnetic patch also located in the mid-section of the vest, a plurality of screwdriver pockets disposed on zippered pockets located in the lower section of the vest, and a belt attached to the lower edge of the vest, the belt having means to which at least one tool pouch can be attached.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the garage door tech tool vest of the present subject matter.

[0017] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the garage door tech tool vest of the present subject matter.

[0018] FIG. 3 is front perspective view of a first tool pouch which is removably attachable to the garage door tech tool vest of the present subject matter.

[0019] FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of a second tool pouch which is removably attachable to the garage door tech tool vest of the present subject matter.

[0020] FIG. 5 is front perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the garage door tech tool vest of the present subject matter having adjustable shoulder straps.

[0021] FIG. 6 is a front perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the garage tech tool vest of the present subject matter having an adjustable waist portion.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] In the following description, like reference numbers are used to identify like elements. Furthermore, the drawings are intended to illustrate major features of exemplary embodiments in a diagrammatic manner. The drawings are not intended to depict every feature of every implementation nor relative dimensions of the depicted elements and are not drawn to scale. In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth to clearly describe various specific embodiments disclosed herein. One skilled in the art, however, will understand that the presently claimed invention may be practiced without all the specific details discussed below. In other instances, well known features have not been described so as not to obscure the invention.

[0023] The terms “garage tech tool vest”, “tool vest,” and “vest” and similar terms may be used throughout the specification and it is to be understood that such terms are interchangeable and all refer to the “garage door technician tool vest” of the present subject matter.

[0024] 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 use of the terms “including”, “comprising”, “having”, and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items.

[0025] The present subject matter is directed to a garage door technician vest having a plurality of pockets located in the upper section of the vest for holding pens, a plurality of pockets located in the mid-section of the vest for holding nuts, a tape holder and a magnetic patch also located in the mid-section of the vest, a plurality of screwdriver pockets disposed on zippered pockets located in the lower section of the vest, and a belt attached to the lower edge of the vest, the belt having means for at least one tool pouch to be removably attached thereto.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 1, the garage door tech tool vest 100 comprises a front side 102, a left side 104 having a left upper section 110, a left mid-section 130, and a left lower pocket 150, a right side 106, having a right upper section 120, a right mid-section 140, and a right lower pocket 160 and a bottom edge 108.

[0027] Referring to FIG. 1, a first plurality of pen pockets 112 is disposed in the left upper section 110, preferably the number of pen pockets is three (3) pen pockets and a plurality of nuts pockets 132 is disposed in the left mid-section 130, preferably three (3) nuts pockets. Disposed on the left lower pocket 150 is a plurality of screw driver pockets 152, each having a lower opened end 154 provided with a reinforcing ring 156. The left lower pocket further is provided with a closure mechanism such as zipper 158.

[0028] A second plurality of pen pockets 122 is disposed in the right upper section 120, preferably the number of pen pockets is three (3) pen pockets, a tape holder 142 provided with a D-ring 144 is disposed in the right mid-section 140, and a magnet patch 146. Disposed on the right lower pocket 160 is a plurality of screw driver pockets 162, each having a lower opened end 164 provided with a reinforcing ring 166. The right lower pocket further is provided with a closure mechanism such as zipper 168.

[0029] The left side 104 and right side 106 of the garage tech tool vest are removably attached to one another by means of a closure means such as a zipper 103. Removably attached along the lower edge 108 of the tool vest is a belt 170 comprising a buckle element 172, at least one loop 174 to which is attached a dog lock 176.

[0030] Referring to FIG. 2, the rear side 105 of the tool vest is shown having side pocket 107 disposed along the lower left section 109 of the tool vest, the side pocket 107 designed to hold vice grips. The garage tech tool vest of the present subject matter can be made from any durable material including, for example, a cotton canvas material.

[0031] FIG. 3 illustrates a first tool pouch which can be removably attached to the garage door tech tool belt of the present invention. More particularly, first tool pouch 200 comprises an O-ring 202 which can be connected to dog lock 176 of the garage door tech tool vest, thereby securing the tool pouch 200 to the garage door tech tool vest 100. The tool pouch 200 further comprises a plurality of pockets 204 and at least one pocket 206, for holding additional tools, including for example, deep well socket wrenches. Referring now to FIG. 4, a second tool pouch is illustrated which can be removably secured to the garage door tech tool belt. The second tool pouch 300 comprises an O-ring 302, a plurality of pockets 304, and at least one additional pocket 306, all the pockets being provided for holding additional tools.

[0032] It is further contemplated that the garage door tech tool vest of the present subject matter can be adjustable to accommodate users of different heights and sizes. FIG. 4 shows an alternate embodiment of the garage door tech tool vest of the present subject matter having adjustment means for users of different heights. The tool vest 400 comprises a front face 402, a left adjustable shoulder strap 472 which is adjustably attached to front face 402 by any suitable means that will be obvious to those skilled in the art including a hook and loop fastening arrangement such as a Velcro™ patch 474 and a right adjustable shoulder strap 476 which is adjustably attached to front face 402 by any suitable means that will be obvious to those skilled in the art including a hook and loop fastening arrangement such as a Velcro™ patch 478.

[0033] FIG. 5 illustrates another alternate embodiment of the garage door tech tool vest of the present subject matter wherein the waist of the vest can be adjusted for users having larger than average midsections. The tool vest 500 comprises a front face 502 an upper adjustable locking clip 582 and a lower adjustable locking clip 584, both locking clips can be adjusted for a tighter or looser fit as will be obvious to those skilled in the art.

[0034] The garage technician tool vest of the present invention will allow the technician to have easy access to select the tools they most often use. Unlike other vests commonly designed for contractors and electricians, every pocket of the tool vest of the present subject matter is customized to fit the needs specifically for the garage door technician, thereby improving the speed and efficiency of the work task.

[0035] While several illustrative embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, numerous variations and alternative embodiments will occur to those skilled in the art. Such variations and alternative embodiments are contemplated and can be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A garage door technician tool vest having a front face comprising an upper section provided with a plurality of pen pockets for holding pens, a mid-section provided with a plurality of nuts pockets for holding nuts, a tape holder and a magnetic patch, a lower section provided with a plurality of screwdriver pockets for holding screwdrivers, and a lower edge, said lower edge having a belt attached thereto, said belt having at least one dog lock.

2. The garage door technician tool vest in accordance with claim 1, wherein each of said plurality of screwdriver pockets has an opened lower end reinforced with a ring element.

3. The garage door technician tool vest in accordance with claim 1, wherein said upper section comprise a left upper section and a right upper section, and wherein said plurality of pen pockets is disposed in both said left upper section and said right upper section.

4. The garage door technician tool vest in accordance with claim 1, wherein said mid-section further comprises a left mid-section and a right mid-section, and wherein said plurality of nut pockets is disposed in said left mid-section, and said tape holder and said magnetic patch is disposed in said right mid-section.

5. The garage door technician tool vest in accordance with claim 1, wherein said lower section further comprises a left zippered pocket having said plurality of screwdriver pockets disposed thereon and a right zippered pocket having said plurality of screwdriver pockets disposed thereon.

6. The garage door technician tool vest in accordance with claim 1, wherein said front face has a left side and a right side which can be joined together by a closure element.

7. The garage door technician tool vest in accordance with claim 1, further comprising a tool pouch having an O-ring which can be removably attached to said at least one dog lock.

8. The garage door technician tool vest in accordance with claim 1, wherein said at least one dog lock is a first dog lock and a second dog lock, and further comprising a first tool pouch which can be removably attached to said first dog leg and a second tool pouch which can be removably attached to said second dog lock.

9. The garage door technician tool vest in accordance with claim 1, further comprising adjustable shoulder straps.

10. The garage door technician tool vest in accordance with claim 6, further comprising an upper adjustable locking clip and a lower adjustable locking clip, said upper adjustable locking clip and said lower adjustable locking clip each adapted to adjust the fit of said garage door technician tool vest about the mid-section.

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