John Salentine - Santa Barbara CA, US Kenneth Collin - Ventura CA, US
Assignee:
HAMMERHEAD INDUSTRIES
International Classification:
B65H075/48
US Classification:
242/380000, 242/379200, 242/404300
Abstract:
A retractable tether is disclosed which may be used in conjunction with personal communication devices (such as a Cell Phone, Pager or PDA) mounting system for the prevention of loss or damage. The retracting tether may be clipped to a belt, pants or purse next to the location in which the device is being held or stored. The retractable tether allows the device to be easily used while connected to the retracting tether. Should the device be dropped or dislodged from it's clip mount, holster or storage pocket, the retracting tether prevents the device from hitting the ground thereby preventing loss or damage to the device. A separation mechanism is also incorporated to allow the device to be easily removed from the retractable tether.
John Salentine - Santa Barbara CA, US Kenneth Collin - Ojai CA, US
Assignee:
HAMMERHEAD INDUSTRIES
International Classification:
A45F005/00 B65H075/40
US Classification:
224/162000, 224/269000
Abstract:
A retracting tether apparatus is disclosed comprising a retractor housing having a locking post on its outside surface. The apparatus also includes an attachment mechanism, such as a belt clip, for attaching to a body and a retaining section, the attachment mechanism being integral to the retaining section. The retaining section has a retaining section hole sized to mate with the locking post and the locking post has a mechanism for holding the post in the retaining section hole. The inside surface of the retaining section hole rides on an outside surface of the locking post to provide for smooth rotation of the retractor housing in relation to the retaining section.
John Salentine - Santa Barbara CA, US Kenneth Collin - Ojai CA, US
International Classification:
B65H075/48
US Classification:
242379200
Abstract:
A tethering system according to the present invention comprises a housing having front and back surfaces and a tether internal to the housing. A spring is also internal to the housing and arranged to allow the tether to be extended from the tether housing against the force of the spring, with the spring urging the tether to retract into the housing. A mounting apparatus is included on the back surface of the tether housing and is arranged to mount the tether housing to a person. A holstering system is included on the front surface of the tether housing and arranged to allow a personal device to be mounted to the tether housing with the tether attached to the personal device. The tether is extendable to allow use of the personal device by the person. The spring and tether also preventing the personal device from falling to the ground.
A retracting tether apparatus is disclosed comprising a retractor housing having a locking post on its outside surface. The apparatus also includes an attachment mechanism, such as a belt clip, for attaching to a body and a retaining section, the attachment mechanism being integral to the retaining section. The retaining section has a retaining section hole sized to mate with the locking post and the locking post has a mechanism for holding the post in the retaining section hole. The inside surface of the retaining section hole rides on an outside surface of the locking post to provide for smooth rotation of the retractor housing in relation to the retaining section.
Holstering retractor devices or systems for securing a device or instrument when not in use, such that the instrument does not have to be held or slid into a pocket. The systems are coupled with a retracting device, integrated into the holster, such that if said instrument or device pops out of holster, or is dropped while in use, it is not lost or damaged. The present invention is also directed to systems utilizing the holster retractors, such as vest system having the holster retractor mounted to the vests.
Retractors and vests having the retractors are disclosed, wherein the retractor can be attached by an attachment mechanism to a web system on the vest. An accessory can be attached to a line within the retractor, and the user can extend the line from the retractor housing when the accessory is in use. When the line is extended from the housing, the retractor housing rotates so it is in alignment with the extended line. This alignment of the housing and line significantly reduces the stresses on the line, which in turn extends the reliability and lifespan of the retractor. Further, the line can be under a retraction force that retracts the line back into the retractor housing when the extension force is released. The retraction force can be strong enough to prevent the line from extending from under weight of the accessory. The retractor can also minimize the dangle length of the retracting device to the attachment point to minimize movement when not in use.
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Company / Classification
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Kenneth S. Collin President
HAMMERHEAD INDUSTRIES, INC Mfg Plastic Products · All Other Misc Mfg
1501 Goodyear Ave, Ventura, CA 93003 805-658-9922, 805-658-8833
Kenneth S. Collin Managing
Corporate Leasing, LLC Equipment Leasing
1501 Goodyear Ave, Ventura, CA 93003
Kenneth Collin President
CMP DISPLAY SYSTEMS INC Mfg Plastic Products Mfg Process Control Instruments Mfg Search/Navigation Equipment · Plastics Products, NEC
23301 Wilmington Ave, Carson, CA 90745 2490 Turquoise Cir, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 805-499-3642, 805-499-2333
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