Tool tether
OwnerOscar K. Elkinsinventor
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Abstract
A tool tether that includes an adjustable lanyard having a loop that fits over a user's hand that can be tightened thereon. An opposite end of the lanyard from the loop includes a swivel clasping mechanism that can be connected to one of a plurality of hardware receptacles. The hardware receptacles include an eyelet or the like to allow it to be secured to the clasping mechanism. The hardware receptacles come in a wide variety of sizes to accommodate tools and hardware of different sizes and weights. In one embodiment, the hardware receptacles are cylindrically shaped rubber cups that are rigid enough to support different tools, and have different diameters. In an alternate embodiment, the hardware receptacles are flexible ring members that can be wrapped around a particular tool or component.
Claims20
A tool tether assembly for securing a piece of hardware to a user, said assembly comprising:
- a lanyard, said lanyard including a loop mechanism forming a loop in the lanyard that is configured to attach to the user's person;
- a clasping mechanism secured to one end of the lanyard;
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- a hardware receptacle including a connector, said clasping mechanism being selectively securable to the connector so as to secure the receptacle to the lanyard, said receptacle being a cylindrical member having an internal channel, wherein said piece of hardware is rigidly securable within the channel in a friction fit.
A tool tether for securing a piece of hardware to a user, said tool tether comprising:
- a lanyard, said lanyard including an adjusting device secured thereto and defining a loop in the lanyard, said adjusting device being selectively positionable along the lanyard to change the size of the loop;
- a clasping mechanism secured to one end of the lanyard opposite to the loop, said clasping mechanism including a swivel to allow the clasping mechanism to rotate on the lanyard;
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- a cylindrical shaped hardware receptacle having an internal chamber and an opening to the chamber, said hardware receptacle including an eyelet secured to a top of the receptacle opposite to the opening of the chamber, said clasping mechanism being secured to the eyelet, wherein said piece of hardware can be rigidly securable within the chamber in a friction fit.
A tool tether kit for securing a tool or piece of hardware to a user, said kit comprising:
- a lanyard, said lanyard including a loop device selectively positionable along the lanyard and forming an adjustable loop in the lanyard that is configured to fit over a user's hand and be snugged to a user's wrist, said lanyard further including a swivel clasping mechanism secured to one end of the lanyard opposite to the loop;
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- a plurality of cylindrical-shaped hardware receptacles, each receptacle including an internal chamber accessible through an opening in the receptacle, wherein each chamber has a different diameter, each receptacle further including a connecter, each receptacle being separately securable to the lanyard by attaching the clasping mechanism to the connecter to allow different sized tools or hardware to be secured to the user.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.