U.S. patent application number 13/357673 was filed with the patent office on 2013-01-24 for wonderband systems.
The applicant listed for this patent is Tyler Green. Invention is credited to Tyler Green.
Application Number | 20130020359 13/357673 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 47555095 |
Filed Date | 2013-01-24 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130020359 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Green; Tyler |
January 24, 2013 |
WONDERBAND SYSTEMS
Abstract
An apparatus for efficiently securing and transporting multiple
hand-held implements for individuals completing assorted projects.
Wonderband is a small, stylish wristband or armband designed to
hold necessary tools for makeup artists, hair stylists, painters,
and the like. Through its comfortable design, this innovative
product conveniently holds a wide variety of tools on a user's
wrist or arm for quick and easy access. Wonderband may simply be
strapped onto a user's wrist or arm like a watch, and one or more
tools may be secured to the band by silicone rubber grips.
Individuals in hair styling and makeup artistry fields, painters,
or virtually anyone needing access to multiple tools while working
will appreciate the convenience and accessibility that this product
affords.
Inventors: |
Green; Tyler; (Litchfield,
CT) |
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Applicant: |
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State |
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Type |
Green; Tyler |
Litchfield |
CT |
US |
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Family ID: |
47555095 |
Appl. No.: |
13/357673 |
Filed: |
January 25, 2012 |
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Application
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61446525 |
Feb 25, 2011 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
224/222 ;
224/267 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45D 44/00 20130101;
A45F 5/00 20130101; A45D 2200/25 20130101; A45F 2005/008
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
224/222 ;
224/267 |
International
Class: |
A45F 5/00 20060101
A45F005/00 |
Claims
1. A tool-securing armband system comprising: a band having an
outer surface and an inner surface; a plurality of
tool-grip-holders; wherein said tool-grip-holders are affixed to
said outer surface of said band; wherein said inner surface of said
band is worn adjacent a skin surface of a user-wearer; and wherein
said tool-securing armband system is worn by said user-wearer and
said tool-securing armband system is adapted to hold tools in said
tool-grip-holders such that said user-wearer is able to easily
access said tools during at least one wearing period.
2. The tool-securing armband system of claim 1 wherein said band
comprises a first end and a second end.
3. The tool-securing armband system of claim 2 wherein said first
end comprises an attacher.
4. The tool-securing armband system of claim 3 wherein said second
end comprises a receiver.
5. The tool-securing armband system of claim 4 wherein said first
end and said second end are removably coupleable to each other.
6. The tool-securing armband system of claim 1 wherein said first
end comprises hooks.
7. The tool-securing armband system of claim 1 wherein said second
end comprises loops.
8. The tool-securing armband system of claim 1 wherein said holders
comprise rubber grips.
9. The tool-securing armband system of claim 8 wherein said rubber
grips comprise silicone.
10. The tool-securing armband system of claim 8 wherein said
holders comprise notches.
11. The tool-securing armband system of claim 8 wherein said
holders comprises cylindrically-shaped rings, said
cylindrically-shaped rings having an inner circumference and an
outer circumference, said inner circumference defining an inner
volume.
12. The tool-securing armband system of claim 11 wherein said tools
are friction-fit within confines of said inner volume abutting said
inner circumference of said cylindrically-shaped ring(s).
13. The tool-securing armband system of claim 9 wherein said
holders comprise a sleeve-slit-holder and cone-shaped-tip-holders
for removably securing scissors and at least one comb, said comb
removably insertable into said sleeve-slit-holder and said scissors
removably held in place by said cone-shaped-tip-holders.
14. The tool-securing armband system of claim 12 wherein said tools
comprise composing utensils including brushes and writing
instruments.
15. The tool-securing armband system of claim 13 wherein said tools
comprise make-up applicators.
16. The tool-securing armband system of claim 1 wherein said
holders comprise different sized retainers such that said tools of
different sizes and profiles may be securely held.
17. The tool-securing armband system of claim 13 wherein said
sleeve-slit-holder comprises an arch-shaped profile raise-offset
from said outer surface of said band.
18. A tool-securing armband system comprising: a band having an
outer surface and an inner surface; a plurality of
tool-grip-holders; wherein said tool-grip-holders are affixed to
said outer surface of said band; wherein said inner surface of said
band is worn adjacent a skin surface of a user-wearer; wherein said
band comprises a first end and a second end; wherein said first end
comprises an attacher; wherein said second end comprises a
receiver; wherein said first end and said second end are removably
coupleable to each other; wherein said first end comprises hooks;
wherein said second end comprises loops; wherein said holders
comprise rubber grips; wherein said rubber grips comprise silicone;
wherein said holders comprises cylindrically-shaped rings, said
cylindrically-shaped rings having an inner circumference and an
outer circumference, said inner circumference defining an inner
volume; wherein said tools are friction-fit within confines of said
inner volume abutting said inner circumference of said
cylindrically-shaped ring(s); wherein said tools comprise composing
utensils including brushes and writing instruments; and wherein
said tool-securing armband system is worn by said user-wearer and
said tool-securing armband system is adapted to hold tools in said
tool-grip-holders such that said user-wearer is able to easily
access said tools during at least one wearing period.
19. A method of using a tool-securing armband comprising the steps
of: attaching at least one tool-grip-holder to a band; securing
said band about a wrist of a user-wearer; inserting a plurality of
tools in tool-grip-holders, said tool-grip-holders located about an
outer periphery of said band; and removing, using and re-inserting
said tools during a perform of at least one project.
20. The method of claim 19 further comprising the step of removing
said band.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] The present application is related to and claims priority
from prior provisional application Ser. No. 61/446,525, filed Feb.
25, 2011 which application is incorporated herein by reference.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
[0002] A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains
material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright
owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of
the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the
Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise
reserves all copyright rights whatsoever. 37 CFR 1.71(d).
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] The following includes information that may be useful in
understanding the present invention(s). It is not an admission that
any of the information provided herein is prior art, or material,
to the presently described or claimed inventions, or that any
publication or document that is specifically or implicitly
referenced is prior art.
1. FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0004] The present invention relates generally to the field of
tool-securing armbands and more specifically relates to
tool-securing armbands for securely storing and transporting
various types of hand-held implements.
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART
[0005] Many individuals in modern society use multiple hand-held
implements when working to complete a project for either work or
play. Hair stylists utilize various combs and scissors when styling
a customer's hair. Similarly, makeup artists alternate makeup
brushes depending on the area of the face being tended.
[0006] A person who passes leisure time as a painter employs
brushes of varying size and shape to create different styles and
textures in a painting. Each of these implements plays a vital role
in completing an undertaken project. Easy access to these tools is
important in maintaining a person's efficiency and good humor when
working on a project. An individual's efficiency is affected not
only by easy access of required implements, but also by the number
of locations in which these implements are stored. A single storage
space minimizes the time spent looking for a desired tool and
maximizes a person's efficiency. Storing several implements in one
area for easy access can be a challenge when workspace is limited.
Holding several tools in hand while working often increases a
person's frustration and causes tools to be fumbled and
dropped.
[0007] Various attempts have been made to solve the above-mentioned
problems such as those found in U.S. Pat. Nos. and Pub. Nos.
2011/0108589; 2003/0230606; 2006/0016841; 2004/0173484;
2006/0166720; 6,629,628; and D496,155. This prior art is
representative of tool-securing armbands. None of the above
inventions and patents, taken either singly or in combination, is
seen to describe the invention as claimed.
[0008] Ideally, a tool-securing armband for securely storing and
transporting various types of hand-held implements should be
lightweight, versatile, user friendly and, yet, would operate
reliably and be manufactured at a modest expense. Thus, a need
exists for a reliable tool-securing armband system to increase
efficiency of individuals utilizing multiple hand-held implements
when completing projects and to avoid the above-mentioned
problems.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0009] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known
tool-securing armband art, the present invention provides novel
Wonderband systems. The general purpose of the present invention,
which will be described subsequently in greater detail is to
provide an efficient bodily-worn means of securing and transporting
multiple hand-held implements.
[0010] Wonderband systems includes a small, stylish wristband or
armband able to hold necessary tools for makeup artists, hair
stylists, painters, and the like. Through its comfortable design,
this innovative product conveniently holds a wide variety of tools
on a user's wrist or arm for quick and easy access. With a
multitude of implements held in the Wonderband systems, a user
isn't interrupted to search their worktable each time a need arises
to exchange tools. Wonderband systems may simply be strapped onto a
user's wrist or arm like a watch. One or more tools may be secured
to the band by silicone rubber grips.
[0011] A tool-securing armband for efficiently storing and
transporting multiple hand-held implements is disclosed herein
preferably comprising: a band having an outer surface, an inner
surface, and a plurality of tool-grip-holders. The
tool-grip-holders of the present invention are preferably affixed
to the outer surface of the band while the inner band surface may
be worn adjacent to the skin of a user. Though the band may be
constructed as a single uninterrupted unit, the band of the present
embodiment includes a first end and a second end capable of
removably coupling one with the other. The first end comprises
attachment means while the second end comprises a receiver for the
attachment means. The attachment means in this case takes the form
of a hook-and-loop fastener for the easy attachment and release of
the first end and second end coupling.
[0012] Tool-grip-holders are designed to be used to retain the
multiple implements employed by a user of the Wonderband systems.
The tool-grip-holders may consist of silicone rubber grips with
various sized grooves for holding different types of instruments.
These grooves are formed of a cylindrically-shaped ring made up of
an outer circumference and an inner circumference, where the inner
circumference defines an inner volume that may be occupied by a
hand-held tool such as a comb, scissors, brush, or writing
instrument in a friction-fit manner.
[0013] A method of using the bodily-worn tool-securing armband for
efficiently storing and transporting multiple hand-held implements
is disclosed herein preferably comprising the steps of: attaching
at least one tool-grip-holder to a band; securing the band around a
wrist or an arm; inserting one or more implements in at least one
of the tool-grip-holders located about the outer periphery of the
band; removing a tool from its tool-grip-holder and using the
implement; and finally re-inserting the tool in an empty
tool-grip-holder. When the project is complete, the user may remove
the Wonderband system and store it until its next use.
[0014] The present invention holds significant improvements and
serves as a tool-securing armband system. For purposes of
summarizing the invention, certain aspects, advantages, and novel
features of the invention have been described herein. It is to be
understood that not necessarily all such advantages may be achieved
in accordance with any one particular embodiment of the invention.
Thus, the invention may be embodied or carried out in a manner that
achieves or optimizes one advantage or group of advantages as
taught herein without necessarily achieving other advantages as may
be taught or suggested herein. The features of the invention which
are believed to be novel are particularly pointed out and
distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification.
These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present
invention will become better understood with reference to the
following drawings and detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] The figures which accompany the written portion of this
specification illustrate embodiments and method(s) of use for the
present invention, Wonderband system, constructed and operative
according to the teachings of the present invention.
[0016] FIGS. 1A and 1B show perspective views illustrating a
tool-securing armband system for securing and transporting multiple
hand-held implements in an in-use condition according to
embodiments of the present invention.
[0017] FIG. 2A is a perspective view illustrating the tool-securing
armband system with a plurality of tool-grip-holders molded
together in a single unit for securing and transporting brushes
according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1A and
1B.
[0018] FIG. 2B is a perspective view illustrating the tool-securing
armband system with cone-shaped-tip-holders and a
sleeve-slit-holder in a single molded unit for securing and
transporting styling utensils according to an embodiment of the
present invention of FIGS. 1A and 1B.
[0019] FIGS. 3A-3E are perspective views illustrating sliding
individual tool-grip-holders of the tool-securing armband system
including: a small tool-grip-holder (FIG. 3A) in profile, a medium
tool-grip-holder (FIG. 3B) in profile, a large tool-grip-holder
(FIG. 3C) in profile, a cone-shaped-tip-holder (FIG. 3D) in
profile, and an individual tool-grip-holder unit in plan view
according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1A and
1B.
[0020] FIG. 3F is a perspective view illustrating a band of the
tool-securing armband system with an attacher and a receiver of a
hook-and-loop design according to an embodiment of the present
invention of FIGS. 1A and 1B.
[0021] FIG. 3G is a perspective view illustrating the band of the
tool-securing armband system with an attacher and a receiver of a
frame-and-prong buckle design according to an embodiment of the
present invention of FIGS. 1A and 1B.
[0022] FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the tool-securing
armband system with individual tool-grip-holder units such as a
cone-shaped-tip-holder, a small tool-grip-holder, a medium
tool-grip-holder, and a large tool-grip-holder according to an
embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 3A-3G.
[0023] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of use for the
tool-securing armband system according to an embodiment of the
present invention of FIGS. 1A-3G.
[0024] The various embodiments of the present invention will
hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings,
wherein like designations denote like elements.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] As discussed above, embodiments of the present invention
relate to a tool-securing armband device and more particularly to
Wonderband systems as used to improve the efficiency of storing and
transporting multiple hand-held implements when completing
projects.
[0026] Referring now to the drawings by numerals of reference there
is shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B, perspective views illustrating
tool-securing armband system 100 for securing and transporting
multiple hand-held implement(s) 105 in an in-use condition
according to embodiments of the present invention.
[0027] Tool-securing armband system 100 preferably comprises: at
least one band 110 made up of outer surface 112 and inner surface
111; and at least one tool-grip-holder 140, wherein
tool-grip-holder 140 is attached to band 110 preferably extending
from outer surface 112 while inner surface 111 is worn adjacent a
skin surface of user-wearer 180. Within this particular embodiment,
tool-securing armband system 100 may be worn by user-wearer 180 and
is adapted to hold hand-held implement(s) 105 in
tool-grip-holder(s) 140 such that user-wearer 180 may easily access
hand-held implement(s) 105 during at least one wearing period.
[0028] Within the present embodiment, tool-securing armband system
100 may provide convenient access to styling utensil(s) 120,
brush(es) 125, writing instrument(s) 126 and the like, via band 110
secured around the wrist or arm of user-wearer 180. Alternate
versions of tool-securing armband system 100, however, may be
attachable to other body members of a user-wearer 180, such as a
leg or hip. Band 110 may support silicone rubber grip(s) 130, or
tool-grip-holder(s) 140, into which user-wearer 180 may insert at
least one hand-held implement 105 necessary to complete a project.
The size, shape, and placement of the silicone rubber grip(s) 130
may vary depending on the use of band 110. For hair stylists, band
110 may support at least one sleeve-slit-holder 142 capable of
retaining at least one comb 121 and at least one
cone-shaped-tip-holder 141 capable of retaining at least one
scissors 122. Sleeve-slit-holder 142 may comprise a rounded arch
with a cutout in the center. In preferred embodiments,
tool-grip-holder(s) 140 may be raised from band 110 for easy
gripping. One or more tool-grip-holder(s) 140 may be affixed to a
hair stylist band 110 for various other necessary tools. For makeup
artists, tool-grip-holder(s) 140 may be placed around band 110 to
retain assorted brush(es) 125 of varying sizes. Tool-securing
armband system 100 may be manufactured in a variety of colors and
designs to suit user-wearer 180 preferences.
[0029] Referring now to FIG. 2A, a perspective view illustrating
tool-securing armband system 100 with a plurality of
tool-grip-holder(s) 140 molded together in a single molded unit 150
for securing and transporting brush(es) 125 according to an
embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1A and 1B.
[0030] Tool-securing armband system 100, in a preferred embodiment,
may retain myriad types of hand-held implement(s) 105 such as
writing instrument(s) 126, scissors 122, comb(s) 121, and brush(es)
125 (those for make-up application, painting, etc.). To accommodate
these hand-held implement(s) 105, tool-grip-holder(s) 140 of the
present invention are preferably manufactured in one of two forms:
single molded unit(s) 150 or individual tool-grip-holder unit(s)
151. A plurality of tool-grip-holder(s) 140 may be produced in
single molded unit 150 in which at least one inner volume 164 is
formed that may be capable of retaining at least one hand-held
implement 105. Individual tool-grip-holder unit(s) 151 may be
produced with only one inner volume 164, one cone-shaped-tip-holder
141, or one sleeve-slit-holder 142, making each individual
tool-grip-holder unit 151 capable of being used by user-wearer 180
alone or in conjunction with other various tool-grip-holder(s) 140.
User-wearer(s) 180 may slide at least one tool-grip-holder 140 onto
band 110 to construct tool-securing armband system 100 customized
to user-wearer 180 preferences. Alternately, at least one
tool-grip-holder 140 may be permanently connected to outer surface
112 of band 110 during manufacture. Those with ordinary skill in
the art will now appreciate that upon reading this specification
and by their understanding the art of connecting materials during
manufacture as described herein, methods of material
connecting/binding/joining will be understood by those
knowledgeable in such art.
[0031] Referring now to FIG. 2B, a perspective view illustrating
tool-securing armband system 100 with cone-shaped-tip-holder(s) 141
and sleeve-slit-holder 142 in a single molded unit 150 for securing
and transporting styling utensil(s) 120 according to an embodiment
of the present invention of FIGS. 1A and 1B.
[0032] Tool-securing armband system 100 of the present embodiment
contains at least one sleeve-slit-holder 142 and at least one
cone-shaped-tip-holder 141 for removably securing at least one comb
121 and at least one scissors 122, respectively. Sleeve-slit-holder
142 may preferably constitute an arch-shaped member profile
raise-offset from outer surface 112 of band 110. In preferred
embodiments, tool-grip-holder(s) 140 may be formed of silicone
rubber utilizing injection molding to create a desired shape and
size. Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated
that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as
user preferences, design preference, structural requirements,
marketing preferences, cost, available materials, technological
advances, etc., other component arrangements such as, for example,
plastic, foam, metal, etc., may be sufficient. Those with ordinary
skill in the art will now appreciate that upon reading this
specification and by their understanding the art of molding or
casting as described herein, methods of molding or casting will be
understood by those knowledgeable in such art.
[0033] Referring now to FIGS. 3A-3E, perspective views illustrating
sliding individual tool-grip-holder unit(s) 151 of tool-securing
armband system 100 including: small tool-grip-holder 143 (FIG. 3A)
in profile, medium tool-grip-holder 144 (FIG. 3B) in profile, large
tool-grip-holder 145 (FIG. 3C) in profile, cone-shaped-tip-holder
141 (FIG. 3D) in profile, and individual tool-grip-holder unit 151
in plan view according to an embodiment of the present invention of
FIGS. 1A and 1B.
[0034] In certain embodiments, tool-grip-holder(s) 140 may be
comprised of at least one cylindrically-shaped ring 161 with outer
circumference 162 and inner circumference 163. Inner circumference
163 defines inner volume 164 in which various hand-held
implement(s) 105 may be secured in a friction-fit manner within the
confines of inner volume 164 abutting inner circumference 163.
Tool-securing armband system 100 may comprise tool-grip-holder(s)
140 with inner volume 164 of varying sizes. At least one (but
allowing for combinations of) small tool-grip-holder 143, and/or
medium tool-grip-holder 144, and/or large tool-grip-holder 145 may
be assembled to securely retain hand-held implement(s) 105 of
varying sizes and profiles. While cylindrically-shaped ring 161 and
inner circumference 163 are circular in this embodiment, inner
circumference 163 may be formed in any other shape conducive to
securely retaining hand-held implement(s) 105 (rectangular,
hexagonal, octagonal, etc.).
[0035] Tool-grip-holder 140 of the preferred embodiment, when in
the form of individual tool-grip-holder unit 151, comprises at
least one notch 160, preferably in the form of a rectangular void.
In other embodiments, notch 160 may take the shape of an
elliptical, circular, etc. void. Band 110 may be placed through
notch 160 of at least one tool-grip-holder 140 in this embodiment,
and tool-grip-holder 140 may be placed along band 110 at a desired
location in conjunction to any other tool-grip-holder(s) 140
attached to band 110. In this way, tool-securing armband system 100
may be customized with the number, type, size, shape, color, etc.
of tool-grip-holder(s) 140 user-wearer 180 chooses to attach to
band 110.
[0036] Referring now to FIGS. 3F and 3G perspective views
illustrating band 110 of tool-securing armband system 100 with
attacher 170 and receiver 171 of hook-and-loop 175 design and that
of a frame-and-prong buckle 174 design, respectively, according to
an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS. 1A and 1B.
[0037] Tool-securing armband system 100 of the present embodiment
preferably consists of band 110, which comprises at least one
length of hook-and-loop fastener 175, nylon, leather, canvas, woven
fabric or the like. Within this particular embodiment, band 110 may
comprise first end 113 and second end 114 (as shown), and in other
variations band 110 may comprise an uninterrupted loop design.
First end 113 preferably comprises attacher 170 and second end 114
preferably comprises receiver 171. First end 113 and second end 114
may be removably coupleable to each other. In the present
embodiment, first end 113 comprises hook(s) 172 and second end 114
comprises loop(s) 173, creating hook-and-loop fastener 175. In
certain embodiments, frame-and-prong buckle 174 may be used as
fastening means for first end 113 and second end 114. Upon reading
this specification, it should be appreciated that, under
appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as user
preferences, design preference, structural requirements, marketing
preferences, cost, available materials, technological advances,
etc., other fastening arrangements such as, for example, snaps,
buttons, clasps, etc., may be sufficient.
[0038] Referring now to FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating
tool-securing armband system 100 with individual tool-grip-holder
unit(s) 151 such as cone-shaped-tip-holder 141, small tool-grip
holder 143, medium tool-grip-holder 144, and large tool-grip holder
145 according to an embodiment of the present invention of FIGS.
1A, 1B, and 3A-3G.
[0039] Individual tool-grip-holder unit(s) 151 of the present
embodiment are preferably slide-mounted to band 110. This allows
user-wearer 180 to arrange, securely attach, and easily detach each
tool-grip holder 140 in order to achieve the most efficient
arrangement to meet the needs of user-wearer 180. Though notch(es)
160 allow for the slide-mounting of individual tool-grip-holder
unit(s) 151 in the preferred embodiment, other securing means may
be employed. Upon reading this specification, it should be
appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such
issues as user preferences, design preference, structural
requirements, marketing preferences, cost, available materials,
technological advances, etc., other securing arrangements such as,
for example, clips, snaps, etc., may be sufficient.
[0040] Tool-securing armband system 100 may be sold as kit 240
comprising the following parts: at least one band 110 at least one
tool-grip-holder 140; and at least one set of user instructions.
Tool-securing armband system 100 may be manufactured and provided
for sale in a wide variety of sizes and shapes for a wide
assortment of applications. Upon reading this specification, it
should be appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances,
considering such issues as design preference, user preferences,
marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available
materials, technological advances, etc., other kit contents or
arrangements such as, for example, including more or less
components, customized parts, different color combinations, parts
may be sold separately, etc., may be sufficient.
[0041] FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of use 500 for
tool-securing armband system 100 according to an embodiment of the
present invention of FIGS. 1A-3G.
[0042] A method of using (at least hereby enabling method of use
500) a tool-securing armband system 100 preferably comprising the
steps of: step one 501 attaching at least one tool-grip-holder 140
to band 110; step two 502 securing band 110 about a wrist or arm of
user-wearer 180; step three 503 inserting at least one hand-held
implement 105 in at least one tool-grip-holder 140,
tool-grip-holder 140 located about an outer periphery of band 110;
and step four 504 removing, using, and re-inserting at least one
hand-held-implement 105 while working on at least one project.
Method of use 500 preferably further comprises the step of: step
five 505 removing band 110.
[0043] It should be noted that steps 501 and 504 are optional steps
and may not be implemented in all cases. Optional steps of method
500 are illustrated using dotted lines in FIG. 5 so as to
distinguish them from the other steps of method 500.
[0044] It should be noted that the steps described in the method of
use can be carried out in many different orders according to user
preference. The use of "step of" should not be interpreted as "step
for", in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the
provisions of 35 U.S.C. .sctn.112, 6. Upon reading this
specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriate
circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user
preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements,
available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods of
use arrangements such as, for example, different orders within
above-mentioned list, elimination or addition of certain steps,
including or excluding certain maintenance steps, etc., may be
sufficient.
[0045] The embodiments of the invention described herein are
exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements
can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent
results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit
and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing
abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the
public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and
practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal
terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory
inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of
the application.
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