U.S. patent application number 13/568055 was filed with the patent office on 2013-02-07 for braided para cord devices with tools contained therein.
This patent application is currently assigned to BISON DESIGNS, LLC. The applicant listed for this patent is Brian James Kelleghan. Invention is credited to Brian James Kelleghan.
Application Number | 20130031935 13/568055 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 47626066 |
Filed Date | 2013-02-07 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130031935 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Kelleghan; Brian James |
February 7, 2013 |
Braided Para cord Devices with Tools Contained Therein
Abstract
A paracord bracelet is disclosed which includes a blade with a
loop as a handle that can be encased in the braiding to form the
loop part of a closure mechanism. In a further embodiment the
bracelet includes a pieces of flint formed into a solid piece to
form the tab and/or toggle part of a closure mechanism. This
combination of devices means that the user has a means of making a
fire with them whenever they are wearing the bracelet, in addition
to the paracord. In an additional embodiment a key fob is made of
paracord enclosing a blade, a flint and tender. Another embodiment
the bracelet includes fishing gear, including a steel cable leader
set with a clasp hook, swivel, lure and other items. In the
depicted embodiment the bracelet is design with the swivel and the
clasp hook forming the bracelet closure mechanism.
Inventors: |
Kelleghan; Brian James;
(Longmont, CO) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Kelleghan; Brian James |
Longmont |
CO |
US |
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Assignee: |
BISON DESIGNS, LLC
Longmont
CO
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Family ID: |
47626066 |
Appl. No.: |
13/568055 |
Filed: |
August 6, 2012 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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61515661 |
Aug 5, 2011 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
63/1.12 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A44C 5/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
63/1.12 |
International
Class: |
A44C 5/00 20060101
A44C005/00 |
Claims
1. A bracelet comprising: a body formed from braided paracord
having a first and second end; a closure mechanism for the bracelet
formed in two parts, each of said part being attached to the first
and second end respectively; at least one of the closure mechanisms
being an item that is a tool usable for a task other than closing
the bracelet.
Description
BACKGROUND
[0001] So called survival bracelets, belts and other similar items
are well known. paracord, nylon cord or other cord is braided into
a bracelet or similar item using known
braiding/weaving/knotting/macrame techniques such that a bracelet
that fits snugly around the wrist of an adult human contains about
8 to 10 feet of paracord in it. The bracelet allows the user to
easily and safely carry this amount of cord with them at all times.
Paracord necklaces, belts, dog collars and leashes, rifle slings,
hat bands and other similar type accessories are also known.
Basically anything that has a flat strip that can be about 1/4 inch
thick and about 3/4 of an inch wide or larger can be made out of
woven paracord. If the wearer has a need for the cord, they
generally open up the weave by cutting or untying the cord at one
end. The bracelets are provided with various closure mechanisms at
each end to allow the user to put then snugly around the wrist,
waist, etc.
[0002] The foregoing example of the related art and limitations
related therewith are intended to be illustrative and not
exclusive. Other limitations of the related art will become
apparent to those of skill in the art upon a reading of the
specification and a study of the drawings.
SUMMARY
[0003] For ease of description, the present disclosure will be
discussed in terms of the bracelets. It is to be understood that
the term bracelet should be understood to include any of the items
that has a closure mechanism to make a loop. One aspect of the
present disclosure it to add useful devices to the bracelet such
that the devices form part of the closure mechanism of the
bracelet.
[0004] Another aspect of the present disclosure is to provide
additional useful items contained inside the braid of paracord that
can be used one the cord is unbraided.
[0005] The following embodiments and aspects thereof are described
and illustrated in conjunction with systems, tool and methods which
are meant to be exemplary and illustrative, not limiting in scope.
In various embodiments, one or more of the above described problems
have been reduced or eliminated, while other embodiments are
directed to other improvements.
[0006] In one of the embodiments the bracelet includes a blade with
a loop as a handle that can be encased in the braiding to form the
loop part of a closure mechanism. In a further embodiment the
bracelet includes a pieces of flint formed into a solid piece to
form the tab and/or toggle part of a closure mechanism. This
combination of devices means that the user has a means of making a
fire with them whenever they are wearing the bracelet, in addition
to the paracord.
[0007] In an additional embodiment a key fob is made of paracord
enclosing a blade, a flint and tender. Another embodiment the
bracelet includes fishing gear, including a steel cable leader set
with a clasp hook, swivel, lure and other items. In the depicted
embodiment the bracelet is design with the swivel and the clasp
hook forming the bracelet closure mechanism.
[0008] Another embodiment the paracord is formed into a zipper
pull, key chain fob or similar device.
[0009] In addition to the exemplary aspects and embodiments
described above, further aspects and embodiments will become
apparent by reference to the accompanying drawings forming a part
of this specification wherein like reference characters designate
corresponding parts in the several views.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] FIG. 1 is a picture of a bracelet with a steel loop on one
end a toggle made of flint on the other end.
[0011] FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of the ends of the bracelet
with the blade attached to the loop shown in dotted lines.
[0012] FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of the blade.
[0013] FIG. 4 is a top perspective view of a second bracelet
embodiment where a steel cable leader fishing set up is braided
into the bracelet with the snap hook and the swivel functioning as
the clasp.
[0014] FIG. 5 is a close up of the end of the bracelet of FIG. 4
showing the snap hook clasp and the lure braided into the cord.
[0015] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the bracelet with the casing
braid partially complete.
[0016] FIG. 7 is a perspective view the start of the casing
braid.
[0017] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the cord of the bracelet of
FIG. 4.
[0018] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the items enclosed in the
braid with the hooks and the sinker removed from the protective
material.
[0019] FIG. 10 is a perspective view a zipper pull/key fob
embodiment.
[0020] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the outer braid of the
embodiment of FIG. 10 partially braided.
[0021] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the outer braid just
started.
[0022] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 10
with only the inner braid complete.
[0023] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 10
with fishing lure package set to one side with the braid just
started.
[0024] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the core of the embodiment
of FIG. 10.
[0025] FIG. 16 is a perspective view of core with the items
partially unpackaged.
[0026] FIG. 17 is the fire making kit unpackaged.
[0027] FIG. 19 is a top perspective view of a key fob made of
paracord enclosing the just enclosing the fire making kit.
[0028] Before explaining the disclosed embodiment of the present
invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is
not limited in its application to the details of the particular
arrangement shown, since the invention is capable of other
embodiments. Exemplary embodiments are illustrated in referenced
figures of the drawings. It is intended that the embodiments and
figures disclosed herein are to be considered illustrative rather
than limiting. Also, the terminology used herein is for the purpose
of description and not of limitation.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0029] Referring first to FIG. 1, a bracelet 100 is made of
paracord P in the cobra braid in the depicted embodiment. It is to
be understood that other types of braiding patterns could be used
as well. No limitation to the type of braiding to be used is
intended or should be inferred. The braiding method should be
chosen wear well. The bracelet has two ends 101 and 102. End 101
has a toggle 103 and end 102 has a loop 104 to retain the toggle in
a known manner. In the depicted embodiment the toggle 103 is made
of flint and the loop 104 is made of steel. However, this could be
reversed and the loop 104 be made of flint and the toggle 103 be
made of steel. In that case it may be desirable to have a point on
at least one end of the toggle 103 (not shown) to make creating
sparks easier
[0030] The fire making ability of the bracelet 100 can be used
without opening up the bracelet, meaning that it could be used any
number of times and still be able to be worn as a bracelet.
Further, even if the bracelet were opened up and the cord used, the
user could use the flint and loop and a new length of cord P to
make a new bracelet.
[0031] Referring next to FIGS. 2 and 3, bracelet 100 is shown with
the toggle 103 and a loop 105 with a blade 106. The blade 106 is
encapsulated within the braiding such that it is complete enclosed.
If desired a sheath (not shown) can be put over the blade 106 to
reduce the chance that the blade 106 would cut through the cord.
The sheath can be configured to allow the user to remove the blade
for use without undoing the braid. In that embodiment the sheath
would attach to cord in some way.
[0032] As seen in FIG. 3, the ring 105 is attached to the blade 106
with a neck section 108 that extends there between. The neck
section is narrower that the width of the blade 106 to allow the
braiding to be tightened around the neck section to hold the blade
106 in the braid. Tab 107 created ridges to allow the cord to be
firmly held around the neck 108 and reduce the odds that the cord P
slips down the blade 106 when the bracelet 100 is worn. The blade
10 has cutting edges 109 and 110 in the depicted embodiment.
Serrated edge 111 is also provided in the depicted embodiment, but
is not required.
[0033] FIG. 4 is a perspective view a second embodiment of the
bracelet 400. A snap hook 401 and a swivel barrel 402 are the ends
forming the closure mechanism of the bracelet 400. As in the
embodiment above, the body of the bracelet 400 is formed from
braided paracord P. This allows the user to easily carry fishing
gear in a small package that remains with them as long as the
bracelet is on. The paracord P braid can enclose more fishing gear,
as can been seen in FIG. 5. A lure 403 is enclosed in the paracord
P, in the depicted embodiment the lure 403 is close to the snap
hook 401, other configurations are possible.
[0034] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the fishing gear bracelet
with the enclosing paracord P braid only partially enclosing the
item. The clasp hook 401 and the swivel barrel 402 are attached
together by a steel cable 405, forming a standard cable leader. In
the depicted embodiment an additional length of paracord 404 is
folded alongside the steel cable 403 to create more body to braid
the main paracord P around to help form a smooth even braid to form
an attractive bracelet body. The additional cord 404 is not
required, but adds additional functionality.
[0035] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the paracord P being started
around the snap hook 401 end of the cable leader. The lure 403 is
also attached to the cable 405 next to the snap hook 401. An
accessory package 406 attached to the lure with additional items
enclosed in hot glue or a similar material. The hot glue can be
re-heated and used if needed. The accessory package 406 is
discussed in greater detail below.
[0036] FIG. 8 shows just the core of the bracelet 400 with paracord
404, the wire 405, the lure 403, the accessory package 406, the
swivel barrel 402 and the clasp hook 401. The paracord P is braided
around this cord to form the bracelet 400. This core could be made
differing lengths to make belts, necklaces or other similar
devices.
[0037] FIG. 9 shows the accessory package 406 with the glue
covering removed. The covering encloses the hooks 407 of the lure
403, preventing the hooks from working through the paracord P
covering and reducing the chance that the wearer is poked by the
hooks 407. If desired additional hooks 408, 409 and sinker 410 can
also be enclosed in the glue cover. By enclosing them in the same
glue cover as the hooks 407 of the lure 403, this attaches the
package to the lure 403, helping to keep it stable in the
enclosure. If desired other small items could be enclosed as well,
no limitation of what is enclosed is intended or should be
inferred.
[0038] FIG. 10 shows another embodiment of the present disclosure.
The blade 106 is enclosed with the ring 105 left exposed an in FIG.
1 by an enclosure of paracord P forming a zipper pull 800 or
similar device. In the depicted embodiment a double braiding of
paracord is used, as can be seen in FIG. 11. This adds length of
paracord that is included in the device and allows for enclosing
bulkier objects that the single braid discussed above. In the
depicted embodiment a raised bias overhand knot is used to produce
a twisting ridge. This encloses the first layer of braid 801, which
in the depicted embodiment is a cobra braid as above. Other knots
and braid patterns could be used as well. Referring next to FIG.
12, the first layer of braid 801 can be seen. In this embodiment
the items enclosed inside the braid of paracord P are irregularly
shaped, making the first layer of braiding 801 uneven and resulting
in the items not being fully enclosed in the braid. That is why the
second layer of braiding is used in this embodiment. The second
layer can be uses anytime further enclosing is desire or simply if
more paracord is desired.
[0039] FIGS. 14, 15 and 16 show the core of the item, which in the
depicted embodiment has three main parts. An accessory package 406
with lure 403 as discussed above can be one of the items. Two other
parts are a fire starting kit 804, which enclosed blade 106 with
ring 105. In the depicted embodiment the fire starting kit 804 is
wrapped with fishing line 805. Second package 806 includes a small
hacksaw blade 807, a needle 808 and a piece of wire 809 wrapped
around the blade 807. Other small items could be enclosed as well,
no limitation if the items included is intended or should be
inferred. Possible items included, but are not limited to tools,
parts usable for repairs in emergency situations. First aid items
could be enclosed as well, or any number of kits specific to
specific types of users or situations could be created. The items
should form a reasonably compact core, or need to be packaged into
one in some way to allow the paracord braid encasement to be formed
by braiding the paracord P around the cord.
[0040] The fire starting kit 804 is shown unpacked in FIG. 17. The
blade 106 with ring handle 105 is discussed above in detail. A
sheath 810 is provided to protect the blade and reduce the chances
of the blade 106 cutting the user. The sheath can also hold a flint
811 if the flint toggle discussed above is not used. A small piece
of twine 812 is also included to use a tinder. The fire starting
kit placed together and wrapped in a reasonably water resilient
cover, such as duct tape to make the package shown in FIG. 16.
[0041] FIG. 4 is a top perspective view of a key fob made from
paracord P enclosing just the first starting kit 804. A split ring
112 is put through the ring 105 to allow the device to be used as a
key fob, zipper pull or other similar type item.
[0042] While a number of exemplary aspects and embodiments have
been discussed above, those of skill in the art will recognize
certain modifications, permutations, additions and sub-combinations
therefore. It is therefore intended that the following appended
claims hereinafter introduced are interpreted to include all such
modifications, permutations, additions and sub-combinations are
within their true spirit and scope. Each apparatus embodiment
described herein has numerous equivalents.
[0043] The terms and expressions which have been employed are used
as terms of description and not of limitation, and there is no
intention in the use of such terms and expressions of excluding any
equivalents of the features shown and described or portions
thereof, but it is recognized that various modifications are
possible within the scope of the invention claimed. Thus, it should
be understood that although the present invention has been
specifically disclosed by preferred embodiments and optional
features, modification and variation of the concepts herein
disclosed may be resorted to by those skilled in the art, and that
such modifications and variations are considered to be within the
scope of this invention as defined by the appended claims. Whenever
a range is given in the specification, all intermediate ranges and
subranges, as well as all individual values included in the ranges
given are intended to be included in the disclosure. When a Markush
group or other grouping is used herein, all individual members of
the group and all combinations and subcombinations possible of the
group are intended to be individually included in the
disclosure.
[0044] In general the terms and phrases used herein have their
art-recognized meaning, which can be found by reference to standard
texts, journal references and contexts known to those skilled in
the art. The above definitions are provided to clarify their
specific use in the context of the invention.
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