Patent ID: 7699197
Filing Date: 2010-04-20
Classification: A45F

Abstract:
1. A belt utility system for carrying a plurality of objects thereon comprising: an elongated flexible belt for removably supporting a plurality of object receptacles; at least one object receptacle having an upper portion when supported on said belt; attaching means for removably attaching said at least one object receptacle to said belt, said attaching means including a lock comprising a first portion of which is on said elongated belt and a second portion of which is on said receptacle facing said belt; a finger-grip generally proximate to said upper portion of said at least one receptacle projecting in a direction away from said belt and a generally downwardly facing finger-gripping surface above said receptacle when said receptacle is supported on said belt, whereby said finger gripping surface is accessible for contacting by fingers of a user for allowing simultaneous gripping of said finger-grip by a plurality of fingers of the user and lifting by a generally upward motion to lift said at least one object receptacle and separate it from said belt when said lock portions are disengaged from each other; and a release member formed within and moveable relative said finger-grip and positioned to enable the fingers of a single hand to simultaneously engage both said gripping surface and said release member, whereby placement of a user's fingers of one hand under said gripping surface while actuating said release member with the same hand permits lifting said finger grip in a generally upward direction relative to said belt.