Patent Publication Number: US-2022232958-A1

Title: Modular Spackle Knife Caddy

Description:
The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 63/142,389 filed on Jan. 27, 2021. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention generally relates to tool caddies. More specifically, the present invention is a modular spackle knife caddy. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Interior construction projects often require tradesmen to apply spackle to walls. These artisans may require several spackle knives to get the job done. However, carrying several spackle knifes is unwieldy and current options are unsafe. The options artisans have today are simply inserting the handle of the spackle knife into a pocket of their working clothes or hammer holders that hook onto the user&#39;s belt. These solutions are dangerous as they leave the thin metal blade of the spackle knife exposed which can lead to injuries. They also limit movement is it may be uncomfortable to crouch while working on lower portions of a wall. 
     It is therefore an objective of the present design to provide the user with a comfortable and easy modular means of personal spackle knife carry. The present invention attaches to the belt of the user. The present invention may be worn by a user in any position. The present invention protects the user from the sharp blades of the spackle knives. The present invention may retain several smaller spackle knives at once, as well as larger spackle knives, which may also be easily removable. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 2  is a top side view of the first embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 3  is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 4  is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 5  is a front exploded view of the third embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 6  is a rear exploded view of the third embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 7  is a side view of the third embodiment of the present invention. 
         FIG. 8  is a cross-section view taken along line  8 - 8  in  FIG. 7 . 
         FIG. 9  is a perspective view of the first embodiment of the present invention with a handle-receiving groove. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION 
     All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. 
     The present invention is a modular spackle knife caddy. The present invention houses at least one spackle knife that is readily accessible by a user while executing tasks and projects. The present invention safely contains at least one spackle knife throughout the movements of the user. The present invention preferably houses at least one spackle knife with a width of approximately 0.5 inches to 12 inches in width. The present invention may configure the retainers for the at least one spackle knife depending which spackle knives are needed throughout the task or project. In order to have the present invention safely connect at least one spackle knife onto a piece of clothing or garment, the present invention may comprise a U-shaped hook  1 , a bracing plate  4 , a primary spackle-knife holder  7 , and a primary attachment mechanism  22 , seen in  FIG. 1 ,  FIG. 3 ,  FIG. 4 ,  FIG. 5 ,  FIG. 6 ,  FIG. 7 , and  FIG. 9 . The U-shaped hook  1  connects the present invention onto the clothing of the user. The U-shaped hook  1  preferably attaches to the pants or belt of a user so that the at least one spackle knife is always within reach of the user. More specifically, the U-shaped hook  1  comprises a free hook end  2  and a fixed hook end  3 . The free hook end  2  latches with the piece of clothing, and the fixed hook end  3  connects the bracing plate  4  with the U-shaped hook  1 . The primary spackle-knife holder  7 , and consequently the at least one spackle knife, does not inhibit the movements of the user as the bracing plate  4  connects the primary spackle-knife holder  7  with the hook and provides various angles between the primary spackle-knife holder  7  and the hook. More specifically, the bracing plate  4  comprises a proximal plate face  5  and the distal plate face  6 . The proximal plate face  5  is oriented towards the body of the user, and the distal plate face  6  is oriented towards the primary spackle-knife holder  7 . The primary spackle-knife holder  7  houses and upholds the at least one spackle knife. The primary spackle-knife holder  7  comprises a primary knife-receiving feature  8  which readily receives and releases the at least one spackle knife within the primary spackle-knife holder  7 . The U-shaped hook  1 , the bracing plate  4 , and the primary spackle-knife holder  7  are preferably made of hard plastic or similar robust materials to prevent any damage to the at least one spackle knife house within the present invention as well as to the body of the user. The primary attachment mechanism  22  attaches and detaches the primary spackle-knife holder  7  with the bracing plate  4 . 
     The overall configuration of the aforementioned components safely retains spackle knives while remaining both readily accessible for and attached onto a user. In order to angle the bracing plate  4  with the U-shaped hook  1 , the fixed hook end  3  is peripherally positioned with the bracing plate  4  and is hingedly connected with the bracing plate  4 , as seen in  FIG. 1 ,  FIG. 3 ,  FIG. 4 ,  FIG. 5 ,  FIG. 6 ,  FIG. 7 , and  FIG. 9 . A piece of clothing is attached between the U-shaped hook  1  and the bracing plate  4  as the free hook end  2  is oriented away from the distal plate face  6  and is positioned offset from the proximal plate face  5 . The primary knife-receiving feature  8  is oriented towards the U-shaped hook  1 , thereby orienting the at least one spackle knife away from the ground. If at any point the primary spackle-knife holder  7  needs to be temporarily removed or interchanged, the primary spackle-knife holder  7  is operatively mounted onto the distal plate face  6  by the primary attachment mechanism  22 , wherein the primary attachment mechanism  22  is used to attach the primary spackle-knife holder  7  to the distal plate face  6  and to detach the primary spackle-knife holder  7  from the distal plate face  6 . 
     In a first embodiment of the present invention, the primary spackle-knife holder  7  further comprises a holding receptacle  11 , seen in  FIG. 1 . In this preferred first embodiment, the holding receptacle  11  preferably retains a plurality of smaller spackle knives preferably with blades that are 6 inches and smaller and are freely positioned within the holding receptacle  11 . In order to surround the blade portion of each of the plurality of smaller spackle knives, the holding receptacle  11  comprises a receptacle lateral wall  12  and a receptacle base wall  13 . The receptacle lateral wall  12  surrounds the sides of the blade portion, and the receptacle base wall  13  upholds the plurality of smaller spackle knives. The blade portion is completely surrounded as the receptacle lateral wall  12  is positioned adjacent with the receptacle base wall  13  and is perimetrically fixed around the receptacle base wall  13 , as seen in  FIG. 2 . The holding receptacle  11  is readily attached and detached with the bracing plate  4  as the primary attachment mechanism  22  is externally mounted onto the receptacle lateral wall  12 . Furthermore, in order for the user to readily access the handles of the plurality of smaller spackle knives, the primary knife-receiving feature  8  is an opening  14  of the holding receptacle  11 . The opening  14  of the holding receptacle  11  is positioned opposite the receptacle base wall  13  about the holding receptacle  11 , thereby effectively housing the plurality of smaller spackle knives throughout wear and use of the present invention. 
     Alternatively, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the holding receptacle  11  further comprises a handle-receiving groove  42 , seen in  FIG. 9 . The handle-receiving groove  42  provides access for a handle of a large spackle knife within the holding receptacle  11 . In this alternate first embodiment, a width of the holding receptacle  11  is smaller than a width of the holding receptacle  11  of the preferred first embodiment that has been previously discussed. More specifically, the width of the holding receptacle  11  for the alternate first embodiment is preferably 0.125 inches. In this alternate first embodiment a length of the holding receptacle  11  is larger to safely houses and grips onto a large spackle knife as the handle of the large spackle is also positioned within the holding receptacle  11 . In order for the handle to traverse into the holding receptacle  11 , the handle-receiving groove  42  is integrated within the receptacle lateral wall  12  and is positioned offset from the receptacle base wall  13 . Moreover, the handle-receiving groove  42  is positioned coincident to an opening  14  of the holding receptacle. This arrangement contours the receptacle lateral wall  12  around the structure of the large spackle knife. In order for the large knife to be easily removed from the holding receptacle  11  with the handle-receiving groove  42 , the receptacle lateral wall  12  is oriented at an acute angle with the primary attachment mechanism  22 . 
     In a second embodiment of the present invention, the primary spackle-knife holder  7  further comprises a holding sheath  15 , seen in  FIG. 3 . The holding sheath  15  preferably retains a larger spackle knife, preferably with a blade between 7 inches to 12 inches, that is easily separable from the holding sheath  15 . In order to retain the larger spackle knife, the holding sheath  15  comprises a cover plate  16 , a ledge  17 , a tab  18 , and a lip  19 . The cover plate  16  traverses across the width of the blade portion of the larger spackle knife. The ledge  17  upholds the spackle knife. The tab  18  serves as a stopper for a side edge of the blade portion. And the lip  19  guards the sharp edge of the larger spackle knife and prevents the larger spackle knife from being accidently separated from the holding sheath  15 . In order to uphold the larger spackle knife, the ledge  17  is peripherally positioned with the cover plate  16  and is being fixed across the cover plate  16 . The user easily centers the blade portion with the cover plate  16  as the tab  18  is peripherally positioned with the ledge  17  and the cover plate  16 , and the tab  18  is fixed adjacent with the ledge  17  and the cover plate  16 . This arrangement reduces the chances of the larger spackle knife from being accidentally pushed from side to side. The sharp edge of the blade portion is shielded between the cover plate  16  and the lip  19  as the lip  19  is positioned adjacent with the ledge  17 , opposite the cover plate  16 , and is fixed along the ledge  17 . The bracing plate  4  nor the cover plate  16  inhibit the removal or positioning of the larger spackle knife with the holding sheath  15  as the primary attachment mechanism  22  is mounted onto the cover plate  16 , opposite the ledge  17 . In order to further accommodate the position of the present invention along the waistline of the user, the cover plate  16  is oriented at an acute angle with the primary attachment mechanism  22 , thereby orienting the larger spackle knife towards the reach of the user. Furthermore, in order for the larger spackle knife to be readily detached from the holding sheath  15 , the primary knife-receiving feature  8  is an opening  20  of the holding sheath  15 . The opening  20  of the holding sheath  15  is delineated by the cover plate  16 , the tab  18 , and the lip  19 , thereby providing clear view of the larger spackle knife while attached with the holding sheath  15  while simultaneously safely retaining the larger spackle knife. 
     As the opening  20  of the holding sheath  15  extends across the blade portion of a larger spackle knife, in the second embodiment of the present invention, the holding sheath  15  preferably further comprises a plurality of magnets  21 , also seen in  FIG. 3 . The plurality of magnets  21  securely connects the blade portion with the cover plate  16  until purposefully separated by the user. As the blade portion is positioned beside the cover plate  16 , opposite the primary attachment mechanism  22 , the plurality of magnets  21  is positioned adjacent with the cover plate  16 , opposite the primary attachment mechanism  22  as well. This arrangement allows the plurality of magnets  21  to come in direct contact with the blade portion. In order for the blade portion to be readily removed from the holding sheath  15  but firmly attached while positioned within the sheath, the plurality of magnets  21  is positioned offset from the ledge  17  and is positioned along the ledge  17 . The connection between the plurality of magnets  21  and the blade portion is secure as the plurality of magnets  21  is fixed across the cover plate  16 . 
     In order for the primary spackle-knife holder  7  to be readily attached and detached with the bracing plate  4 , the primary attachment mechanism  22  comprises an insert spacer  24 , an elongated hollow insert  25 , and an insert sleeve  28 , seen in  FIG. 1   FIG. 3 ,  FIG. 5 ,  FIG. 6 ,  FIG. 7 , and  FIG. 8 . The insert spacer  24  attaches the elongated hollow insert  25  with the primary spackle-knife holder  7 . The elongated hollow insert  25  latches into the insert sleeve  28 , which is connected with the bracing plate  4 . Moreover, the insert sleeve  28  readily receives the elongated hollow insert  25 . The elongated hollow insert  25  comprises a fixed insert end  26  and a free insert end  27 . The fixed insert end  26  is attached with the primary spackle-knife holder  7 , and the free insert end  27  engages with the insert sleeve  28 . The insert sleeve  28  comprises an open sleeve end  29  and a closed sleeve end  30 . The open sleeve end  29  readily receives the free insert end  27 , and the closed sleeve end  30  stops the free insert end  27  from extending any further past the insert sleeve  28  and upholds the elongated hollow insert  25  with the bracing plate  4 . As the primary spackle-knife holder  7  is positioned adjacent with the distal plate face  6 , the insert sleeve  28  is connected onto the distal plate face  6 . In order to orient the elongated hollow insert  25 , and consequently the primary spackle-knife holder  7 , away from the ground, the open sleeve end  29  is oriented towards the U-shaped hook  1 . The elongated hollow insert  25  is positioned offset with the primary spackle-knife holder  7  and insert sleeve  28  may be positioned around the elongated hollow insert  25  as the fixed insert end  26  is mounted onto the primary spackle-knife holder  7  by the insert spacer  24 . The free insert end  27  is oriented away from the primary knife-receiving feature  8 , thereby allowing the elongated hollow insert  25  to slip  19  into the insert sleeve  28  and keeping the primary knife-receiving feature  8  oriented away from the ground. The primary spackle-knife holder  7  connects with the bracing plate  4  as the elongated hollow insert  25  is positioned through the open sleeve end  29  and into the insert sleeve  28 . 
     In order to release the connection between the elongated hollow insert  25  and the insert sleeve  28 , the primary attachment mechanism  22  further comprises a first spring-loaded pin  33 , a second spring-loaded pin  36 , and a spring-loaded button  39 , seen in  FIG. 8 . Moreover, the insert sleeve  28  further comprises a first pinhole  31  and a second pinhole  32 . The first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36 , together, attach the elongated hollow insert  25  within the insert sleeve  28  through the first pinhole  31  and the second pinhole  32 , respectively. The spring-loaded button  39  releases the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36  from within the first pinhole  31  and the second pinhole  32 , respectively. The first pinhole  31  and the second pinhole  32  allow the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36  to traverses through the insert sleeve  28  while preserving the structural integrity of the insert sleeve  28 . Moreover, the first pinhole  31  and the second pinhole  32  allow the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36  to extend through the insert sleeve  28  so that the primary spackle-knife holder  7  is not simply separated from the bracing plate  4  by lifting the elongated hollow insert  25  out of the insert sleeve  28 . The spring-loaded button  39  must be engaged in order to retract the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36 . Conversely, the primary spackle-knife holder  7  is automatically attached with the bracing plate  4  once the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36  extend into the first pinhole  31  and the second pinhole  32 , respectively, due to a spring that simultaneously engages both the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36 . The spring-loaded button  39  preferably comprises a body portion and a couple of tabs. The body portion accessible by the user to push the spring-loaded button  39 . The couple of tabs are internally positioned within the elongated hollow insert  25  and presses against the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36  in order to retract the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36 . More specifically, as the spring-loaded button  39  retracts within the elongated hollow insert  25 , the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring loaded pin simultaneously retracts into the elongated hollow insert  25 . 
     The overall configuration of the aforementioned components allows a user to easily attach and detach the elongated hollow insert  25  from within the insert sleeve  28 . The first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36  remain protected within the elongated hollow insert  25  as the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36  are laterally mounted within the elongated hollow insert  25 , also seen in  FIG. 6 ,  FIG. 7 , and  FIG. 8 . Moreover, the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36  are positioned opposite to each other about the elongated hollow insert  25 . Likewise, the first pinhole  31  and the second pinhole  32  are laterally positioned opposite to each other about the insert sleeve  28 , so that the first pinhole  31  and the second pinhole  32  readily receive the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36 , respectively. The elongated hollow insert  25  is secured within the insert sleeve  28  as the first spring-loaded pin  33  is engaged into the first pinhole  31 , and the second spring-loaded pin  36  is engaged into the second pinhole  32 . This arrangement effectively secures the primary spackle-knife holder  7  with the bracing plate  4 . In order for the spring-loaded button  39  to engage the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36 , as well as remain readily accessible by the user, the spring-loaded button  39  is mounted through the fixed insert end  26  and into the insert sleeve  28 . In order to separate the elongated hollow insert  25  from within the insert sleeve  28 , the spring-loaded button  39  is operatively coupled to the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36 , wherein the spring-loaded button  39  is further pressed into the insert sleeve  28  in order to disengage the first spring-loaded pin  33  from the first pinhole  31  and in order to disengage the second spring-loaded pin  36  from the second pinhole  32 . 
     Furthermore, the primary attachment mechanism  22  further comprises a first prong  40  and a second prong  41 , seen in  FIG. 6 ,  FIG. 7 , and  FIG. 8 . The first prong  40  and the second prong  41  latch with the insert sleeve  28  to further secure the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36  through the insert sleeve  28 . The first spring-loaded pin  33  comprises a first fixed end  34  and a first free end  35 . Similarly, the second spring-loaded pin  36  comprises a second fixed end  37  and a second free end  38 . The first fixed end  34  connects the first spring-loaded pin  33  within the elongated hollow insert  25 , and the second fixed end  37  connects the second spring-loaded pin  36  within the elongated hollow insert  25 . The first free end  35  and the second free end  38  serve as stoppers for the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36 , respectively, with the insert sleeve  28 . In order for the elongated hollow insert  25  to be automatically connected with the insert sleeve  28  when positioned within the insert sleeve  28 , the first fixed end  34  is hingedly connected with the second fixed end  37 . A spring is preferably positioned adjacent with the first free end  35  and the second free end  38  to automatically push the first free end  35  and the second free end  38  into the first pinhole  31  and the second pinhole  32 , respectively. More specifically, the first free end  35  is engaged through the first pinhole  31 , and the second free end  38  is engaged through the second pinhole  32  to automatically connect the elongated hollow insert  25  with the insert sleeve  28 . The connection is secure as the first prong  40  is fixed adjacent with the first free end  35 , and the second prong  41  is fixed adjacent with the second free end  38 . The first prong  40  and the second prong  41  latch with the insert sleeve  28  as the first prong  40  and the second prong  41  are oriented away from the free insert end  27 . 
     A third embodiment of the present invention further comprises a secondary spackle-knife holder  9  and a secondary attachment mechanism  23 , seen in  FIG. 4 ,  FIG. 5 ,  FIG. 6 , and  FIG. 7 . The secondary spackle-knife holder  9  serves as an additional housing for at least one spackle knife along with the primary spackle-knife holder  7 . The secondary spackle-knife holder  9  allows a user to organize multiple spackle knives with the primary spackle-knife holder  7 . The secondary attachment mechanism  23  connects the secondary spackle-knife holder  9  with the primary spackle-knife holder  7 . Similar with the primary spackle-knife holder  7 , the secondary spackle-knife holder  9  comprises a secondary knife-receiving feature  10 . The secondary knife-receiving feature  10  readily receives and releases the at least one spackle knife within the secondary spackle-knife holder  9 . In order for the third embodiment of the present invention to remain compact while attached with the clothing of a user, the secondary spackle-knife holder  9  is positioned adjacent to the primary spackle-knife holder  7 . The secondary spackle-knife receiving feature is oriented towards the U-shaped hook  1 , thereby orienting the at least one spackle knife away from the ground. If at any point the secondary spackle-knife holder  9  needs to be temporarily removed or interchanged, the secondary spackle-knife holder  9  is operatively mounted onto the primary spackle-knife holder  7  by the secondary attachment mechanism  23 , wherein the secondary attachment mechanism  23  is used to attach the secondary spackle-knife holder  9  to the primary spackle-knife holder  7  and to detach the secondary spackle-knife holder  9  from the primary spackle-knife holder  7 . 
     In the third embodiment of the present invention, the primary spackle-knife holder  7  preferably comprises a holding receptacle  11 , and the secondary spackle-knife holder  9  further comprises a holding sheath  15 , seen in  FIG. 4 ,  FIG. 5 ,  FIG. 6 , and  FIG. 7 . In this preferred embodiment the plurality of smaller spackle knives is positioned within the holding receptacle  11 , and the larger spackle knife if positioned within the holding sheath  15 . This arrangement allows the larger spackle knife to still be readily separated from the holding sheath  15  as seen in the second embodiment of the present invention. 
     In order to retain the larger spackle knife, the holding sheath  15  comprises a cover plate  16 , a ledge  17 , a tab  18 , and a lip  19 , seen in  FIG. 4 ,  FIG. 5 ,  FIG. 6 , and  FIG. 7 . The cover plate  16  traverses across the width of the blade portion of the larger spackle knife, preferably with a blade that is between 7 inches to 12 inches. The ledge  17  upholds the spackle knife. The tab  18  serves as a stopper for a side edge of the blade portion. And the lip  19  guards the sharp edge of the larger spackle knife and prevents the larger spackle knife from being accidently separated from the holding sheath  15 . In order to uphold the larger spackle knife, the ledge  17  is peripherally positioned with the cover plate  16  and is being fixed across the cover plate  16 . The user easily centers the blade portion with the cover plate  16  as the tab  18  is peripherally positioned with the ledge  17  and the cover plate  16 , and the tab  18  is fixed adjacent with the ledge  17  and the cover plate  16 . This arrangement reduces the chances of the larger spackle knife from being accidentally pushed from side to side. The sharp edge of the blade portion is shielded between the cover plate  16  and the lip  19  as the lip  19  is positioned adjacent with the ledge  17 , opposite the cover plate  16 , and is fixed along the ledge  17 . The primary spackle-knife holder  7  nor the cover plate  16  inhibit the removal or positioning of the larger spackle knife with the holding sheath  15  as the secondary attachment mechanism  23  is mounted onto the cover plate  16 , opposite the ledge  17 . In order to further accommodate the position of the present invention along the waistline of the user, the cover plate  16  is oriented at an acute angle with the secondary attachment mechanism  23 , thereby orienting the larger spackle knife towards the reach of the user. Furthermore, in order for the larger spackle knife to be readily detached from the holding sheath  15 , the secondary knife-receiving feature  10  is an opening  20  of the holding sheath  15 . The opening  20  of the holding sheath  15  is delineated by the cover plate  16 , the tab  18 , and the lip  19 , thereby providing clear view of the larger spackle knife while attached with the holding sheath  15  while simultaneously safely retaining the larger spackle knife. 
     As the opening  20  of the holding sheath  15  extends across the blade portion of a larger spackle knife, in the third embodiment of the present invention as that in the second embodiment of the present invention, the holding sheath  15  preferably further comprises a plurality of magnets  21 , seen in  FIG. 4 ,  FIG. 5 , and  FIG. 7 . The plurality of magnets  21  securely connects the blade portion with the cover plate  16  until purposefully separated by the user. As the blade portion is positioned beside the cover plate  16 , opposite the secondary attachment mechanism  23 , the plurality of magnets  21  is positioned adjacent with the cover plate  16 , opposite the secondary attachment mechanism  23  as well. This arrangement allows the plurality of magnets  21  to come in direct contact with the blade portion. In order for the blade portion to be readily removed from the holding sheath  15 , but firmly attached while positioned within the sheath, the plurality of magnets  21  is positioned offset from the ledge  17  and is positioned along the ledge  17 . The connection between the plurality of magnets  21  and the blade portion is secure as the plurality of magnets  21  is fixed across the cover plate  16 . 
     Alternatively, the secondary spackle-knife holder  9  further comprises a holding receptacle  11 , similar to that seen in  FIG. 1 . The third embodiment may then retain a first set of smaller spackle knives and a second set of larger spackle knives, wherein the first set of smaller spackle knives is housed within the primary spackle-knife holder  7 , and the second set of larger spackle knives is housed within the second spackle-knife holder. In order to surround the blade portion of each of the plurality of smaller spackle knives, the holding receptacle  11  comprises a receptacle lateral wall  12  and a receptacle base wall  13 . The receptacle lateral wall  12  surrounds the sides of the blade portion, and the receptacle base wall  13  upholds the plurality of smaller spackle knives, preferably with blades that are 6 inches and smaller. The blade portion is completely surrounded as the receptacle lateral wall  12  is positioned adjacent with the receptacle base wall  13  and is perimetrically fixed around the receptacle base wall  13 . The holding receptacle  11  is readily attached and detached with the bracing plate  4  as the secondary attachment mechanism  23  is externally mounted onto the receptacle lateral wall  12 . Furthermore, in order for the user to readily access the handles of the plurality of smaller spackle knives, the secondary knife-receiving feature  10  is an opening  14  of the holding receptacle  11 . The opening  14  of the holding receptacle  11  is positioned opposite the receptacle base wall  13  about the holding receptacle  11 , thereby effectively housing the plurality of smaller spackle knives throughout wear and use of the present invention. 
     Furthermore, the holding receptacle  11  of this third embodiment further comprises a handle-receiving groove  42 , similar to that seen in  FIG. 9 . The handle-receiving groove  42  provides access for a handle of a large spackle knife within the holding receptacle  11 . A width of the holding receptacle  11  is smaller than a width of the holding receptacle  11  of the embodiment that has been previously discussed. More specifically, the width of the holding receptacle  11  for the alternate third embodiment is preferably 0.125 inches. This alternate third embodiment safely houses and grips onto a large spackle knife as the handle of the large spackle is also positioned within the holding receptacle  11 . In order for the handle to traverse into the holding receptacle  11 , the handle-receiving groove  42  is integrated within the receptacle lateral wall  12  and is positioned offset from the receptacle base wall  13 . Moreover, the handle-receiving groove  42  is positioned coincident to an opening  14  of the holding receptacle  11 . This arrangement contours the receptacle lateral wall  12  around the structure of the large spackle knife. In order for the large knife to be easily removed from the holding receptacle  11  with the handle-receiving groove  42 , the receptacle lateral wall  12  is oriented at an acute angle with the secondary attachment mechanism  23 . 
     In order for the secondary spackle-knife holder  9  to be readily attached and detached with the primary spackle-knife holder  7 , the secondary attachment mechanism  23  comprises an insert spacer  24 , an elongated hollow insert  25 , and an insert sleeve  28 , seen in  FIG. 5 ,  FIG. 6 ,  FIG. 7 , and  FIG. 8 . The insert spacer  24  attaches the elongated hollow insert  25  with the secondary spackle-knife holder  9 . The elongated hollow insert  25  latches into the insert sleeve  28 , which is connected with the bracing plate  4 . Moreover, the insert sleeve  28  readily receives the elongated hollow insert  25 . The elongated hollow insert  25  comprises a fixed insert end  26  and a free insert end  27 . The fixed insert end  26  is attached with the secondary spackle-knife holder  9 , and the free insert end  27  engages with the insert sleeve  28 . The insert sleeve  28  comprises an open sleeve end  29  and a closed sleeve end  30 . The open sleeve end  29  readily receives the free insert end  27 , and the closed sleeve end  30  stops the free insert end  27  from extending any further past the insert sleeve  28  and upholds the elongated hollow insert  25  with the bracing plate  4 . As the secondary spackle-knife holder  9  is positioned adjacent with the primary spackle-knife holder  7 , the insert sleeve  28  is connected onto the primary spackle-knife holder  7 . In order to orient the elongated hollow insert  25 , and consequently the secondary spackle-knife holder  9 , away from the ground, the open sleeve end  29  is oriented towards the U-shaped hook  1 . The elongated hollow insert  25  is positioned offset with the secondary spackle-knife holder  9  and insert sleeve  28  may be positioned around the elongated hollow insert  25  as the fixed insert end  26  is mounted onto the secondary spackle-knife holder  9  by the insert spacer  24 . The free insert end  27  is oriented away from the secondary knife-receiving feature  10 , thereby allowing the elongated hollow insert  25  to slip  19  into the insert sleeve  28  and keeping the secondary knife-receiving feature  10  oriented away from the ground. The secondary spackle-knife holder  9  connects with the bracing plate  4  as the elongated hollow insert  25  is positioned through the open sleeve end  29  and into the insert sleeve  28 . 
     In order to release the connection between the elongated hollow insert  25  and the insert sleeve  28 , the secondary attachment mechanism  23  further comprises a first spring-loaded pin  33 , a second spring-loaded pin  36 , and a spring-loaded button  39 , seen in  FIG. 8 . Moreover, the insert sleeve  28  further comprises a first pinhole  31  and a second pinhole  32 . The first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36  attaches the elongated hollow insert  25  within the insert sleeve  28  through the first pinhole  31  and the second pinhole  32 , respectively. The spring-loaded button  39  releases the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36  from within the first pinhole  31  and the second pinhole  32 , respectively. The first pinhole  31  and the second pinhole  32  allow the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36  to traverse through the insert sleeve  28  while preserving the structural integrity of the insert sleeve  28 . Moreover, the first pinhole  31  and the second pinhole  32  allow the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36  to extend through the insert sleeve  28  so that the secondary spackle-knife holder  9  is not simply separated from the bracing plate  4  by lifting the elongated hollow insert  25  out of the insert sleeve  28 . The spring-loaded button  39  must be engaged in order to retract the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36 . Conversely, the secondary spackle-knife holder  9  is automatically attached with the bracing plate  4  once the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36  extend into the first pinhole  31  and the second pinhole  32 , respectively, due to a spring that simultaneously engages both the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36 . The spring-loaded button  39  preferably comprises a body portion and a couple of tabs. The body portion accessible by the user to push the spring-loaded button  39 . The couple of tabs are internally positioned within the elongated hollow insert  25  and presses against the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36  in order to retract the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36 . More specifically, as the spring-loaded button  39  retracts within the elongated hollow insert  25 , the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36  simultaneously retracts into the elongated hollow insert  25 . 
     The overall configuration of the aforementioned components allows a user to easily attach and detach the elongated hollow insert  25  from within the insert sleeve  28 . The first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36  remain protected within the elongated hollow insert  25  as the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36  are laterally mounted within the elongated hollow insert  25 , seen in  FIG. 6 ,  FIG. 7 , and  FIG. 8 . Moreover, the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36  are positioned opposite to each other about the elongated hollow insert  25 . Likewise, the first pinhole  31  and the second pinhole  32  are laterally positioned opposite to each other about the insert sleeve  28 , so that the first pinhole  31  and the second pinhole  32  readily receive the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36 , respectively. The elongated hollow insert  25  is secured within the insert sleeve  28  as the first spring-loaded pin  33  is engaged into the first pinhole  31 , and the second spring-loaded pin  36  is engaged into the second pinhole  32 . This arrangement effectively secures the secondary spackle-knife holder  9  with the bracing plate  4 . In order for the spring-loaded button  39  to engage the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36 , as well as remain readily accessible by the user, the spring-loaded button  39  is mounted through the fixed insert end  26  and into the insert sleeve  28 . In order to separate the elongated hollow insert  25  from within the insert sleeve  28 , the spring-loaded button  39  is operatively coupled to the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36 , wherein the spring-loaded button  39  is further pressed into the insert sleeve  28  in order to disengage the first spring-loaded pin  33  from the first pinhole  31  and in order to disengage the second spring-loaded pin  36  from the second pinhole  32 . 
     Furthermore, the secondary attachment mechanism  23  further comprises a first prong  40  and a second prong  41 , also seen in  FIG. 6 ,  FIG. 7 , and  FIG. 8 . The first prong  40  and the second prong  41  latches with the insert sleeve  28  to further secure the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36  through the insert sleeve  28 . The first spring-loaded pin  33  comprises a first fixed end  34  and a first free end  35 . Similarly, the second spring-loaded pin  36  comprises a second fixed end  37  and a second free end  38 . The first fixed end  34  connects the first spring-loaded pin  33  within the elongated hollow insert  25 , and the second fixed end  37  connects the second spring-loaded pin  36  within the elongated hollow insert  25 . The first free end  35  and the second free end  38  serve as stoppers for the first spring-loaded pin  33  and the second spring-loaded pin  36 , respectively, with the insert sleeve  28 . In order for the elongated hollow insert  25  to be automatically connected with the insert sleeve  28  when positioned within the insert sleeve  28 , the first fixed end  34  is hingedly connected with the second fixed end  37 . A spring is preferably positioned adjacent with the first free end  35  and the second free end  38  to automatically push the first free end  35  and the second free end  38  into the first pinhole  31  and the second pinhole  32 , respectively. More specifically, the first free end  35  is engaged through the first pinhole  31 , and the second free end  38  is engaged through the second pinhole  32  to automatically connect the elongated hollow insert  25  with the insert sleeve  28 . The connection is secure as the first prong  40  is fixed adjacent with the first free end  35 , and the second prong  41  is fixed adjacent with the second free end  38 . The first prong  40  and the second prong  41  latch with the insert sleeve  28  as the first prong  40  and the second prong  41  are oriented away from the free insert end  27 . 
     Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.