Patent Abstract:
A wall organizing system includes a generally elongate track. A member is provided for attaching the track to a wall or other substantially vertical surface. At least one attaching member is slidably and selectively movable along the track between opposing lateral ends of the track for attaching to an item to be secured to the wall or other surface.

Full Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0001]    1. Field of the Invention 
         [0002]    The present invention generally relates to hand tool accessories, and, in particular, to a modular hammer loop. 
         [0003]    2. Description of the Prior Art 
         [0004]    Hammers are one of the most commonly used hand tools. For this reason, tool belts are frequently provided with a hammer loop. Such loops are typically formed of a U-shaped metal rod that provides a space for receiving a handle of a hammer while being dimensioned to prevent passage of the head of a hammer. In this way, a hammer can be easily removed from or inserted into the loop as a worker needs to repeatedly use the hammer. This ensures that the hammer is always available, and easily accessible to the worker. However, hammer loops of the type under discussion are frequently permanently mounted on a tool belt or tool bag or pouch mounted on a belt. This prevents a worker from moving the hammer loop from one tool belt to another or from one tool pocket or pouch to another, or simply repositioning the hammer loop to a location that is most convenient for a particular worker or working condition. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0005]    It is an object of the invention to provide a hammer accessory in the form of a hammer loop that does not have the disadvantages inherent in prior hammer loops. 
         [0006]    It is another object of the invention to provide a hammer loop that is simple in construction and economical to manufacture. 
         [0007]    It is still another object of the invention to provide a universal hammer loop can be mounted on a tool belt or on a tool pocket or pouch mounted on tool belts. 
         [0008]    It is yet another object of the invention to provide a hammer loop, as in the previous objects, that can be removably mounted from one tool belt to another or from one tool pocket to another. 
         [0009]    It is a further object of the invention to provide a hammer loop as in the previous objects that can be selectively positioned and repositioned by a worker to position the hammer loop at a location most convenient to the worker. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0010]    These and other objects of the present invention will become apparent when it is considered in detail in the below specification, taken with the drawings as follows: 
           [0011]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view of a modular hammer loop in accordance with the present invention. 
           [0012]      FIG. 2  is a perspective view of a tool pocket or pouch, showing how the modular hammer loop of the invention can be mounted on the edge of a pocket for attachment to a tool belt. 
           [0013]    ‘ FIG. 3  is a perspective view of another embodiment of the modular hammer loop in accordance with the invention. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0014]    Turning now to the drawings, in which similar or identical parts are designated by the same reference numerals throughout, and first referring to  FIG. 1 , a hammer loop in accordance with the invention is generally designated by the reference numeral  10 . 
         [0015]    The hammer loop  10  is formed of a U-shaped metal rod  12 . The rod  12  has a generally U-shaped or curved portion  12   a  and spaced straight generally parallel portions  12   b,    12   c.  The straight portion  12   b  has a free end that is bent upwardly to form vertical or upright portion  12   d  while the straight portion  12   c  has a free end that is bent upwardly to form vertical or upright portion  12   e.    
         [0016]    Each of the vertical portions  12   d,    12   e,  is welded at  15  to an associated clip  14 . However, the vertical portions may be attached to the clips  14  in any other suitable or conventional manner. 
         [0017]    Each clip  14  has a generally inverted U-shaped cross-section formed by a front portion  14   a  and a spaced rear portion  14   b  connected to the front portion  14   a  by means of a bridging portion  14   c.  The front portion  14   a  is welded or otherwise attached to an associated upright or vertical side leg  12   d,    12   e.  The rear portions are each provided at their lower ends with upper and lower inclined portions  14   d,    14   e  that are inclined to form a retaining edge at  14   f  located or situated proximate to the two associated upright or vertical legs. The depth of each of the connecting or the bridging portions  14   c  generally corresponds to the anticipated thickness of tool belts, supporting wall structures, tool pockets or pouches or the like. 
         [0018]    Referring to  FIG. 2 , a modular hammer loop  10  in accordance with the invention is shown mounted on a tool bag  16  formed of a rigid panel  18  to which is there is preferably attached a releasable finger grip  20  of the type described in the following U.S. patent applications: Ser. No. 10/835, 658 filed on Apr. 30, 2004, and published as 20050242144, and Ser. No. 10/838, 601 filed on May 4, 2004 and published as 20050263552. As the finger grip mechanism has been fully described in the aforementioned published applications, it will not be described in detail in this application, and the teachings in the aforementioned applications are fully incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this description. Clearly, the finger grip mechanism  18  may be secured to the rigid panel, by any suitable means. 
         [0019]    The tool bag  16  is shown provided with a series of pockets  22 , each of which defines an upper edge  22 ′. In the case of the larger pocket  24 , a separate upper edge  24 ′ is provided. Any of the upper edges, as well as straps  26 , may be used for attachment of the hammer loop  10 . It will also be evident that the hammer loop can be mounted on a tool belt or any other belt use the by a worker. The construction of the clips  14  ensures that the hammer loop  10  is securely retained on any belt or wall upper edge at which it is mounted. 
         [0020]    Referring to  FIG. 3 , a modified embodiment of the invention is designated by the reference numeral  10 ′. In this embodiment, a front plate  28  is provided, which is secured to the upright or vertical side legs  12   d′,    12   e′  by means of rivets  30 . The front plate  28  curves rearwardly and downwardly at the  28 ′ to form a lower extension  14   g  and edge  14   h.  Thus, in this embodiment, a unitary clip is provided to which the metal rods is secured, instead of having the rod secured to to separate clips as in the first embodiment. Other combinations of clips and metal rods may be used as long as the modular loop can be securely attached to a belt or upper edge of a wall forming a tool pocket or pouch. 
         [0021]    The modular hammer loop of the present invention is designed to allows the end-user to place the hammer loop anywhere on a tool belt or a tool pocket. Every end-user has different habits and ergonomic properties. Therefore, this invention provides a diverse range of users with many choices suitable for them. 
         [0022]    The hammer loop can be made of metal or plastic, as long as of the clips used are sufficiently sturdy and provide the necessary retaining properties to securely grip the material forming an edge on which of they are mounted. 
         [0023]    While the preferred embodiments have been shown and described, it will be understood that the there is no intention to limit the invention by such disclosure, but rather, it is the intention to cover all modifications and alternate constructions falling within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Technology Classification (CPC): 0