Holster for power tools

Abstract

A holster for a tool such as a cordless drill which permits rapid and easy insertion of the drill and permits a variety of models to be used in the same holster comprises a tubular body portion having an open top end and open bottom end sized to receive the body portion of a tool, the tubular body portion having an elongate cutaway section extending along the length of the tubular body portion from the top edge and sized to receive the handle of the tool, and an attachment for attaching the holster to a user.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A holster for a tool of the type comprising a body portion and a handle portion which projects from the body portion in a direction generally perpendicular to the central axis of the body portion characterized in that the holster comprises a tubular body portion having open top and bottom ends sized to receive the body portion of a tool, the tubular body portion having an elongate cutaway section extending along at least 50% of the length of the tubular body portion from the top edge and sized to receive the handle of the tool, and means for attachment of the holster to a user which means allows the holster to maintain a vertical or substantially vertical alignment when attached to the user.  
     
     
         2 . A holster according to  claim 1  wherein the tubular body portion is rigid or substantially rigid.  
     
     
         3 . A holster according to  claim 1  wherein the cutaway section extends for at least 75%, preferably at least 80%, more preferably at least 90% of he length of the tubular body portion.  
     
     
         4 . A holster according to  claim 1  wherein the cutaway section is flared outwardly at its upper edge.  
     
     
         5 . A holster according to  claim 1  wherein the cutaway section is provided with a notch on its lower edge.  
     
     
         6 . A holster according to  claim 1  wherein the attachment means comprises a flexible loop.  
     
     
         7 . A holster according to  claim 1  wherein the attachment means is fixed to the tubular body portion through a pivot.