Wire tie holding device

Abstract

A wire tie holder/dispenser in the form of a belt-mounted device suitable for the containment of double loop rebar ties for user convenience. In the preferred mode, the device comprises a generally rectangular support member, which comprises a work belt foldover thereon for attachment to the belt. Left and right L-shaped aluminum or steel members are affixed to the support member via rivets, and extend outwardly therefrom. In this mode, a stiffening material be also be utilized to provide additional structural support. The left and right members are a maximum of 4⅞ inches apart from one another in the preferred mode, and are at least 8 inches in height. In an alternate mode of production, the device utilizes a steel rod assembly in lieu of the aforementioned L-shaped members. The steel rod may be ¼ inch in diameter, and also comprises left and right members extending outwardly from the support member, of a size within the range noted above. In either embodiment, the left and right members define vertical slots in which the user may easily load wire ties from the coil supplied by the manufacturer. Through one smooth motion, the user may slide up to 75 ties onto the holder, with the same motion allowing for withdrawal of guide wires from the 75 pieces. The device holds and dispenses ties from 6 to 12 inches in length, allowing the invention to be useful for a variety of tasks. In summation, the present invention functions to eliminate tangling often associated with conventional means of holding and dispensing ties, saving the user significant time during the job in question.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A belt-mounted wire tie holding device comprising: 
 a main support member which comprises a belt loop foldover at an upper portion thereof, the belt loop foldover allowing the main support member to removably affix to a belt,    the main support member further comprising a left vertical support member extending a predetermined space outwardly from the support member, and a right vertical support member extending a predetermined space outwardly from the support member,    the predetermined spaces defining a slot in which a plurality of wire ties is removably inserted.    
     
     
         2 . The belt-mounted wire tie holding device as described in  claim 1 , wherein the device is configured to removably hold rebar ties.  
     
     
         3 . The belt-mounted wire tie holding device as described in  claim 1 , wherein the device is configured to removably hold double loop rebar ties.  
     
     
         4 . The belt-mounted wire tie holding device as described in  claim 1 , wherein the device bears previously determined text, graphics, designs, colors, and corporate logos thereon.  
     
     
         5 . The belt-mounted wire tie holding device as described in  claim 1 , wherein the main support member is manufactured of Cordura®.  
     
     
         6 . The belt-mounted wire tie holding device as described in  claim 1 , wherein the device is of a size selected from the group consisting of small, medium, and large.  
     
     
         7 . The belt-mounted wire tie holding device as described in  claim 1 , wherein the left support member and right support member are approximately 4⅞ inches apart.  
     
     
         8 . The belt-mounted wire tie holding device as described in  claim 1 , wherein the left support member and right support member are affixed to the main support member via rivets.  
     
     
         9 . The belt-mounted wire tie holding device as described in  claim 1 , wherein the left support member and right support member are each approximately 8 inches in height.  
     
     
         10 . The belt-mounted wire tie holding device as described in  claim 1 , wherein the device removably holds approximately 75 wire ties.  
     
     
         11 . The belt-mounted wire tie holding device as described in  claim 1 , wherein the device holds and dispenses wire ties of 6 to 12 inches in length.  
     
     
         12 . The belt-mounted wire tie holding device as described in  claim 1 , wherein the left support member and right support member are constructed of steel.  
     
     
         13 . The belt-mounted wire tie holding device as described in  claim 1 , wherein the left support member and right support member are constructed of aluminum.  
     
     
         14 . The belt-mounted wire tie holding device as described in  claim 1 , wherein the main support member further comprises a stiffening material therein to provide additional structural support therefor.  
     
     
         15 . The belt-mounted wire tie holding device as described in  claim 1 , wherein the slots are approximately ⅛ inches in width.  
     
     
         16 . The belt-mounted wire tie holding device as described in  claim 1 , wherein the left support member and right support member are “L” shaped.  
     
     
         17 . The belt-mounted wire tie holding device as described in  claim 1 , wherein the left support member and right support member are affixed to one another in the form of a single rod assembly.  
     
     
         18 . The belt-mounted wire tie holding device as described in  claim 1 , wherein the single rod is approximately ¼ inches in diameter.  
     
     
         19 . A method of holding and dispensing wire ties utilizing a belt-mounted wire tie holding device comprising: 
 a main support member which comprises a belt loop foldover at an upper portion thereof, the belt loop foldover allowing the main support member to removably affix to a belt,    the main support member further comprising a left vertical support member extending a predetermined space outwardly from the support member, and a right vertical support member extending a predetermined space outwardly from the support member,    the predetermined spaces defining a slot in which a plurality of wire ties are inserted by a user by sliding same into the slot, with wire ties subsequently removed by the user by sliding same outwardly.