Tool holding device

Abstract

A tool holding device comprises a skeleton, having a first side and a second side; at least one holding mechanism for securing tools and/or accessories to the first side; and an attachment mechanism for securing the tool holding device to the body of the user, with the second side abutting the body of a user, such that tools and accessories may be accessed from the first side. The holding mechanism may include a plurality of pockets adapted for holding certain tools and/or accessories. The attachment mechanism may include one or more adjustable straps designed to secure the device to a variety of users.

1 . A tool holding device, comprising: 
 a skeleton, having a first side and a second side;    at least one holding mechanism for securing tools and/or accessories to said first side; and    an attachment mechanism for securing said tool holding device to the body of a user, with said second side abutting the body of the user, such that tools and accessories may be accessed from said first side.    
   
   
       2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said skeleton is fabric-covered.  
   
   
       3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one holding mechanism comprises a plurality of pockets.  
   
   
       4 . The device of  claim 3 , wherein said pockets are constructed from a material having an elastic quality, such that said pockets retain tools and/or accessories, but allow the tools and/or accessories to be readily inserted into and removed from said pockets.  
   
   
       5 . The device of  claim 3 , wherein said pockets are adapted to hold drill bits.  
   
   
       6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one holding mechanism includes a magnet for attracting and holding certain tools and/or accessories.  
   
   
       7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said attachment mechanism comprises one or more straps.  
   
   
       8 . The device of  claim 7 , wherein said one or more straps are adjustable.  
   
   
       9 . The device of  claim 7 , wherein said skeleton is covered with a fabric and a portion of the one or more straps is interposed between the fabric and said skeleton.  
   
   
       10 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said skeleton is covered with a fabric and the fabric covering said first side is different than the fabric covering said second side.  
   
   
       11 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the fabric covering said first side is breathable and the fabric covering said second side is durable.  
   
   
       12 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said skeleton is covered with a fabric and padding is interposed between the fabric and said skeleton.  
   
   
       13 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein said skeleton is covered with a fabric and a binding secures said fabric-covered skeleton to said attachment mechanism.  
   
   
       14 . A tool holding device, comprising: 
 a fabric-covered skeleton, having a first side and a second side;    a plurality of pockets for securing tools and/or accessories to the first side of said fabric-covered skeleton; and    one or more straps for securing said tool holding device to the body of a user, with said second side abutting the body of the user, such that tools and accessories may be accessed from said first side.    
   
   
       15 . The device of  claim 14 , wherein said fabric-covered skeleton and said attachment mechanism are adapted to be secured to an arm, leg or torso of the user.  
   
   
       16 . The device of  claim 14 , wherein said pockets are constructed from a material having an elastic quality, such that said pockets retain tools and/or accessories, but allow the tools and/or accessories to be readily inserted into and removed from said pockets.  
   
   
       17 . The device of  claim 14 , and further comprising a magnet for attracting and holding tools and/or accessories to said first side of said fabric-covered skeleton.  
   
   
       18 . The device of  claim 14 , wherein said one or more straps are adjustable.  
   
   
       19 . The device of  claim 14 , wherein a binding secures said fabric-covered skeleton to said attachment mechanism.  
   
   
       20 . The device of  claim 14 , wherein a portion of the one or more straps is interposed between the fabric and said skeleton.