Glove retaining device

Abstract

A device for retaining gloves is provided. The glove retaining device comprises a retaining means for retaining the invention on a contact point selected by the user; an ergonomic body providing sufficient resistance to allow insertion of user's gloves into a glove retaining means of the invention; a glove retaining means for retaining the user's gloves in the invention; and a protective and/or decorative skirt for protecting the user from foreign material on the gloves during insertion or retention in the invention.

1 . An item retaining device comprising:
 at least one device retaining means for retaining the claimed invention on a contact point selected by a user;   a body portion wherein the said device retaining means is either permanently or removably affixed to said body portion;   at least one item retaining means for retaining items in the claimed invention; and   a skirt portion wherein the said skirt portion is either permanently or removably affixed to said body portion.   
   
   
       2 . The item retaining device of  claim 1  wherein the body portion further comprises a permanently or removably affixed flexible section interposed between the device retaining means attachment point to said body portion and the item retaining means attachment point or points to said body portion. 
   
   
       3 . The item retaining device of  claim 1  wherein the body portion provides sufficient compressive or tensile force to assist the user in inserting items into the item retaining means of the invention. 
   
   
       4 . The item retaining device of  claim 1  further comprising at least one ergonomic feature such as an ergonomic shape, at least one cut out, at least one flexible material, at least some padding, a non-planar geometry, at least one hypoallergenic material, at least one material with a different coefficient of friction, an adjustable positioning means, an adjustable item retaining device force means, and an adjustable geometry means, among others. 
   
   
       5 . The item retaining device of  claim 1  wherein the skirt portion helps to protect the user from foreign material on an item during insertion, retention, or removal from the claimed invention. 
   
   
       6 . The item retaining device of  claim 1  wherein the skirt portion further comprises at least one feature such as at least one rib, at least one stiffening wire, at least one finished edge, at least one drip edge, at least one warning, at least one textual design, at least one graphical design, at least one identification means, at least one tie down strap, and at least one molded or formed edge, among others. 
   
   
       7 . The item retaining device of  claim 1  further comprising a means of removably retaining at least one item such as at least one pencil or pen, at least one measuring device, at least one pair of safety glasses or goggles, at least one small tool such as a knife, at least one small tool such as a screwdriver, at least one small tool such as a pliers, at least one small tool such as a hammer, at least one extension cord attachment, at least one drink, at least one tobacco item, at least one fastening device such a nail or screw, at least one audio entertainment device, at least one signaling device such as a transponder, at least one cleaning product, at least one bullet or projectile, at least one golf tee, at least one golf ball, at least one golf marker, and at least one hook for supporting lager items such as a drill or extension cord, among others. 
   
   
       8 . The item retaining device of  claim 1  wherein the device retaining means is at least one of a closed belt loop; at least one closable belt loop closed by at least one snap, at least one section of hook and loop material, or at least one strong magnet, among others; at least one pass through belt loop; at least one spring clip retainer; at least one clip with at least one retaining hook; at least one carabiner; at least one snap hook; at least one spring or clamp type grabber device; and at least one magnetic or adhesive pad; among others. 
   
   
       9 . The item retaining device of  claim 1  wherein either the body portion, the skirt portion, or both, are constructed of at least a single material such as leather, copper, brass, aluminum, zinc, tin, steel, other metal or metal alloy, Nomex™ or other fire retardant material, vinyl, Teflon™, other synthetic material, other flame retardant synthetic material, and treated or untreated natural materials, or combinations thereof, among others. 
   
   
       10 . The item retaining device of  claim 1  wherein the at least one item retaining means is a non-elastic or elastic cord, a rigid bail employing fixed or hinged operation, nylon or other natural or synthetic material type tape or webbing-type material, and leather, among others or some combination thereof among others, wherein the at least one item retaining means is further at least one of non-adjustable or adjustable, repositionable or static, or closed or closeable, or some combination thereof. 
   
   
       11 . The item retaining device comprising:
 at least one device retaining means for retaining the claimed invention on a contact point selected by a user;   a body portion;   at least one item retaining means for retaining items in the claimed invention wherein said body portion provides sufficient compressive or tensile force to assist the user in inserting items into the item retaining means of the invention;   a skirt portion; and   wherein at least two of the said device retaining means, said body portion, said item retaining means, and said skirt portion are monolithically constructed forming as a single component of the claimed invention.   
   
   
       12 . The item retaining device of  claim 11 , wherein said item retaining device further comprises a permanently or removably affixed flexible section interposed between said device retaining means and said item retaining means. 
   
   
       13 . The item retaining device of  claim 11 , wherein the said skirt portion is either permanently or removably affixed to said body portion. 
   
   
       14 . The item retaining device of  claim 11  further comprising at least one ergonomic feature such as an ergonomic shape, at least one cut out, at least one flexible material, at least some padding, a non-planar geometry, at least one hypoallergenic material, at least one material with a different coefficient of friction, an adjustable positioning means, an adjustable item retaining device force means, and an adjustable geometry means, among others. 
   
   
       15 . The item retaining device of  claim 11  wherein the skirt portion helps to protect the user from foreign material on an item during insertion, retention, or removal from the claimed invention. 
   
   
       16 . The item retaining device of  claim 11  wherein the skirt portion further comprises at least one feature such as at least one rib, at least one stiffening wire, at least one finished edge, at least one drip edge, at least one warning, at least one textual design, at least one graphical design, at least one identification means, at least one tie down strap, and at least one molded or formed edge, among others. 
   
   
       17 . The item retaining device of  claim 11  further comprising a means of removably retaining at least one item such as at least one pencil or pen, at least one measuring device, at least one pair of safety glasses or goggles, at least one small tool such as a knife, at least one small tool such as a screwdriver, at least one small tool such as a pliers, at least one small tool such as a hammer, at least one extension cord attachment, at least one drink, at least one tobacco item, at least one fastening device such a nail or screw, at least one audio entertainment device, at least one signaling device such as a transponder, at least one cleaning product, at least one bullet or projectile, at least one golf tee, at least one golf ball, at least one golf marker, and at least one hook for supporting lager items such as a drill or extension cord, among others. 
   
   
       18 . The item retaining device of  claim 11  wherein the device retaining means is at least one of a closed belt loop; at least one closable belt loop closed by at least one snap, at least one section of hook and loop material, or at least one strong magnet, among others; at least one pass through belt loop; at least one spring clip retainer; at least one clip with at least one retaining hook; at least one carabiner; at least one snap hook; at least one spring or clamp type grabber device; and at least one magnetic or adhesive pad; among others. 
   
   
       19 . The item retaining device of  claim 11  wherein either the body portion, the skirt portion, or both, are constructed of at least a single material such as leather, copper, brass, aluminum, zinc, tin, steel, other metal or metal alloy, Nomex™ or other fire retardant material, vinyl, Teflon™, other synthetic material, other flame retardant synthetic material, and treated or untreated natural materials, or combinations thereof, among others. 
   
   
       20 . The item retaining device of  claim 11  wherein the at least one item retaining means is a non-elastic or elastic cord, a rigid bail employing fixed or hinged operation, nylon or other natural or synthetic material type tape or webbing-type material, and leather, among others or some combination thereof among others, wherein the at least one item retaining means is further at least one of non-adjustable or adjustable, repositionable or static, or closed or closeable, or some combination thereof.