Tool sash

Abstract

A sash adapted to be worn over a shoulder of a wearer and configured for holding tools and equipment. The sash includes a strap delimited by oppositely-disposed first and second ends and by first and second edges that are between the first and second ends. The first and second edges define inner and outer arcuate edge portions, respectively, between which an arcuate chest strap portion is defined and which lies against the wearer's chest with the inner arcuate edge above the outer arcuate edge when the sash is slung over the wearer's shoulder. The first and second ends of the strap are adapted to be fastened together to define a back strap portion of the sash that lies against the wearer's back. Pockets are located on the chest strap portion and extend between the inner and outer arcuate edges in a radial direction.

1 . A tool sash configured for holding tools when the sash is slung over a shoulder of a wearer, the tool sash comprising:
 a strap delimited by a first end, an oppositely-disposed second end, and first and second edges between the first and second ends and spaced apart from each other, the first edge defining an inner arcuate edge portion and the second edge defining an outer arcuate edge portion, an arcuate chest strap portion being defined between the inner and outer arcuate edges, the arcuate chest strap portion being configured to lie against the chest of a wearer with the inner arcuate edge above the outer arcuate edge when the sash is slung over a shoulder of the wearer, the first and second ends of the strap being adapted to be fastened together, at least the first end of the strap defining a back strap portion of the sash that lies against the back of the wearer when the first and second ends are fastened together and the sash is slung over the shoulder of the wearer; and   pockets located on the arcuate chest strap portion and extending between the inner and outer arcuate edges of the arcuate chest strap portion in a radial direction relative to a curvature of the arcuate chest strap portion, the pockets having openings closer to the inner arcuate edge than the outer arcuate edge through which tools can be inserted into the pockets by movement of the tools in a downward and crosswise diagonal direction across the chest of the wearer when the sash is slung over the shoulder of the wearer.   
     
     
         2 . The tool sash according to  claim 1 , further comprising means for securing the tool sash around the waist of the wearer when the sash is slung over the shoulder of the wearer. 
     
     
         3 . The tool sash according to  claim 2 , wherein the securing means comprises a waist band having first and second portions extending from the second edge of the strap, the first portion being attached adjacent the first end of the strap and the second portion being attached adjacent the second end of the strap. 
     
     
         4 . The tool sash according to  claim 2 , wherein the securing means comprises a waist belt having a first portion extending from the outer arcuate edge of the strap and a second portion attached to the second end of the strap. 
     
     
         5 . The tool sash according to  claim 4 , wherein the securing means further comprises a waist band having first and second portions extending from the second edge of the strap, the first portion being attached adjacent the first end of the strap and the second portion being attached adjacent the second end of the strap. 
     
     
         6 . The tool sash according to  claim 1 , further comprising a shoulder strap portion between the arcuate chest strap portion and the back strap portion when the sash is slung over the shoulder of the wearer. 
     
     
         7 . The tool sash according to  claim 6 , further comprising a light source attached to the shoulder strap portion and oriented for projecting a light beam in a forward direction of the wearer when the sash is slung over the shoulder of the wearer. 
     
     
         8 . The tool sash according to  claim 1 , further comprising a flap extending from the inner arcuate edge of the arcuate chest strap portion, the flap being sized and adapted to fold over the arcuate chest strap portion and secure tools located within the pockets. 
     
     
         9 . The tool sash according to  claim 1 , wherein a plurality of the pockets are arranged as a continuous arcuate array in which the plurality of the pockets are positioned side-by-side to each other. 
     
     
         10 . The tool sash according to  claim 1 , wherein the back strap portion is free of any means for attaching tools thereto. 
     
     
         11 . The tool sash according to  claim 1 , further comprising a triangular-shaped panel extending from the outer arcuate edge of the arcuate chest strap portion. 
     
     
         12 . The tool sash according to  claim 11 , further comprising at least one receptacle attached to a lower edge of the triangular-shaped panel so as to hang from the sash when the sash is slung over the shoulder of the wearer. 
     
     
         13 . The tool sash according to  claim 11 , further comprising additional pockets disposed on the triangular-shaped panel, the additional pockets extending away from the outer arcuate edge of the arcuate chest strap portion in a radial direction relative to the curvature of the arcuate chest strap portion, the additional pockets having openings adjacent the outer arcuate edge through which tools can be inserted into the additional pockets by movement of the tools in a downward and crosswise diagonal direction across the chest of the wearer when the sash is slung over the shoulder of the wearer. 
     
     
         14 . The tool sash according to  claim 11 , further comprising means for securing the tool sash around the waist of the wearer when the sash is slung over the shoulder of the wearer. 
     
     
         15 . The tool sash according to  claim 14 , wherein the securing means comprises a waist band having a first portion extending from the outer arcuate edge adjacent the first end of the strap and a second portion attached to the triangular-shaped panel. 
     
     
         16 . The tool sash according to  claim 14 , wherein the securing means comprises a waist belt having a first portion attached to the triangular-shaped panel and a second portion attached to the second end of the strap. 
     
     
         17 . The tool sash according to  claim 16 , wherein the securing means further comprises a waist band having first and second portions extending from the second edge of the strap, the first portion being attached adjacent the first end of the strap and the second portion being attached adjacent the second end of the strap. 
     
     
         18 . The tool sash according to  claim 1 , further comprising a holster secured to the first end of the strap. 
     
     
         19 . The tool sash according to  claim 1 , further comprising means for adjusting the length of the strap. 
     
     
         20 . The tool sash according to  claim 19 , wherein the adjusting means comprises an adjustable strap disposed on the back strap portion of the strap.