Tool Safety Wrist Strap

Abstract

Described herein is a device for securing a tool to the wrist of a user by a cord to prevent dropping the tool while still allowing use of the tool. The device further comprises removable means for securing the tool to the cord such that the cord may be removed from the tool, or from the wrist. The device further comprises an elastic cord to prevent injury to the wrist if the tool is dropped by minimizing shock to the wrist as the tool reaches the end of the cord length during the fall.

1 . A safety device comprising:
 a band for encircling the wrist of a wearer;   a cord attached at one end to said wrist band; and   a clip for attaching to a tool located at the distal end of said cord,
 the cord being of sufficient length to allow the tool to be held in the hand for use while wearing the wrist band. 
   
     
     
         2 . A safety device, as described in  claim 1  wherein said cord is of an elastic nature. 
     
     
         3 . A safety device, as described in  claim 1  wherein said cord is removably attached to said wrist band. 
     
     
         4 . A safety device, as described in  claim 3  wherein the removable attachment to the wrist band is a snap hook. 
     
     
         5 . A safety device, as described in  claim 4  wherein the removable attachment to the wrist band is a swiveling hook. 
     
     
         6 . A safety device, as described in  claim 1  wherein the connection point between the cord and the tool is a snap hook. 
     
     
         7 . A safety device, as described in  claim 1  wherein the connection point between the cord and the tool swivels to prevent twisting of the cord. 
     
     
         8 . A safety device, as described in  claim 1  wherein said wrist band is a linear band which wraps around the wrist and secures to form a loop encircling the wrist. 
     
     
         9 . A safety device, as described in  claim 8  wherein said linear band is secured with a buckle. 
     
     
         10 . A safety device, as described in  claim 8  wherein said linear band is secured with a snap. 
     
     
         11 . A safety device, as described in  claim 8  wherein said wrist band further comprises:
 a loop at one end for securing to the thumb to hold one end of the band while encircling the wrist. 
 
     
     
         12 . A safety device, as described in  claim 8  wherein said wrist band further comprises:
 a hook and loop type removable reusable medium for securing the band encircling the wrist. 
 
     
     
         13 . A safety device, as described in  claim 1  wherein said wrist band is constructed of an elastic material. 
     
     
         14 . A safety device, as described in  claim 1  wherein said wrist band further comprises:
 a reinforced end with a ring for removably attaching said cord. 
 
     
     
         15 . A safety device, as described in  claim 14  wherein said reinforced end further comprises:
 rivets for securing said ring. 
 
     
     
         16 . A safety device, as described in  claim 14  wherein said reinforced end further comprises:
 a canvas material. 
 
     
     
         17 . A safety device, as described in  claim 14  wherein said reinforced end further comprises:
 a plastic material. 
 
     
     
         18 . A safety device, as described in  claim 14  further comprising:
 a tab near the ring for gripping the band to disengage the hook and loop fastener.