Tool pouch connector

Abstract

A tool pouch connector for connecting a tool pouch to a safety harness having a waist pad assembly with a belt loop and a waist belt comprises a bar portion interconnecting a first end and a second end. At least one of the first end and the second end is movable relative to another of the first end and the second end to move between an open position and a closed position. The bar portion is configured and arranged to engage the tool pouch, and at least one of the first end and the second end forming a receiver opening configured and arranged to engage the waist pad assembly.

1 . A tool pouch connector for connecting a tool pouch to a safety harness having a waist pad assembly with a belt loop and a waist belt, comprising:
 a bar portion interconnecting a first end and a second end, at least one of the first end and the second end being movable relative to another of the first end and the second end to move between an open position and a closed position;   the bar portion being configured and arranged to engage the tool pouch; and   at least one of the first end and the second end forming a receiver opening configured and arranged to engage the waist pad assembly.   
     
     
         2 . The tool pouch of  claim 1 , wherein the first end is pivotally connected to the bar portion, the first end being pivotable between the open position and the closed position. 
     
     
         3 . The tool pouch of  claim 1 , wherein the first end forms a first opening and the second end forms a second opening, the first and second openings aligning to form the receiver opening. 
     
     
         4 . The tool pouch of  claim 1 , wherein the bar portion and the first and second ends form a slot therebetween. 
     
     
         5 . The tool pouch of  claim 4 , wherein the first and second ends form a slot opening in the open position providing access to the slot. 
     
     
         6 . The tool pouch of  claim 1 , wherein the receiver opening is configured and arranged to receive the belt loop. 
     
     
         7 . The tool pouch of  claim 1 , wherein the receiver opening is an end loop configured and arranged to receive the waist belt. 
     
     
         8 . A tool pouch connector for connecting a tool pouch to a safety harness having a waist pad assembly with a belt loop and a waist belt, comprising:
 a bar portion interconnecting a first end and a second end, the first end being pivotable relative to the second end to pivot between an open position and a closed position;   the bar portion being configured and arranged to engage the tool pouch; and   at least one of the first end and the second end forming a receiver opening configured and arranged to engage the waist pad assembly.   
     
     
         9 . The tool pouch of  claim 8 , wherein the first end forms a first opening and the second end forms a second opening, the first and second openings aligning to form the receiver opening. 
     
     
         10 . The tool pouch of  claim 8 , wherein the bar portion and the first and second ends form a slot therebetween. 
     
     
         11 . The tool pouch of  claim 10 , wherein the first and second ends form a slot opening in the open position providing access to the slot. 
     
     
         12 . The tool pouch of  claim 8 , wherein the receiver opening is configured and arranged to receive the belt loop. 
     
     
         13 . The tool pouch of  claim 8 , wherein the receiver opening is an end loop configured and arranged to receive the waist belt. 
     
     
         14 . A method of attaching a tool pouch to a safety harness having a waist pad assembly with a belt loop and a waist belt, comprising:
 obtaining a connector including a bar portion interconnecting a first end and a second end, the first end and the second end forming a receiver opening, at least one of the first end and the second end being movable between an open position and a closed position;   positioning the connector in the open position;   inserting one of the first end and the second end through a channel in the tool pouch;   positioning the tool pouch on the bar portion;   positioning the connector in the closed position;   positioning the receiver opening about the belt loop of the waist pad assembly; and   inserting the waist belt through the belt loop of the waist pad assembly.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the first end is pivotally connected to the bar portion and pivots between the open position and the closed position. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the first end has a first opening, the second end has a second opening, and the first and second openings align to form the receiver opening.