US2025000246A1PendingUtilityA1

Retractor with alligator clamp system

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Assignee: HAMMERHEAD IND INCPriority: Jun 5, 2023Filed: Jun 5, 2024Published: Jan 2, 2025
Est. expiryJun 5, 2043(~16.8 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:John A. SalentineKenneth S. Collin, Jr.
A45F 5/1516A45F 5/02A45F 2005/006A45F 5/004A45F 2200/0516
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Abstract

A retractor system is disclosed comprising a retractor and a clamp to mount the retractor in the desired location for use. In some embodiments, the retractor can be mounted to the clothing of the user, and different clamps can be used such as alligator clamps. The system according to the present invention allows for robust and reliable mounting of the retractor while allowing for some movement of the retractor housing during use to reduce wear on the line extending from the retractor housing. One retractor and clamping system according to the present invention comprising a retractor having a front and back surface, and at least one edge surface. A clamp is included that is arranged for attaching directly to a user's piece of clothing, wherein the clamp is integral to the retractor at one of the surfaces of the retractor and wherein the clamp extends beyond at least one edge surfaces with the clamp opening away from the retractor. A line is included that is capable of being extended and retracted from and back into the retractor, with a connector included on the line for connecting to a personal article.

Claims

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         1 . A retractor and clamping system, comprising:
 a retractor having a front and back surface, and at least one edge surface;   a clamp arranged for attaching directly to a user's piece of clothing, wherein said clamp is an integral retractor at a said surface of said retractor and wherein said clamp extends beyond said edge surface with said clamp opening away from said retractor;   a line capable of being extended and retracted from and back into said retractor; and   a connector on said line for connecting to a personal article.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said clamp comprises an alligator clamp. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said clamp comprises a closing locking mechanism. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said clamp is mounted to said back surface of said retractor. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said clamp is mounted to said edge surface of said retractor. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said clamp is rotably mounted to said retractor. 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said clamp comprises a suspender clamp. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein at least one edge surface comprises a plurality of edge surfaces. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein said line extends from a first of said edge surfaces and said clamp extends beyond a second of said edge surfaces, wherein said first edge surface is opposite said second edge surface. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein said clamp is mounted to said housing. 
     
     
         11 . A retractor and clamping system, comprising:
 a retractor having a front and back surface, and at least four edge surface;   a clamp arranged for attaching directly to a user's piece of clothing, wherein said clamp is integral to said back surface of said retractor and where said clamp extends beyond a first edge of said four edges with said clamp opening away from said retractor;   a spring internal to said retractor;   a line capable of being extended and retracted from and back into said retractor housing, with said spring urging retraction of said line into said retractor, said line extending from a second edge surface that is opposite to and parallel to said first edge surface; and   a connector on said line for connecting to a personal article.   
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein said clamp comprises an alligator clamp. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein said clamp comprises a closing locking mechanism. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein said clamp is rotably mounted to said retractor. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein said clamp comprises a suspender clamp. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein said clamp is mounted to said housing. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein at least a portion of said clamp is formed integral to said retractor.

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