초록

A utility belt for painters having a holders for painting devices and tools, and releasable connectors for connecting the holders to the utility belt. Methods of using a utility belt for painters.

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A utility belt for holding a painting device, comprising: a belt, said belt having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an outer periphery, said belt having a closure element, said belt capable of extending around the waist of an operator; a holder for holding a painting device, the holder compris

A utility belt for holding a painting device, comprising: a belt, said belt having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an outer periphery, said belt having a closure element, said belt capable of extending around the waist of an operator; a holder for holding a painting device, the holder comprising an upper holding means having first and second spaced portions, a side holding means, a lower holding means and a retaining and releasing means, said retaining and releasing means disposed on the lower holding means and being compressible, wherein the painting device comprises a handle having a lower handle section, a mid-handle section and an upper handle section, wherein the lower handle section of the painting device is set adjacent the lower holding means and against the retaining and releasing means thereby compressing the retaining and releasing means, wherein the mid-handle section of the painting device is pivotally moved adjacent and against the side holding means while the retaining and releasing means are compressed, and wherein the upper handle section is placed between the first and second portions of the upper holding means, and wherein the retaining and releasing means compress and hold both the upper handle section of the painting device against the upper holding means and the lower handle section adjacent the lower holding means when the retaining and releasing means are in an uncompressed position, thereby holding and maintaining the painting device in the holder; and connecting means for connecting the holder to the belt, wherein any significant tug on the holder causes a disconnection of the connecting means from the belt.