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A utility vest enabling attachment of an at least one tool pouch having a generic tool belt type attachment means and method for employing same is disclosed. The utility vest comprises a vest portion having a back and two front side portions defining two armholes, a neck opening and a reinforced bot

A utility vest enabling attachment of an at least one tool pouch having a generic tool belt type attachment means and method for employing same is disclosed. The utility vest comprises a vest portion having a back and two front side portions defining two armholes, a neck opening and a reinforced bottom edge along which are spaced a plurality of apertures and, one or more adapter portions comprising a rectangular staking plate on which are mounted two or more attachment means for securing the adapter portions to the reinforced bottom edge of the vest portion by inserting the attachment means into the apertures at a location selected by a user. The staking plate is sized in width to enable a tool pouch having a generic tool belt type attachment means to be fitted thereon prior to attachment of the adapter portion to the vest portion. Tool belt type tool pouches may be thereby attached to the vest at locations to distribute their weight properly so as to minimize strain to the user. The vest is constructed of a strong and durable mesh material to enable ventilation of the user while supporting the weight of the tool pouches and enclosed contents, and may further comprise an insertable girth extender.

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A utility vest enabling attachment of an at least one tool pouch having a generic tool belt type attachment means and method for employing same is disclosed. The utility vest comprises a vest portion having a back and two front side portions defining two armholes, a neck opening and a reinforced bot

A utility vest enabling attachment of an at least one tool pouch having a generic tool belt type attachment means and method for employing same is disclosed. The utility vest comprises a vest portion having a back and two front side portions defining two armholes, a neck opening and a reinforced bottom edge along which are spaced a plurality of apertures and, one or more adapter portions comprising a rectangular staking plate on which are mounted two or more attachment means for securing the adapter portions to the reinforced bottom edge of the vest portion by inserting the attachment means into the apertures at a location selected by a user. The staking plate is sized in width to enable a tool pouch having a generic tool belt type attachment means to be fitted thereon prior to attachment of the adapter portion to the vest portion. Tool belt type tool pouches may be thereby attached to the vest at locations to distribute their weight properly so as to minimize strain to the user. The vest is constructed of a strong and durable mesh material to enable ventilation of the user while supporting the weight of the tool pouches and enclosed contents, and may further comprise an insertable girth extender. ecured to said coupling portion of said frame and passing through said engagement member through hole; and, (c) a resilient member captured axially between a portion of said shaft member and said engagement member for biasing said shaft member axially outward relative to said engagement member. 5. A reconfigurable eyewear apparatus for a headwear visor comprising: (a) a support member securable to the headwear visor, said support member defining at least one attachment portion; (b) an eyewear assembly adjustably coupled to said support member, said eyewear assembly being angularly and linearly displaceable between a plurality of eyewear positions relative to said support member, said eyewear assembly including a frame having at least one coupling portion; and, (c) at least one fastening assembly coupled to said eyewear assembly and said support member, said fastening assembly releasably locking said eyewear assembly at one of said eyewear positions, said fastening assembly including first and second engagement portions respectively engaging in retentive manner said eyewear assembly frame coupling portion and said support member attachment portion, at least one of said first and second engagement portions being disposed in resiliently biased manner; said fastening assembly further including: i. an engagement member having inner and outer axial ends and an intermediate portion extending therebetween, said intermediate portion having an axially extending through hole formed therein, said first engagement portion being defined at said inner axial end, said second engagement portion extending radially from said intermediate portion; ii. a shaft member having an inner end secured to said coupling portion of said frame and passing through said engagement member through hole; and, iii. a resilient member captured axially between a portion of said shaft member and said engagement member for biasing said shaft member axially outward relative to said engagement member; one of each mutually engaging pair of said first engagement and coupling portions having a plurality of cavities formed to extend axially therein, and the other of said mutually engaging pair of portions has formed therein at least one axially extending stud for selective insert into one of said cavities, said cavities being angularly offset one from the other. 6. The reconfigurable eyewear apparatus as recited in claim 5 wherein said fastening assembly further includes: (a) a cap member coupled to said outer axial end of said engagement member to define therebetween a compartment, said resilient member and a portion of said shaft member being disposed therein; (b) an actuating member coupled to said shaft member, said actuating member having a first portion disposed outside said compartment; and, (c) a flange member fixedly disposed radially about an outer end portion of said shaft member within said compartment for axially capturing said resilient member against said outer axial end of said engagement member. 7. The reconfigurable eyewear apparatus as recited in claim 6 wherein said resilient member includes a coil spring disposed coaxially about a portion of said shaft member. 8. The reconfigurable eyewear apparatus as recited in claim 5 wherein said coupling portion includes one said stud projecting from an axial face thereof, and said first engagement portion has formed therein at least a pair of said cavities angularly offset one from the other by approximately 90 degrees. 9. The reconfigurable eyewear apparatus as recited in claim 4 wherein one of each mutually engaging pair of said second engagement and attachment portions has formed therein a plurality of receptive parts, and the other of said mutually engaging pair of portions has formed thereon at least one protuberant part for selective insert into one of said receptive parts, said receptive parts being longitudinally offset one from the other. 10. The reconfigurable eyewear apparatus