RELATED APPLICATION/S

This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 USC §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/340,492 filed 11 May 2022, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention, in some embodiments thereof, relates to a pouch designed that it may hold tools and/or containers and, more particularly, but not exclusively, the pouch is designed that it may be fastened to a ladder.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to an aspect of some embodiments of the invention, there is provided a method of supporting a tool pouch, the method including: aligning a longitudinal axis of a main body of the tool pouch against an upright post; securing the main body to the upright post; and supporting holders on the main body with openings of the holders transverse to the longitudinal axis.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the securing is by wrapping at least one transverse support strap around the upright post, thereby supporting the tool pouch laterally.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the securing includes wrapping at least two transverse straps around the upright post.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the method further includes supporting at least one of tools, supplies and containers in the holders.

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SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) According to some embodiments of the invention, the upright post is an upright of a ladder.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the securing is between an upper rung and an apex of the ladder.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the securing includes adjusting the at least one support strap to fit snuggly against the upright post.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the adjusting includes fasting the at least one support strap with a closing mechanism.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the upright post is an upright of a ladder, the method further including providing additional support to the tool pouch by a rung of the ladder.

According to an aspect of some embodiments of the invention, there is provided a tool pouch for securing tools to an upright post including: a main body with a longitudinal axis; at least one transverse support strap configured to wrap around the upright post behind the main body and thereby attach a rear face of the main body to the upright post, thereby supporting the tool pouch laterally; and at least one transverse equipment loop on a front face of the main body, the equipment loop configured to carry tools or containers.

According to some embodiments of the invention, at least one dimension of the main body is adjustable.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the transverse support strap is configured to maintain a longitudinal axis of the main body parallel to an axis of the upright post.

According to some embodiments of the invention, at least one dimension of the at least one equipment loop is adjustable.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the at least one support strap and the at least one equipment loop are connected to the main body by one or more studs, sewn together, glued, or any combination thereof.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the at least one support strap is positioned at various points along the longitudinal axis of the main body.

According to some embodiments of the invention, at least one dimension of the at least one support strap is adjustable.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the at least one support strap is rotatable.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the at least one support strap includes a closing mechanism.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the closing mechanism is selected from the group including one or more hooks, rings, clips, buckles, claws, Velcro, a fastening and/or locking system, tongue buckles, double ring clasp, autogrip buckle, military buckle, clip buckle, or is manually tied.

According to some embodiments of the invention, an opening of the at least one equipment loop is transverse to a longitudinal axis of the main body.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the at least one equipment loop is a loop, strap, pocket, pouch, clip, or clamp.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the at least one equipment loop is positioned at various points along the longitudinal axis of the main body.

According to some embodiments of the invention, a first equipment loop distal to the main body is attached to a second equipment loop proximal to the main body or to the main body.

According to some embodiments of the invention, at least part of the tool pouch is composed of leather, metal, plastic, vinyl, or a combination thereof.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the at least one transverse support strap is configured to be attached to a side rail of a ladder.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the at least one transverse support strap is configured to wrap around the side rail of the ladder between an apex and a top rung of the ladder.

According to some embodiments of the invention, additional support for the tool pouch is provided by a rung of the ladder.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the at least one transverse support strap includes at least two transverse support straps.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Some embodiments of the invention are herein described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings. With specific reference now to the drawings in detail, it is stressed that the particulars shown are by way of example and for purposes of illustrative discussion of embodiments of the invention. In this regard, the description taken with the drawings makes apparent to those skilled in the art how embodiments of the invention may be practiced.

In the drawings:

Fig. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of the current invention;

Fig. 2 is a back view of a pouch in accordance with an embodiment of the current invention;

Fig. 3 a front view of a pouch in accordance with an embodiment of the current invention;

Fig. 4 is a front overhead perspective view of a pouch in accordance with an embodiment of the current invention;

Fig. 5 is a front a perspective view of a pouch in accordance with an embodiment of the current invention;

Fig. 6 is an exemplary image illustrating an embodiment of the current invention attached to a ladder;

Fig. 8 is an exemplary image illustrating an embodiment of the current invention attached to a ladder; and

Fig. 7 is a flow chart illustrating a method corresponding to an embodiment of the current invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The present invention, in some embodiments thereof, relates to a pouch designed that it may hold tools and/or containers and, more particularly, but not exclusively, the pouch is designed that it may be fastened to a ladder.

OVERVIEW

An aspect of some embodiments of the current invention relates to a pouch designed that it may hold tools and/or containers. Additionally, and/or alternatively the pouch may be designed to hang on a ladder and/or similar objects. According to some embodiments, the pouch may attach to and/or hang from the upright supports (e.g., side rails) of a ladder. According to some embodiments, the pouch may include a main body (e.g., a strap and/or a back plate) and/or attached to the main body may be an attachment mechanism (e.g., loop/s, and/or clamp/s). According to some embodiments, the pouch may be configured to be secured onto the ladder and/or another object. According to some embodiments, the main body may be connected to loop/s and/or pockets and/or clamps and/or clips to hold various articles (e.g., tools, building repair and construction materials, etc.).

According to some embodiments, the invention may assist artisans, carpenters, electricians, handyman, maintenance worker, construction worker, metalworker, painters and/or gardeners, etc. to hold their tools (e.g., hammers, nails, clippers, screw drivers, drills, saws, etc.) and/or containers (e.g., paint cans, small boxes or bags (e.g., of nails), supplies (e.g., nails, screws, staples etc.), tool sets (e.g., screwdriver sets, drill bits) , chemicals such as glue, sprays, oils, etc. and/or other substances, etc.) on a ladder and/or other objects. According to some embodiments, the loop/s for holding the tools and or containers may have a transverse orientation (e.g., the opening of the loop is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the body of the pouch and/or perpendicular to the side rail of a ladder). For example, the main body may include containers or loops with openings approximately perpendicular to the longitudinal axis e.g., so that a tool and/or object may be placed into and/or hung from the pouch.

According to some embodiments, the pouch may include an attachment mechanism. Optionally, the attachment mechanism may include two or more supporting connectors (e.g., loops and/or clamps, straps, etc.). Optionally, the two or more supporting straps may be located one above the other on the main body (e.g., to grasp a longitudinal side rail on two locations. Optionally, the main body may be secured to the object by adjusting at least one support strap to fit snuggly against the object. Optionally, the pouch may be attached to an upper portion of a longitudinal side rail of the ladder. Optionally, the pouch may be attached proximal to the apex of the ladder. Optionally, there may be different types of supporting connectors (e.g., a strap and/ a hook and/or a clamp etc.). Optionally, the connectors may be arranged along a longitudinal axis of the pouch and/or protrude laterally from the pouch to wrap around the sides and/or behind an object. For example, embracing a cylindrical object.

Advantageously, use of the pouch may improve access to the required tools and/or containers during work, thereby increasing efficiency and/or speed and/or safety of task completion, e.g., because the tools etc. may be in close proximity, without having to balance themselves and/or their equipment unsafely and/or go up and down the ladder to fetch and/or return equipment. EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS

Before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not necessarily limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of the components and/or methods set forth in the following description and/or illustrated in the drawings and/or the Examples. The invention is capable of other embodiments or of being practiced or carried out in various ways.

Fig. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of the current invention. An embodiment of the current invention may include a main body (e.g., a strap and/or a back plate). Optionally, the other components of the pouch may attach to the main body. Optionally, the main body may have size adjustable capabilities (e.g., to increase and/or decrease longitudinal and/or transverse dimensions). Optionally, the main body may be connected to one or more supports (e.g., strap/s). Optionally, the one or more support straps may attach to a part of a ladder (e.g., side rail) and/or another object. Optionally, the support strap/s may be size adjustable (e.g., in longitudinal thickness and/or wrapping circumference around a part of a ladder and/or another object). Optionally, the support straps may include various types of fastening mechanism and/or securing devices to secure them to the ladder and/or another object, e.g., one or more hooks, rings, clips, buckles, claws, Velcro, a fastening mechanism and/or locking system, etc. Optionally, the main body may be connected to one or more equipment loops, pockets, clips and/or clamps, which may be designed to hold tools and/or containers and/or other used objects etc. Optionally, the object loops may be adjustable in size.

For example, pouch 100 includes a main body 108, which may optionally be configured to the required size 112, attached to size adjustable 102 support straps 104 configured to attach to a longitudinal ladder side rail (e.g., wrap around and/or embrace the rail). Optionally, the adjustable support straps 104 may include a closing mechanism 106 and/or locking mechanism (e.g., one or more hooks, rings, clips, buckles, claws, Velcro, a fastening and/or locking system, etc.). Optionally, the closing mechanism 106 may be configured to facilitate adjustment of the strap dimensions. In some embodiments, holders 110 (e.g., Equipment loops, pockets and/or clamps) are attached to the main body 108 of the pouch. Optionally, equipment loops may be configured to be adjustable to the required size 114. Optionally, the support straps and equipment loops may be located on opposite surfaces of the main body, e.g., the straps may be attached to a first surface of the main body proximal to a longitudinal ladder side rail, and the equipment loops may be attached to a second surface of the main body distal to a longitudinal ladder side rail. Optionally, the straps 104 extend laterally from opposing sides of the body 108 of the pouch 100.

Fig. 2 is a back view of a pouch in accordance with an embodiment of the current invention. An embodiment of the current invention may have one or more support straps which may attach to a ladder and/or another object. An embodiment may have various numbers of support straps. For example, an embodiment may have one support strap, and/or between 1 to 3 support straps, and/or between 2 to 4 support straps, and/or between 4 to 10 support straps, and/or more than 10 support straps. According to some embodiments, the support straps may be spaced that are aligned along the longitudinal axis of the main body may range between about 3 cm to about 10 cm, and/or between about 1 cm to about 3 cm, and/or between about 10 cm to about 20 cm, and/or between 20 cm to about 30 cm apart.

According to some embodiments, support straps may be configured to wrap around various objects (for example straps may attach to a longitudinal ladder support and/or one or more rungs of a ladder and/or another object, etc.). Optionally, some support straps may be able to be wrapped with a wrapping circumference of between about 0.01 cm to about 2 cm, and/or between about 2 cm to about 10 cm, and/or between about 10 cm to about 1 m, etc. Optionally, the length of the support straps may be adjustable in wrapping circumference and/or width.

According to some embodiments, support straps may be of various sizes. For example, some support straps may have a width of between about 0.01 cm to about 1 cm, and/or between about 1 cm to about 3 cm, and/or between about 3 cm to about 10 cm, and/or between about 10 cm to 1 m. Optionally, the upper support strap may be thinner than one or more additional support straps. Optionally, the upper support strap may be thin enough to fit between the top rung of the ladder and an apex of the ladder e.g., the upper support strap may have a width of between about 0.1 cm to about 0.5 cm, and/or between about 0.5 to about 4 cm.

According to some embodiments, support straps may fasten and/or close in various ways. For example, support straps may have a Velcro closure and/or Tongue buckles and/or Double Ring clasp and/or Autogrip Buckle and/or Military Buckle and/or Clip Buckle and or may be manually tied and/or other etc. According to some embodiments, one or more components of the pouch (e.g., support straps, main body, equipment loops, pockets, etc.) may be of various materials. Optionally, one or more components of the pouch may comprise leather and/or metal and/or plastic (e.g., vinyl, etc.) and/or fabric (e.g., canvas, etc.) and/or other, etc. and/or combinations thereof. Optionally, one or more components of the pouch may be rigid. Optionally, one or more components of the pouch may be hard. Optionally, one or more components of the pouch may be soft. Optionally, support straps and/or equipment loops and/or pockets may be connected to the main body by one or more studs, sewn together, glued, etc. and/or a combination thereof.

According to some embodiments, a pouch may be held in place and/or prevented from falling due to friction with the longitudinal ladder supports and/or may optionally attach to a side and/or rung/s of a ladder. Optionally, some support straps may wrap perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the main body (for example, the main body runs longitudinally then the support straps may wrap transversely about an object). Optionally, some support straps may wrap parallel to the longitudinal axis of the main body (for example, the main body may run longitudinally and/or the support straps may wrap longitudinally about an object. Optionally, the wrapping angle with regard the main body may be adjustable. For example, support straps may be rotatable.

For example, in Fig. 2, a pouch 200 may have two support straps 202, 212. Optionally, one support strap 212 positioned longitudinally higher than a holder (e.g., an equipment loop 204, 208 and/or pocket). Additionally or alternatively, another support strap 202 positioned lower than the equipment loops 204, 208 and/or pocket along the longitudinal axis X of the main body 108 of the pouch. Straps may protrude laterally outward along a Y-axis of the pouch. Optionally, the front and back of the pouch may be perpendicular to a transvers Z-axis of the pouch. Optionally, additional equipment loops 204 and/or pockets may be positioned below the lower support strap 202. Optionally, the support straps 202, 212 may be attached to a first surface of the main body 206 proximal to a longitudinal ladder side rail, and the equipment loops208 may be attached to a second surface of the main body 206 distal to a longitudinal ladder side rail. Optionally, the support straps 202, 212 may be adjustable and/or may include a closure mechanism, e.g., Velcro 210.

Fig. 3 is an exemplary front view of a pouch in accordance with an embodiment of the current invention. For example, a pouch 300 have one or more support straps 304, and/or one or more holders, for example, equipment loops 302, 308, 310 and/or pockets. Optionally, equipment loops may be positioned at various points along the longitudinal axis XY of the main body 306 of the pouch. Optionally, equipment loops 302, 308, 310 and/or pockets may be attached to each other. Optionally, a first equipment loop 308 distal to the main body 306 may be attached to a second equipment loop 310 proximal to the main body 306. Optionally, the first and second equipment loops may be connected to each other by one or more studs, sewn together, glued, etc. and/or a combination thereof. Optionally, the various equipment loops 302, 308, 310 and/or pockets may be of different diameters and/or thicknesses. Optionally, the diameter of an equipment loop may be between about 0.01 cm to about 1cm, and/or between about 1 cm to about 3 cm, and/or between about 3 cm to about 5 cm, and/or between about 5 cm and about 10 cm, and/or between about 10 cm to about 20 cm. Optionally, the length and/or diameter of an equipment loop may be adjustable.

Fig. 4 is an exemplary perspective view of a pouch in accordance with an embodiment of the current invention. According to some embodiments, pouch 400 may include a main body 406 to which may be connected one or more support straps 404 to attach to an object 402, and one or more equipment loops 408, 410, 412. For example, an embodiment may have between 1 to 5 equipment loops, and/or between 5 to 10 equipment loops, and/or between 10 to 50 equipment loops, and/or between 50 to 200 equipment loops, etc. Optionally, equipment loops may be attached to the main body (for example at various longitudinal positions) and/or may be attached to other equipment loops. For example, there may be a big equipment loop and/or attached to its circumference from the outside may be attached one or more smaller equipment loops.

According to some embodiments, equipment loops may be in the form of a strap, for example that at hammer could be inserted through, and/or equipment loops may be pockets with a bottom (for example to hold screws and/or nails and/or seeds, etc.). Equipment pockets may be of various sizes. For example, an equipment pouch and/or loop may have a circumference of between about 0.01 cm to about 3 cm, and/or between about 3 cm to about 10 cm, and/or between about 10 cm to about 50 cm, and/or between about 50 cm to 3 meters, etc. For example, an equipment pouch and/or loop may have a longitudinal length between about 0.01 cm to about 1 cm, and/or between about 1 cm to about 5 cm, and/or between about 5 cm to about 20 cm, and/or between about 20 cm to about 1 m, and/or between about 1 m to about 5 m, etc. Optionally, an equipment pouch and/or loop may be adjustable in size (e.g., in longitudinal length and/or in circumference, etc.). Optionally, an equipment pouch and/or loop may be rotatable in their vertical horizontal angle. For example, a loop may be positional to be open vertically and/or horizontally and/or at various angles.

Fig. 5 is an exemplary perspective view of a pouch in accordance with an embodiment of the current invention. According to some embodiments, pouch 500 may include a main body 502 to which may be connected to one or more support straps 510 to attach to an object 512, and one or more an equipment loops 504, 506, 508 of various sizes. Optionally, the main body of the pouch may be composed of various materials (e.g., leather and/or metal and/or plastic and/or vinyl, etc.). Optionally, the main body may be of various shapes (e.g., rectangular, square, oval, etc.). In some embodiments, the main body 502 may have a lateral width (along the Y-axis) of between about 0.01 cm to about 3 cm, and/or between about 3 cm to about 10 cm, and/or between about 10 cm to about 1 meter, etc. In some embodiments, the main body 502 may have longitudinally length (XY) between about 1 cm to about 5cm, and/or between about 5 cm to about 20 cm, and/or between about 20 cm to about 1 meter, etc. Optionally, the main body 502 be able to adjust its longitudinal and/or transverse dimensions and/or may be adjustable in shape.

Fig. 6 is an exemplary perspective view of embodiment of the current invention attached to a ladder. According to some embodiments, pouch 600 may include a main body 610 to which may be connected one or more support straps 604, which may include a fastening mechanism 612 to attach to an object such as a ladder 602, and one or more equipment loops 606, 608, 614. For example, the longitudinal axis of the pouch 600 may be parallel to the side rail of the ladder 602. Alternatively, and/or additionally, an equipment loop may be a clamp and/or clip 618. Optionally, the clamp and/or clip 618 may be directly attached to a support strap 616. Optionally, the clip and/or clamp may be configured to hold one or more tools which may be awkward to insert into an equipment loop and/or pocket, e.g., a long pole paint brush, level, long handled clippers, etc. Optionally, the clip 618 and/or clamp may be rotatable relative to the supporting strap 616.

Fig. 7 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the current invention attached to a ladder. According to some embodiments, pouch 700 may include one or more pockets 702 with openings approximately transverse to the longitudinal axis, and one or more supporting straps 704, 706 for attachment to a side rail of a ladder 708. For example, the longitudinal axis of the pouch 700 may be parallel to the side rail of the ladder 708. Optionally, the supporting straps 704, 706 may be adjustable with respect to their length, and/or angle relative to the pocket opening. According to some embodiments, a pouch may be connected to a side rail of a ladder by means of an attachment mechanism (e.g., two supporting straps which may be opened and/or closed and/or adjusted in size). Optionally, one of the supporting straps (e.g., the upper loop) may attach to the side rail and/or rests on a rung (e.g., so that the device does not slide down the side rail). Optionally, the second supporting straps may stabilize the pouch (e.g., so that it won’t twist and/or turn over and/or dump its contents).

According to some embodiments, the size of the pocket opening may be transverse to the longitudinal axis of the pouch 700. In some embodiments, the size of the opening may be adjustable. Optionally, the diameter of the pocket opening may be between about 0.01 cm to about 1cm, and/or between about 1 cm to about 3 cm, and/or between about 3 cm to about 5 cm, and/or between about 5 cm and about 10 cm, and/or between about 10 cm to about 20 cm. Optionally, pocket may have longitudinally length of between about 1 cm to about 5cm, and/or between about 5 cm to about 20 cm, and/or between about 20 cm to about 1 meter, etc.

According to some embodiments, the pocket may be connected to the main body of the pouch. Optionally, the supporting straps may be connected to the main body and/or to the pocket. Optionally, equipment loops may be detachable and/or may have a fitted pouch or pocket which may be added and/or removed, as needed. Optionally, the pocket may comprise, at least in part, a rigid and/or soft and/or firm material. Optionally, one or more components of the pocket may comprise leather and/or metal and/or plastic (e.g., vinyl, etc.) and/or fabric (e.g., canvas, etc.) and/or other, etc. and/or combinations thereof.

Fig. 8 is a flow chart illustrating a method corresponding to an embodiment of the current invention. According to some embodiments, a user may position 802 the tool pouch main body to an object (for example, on a side rail and/or rung of a ladder) and/or the user may secure straps around the object to secure 804 the pouch to it (e.g., secure support straps around longitudinal ladder support and/or transverse rungs). Optionally, once secured to the object the user may then place 806 tools and/or containers and/or other objects into the equipment loops of the pouch. A user may then work with the required objects in close proximity.

GENERAL It is expected that during the life of a patent maturing from this application many relevant building technologies, artificial intelligence methodologies, computer user interfaces, image capture devices will be developed and the scope of the terms for design elements, analysis routines, user devices is intended to include all such new technologies a priori.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and/or scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the invention pertains. Although methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of embodiments of the invention, exemplary methods and/or materials are described below. In case of conflict, the patent specification, including definitions, will control. In addition, the materials, methods, and examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be necessarily limiting.

As used herein the term “about” refers to ~ 10%

The terms "comprises", "comprising", "includes", "including", “having” and their conjugates mean "including but not limited to".

The term “consisting of’ means “including and limited to”.

The term "consisting essentially of' means that the composition, method or structure may include additional ingredients, steps and/or parts, but only if the additional ingredients, steps and/or parts do not materially alter the basic and novel characteristics of the claimed composition, method or structure.

As used herein, the singular form "a", "an" and "the" include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

As used herein, the term "longitudinal" means extending in the direction of the longest length of an object.

As used herein, the term "transverse" means in a crosswise direction, or at right angles to the longitudinal axis.

As used herein, the term "lateral" means at, toward, or from the side or sides.

Throughout this application, various embodiments of this invention may be presented in a range format. It should be understood that the description in range format is merely for convenience and brevity and should not be construed as an inflexible limitation on the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the description of a range should be considered to have specifically disclosed all the possible subranges as well as individual numerical values within that range. For example, description of a range such as from 1 to 6 should be considered to have specifically disclosed subranges such as from 1 to 3, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 5, from 2 to 4, from 2 to 6, from 3 to 6 etc., as well as individual numbers within that range, for example, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. This applies regardless of the breadth of the range.

Whenever a numerical range is indicated herein, it is meant to include any cited numeral (fractional or integral) within the indicated range. The phrases “ranging/ranges between” a first indicate number and a second indicate number and “ranging/ranges from” a first indicate number “to” a second indicate number are used herein interchangeably and are meant to include the first and second indicated numbers and all the fractional and integral numerals therebetween.

It is appreciated that certain features of the invention, which are, for clarity, described in the context of separate embodiments, may also be provided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features of the invention, which are, for brevity, described in the context of a single embodiment, may also be provided separately or in any suitable sub-combination or as suitable in any other described embodiment of the invention. Certain features described in the context of various embodiments are not to be considered essential features of those embodiments, unless the embodiment is inoperative without those elements.

Although the invention has been described in conjunction with specific embodiments thereof, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, it is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and broad scope of the appended claims.

All publications, patents and patent applications mentioned in this specification are herein incorporated in their entirety by reference into the specification, to the same extent as if each individual publication, patent or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated herein by reference. In addition, citation or identification of any reference in this application shall not be construed as an admission that such reference is available as prior art to the present invention. To the extent that section headings are used, they should not be construed as necessarily limiting.