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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 12, 2023
Filed:
Dec. 18, 2022
Michael H Panosian, Irvine, CA (US);
Joshua M Keeler, Irvine, CA (US);
Michael H Panosian, Irvine, CA (US);
Joshua M Keeler, Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
A system and method are disclosed including a tool clip having a receptacle, and a matching receptacle sleeve to attach to an elongated hand tool, such as a screwdriver. In various embodiments, the receptacle has springs to lock and retain the sleeve and hand tool in the tool clip. In a locked state, the screwdriver is restricted from axial and radial movements. In some embodiments, the sleeve has notches or cavities to receive a spring tip or tooth for locking the tool. The springs may be of different types, made of plastic or metal, and may be a single piece or multiple pieces. The tool clip may further include belt clips, loops, or hangers of various sorts to attach the tool clip to a toolbelt worn by a user.