Patent Application
20250072584
The present invention relates generally to the field of storage trays. More specifically, the present invention relates to a body-worn storage tray device comprised of a body and attached adjustable belt. The body can be attached around the waist/body of a user and can be used to store paint, plaster, putty knives, paint brushes, and other small tools while completing a project. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.
When applying paint or plaster to various wall surfaces, it's common practice to store these materials in a specialized tray. This tray, designed for holding paint or plaster, is typically either held in one hand or placed on a nearby secure surface during the application process to ensure ease of access and efficiency. In many instances, especially during large-scale paint or plaster projects, there's a need to work on elevated areas. This often necessitates the use of a ladder to reach higher wall sections.
However, the act of climbing and working on a ladder while simultaneously attempting to hold a tray of paint or plaster in one hand and applying the material with a brush or tool in the other hand poses significant challenges as the risk of spilling the paint or plaster is greatly increased, which not only wastes material but can also create additional cleanup work and possible damage to surrounding areas.
Moreover, holding a tray while on a ladder can cause significant discomfort due to the awkward positioning and the need to maintain balance. This discomfort can quickly escalate into physical strain, particularly on the arms and back. The instability of this situation is another major concern. Balancing on a ladder while juggling a tray and application tool can lead to unsafe working conditions, increasing the risk of falls or other accidents.
Furthermore, there is a considerable risk of injury in such scenarios. Falls from ladders, especially when encumbered by additional items like a tray of paint or plaster, can lead to serious injuries. These injuries can range from minor bruises and sprains to more severe consequences like broken bones or concussions.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a device that reduces the chance of spills and improves mobility while applying paint or plaster. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a body-worn storage tray device that provides users with a storage tray for paint, plaster, and other materials that can be held in a hands-free method around the waist. Furthermore, there is a long-felt need in the art for a body-worn storage tray device that features an adjustable belt, keeping the tray in an easily accessible and secure position while working. Finally, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a body-worn storage tray device that features fasteners around the perimeter of the tray to hold putty knives and other tools, as needed.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a body-worn storage tray device. The device is comprised of a body that can be worn/secured around a user's body via at least one belt. An interior space of the body can be used to hold paint, plaster, tools, or other materials of the like. The body may be comprised of at least one fastener that can be used to hold various tools or items.
In this manner, the body-worn storage tray device of the present invention accomplishes all the foregoing objectives and provides a device that reduces the chance of spills and improves mobility while applying paint or plaster. More specifically, the body-worn storage tray device provides users with a tray used to store paint, plaster, and other materials that can be held in a hands-free fashion around the waist. Furthermore, the body-worn storage tray device features an adjustable belt, keeping the tray in an easily accessible and secure position while working. Finally, the body-worn storage tray device features fasteners around the perimeter of the tray to hold putty knives and other tools, as needed.
The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a body-worn storage tray device. The device is comprised of a body, a rear wall, and a belt. During use, the device is designed to be secured around the waist of the user via the belt, wherein the body can store various tools/items.
The body is preferably generally rectangular in shape and is comprised of internal space, an exterior surface, and at least one fastener. The internal space of the body is designed to hold paint, plaster, or other like materials while working. At least one fastener is positioned on the exterior surface of the body and is designed to hold at least one tool.
In one embodiment, the rear wall is comprised of at least one opening and a padding. In this embodiment, at least one belt can be fed through the opening to secure the device around the waist of the user. The padding may be featured on the exterior surface of the rear wall that contacts the user's waist area, providing a comfortable layer between the rear wall and the user's body. The belt features at least one closure used to secure the belt around the user's waist. The closure can also be used to tighten or loosen the belt to suit the preferences of the user.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a body comprised of an interior space, at least one fastener, and at least one belt. Next, the belt is fed through at least one opening of the rear wall. Then, the belt is placed around the user's waist area such that the rear wall is facing the user. Next, the belt is adjusted using the closure to tighten/loosen the belt around the user's waist/body. Next, tools, materials, items, etc., can be placed into the interior space. Finally, at least one tool can be attached to the fastener.
Accordingly, the body-worn storage tray device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a device that reduces spilling and improves mobility during the paint or plaster application process. More specifically, the device is a hands-free device used to store paint, plaster, and other materials. Furthermore, the device is adjustable for a comfortable and secure fit. Finally, the device features fasteners to hold tools not currently in use. In this manner, the body-worn storage tray device overcomes the limitations of existing headstones known in the art.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a device that reduces the chance of spills and improves mobility while applying paint or plaster. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a body-worn storage tray device that provides users with a storage tray for paint, plaster, and other materials that can be held in a hands-free method around the waist. Furthermore, there is a long-felt need in the art for a body-worn storage tray device that features an adjustable belt, keeping the tray in an easily accessible and secure position while working. Finally, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a body-worn storage tray device that features hooks around the perimeter of the tray to hold putty knives and other tools, as needed.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a body-worn storage tray device. The device is comprised of a body, a rear wall, and a belt. During use, the device is designed to be secured around the waist of the user via the belt, wherein the body can store various tools/items. The body is preferably generally rectangular in shape and is comprised of internal space, an exterior surface, and at least one fastener. The internal space of the body is designed to hold paint, plaster, or other like materials while working. At least one fastener is positioned on the exterior surface of the body and is designed to hold at least one tool.
In one embodiment, the rear wall is comprised of at least one opening and a padding. In this embodiment, at least one belt can be fed through the opening to secure the device around the waist of the user. The padding may be featured on the exterior surface of the rear wall that contacts the user's waist area, providing a comfortable layer between the rear wall and the user's body. The belt features at least one closure used to secure the belt around the user's waist. The closure can also be used to tighten or loosen the belt to suit the preferences of the user.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a body comprised of an interior space, at least one fastener, and at least one belt. Next, the belt is fed through at least one opening of the rear wall. Then, the belt is placed around the user's waist area such that the rear wall is facing the user. Next, the belt is adjusted using the closure to tighten/loosen the belt around the user's waist/body. Next, tools, materials, items, etc., can be placed into the interior space. Finally, at least one tool can be attached to the fastener.
Accordingly, the body-worn storage tray device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a device that allows for enhanced mobility and reduced spilling during the paint or plaster application process. More specifically, the device provides hands-free storage of paint or plaster while working. Furthermore, the device can be adjusted around the waist to fit the needs or preferences of the user. Finally, the device features fasteners from which extra tools can be hung. In this manner, the body-worn storage tray device provides users with a universally improved painting or plastering experience.
Referring initially to the drawings,
The body 110 is preferably generally rectangular in shape and is comprised of an internal space 112, an exterior surface 114, and at least one fastener 116. The internal space 112 of the body 110 is designed to hold paint, plaster, or other like materials while working. The body 110 is preferably made of plastic or any other material. At least one fastener 116 is positioned on the exterior surface 114 of the body 110 and is designed to hold at least one tool 10. The fastener 116 may be any fastener type such as, but not limited to, a magnet, a hook, a clip, a tie, etc. In an embodiment wherein the fastener 116 is a hook, a tool 10 can be hung from the fastener 116 via at least one opening 12 of the tool 10, as seen in
In one embodiment, the rear wall 120 is comprised of at least one opening 122 and a padding 124. In this embodiment, at least one belt 130 can be fed through the opening 122, as shown in
The belt 130 is preferably made of canvas, vinyl, leather, or any other material deemed suitable for the purpose described. The belt 130 features at least one closure 132. The closure 132 is used to secure the belt 130 around the user's waist. The closure 132 can also be used to tighten or loosen the belt 130 to suit the preferences of the user. The closure 132 of the belt 130 may be any closure type such as, but not limited to, an anchoring pin, clamp, double ring, or any variety deemed suitable for the purpose described.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 200 the device 100, as shown in
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “body-worn storage tray device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the body-worn storage tray device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the body-worn storage tray device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the body-worn storage tray device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the body-worn storage tray device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the body-worn storage tray device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the body-worn storage tray device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/579,095, which was filed on Aug. 28, 2023, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63579095 | Aug 2023 | US |
