Flexible fingers meshed together in hinged container secure working tools and parts around waist or thigh of workman. Hairbrush-like fingers across carrier interior allow tool placement from top or bottom without visual coordination

Descamp, V. A.

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December 1972
	 B72-10319 
fl NASA TECH BRIEF Marshall Space Flight Center 
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Tool Carrier 
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A tool carrier developed for use in the space program 
could be inexpensively manufactured for use by work-
men or homeowners who require a tool carrier or fixed 
tool holder. This tool carrier utilizes specially designed 
flexible "fingers" meshed together (similar to two hair-
brushes) in containers to restrain the tools and parts. 
Two sets of the carriers may be worn on the waist, or 
one set may be thigh-mounted. The waist and thigh belts 
are constructed from Velcro pile and are attached to the 
backs of the tool carriers by Velcro hook. Thus, the 
tools may be worn anywhere on the waist that makes 
attachment or removal convenient and simple. Each 
assembly consists of three hinged cases that may be ad-
justed to fit to the waist or thigh.
The innovative feature of the tool carrier lies in the 
use of the "fingers" to hold the tools in place. These 
"fingers" allow easy placement of the tool in the case 
and yet retain the tool securely. The individual using 
the carrier does not have to place the tool in a pre-
determined slot, look at the tool while retrieving or 
replacing it, or work from any type of tether arrange-
ment. Tools may be inserted into the cases from the top 
or the bottom. Sockets and larger tools such as hammers 
and crescent wrenches can be hung on the spring clips 
located on the front side of the cases. The basic technique 
may be used for the retention of many devices. 
Notes: 
1. Information concerning this innovation may be of 
interest to telephone repair personnel and those 
engaged in electrical work. 
2. Requests for further information may be directed to: 
Technology Utilization Officer 
Marshall Space Flight Center 
Code A&PS-TU 
Marshall Space Flight Center, Alabama 35812 
Reference: B72-10319 
Patent status: 
Title to this invention has been waived under the pro-
visions of the National Aeronautics and Space Act 
[42 U.S.C. 2457 (f)] to the Martin Marietta Corp., 
Denver, Colorado 80201.
Source: V. A. DesCamp of

Martin Marietta Corp.

under contract to

Marshall Space Flight Center

(MFS-2 1469) 
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