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Quick-release arrangement

  • US 20050145656A1
  • Filed: 08/01/2002
  • Published: 07/07/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/16/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A quick-release arrangement for a hand tool comprising a belt clip and an engagement element, wherein:

  • the belt clip is adapted to fit on a user'"'"'s belt or waistband;

    the engagement element is attachable to a hand tool; and

    the belt clip has a retaining portion shaped to slidably accept the engagement element to a limit point and to form an interference fit with the engagement element at said limit point, wherein the interference fit is provided by resilient co-operation between a tooth and a recess and the retaining portion includes a release lever for separation of the tooth and the recess to allow removal of the engagement element.

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