Tool holder apparatus

Abstract

A tool holder apparatus having a coupler for detachably securing the tool holder apparatus, a pocket for retaining a first tool, and a cradle for retaining multiple tools.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A tool holder apparatus, comprising:
 a coupler for detachably securing the tool holder apparatus;   a pocket for retaining a first tool; and   a cradle for retaining multiple tools.   
     
     
         2 . The tool holder apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein:
 the tool holder apparatus is a single piece, wearable unit, and thus, portable.   
     
     
         3 . The tool holder apparatus as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein:
 the pocket is magnetized to allow detachable securing of the first tool to inside the pocket or outside the pocket.   
     
     
         4 . A tool holder apparatus, comprising:
 a coupler for detachably securing the tool holder apparatus;   a pocket that is magnetized for retaining a first tool; and   a cradle for retaining multiple tools.   
     
     
         5 . The tool holder apparatus as set forth in  claim 4 , wherein:
 the coupler is a clip in a shape of a pocket hook for mounting the tool holder apparatus onto an article.   
     
     
         6 . The tool holder apparatus as set forth in  claim 4 , wherein:
 a distal edge of an attachment side of the coupler is comprised of chamfered lateral edges for easy mounting and dismounting.   
     
     
         7 . The tool holder apparatus as set forth in  claim 4 , wherein:
 the pocket is comprised of:   an upper opening; and   a bottom opening.   
     
     
         8 . The tool holder apparatus as set forth in  claim 4 , wherein:
 the pocket has sufficient internal width to accommodate blades of various widths.   
     
     
         9 . The tool holder apparatus as set forth in  claim 4 , wherein:
 a lateral profile of the pocket has a profile depth that varies from an upper opening of the pocket to a bottom opening of the pocket.   
     
     
         10 . The tool holder apparatus as set forth in  claim 9 , wherein:
 the profile depth is tapered at an angle from the upper opening to the bottom opening.   
     
     
         11 . The tool holder apparatus as set forth in  claim 4 , wherein:
 an upper portion and a lower portion of the pocket is chamfered to further facilitate unhindered mounting and dismounting of second tool onto and from the cradle.   
     
     
         12 . The tool holder apparatus as set forth in  claim 4 , wherein:
 the pocket is comprised of one or more magnet housing for storing magnets.   
     
     
         13 . The tool holder apparatus as set forth in  claim 12 , wherein:
 the first tool is magnetically attached to the pocket for further securing the first tool while inside the pocket.   
     
     
         14 . The tool holder apparatus as set forth in  claim 12 , wherein:
 the first tool is magnetically attached to an external side of the pocket.   
     
     
         15 . The tool holder apparatus as set forth in  claim 14 , wherein:
 the one or more magnet housing is comprised of a lateral blind hole for receiving a magnet.   
     
     
         16 . The tool holder apparatus as set forth in  claim 15 , wherein:
 the one or more lateral blind hole is oriented transverse a longitudinal axis of the tool holder apparatus.   
     
     
         17 . The tool holder apparatus as set forth in  claim 15 , wherein:
 the magnets are friction fit inside the respective lateral blind holes.   
     
     
         18 . The tool holder apparatus as set forth in  claim 4 , wherein:
 the cradle is comprised of a polygonal profile having:   a support portion;   a base; and   a retainer.   
     
     
         19 . The tool holder apparatus as set forth in  claim 18 , wherein:
 the support portion is at a first angle in relation to the base, and the base is at a second angle in relation to the retainer.   
     
     
         20 . A utility tool holder apparatus for painting, comprising:
 a single piece portable unit that is wearable having:   a coupler for securing the tool holder apparatus onto an article;   a pocket that is magnetized for physically housing and magnetically securing a magnetizable tool within the pocket or on an external side of the pocket; and   a cradle comprised of a support portion, a base, and a retainer for holding a roll of tape.