US5941434A
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Multi-strap holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1997-10-08
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Granted: 1999-08-24
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Expires: 2017-10-08
Abstract
Abstract A holder/carrier temporarily attaches to and supports small items of multiple configurations. Using multiple, flexible straps that are each attached to a support base, the item is enwrapped and retained against the support base. An attachment mechanism, such as a retaining clip, is affixed to the support base, and is utilized to selectively attach the support base, along with the carried, enwrapped item, to a separate supporting structure, such as a waistband, belt or other, suitably-shaped, receiving structures. Additionally, by securing an attachment device that is cooperative with the support base attachment mechanism to another support surface, whether on a permanent or temporary basis, the attachment mechanism may be attached to support surfaces that would not otherwise be suitable.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark R. Green
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:39
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G23/00; A47G23/02; A47G23/0208; A47G23/0216; A47G23/0225; A45; A45F; A45F5/00; A45F5/02; A45F5/021; A45F5/1516
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
A carrier for hand-held items of varying shapes and sizes comprising: a central support backing; a plurality of support straps, each attached to said central support backing and extending therefrom; a plurality of individual fastener components that together form at least one multi-component mechanical fastener, wherein each of said plurality of individual fastener components is attached to a separate one of said plurality of support straps in a manner such that individual support straps may be selectively fastened to one another; a fastener attached to said central support backing; mounting hardware selectively attached to a support surface, said mounting hardware configured in a manner to permit the detachable attachment of said fastener of the central support backing; and an attachment surface formed on said mounting hardware and selectively attachable to said support surface, wherein said fastener attached to said central support backing is a fastening clip, and wherein a second fastening clip is attached to said mounting hardware, said second fastening clip configured in a manner permitting the selective interengagement of said second fastening clip with the fastening clip attached to said central support backing, whereby such small, hand-held items may be enwrapped and secured against the central support backing by the interconnected plurality of support straps.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
207 words
A carrier for hand-held items of varying shapes and sizes comprising: a central support backing; a plurality of support straps, each attached to said central support backing and extending therefrom; a plurality of individual fastener components that together form at least one multi-component mechanical fastener, wherein each of said plurality of individual fastener components is attached to a separate one of said plurality of support straps in a manner such that individual support straps may be selectively fastened to one another; a fastener attached to said central support backing; mounting hardware selectively attached to a support surface, said mounting hardware configured in a manner to permit the detachable attachment of said fastener of the central support backing; and an attachment surface formed on said mounting hardware and selectively attachable to said support surface, wherein said fastener attached to said central support backing is a fastening clip, and wherein a second fastening clip is attached to said mounting hardware, said second fastening clip configured in a manner permitting the selective interengagement of said second fastening clip with the fastening clip attached to said central support backing, whereby such small, hand-held items may be enwrapped and secured against the central support backing by the interconnected plurality of support straps.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A carrier according to claim 1, and further comprising: a plurality of suction cups attached to and projecting from said attachment surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A carrier according to claim 1, and further comprising: cooperating hook and loop fastening material attached to said attachment surface and to said support surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A carrier according to claim 1, and further comprising: a double-sided adhesive attached to said attachment surface.
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