Accessory holder

Abstract

The present invention is an accessory holder system that secures to an object and has a plurality of holders constructed and arranges to hold and secure items to the system.

Description

INDEX TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent No. 61 / 098,297, filed, Sep. 19, 2008, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]It is often difficult to carry and maintain control of a plurality of items. The task of carrying and maintaining control becomes more difficult when one item is larger than the others.[0003]The present invention addresses this need by providing an accessory strap constructed and arranged to carry and maintain control of many items.BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0004]The present invention is an accessory holder that has a universal attachment for any object, including, but not limited to coolers.[0005]The article is constructed and arranged to hold various items on the outside of any type or size coolers and other objects. The items to be held may include, but would not be limited to picnic umbrellas, storage containers, insulated beverage ho...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]Attachment and detachment to coolers (or other objects) is quite easy. This is completed with a nylon belt that will encompass the cooler perimeter (or other object), and is adjustable to fit all sizes, additional lengths of nylon belt optional for the extra large coolers / objects. The present invention has an adjustable strap to work with quick-release buckle and ratchet lever for tension. Attached to nylon strap are rubber grips (for non slip function of any cooler or object), rubber spacers (for spacing between strap and cooler (or other object), and optional attachable rubber feet for coolers (for non movement / sliding). Rubber grips allow for gripping of cooler or other object for non-slip function of strap. Rubber spacers allow for proper spacing between cooler and strap to allow for attachments to be inserted and removed. Attachments may be secured to strap with tab activated release clips, non-removable clips, or removable clips for attachments requiring easy removal. A piece of material (plastic or other) is attached to attachment for stabilizing of containment items. Secondary strap attached to cooler or other object, with distance between it and the first attached strap will allow for larger items (not limited to umbrella, fishing rod holder, and sports racquets) to be securely held.

[0012]This strap will allow for additional length to be added to pre-set length of strap utilizing tab activated 2 part clip. The female clip will attach to existing strap with belt loop type attachment, the male clip will be sewn attached to extension strap, requiring just inserting male end to female clip and tab will lock in place, pressing of tab will release attached clips for removal.

[0020]This attachment will allow for easy access to cooler without removal of tops. Additional features will allow for users to benefit from have cooler transformed into more than just keeping things cold, into a storage unit as well. Many fields will benefit from this, from camping, sports, outings, workplace, and much more. Where ever a cooler is used. The present invention encompasses the additional feature of attaching to any object from poles to coolers. The invention is further useful to help with all aspects, from keeping sand out of objects at beach to aiding in keeping ants from items while picnicking. Allows for users to get full advantage of cooler in respect to access of cooler requires removal of items on top, now items are secure on side and allow for easy access as well more space.

[0024]The grips enable the nylon strap to gain grip to the object and keeping the unit from sliding. The spacers allow for the strap to be accessed easily without having to pull the strap away from the object. The grips / spacers are 2 to 6 inches in width, from 4 to 8 inches in length, and from a thickness of ¼ inch to ½ inch piece of rubber, tread-ed on one side, grooved for strap on other, and slotted for strap to enter and leave grip / spacer for grabbing of grip / spacer and securing in place. As well, rubber feet are ½″ in thickness by 2 inch square. The feet can be attached with adhesive to bottom of object for non slip movement of object. The feet are tread-ed on one side and roughened on adhesive side.

Problems solved by technology

It is often difficult to carry and maintain control of a plurality of items.

The task of carrying and maintaining control becomes more difficult when one item is larger than the others.

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