# US 10,244,862 B2 · Bendable strap with detachable accessory > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,244,862 B2 - Document ID: US10244862B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 14/675,013 - Filed: 2015-03-31 - Published: 2016-01-14 - Granted: 2019-04-02 - Earliest claimed: 2014-03-31 - Applicants: Eric Gallup; Jonathan Marks - Inventors: Eric Gallup; Jonathan Marks - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10244862B2 ## CPC - A47B 23/04: supported from table, floor or wall - A44B 11/2592: {fastening by sliding in the main plane or a plane parallel to the main plane of the buckle (A44B11/2503, A44B11/2584 take precedence)} - A45C 13/30: Straps; Bands - A45F 5/02: Fastening articles to the garment - A45F 5/021: {to the belt} - A47B 81/00: Cabinets or racks specially adapted for other particular purposes, e.g. for storing guns or skis - A47G 1/16: Devices for hanging or supporting pictures, mirrors, or the like - F16M 11/041: {Allowing quick release of the apparatus} - F16M 11/10: around a horizontal axis {(F16M11/12 takes precedence)} - F16M 11/16: Details concerning attachment of head-supporting legs, with or without actuation of locking members thereof - F16M 13/00: Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles (heads thereof F16M11/02 {; undercarriages thereof F16M11/20} ; adapted to be stuck in the ground A45F3/44 {; sockets or holders for poles or posts E04H12/22}); Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles {(supports for measuring instruments G01D11/30; supports for casings of remote control switching devices H01H9/025)} - F16M 13/022: {repositionable} - A45C 2013/026: {Inserts} - A45F 5/1516: {Holders or carriers for portable handheld communication devices, e.g. pagers or smart phones} - A47B: TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE (furniture jointing F16B) - A44B: BUTTONS, PINS, BUCKLES, SLIDE FASTENERS, OR THE LIKE (fastenings specially adapted for footwear A43C) - A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS - A45F: TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY - A47G: HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT (book-ends A47B5/00; knives B26B) - F16M: FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS ## Abstract A bendable strap is disclosed which is configured to detachably couple with an accessory. The bendable strap includes a deformable support member covered by a flexible body. A coupling element is secured to the support member and cooperates with a complimentary coupling element disposed on an accessory such as a storage pouch, a tray, a hanger hook, a speaker enclosure, a flashlight, a picture frame, a message board, a bookstand, a beverage holder, or the like. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An apparatus for holding an accessory with improved accessibility comprising: a bendable strap having a deformable support member disposed within a flexible body, and a first coupling element extending from an end of the flexible body and secured to an end of the deformable support member; and an accessory having a second coupling element formed therein, the second coupling element configured to releasably engage the first coupling element such that the accessory is detachably secured to the bendable strap, wherein the accessory comprises a storage pouch including an outer shell defining an interior cavity, the outer shell supporting the second coupling element, the storage pouch further including an insert disposed within the interior cavity and defining an accessible storage space within the insert, the insert further including a circumferential wall portion adjacent the outer shell and an inner wall portion dividing the accessible storage space into a first storage space and a second storage space; wherein first coupling element is insertable into the second coupling element for detachably securing the bendable strap to the outer shell. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the insert is disposed within the outer shell such that a concealed storage space is defined between the insert and the outer shell below the accessible storage space. ### Claim 3 An apparatus for holding an accessory with improved accessibility comprising: a bendable strap having a deformable support member disposed within a flexible body, and a first coupling element extending from an end of the flexible body and secured to an end of the deformable support member; and an accessory having a second coupling element formed therein, the second coupling element configured to releasably engage the first coupling element such that the accessory is detachably secured to the bendable strap, wherein the accessory comprises a storage pouch including an outer shell defining an interior cavity, the outer shell supporting the second coupling element, the storage pouch further including an insert disposed within the interior cavity and defining an accessible storage space within the insert, wherein first coupling element is insertable into the second coupling element for detachably securing the bendable strap to the outer shell a cord retention system, wherein the outer shell has a first passage formed therethrough and the insert has a second passage formed therethrough, and wherein at least one of a shape, an orientation and a location of the first passage relative to the second passage is configured to retain a cord passing therethrough. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising: a tongue plate for the first coupling element, the tongue plate having a first end secured to the end of the deformable support member and a second end forming a tab with a latch extending from a face thereof; and a socket formed in the accessory and configured to receive the tab, the socket having an opening formed therein; wherein the tab is insertable into the socket such that the latch extends into the opening for detachably securing the accessory with the bendable strap. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The apparatus of claim 4 wherein the first end of the tongue plate has a channel formed therein which receives the end of the deformable support member. ### Claim 6 (depends on 4) The apparatus of claim 4 wherein the first end of the tongue plate is disposed within and concealed by flexible body, and the second end of the tongue plate extends from the flexible body.