Flexible coupler system and methods of operation

A flexible coupling system comprising:

• a base;
• a coupling member coupled to the base having a lengthwise dimension, and a widthwise dimension, wherein the coupling member is coupled to the base across the widthwise dimension on opposite sides of the lengthwise dimension, and wherein a recess is formed between the base and the coupling member and further between the two opposite sides of the lengthwise dimension, and wherein the coupling member comprises an elastic material;
• a sewn member comprising:
• a strap having a body and a lengthwise end;
• a folded region including the lengthwise end of the strap, wherein the folded region overlaps the body, and wherein the folded region corresponds to the recess such that the folded region includes a width and thickness that fits within the recess, and wherein the sewn member includes a stiffener disposed between the folded region and the body, and wherein the primary stitch extends through the folded region, the stiffener, and the body of the strap, and wherein the stiffener comprises a material less flexible than the strap;
• and
• a primary stitch extending through both the folded region and the body of the strap substantially forming a flexible T-shape between the folded region and the body of the strap.

A method of coupling a flexible sewn member with a coupling member comprising the acts of

• providing a base;
• providing a coupling member coupled to the base having a lengthwise dimension, and a widthwise dimension, wherein the coupling member is coupled to the base across the widthwise dimension on opposite sides of the lengthwise dimension, and wherein a recess is formed between the base and the coupling member and further between the two opposite sides of the lengthwise dimension;
• providing a sewn member comprising:
• a strap having a body and a lengthwise end;
• a folded region including the lengthwise end of the strap, wherein the folded region overlaps the body, and wherein the folded region corresponds to the recess such that the folded region includes a width and thickness that fits within the recess, and wherein the sewn member includes a stiffener disposed between the folded region and the body, and wherein the primary stitch extends through the folded region, the stiffener, and the body of the strap, and wherein the stiffener comprises a material less flexible than the strap;
• and
• a primary stitch extending through both the folded region and the body of the strap;
• extending the folded region of the sewn member through the recess between the coupling member and the base;
• and
• hooking the folded region over the coupling member.