# US 2014/0197636 A1 · Device and kit for making knotted lanyard accessories > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0197636 A1 - Document ID: US20140197636A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 13/783,755 - Filed: 2013-03-04 - Published: 2014-07-17 - Earliest claimed: 2013-01-16 - Inventors: David J. Crorey - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140197636A1 ## CPC - D04G 5/00: Knotting not otherwise provided for - A44C 5/00: Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps {(settings for holding gems or the like A44C17/02; devices for putting-on or pulling-off bracelets A47G25/901)} - A44C 27/00: Making jewellery or other personal adornments - A63H 33/3088: {Textile-machines (toy looms D03D29/00)} - D04G: MAKING NETS BY KNOTTING OF FILAMENTARY MATERIAL; MAKING KNOTTED CARPETS OR TAPESTRIES; KNOTTING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR (binding knotters for harvesters A01D59/04; wire netting B21F; tying articles by knotting B65B; knotting in association with winding or unwinding B65H69/00; knotting in weaving D03J) - A44C: PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS - A63H: TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS ## Abstract Disclosed herein are embodiments of devices for making knotted string accessories. Embodiments of the device may include a center axis, a base having a substantially planar surface such that the center axis extends perpendicular to the substantially planar surface of the base, a securing member proximate to the center axis and configured to secure a central portion of each of a plurality of individual strings, and a plurality of holders connected to and extending away from the substantially planar surface of the base, the plurality of holders configured to retain a first end portion and a second end portion of each string in the plurality of individual strings, the plurality of holder spaced apart from and positioned symmetrically about the securing member. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A device for making knotted string accessories from a plurality of individual strings, wherein each string in the plurality of individual strings includes a first end portion, a second end portion opposite the first end portion, and a central portion between the first end portion and the second end portion, the device comprising: a center axis; a base having a substantially planar surface such that the center axis extends perpendicular to the substantially planar surface of the base; a securing member proximate to the center axis and configured to secure the central portion of each string in the plurality of individual strings; and a plurality of holders connected to and extending away from the substantially planar surface of the base, the plurality of holders configured to retain the first end portion and the second end portion of each string of the plurality of individual strings, the plurality of holders spaced apart from and positioned symmetrically about the securing member. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of holders includes: a first longitudinal set of holders positioned proximate to a first edge of the substantially planar surface of the base; a second longitudinal set of holders positioned proximate to a second edge of the substantially planar surface of the base opposite the first edge; a third longitudinal set of holders positioned proximate to a third edge of the substantially planar surface of the base; and a forth longitudinal set of holders positioned proximate to a forth edge of the substantially planar surface of the base opposite the third edge. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, further comprising: a holder platform connected to and extending away from the substantially planar surface of the base, the holder platform having a substantially planar surface such that the center axis extends perpendicular to the substantially planar surface of the holder platform. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The device of claim 3, wherein at least one of the plurality of holders is connected to and extends away from the substantially planar surface of the holder platform. ### Claim 5 (depends on 3) The device of claim 3, wherein the substantially planar surface of the holder platform includes orientation indicia proximate to the plurality of holders. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of holders are a plurality of raised portions, wherein adjacent raised portions are configured to retain the first end portion or the second end portion of a string of the plurality of individual strings. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The device of claim 6, wherein the plurality of raised portions includes a retainer mechanism between adjacent raised portions configured to bias the individual string toward the adjacent raised portion. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, further comprising a storage compartment releasably engaging the base, the storage compartment having an inner cavity. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The device of claim 8, wherein the storage compartment is slidably attached to the base and is movable between an open position and a closed position. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the base includes a center aperture through which the center axis extends, the center aperture configured to receive the securing member. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The device of claim 10, further comprising an aperture collar configured to retain the securing member, wherein the center aperture is configured to receive and support the aperture collar. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The device of claim 11, wherein the aperture collar includes a first cylindrical portion and a second cylindrical portion configured to slidably attach to the first cylindrical portion and is movable between a closed position and a telescoped position. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The device of claim 11, further comprising: a securing member mount configured to receive the securing member, wherein the aperture collar is configured to retain the securing member by releasably engaging with the securing member mount. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of holders are made of foam comprising slits within the foam configured to retain the first end portion and the second end portion of each string of the plurality of individual strings. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the securing member is connected to the substantially planar surface of the base. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The device of claim 1, wherein the securing member is a clip. ### Claim 17 A device for making knotted string accessories from a plurality of individual strings, wherein each string in the plurality of individual strings includes a first end portion, a second end portion opposite the first end portion, and a central portion between the first end portion and the second end portion, the device comprising: a center axis; a base having a substantially planar surface; a center aperture defined by the base through which a center axis extends perpendicular to the substantially planar surface of the base; a storage compartment releasably engaging the base, the storage compartment having an inner cavity; an aperture collar supported by the base and extending through the storage compartment; a securing member carried by the aperture collar, the securing member configured to secure the central portion of each string in the plurality of individual strings; and a plurality of holders connected to and extending away from the substantially planar surface of the base, the plurality of holders configured to retain the first end portion and the second end portion of each string of the plurality of individual strings, the plurality of holders spaced apart from and positioned symmetrically about the center aperture. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The device of claim 17, wherein the plurality of holders are formed in a square around the center aperture. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The device of claim 17, wherein the storage compartment is slidably attached to the base and is movable between an open position and a closed position. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) The device of claim 17, wherein the storage compartment is connected to the base with at least one hinge, the base pivotable around the at least one hinge between an open position and a closed position. ### Claim 21 (depends on 17) The device of claim 17, wherein the securing member is a clip.