Tool retention device

Abstract

The present invention comprises a retention strap device which retains a tool or object in the vicinity of the user. The invention comprises an elastic cord formed into a loop, with both ends of the cord terminating in a terminal clip. Disposed along the cord, are first and second slide stops, which allow the user to place and cinch a loop around the tool for securely retaining the tool and to place and cinch a second loop around the wrist of the user or other attachment position on or near the user's person.

1 . A tool retention strap, comprising: 
 a cord of fixed length formed into a loop;    a first slide stop slidably connected on said loop; and, a terminal clip fixed to at least one free end of the cord.    
   
   
       2 . The strap of  claim 1  wherein the cord is comprised of an elastic material.  
   
   
       3 . The strap of  claim 1  wherein the cord is fabricated from at least one of rubber, leather, nylon, polymer or woven materials.  
   
   
       4 . The strap of  claim 1  further comprising a second slide stop slidably connected on said loop.  
   
   
       5 . The strap of  claim 1  wherein the first slide stop is made of at least one of metal, plastic, ceramic, wood or polymer materials.  
   
   
       6 . The strap of  claim 1  wherein the second slide stop is made of at least one of metal, plastic, ceramic, wood or polymer materials.  
   
   
       7 . The strap of  claim 1  wherein the terminal clips is made of at least one of metal, plastic, ceramic, wood or polymer materials.  
   
   
       8 . The strap of  claim 4  wherein the second slide stop is made of at least one of metal, plastic, ceramic, wood or polymer materials  
   
   
       9 . A tool retention strap, comprising: 
 a cord of fixed length formed into at least one loop;    a first slide stop in contact with said cord wherein the slide stop is slidable on said cord and producing sufficient friction along the cord for tightening or un-tightening the loop around a tool;    a second slide stop in contact with said cord wherein the second slide stop is slidable on said cord and producing sufficient friction along the cord for tightening or un-tightening the loop around the user's wrist.    
   
   
       10 . The tool retention strap of  claim 9  wherein at least one free end of the cord is knotted and secured by a terminal clip.  
   
   
       11 . The tool retention strap of  claim 9  wherein the cord is comprised of an elastic material.  
   
   
       12 . The tool retention strap of  claim 9  wherein the cord is fabricated from at least one of at least one of rubber, leather, nylon, polymer or woven materials.  
   
   
       13 . The tool retention strap of  claim 9  wherein the first slide stop is fabricated from at least one of metal, plastic, ceramic, wood or polymer materials rubber, plastic, polymer or metallic material.  
   
   
       14 . The tool retention strap of  claim 9  wherein the second slide stop is fabricated from at least one of metal, plastic, ceramic, wood or polymer materials rubber, plastic, polymer or metallic material.  
   
   
       15 . The tool retention strap of  claim 9  wherein the terminal clip is fabricated from at least one of metal, plastic, ceramic, wood or polymer materials rubber, plastic, polymer or metallic material.