Size-adjustable, self-tightening, attachable, hangable utility strap

Abstract

A utility strap includes a pliant strap with an upper hanging device to be suspended from a surface. An adjustable, noose-like loop is formed from an upper connector that slidably engages the pliant strap, a mating lower connector that securely engages the pliant strap and a section of the pliant strap therebetween. The lower connector may be fixedly or adjustably connected to the strap. Optionally, a lower hanging device may be provided.

1 . A utility strap comprising an elongate strap of pliant material having an upper end zone and a lower end zone, a hanging device attached to the upper end zone of the elongate strap of pliant material, said hanging device being adapted for suspended engagement of the strap on an engageable structure, a pair of spaced mating connectors operably engaged by the strap, said connectors including a lower connector on the lower end zone of the strap and an upper connector on the upper end zone of the strap, said upper connector being configured to slidably engage the elongate strap between the upper end zone and the lower connector, said lower connector being adapted to securely engage the pliant strap, said upper connector and said lower connector and said pliant strap being configured to form a noose-like loop when said upper connector mates with said lower connector.  
   
   
       2 . A utility strap according to  claim 1 , wherein the lower connector and upper connector comprise mating lower and upper buckle pieces.  
   
   
       3 . A utility strap according to  claim 2 , wherein the lower and upper buckle pieces comprise side release buckle pieces.  
   
   
       4 . A utility strap according to  claim 2 , wherein the lower and upper buckle pieces comprise center release buckle pieces.  
   
   
       5 . A utility strap according to  claim 1 , wherein the hanging devices comprise a D-ring.  
   
   
       6 . A utility strap according to  claim 1 , wherein a portion of the lower end zone of the pliant strap is fastened to said lower connector.  
   
   
       7 . A utility strap according to  claim 1 , wherein said lower connector includes a plurality of slots and a portion of the lower end zone of the pliant strap is adjustably weaved through said plurality of slots of said lower connector.  
   
   
       8 . A utility strap according to  claim 7 , further comprising a lower hanging device attached to a portion of the lower end zone of the pliant strap, said lower connector being disposed between said lower hanging device and said upper connector.