Flip clip

Abstract

An apparatus for holding at least one of sandals, flip-flops and shoes. The apparatus comprises a strap member formed of a first predetermined material and having a predetermined length. A clip member for retaining such sandals, flip flops or shoes is engageable with the strap member. There is a buckle arrangement engageable with the strap member for adjusting such length of the strap member.

1 . An apparatus for holding at least one of sandals, flip-flops and shoes, said apparatus comprising:
 (a) a strap member formed of a first predetermined material and having a predetermined length;   (b) a means engageable with said strap member for retaining at least one of a pair of such sandals, such flip flops and such shoes; and   (c) an adjustment means engageable with said strap member for adjusting said length of said strap member.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said means includes a hook clip member formed of a second predetermined material and engageable on one end with said strap member, said hook clip member including:
 (a) a body portion constituting a stationary arm and a relatively movable arm that is pivotably engageable on a first end thereof with a first end of said stationary arm;   (b) a second end of said stationary arm for receiving and retaining a free second end of said relatively movable arm, said free second end of said relatively movable arm for receiving at least one of such sandals, flip-flops and shoes, and for securing them in place when said free second end is engaged with said second end of said stationary arm; and   (c) an aperture disposed on said body portion of said hook clip on one of an end closely adjacent said first end of said stationary arm and an end closely adjacent said second end of said stationary arm, said aperture for receiving said strap member therein.   
   
   
       3 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said strap member is formed of a lanyard material. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus, according to  claim 3 , wherein said lanyard material is selected from plastic, fabric and canvas. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus, according to  claim 4 , wherein said lanyard material is plastic. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus, according to  claim 5 , wherein said plastic is one of polyester and nylon. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus, according to  claim 6 , wherein said polyester is selected from one of imprinted polyester, woven polyester, and tube polyester. 
   
   
       8 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said second predetermined material for forming said hook clip member is metal. 
   
   
       9 . The apparatus, according to  claim 8 , wherein said metal is spring steel. 
   
   
       10 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said adjustment means on said strap member permits said strap member to be worn one of over a user's shoulder and around such user's waist. 
   
   
       11 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said adjustment means engageable with said strap member includes a buckle arrangement. 
   
   
       12 . The apparatus, according to  claim 1 , wherein said adjustment means engageable with said strap member includes a hook and loop fastener.