Universal object retention system and method of use

Abstract

An object retention system is adapted for retaining any one of a plurality of objects of different size and shape. The object retention system comprises a substantially thin, semi-rigid substrate and having a strap assembly including a plurality of straps overlaying the substrate and arranged in first and second sets oriented and angled in relation to one another. The first and second sets are woven together such as in a non-uniform or random pattern to form a plurality of strap overlaps. Each one of the straps may further be securable to the substrate with at least two anchor points. Strap sections are defined between each adjacent pair of strap overlaps and/or between adjacent pairs of anchor points to allow for insertion of at least one of the objects of multiple size and shape between the strap and substrate.

1 . An object retention system adapted for retaining any one of a plurality of objects of different size, the object retention system comprising:
 a substrate; and   a strap assembly including a plurality of straps overlaying the substrate, each one of the straps defining an unstretched state and being stretchable along a length of the strap into a stretched state, the straps being arranged in at least first and second sets oriented in angled relation to one another and woven together, each strap being securable to the substrate by at least two anchor points spaced along a strap length at a spacing interval defining a strap section, the straps having different spacing intervals to provide different length strap sections for retention of objects of different size between the straps and the substrate;   wherein the straps are configured to bias the objects against the substrate when the straps are in the stretched state such that the objects are retained between the straps and the substrate.   
   
   
       2 . The object retention system of  claim 1  wherein the straps in at least one of the first and second sets are provided in at least two different strap widths. 
   
   
       3 . The object retention system of  claim 1  wherein the straps in at least one of the first and second sets are disposed in substantially parallel relation to one another. 
   
   
       4 . The object retention system of  claim 1  wherein at least one of the first and second sets includes at least one parallel pair of straps disposed in substantially non-spaced relation to one another along adjacent strap edges of the pair. 
   
   
       5 . The object retention system of  claim 1  wherein the straps in the first set are oriented in substantially perpendicular relation to the straps in the second set. 
   
   
       6 . The object retention system of  claim 1  wherein the straps in at least one of the first and second sets having substantially equivalent strap lengths in the unstretched state. 
   
   
       7 . The object retention system of  claim 1  wherein each strap has opposing ends, at least one of the anchor points being located at one of the opposing ends. 
   
   
       8 . An object retention system adapted for retaining any one of a plurality of objects of different size, the object retention system comprising:
 a strap assembly mountable against a surface and including a plurality of straps, each one of the straps defining an unstretched state and being stretchable along a length of the strap into a stretched state, the straps being arranged in first and second sets oriented in angled relation to one another and being woven together in a manner to form a plurality of strap overlaps defining strap sections of different length for retaining objects of different size;   wherein the straps are configured such that objects inserted between the straps and the surface are biased against the surface when the straps are in the stretched state.   
   
   
       9 . The object retention system of  claim 8  further comprising:
 a substrate;   
     wherein:
 the strap assembly overlays the substrate; 
 each one of the straps being securable to the substrate with at least two anchor points along the strap length; 
 a strap section being defined between adjacent pairs of anchor points. 
 
   
   
       10 . The object retention system of  claim 8  wherein the straps in at least one of the first and second sets are provided in at least two different strap widths. 
   
   
       11 . The object retention system of  claim 8  wherein the straps in at least one of the first and second sets are disposed in substantially parallel relation to one another. 
   
   
       12 . The object retention system of  claim 8  wherein at least one of the first and second sets includes at least one parallel pair of straps disposed in substantially non-spaced relation to one another along adjacent strap edges of the pair. 
   
   
       13 . The object retention system of  claim 8  wherein the straps in the first set are oriented in substantially perpendicular relation to the straps in the second set. 
   
   
       14 . The object retention system of  claim 8  wherein the straps in at least one of the first and second sets having substantially equivalent strap lengths in the unstretched state. 
   
   
       15 . The object retention system of  claim 8  wherein each strap has opposing ends, at least one of the anchor points being located at one of the opposing ends. 
   
   
       16 . A storage device, comprising:
 an object retention system adapted for retaining any one of a plurality of objects of different size, the object retention system including:
 a substrate; and 
 a strap system including a plurality of straps, each one of the straps defining an unstretched state and being stretchable along a length of the strap into a stretched state, the straps being arranged in first and second sets oriented in angled relation to one another and woven together in a manner to form a plurality of strap overlaps defining strap sections of different length, each one of the straps being securable to the substrate with at least two anchor points spaced along a strap length, the straps having different spacing intervals defining strap sections of different length; 
   wherein:
 the straps sections defined by the strap overlaps and the adjacent pairs of anchor points allowing for retention of objects of different size between the straps and the substrate; 
 the straps being configured such that objects inserted between the straps and the substrate are biased against the substrate when the straps are in the stretched state. 
   
   
   
       17 . The storage device of  claim 16  further comprising:
 a storage bag;   wherein:
 the object retention system is disposed on at least a portion of one of an interior and exterior of the storage bag; 
 the storage bag being provided in at least one of the following configurations: backpack, suitcase, handbag, purse, briefcase, duffel bag, armband, carrying bag. 
   
   
   
       18 . The storage device of  claim 16  wherein the object retention system is integrated into at least one of the following: article of clothing, motor vehicle interior, school binder, book cover, wall organization system. 
   
   
       19 . The object retention system of  claim 16  wherein the straps in at least one of the first and second sets are disposed in substantially parallel relation to one another. 
   
   
       20 . The object retention system of  claim 16  wherein at least one of the first and second sets includes at least one parallel pair of straps disposed in substantially non-spaced relation to one another along adjacent strap edges of the pair.