Apparatus and Method for Holding Articles During Activity

Abstract

An apparatus allows for holding articles at an appendage, for example, the thigh, of the user, allowing the user to move unrestrained, unimpaired and unobstructed. The apparatus allows the user to hold numerous and important articles on their person during numerous physical and athletic activities, such as jogging, exercising, or walking.

1 . An apparatus for holding articles on an appendage comprising:
 a base conformable to the shape of the appendage;   at least one mechanism on the base for holding an object;   a first member in communication with the base for attachment to a first portion of a user; and   at least one second member in communication with the base for attachment to the appendage of the user.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first member includes a belt for fitting around the waist of the user. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the at least one second member includes at least one strap. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the at least one second member includes a plurality of straps. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the belt is attached to the base. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , additionally comprising: at least one strap for attaching to the belt and the base. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one mechanism for holding an object includes at least one pocket. 
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one mechanism for holding an object is selected from the group consisting of pockets, cylindrical sleeves, key chains and clips. 
   
   
       9 . A method for holding an article during activity comprising:
 providing an apparatus for holding articles on an appendage comprising:
 a base conformable to the shape of the appendage; 
 at least one mechanism on the base for holding an object; 
 a first member in communication with the base for attachment to a first portion of a user; and 
 at least one second member in communication with the base for attachment to the appendage of the user; 
   attaching the first member at the waist of the user; and   attaching the at least one second member to the appendage of the user.   
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the appendage includes a thigh. 
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 9 , additionally comprising: placing an article into the holding mechanism. 
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the user is a human.