Lanyard with pocket

Abstract

A lanyard includes at least one portion around its perimeter configured to securely hold an item such as, for example, a writing implement for easy and ready access. In particular, the lanyard may include at least one loop portion through which the writing implement, or device, may be inserted. Various techniques for securing the writing implement, or device, within the loop are contemplated. Additionally, the attachment of safety equipment to the lanyard improves its versatility as well.

1 .  1 . A lanyard comprising:
 a first half extending from a respective first end to a respective second end;   a second half extending from a respective first end to a respective second end, wherein said respective first ends are coupled together and respective second ends are coupled together to form a loop; and   a first pocket attached to said first half, said first pocket having a major axis extending in a direction substantially similar to a direction in which said first half extends.   
   
   
       2 . The lanyard of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a second pocket attached to said second half, said second pocket having a major axis extending in a direction substantially similar to a direction in which said second half extends.   
   
   
       3 . The lanyard of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a break-away coupling connecting respective first ends of the first half and second half.   
   
   
       4 . The lanyard of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a clip coupled to a portion of the lanyard where the respective second ends of the first half and second half are coupled together.   
   
   
       5 . The lanyard of  claim 4 , further comprising:
 a retractable connector configured to couple the clip to the portion of the lanyard.   
   
   
       6 . The lanyard of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 an anchor having a tether with a first connector and a second connector, wherein the first connector is configured to attach to a portion of the lanyard proximate to where the respective second ends of the first half and second half are coupled together and the second connector configured to attach to an article of clothing.   
   
   
       7 . The lanyard of  claim 6 , wherein the second connector is configured to attach to a button on the article of clothing. 
   
   
       8 . The lanyard of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a first eyeglass retainer apparatus attached to the first half; and   a second eyeglass retainer apparatus attached to the second half.   
   
   
       9 . The lanyard of  claim 8 , wherein the first eyeglass retainer apparatus and the second eyeglass retainer apparatus are detachable from the lanyard. 
   
   
       10 . The lanyard of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a first hearing protection apparatus attached to the first half; and   a second hearing protection apparatus attached to the second half.   
   
   
       11 . The lanyard of  claim 10 , wherein the first hearing protection apparatus and the second hearing protection apparatus are detachable from the lanyard. 
   
   
       12 . The lanyard of  claim 1 , wherein the first pocket comprises a cylindrical tube, attached to the first half along an outside edge of the first pocket, and open at both ends of the cylindrical tube. 
   
   
       13 . The lanyard of  claim 1 , wherein the first pocket comprises a cylindrical tube, attached to the first half along an outside edge of the first pocket, the cylindrical tube being open at a bottom end and closed at a top end. 
   
   
       14 . The lanyard of  claim 1 , wherein the first pocket comprises a cylindrical tube, attached to the first half along an outside edge of the first pocket, the cylindrical tube being closed at a bottom end and open at a top end. 
   
   
       15 . The lanyard of  claim 14 , wherein the bottom end comprises a flap that is moveable to cover and uncover the bottom end. 
   
   
       16 . The lanyard of  claim 1 , wherein the first half includes a ring located between the respective first end and respective second end of the first half. 
   
   
       17 . The lanyard of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 an adapter located proximate to where the respective second ends of the first half and second half are coupled together and configured to receive attachments for the lanyard.   
   
   
       18 . The lanyard of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the first half comprises one of a hook material or a loop material of a hook-and-loop coupling system. 
   
   
       19 . The lanyard of  claim 1 , wherein the first pocket is attached to the first half via a hook-and-loop coupling system. 
   
   
       20 . A lanyard comprising:
 a first half extending from a respective first end to a respective second end;   a second half extending from a respective first end to a respective second end, wherein said respective first ends are coupled together and respective second ends are coupled together to form a loop;   a first pocket attached to said first half, said first pocket having a major axis extending in a direction substantially similar to a direction in which said first half extends;   a second pocket attached to said second half, said second pocket having a major axis extending in a direction substantially similar to a direction in which said second half extends;   a first eyeglass retainer apparatus attached to the first half;   a second eyeglass retainer apparatus attached to the second half;   a first hearing protection apparatus attached to the first half; and   a second hearing protection apparatus attached to the second half.