Leash Pocket

Abstract

The present invention is an article holder tailored to the needs of surfers and bodyboarders such that the invention can be easily connected to an already existing surf leash, or permanently connected to the surf leash. The article holder may contain a hook and loop material for secure fastening to either end of the surf leash. The article holder contains a hollow member which will allow the passage of the leash through the center providing an alternate means to ensure secure mating to the surf leash. The article holder allows for secure storage during activity through a closure device on the outer side of the hollow member. The article holder being made of flexible material can a mechanical toggle on an elastic piece to tighten the ends of the hollow member around the surf leash.

1 . A means for securing at least one object within a protective pocket attached to a leash comprising:
 a contiguous hollow member, including a protective pocket, for encasing at least a portion of said leash;   a securing member for securing said contiguous hollow member along said leash; and   said contiguous hollow member functionally attached to said securing member.   
     
     
         2 . The means for securing at least one object within a protective pocket along a leash of  claim 1  wherein said securing member comprises a hook material on one side and a loop material on the other side. 
     
     
         3 . The means for securing at least one object within a protective pocket along a leash of  claim 1  wherein said contiguous hollow member is made of fabric. 
     
     
         4 . The means for securing at least one object within a protective pocket along a leash of  claim 2  wherein said contiguous hollow member is made of expandable fabric. 
     
     
         5 . The means for securing at least one object within a protective pocket along a leash of  claim 1  wherein said contiguous hollow member being attached to said securing member running the full length of said hollow contiguous member. 
     
     
         6 . The means for securing at least one object within a protective pocket along a leash of  claim 1  wherein said contiguous hollow member being attached to said securing member at only an end of said securing member. 
     
     
         7 . The means for securing at least one object within a protective pocket along a leash of  claim 1  wherein said contiguous hollow member comprises an expandable pouch. 
     
     
         8 . The means for securing at least one object within a protective pocket along a leash of  claim 7  wherein said expandable pouch comprises a means to tighten the pouch at various locations. 
     
     
         9 . The means for securing at least one object within a protective pocket along a leash of  claim 7  wherein said expandable pouch comprises of multiple layers of fabric closed off at the ends, containing a closeable access port. 
     
     
         10 . The means for securing at least one object within a protective pocket along a leash of  claim 7  wherein said expandable pouch comprises a loop of material or rope for attaching and securing objects. 
     
     
         11 . The means for securing at least one object within a protective pocket along a leash of  claim 7  wherein said expandable pouch comprises a closure device made of a zipper. 
     
     
         12 . The means for securing at least one object within a protective pocket along a leash of  claim 7  wherein said expandable pouch comprises a closure device made of hook and loop material.