Accessory holder

Abstract

A holder for a portable item example mobile phone, comprising an attachment device and a holding device linked by a resilient member. The holder comprises non-slip material and is shaped to securely retain the portable item in the holder whilst allowing the item to remain operable.

1 . A holder for a small item example mobile phone, comprising
 an attachment device and   a holding device linked by a resilient member,   said item being securely mounted in said holding device wherein said holding device is formed from a non-slip material and is shaped so as to maximise the security of the holding device.   
     
     
         2 . A holder in accordance with  claim 1  wherein the holding device comprises a body capable of remaining in contact with a surface of an item and a band capable of resiliently contacting the periphery of an item to hold it securely. 
     
     
         3 . A holder in accordance with  claim 1  wherein the holding device comprises a substantially shield-shaped body of non-slip material for contacting with a portion of a small item to be held and further comprises a band of non-slip material for wrapping around a portion of a small item to be held so that said small item is securely retained. 
     
     
         4 . A holder in accordance with  claim 1  wherein the holder comprises non-slip and resilient material which is capable of holding a variety of shapes and sizes of item by temporarily distorting to receive an item and subsequently reverting to a substantially original configuration to securely hold said item. 
     
     
         5 . A holder in accordance with  claim 1  wherein the configuration of the holding device counteracts bias of the item within the holder by gripping the periphery of the item with the resilient non-slip band and providing further stabilisation and grip by the non-slip surface area of the shield-shaped body remaining contactable with a surface of the item. 
     
     
         6 . A holder in accordance with  claim 1  wherein the holding device further comprises an additional supporting component extending from the shield-shaped body, for contacting a portion of the item being held to further counteract bias of the item within the holder by providing an elongated non-slip surface capable of contacting a surface of the item and extending the contact surface area of non-slip material available for contacting with an item. 
     
     
         7 . A holder in accordance with  claim 1  wherein the holder is configured to allow an item to be securely retained whilst still allowing for the item to be operable within the confines of the holder. 
     
     
         8 . A holder in accordance with  claim 1  wherein the attachment device comprises a clip for attaching the holder to an item of clothing, a bag or other suitable item. 
     
     
         9 . A holder in accordance with  claim 1  wherein the resilient member comprises a coil. 
     
     
         10 . A holder in accordance with  claim 1  wherein the resilient member comprises a cord. 
     
     
         11 . A holder in accordance with  claim 1  wherein at least a portion of the holder comprises silicone. 
     
     
         12 . (canceled) 
     
     
         13 . A holder in accordance with  claim 2  wherein the holding device comprises a substantially shield-shaped body of non-slip material for contacting with a portion of a small item to be held and further comprises a band of non-slip material for wrapping around a portion of a small item to be held so that said small item is securely retained. 
     
     
         14 . A holder in accordance with  claim 2  wherein the holder comprises non-slip and resilient material which is capable of holding a variety of shapes and sizes of item by temporarily distorting to receive an item and subsequently reverting to a substantially original configuration to securely hold said item. 
     
     
         15 . A holder in accordance with  claim 3  wherein the holder comprises non-slip and resilient material which is capable of holding a variety of shapes and sizes of item by temporarily distorting to receive an item and subsequently reverting to a substantially original configuration to securely hold said item. 
     
     
         16 . A holder in accordance with  claim 2  wherein the configuration of the holding device counteracts bias of the item within the holder by gripping the periphery of the item with the resilient non-slip band and providing further stabilisation and grip by the non-slip surface area of the shield-shaped body remaining contactable with a surface of the item. 
     
     
         17 . A holder in accordance with  claim 3  wherein the configuration of the holding device counteracts bias of the item within the holder by gripping the periphery of the item with the resilient non-slip band and providing further stabilisation and grip by the non-slip surface area of the shield-shaped body remaining contactable with a surface of the item. 
     
     
         18 . A holder in accordance with  claim 4  wherein the configuration of the holding device counteracts bias of the item within the holder by gripping the periphery of the item with the resilient non-slip band and providing further stabilisation and grip by the non-slip surface area of the shield-shaped body remaining contactable with a surface of the item. 
     
     
         19 . A holder in accordance with  claim 2  wherein the holding device further comprises an additional supporting component extending from the shield-shaped body, for contacting a portion of the item being held to further counteract bias of the item within the holder by providing an elongated non-slip surface capable of contacting a surface of the item and extending the contact surface area of non-slip material available for contacting with an item. 
     
     
         20 . A holder in accordance with  claim 3  wherein the holding device further comprises an additional supporting component extending from the shield-shaped body, for contacting a portion of the item being held to further counteract bias of the item within the holder by providing an elongated non-slip surface capable of contacting a surface of the item and extending the contact surface area of non-slip material available for contacting with an item. 
     
     
         21 . A holder in accordance with  claim 4  wherein the holding device further comprises an additional supporting component extending from the shield-shaped body, for contacting a portion of the item being held to further counteract bias of the item within the holder by providing an elongated non-slip surface capable of contacting a surface of the item and extending the contact surface area of non-slip material available for contacting with an item.