Modular and Convertible Straps and Accessories

Abstract

A kit comprises one or more modular strap segments. Strap segments each comprise one or more end connectors and one or more strap lengths attached to each other with one or more loop connectors. Each end connector comprises a gate sized to accommodate attaching the connector to other items and strap lengths. Preferably, the gate is a spring loaded pivoting door, and the outer perimeter of the end connector is substantially smooth. Each strap length comprises strap material of any length or width and optional embellishments. Loop connectors can be integral with the material or can be attached to the material such that strap material has a loop at one end or at each end. Directly or with additional intermediary connectors, strap segments can be connected with other strap segments in series or parallel to create a modular strap of any length, configuration, or arrangement desired.

1 . A modular strap kit comprising one or more modular strap segments wherein each strap segment comprises:
 a. one or more end connectors wherein each end connector comprises a gate and wherein the end connector and gate substantially form a continuous and smooth outer perimeter when the gate is in the closed position; and   b. one or more strap lengths configured to be removably securable to one or more end connectors with one or more loop connectors.   
     
     
         2 . The modular strap kit of  claim 1  further comprising one or more intermediary connectors configured to be removably securable to one or more end connectors. 
     
     
         3 . The modular strap kit of  claim 1  wherein each strap segment comprises:
 a. a strap length comprising a first end and a second end; 
 b. a first loop connector positioned at the first end of the strap length; 
 c. a second loop connector positioned at the second end of the strap length; 
 d. a first end connector configured to be removably securable to the first loop connector; and 
 e. a second end connector configured to be removably securable to the second loop connector. 
 
     
     
         4 . The modular strap kit of  claim 1  wherein the gate comprises a spring loaded pivoting gate. 
     
     
         5 . The modular strap kit of  claim 4  wherein the gate is biased in a closed position and wherein the gate displaces toward the center of the end connector when opened. 
     
     
         6 . The modular strap kit of  claim 1  wherein each strap length comprises decorative embellishments. 
     
     
         7 . The modular strap kit of  claim 6  wherein the decorative embellishments comprise beads. 
     
     
         8 . The modular strap kit of  claim 7  wherein each strap length further comprises beading wire, a first loop connector fixedly attached to the beading wire, and second loop connector fixedly attached to the beading wire and wherein the beads are positioned along the beading wire between the first loop connector and second loop connector. 
     
     
         9 . The modular strap kit of  claim 1  comprising two or more strap segments wherein each strap segment is configured to be removably securable to the other strap segments in a serial or parallel configuration. 
     
     
         10 . The modular strap kit of  claim 9  further comprising one or more intermediary connectors configured to be removably securable to any of the end connectors. 
     
     
         11 . The modular strap kit of  claim 9  comprising a first strap segment, a second strap segment, and a third strap segment wherein each strap segment is configured to be removably securable to any of the other strap segments in a serial or parallel configuration. 
     
     
         12 . The modular strap kit of  claim 11  further comprising a first intermediary connector and a second intermediary connector, wherein each of the first and second intermediary connectors is configured to be removably securable to any of the end connectors. 
     
     
         13 . The modular strap kit of  claim 11  further comprising a fourth strap segment configured to be removably securable to any of the first, second, or third strap segments in a serial or parallel configuration. 
     
     
         14 . The modular strap kit of  claim 13  further comprising a first intermediary connector, a second intermediary connector, and a third intermediary connector, wherein each of the first, second, and third intermediary connectors is configured to be removably securable to any of the end connectors. 
     
     
         15 . The modular strap kit of  claim 1  wherein the one or more end connectors are each sized to cooperate with a receptacle on a garment. 
     
     
         16 . The modular strap kit of  claim 15  wherein the one or more strap lengths are each between 15 and 17 inches in length. 
     
     
         17 . The modular strap kit of  claim 1  wherein the one or more end connectors are each sized to cooperate components of a horses bridle. 
     
     
         18 . The modular strap kit of  claim 9  wherein the two or more strap segments comprise strap segments of varying lengths. 
     
     
         19 . The modular strap kit of  claim 9  wherein the two or more end connectors comprise end connectors of varying size or shape. 
     
     
         20 . A modular strap kit comprising:
 a. a first modular strap segment comprising:
 i. a first strap length comprising a first set of decorative embellishments, a first end and a second end; 
 ii. a first loop connector positioned at the first end of the first strap length; 
 iii. a second loop connector positioned at the second end of the first strap length; 
 iv. a first end connector configured to be removably securable to the first loop connector comprising a first spring-loaded gate along the perimeter wherein the first end connector is sized to cooperate with a receptacle on a garment and wherein the first end connector and first gate substantially form a continuous and smooth outer perimeter when the first gate is in the closed position; and 
 v. a second end connector configured to be removably securable to the second loop connector comprising a second spring-loaded gate along the perimeter wherein the second end connector is sized to cooperate with a receptacle on a garment and wherein the second end connector and second gate substantially form a continuous and smooth outer perimeter when the second gate is in the closed position; 
   b. a second modular strap segment comprising:
 i. a second strap length comprising a first set of decorative embellishments, a first end and a second end; 
 ii. a third loop connector positioned at the first end of the second strap length; 
 iii. a fourth loop connector positioned at the second end of the second strap length; 
 iv. a third end connector configured to be removably securable to the third loop connector comprising a third spring-loaded gate along the perimeter wherein the third end connector is sized to cooperate with a receptacle on a garment and wherein the third end connector and third gate substantially form a continuous and smooth outer perimeter when the third gate is in the closed position; and 
 v. a fourth end connector configured to be removably securable to the fourth loop connector comprising a fourth spring-loaded gate along the perimeter wherein the fourth end connector is sized to cooperate with a receptacle on a garment and wherein the fourth end connector and fourth gate substantially form a continuous and smooth outer perimeter when the fourth gate is in the closed position; and 
   c. one or more intermediary connectors configured to be removably securable to one or more of the first, second, third, or fourth end connectors.