Object locators

Abstract

Provided is an object locator that comprises a bent rod-shaped first member having opposed first and second end portions that are not urged against each other. The object locator further comprises a second member that is substantially permanently and flexibly engaged to the first end portion of the bent rod-shaped first member. The object locator further comprises a pouch that is configured for holding a mobile device. The pouch includes a close form element that substantially permanently and flexibly engages the second member. The bent rod-shaped first member incorporates a bent interior region between the first and second end portions. The first and second end portions are configured to allow the bent interior region to hang from or clasp an edge. The second end portion of the bent rod-shaped first member is configured for affixation of an ornament.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . An object locator comprising, in combination:
 a) a bent rod-shaped first member having a first end portion and a second end portion that are opposed to each other and that are not urged against each other;   b) a second member that is substantially permanently and flexibly engaged to the first end portion; and   c) a pouch that is configured for holding a mobile device, wherein the pouch includes a closed form element that substantially permanently and flexibly engages the second member, wherein   said bent rod-shaped first member incorporates a bent interior region between said first end portion and said second end portion,   said first end portion and said second end portion are configured to allow said bent interior region to hang from or clasp an edge, and   said second end portion of said bent rod-shaped first member is configured for affixation of an ornament.   
     
     
         2 . The object locator of  claim 1 , wherein the object locator further comprises the ornament, and wherein the ornament is directly and permanently fixed to the second end portion of the bent rod-shaped first member. 
     
     
         3 . The object locator of  claim 1 , wherein the object locator further comprises the ornament, wherein the second end portion of the bent rod-shaped first member comprises an enlarged portion and wherein the ornament is directly and permanently fixed to the enlarged portion. 
     
     
         4 . The object locator of  claim 3 , wherein the enlarged portion comprises a solid face to which a portion of the ornament is directly and permanently fixed. 
     
     
         5 . The object locator of  claim 3 , wherein the enlarged portion comprises a solid face to which a portion of the ornament is soldered. 
     
     
         6 . The object locator of  claim 1 , wherein the object locator further comprises the ornament, and wherein the ornament is directly and permanently fixed to the second end portion of the bent rod-shaped first member. 
     
     
         7 . The object locator of  claim 1 , wherein the object locator further comprises the ornament, and wherein the ornament is soldered to the first end portion of the bent rod-shaped first member. 
     
     
         8 . The object locator of  claim 1 , wherein the object locator further comprises the ornament, wherein the ornament forms a part of the second end portion of the bent rod-shaped first member. 
     
     
         9 . The object locator of  claim 1 , wherein the bent rod-shaped first member and the second member each independently comprise a material selected from the group consisting of metal and plastic. 
     
     
         10 . The object locator of  claim 1 , wherein the bent rod-shaped first member and the second member each independently comprise gold, silver, steel, nickel, aluminum, an alloy thereof, or any combination thereof. 
     
     
         11 . The object locator of  claim 1 , wherein the bent rod-shaped first member and the second member are each made of metal. 
     
     
         12 . The object locator of  claim 1 , wherein the bent rod-shaped first member and the second member are each plated with a metal. 
     
     
         13 . The object locator of  claim 1 , wherein the edge is an upper edge of a side panel of a bag-like purse. 
     
     
         14 . The object locator of  claim 13 , wherein the bag-like purse is a purse, a backpack, or a briefcase. 
     
     
         15 . The object locator of  claim 1 , wherein the bent interior region is u-shaped. 
     
     
         16 . The object locator of  claim 1 , wherein the bent rod-shaped first member is characterized by a cross-sectional bounding shape that is circular or ovoid. 
     
     
         17 . The object locator of  claim 1 , wherein the bent rod-shaped first member is characterized by a cross-sectional bounding shape having an arcuate edge. 
     
     
         18 . The object locator of  claim 1 , wherein
 the first end portion of the bent rod-shaped first member comprises a hook or first ring that substantially permanently and flexibly engaging with the second member; and   the second member comprises a closed form clasp or second ring.   
     
     
         19 . The object locator of  claim 18 , wherein the closed form clasp or second ring is rotatably fixed to a u-shaped element of the second member, wherein the u-shaped element is substantially permanently and flexibly engaged with the hook or first ring. 
     
     
         20 . The object locator of  claim 18 , wherein the closed form clasp or second ring is substantially permanently and flexibly engaged with the hook or first ring. 
     
     
         21 . The object locator of  claim 18 , wherein the closed form clasp or second ring is engaged with a closed form member, wherein the closed form member is substantially permanently and flexibly engaged with the hook or first ring. 
     
     
         22 . The object locator of  claim 18 , wherein the closed form clasp or second ring is engaged with a closed form member, wherein the closed form member is an intermediate ring that is substantially permanently and flexibly engaged with the hook or first ring. 
     
     
         23 . The object locator of  claim 18 , wherein the closed form clasp or second ring is engaged with a chain, wherein the chain is substantially permanently and flexibly engaged with the hook or first ring. 
     
     
         24 . The object locator of  claim 18 , wherein the closed form clasp or second ring is engaged with a first interlocking closed form member in a plurality of interlocking closed form members, wherein a second interlocking closed form member in the plurality of interlocking closed form member is substantially permanently and flexibly engaged with the hook or first ring. 
     
     
         25 . The object locator of  claim 24 , wherein a closed form member in the plurality of interlocking closed form members is a ring, an oval, a polygon, or a star-shape. 
     
     
         26 . The object locator of  claim 1 , wherein the pouch comprise a neoprene sleeve with a microfiber lining, and wherein the pouch is configured to hold and store a portable device. 
     
     
         27 . An object locator comprising, in combination:
 a) a bent rod-shaped first member having a first end portion and a second end portion that are opposed to each other and that are not urged against each other; and   b) a pouch that is configured for holding a mobile device, wherein the pouch includes a closed form element that substantially permanently and flexibly engages the first end portion, wherein   the bent rod-shaped first member incorporates a bent interior region between the first end portion and the second end portion,   the first end portion and the second end portion are configured to allow the bent interior region to hang from or clasp an edge, and   the second end portion of the bent rod-shaped first member is configured for affixation of an ornament.