Modular utility tool

Abstract

A modular utility tool can include a rigid link element and a flexible strap that is removably securable to the link element. The link element can include a plurality of studs shaped to mate with apertures defined through the flexible strap so that a plurality of constructs can be formed. One or more magnets can be disposed in the rigid link element and/or the flexible strap.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A modular utility tool, comprising:
 a flexible strap, comprising an elongated body in a longitudinal direction that includes a plurality of apertures defined therethrough perpendicular to the longitudinal direction; and   a link, comprising a plurality of strap attachment studs,   wherein each of the strap attachment studs comprises a neck portion and an enlarged head portion,   wherein the head portion defines a diameter greater than the neck diameter and greater than a diameter of the apertures defined through the flexible strap.   
     
     
         2 . The modular utility tool of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated body of the flexible strap comprises a series of adjacently-disposed donut-shaped portions that are connected on opposing sides with an adjacent donut portion, and wherein the plurality of apertures are defined as holes centered in each donut-shaped portion. 
     
     
         3 . The modular utility tool of  claim 1 , wherein the flexible strap comprises a plurality of magnets disposed inside of the strap, wherein each of the plurality of magnets is disposed in one of the donut-shaped portions. 
     
     
         4 . The modular utility tool of  claim 1 , wherein the link comprises a rigid planar plate, and wherein the strap attachment studs each protrude from a common planar side of the rigid planar plate. 
     
     
         5 . The modular utility tool of  claim 1 , wherein one or more magnets are disposed in the link. 
     
     
         6 . The modular utility tool of  claim 5 , wherein each of the one or more magnets is disposed within a respective one of the strap attachment studs. 
     
     
         7 . The modular utility tool of  claim 6 , wherein an outermost surface of each of the strap attachment studs is planar. 
     
     
         8 . The modular utility tool of  claim 1 :
 wherein the link comprises a plate, including a four corner portions,   wherein one of the strap attachment studs is disposed on each of the four corner portions and each strap attachment stud protrudes from a common one of the opposing broad sides of the plate, and   wherein an aperture is defined through the plate in a location centered between the strap attachment studs.   
     
     
         9 . The modular utility tool of  claim 8 , wherein the aperture has rounded corners. 
     
     
         10 . The modular utility tool of  claim 8 , wherein the rectangular aperture is sized to allow the flexible strap to pass therethrough. 
     
     
         11 . The modular utility tool of  claim 1 , wherein the head portion of each of the strap attachment studs comprises a longitudinally inward facing side and a longitudinally outward facing side when viewed from a rear side of the modular utility tool, wherein the inward facing side is more elongated than the outward side. 
     
     
         12 . The modular utility tool of  claim 11 , wherein the inward facing side defines a flat distal surface connected to a base via a pair of adjacent facets on both an upper side and a lower side thereof, and wherein a width of the inward facing side narrows as it extends from the base towards the flat distal surface. 
     
     
         13 . The modular utility tool of  claim 12 , wherein the outward facing side shares a common base with the inward facing side and tapers as it extends to a distal outward surface via a pair of linear sidewalls. 
     
     
         14 . The modular utility tool of  claim 13 , wherein, in a top elevation view, the head portion of each of the strap attachment studs has a thickest portion at a midline and taper thinner toward the respective flat distal surface and distal outward surface.