Abstract: A flexible support and carrier assembly for supporting an associated accessory is shown having a plurality of sequentially arranged body-like segments, the segments being arranged with respect to each other for articulated motion as between adjacent segments, the plurality of sequentially arranged body-like segments define an elongated articulated structure having first and second ends, a spring operatively carried by the articulated structure resiliently resists while permitting articulated motion as between adjacent segments to occur in a first direction of articulation, the spring also resiliently urges the adjacent segments to experience articulated motion in a second direction of articulation opposite to the first direction, and guard portions carried at least by certain of the segments, the guard portions functioning to prevent the unintentional incursion of unrelated objects into spaces between the adjacent segments when experiencing articulation.

Abstract: A flexible support and carrier assembly for supporting an associated accessory is shown as having a plurality of sequentially arranged body-like segments, the segments are arranged with respect to each other for articulated motion as between adjacent segments, the plurality of sequentially arranged body-like segments define an elongated articulated structure having first and second ends, a spring operatively carried by the articulated structure resiliently resists while permitting articulated motion as between adjacent segments to occur in a first direction of articulation, the spring also resiliently urges the adjacent segments to experience articulated motion in a second direction of articulation opposite to the first direction.