Abstract: A lanyard breakaway connector used for mounting on opposite ends of a lanyard. The lanyard is received around a neck of a user. The breakaway connector is used for releasably securing together opposite ends of the lanyard. When the ends of the lanyard are placed in tension, the connector quickly releases thus preventing injury to the user. The breakaway connector includes a first connector member and a second connector member. The two connector members are identical in structure. The first member includes a first housing and the second member includes a second housing. The first and second housings include spikes therein for engaging and holding the opposite ends of the lanyard. Extending outwardly from an opposite end of the first housing is a first ball arm with a first ball mounted thereon and a parallel first socket arm with channel and hole therein.

Abstract: Eyewear and information holder for holding eyewear and information next to a user of the holder. The holder includes an elongated strap having a first end and a second end. The first end is attached to one end of a first flexible retainer. The second end is attached to one end of a second flexible retainer. The first and second retainers include a stud opening and a temple member opening. When the holder is used for holding eyewear, the temple member openings are adapted for receiving a first and a second temple member therethrough of a pair of eyeglasses. A first and a second advertising piece with an attachment stud on the back of each piece are secured next to the sides of the retainers with the attachment stud received through the stud openings. When the holder is used for holding the various types of information, the temple member openings are adapted for receiving a first and a second engagement arm of a connector device.