Abstract: An attachment device, which can be used in conjunction with an x-ray system, is provided including a clasp having a bracket configured to support an object in the clasp and a flap configured to retain the object in the clasp, the flap being further configured to automatically return the clasp to a closed position from both an inward-opening and an outward-opening position, and a mount attached to the clasp for affixing the clasp to a surface. A method of attaching an object to a surface is also provided including pushing the object into a clasp of an attachment device mounted to the surface, the clasp having a bracket configured to support the object in the clasp and a flap configured to retain the object in the clasp, the flap being further configured to automatically return the clasp to a closed position from an inward-opening position resulting from the object being pushed into the clasp.