Clutch strap for securing small items

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Description

FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of a first embodiment of a clutch strap for securing small items. The strap includes two loop holders for holding small objects, e.g., sunglasses and the like.

FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of the first embodiment of a clutch strap for securing small items.

FIG. 3 illustrates a back view of a clutch strap for securing small items. The back of the strap includes a slit which provides a pocket for holding small objects, e.g., pens and pencils, inside the strap.

FIG. 4 illustrates a left side view of the first embodiment of a clutch strap for securing small items.

FIG. 5 illustrates a right side view of the first embodiment of a clutch strap for securing small items.

FIG. 6 illustrates a top view of a clutch strap for securing small items.

FIG. 7 illustrates a bottom view of a clutch strap for securing small items.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged perspective view of a fastener used to secure the strap to the item to be held.

FIG. 9 is an enlarged perspective view of a fastener of FIG. 8 in an unlatched position.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the strap of FIG. 3 attached to a small item, i.e., a cell phone; and,

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the strap of FIG. 3 attached to a small item, i.e., a cell phone, illustrating one fastener that is latched and one fastener that is unlatched.

Broken lines representing the attached device are included for the purpose of illustrating environment and form no part of the claimed invention.

The broken away symbols in the drawings indicate that any portion of the article beyond what is shown forms no part of the claimed design.

The fastening elements are shown detached and enlarged for ease and clarity of illustration.

Claims

An ornamental design for a clutch strap for securing small items, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D859842
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 28, 2018
Date of Patent: Sep 17, 2019
Inventor: Kristina D. Frank (Marietta, GA)
Primary Examiner: Holly H Baynham
Application Number: 29/642,248
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D3/327; D3/318