Abstract: An adjustable pouch comprising a nonrigid inner sheet folded in a generally U-shaped arrangement defining a front side and a rear side connected by a bottom portion; a nonrigid outer sheet secured around an outer surface of said inner sheet; a plurality of strap receiving channels extending between said inner sheet and said outer sheet on said rear side; a plurality of non-elastic nonrigid straps extending outward from a perimeter edge of said outer sheet on said front side, wherein said straps are received in said strap receiving channels; a binding cord interconnecting a distal end portion of each said strap between said inner sheet and said outer sheet; a first sidewall insert carried by said straps on a first side; and, a second sidewall insert carried by said straps on a second side opposite said first side.

Abstract: An adjustable container carrying strap structure includes a strip-shaped carrying strap and a container sleeving assembly. The strip-shaped carrying strap includes a first end, a second end, and a carrying strap body. The container sleeving assembly includes two sleeve ropes and an adjusting element, where each sleeve rope includes a first rope end, a second rope end, and a rope body, the first rope end of each sleeve rope is connected to the first end, the second rope end of each sleeve rope is connected to the second end, and the adjusting element is assembled on the two rope bodies of the two sleeve ropes, so that the adjusting element, the two rope bodies, and the first end of the strip-shaped carrying strap encircle a container sleeving hole. The adjusting element can slide relatively along the two rope bodies so as to adjust the size of the container sleeving hole.

Abstract: The present invention describes an adjustable holder used primarily to secure substantially cylindrical objects to the person, clothing, or gear of a user. For the preferred embodiment, the holder is a substantially cylindrical casing comprising: a substantially curved front wall, the substantially curved front wall further comprising two portions and a helical opening, where the helical opening separates the two portions of the substantially curved front wall; an opposing back wall; a closed bottom end; an open top end; and an interior compartment wherein the substantially curved front wall is connected to the opposing back wall, the closed bottom is connected to both the substantially curved front wall and the opposing back wall, and the substantially curved front wall, the opposing back wall, and the closed bottom collectively form the interior compartment; and wherein the two portions of the substantially curved front wall are connected by the fastener.

Abstract: The wrist worn cup holder may be adapted to attach to a human extremity via an arm strap and to hold a beverage container adjacent to the human extremity via a beverage ring. The beverage ring may change its orientation relative to the arm strap by rotating at a swivel bearing as the human extremity is moved such that the beverage container remains upright. As non-limiting examples, the human extremity may be a wrist or an upper arm. Use of the wrist worn cup holder may free the user's hands for other tasks. The arm strap may comprise a stiffener for support, a flexible band for tension, and a first grip pad to prevent slippage. The flexible band may open for donning and removal. The beverage ring can comprise a second grip pad to prevent slippage of the beverage container and to prevent scratches.

Abstract: Systems for holding tactical gear, such as firearm magazines, weapons, etc., and for connecting such holders to a harness are described and may include a carrier, and an accessory holder that is configured to attach to the carrier. The carrier and/or the accessory holder may be formed from substantially rigid materials, such as plastic or the like, and may be configured to be easily attached and detached from one another, using preconfigured, integral connectors. The connectors may be configured to resist rotation of the carrier and accessory holder with respect to each other, and/or to secure the accessory holder at a fixed angle with respect to the carrier. The accessory holder may also include flanges, surface treatments, or other features, that assist in holding the accessory in the holder.

Abstract: An apparatus enabling maintaining a small electronic device is provided. The apparatus includes a base and a loop attached to the base. The loop has a length, and the loop is joined to the base at a first position at approximately 6.25 percent of the length from a first end and further joined to the base at a second position approximately 18.75 percent of the length from the first end. The loop includes an unbound section of approximately 68.75 percent of the length and the loop is further joined to the base at a third position proximate the first end.

Abstract: A body harness device for carrying a container and supporting a variety of tools thereon. The device includes a harness having a belt adjustably secured to a first shoulder strap and a second shoulder strap. The device further includes a container strap that is removably secured between the front sections of the shoulder straps. The belt and shoulder straps include fasteners, such as clips, hooks, magnets, and D-rings, for attaching a variety of tools to the harness. In this way, a user reduces the amount of trips needed in order to obtain necessary tools for painting and the like, while allowing the tools to be conveniently accessed. The device further allows the user to carry the tools and container hands-free, therefore enabling the user to hold himself or herself in a stable position while on a ladder, scaffold, rooftop and the like.

Abstract: A brace comprises one or more panels having an aperture or slit that is at least partially defined by a first portion and a second portion. Each panel can couple with a lateral support that is configured to wrap around a portion of a wearer's body. One or both of the first and second portions can comprise an arc that is configured to prevent a twisting of the panel when the brace is tightened around a wearer. One or both of the first and second portions can additionally or alternatively comprise a plurality of protrusions configured to interact with a portion of a lateral support to thereby assist in maintaining a vertical position of the lateral support with respect to the panel.

Abstract: A hydrating system including a pressurized reservoir configured to hold a volume of liquid; and a hydration delivery attachment that is operably coupled to the pressurized reservoir. The hydrating system also may include a base for supporting the pressurized reservoir. The base is configured to releasably secure to an appendage.

Abstract: A size adjustable, hands-free carrying apparatus includes an attachment member having opposed first and second ends and opposed first and second side edges. A wrap assembly includes first and second strap members constructed of a flexible material attached to the side edges of the attachment member, respectively, and extending away in opposing directions. A back side of the first strap includes a hook material while a front side of the second strap includes a complementary loop material. The carrying apparatus includes a lanyard having a first end releasably coupled to the first end of the attachment member and a second end forming a loop configured to selectively hang from the neck of a person. The straps of the wrap assembly may be wrapped securely around an article such that the article may be suspended from a person's neck by the lanyard.

Abstract: A device for carrying bottles includes a holding ring (2), in whose interior a container, in particular a bottle or a can (beverage can), can be accommodated. An annular loop (3) is assigned to the holding ring (2). The lower loop-like area (4) can be rubberized on the inside and can hold the container from below. The upper loop-like area (5) of the annular loop (3) is used to carry the device (1) together with the container in the hand or placed over a shoulder of a user. The annular loop (3) is firmly connected in an area (7) to the holding ring (2); conversely, another area (8) of the annular loop (3) opposite to the fastened area (7) can be moved relative to the holding ring (2) (arrow 9).

Abstract: A method of spraying a posterior portion of a human person includes disposing an aerosol container in an aerosol container receiving bay of a strap-based aerosol delivery assembly. The aerosol container has product therein and a dispensing button. The aerosol delivery assembly includes: the aerosol container receiving bay having a fixed length perimeter; left and right grip sections disposed on opposing lateral sides of the aerosol container receiving bay. The method includes disposing the aerosol delivery assembly such that the aerosol container receiving bay is disposed posteriorly relative to the person, and while so positioned, dispensing product from the aerosol container toward the person's posterior by pulling the left and right grip sections away from each other, so that a vertical height of the aerosol container receiving bay is decreased to thereby depress the dispensing button of the aerosol container. Related assemblies are also disclosed.

Abstract: A water bottle strap carrier that includes a longitudinal strap, an upper latitudinal strap, and a lower latitudinal strap allows the users to easily grip and pickup a five gallon water bottle. The longitudinal strap restricts the vertical movement of the water bottle while the upper and lower latitudinal straps restricts the horizontal movement of the water bottle. A first and a second handle of the longitudinal strap are positioned above the water bottle providing griping areas for the users, and the rest of the water bottle strap carrier is positioned below the first and second handle as a harness around the water bottle.

Abstract: A wearable cup holder arrangement permits a wearer to secure a drink cup or bottle to the leg, either above or below the knee, to hold the container while seated or standing. A holder body or shell has a receptacle for the drink container, with a pair of L-shaped slots extending on the back and bottom. A strap passes through these slots and then secures around the wearer's leg. The L-shaped slots allow the strap to be positioned at the back side or the bottom of the shell. In one alternative, pivot hardware holds the shell to the strap, and allows rotation of 90 degrees.

Abstract: A device to assist in the feeding of an infant from a bottle comprising a shoulder support pad shaped like a figure eight comprised of a washable material including a nonskid on the underside having ridges and valleys. A baby bottle holder is rotatably attached near one end of said shoulder support band. The caregiver can hold and support an infant in one arm and hand greatly reducing the effort required to feed an infant milk from a baby bottle.

Abstract: A scent dispenser includes a holder member that is removably attached to the back side and heel of a hunter's boot and has curved arms disposed at each side thereof, the holder attached to the boot by an elastic cord that extends from one arm, over the vamp portion of the boot, and is releasably attached to the other arm. The back side of the holder removably holds a scent containing bottle in an inverted position at the rear portion of the boot, the bottle having a cap with a sponge that extends a distance below the bottom of the boot heel to engage the ground surface and is compressed to deposit an amount of the scent onto the ground each time a step is taken to leave a scented trail to attract animals, or mask the smell of a human. The bottle may be removed and hung from another object.

Abstract: A drinking bottle strap utilized in combination with a liquid container, a flask or a small high intensity flashlight held by one or more hands that includes a base tubing with a first end, a second end and an outer diameter, a securing lock with a top portion and an oval-shaped aperture, the oval-shaped aperture receives the first end and the second end of the base tubing and a securing tab that is movably disposed on the top portion of the securing lock, the securing tab clamps downward when the securing tab is depressed onto the base tubing once the first end and the second end are inserted through the oval-shaped aperture.

Abstract: A water bottle strap carrier that includes a longitudinal strap, an upper latitudinal strap, and a lower latitudinal strap allows the users to easily grip and pickup a five gallon water bottle. The longitudinal strap restricts the vertical movement of the water bottle while the upper and lower latitudinal straps restricts the horizontal movement of the water bottle. A first and a second handle of the longitudinal strap are positioned above the water bottle providing griping areas for the users, and the rest of the water bottle strap carrier is positioned below the first and second handle as a harness around the water bottle.

Abstract: A device for carrying bottles includes a holding ring (2), in whose interior a container, in particular a bottle or a can (beverage can), can be accommodated. An annular loop (3) is assigned to the holding ring (2). The lower loop-like area (4) can be rubberized on the inside and can hold the container from below. The upper loop-like area (5) of the annular loop (3) is used to carry the device (1) together with the container in the hand or placed over a shoulder of a user. The annular loop (3) is firmly connected in an area (7) to the holding ring (2); conversely, another area (8) of the annular loop (3) opposite to the fastened area (7) can be moved relative to the holding ring (2) (arrow 9).

Abstract: The plastic container is a clear plastic which holds one cup of water. It has a drinking spout on the top with a snap-on cap to drink from. On one side has a screw on cap to pour water in which fits firmly on the wrist with an elastic bandage and the container is curved on the bottom to fit over the wrist. It's going to be made latex free, bacteria free, oder resistant and the plastic bottle cancer free. The elastic bandage is free of materials which may cause skin irritations. A one time use for each patient, the plastic bottle container is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The bandage has a small strip to fit over thumb.

Abstract: One design embodiment of a holder for a container comprising: one or more bands each capable of retaining a container inside the band(s), with straps attached to and extending away from the exterior of the band(s); with fasteners on the ends of each strap such that container within the band or bands are held in a stable position relative to a harness to be worn by a user. The design embodiment allows easy attachment, use and deployment of containers in a variety of environmental conditions and situational uses, including but not limited to the carrying of gas supplies for underwater divers.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a portable device for heating the ends of plastic tubing to enlarge the diameter and increase the flexibility of the tubing to more easily connect with various fittings.

Abstract: A hand-held vessel has a bottom wall, a sidewall and a supportive strap attached to the bottom wall and the sidewall. The bottom wall and sidewall have an inner and outer surface. The sidewall extends from the bottom wall, whereby the inner surfaces of the bottom wall and sidewall define a cavity for holding fluids or loose materials therein. The strap has a first end and a second end, whereby the first end is fixedly attached to the sidewall and the second end is selectively secured to the bottom wall. The strap is adaptable to accept a user's hand disposed between the strap and the outer surface of the sidewall. The strap urges the hand against the outer surface of the sidewall to secure the vessel to the hand and stabilize the vessel with respect to movement relative to the hand.

Abstract: A beverage holder for use with luggage having a pair of upwardly extending spaced-apart rails with a handle extending therebetween includes a beverage support member, a pair of spaced-apart elongated arms, and a pair of clips. The beverage support member has an open top and a bottom with an outer wall extending therebetween. The beverage support member is configured to receive a beverage container through the open top and hold the received beverage container. The arms extend upwardly away from the open top. A proximal end of each arm attached to the beverage support member. Each clip is at a distal end of each respective arm. The clips are configured to removably attach to the luggage handle. When attached, the clips are pivotable about the handle to maintain the beverage container in a substantially level position regardless of whether the luggage is in a tilted or a non-tilted position.

Abstract: A flexible, body attached device is disclosed for dispensing skin treatment and topically-absorbed medicinal treatments. The device comprises a dispensing reservoir that is caused to dispense treatment through a slit-based diaphragm valve upon the application of simple pressure to the device. Various embodiments of the invention include variations in the structure of the valve, reservoir, and body attachment.

Abstract: A bottle carrier has a resilient ring dimensioned to encircle a neck of the bottle in an installed condition. A brim is unitarily formed with and depends from the resilient ring and is dimensioned to fall in facing or contacting relation to a shoulder of the bottle.

Abstract: A closure for a beverage container that has a cap for overlapping a mouth of the beverage container. An arcuate member attached to the cap having a pair of extremity portions separated from one another and a springing member is connected to the arcuate member proximate to one of the extremity portions that is angularly pivotally moveable in response to a manually applied force, between a first position at which the springing member closes and completes a continuous periphery of the arcuate member and a second position at which the arcuate member periphery is open.

Abstract: A sling-type protective cover for a container. An exemplary protective sling for a baby bottle may include a plurality of straps extending longitudinally from a base. The bottom end of a baby bottle may be received in the base, and each of the straps may include an opening for engaging the neck of the bottle. The protective sling may be constructed from an elastic material, such as a thermoplastic elastomer.

Abstract: A convenient liquid storage and dispensing device for the purpose of providing hydration to those engaged in activities where accessing a traditional beverage container would be inconvenient or disruptive. The device can be made from a variety of flexible, liquid impermeable materials and can be manufactured in various sizes and volumes to accommodate the needs of the user. The device includes a reservoir for holding a liquid and a straw for accessing the liquid contained in the reservoir. The device also has a protective slide mechanism that hides and protects the straw from the environment when the device is not in use. The device is further adapted to be fastened around various objects, including a user's wrist.

Abstract: A PVC primer and glue can caddy for carrying and keeping together a can of PVC primer and a can of glue comprises horizontal base with two circular shaped indentures to accommodate the cans, a vertical stand with a handle and two slit shaped apertures. The caddy also has a strap with a hook portion and a loop portion that is slid through the slit apertures forming a closed loop attachment for the cans while placed in the circular indentures and a recessed screw is also provided for attaching the horizontal base to the vertical stand.

Abstract: The energy gel pack clamping fixture is a device used for fixably securing multiple gel packs in a central and convenient location about the horizontal tube member just behind the handlebar stem of bicycles. The fixture includes a central rail flame having an arrangement of integrally molded compression gland grooves and mounting tabs on both ends where adjustable cable tie wraps secure the rail about the tube member. A gel pack is secured about the rail frame by positioning the tear-off tab over the gland depression such that the tearing axis lies along the lateral edge of the gland. A snap clamp piece is oriented and pressed about the top of the tear-off tab then forcibly inserted into the mating gland while deforming the tab in place. The snap clamp piece locks in place when deflectable insertion tab arms become seated beneath the lower edge of the rail flame receiving slots.

Abstract: This invention is related to a portable texture-spraying apparatus for uniformly dispersing a viscous material. This apparatus broadly includes a tank assembly having a body with an inner wall that defines a sealed cavity, and a piston assembly slidably disposed within the sealed cavity. The piston assembly divides the sealed cavity into an air-side chamber and a material-side chamber by providing an airtight seal therebetween. Additionally an air-control assembly is provided that broadly includes a pressure-control mechanism configured for receiving compressed air and routing a controlled pneumatic pressure to a directional valve configured for adjusting between a dispensing mode and a loading mode. In dispensing mode, the directional valve routes the controlled pneumatic pressure to the air-side chamber biasing the piston assembly toward the material-side chamber.

Abstract: A bottle-carrying apparatus includes a curvilinear anchor band which has spaced opposed ends facing each other. The anchor band includes a fastener which is threadably mated to the opposed ends such that the anchor band is adjustably adapted about the top collar of the existing beverage bottle. The apparatus provides for a mechanism for rotating opposed ends of the cord along mutually exclusive first and second curvilinear travel paths. The apparatus further includes a continuous and unitary flexible cord which is juxtaposed adjacent to the existing beverage bottle and the anchor band respectively. The opposed ends of the cord are directly connected to a plurality of clasps that are. Such clasps are removably interfitted into brackets and arranged in such a manner that the clasps and the brackets rotate in sync along the first and second curvilinear paths respectively.

Abstract: A carrier is in a generally three dimensional trapezoid-like configuration. The carrier has a closed square lower bottom. The carrier has an open square upper top. The carrier has four planar trapezoidal side walls.

Abstract: A combination body cooler and bottle holder for a person's neck includes: a band adapted to wrap around an upper portion of the person's body, the band having a first end and a second end; a means for removably attaching and securing the first end of the band to the second end of the band so that the device is retained around the upper portion; and a holder secured to the band, adapted to carry the bottle horizontally so that the bottle is held adjacent to a back of the neck.

Abstract: An IV infusion bag carrier pack is arranged as a substantially hollow, flexible bag having an interior that is divided into two interior compartments by a flexible, heat permeable divider panel, one interior compartment being arranged to receive and confine an IV fluids bag and the other interior compartment arranged to receive and confine the inflatable pressure cuff member of a blood pressure apparatus, whereby an IV fluids bag contained in the first pocket may be selectively pressurized by inflation of the blood pressure cuff contained in the second pocket whereby selectively controlled infusion delivery of IV fluids contained in the carrier pack apparatus may be continuously maintained irrespective of the relative disposition of the carrier pack apparatus and patient during treatment, extrication and rescue in the field, and transport to a medical facility.

Abstract: The present invention is a PVC primer and glue can caddy for carrying and keeping together a can of PVC primer and a can of glue. The caddy has a horizontal base with two circular shaped indentures to accommodate the cans, a vertical stand with a handle and two slit shaped apertures. The caddy also has a strap with a hook portion and a loop portion that is slid through the slit apertures forming a closed loop attachment for the cans while placed in the circular indentures and a recessed screw is also provided for attaching the horizontal base to the vertical stand.

Abstract: A sling-type protective cover for a container. An exemplary protective sling for a baby bottle may include a plurality of straps extending longitudinally from a base. The bottom end of a baby bottle may be received in the base, and each of the straps may include an opening for engaging the neck of the bottle. The protective sling may be constructed from an elastic material, such as a thermoplastic elastomer.

Abstract: Systems and methods comprising a portable packing apparatus comprising a first tracking element and a second tracking element, and a holster adapted to be slidably disposed on the first tracking element and second tracking element of the portable tracking apparatus. The holster has a variety of positions, in which the holster slides along at least one of the first tracking element and the second tracking element to move from a first position to a second position. The second position may be set according to a user preference. The holster may be adapted to holster a liquid container.

Abstract: A holder for a liquid containing bottle includes a sleeve section having a sleeve wall, a closed bottom end, an open top end, and an interior. An elongate flap extends from a portion of the sleeve section adjacent the open top end. The flap has a free end and is foldable to a closed position covering the open top end and overlapping part of the sleeve section. A releasable fastener mechanism on the flap is configured to secure the flap in a closed position. The sleeve section can be formed of an absorbent fabric or a microfiber material. The flap can overlap the sleeve section to a variable degree when in the closed position altering a length of the sleeve section to accommodate different length bottles.

Abstract: A drinking cup tethering device includes a strap, a first end and a mid-portion of the strap being connected to a releasable two-part connector forming a first loop of the strap. The other end of the strap is connected to a slide connector, another mid-portion of the strap passing through aligned slots through both parts of the slide connector forming a second loop which fits around the cup. A spring between the base and a release button in the base produces a gripping force between the slots in the base and aperture in the bottom to grip the strap which is manually releasable to tighten the second loop securely around the bottle. A rubberized strip on the inward facing side of the second loop helps insure that the cup remains securely tethered.

Abstract: A support for a cylindrically-shaped accessory has a first frame defining a receptacle for a cylindrically-shaped accessory and a connecting assembly. The first frame has a bottom wall and a peripheral bracing wall structure. The bottom wall defines an upwardly facing surface. The peripheral bracing wall structure extends at least partially around a region occupied by a cylindrically-shaped accessory in the upright stored orientation, bearing on the upwardly-facing surface, to thereby limit tipping of the cylindrically-shaped accessory. The connecting assembly has first and second connector parts attachable one each to the first frame and second frame upon which the support can be placed. The first and second connector parts are engagable, each with the other, by relatively translating the first and second connector parts along a connecting line.

Abstract: Wearable Drinking Garment is a series of inner skeletal tubes lined together and attached to form an X that straps flat around the chest, back and under arm area, with sipping tube at top end and airflow stub tube at bottom end; covered and protected by inner insulated lining to lock in temperature of water/liquid in extreme weather conditions; outer mesh lining for heavy resistance against rough and extreme activities. These three together form the X-shape Vest that locks onto the body, can go under or over clothing, is hands free and lightweight with water flowing through a series of flat tubes, giving an evenly balanced comfortable glove-tight fit to the body, with easy slip on/off convenience. Compete at higher levels while never stopping to get a drink. Second generation has oxygen tubes, mini tank for better breathing, ie: medical purposes, diving, space travel, short/long term mining and more.

Abstract: A flexible carrier for carrying a plurality of containers includes a flexible sheet and a plurality of container receiving apertures formed in the flexible sheet wherein the plurality of container receiving apertures are formed in a staggered array wherein each row within the array includes a different number, offset and/or geometry of container receiving apertures from each adjacent row.

Abstract: Bottle carriers for transporting liquids in glass bottles or other breakable containers may be either flexible or rigid and provide leak-proof containment for any spillage of the contents of the breakable container. Flexible bottle carriers have a leak proof bag and a wrap that provides additional cushioning and protection to the contents as well as provides an aesthetically appealing covering. Rigid and semi-rigid bottle carriers have two segments that are capable of interlocking to form a reservoir for containing a glass bottle or other breakable container and which are leak-proof. Rigid and semi-rigid bottle carriers may additionally be nestable or collapsible for ease in transporting the empty carrier.

Abstract: A bottle and/or can holder including a strap of nylon webbing looped at one end through a square ring and back through a cinch buckle for length adjustment. The ring is also connected to a short loop of webbing that encircles a Velcro-adjustable cuff for attachment to a child carrier, car seat, wrist or the like. The other end of the strap is sewn to a larger Velcro-adjustable compression cuff for attachment around a bottle, can or the like. The compression cuff has a non-slip rubber (neoprene) strip sewn into the cuff to securely grip the container that it holds. An alternate embodiment of the invention comprises a bottle/can tether including a fixed strap attached to a triangular carabiner at one end, and to a Velcro-adjustable cuff at the opposing end. This cuff is for attachment around a bottle, can or the like, and it has a non-slip rubber (neoprene) strip sewn into it to securely grip the container that it holds.

Abstract: A personal hydration system includes a reservoir for storing a fluid and a fluid delivery system for delivering the fluid to a user. The fluid delivery system is coupled to the reservoir at a discharge port. A fill port is located on the reservoir and configured to provide an external fill access point for the reservoir. The reservoir is configured to serve as a frame for the personal hydration system.

Abstract: Applicant provides a liquid container carrying harness including a cylindrical sleeve, where in said cylindrical sleeve is open at the top and bottom, with the top portion being tapered inwards such that a bottle fits through the bottom with the bottle top extending through the top portion, a carrying strap affixed to said sleeve, wherein said carrying strap is affixed to the sides of the sleeve forming a handle, and a retention strap affixed to said sleeve, wherein the retention strap is affixed to the sides of the sleeve forming a strap extending down from the bottom portion of the sleeve.

Abstract: A package to facilitate the use of squeeze bottles and other dispensers, particularly in the food service industry. The invention is directed to, in particular, a combined bottle pouch and food product, which includes a pouch having a peelable primary seal area and lines of weakness for ready opening of the pouch. The lines of weakness, or other area(s) of weakness, can be formed in a flap or membrane, which together with the area of weakness forms a secondary seal for the pouch. The flap or membrane is preferably sealed to the walls of the pouch. Preferably, the combined pouch and food product also includes a bottle closure. The product of the invention facilitates the use of squeeze bottles for products such as mayonnaise and other dressings in food service by permitting sale of a combined bottle pouch and food product to the busy eating establishment.

Abstract: A tether for securing a baby bottle or toy to a structure such as a highchair or car seat for the baby. The tether has an elongated member with a flexible portion and having opposed ends with a securing device at each of the opposed ends. Both of the securing devices are straps that have a fastening system such as a hook and loop system such that the securing devices can form a loop of a desired size to encircle an item, such as a baby bottle or a toy and structure to secure the tether to both the item and the structure. As such, the baby bottle or toy can be secured to a structure such as a highchair or car seat and if dropped, the item will be restrained so as to not contact the floor and become contaminated.