1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a device to secure articles to a bag, hook, item of clothing or other item. More particularly, this invention relates to a holder having a hook or loop type fastening surface for retaining articles, and a snap-hook type fastener for securing the holder to a golf bag or other item.
2. Description of the Related Art
Numerous means for holding gloves and other articles to a golf bag or other item are known. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,177,881 discloses a device that holds a golf glove using Velcro® type (hook and loop type) fasteners. Two straps are attached to either side of a decorative plate-like element, with one strap holding the glove via hook and loop type fasteners and the other strap attached to the golf bag via a hook type fastener. The device can be hung from a golf bag.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,864,925 discloses a device that holds a golf glove to a belt or other item using a plastic card having a patch of hook and loop type fasteners. The glove is attached to the patch of hook and loop fasteners, and the card is suspended from a belt via a metal clip.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,546,599 discloses a device for carrying a golf glove from a back pocket. The device is a foldable rectangular panel having a surface partially covered with hook and loop type fastening material. The panel can be folded and one half inserted into the back pocket of the user while the part covered with hook and loop type fastening material hangs outside the back pocket. Magnets may be used to secure the half of the panel inside the pocket to the half outside the pocket.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,694,575 discloses a flat, rectangular sports holder that attaches to a belt. The holder includes a patch of facing hook and loop type fastening material for securing the glove to the holder and slits threw which the belt is threaded.
While each of these inventions may be suitable for its intended purpose, none of these inventions provides a holder having two rigid halves hingedly attached by a connecting strap such that the holder can be folded and unfolded to hold not only items having a hook and loop type fastening surface, but also items having straps or other means for draping the item over the connecting strap. It is an object of the present invention to provide a holder having these features. Another object of the present invention is to provide a device that can hold a glove or other item and is easy to use and attractive in appearance. Further and additional objects will appear from the description, accompanying drawings, and appended claims.