Patent ID: 6899233
Filing Date: 2005-05-31
Classification: A47B,G11B

Abstract:
1. A holder usable to create a continuous loop formed by interlocking adjacent such holders, the holder comprising: a base having a holder engaging mechanism to interlock adjacent holders; first and second planar surfaces extending from; the base and spaced apart a distance from each other and adapted to admit at least a portion of at least one object to be retained by the holder; first and second sidewalls extending from the base and spaced apart a distance from said planar surfaces; and adapted to admit and frictionally retain at least a portion of the at least one object to be retained by the holder; and at least one protrusion disposed on at least one of the first and second sidewalls such that the at least one protrusion comes into contact with some part of the at least one object to be retained by the holder; wherein the first and second sidewalls are connected to said first and second planar surfaces; wherein the holder engaging mechanism includes: a male holder-engaging mechanism extending outward from the base with a slot located through the base and adjacent to the male holder-engaging mechanism; and a female holder engaging mechanism extending outward from the base having a distal end which distal end is shaped in order to be received in the slot.