Patent ID: 7387225

Claim:
A garment attachable elastomeric lanyard for retaining an optical device comprising: a) a pair of opposing strap assemblies, wherein each said strap assembly comprises: i) an elastomeric strap having a first end and a second end; ii) a clip for attaching to and securing an optical device; and iii) means for securing said clip to said elastomeric strap in a manner allowing for the selective positioning thereof along said strap; iv) a friction buckle tensioning fastener for adjusting the length and tension of said strap; and b) means for securing the ends of said strap assemblies to an object to be worn by the user; c) wherein, said clip securing means is a slidable fastener; d) wherein said strap assembly securing means is permanent; and e) wherein said permanent strap assembly securing means comprises a first anchor strap that is stitched to said object and has a ring fastener secured thereto in which said strap is looped around and said first end is permanently secured to said friction buckle and a second anchor strap that is stitched to said object and has a ring fastener secured thereto to which said second end of said strap is permanently secured thereto.