Strap with accessory
A musical instrument strap assembly includes a musical instrument strap having ends configured to attach to a musical instrument. An accessory is attached to the musical instrument strap. In some arrangements, the accessory is configured to hold a lighter. In some arrangements, the accessory is a bottle opener. In some arrangements, the accessory is configured to hold a drink container. In some arrangements, the accessory is a receptacle configured to hold one or more items.
1. A musical instrument strap assembly and lighter kit comprising:
a musical instrument strap having ends configured to attach to a musical instrument;
a holder attached to the musical instrument strap and defining a chamber configured to receive and hold a lighter, wherein the holder comprises:
a first sidewall having a long axis;
a second sidewall, a long axis of which is substantially parallel to the long axis of the first sidewall;
a front portion connecting the first sidewall and second sidewall; and
a bottom connected to at least one of the first sidewall, the second sidewall, the strap, and the front portion;
wherein the first sidewall, the second sidewall, the front portion, and the bottom define boundaries of the chamber; and
wherein the holder defines a top opening to the chamber, the opening adapted to permit at least a portion of a lighter to slide into and out of the chamber; and
the lighter, configured to be held by the holder.
2. The musical instrument strap assembly of claim 1 , wherein the opening is adapted to receive a lighter that is substantially rectangular in cross section.
3. The musical instrument strap assembly of claim 1 , wherein the opening is adapted to receive a lighter that is substantially elliptical in cross section.
4. The musical instrument strap assembly of claim 1 , wherein the holder comprises a member defining at least a portion of the chamber, the member is movable between a first when the chamber is empty and a second position when a lighter is positioned within the chamber.
5. The musical instrument strap assembly of claim 1 , further comprising at least one fastener extending through the musical instrument strap and being attached to the holder.
6. The musical instrument strap assembly of claim 5 , wherein a substantial portion of the holder is substantially rigid such that the holder retains its shape when a lighter is not disposed in the chamber.
7. The musical instrument strap assembly of claim 1 , wherein the chamber has a height of more than about 1 inch and a width less that extends over the edge of the strap by at least about ¼ inch on each side.
8. The musical instrument strap assembly of claim 1 , wherein the holder is connected to a front portion of the musical instrument strap, and the front portion of the musical instrument strap is configured to be positioned in front a person when the person wears the musical instrument strap to support a musical instrument.