Utility holster strap

Abstract

A utility strap is configured for the attachment thereto of one of a pistol holster, accessories, and tools, and includes a flexible strap body having a plurality of mounting holes formed therein and defining attachment points for one of a pistol holster, accessories, and tools. The strap body includes a plurality of openings formed therein to facilitate bending.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A utility strap configured for the attachment thereto of one of a pistol holster, accessories, and tools, comprising:
 a flexible strap body having a plurality of mounting holes formed therein and defining attachment points for one of a pistol holster, accessories, and tools;   wherein the strap body includes a plurality of openings formed therein to facilitate bending.   
     
     
         2 . The utility strap according to  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of openings are elongated slots. 
     
     
         3 . The utility strap according to  claim 2 , wherein the plurality of openings also include at least one opening larger than an elongated slot of the plurality of elongated slots. 
     
     
         4 . The utility strap according to  claim 1 , wherein the accessories include one of an inside the waistband (IWB) clip, a generic belt clip, an attachment holder, a magazine pouch, a handcuff pouch, a tourniquet, and a mod wing. 
     
     
         5 . The utility strap according to  claim 1 , further including a riser extending outwardly from a surface of the strap body facing away from the wearer when worn. 
     
     
         6 . The utility strap according to  claim 1 ;
 wherein the strap body has an outwardly extending, elongated first wing;   wherein the strap body has a second wing and a third wing separated by an upper arcuate edge;   wherein the second wing and the third wing extend outwardly and upwardly from the strap body; and   wherein a side portion of the strap body opposite the first wing defines a flange.   
     
     
         7 . The utility strap according to  claim 6 , further including a riser extending outwardly from a surface of the strap body facing away from the wearer when worn. 
     
     
         8 . The utility strap according to  claim 6 , further including two risers extending outwardly from opposite surfaces of the first wing of the strap body. 
     
     
         9 . The utility strap according to  claim 7 , wherein the strap body includes a first portion having a first thickness, a second portion having a second thickness greater than the first thickness, and a transition area of increasing thickness between the first and second portions. 
     
     
         10 . The utility strap according to  claim 9 , further including a riser adjuster extending outwardly from a surface of the first wing of the strap body opposite the riser and facing toward the wearer when worn. 
     
     
         11 . The utility strap according to  claim 10 , wherein the riser adjuster is formed from one of rubber and an elastomer. 
     
     
         12 . The utility strap according to  claim 9 , further including a stiffener strut attached to a portion of the strap body. 
     
     
         13 . The utility strap according to  claim 12 , wherein the stiffener strut is attached to the second portion of the strap body. 
     
     
         14 . The utility strap according to  claim 9 , wherein the strap body further includes an elongated fourth wing extending outwardly from the flange. 
     
     
         15 . The utility strap according to  claim 14 , wherein the elongated fourth wing is a wing member attached to the strap body. 
     
     
         16 . The utility strap according to  claim 9 , further including an attachment holder attached to the flange of the strap body. 
     
     
         17 . The utility strap according to  claim 9 , further including a plurality of attachment holders attached to the flange of the strap body. 
     
     
         18 . A utility strap configured for the attachment thereto of one of a pistol holster, accessories, and tools, comprising:
 a flexible strap body having a plurality of mounting holes formed therein and defining attachment points for one of a pistol holster, accessories, and tools; and   a riser extending outwardly from a surface of the strap body facing away from the wearer when worn;   wherein the strap body includes a first portion having a first thickness, a second portion having a second thickness greater than the first thickness, and a transition area of increasing thickness between the first and second portions;   wherein the strap body includes a plurality of elongated slots formed therein to facilitate bending;   wherein the strap body has an outwardly extending, elongated first wing;   wherein the strap body has a second wing and a third wing separated by an upper arcuate edge;   wherein the second wing and the third wing extend outwardly and upwardly from the strap body; and   wherein a side portion of the strap body opposite the first wing defines a flange.   
     
     
         19 . The utility strap according to  claim 18 , further including a riser extending outwardly from a surface of the strap body facing away from the wearer when worn. 
     
     
         20 . The utility strap according to  claim 18 , further including an attachment holder attached to the flange of the strap body.