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A flexible tool holder is provided. The tool holder is formed of a length of flexible material configured into discrete sections along which are positioned pockets and straps for securing tools associated with a specific tool, such as a socket wrench, including, for example, socket wrench handles, i

A flexible tool holder is provided. The tool holder is formed of a length of flexible material configured into discrete sections along which are positioned pockets and straps for securing tools associated with a specific tool, such as a socket wrench, including, for example, socket wrench handles, interchangeable sockets, socket adapters, etc. The flexible material and the discrete sections are configured such that the tool holder may be expanded and compacted by folding the flexible material in predetermined configurations.

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1. A flexible tool holder comprising: a flexible body having inner and outer surfaces and defining at least a first rigid axis and at least a second compacting axis;a plurality of tool holders disposed on the inner surface of the flexible body, the plurality of tool holders being arranged within at

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A flexible tool holder comprising: a flexible body having inner and outer surfaces and defining at least a first rigid axis and at least a second compacting axis;a plurality of tool holders disposed on the inner surface of the flexible body, the plurality of tool holders being arranged within at least two discrete sections along the first rigid axis, each of the at least two discrete sections being separated by at least one flexible section therebetween having no tool holders disposed thereon, and defined by a separate section of a semi-rigid material disposed between the inner and outer surfaces of the flexible body, each of the sections of semi-rigid material being arranged to resist folding of the flexible body along the first rigid axis along which the respective discrete section is disposed;wherein the tool holder is foldable along the second compacting axis in a predetermined compact configuration determined by the disposition of the at least two discrete sections of tool;wherein the plurality of tool holders include at least one interchangeable socket holder strap having first and second ends interconnected with the inner surface of the flexible body and forming a loop defining a cylindrical axis and having first and second loop openings disposed opposite each other in-line with the cylindrical axis, and wherein the loop and both loop openings are dimensioned such that an interchangeable socket comprising a cylindrical body having first and second edges may be slidingly introduced through either the first or second loop openings and held within said loop; andwherein the first loop opening further comprises a flexible securing portion disposed along at least a portion of the lateral edge thereof and configured to engage and secure at least an edge of the interchangeable socket when the interchangeable socket is moved from within the loop along the cylindrical axis toward said first loop opening. 2. The flexible tool holder of claim 1, wherein the tool holder comprises at least three discrete sections of the plurality of tool holders each having at least one section of flexible material disposed therebetween. 3. The flexible tool holder of claim 1, wherein the each of the discrete sections is defined by a separate section of a semi-rigid material disposed between the inner and outer surfaces of the flexible body, each of the sections of semi-rigid material being arranged to resist folding of the flexible body along the first rigid axis along which the respective discrete section is disposed. 4. The flexible tool holder of claim 3, wherein the semi-rigid material is formed of a resilient plastic material. 5. The flexible tool holder of claim 2, wherein the discrete sections and flexible sections are arranged such that the tool holder is compacted by folding adjacent discrete sections atop each other along the second compacting axis. 6. The flexible tool holder of claim 1, further comprising at least one strap disposed on the outer surface of the flexible body and arranged to releasable secure the tool holder in the predetermined compact configuration. 7. The flexible tool holder of claim 1, further comprising at least one carrying handle disposed on the outer surface of the flexible body. 8. The flexible tool holder of claim 1, wherein the plurality of tool holders are selected to secure tools selected from the group consisting of interchangeable sockets, socket wrenches, socket adapters, and ratchet tools. 9. The flexible tool holder of claim 1, wherein the flexible body is formed from a flexible material selected from the group consisting of woven fabrics, polymers, and plastics. 10. The flexible tool holder of claim 1, further comprising a backing material disposed between the inner and outer surfaces of the flexible body, the backing material selected from the group consisting of woven materials, plastics, rubbers, padding and bunting. 11. The flexible tool holder of claim 1, wherein the securing portion comprises a strip of material having first and second strip edges and being disposed along at least a portion of the circumference of the first loop opening, wherein the first strip edge is disposed proximal the lateral edge of the first loop opening and securely attached to said interchangeable socket strap, and wherein the second strip edge is disposed within the loop distal the first loop opening, and wherein the second strip edge is unattached to the socket holder strap such that a movable flap of material is formed between the second and a first strip edges. 12. The flexible tool holder of claim 11, wherein the strip of material is further securely attached to the interchangeable socket strap along a line between said first and second strip edges. 13. The flexible tool holder of claim 11, wherein the securing portion is dimensioned to partially occlude the first loop opening when the unattached second strip edge is urged proximal the first loop opening. 14. The flexible tool holder of claim 1, wherein the at least one of either the interchangeable socket holder strap and the securing portion are formed of a resilient material. 15. The flexible tool holder of claim 1, wherein the plurality of tool holders are spaced apart from the edges of the flexible body such that a section of material having no tool holders is disposed around the outer perimeter of the inner surface of the flexible body. 16. The flexible tool holder of claim 1, further comprising tool fasteners disposed adjacent at least one of the plurality of tool holders and configured to securely restrain a tool within the at least one of the plurality of tool holders. 17. The flexible tool holder of claim 1, wherein the discrete and flexible sections are arranged such that the flexible body has multiple compacting axes. 18. The flexible tool holder of claim 1, wherein the plurality of tool holders are cooperatively arranged such that when the flexible body is compacted into predetermined compact configuration at least a portion of the plurality of tool holders of adjacent discrete sections are nonoverlapping. 19. The flexible tool holder of claim 1, further comprising tool labels disposed adjacent at least a portion of the plurality of tool holders and indicating at least the size of tool to be disposed therein.