combined case and strap device

Abstract

A combined case and strap device is disclosed. The combined case and strap device comprises a single elongated body with a zipper extending along the body. The zipper is arranged such that when the zipper is closed, i.e. zipped, the body is formed into a case. When the body is formed into a case, a user may carry a portable electronic device within the case. The case may protect the portable electronic device and also let the user conveniently carry the portable electronic device with himself/herself when on the go. The zipper is also arranged such that when the zipper is opened, i.e. unzipped, the body is formed into an elongated shape which forms a strap. When the body is formed into the strap, the strap may be used as a carrier strap for carrying a portable electronic device around a neck of the user when the user is on the go.

1 . A combined case and strap device, the combined case and strap device comprising a single elongated body with a zipper extending along the body, the zipper being arranged such that when the zipper is closed, the body is formed into a case. 
   
   
       2 . The combined case and strap device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the zipper extends along the whole body. 
   
   
       3 . The combined case and strap device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the zipper extends along the body contour. 
   
   
       4 . The combined case and strap device as recited in  claim 3 , wherein the zipper extends along the whole body contour. 
   
   
       5 . A combined case and strap device, the combined case and strap device comprising a single elongated body with a zipper extending along the body, the zipper being arranged such that when the zipper is opened, the body is formed into an elongated shape for forming a strap. 
   
   
       6 . The combined case and strap device as recited in  claim 5 , wherein the zipper extends along the whole body. 
   
   
       7 . The combined case and strap device as recited in  claim 5 , wherein the zipper extends along the body contour. 
   
   
       8 . The combined case and strap device as recited in  claim 7 , wherein the zipper extends along the whole body contour. 
   
   
       9 . The combined case and strap device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the elongated body is a thin strip. 
   
   
       10 . The combined case and strap device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the elongated body has two ends, which are detachably connected to each other by a fastening means. 
   
   
       11 . The combined case and strap device as recited in  claim 10 , wherein the fastening means comprises at least one press stud. 
   
   
       12 . The combined case and strap device as recited in  claim 10 , wherein the fastening means comprises a Velcro® fastening means. 
   
   
       13 . The combined case and strap device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the case has a pouch-, purse-, sack- or bag-like shape. 
   
   
       14 . The combined case and strap device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the case is formed by the elongated body being coiled. 
   
   
       15 . The combined case and strap device as recited in  claim 14 , wherein the case is formed by the elongated body being coiled into a substantially helical shape. 
   
   
       16 . The combined case and strap device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the elongated body has a snake-like shape. 
   
   
       17 . The combined case and strap device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the combined case and strap device is intended for the usage together with a portable electronic device. 
   
   
       18 . The combined case and strap device as recited in  claim 17 , wherein the elongated body comprises a headset cable for connection to the portable electronic device. 
   
   
       19 . The combined case and strap device as recited in  claim 17 , wherein the combined case and strap device is intended for the usage together with the portable electronic device, wherein the portable electronic device is a device from the group comprising: a mobile radio terminal, a mobile telephone, a cellular telephone, a pager, a communicator, a smart phone, a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), an electronic organizer, a computer, a digital audio player or a digital camera. 
   
   
       20 . The combined case and strap device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the elongated body has one end, which is provided with a through hole. 
   
   
       21 . The combined case and strap device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the elongated body has one end with an integrated attachment for a portable electronic device. 
   
   
       22 . The combined case and strap device as recited in  claim 21 , wherein the integrated attachment is a wrist strap. 
   
   
       23 . The combined case and strap device as recited in  claim 21 , wherein the integrated attachment is a finger loop. 
   
   
       24 . The combined case and strap device as recited in  claim 10 , wherein one of the ends of the elongated body comprises a through hole. 
   
   
       25 . The combined case and strap device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the elongated body is made of leather, fabric or a Neoprene® material. 
   
   
       26 . (canceled)