Device to connect a flexible strap or lanyard to a handheld device

Abstract

A device that allows the user to easily and safely retrieve a smartphone or tablet device from a pocket or purse, secure the handheld device on their person, and/or to secure the handheld device on another device. The device includes a case, a connection point or points located on the case, and the strap is secure to the connection point or points.

1 . A device for connecting a strap to a handheld device comprising:
 a case;   at least one connection point located on the case;   a hole placed on the connection point; and   a strap or a lanyard secured to at least one of the connection points.   
     
     
         2 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least one connection point is integrated into the case. 
     
     
         3 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the case is made of a transparent material. 
     
     
         4 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least one connection point is attached into the case. 
     
     
         5 . The device according to  claim 1 , further including a loop integrated into the case, the strap or the lanyard is secured to the loop. 
     
     
         6 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the case is made of a semi flexible material selected from the group consisting of flexible plastic, lightweight rubber, polymer, or composite material. 
     
     
         7 . The device according to  claim 6 , wherein the case is made by injection molding or molding. 
     
     
         8 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least one connection point is integrated into corners of the case.