Security Badge Holder

Abstract

An apparatus for holding a personal security badge has been developed. The holder includes a split ring for attachment to the body of the wearer and a retractable reel connected to the split ring. The retractable reel allows the badge to be extended away from the wearer. The holder also includes a snap connector that is attached to the retractable reel and a clip that clip holds the personal security badge.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for holding a personal security badge, comprising:
 a split ring for attachment to the body of the wearer;   a retractable reel connected to the split ring, where the retractable reel allows the badge to be extended away from the wearer while still being connected to the wearer;   a snap connector that is attached to the retractable reel; and   a clip that is attached to the snap connector, where the clip holds the personal security badge.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 an integrated belt clip located on the retractable reel, where the belt clip attaches the wearer's belt.   
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , where the retractable reel comprises:
 a housing;   a spool located within the housing;   a cord located around the spool; and   a spring that retracts the cord when extended.   
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , where clip holds the personal security badge via friction. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , where clip may hold multiple badges. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , where exterior badges act as covers for interior badges. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , where the cord is about 36 inches in length.