Device for preventing retraction of cords and drawstrings

Abstract

Various embodiments of the device that prevents retraction of a cord and drawstring are disclosed. In some embodiments, the device is made of two pieces of plastic that are connected by a hinge. The inside of the device has a channel with gripping features and a latch that allows the user to take off the device when needed. For instance, when the user wants a different aesthetic or to prevent damage to a washing or drying machine when the object using the cord or drawstring needs to be cleaned.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A removable draw string clip device comprising:
 a first-half with a male hinge;   a second-half with a female hinge, wherein the first-half and second-half are configured to assemble via connection of the male and female hinges;   a first channel located on a first face of the first-half, wherein the first channel has a textured grip design; and   a second channel located on a first face on the second-half, wherein the second channel has a textured grip design, wherein the first and second center channels are configured to create a center channel when the first-half and second-half are assembled that is configured to allow the device to grasp a cord like item.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the textured grip design can be bumps 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the textured grip design can be ridges. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the textured grip design can be teeth. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the textured grip design can be cross-hatchings. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the first-half has a latch that Is configured to be inserted to a corresponding latch recess on the second-half. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the first-half and second-half is made out of metal. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the first-half and second-half is made out of plastic. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the first-half has a flat surface on a second face, wherein the flat face is configured for patterns to be displayed. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the second-half has a flat surface on a second face, wherein the flat face is configured for patterns to be displayed. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the device is shaped like a football when assembled. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the device is shaped like a basketball when assembled.