Retractable strap for laptop computers

Abstract

A retractable strap for a laptop computer and/or computer case is presented. The retractable strap has connectors on both ends of the retractable strap. The connectors at the ends of the retractable strap connect to the laptop or to the laptop or computer case. The retractable strap further has a coil for winding and unwinding, via a button, of the retractable strap. The coil is contained in a container, which is generally rectangular. The container is customizable in color, pattern, logo, images, etc., as is the retractable strap. The retractable strap may also have a padding which is useful for a user to avoid the stress and strain that may be caused by the retractable strap when using for long periods of time.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A retractable strap for a laptop computer, said retractable strap comprising;
 a first end having a connector;   a second end having a connector;   a coil, said coil located between said first end and said second end of said retractable strap and configured to turn;   an outer container, said outer container located between said first end and said second end of said retractable strap and configured to house said coil; and   a button, said button located on said coil and configured to retract said retractable strap into said coil.   
     
     
         2 . The retractable strap of  claim 1 , wherein said first end connector and said second end connector are u-shaped connectors. 
     
     
         3 . The retractable strap of  claim 1 , wherein said first end connector and said second end connector are clip-on connectors. 
     
     
         4 . The retractable strap of  claim 1 , wherein said first end connector and said second end connector are made of a material that is strong and durable. 
     
     
         5 . The retractable strap of  claim 4 , wherein said material is selected from the group comprising hard plastic, metal, and aluminum. 
     
     
         6 . The retractable strap of  claim 1 , wherein said outer container is circular in shape. 
     
     
         7 . The retractable strap of  claim 1 , wherein said outer container is rectangular in shape. 
     
     
         8 . The retractable strap of  claim 1 , wherein said coil is configured to wrap said rectangular strap into a tight circle and shorten a length of said rectangular strap. 
     
     
         9 . The retractable strap of  claim 1 , wherein said coil is configured to release said retractable strap so that said retractable strap elongates. 
     
     
         10 . The retractable strap of  claim 1 , wherein said button is configured to allow a user to retract said retractable strap into said coil upon pressing said button. 
     
     
         10 . The retractable strap of  claim 1 , wherein said coil turns in a direction as to take in said retractable strap and wind it around said coil's center. 
     
     
         11 . The retractable strap of  claim 1 , wherein said coil turns in a direction that allows said retractable strap to unwind from said coil. 
     
     
         12 . The retractable strap of  claim 1 , wherein said outer container has a rectangular shape. 
     
     
         13 . The retractable strap of  claim 1 , wherein said outer container has a circular shape. 
     
     
         14 . The retractable strap of  claim 1 , wherein said outer container is removable. 
     
     
         15 . The retractable strap of  claim 1 , wherein said outer container is interchangeable. 
     
     
         16 . The retractable strap of  claim 1 , wherein said retractable strap further comprises a padding configured to provide comfort. 
     
     
         17 . The retractable strap of  claim 17 , wherein said padding is made of a material selected from the group comprising leather, faux leather, and cloth. 
     
     
         18 . The retractable strap of  claim 17 , wherein said padding further has a filling. 
     
     
         19 . The retractable strap of  claim 19 , wherein said filling is selected from the group comprising cotton, down feathers, and memory foam.