Strap Winding and Storage Device

Abstract

A strap winding a storage device that is configured to store both a strap and a securing device, such as a ratchet, in a convenient and transportable manner.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A strap winding and storage device adapted to wind and store a strap and securing means, the strap winding and storage device comprising:
 a case and a strap winder;   the strap winder having a storage area positioned inside the case that is fixedly coupled to a winding arm positioned outside the case, the strap winder configured to swivel such that turning the winding arm outside of the case turns the storage area inside the case; and   wherein the storage area and case are configured to hold the securing means inside the storage area and wrap the strap around outer sides of the storage area inside the case.   
     
     
         2 . The strap winding and storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the winding arm extends through an opening in the case to couple to the storage area. 
     
     
         3 . The strap winding and storage device of  claim 1 , the case further including a case base, a first case end, and a second case end, and the storage area further including a storage area base, a first storage area side, and a second storage area side. 
     
     
         4 . The strap winding and storage device of  claim 1 , further comprising the case having a top that is adapted to be opened and to be closed, and when closed to be secured in the closed position atop the case. 
     
     
         5 . The strap winding and storage device of  claim 1 , further comprising the case have a first side and a second side, at least one of the first side and/or the second side having an opening. 
     
     
         6 . The strap winding and storage device of  claim 1 , further comprising the case having a strap opening on either the first end or the second end, the strap opening configured to allow the strap to be fed into the case and wound around the strap winder. 
     
     
         7 . The strap winding and storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the winding arm is connected to the storage area by a swivel rod. 
     
     
         8 . The strap winding and storage device of  claim 7 , wherein the winding arm is connected to the swivel rod by hinges. 
     
     
         9 . The strap winding and storage device of  claim 8 , the winding arm having a handle on an end opposite the hinges. 
     
     
         10 . The strap winding and storage device of  claim 1 , the storage area having a first opening on an end of the storage area that is configured to allow the strap to extend out of the storage area. 
     
     
         11 . The strap winding and storage device of  claim 10 , the storage area having a second opening on an end opposite the first opening that is configured to allow the securing means to be inserted into the storage area.