Retractable towel apparatus

Abstract

A retractable towel apparatus is disclosed. The retractable towel apparatus includes a plurality of retractable cord and clip modules, each formed of: a housing configured to house a retractable cord, and a clip, wherein the clip is coupled to the retractable cord. An adjustable bar is coupled to the plurality of retractable cord and clip modules, in some embodiments. Some embodiments include a pivoting portion on the clip coupled to the retractable cord.

1 . A retractable towel apparatus, comprising:
 a plurality of retractable cord and clip modules, each formed of:
 a wall mountable housing configured to house a retractable cord; and 
 a clip, wherein the clip is coupled to the retractable cord. 
   
     
     
         2 . The retractable towel apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising: an adjustable bar configured to couple to the plurality of retractable cord and clip modules. 
     
     
         3 . The retractable towel apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the clip includes a pivoting portion. 
     
     
         4 . The retractable towel apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the retractable cord is coupled to the clip via mechanical elements. 
     
     
         5 . The retractable towel apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the clip includes a first jaw and a second jaw, wherein the first jaw is biased against the second jaw. 
     
     
         6 . The retractable towel apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the first jaw is biased against the second jaw using a tension spring. 
     
     
         7 . The retractable towel apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the first and second jaw each include a row of retaining teeth. 
     
     
         8 . The retractable towel apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the wall mountable housing is configured to receive one of a hook and loop fastener for attachment to a corresponding hook or loop fastener affixed to a wall. 
     
     
         9 . The retractable towel apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the wall mountable housing includes an aperture through a center for receiving a mechanical element. 
     
     
         10 . The retractable towel apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the mechanical element is a screw, a wall anchor, or a suction cup.