Portable cable carrier system and method

Abstract

A portable electronic cable carrier, which can be securely attached to and released from a keychain or similar device. Electronic cables may be removably released from the portable carrier for usage and then securely locked back into place around the portable cable carrier, which in addition to storing the cable also protects the cable connector ends.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A portable cable carrier comprising:
 a body comprising:
 a first cavity formed on the proximal end of the body, 
 a second cavity formed on the distal end of the body, 
 an open channel formed along one side of the body, and 
 an attachment hook extending from the proximal end of the body, 
 wherein the first and second cavities are configured to mate with connectors of an electronic cable, 
 wherein the open channel is configured to receive a portion of a cord of an electronic cable, and 
 wherein the attachment hook and the proximal end of the body form a partially-enclosed aperture. 
   
     
     
         2 . The portable cable carrier of  claim 1 , wherein the attachment hook is configured to be a locking fulcrum about which a two-connector electronic cable may be securely locked into place. 
     
     
         3 . The portable cable carrier of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second cavity protect the connectors of an electronic cable. 
     
     
         4 . The open channel of  claim 1 , further including a lip portion configured to function as a detent. 
     
     
         5 . The portable cable carrier of  claim 1 , further configured to form a completely-enclosed aperture with one end of a mated electronic cable. 
     
     
         6 . The portable cable carrier of  claim 1 , wherein a detent is formed in the second cavity. 
     
     
         7 . The portable cable carrier of  claim 1 , further including at least one sidewall channel configured to guide a portion of an electronic cable. 
     
     
         8 . A removably self-contained electronic cable system comprising:
 an electronic cable having two electronic connector ends connected by a cord; and   a body comprised of:   a first cavity formed on the proximal end of the body,   a second cavity formed on the distal end of the body,   an open channel formed along one side of the body, and   an attachment hook extending from the proximal end of the body,   wherein the first and second cavities are configured to mate with the connector ends of the electronic cable,   wherein the open channel is configured to receive a portion of the cord of the electronic cable,   wherein the attachment hook, the proximal end of the body, one of the connector ends mated with the first cavity form a completely-enclosed aperture, and   wherein the body is configured to removably secure the electronic cable.