Leash for an electronic device

Abstract

One embodiment of the leash for an electronic device, with a data port, comprises: a connector; a singular cord; an elastomeric coating; and a protective element. The connector includes a broad face, an insertable member adjacent to the broad face and configured to engage the data port, and a latch configured to selectively lock the insertable member to the data port. The singular cord includes a first and second end and defines a spring-loop junction therebetween, wherein the second end is arranged proximal to the spring-loop junction to form a loop. The elastomeric coating is arranged over the cord between the first end and the spring-loop junction and defines a spring section therebetween. The protective element is arranged over the spring-loop junction and the second end of the cord.

1 . A leash for an electronic device with a data port, comprising:
 a connector including a broad face on a plane, an insertable member adjacent to the broad face and configured to engage the data port, wherein the insertable member further includes a latch configured to selectively lock the insertable member to the data port;   a singular cord including a first end and a second end, wherein the first end extends from the connector and the second end is arranged proximal to the spring-loop junction;   an elastomeric coating arranged over the cord between the first end and the spring-loop junction, the elastomeric coating having the properties of color permanence, ozone-resistance, and cold-resistance; and   a protective element arranged over the spring-loop junction and the second end of the cord.   
     
     
         2 . The leash of  claim 1 , wherein the spring-section ranges being between 100 millimeters and 120 millimeters in a retracted state and ranges between 800 millimeters and 900 millimeters in a fully-stretched state. 
     
     
         3 . The leash of  claim 1 , wherein the cord comprises a fibrous material. 
     
     
         4 . The leash of  claim 6 , wherein the cord is composed of at least one woven para-aramid synthetic fiber. 
     
     
         5 . The leash of  claim 1 , wherein the elastomeric coating extends from the first end, over the spring section and up to the spring-loop junction and is substantially uniform in cross-section thereon. 
     
     
         6 . The leash of  claim 1 , wherein arranging the second end proximal to the spring-loop junction forms a loop capable of permitting the connector to pass fully through the loop. 
     
     
         7 . The leash of  claim 1 , wherein the spring section is of a circular coil geometry. 
     
     
         8 . The leash of  claim 1 , wherein the cord further comprises a first knot proximal to the spring-loop junction and the second end is knotted around the cord, in a second knot between the first knot and the spring-loop junction. 
     
     
         9 . The leash of  claim 1 , wherein the first end of the singular cord extends from the broad face of the connector in a direction perpendicular to the plane that the broad face is on, and perpendicular to the intended direction of insertion of the insertable member into the data port. 
     
     
         10 . The leash of  claim 9 , further comprising: a washer coupling the first end of the singular cord to the connector. 
     
     
         11 . The least of  claim 10 , wherein the first end of the singular cord extends from the broad face of the connector and through the spring-section and spring-loop junction to the second end of the singular cord. 
     
     
         12 . The leash of  claim 11 , wherein the cord passes through the broad face of the connector and the washer retains the first end within the connector. 
     
     
         13 . The leash of  claim 10 , wherein the broad face defines a bore, and wherein the elastomeric coating further defines a linear section between the first end and the spring section the linear section passing through the bore perpendicular to the intended direction of insertion of the insertable member into the data port of the electronic device. 
     
     
         14 . The leash of  claim 10 , wherein the cord further comprises a not proximal to the first end and retaining the washer on the cord. 
     
     
         15 . The leash of  claim 14 , wherein the knot is coated in an adhesive. 
     
     
         16 . The leash of  claim 9 , wherein the cord includes a linear section between the first end and the spring section coated in the elastomeric material and joined to the connector to extend therefrom in a direction substantially perpendicular to the intended direction of insertion of the insertable member into the data port of the electronic device. 
     
     
         17 . The leash of  claim 1 , wherein the connector further comprises at first detent adjacent to the broad face the first detent coupled to the latch and engageable to release the insertable member from the data port. 
     
     
         18 . The leash of  claim 17 , wherein the connector further comprises a second latch operable to selectively lock the insertable member to the data port, the connector further comprising a second detent adjacent to the broad face opposite the first detent, the second detent coupled to the second latch and engageable by the user to release the insertable member from the data port. 
     
     
         19 . The leash of  claim 17 , wherein the broad face defines a bore through which the cord passes, the bore being more proximal to the insertable member than the first detent. 
     
     
         20 . A leash for an electronic device with an adaptor, comprising:
 a connector including a broad face parallel to a plane of the electronic device, an insertable member adjacent to the broad face and configured to engage the data port, and a latch configured to selectively lock the insertable member to the data port;   a singular cord including a first end and a second end the cord defining as a spring-loop junction there between and a first knot proximal to the spring-loop junction, wherein the second end is knotted around the cord, in a second knot between the first knot and the spring-loop junction;   an elastomeric coating arranged over the cord between the first end and the spring-loop junction the elastomeric coating defining a spring section of a coil geometry and a linear section between the first end and the spring section, the linear section extending from the broad face and through the spring-section and spring-loop junction to the second end of the singular cord, the spring-section having a predetermined retracted length range less than a predetermined stretched length range; and   a protective element arranged over the spring-loop junction, the first knot, and the second end of the cord.