Patent ID: 8123092

Claim:
A retractable strap device for a carry case, which comprises: a) a flexible strap having at least first and second end portions; and b) at least a first strap retractor device, which comprises a first housing adapted to be mounted on a first part of the carry case, said first housing including at least two coil-type extension springs, each said spring having a first end coupled to said first housing and a second end coupled to said first end portion of said strap, said first strap retractor device being arranged to bias said first end portion of said strap toward a retracted position with respect to the carry case, and having means associated therewith for selective take-up and storage of at least a portion of said strap in said first housing, and at least a second strap retractor device adapted to be mounted on at least a second part of the carry case, said second strap retractor device comprising a second housing adapted to be mounted to at least a second part of the carry case generally opposite the first part of the carry case, said second housing including at least two coil-type extension springs, each said spring having a first end coupled to said second housing and a second end coupled to said second end portion of said strap, said second strap retractor device arranged to bias said second end portion of said strap generally opposite to said first end portion of said strap and having means associated therewith for take-up and storage of at least a portion of said strap in said second housing.