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One embodiment of the leash for an electronic device, with a data port, comprises: a connector; a singular cord; an elastomeric coating; a protective element; and a washer. The connector includes a broad face, an insertable member adjacent to the broad face and configured to engage the data port, an

One embodiment of the leash for an electronic device, with a data port, comprises: a connector; a singular cord; an elastomeric coating; a protective element; and a washer. 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. The washer couples the first end to the connector, the cord extending from the broad face of the connector.

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1. A leash for an electronic device with a data port, comprising: a display;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

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A leash for an electronic device with a data port, comprising: a display;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 and defining a spring-loop junction there between, wherein the second end is arranged proximal to the spring-loop junction to form a loop;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 there between, the elastomeric coating having the properties of color permanence, ozone-resistance, and cold-resistance, the spring-section being between 100 millimeters and 120 millimeters in length in a retracted state, and capable of between 800 millimeters and 900 millimeters maximum length in a fully-stretched state;a protective element arranged over the spring-loop junction and the second end of the cord; anda washer coupling the first end of the singular cord to the connector, the first end of the singular cord extending from the broad face of the connector and through the spring-section and spring-loop junction to the second end of the singular cord, 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. 2. The leash of claim 1, wherein the cord comprises a fibrous material. 3. The leash of claim 2, wherein the cord is composed of at least one woven para-aramid synthetic fiber. 4. The leash of claim 3, wherein the loop is coated in a UV-resistant material. 5. The leash of claim 1, wherein the elastomeric coating is a thermoplastic polyurethane. 6. The leash of claim 5, 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. 7. The leash of claim 1, wherein the loop is of a size permitting the connector to pass fully through the loop. 8. The leash of claim 1, wherein the spring section is of a circular coil geometry. 9. The leash of claim 1, wherein the protective element is molded over the spring-loop junction and the second end of the cord. 10. 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. 11. The leash of claim 1, wherein the cord passes through the broad face of the connector and the washer retains the first end within the connector. 12. The leash of claim 11, wherein the broad face defines arbore, 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. 13. The leash of claim 11, wherein the cord further comprises a not proximal to the first end and retaining the washer on the cord. 14. The leash of claim 13, wherein the knot is coated in an adhesive. 15. The leash of claim 1, 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. 16. 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 by the user to release the insertable member from the data port. 17. The leash of claim 16, wherein the connector further comprises a second latch operable by the user and configured to selectively lock the insert able 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 engage able by the user to release the insertable member from the data port. 18. The leash of claim 16, wherein the broad face defines arbore through which the cord passes, the bore being more proximal to the insertable member than the first detent. 19. A leash for an electronic device with adaptor, comprising: a display;a connector including a broad face that is parallel to a plane of the display, an insertable member adjacent to the broad face and configured to engage the data port, and a latch, operable by a user, 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 to form a loop;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 elastomeric coating having the properties of color permanence, ozone-resistance, and cold-resistance, the spring-section being between 100 millimeters and 120 millimeters in length in a retracted state, and capable of between 800 millimeters and 900 millimeters maximum length in a fully-stretched state;a protective element arranged over the spring-loop junction, the first knot, and the second end of the cord; anda washer retaining the first end of the singular cord within the connector, the the singular cord passing through the broad face in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane that is parallel to the broad face and extending from the broad face and through the spring-section and spring-loop junction to the second end of the singular cord. 20. A leash for an electronic device with an adaptor, comprising: a display;a connector including a broad face that is parallel to a plane of the display, an insertable member adjacent to the broad face and configured to engage the data port, and a latch, operable by a user, 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 to form a loop;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 elastomeric coating having the properties of color permanence, ozone-resistance, and cold-resistance, the spring-section being between 100 millimeters and 120 millimeters in length in a retracted state, and capable of between 800 millimeters and 900 millimeters maximum length in a fully-stretched state;a protective element arranged over the spring-loop junction, the first knot, and the second end of the cord; anda washer retaining the first end of the singular cord within the connector, the linear section passing through the broad face in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane that is parallel to the broad face, and the first end of the singular cord extending from the broad face of the connector and through the spring-section and spring-loop junction to the second end of the singular cord.