Securement apparatus having a concealed structural component

A securement apparatus, comprising:

• a cover portion;
• and
• a strap, comprising:
• a first end coupled to the cover portion;
• a second end coupled to the cover portion;
• a first tapered component extending within the cover portion and the first end of the strap;
• a second tapered component extending within the cover portion and the second end of the strap;
• and
• a reinforcement component positioned between the first tapered component and the second tapered component, wherein the reinforcement component defines an aperture for receiving a pin mechanism;
• wherein the first tapered component and the second tapered component each have a teardrop shape and are configured to resist tearing of the strap.

A lanyard for an electronic device, comprising:

• a connector body defining a first side and a second side;
• a connector extending from the first side of the connector body and operative to removably attach the lanyard to the electronic device;
• a strap having first and second ends coupled to the second side of the connector body, thereby forming a loop;
• a first structural component, comprising:
• a first head portion defining a first aperture;
• and
• a first tapered body portion extending along the first end of the strap;
• a second structural component, comprising:
• a second head portion defining a second aperture;
• a second tapered body portion extending along the second end of the strap;
• a pin mechanism contained within the connector body and coupled to the first structural component and the second structural component by the first aperture and the second aperture;
• and
• a reinforcement component positioned within the connector body and between the first head portion of the first structural component and the second head portion of the second structural component, wherein the reinforcement component is coupled to the first head portion of the first structural component and the second head portion of the second structural component by an adhesive.