Carrying assembly and method for securement of electronic devices

A carrying assembly for an electronic device, the carrying assembly comprising:

• a base including an opening and a flange portion for receipt of a locking button;
• a retainer button provided with a plurality of teeth;
• a retainer portion positioned on the retainer button and adapted to protrude through the opening for securement of the locking button in the flange portion;
• and
• a leaf spring associated with the base and operable to provide tension for displacement of the retainer portion,
• wherein the carrying assembly is adapted to be fitted with a lanyard.

A method for securing an electronic device, the method comprising the steps of:

• inserting a locking button, having an electronic device secured thereto, within a carrying assembly base having an opening;
• applying pressure to the locking button to overcome a retainer portion protruding through the opening in the base, wherein the retainer portion is operable to be downwardly displaced;
• returning the retainer portion to its original position due to the tension in a leaf spring;
• and
• carrying the electronic device with a lanyard fitted with the carrying assembly.

An adjustable carrying assembly for securement of an electronic device, the carrying assembly comprising:

• a rear panel;
• a spring component associated with the rear panel, the spring component being generally U-shaped in cross-section and including an integral leaf spring;
• a retainer button associated with the spring component and having a retainer portion provided thereon;
• and
• a base having an opening and a flange for receipt of a locking button, whereby the retainer portion is adapted to protrude through the opening for positioning within a hollowed portion of the locking button.