Personal electronic device storage apparatus and associated method

A personal electronic device storage apparatus for assisting a user to keep the personal electronic device at a safe location during extended time periods, said personal electronic device storage apparatus comprising:

• a portable storage case comprising
• a body having a divider wall statically seated therein and extending along an entire longitudinal length of said body;
• a first cavity disposed above said divider wall, said first cavity being capable of containing the personal electronic device therein;
• a second cavity disposed below said divider wall;
• a lead plate seated within said first cavity for preventing electromagnetic waves from passing through said body, said led plate being isolated from said second cavity;
• first and second retractable cords rotatably disposed within said second cavity;
• and
• first and second holders attached to distal ends of said first and second retractable cords respectively;
• wherein at least one of said first and second holders is capable of being tethered to the personal electronic device.

A method of utilizing a personal electronic device storage apparatus for assisting a user to keep the personal electronic device at a safe location during extended time periods, said method comprising the chronological steps of:

• providing a portable storage case by performing the following steps
• providing a body having a divider wall statically seated therein and extending along an entire longitudinal length of said body such that a first cavity is disposed above said divider wall and a second cavity is disposed below said divider wall;
• preventing electromagnetic waves from passing through said body by providing and seating a lead plate within said first cavity;
• isolating said lead plate from said second cavity;
• providing and rotatably disposing first and second retractable cords within said second cavity;
• providing and attaching first and second holders to distal ends of said first and second retractable cords respectively;
• tethering at least one of said first and second holders to the personal electronic device;
• and
• positioning the personal electronic device within said first cavity of said body while said personal electronic device remains tethered to one of said first and second holder.