Abstract: A quick release latch assembly for a portable cabinet, such as that of a tape player, for providing ready attachment and release of a carry strap or like accessory to said cabinet. The latch assembly comprises a fixed member integrally constructed with said cabinet having a pair of angled grooves and resilient tongue means, and a removable member including a lower portion having a pair of pivot rod ends and an upper portion having means for coupling to the carry strap, the rods ends inserting into the grooves when the tongue is depressed and upon reaching beyond the angled corners of the grooves being held in position by said tongue abutting the lower portion of said removable member.

Abstract: Storage assembly for detachable power cords having male and female ends, constructed integrally with an external surface of a portable electrical device that can be energized either by self contained batteries or by house power, the storage assembly providing convenient storage for the power cord during times when the cord is not in use. The storage assembly comprises a wrapping surface constructed integrally with and extending at approximately right angles to the external surface and arranged in a closed path on the external surface, at least a portion of the wrapping surface having an overhanging extension disposed approximately parallel to the external surface, whereby the power cord can be wrapped around the wrapping surface and held in place between the external surface and the overhanging extension. The storage assembly further comprises means for securing both the male and female ends of the power cord.