Abstract: An electronic device (100 or 200) can include a grip handle member (204) having at least one electronic function, and a core device (202) pivotably coupled to the grip handle member. The grip handle member can include among a microphone (210) and a speaker (208) on opposing ends of the grip handle, a camera or video camera (206 or 250) that can have a pop-out camera lens or a pivoting camera lens. The grip handle member can include at least one loudspeaker (207). The core device can further include a display or touch screen (212) or a transceiver (117) and an antenna (119) within the core device or the grip handle member or both. The electronic device can be any number of devices including a cellular, camera or smart phone, two-way radio, cordless phone, laptop computer, personal digital assistant, camera, video camera, video conferencing device, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: A housing (18) for an electronic device comprises a chamber (16) having an interior (14) for receiving electronic circuitry and a detachable contaminant barrier (12) generally contouring the interior (14) of the chamber (16) for preventing foreign particles from entering the chamber (16), for removing existing foreign particles in the chamber (16), and for aiding in the handling of the housing (18) during assembly. The detachable contaminant barrier (12) includes a first protrusion (22) for manipulating said contaminant barrier (12) and said housing (18) and a second protrusion (24) for removing said contaminant barrier (12) from said housing (18).