Abstract: An expandable device adapted to be removably coupled to a platform for attaching to a portable electronic device or a case for a portable electronic device includes a body, a button, and a locking device. The body has a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis, and is movable along the longitudinal axis between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The button is coupled to the first end of the body, and includes an inner surface and an engaging member carried by the inner surface. The locking device is carried by the second end of the body, at least a portion of the locking device being adapted to be removably coupled to the platform for attaching to the portable electronic device or the case for the portable electronic device. When the body is in the collapsed configuration, the engaging member of the button engages the locking device such that the button and the locking device can be rotatable together.

Abstract: An accessory for a mobile electronic device includes a platform and a wallet. The platform is adapted to be attached to the mobile electronic device or a case for the mobile electronic device. The wallet is removably attached to the platform and configured to hold one or more objects associated with a user of the accessory.

Abstract: An accessory for a mobile electronic device includes a platform, a wallet, and a grip accessory coupled to the wallet. The platform is adapted to be attached to the mobile electronic device or a case for the mobile electronic device. The wallet is attached to the platform and configured to hold one or more objects associated with a user of the accessory. The grip accessory is adapted to permit a user of the accessory to securely grip the accessory and includes a base and a gripping element movable relative to the base.

Abstract: A storage accessory for an expandable device includes a body having a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and a perimeter edge between the first side and the second side. A loop is coupled to the body and extends from the perimeter edge of the body. A cavity is disposed in the first side and is sized to receive a portion of an expandable device. A flange is adjacent to the cavity and is configured to releasably engage a portion of the expandable device. The flange at least partially surrounds a portion of the expandable device when the expandable device is locked to the body.

Abstract: An expandable device includes a platform having top and bottom sides, a body having a first end and a second end, the second end being operably coupled to the platform, a button operably coupled to the first end of the body, and a storage receptacle defined by at least one of the button, the platform, and the body. The body is movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration.

Abstract: An expandable socket accessory includes a body movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The body includes a first end and a second end. A platform is removably connected to the second end of the body. The platform includes a top surface, a bottom surface, and a collar extending axially away from the top surface. The collar defines a side opening and an inner radial surface. The side opening is sized to slidably receive at least a portion of the second end of the body. The inner radial surface of the platform cooperates with and retains the second end of the body in connection with the platform.

Abstract: A case for a mobile device, including first, second, third, and fourth sides, each with inside and outside surfaces opposite to each other. The inside surfaces of the first and second sides face each other. The inside surface of the third and fourth sides faces each other. The first and second sides are arranged between the third and fourth sides, and the third and fourth sides are arranged between the first and second sides, so that the four sides form at least part of a frame configured to surround a periphery of the mobile device. At least one of the inside surfaces of the first, second, third, and fourth sides includes triangular protrusions that have a triangular cross section and extend toward the inside of the case, so that an apex of each of the triangular protrusions contacts the mobile device when it is arranged inside the case.

Abstract: An expandable device for use with a portable electronic device includes a body, a button, a platform, and a locking device. The body has a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis, and is movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The button is coupled to the first end of the body, and the platform includes an outer surface and a collar extending away from the outer surface. The collar defines a cavity. The locking device is carried by the second end of the body, and at least a portion of the locking device is adapted to be removably disposed in the cavity of the platform for releasably coupling the body to the platform. The locking device is rotatable relative to the platform between an unlocked configuration, in which the body is removable from the platform, and a locked configuration, in which the body is secured to the platform.

Abstract: An expandable device adapted to be removably coupled to a platform for attaching to a portable electronic device or a case for a portable electronic device includes a body, a button, and a locking device. The body has a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis, and is movable along the longitudinal axis between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The button is coupled to the first end of the body, and includes an inner surface and an engaging member carried by the inner surface. The locking device is carried by the second end of the body, at least a portion of the locking device being adapted to be removably coupled to the platform for attaching to the portable electronic device or the case for the portable electronic device. When the body is in the collapsed configuration, the engaging member of the button engages the locking device such that the button and the locking device can be rotatable together.

Abstract: A protective case for a mobile electronic device includes a case body and a protection element. The case body is sized to receive a mobile electronic device. The protection element can be coupled to the case body and include a chamber filled with air.

Abstract: An expandable socket accessory includes a body movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The body includes a first end and a second end. A platform is removably connected to the second end of the body. The platform includes a top surface, a bottom surface, and a collar extending axially away from the top surface. The collar defines a side opening and an inner radial surface. The side opening is sized to slidably receive at least a portion of the second end of the body. The inner radial surface of the platform cooperates with and retains the second end of the body in connection with the platform.

Abstract: An accessory for a mobile electronic device includes a platform and a wallet. The platform is adapted to be attached to the mobile electronic device or a case for the mobile electronic device. The wallet is removably attached to the platform and configured to hold one or more objects associated with a user of the accessory.

Abstract: A case assembly for a portable electronic device includes an expandable device having a device body with an end and a case body arranged to receive a portable electronic device on a first face. The case body includes an aperture formed in a second face, which is opposite the first face, and is sized to receive at least a portion of the expandable device. A buffer at least partially surrounds the aperture of the case body and includes a wall extending away from the first face of the case body. The wall is arranged to surround at least a portion of the device body when the expandable device is coupled to the case body. The device body is movable within the aperture from a first position to a second position.

Abstract: An expandable device accessory including a body having a first end and a second end and is movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. A button is coupled to the first end of the body, and a link includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is a platform having an opening sized to receive the second end of the body. At least the first portion and the second portion of the link is adapted to removably couple to a different link.

Abstract: An expandable device includes a body with a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis. The body is movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. A button is coupled to the first end of the body and includes an inner surface and an engaging member carried by the inner surface. A platform includes an outer surface and a collar extending away from the outer surface and the collar defines a cavity. A locking device is carried by the second end of the body, and a portion of the locking device is adapted to be removably disposed in the cavity of the platform for releasably coupling the body to the platform. When the body is in the collapsed configuration, the engaging member of the button engages the locking device such that the locking device is rotatable relative to the platform between an unlocked and a locked configuration.

Abstract: An expandable device includes a body with a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis. The body is movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. A button is coupled to the first end of the body and includes an inner surface and an engaging member carried by the inner surface. A platform includes an outer surface and a collar extending away from the outer surface and the collar defines a cavity. A locking device is carried by the second end of the body, and a portion of the locking device is adapted to be removably disposed in the cavity of the platform for releasably coupling the body to the platform. When the body is in the collapsed configuration, the engaging member of the button engages the locking device such that the locking device is rotatable relative to the platform between an unlocked and a locked configuration.

Abstract: An expandable socket includes a body having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis. The body is movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. A platform has a bore sized to receive the second end of the body. The bore is axially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the body. A locking member is disposed between the body and the platform and rotatably and releasably couples the body to the platform. The locking member is movable between an unlocked configuration, in which the body is removable from the platform, and a locked configuration, in which the body is secured to the platform.

Abstract: A bumper (1) for a mobile device that includes a first layer (18) formed from an elastomeric first material and a second layer (2) formed from a second material different from the elastomeric first material. The first layer (18) is arranged on an outside of the bumper and the second layer (2) is arranged on an inside of the bumper so that the second layer (2) is between the mobile device and the first layer (18) when the mobile device is arranged in the bumper (1). The bumper (1) completely covers the mobile device, except for at least a portion of the front, at least a portion of the rear, and at least one speaker of the mobile device if present, when the mobile device is arranged in the bumper (1).

Abstract: A case (1) for a mobile device, including a rear side, an electrical power storage device (28), and an electrical connector (18). The rear side (6) has an upper portion (6a), a lower portion (6b), and a hinge (24) arranged between the upper and lower portions (6a,6b). The hinge (24) is configured to allow the upper portion (6a) to rotate with respect to the lower portion (6b) so that a rear surface of the upper portion (6a) and a rear surface of the lower portion (6b) form an angle of less than 180°. The electrical connector (18) is electrically connected with the power storage device (28), and is configured to connect with the mobile device when the mobile device is arranged within the case (1) to electrically connect the power storage (28) device with the mobile device (1).