Attached To Animate Bearer Patents (Class 224/930)
  • Patent number: 9038871
    Abstract: A glove construction and/or kit may be used to outfit an electronic device so that the user thereof may more easily carry or transport the device. The glove construction comprises a flexible, load-bearing, strap-like material member having a glove length and a glove width. A series of finger-receiving sleeves extend widthwise intermediate the glove length. The ends of the material member are outfitted with a first set of fasteners matable with a second set of fasteners outfitted upon the electronic device. The first and second sets of fasteners are matable and together form a fastener interface for removably attaching the glove construction to the electronic device. The glove construction and the fastener interface are supportable of the device weight, and thus enable the user to manually carry the electronic device via the glove construction by inserting a series of fingers into the finger-receiving sleeves and lifting the combination therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Inventors: Kevin T. Atwood, Jennifer M. Atwood
  • Patent number: 9028407
    Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to an apparatus for monitoring patient orientation. A reusable sensor is configured to detect inclination angles of an anterior region of the patient. An elongated disposable attachment device is configured for removable attachment to both the sensor and the patient's anterior region such that the direction of elongation of the attachment device extends along the patient's sternum. The attachment device includes a sensor attachment portion configured for removable attachment to the sensor such that the sensor is prevented from direct contact with the patient, and a patient attachment portion configured for removable attachment to the patient's anterior region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Safer Care LLC
    Inventor: Elliott Bennett-Guerrero
  • Patent number: 9027814
    Abstract: A holster for a mobile device case having a first predetermined configuration and a second predetermined configuration. The holster includes a base sized to releasably affix the mobile device case independent of whether the mobile device case is in the first predetermined configuration or the second predetermined configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: A.G. Findings & Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Fernando Tages, Daniel Acero, Jorge Sotelo
  • Patent number: 9016532
    Abstract: The invention attaches a hand strap to a tablet to secure the tablet to the user's hand and act as an aide to prevent a tablet from being dropped. The invention allows the user to rotate the tablet to various viewing angles while still maintaining the secure connection to the tablet. The connection point provides a single yet strong connection between the hand strap and device grip for the two to rotate around each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Helo LLC
    Inventor: Paul W. Wizikowski
  • Patent number: 9010595
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to conveniently carry a mobile device, among others, on a hand brace. The systems include a case to enclose the mobile device and a system to wear the apparatus on a hand. The systems comprise of a case; a case tether coupled to the case; a hand brace shaft coupled to a hand brace and a case lock to secure the case in a closed position. Also presented, a method to carry and use the device while tethered to a hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventor: David Chen Yu
  • Patent number: 9004334
    Abstract: A holder for a handheld electronic device, the holder including a container defining a space for receiving the handheld electronic device and an inner surface facing inwardly towards the space. At least a portion of the inner surface includes an infrared-neutral material or coating operative for interacting with infrared light emitted from the handheld electronic device and received by the infrared-neutral material. The interaction is such that, while the handheld electronic device is being received by the container, any reflected infrared signal effected by the interaction is inoperative for effecting activation of a functionality of the handheld electronic device when the reflected infrared signal is sensed by the handheld electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Kasra Youssefi-Shams, Michael Xingyi Yu, Felipe Oliveira Simoes
  • Patent number: 9004330
    Abstract: A holder for holding an electronic device includes a frame and a harness pivotably connected to the frame. The harness has a pair of parallel elongated bars and at least one bracing member extending between the elongated bars. The frame has one or more side tabs for retaining an electronic device within the frame. A holder for holding an electronic device has a retaining member including a plurality of retaining tabs; and a harness member rotatably connected to the retaining member and rotatable between a stowed position and an inclined position. A holder for holding an electronic device has a harness having two parallel elongated bars; a frame having a base member and two parallel arms each having an opening therein; and a pivotable retaining member pivotably connected to the parallel arms. The retaining member releasably holds the electronic device. The elongated bars are slidably inserted into the openings of the arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Inventor: Shawn White
  • Patent number: 9004329
    Abstract: A wearable device includes a main body, a housing, and two connection elements fixed to the housing. The connection element includes a body and at least one elastic protrusion protruding from one side of the body. When mounting the main body to the housing, the elastic protrusion of the connection element is deformed to generate elastic force to fix the main body to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fang-Keng Hsieh, Yi-Ping Zhou
  • Patent number: 9004333
    Abstract: Holders and cases for supporting portable handheld electronic devices, such as but not limited to iPhones®, IPODS®, IPADS™, cellular phones, smart phones and the like. The holders and cases protect a portable handheld electronics device holder with a built on bottle opener fixed to a rear face of the holders and cases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Eat Dirt, LLC
    Inventors: Dean Monaco, John Santo, III
  • Patent number: 8978943
    Abstract: An armband that holds an electronic device is presented. The armband includes a pouch which includes a window and an opening configured to allow an electronic device to be inserted into the pouch. The armband also includes an arm strap wherein the proximate end of the arm strap is coupled to the pouch, and wherein the arm strap includes: holes arranged in a specified pattern; loop cells at specified locations along the length of the arm strap; and a hook cell located at a distal end of the arm strap. The armband further includes a ring coupled to the pouch configured to allow the distal end of the arm strap to be passed through the ring and pulled toward the proximate end of the arm strap so that the hook cell can be coupled to one or more loop cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew Dean Rohrbach, Jonathan P. Ive
  • Patent number: 8973795
    Abstract: A multifunctional strap system for portable electronic devices having a case and a strap on the back of the case. The case securely holds a protective electronic device while allowing access to all necessary features of the device. The strap securely couples a user's hand or other personal effects to the device. The strap may also be attached to a clip that removably attaches the strap to the bottom of the device. The detachable clip of the strap allows the strap system to loop around and be secured onto an object. The case may have an insert that can be used as a kickstand or a protective cover of a card held into place by the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Inventors: Herbert Chiu, Jr., Wilfred Medel
  • Patent number: 8950638
    Abstract: The invention disclosed herein is a finger loop for use with a portable electronic device case, housing or enclosure. The finger loop is formed by a strip of material such as silicone or rubber that extends away from the rear outer surface of the case, housing, or enclosure, and returns to the rear outer surface of the case, housing, or enclosure thereby forming a loop through which a user can insert at least one, or a plurality of fingers to aid in holding the device. The strip of material may include features to increase friction with the inside surface of the case or with the portable electronic device itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Loopy Cases LLC
    Inventors: George J. Wangercyn, Jr., John T. Wangercyn, James R. Wangercyn
  • Patent number: 8938859
    Abstract: Disclosed is an assembly. The assembly may be comprised of a device having a first engaging member, a second member having a second engaging member engaging the first engaging member, and a third member locked in place by the first engaging member and the second engaging member. The first and second members together can serve as an attachment device. The third member, held in place by the first and second engaging members, can serve as an attachment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Enuresis Solutions LLC
    Inventor: Kaiomars P. Anklesaria
  • Patent number: 8939482
    Abstract: A grippable support apparatus functions as a combination support stand and carrying handle for portable electronic devices. The apparatus includes a base member, an attachment member for attaching the base member with a rear surface of the table device, and an interface configured to be gripped by the hand of an associated user for carrying the tablet device from place to place. The interface includes first and second interface members configured to engage a ventral side and a dorsal side, respectively, of the hand of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Inventors: Kara Megan Rasmussen, Steven Frank Rasmussen
  • Patent number: 8939333
    Abstract: It comprises a hollow box with openings for permitting operate most of its functions while the device is inside, open by one of its sides for introducing the device, an oscillating piece for closing the case, a pair of belts, a quick coupling system to connect the case and its base by way of a circular coupling that is part of the base, which will be attached to the wrist of the user, having in between an anti-radiation protection. Furthermore is suitable for devices with or without cover, in this latter case the openings are designed to be watertight by assembling some elements on them.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Inventor: Óscar Sevilla Álvarez
  • Patent number: 8915409
    Abstract: A system is described that includes a base adapted to hold a device which is removable therefrom, the system including a retractor mechanism coupled to the base and having a retractable cord wound thereon with both ends extending therefrom through at least one opening as a line part of the retractable cord for access by a wearer of the base, and setting means providing adjustability of a perch position on the wearer for the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Inventor: Mark Smith
  • Patent number: 8887970
    Abstract: A portable electronic module including a portable electronic device and a holder applied to hold the portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device includes a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a display unit disposed on the first surface, wherein a connecting unit is disposed on the second surface. The holder includes a first body having a first connecting portion and a first wearing portion and a second body having a second connecting portion suited to connect with the first connecting portion and a second wearing portion, wherein the first body is suitable to connect with the second body. At least one of the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion is suitable for connecting with the connecting unit, and a wearing space is formed to wear for users by the combination of the first wearing portion and the second wearing portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Hannspree, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Tsai, Mei-Ching Tsai, Shao-Yu Hwang
  • Patent number: 8857683
    Abstract: An armband that holds an electronic device is presented. The armband includes a pouch which includes a window and an opening configured to allow an electronic device to be inserted into the pouch. The armband also includes an arm strap wherein the proximate end of the arm strap is coupled to the pouch, and wherein the arm strap includes: holes arranged in a specified pattern; loop cells at specified locations along the length of the arm strap; and a hook cell located at a distal end of the arm strap. The armband further includes a ring coupled to the pouch configured to allow the distal end of the arm strap to be passed through the ring and pulled toward the proximate end of the arm strap so that the hook cell can be coupled to one or more loop cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Inventors: Gordon Cameron, Cameron Frazier
  • Patent number: 8857691
    Abstract: Holders for portable handheld electronic devices. An embodiment has a compartment on a backplate that allows both a retractable cord and headpiece to be stored inside when not used. A spring loaded rewinder automatically retracts the cord and headpiece into the compartment where a hinge attached lid hides and protects the cord and headpiece. The backplate can include an internal inwardly protruding prong that is attached to the cord so that sliding the portable device into the holder plugs the prong into a socket on the device, and sliding the device out removes the socket from the prong. Another embodiment has a portable handheld electronics device holder with a built on bottle opener and can tab opener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Eat Dirt, LLC
    Inventors: Dean Monaco, John Santo, III
  • Patent number: 8844448
    Abstract: A device relates generally to a portable support plane, and more particularly to a neck harness sling that goes on a user's neck and suspends a rectangular reversible plane that provides a hands free, stable surface that supports portable electronic devices including but not limited to tablets and smartphones, or legal pads about a user's neck for convenient writing, typing or texting while walking, sitting, standing or reclining.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Inventors: Lester Samuel Allen, Lester Celestino Allen
  • Patent number: 8833820
    Abstract: A detachable handpiece coupling by a detachable fabric to a flat surface device, electronic tablet or notebook, or other object held in front of a user, the device conforming to a left or right hand of the user with a selected padded insert within a narrow end of the handpiece to reduce the inner portion of the handpiece to further conform to the user's hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Inventor: James Hill
  • Patent number: 8833620
    Abstract: A retractable finger handle assembly, the finger handle assembly comprising a housing, a retractable finger holder assembly coupled to the housing, the retractable finger holder assembly comprising, a belt, a first end of the belt coupled to the housing, and a finger slide coupled to a second end of the belt and slidably coupled to the housing. A resizable finger handle assembly for holding an object, comprising a retractable finger holder assembly, the retractable finger holder assembly comprising a belt coupled at a first end to a surface of the object, and a finger slide coupled to a second end of the belt and slidably coupled to the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Inventor: Rich Interdonato
  • Patent number: 8827129
    Abstract: A holder for a handheld electronic device, the holder including a container defining a space for receiving the handheld electronic device and an inner surface facing inwardly towards the space. At least a portion of the inner surface includes an infrared-neutral material or coating operative for interacting with infrared light emitted from the handheld electronic device and received by the infrared-neutral material. The interaction is such that, while the handheld electronic device is being received by the container, any reflected infrared signal effected by the interaction is inoperative for effecting activation of a functionality of the handheld electronic device when the reflected infrared signal is sensed by the handheld electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventors: Kasra Youssefi-Shams, Michael Xingyi Yu, Felipe Oliveira Simoes
  • Patent number: 8814019
    Abstract: An interchangeable cumberbund with integrated wiring to allow for connecting a variety of electronic devices for an intended purpose or mission and exchanging a configured garment for another. The reconfigurable cumberbund allows for multiple quick-disconnect cable harnesses to be weaved into the cumberbund which enables rapid and convenient removal of hardware that incorporates all I/O to a computer. The reconfigurable cumberbund connected to a wearable tactical vest containing a mobile ultra-rugged personal computer is the essential combination that allows hands-free use by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Black Diamond Advanced Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Justin Dyster, Michael Stimpson, Nate Patulski, Norman Lange, Chris Stalzer
  • Patent number: 8807412
    Abstract: A carrier system for carrying medical device accessories includes a first battery pouch to enclose at least a portion of a first battery and a garment to be worn about a torso. The garment including a plurality of accessory connection features adapted to allow for adjustable attachment of at least the first battery pouch and for adjustable attachment of a medical device controller that is electrically connected to a medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Thoratec Corporation
    Inventors: Ralph Thomas, Thomas Orduna, Maximillian Gubbins, Edward Geiselhart, David C. Brown
  • Patent number: 8789731
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for storing and transporting electronic devices. A housing includes a base, opposing sides, a movable cover, and an open lower end. The base has a cutout portion at the lower end. The movable cover is generally coextensive with and parallel to the base, and is resiliently biased into a normally closed position. The cover includes an access aperture at the lower end. Stop means are also provided at the lower end, partially blocking the opening and preventing a stored device from falling out of the housing's lower end. The cutout portion and the aperture allow entry of the user's hand into the housing for either insertion or withdrawal of the device. During either process, the user's hand causes the cover temporarily to be raised into an open position. A sling, a backpack harness, or a handle may be selectively attached to the housing for transport or storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Inventor: Robert D. Hart
  • Patent number: 8783531
    Abstract: An extendable and retractable earpiece cable assembly for mobile communication or sound devices including a reel housing integrally formed with or detachably connected to a casing for protecting a mobile electronic device. The reel housing includes a reel mechanism around which the earpiece cables are removably wound. The reel housing includes a flexible wall that is located adjacent an actuator in the reel housing, the actuator operable to retract the earpiece cables into the reel housing. The earpiece cables are extendable from and retractable into the reel housing. Each of the earpiece cables have one end attached to an earpiece and each of the earpiece cables have a second end attached to a connector plug to electrically connect the earpieces to the mobile electronic device. The casing or the reel housing also supports a carrying clip that allows a user to attach the mobile communication or sound device and earpiece assembly to an article of clothing or other accessory item supported by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventor: Robert Kroupa
  • Patent number: 8783533
    Abstract: A hand covering with hook and loop attachment member for a portable electronic device including a swivel ball mount, the swivel ball mount configured to engage a swivel ball of a base, a sheath configured to partially encompass and conform to a user's hand, the sheath in operational communication with the swivel ball mount, an elastomeric drawstring and elastomeric bands continuously disposed around various passageways of the sheath, a stopper frictionally and slidingly engaged with the drawstring, and a hook and loop attachment means disposed on each of the base and a portable electronic device, wherein the portable electronic device is attachable to and alternately detachable from the base of the hand covering. The present hand covering with hook and loop attachment member aids in holding portable electronic devices and prevents the dropping and breaking of said devices from tired fingers and sweaty hands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Inventor: Ricardo Marseille
  • Patent number: 8752740
    Abstract: A personal armband storage device includes a body portion having an opening for access to a storage compartment, a back plate attached to the body portion, the back plate including a plurality of layers of material arranged to mirror the musculature of a human upper arm in the region where the deltoid muscle, the triceps, muscle, and the bicep muscle meet; and a V-shaped strap attached to the back plate for securing the body portion to a user. The personal armband storage device is resistant to slippage during physical activity due to increased friction between the back plate and the upper arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Inventors: Mark E. Morgan, Jytte L. Nielsen
  • Patent number: 8714422
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to conveniently carry a mobile device, among others, on a wrist brace. The systems include a case to enclose the mobile device and a system to wear the apparatus on a wrist. The system is comprised of the case; a case tether coupled to the case; a wristband tether coupled to a wrist brace; a finger ring to loop around a finger and a case lock to secure the case in a closed position. Also presented, a method to carry and use the device while tethered to a wrist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Inventor: David Chen Yu
  • Patent number: 8714421
    Abstract: A wearable assembly for carrying a device is disclosed. The wearable assembly has a plurality of adjacent staggered bands in which each band is engaged with at least one adjacent band such that the bands slide relative to the adjacent band. The wearable assembly may have a locking mechanism for securing the bands in place, and a platform for holding a device. The user may then move and position the platform that holds the electronic device relative to the bands, and may rotate and swivel the electronic device to a desired angle of orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Inventor: Phil Norling
  • Patent number: 8678255
    Abstract: A personal portable devices keeper (10) and its method of use are disclosed. The keeper mainly comprises a housing formed by a shell (12) and a base (14), a spool assembly (16) controlled by a spiral spring (18) and a ratchet mechanism consisting of a ratchet plate (32) in the spool, a ratchet bead (20), and a straight slot (50) in the base, a clip (22), and a length of cord (24) with a bob (72) securing a strap loop (90). The shell has a cord port (28) and is rotatable independently from the spool so that the cord remainder is adjustable even after the cord is fully retracted by the spring. The strap loop ties a personal portable device directly through its strap holder or the like. The keeper is fully operable through the cord dragged by the portable device that is normally held and operated by one hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Inventors: Zhengping Zhang, Xiaohua Liang, Liang Zhang
  • Patent number: 8668122
    Abstract: A tablet computer accessory system for holding a tablet computer includes a base; a plurality of holding straps extending from the base, the plurality of straps each forming a loop, each loop oriented on a corner of the tablet computer; a lanyard interconnected with the base; a handle interconnected with the base; a hanging strap interconnected with a carabineer, the hanging strap attached to the base; and a leg strap interconnected with the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard N. Case, Dennis Balchunas
  • Patent number: 8657248
    Abstract: A supporting apparatus for a thin electronic product is composed of a main body having a chamber, a plurality of fillers received in the chamber, an external lateral surface, and a locating portion located on the external lateral surface. The thin electronic product can be visibly fastened to the external lateral surface by the locating portion. Because the supporting apparatus can be firmly put on a surface and define a predetermined angle with respect to the surface, while the thin electronic product is fixed to the external lateral surface of the main body, the thin electronic product can define the predetermined angle with respect to the surface to allow the user to conveniently operate the thin electronic product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Salero, LLC
    Inventors: Laura Marie Rowzee, Andreas Philipp Rowzee, Ricardo Salas
  • Patent number: 8651352
    Abstract: A holster for a portable device is described. The holster includes a cleaning mechanism for cleaning a surface of a portable device while it is in the holster. The cleaning mechanism comprises a cleaning head movably coupled to a housing of the holster and positioned adjacent an interior surface of the holster; and an actuator coupled to the cleaning head and positioned on an exterior portion of the holster. Movement of the actuator moves the cleaning head, cleaning a portion of a surface of the portable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventor: Geoffrey Martin Philippe
  • Patent number: 8616422
    Abstract: A case for holding an electronic device includes a body having a void for holding the electronic device. The void approximately replicates the shape of the electronic device such that a face of the electronic device is not substantially surrounded by the body. The body has tabs configured to contact a portion of the face of the electronic device and hold the electronic device in the void such that it is held in place. The body has a flexible body portion, the flexible body portion defined by a cut in the body, dividing the body into a hinge portion and a main body. The hinge portion is configured to be flexed away from the main body to provide a direction that the electronic device is slidably removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventors: Greg Adelman, William R. Brennan, Jr., Richard N. Case
  • Patent number: 8579112
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a holding device for a phone or other electronic device. The device has an exterior housing and a generally hollow interior. The back of the exterior housing has a plurality of finger receiving finger loops which pivot from a generally parallel position with respect to the back of the device to a generally perpendicular position with respect to the back of the device. The finger loops may move independently and be independently added or removed from the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Inventor: Webelene Bethea
  • Patent number: 8567599
    Abstract: A case for an electronic device includes a main body configured to secure and protect the electronic device and one or more accessory-attachment nodes configured to be coupled to a case accessory. Example case accessories include shoulder straps, car headrest frames, wall-mounting frames, and the like. When the electronic device case is mated to the case accessory using the one or more accessory-attachment nodes, the electronic device may be securely positioned for transport and/or use. Further, the one or more accessory-attachment nodes may allow the case and, in particular, the electronic device coupled to the case, to be easily moved from one case accessory to another case accessory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: modulR LLC
    Inventors: Joshua Beatty, Michael Casto
  • Patent number: 8567832
    Abstract: A hand grip for an electronic device is disclosed. An example hand grip may include a backing removably attachable to a back side of the electronic device by stretching over opposite edge portions of the electronic device. The hand grip may also include a handle member connecting with the backing. The handle member connects with one or more finger of a user to securely hold the handheld electronic device by the hand of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Inventor: Robert E. Kannaka
  • Patent number: 8550317
    Abstract: In one preferred embodiment, the present invention is a gripper for gripping a portable electronic device case. The case has a defined opening, and an inside and outside. The gripper comprises a retainer to partially pass through the case opening, and the retainer defines two opposing slots. There is a retractable strap having two flanged ends. Each strap flanged end is passed through the retainer slots to communicate with the case inside. The strap flange is shaped to prevent the strap from completely passing through said retainer slots to the case outside when the strap is pulled. The gripper facilitates carrying a portable electronic device using a single finger, or an open hand, depending on the size of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Inventor: Ervis Hyseni
  • Patent number: 8528798
    Abstract: An electronic mobile device support apparatus includes a plurality of generally tubular finger receivers disposed adjacent a rear surface of an electronic mobile device. Each of the plurality of finger receivers defines a passageway configured to receive a corresponding finger of an electronic mobile device user such that the electronic mobile device is supportable thereby.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: BlackBerry Limited
    Inventor: Chao Chen
  • Patent number: 8523031
    Abstract: An apparatus for carrying hand held electronic and other types of devices includes a flexible substrate and a lanyard secured to the substrate. The substrate has opposite first and second surfaces and opposite first and second end portions. A layer of adhesive material is applied to at least a portion of the substrate first surface, and a protective layer of material is releasably secured to the adhesive material. When the protective layer is removed, the adhesive material is exposed such that the substrate can be secured to a device via the adhesive material. The adhesive material is intended to securely attach the substrate to the device and such that removal therefrom is difficult. The lanyard allows for the substrate and an attached device to be suspended around the neck of a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Inventor: Shane Hedrick
  • Patent number: 8505790
    Abstract: Systems and methods for supporting an electronic device include an electronic device storage chamber; a shoulder strap attached to a top end of the electronic device storage chamber; a chest strap attached to a surface of the electronic device storage chamber; a bottom arm hingeably attached to a bottom end of the electronic device storage chamber; a ball joint attached to the bottom arm; and an electronic device support arm having a first end attached to the ball joint. In one embodiment, a phone arm can be attached to a surface of the electronic device storage chamber to adjustably support the position of a phone so that a user can simultaneously use the phone and the electronic device such as a tablet in a hands-free manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Inventors: David Chen Yu, Michael David Yu
  • Patent number: 8479960
    Abstract: The present invention may be used for positioning portable telephones on sun visors in vehicles. The holder may be in the general form of a rectangular box structure with a back side wall with a hanger attached, a right and a left side wall attached to the back side wall, a front side wall attached to the two side walls, and a bottom wall to form an open top interior chamber. The front side wall may have at least one opening therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventor: Ruben Lopez-Apodaca
  • Patent number: 8474669
    Abstract: An armband that holds an electronic device is presented. The armband includes a pouch which includes a window and an opening configured to allow an electronic device to be inserted into the pouch. The armband also includes an arm strap wherein the proximate end of the arm strap is coupled to the pouch, and wherein the arm strap includes: holes arranged in a specified pattern; loop cells at specified locations along the length of the arm strap; and a hook cell located at a distal end of the arm strap. The armband further includes a ring coupled to the pouch configured to allow the distal end of the arm strap to be passed through the ring and pulled toward the proximate end of the arm strap so that the hook cell can be coupled to one or more loop cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Dean Rohrbach, Jonathan Ive
  • Patent number: 8418629
    Abstract: The present invention is a platform for an electronic device such as a tablet computer or personal video player. The platform for an electronic device with a screen preferably comprises a rectangular device case with a landscape position and a portrait position and a lockable entry port lid. The case has a view port for the screen and four attachment blade ports. One blade port is on each side of the device case. The platform has two adjustable support legs with an attachment blade, padded end and a string lock. The attachment blades are insertable into the blade ports and lock with a snap tab into the port. The platform further has a length of string with a sleeve of padding and an adjustment loop attached to each leg. The string can be adjusted so the platform has a deployed mode and a carrying mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Inventor: David Chen Yu
  • Patent number: 8408436
    Abstract: A wearable device has a carrier having an aperture. A device has a USB connection and a protrusion wherein the protrusion is received in the aperture to connect the device to the carrier. The device is a USB type device having athletic functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen D. Berry, Matt Capozzi, Kevin Lozeau, James Molyneux
  • Patent number: 8356736
    Abstract: A gadget holding device for releasably holding a cell phone, an ipod or other similar gadget on a users clothing, belt or purse. The gadget holding device preferably comprising a clip, a D-ring, and a hanging interlock clasp, wherein the D-ring connects the clip to the hanging interlock clasp that permits the D-ring to rotate relative to the clip and the hanging interlock clasp to rotate and slide relative to D-ring. This configuration releasably holds a gadget and enables easy one-handed release from the gadget holding device. In this way, the gadget-holding device is a sleek, flat, lightweight, fashionable and ultimately inconspicuous way to carry a cell phone, music player or any other gadget on a person comfortably.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Inventor: Holly Musgrave
  • Patent number: 8333310
    Abstract: A clip assembly for a mobile device case. The clip assembly includes a base having an opening there through, the base is mountable to the mobile device case. An arm is also included having a projection disposable within the opening and a recess. The arm is rotatable about the base. A lock is also included, the lock is insertable into the recess to secure the arm to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: A.G. Findings & Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Fernando J. Tages
  • Patent number: 8328055
    Abstract: A holder for a handheld device such as a smartphone or personal digital assistant (PDA) worn securely on a wrist, that allows the device to selectively rotate to a plurality of desired positions while remaining on the wrist. The holder has a protective shell case rotatably connected to a wrist strap by a pair of interlocking assemblies. In a first embodiment, a spring assembly with a pair of tabs on the wrist strap connects to a socket assembly attached to the shell case. In a further embodiment, the socket assembly on the strap connects to the spring assembly on the case. The shell case holds the device, allowing a user to directly access and use the device single-handedly when worn on the wrist. The device rotates between portrait and landscape positions by grasping the shell case and twisting, and detaches quickly by squeezing the tabs, disengaging the interlocking assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Inventor: Zenda Snyder