US2012080469A1PendingUtilityA1

Apparatus for carrying hand-held wireless electronic device

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Oct 4, 2010Filed: May 13, 2011Published: Apr 5, 2012
Est. expiryOct 4, 2030(~4.2 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Roger Souders
A45F 5/1516A45F 2005/006A45F 2005/008H04M 1/18A45C 2013/303H04B 1/3888A45F 5/00
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Abstract

An apparatus and method to enable the carrying of a wireless device safely and securely while adding protection to the device and while preserving accessibility for use of the device with minimal adverse impact on such use. The apparatus and method enable a plurality of structures for carrying the wireless device.

Claims

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1 . An apparatus for carrying a wireless device comprising:
 a protective case configured to enclose a portion of the wireless device,   the protective case having a back and incorporating an attachment structure.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus for carrying a wireless device according to  claim 1 , and further having an attachment device removably connectable to the attachment structure. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus for carrying a wireless device according to  claim 2 , and further having a lanyard, the lanyard connected to the attachment device. 
     
     
         4 . An apparatus for carrying a wireless device comprising:
 a protective case configured to enclose a portion of the wireless device,   the protective case having a back and incorporating an attachment structure,   wherein the attachment structure is a tab formed by a generally U-shaped portion of the back of the protective case, the tab positioned at an angle out of the plane of the remainder of the back and in a direction away from the wireless device, said angle being selected from the group comprising zero degrees and an angle greater than zero degrees.   
     
     
         5 . The apparatus for carrying a wireless device according to  claim 4 , and further having an attachment device removably connectable to the attachment structure. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus for carrying a wireless device according to  claim 5 , wherein the attachment device is a spring-activated clamp, the spring-activated clamp having two jaws and wherein the tab is clamped between the jaws. 
     
     
         7 . The apparatus for carrying a wireless device according to  claim 6 , wherein the tab contains a slot and wherein the two jaws of the spring-activated clamp contact each other within the slot. 
     
     
         8 . The apparatus for carrying a wireless device according to  claim 6 , wherein the tab contains a rib and wherein tab is clamped between the two jaws at a location between the rib and the wireless device. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus for carrying a wireless device according to  claim 5 , and further having a lanyard, the lanyard connected to the attachment device. 
     
     
         10 . An apparatus for carrying a wireless device comprising:
 a protective case configured to enclose a portion of the wireless device,   the protective case having a back and incorporating an attachment structure, wherein the attachment structure is two slots generally parallel to each other, the two slots being separated by a web in the back of the protective case.   
     
     
         11 . The apparatus for carrying a wireless device according to  claim 10 , and further having an attachment device removably connectable to the attachment structure. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus for carrying a wireless device according to  claim 11 , wherein the attachment device is a spring-activated clamp, the spring-activated clamp having two jaws and wherein the web is clamped between the two jaws of the spring-activated clamp. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus for carrying a wireless device according to  claim 11 , and further having a lanyard, the lanyard connected to the attachment device. 
     
     
         14 . An apparatus for carrying a wireless device comprising:
 a protective case configured to enclose a portion of the wireless device,   the protective case having a back and incorporating an attachment structure wherein the attachment structure is a slot through the back of the protective case, the slot having a top edge and a bottom edge.   
     
     
         15 . The apparatus for carrying a wireless device according to  claim 14 , and further having an attachment device removably connectable to the attachment structure. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus for carrying a wireless device according to  claim 14 , wherein the attachment device is a clasp having an entry portion and a stop portion, wherein the entry portion is inserted through the slot and is located between the back of the protective case and the wireless device and the stop portion is in contact with the top edge. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus for carrying a wireless device according to  claim 15 , and further having a lanyard, the lanyard connected to the attachment device. 
     
     
         18 . An apparatus for carrying a wireless device comprising:
 a protective case configured to enclose a portion of the wireless device, the protective case having a back and incorporating an attachment structure, wherein the attachment structure is a T-shaped slot through the back of the protective case, the T-shaped slot having an entry slot portion and a locking slot portion.   
     
     
         19 . The apparatus for carrying a wireless device according to  claim 18 , and further having an attachment device removably connectable to the attachment structure. 
     
     
         20 . The apparatus for carrying a wireless device according to  claim 19 , wherein the attachment device is a clasp having an entrance clasp portion and a locking post clasp portion, wherein the entrance clasp portion is located between the back of the protective case and the wireless device and the lock post clasp portion is located within the locking slot portion of the T-shaped slot. 
     
     
         21 . The apparatus for carrying a wireless device according to  claim 19 , and further having a lanyard, the lanyard being connected to the attachment device. 
     
     
         22 . An apparatus for carrying a wireless device comprising:
 a protective sheet affixed to the back of the wireless device, the protective sheet incorporating an attachment structure.   
     
     
         23 . The apparatus for carrying a wireless device according to  claim 22 , wherein the attachment structure is a tab formed by a generally U-shaped portion of the protective sheet, the tab positioned at an angle out of the plane of the remainder of the protective sheet and in a direction away from the wireless device, said angle being selected from the group comprising zero degrees and an angle greater than zero degrees. 
     
     
         24 . The apparatus for carrying a wireless device according to  claim 22 , wherein the protective sheet is affixed to the back of the wireless device by means of an adhesive. 
     
     
         25 . The apparatus for carrying a wireless device according to  claim 23 , and further having an attachment device removably connectable to the attachment structure. 
     
     
         26 . The apparatus for carrying a wireless device according to  claim 25 , wherein the attachment device is a spring-activated clamp, the spring-activated clamp having two jaws and wherein the tab is clamped between the jaws. 
     
     
         27 . The apparatus for carrying a wireless device according to  claim 26 , wherein the tab contains a slot and wherein the two jaws of the spring-activated clamp contact each other within the slot. 
     
     
         28 . The apparatus for carrying a wireless device according to  claim 26 , wherein the tab contains a rib and wherein tab is clamped between the two jaws at a location between the rib and the wireless device. 
     
     
         29 . The apparatus for carrying a wireless device according to  claim 25 , and further having a lanyard, the lanyard connected to the attachment device. 
     
     
         30 . A method for enabling a person to carry a wireless device comprising:
 enclosing at least a part of the wireless device within a protective case, the protective case incorporating an attachment structure.   
     
     
         31 . A method for enabling a person to carry a wireless device comprising:
 enclosing at least a part of the wireless device within a protective case, the protective case incorporating an attachment structure; and   attaching a lanyard having an attachment device to the attachment structure by means of the attachment device.   
     
     
         32 . A method for enabling a person to carry a wireless device comprising:
 affixing a protective sheet to the back of the wireless device, the protective sheet incorporating an attachment structure.   
     
     
         33 . A method for enabling a person to carry a wireless device comprising:
 affixing a protective sheet to the back of the wireless device, the protective sheet incorporating an attachment structure; and   attaching a lanyard having an attachment device to the attachment structure by means of the attachment device.

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