Accessory retention band

Abstract

The present application is directed to an accessory retention band for portable electronic devices. In one aspect, an accessory retention band may comprise an elastic or stretchable band to be placed around a portion of a cover of a portable electronic device. In some embodiments, the accessory retention band may comprise one or more accessory retainers for securely holding accessories. In other embodiments, the accessory retention band may comprise one or more pouches for holding accessories. The accessory retention band may be sized to allow for full use of features of the cover, including folding the cover into a stand or easel for the electronic device.

1 . An accessory retention band for retaining at least one accessory without interfering with operation of a portable electronic device while in position on a cover of the portable electronic device, the accessory retention band comprising:
 an elastic band for securing, under tension in position around a cover of a portable electronic device, one or more accessories on an exterior face of the cover of the portable electronic device; and   at least one external accessory retainer, attached to an exterior surface of the elastic band, for externally securing the one or more accessories on the exterior face of the cover of the portable electronic device.   
     
     
         2 . The accessory retention band of  claim 1 , wherein the elastic band does not interfere with use of the portable electronic device while in position on the cover of the portable electronic device. 
     
     
         3 . The accessory retention band of  claim 1 , wherein the cover of the portable electronic device folds at one or more creases into a corresponding two or more portions to allow use of the portable electronic device without removal of the cover, and wherein a width of the elastic band is less than a corresponding width of one portion of the two or more portions of the cover. 
     
     
         4 . The accessory retention band of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one external accessory retainer comprises a riser attached to the exterior surface of the elastic band, and a face, attached to and extending beyond the riser to prevent motion of a cable along the riser orthogonally to the exterior surface of the band. 
     
     
         5 . The accessory retention band of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one external accessory retainer comprises at least one retention channel for retaining a cable. 
     
     
         6 . The accessory retention band of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one external accessory retainer comprises a retention channel with a cross-sectional profile corresponding to a cross-section of a portion of an accessory plug. 
     
     
         7 . The accessory retention band of  claim 1 , wherein a portion of the exterior surface of the elastic band comprises a cleaning material, positioned against a screen of the portable electronic device when the elastic band is in position on the cover of the portable electronic device. 
     
     
         8 . An accessory retention band for retaining at least one accessory without interfering with operation of a portable electronic device while in position on a cover of the portable electronic device, the accessory retention band comprising:
 an elastic band, to be secured under tension in position around a cover of a portable electronic device, for storing one or more accessories on an exterior face of the cover of the portable electronic device; and   a section of elastic material, attached to the elastic band on at least one edge of the section of elastic material to form a pocket in conjunction with the elastic band for storing the one or more accessories, the section of elastic material sized to lay under tension against the elastic band when the elastic band is secured under tension in position around the cover of the portable electronic device.   
     
     
         9 . The accessory retention band of  claim 8 , wherein the cover of the portable electronic device folds at one or more creases into a corresponding two or more portions to allow use of the portable electronic device without removal of the cover, and wherein a width of the elastic band is less than a corresponding width of one portion of the two or more portions of the cover. 
     
     
         10 . The accessory retention band of  claim 8 , wherein the section of elastic material is attached to the elastic band on three edges of the section of elastic material, and further comprising a closure mechanism to close the pocket formed by the elastic band in conjunction with the section of elastic material. 
     
     
         11 . The accessory retention band of  claim 10 , wherein the closure mechanism is configured to seal an edge of the section of elastic material against a corresponding edge of the elastic band. 
     
     
         12 . The accessory retention band of  claim 8 , wherein the section of elastic material is attached to the elastic band on a first edge of the section of elastic material, and further comprising a closure mechanism attached to other edges of the second section to close the pocket formed by the elastic band in conjunction with the section of elastic material. 
     
     
         13 . The accessory retention band of  claim 8 , further comprising at least one accessory retainer attached to the surface of the elastic band within the pouch formed by the elastic band in conjunction with the section of elastic material. 
     
     
         14 . The accessory retention band of  claim 8 , wherein a portion of an exterior surface of the elastic band comprises a cleaning material, positioned against a screen of the portable electronic device when the elastic band is in position on the cover of the portable electronic device. 
     
     
         15 . An accessory retention band for retaining at least one accessory without interfering with operation of a portable electronic device while in position on a cover of the portable electronic device, the accessory retention band comprising:
 an elastic band to be secured under tension in position around a cover of a portable electronic device for holding one or more accessories on an exterior face of the cover of the portable electronic device; and   a section of fabric, attached to an exterior surface of the elastic band, the section of fabric foldable to form a pocket for holding the one or more accessories.   
     
     
         16 . The accessory retention band of  claim 15 , further comprising a closure mechanism attached to the section of fabric to close the pocket formed by folding the section of fabric. 
     
     
         17 . The accessory retention band of  claim 15 , further comprising at least one accessory retainer attached to the section of fabric. 
     
     
         18 . The accessory retention band of  claim 15 , further comprising at least two buttons attached to the section of fabric for retaining a cable of an accessory, each of the at least two buttons elevated by a thread shank to a height greater than a diameter of the cable. 
     
     
         19 . The accessory retention band of  claim 15 , wherein a portion of an exterior surface of the elastic band comprises a cleaning material, positioned against a screen of the portable electronic device when the elastic band is in position on the cover of the portable electronic device. 
     
     
         20 . The accessory retention band of  claim 15 , wherein the section of fabric extends beyond the elastic band when unfolded.