Mobile device accessories

Abstract

A mobile computing device and cradle holster comprises a body formed of a unitary material that is constructed and arranged to surround both a mobile computing device and a cradling apparatus coupled to the mobile computing device. The body includes an opening for receiving the mobile computing device and cradling apparatus and for exposing a top region of both the mobile computing device and cradling apparatus. The opening further has a width configured to receive and hold in place both the cradling apparatus and the mobile computing device coupled to the cradling apparatus, and the cradling apparatus comprising a mating interface for conformably positioning in an interior of the holster. At least one clip extends from a rear surface of the body for removably coupling to a belt of a wearer, the clip including a mounting element for coupling to the rear surface of the body.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A mobile computing device and cradle holster, comprising:
 a body formed of a unitary material that is constructed and arranged to surround both a mobile computing device and a cradling apparatus coupled to the mobile computing device, the body including an opening for receiving the mobile computing device and cradling apparatus and for exposing a top region of both the mobile computing device and cradling apparatus, the opening further having a width configured to receive and hold in place both the cradling apparatus and the mobile computing device coupled to the cradling apparatus, and the cradling apparatus comprising a mating interface for conformably positioning in an interior of the holster, a front region of the body constructed and arranged for directly abutting the mobile computing device and including a parabolic top portion that exposes a top portion of the mobile computing device, and a rear region of the body constructed and arranged for directly abutting the cradling apparatus and to permit a wireless communication between the mobile computing device and an electronic device of a retail garden facility;   at least one clip extending from a rear surface of the body for removably coupling to a belt of a wearer, the clip including a mounting element for coupling to the rear surface of the body.   
     
     
         2 . The mobile computing device and cradle holster of  claim 1 , wherein the body is constructed and arranged for temporarily holding a Zebra™ TC51 handheld mobile computer and cradle. 
     
     
         3 . The mobile computing device and cradle holster of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one clip comprises:
 a top region that includes two holes, each hole aligned with the pouch for receiving a coupling device that secures the clip to the body:   a bottom region that is offset from the top region so that that bottom region is at a greater distance from a sidewall of the pouch than the top region so that the bottom region is positioned about the belt, the bottom region including an opening; and   a protrusion extending from the bottom region at an angle extending from a bottom of the opening in a direction toward the sidewall of the body and over the opening.   
     
     
         4 . The mobile computing device and cradle holster of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one clip comprises a dual-body configuration, including a first body and a second body each extending from a common top region, wherein the top region includes at least one hole for receiving a coupling mechanism that directly attaches the at least one clip to the rear surface of the body. 
     
     
         5 . The mobile computing device and cradle holster of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one clip includes an offset to form a gap between the at least one clip and the rear surface of the body. 
     
     
         6 . The mobile computing device and cradle holster of  claim 1 , wherein the body is constructed and arranged to surround an intermediate device or sled between the mobile computing device and the cradling apparatus. 
     
     
         7 . The mobile computing device and cradle holster of  claim 1 , wherein the opening of the body is constructed and arranged to expand and contract for receiving the mobile computing device and the cradling apparatus. 
     
     
         8 . The mobile computing device and cradle holster of  claim 1 , further comprising a mount extending from the rear surface of the body for directly abutting an offset portion of the at least one clip. 
     
     
         9 . The mobile computing device and cradle holster of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one clip includes an element that extends from a bottom region of the at least one clip at an angle extending in a direction toward the rear surface of the body. 
     
     
         10 . An apparatus for holding a handheld mobile computer, comprising:
 a cradle for holding a handheld mobile computer; and   a pouch for receiving and holding the cradle, including:
 at least one clip for removably coupling to a belt of a wearer, the clip including a mounting element for coupling to the pouch; and 
 an opening having a width configured to receive and hold in place both the cradle and the mobile computer insider the cradle, and the cradle comprising a mating interface for conformably positioning in the pouch. 
   
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the at least one clip comprises:
 a top region that includes two holes, each hole aligned with the pouch for receiving a coupling device that secures the clip to the pouch:   a bottom region that is offset from the top region so that that bottom region is at a greater distance from a sidewall of the pouch than the top region so that the bottom region is positioned about the belt, the bottom region including an opening; and   a protrusion extending from the bottom region at an angle extending from a bottom of the opening in a direction toward the sidewall of the pouch and over the opening.   
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the at least one clip comprises a dual-body configuration, including a first body and a second body each extending from a common top region, wherein the top region includes at least one hole for receiving a coupling mechanism that directly attaches the at least one clip to the rear surface of the pouch. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the at least one clip includes an offset to form a gap between the at least one clip and the pouch. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the pouch is constructed and arranged to surround an intermediate device or sled between the mobile computing device and the cradle. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the opening of the pouch is constructed and arranged to expand and contract for receiving the mobile computing device and the cradle. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , further comprising a mount extending from the rear surface of the pouch for directly abutting an offset portion of the at least one clip. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the at least one clip includes an element that extends from a bottom region of the at least one clip at an angle extending in a direction toward the rear surface of the pouch.