Patent Application
20140312090
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1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to electronic device accessories, and more particularly, to a neck strap or harness with a built in electronic device holder that will allow users to have easy, usable, hands free access to and storage of the device and be able to utilize the device more effectively and safely.
2. Description of the Related Art
Electronic devices including but not limited to cellular phones, smart phones, PDA's, tablets, tablet PC's, electronic readers and other such devices have become a widely used means of communication, entertainment, and business in today's society. The physical use of these devices requires the device to be on a stable surface or in the user's hand(s). It is common practice for a person to use the device or check for new/recent activity numerous times within a short period of time. After each short use, the user tends to stow away the electronic device only to get it out again. The frequent and continual pattern of use, storage and retrieval causes individuals to have one or both hands occupied a majority of the time. This disarms the user from full function of their hands. Additionally, this repeated pattern results in the mishandling of the device and subsequent damage due to the mishandling.
Electronic device accessories exist on the market and are used to hold and protect your device in different ways namely to enclose your device within itself so that it will be protected and/or so that it that will clip to your belt or purse. There are also device holders that will hold your phone in your vehicle. There are also device lanyards or holder pockets, namely for smart phones, that go around your neck. There are also device stands. However none of the prior art devices allow for wearable use.
This disclosure departs from what is available on the market today by providing a wearable base that fills the need for active users of such devices to be able to use their device with reduced reliance on the device being held in their hands and as a result disarming the user from performing other important functions and compromising reaction times when the hands are needed for other actions and reduced risk of mishandling and damage to the device.
This disclosure provides a fast, easily accessible holder for small electronic devices such as a mobile phone, tablet, or music player. The electronic device holder consists of two parts, a stand holder that allows a user to modify the angle, rotation, and vertical position of the electronic device and base that attaches to a person. The stand is detachable from the base and may be used without the base as a general stand. When the stand is attached to the base, the user may enjoy the electronic device without having to use their hands.
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The attachment member 5 is attached to the other end of the pivot joint 9 from the bottom telescoping receiving member 10 and support member 8. The attachment member 5 is comprised of a suction cup 12, flange 13, and screw mount 14. The screw mount 14 is directly attached to the pivot joint 9. The pivot joint 9 allows the device holder 3 and telescoping element 7 to rotate 180 degrees in respect to the attachment member 5.
The device holder 3 is generally rectangular in shape. The device holder 3 is attached on its rear face 15 to the frame 3 through a ball and socket joint 16 that is attached to the top frame member 6. The ball and socket joint 16, as seen in
Electronic devices 20, such as tablets, music players, and mobile phones, are attached to the device holder 3 through a variety of attachment mechanisms. The front face 17 of the device holder 3 contains a sticky pad 18 that allows for attachment and removal of an electronic device without leaving any residue. Additionally, clips 19 positioned along the edges of the device holder 3 attach to an electronic device and secure it to the device holder 3. The specific device holder attachment mechanisms vary depending on the size, weight, and use of the electronic device. Additional attachment mechanisms such as elastic bands or fitted rubber sleeves may be utilized. Attachment mechanisms may be used in unison or in combination to achieve sufficient level of attachment.
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An adjustable torso strap 31 is comprised of a male strip 39 having a male clip 40 on one end and female strip 41 having a female clip 42 on one end. The other end of the male strip 39 is attached to the edge of base 30 at approximately the lateral axis 47 of the base. The other end of the female strip 41 is attached to the edge of base 30 at approximately the lateral axis 47 of the base 30, on the opposing side of where the male strip 39 attaches to the base 30. The male clip 40 corresponds to the female clip 42 and capable of locking. Other fasteners such as clips may be utilized.
An adjustable neck strap 32 is comprised of a right strip 43 having a hook and loop fastener 44 on one end and left strip 45 having a hook and loop fastener 46 on one end. The other end of the male strip 43 is attached to the back wall 34 of base 30 above the slot 38. The other end of the female strip 45 is attached adjacent to the where the male strip 43 attaches to the base 30 on the opposite side of the longitudinal axis 48 of base 30. The hook and loop fasteners 44, 46 are capable of attaching to one another and securing the right strip 43 with the left strip 45. Other fasteners such as clips may be utilized.
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This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 61/802,137 filed Mar. 15, 2013 entitled Electronic Device Accessory, which is incorporated by reference herein.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61802137 | Mar 2013 | US |
