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The present invention relates to accessories for mobile electronic devices, and more particularly, to a case having features to hold, stand and hang a mobile electronic device.
A variety of different accessories for assisting users with holding a mobile device have been disclosed and marketed. Such devices include those disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Publication Nos. 2013/0240380A1, 2015/365125A1, 2014/364176A1, 2014/221055A1 and 2014/217135A1 as well as U.S. Pat. No. 9,226,567 and others.
In a preferred embodiment, the present invention is a mobile device accessory assembly having a plurality of mobile device accessories. The assembly has a body member having a durable shell member having a shape to accommodate a mobile device, a recess for receiving a metal piece, a circular central accessory opening with a lip around a portion of the circumference of the central accessory opening, a lower accessory opening, and a hinge structure at an edge of the lower accessory opening and a metal piece secured in the recess in the durable shell. A holding accessory is rotatably secured in the circular central accessory opening in the durable shell. A hanging accessory is secured by a magnet to the metal piece in the recess in the durable shell. A standing accessory having a hinge member secured to the hinge member in the lower accessory opening in the durable shell.
Still other aspects, features, and advantages of the present invention are readily apparent from the following detailed description, simply by illustrating a preferable embodiments and implementations. The present invention is also capable of other and different embodiments and its several details can be modified in various obvious respects, all without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the drawings and descriptions are to be regarded as illustrative in nature, and not as restrictive. Additional objects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
For a more complete understanding of the present invention and the advantages thereof, reference is now made to the following description and the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1A is a front perspective view of a mobile device accessory assembly with a case and three accessories in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1B is a rear perspective view of a mobile device accessory assembly with a case and three accessories in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1C is a front view of a mobile device accessory assembly with a case and three accessories in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1D is a rear view of a mobile device accessory assembly with a case and three accessories in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1E is a left side view of a mobile device accessory assembly with a case and three accessories in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1F is a right side view of a mobile device accessory assembly with a case and three accessories in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1G is a bottom view of a mobile device accessory assembly with a case and three accessories in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1H is a top view of a mobile device accessory assembly with a case and three accessories in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1I is a rear perspective view of a mobile device accessory assembly with a case and one accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1J is a rear view of a mobile device accessory assembly with a case and one accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1K is a side view of a mobile device accessory assembly with a case and one accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1L is a top view of a mobile device accessory assembly with a case and one accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1M is a cross-sectional view of a mobile device accessory assembly with a case and one accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2A is a rear perspective view of a mobile device accessory case in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2B is a front view of a mobile device accessory case in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2C is a rear view of a mobile device accessory case in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2D is a left side view of a mobile device accessory case in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2E is a right side view of a mobile device accessory case in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2F is a bottom view of a mobile device accessory case in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3A is a rear perspective view of a mobile device holding accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3B is a front perspective view of a mobile device holding accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 3C and 3H are rear views of a mobile device holding accessory assembly in first and second positions in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3D is a left side view of a mobile device holding accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3E is a right side view of a mobile device holding accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3F is a bottom view of a mobile device holding accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3G is a top view of a mobile device holding accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4A is a rear perspective view of a mobile device holding accessory support member in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4B is a front perspective view of a mobile device holding accessory support member in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4C is a rear view of a mobile device holding accessory support member in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4D is a left side view of a mobile device holding accessory support member in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4E is a right side view of a mobile device holding accessory support member in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4F is a bottom view of a mobile device holding accessory support member in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4G is a top view of a mobile device holding accessory support member in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4H is a front perspective view of a component part of a mobile device holding accessory support member in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4I is a rear perspective view of a component part of a mobile device holding accessory support member in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4J is a front view of a component part of a mobile device holding accessory support member in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4K is a rear view of a component part of a mobile device holding accessory support member in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4L is a right side view of a component part of a mobile device holding accessory support member in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4M is a left side view of a component part of a mobile device holding accessory support member in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5A is a top perspective view of a top portion of a clip for a mobile device holding accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5B is a bottom perspective view of a top portion of a clip for a mobile device holding accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5C is a top view of a top portion of a clip for a mobile device holding accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5D is a cross-sectional view of a top portion of a clip for a mobile device holding accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5E is a side view of a top portion of a clip for a mobile device holding accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5F is a top perspective view of a bottom portion of a clip for a mobile device holding accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5G is a top view of a bottom portion of a clip for a mobile device holding accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5H is a bottom view of a top portion of a clip for a mobile device holding accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5I is an end view of a top portion of a clip for a mobile device holding accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5J is a side view of a top portion of a clip for a mobile device holding accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6A is a perspective view of an elastic band for a mobile device holding accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6B is a top view of an elastic band for a mobile device holding accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6C is a right side view of an elastic band for a mobile device holding accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6D is a left view of an elastic band for a mobile device holding accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6E is a bottom view of an elastic band for a mobile device holding accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6F is a top view of an elastic band for a mobile device holding accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7A is a first perspective view of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7B is a second perspective view of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7C is a front view of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7D is a rear view of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7E is a right side view of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7F is a top view of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8A is a front perspective view of a support member of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8B is a top perspective view of a support member of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8C is a front view of a support member of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8D is a rear view of a support member of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8E is a side view of a support member of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8F is a bottom view of a support member of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8G is a top view of a support member of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8H is a side cross-sectional view of a support member of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9A is a perspective view of a rotating support member of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9B is a front view of a rotating support member of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9C is a side view of a rotating support member of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9D is a bottom view of a rotating support member of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9E is a top view of a rotating support member of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10A is a rear perspective view of a suction cup support member of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10B is a front perspective view of a suction cup support member of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10C is a front view of a suction cup support member of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10D is a side view of a suction cup support member of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10E is a top view of a suction cup support member of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11A is a perspective view of a suction cup clip member of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11B is a front view of a suction cup clip member of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11C is a side view of a suction cup clip member of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11D is a top view of a suction cup clip member of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12A is a rear perspective view of a suction cup of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12B is a rear view of a suction cup of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12C is a side view of a suction cup of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12D is a top view of a suction cup of a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13A is a perspective view of a magnet a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13B is a front view of a magnet a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13C is a side view of a magnet a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13D is a top view of a magnet a mobile device hanging accessory assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14A is a perspective view of a mobile device standing accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14B is a front view of a mobile device standing accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14C is a rear view of a mobile device standing accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14D is a bottom view of a mobile device standing accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14E is a top view of a mobile device standing accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14F is a side view of a mobile device standing accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14G is a side cross-sectional view of a mobile device standing accessory in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with referenced to the drawings. FIG. 1A-1H show a mobile device accessory assembly 100 having a case or body member 200, a holding accessory assembly 300, a hanging accessory assembly 600 and a stand accessory 900. The mobile device accessory assembly of the present invention may have one or all three of the accessories 300, 600 and 900 and may have other or different accessories. FIGS. 1I-1M show an example in which the case or body member 200 has only a holding accessory assembly 300 attached to it.
The foregoing description of the preferred embodiment of the invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed, and modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings or may be acquired from practice of the invention. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to explain the principles of the invention and its practical application to enable one skilled in the art to utilize the invention in various embodiments as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is intended that the scope of the invention be defined by the claims appended hereto, and their equivalents. The entirety of each of the aforementioned documents is incorporated by reference herein.