Grip and support attachment for handheld electronic devices
US11641417B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/0214
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A grip and support accessory for attachment to a mobile phone or other electronic device is provided. The accessory assists a user in maintaining a grip on a handheld device and may also be used as a stand to support the handheld device in a vertical or horizontal viewing orientation for hands-free viewing. The accessory includes a base configured for attachment to the handheld device, a grip movably attached to the base, and an arm operably attached to the base and the grip, where the arm is operable to move the grip from a closed position to multiple extended positions.
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