Housing for a portable electronic device
US6944015B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/1394
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An improved housing configuration for a portable electronic device is provided. The housing includes a flash card slot configured within a battery compartment of the portable electronic device to protect a flash card from outside contaminants. The housing also includes a SIM module, the SIM module having a well to provide for proper alignment with a SIM card, a freely detachable SIM card cover, and a sealing gasket to provide a seal between the well and the SIM card cover. The housing also includes a pen slot, which enables a user to easily remove the pen with a pushing action. The housing further includes a hand strap mount, which can be easily converted into a hip-clip.
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