Clip assembly with lateral lock and interchangeable clip arm interface and method
US7409237B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/1391
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The clip assembly includes a lateral lock and sometimes an interchangeable clip arm interface. The lateral lock in a receiving passage of the clip body cooperates with a button stem mounted on the cell phone or PED. The lock is sometimes a detent, spring operated ball. The button stem cooperates with releasable locking element. A clip arm on the main body can be attached to a belt or strap of the user. The method includes laterally interlocking the detent with the locking element on the button. An interleaved, complementary tongue and groove mount permits interchangeably mounted clip arms on the main body.
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