Holder for electronic device with support
US8382059B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45F5/1516
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A protective holder for the iPhone®, iPad®, iPod Touch™, electronic books, electronic tablet computers and other portable devices having a frontal LCD, OLED, touch screen, or other display that employs a form-fitting backplate with corner frames for cradling the device while leaving the entire frontal aspect unobstructed is disclosed. The holder may include a series of contoured side grippers on each side of the backplate for clamping the device in place without obstructing the LCD screen (or access to it for cleaning or otherwise). The holder may include a fully-adjustable kickstand for upright hands-free viewing of the device at several landscape and portrait angles and the holder may also include a built-in moveable directional sound reflector and noise shield improves audio performance, and a detachable belt clip allows belt wearing. The holder has an extreme slimline folded profile to facilitate pocket insertion, minimize bulk and create an eye-catching aesthetic.
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