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Method and apparatus for attaching a personal electronic device

US8505790B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 25, 2011
Grant dateAug 13, 2013
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 25, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA45F2003/148
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for supporting an electronic device include an electronic device storage chamber; a shoulder strap attached to a top end of the electronic device storage chamber; a chest strap attached to a surface of the electronic device storage chamber; a bottom arm hingeably attached to a bottom end of the electronic device storage chamber; a ball joint attached to the bottom arm; and an electronic device support arm having a first end attached to the ball joint. In one embodiment, a phone arm can be attached to a surface of the electronic device storage chamber to adjustably support the position of a phone so that a user can simultaneously use the phone and the electronic device such as a tablet in a hands-free manner.

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