Extending socket for portable media player
US8560031B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2200/1633
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Extending sockets, formed of accordions generally with buttons attached at their distal ends, for attaching to portable media players or portable media player cases. Cases having attached sockets serve purposes beyond protection of the player, such as managing a headset, attaching to belts or the like, forming stand legs to prop the player at a desired angle, forming grips for gaming, forming a grip for securely holding and manipulating player with one hand, and forming extended legs for wedging players that are phones between the ear and shoulder. The sockets are structured to allow headset cords to be wound around the accordions when the sockets are extended, to prevent the cords from tangling. Space in an attached case may be provided so that the sockets may be partially or fully retracted with headphone cords wrapped around them to save space.
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