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Light-collecting accessory for an electronic device

US8596805B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 2011
Grant dateDec 3, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA45C2200/10
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A light-collecting accessory for an electronic device includes a housing having an outer surface and an inner surface. The housing can form an opening adapted to receive the electronic device. A light guide is communicatively coupled to the housing. The light guide can have a first end and a second end. The first end can be communicatively coupled to the outer surface of the housing. The second end can be communicatively coupled to the inner surface of the housing. In the event the electronic device resides in the opening of the housing, light emitted from the electronic device passes from the second end of the light guide to the first end of the light guide.

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