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Accessories for use with housing for an electronic device

US9229494B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 24, 2012
Grant dateJan 5, 2016
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 29, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M1/04
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This disclosure relates generally to a device for retaining an electronic device as well as for methods for using the device for the purpose of doing the same. In various instances, the electronic device includes a housing and the retaining device is adapted for interfacing with the housing of the electronic device. The housing may be a separate unit from the electronic device or part of the electronic device itself. In various instances, the housing is a separate unit from the electronic device, within which the electronic device is fitted. In certain instances, the housing for the electronic device is adapted for protecting the device from one or more of shock, liquid, dust, snow, and the like. The electronic device may be any suitable electronic device, such as a computer, mobile computer, notebook computer, tablet computer, telephone, personal digital assistant, or the like.

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