Protective case for portable electronic device with integrated dispensable and retractable charge and sync cable
US9407048B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K5/0247
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A protective case for a portable electronic device which incorporates a spool assembly containing a user dispensable and retractable Industry standard or OEM charge/sync cable. The case provides the user with the utility of always having a charge/sync cable available when needed while being discreetly housed in a low-profile ergonomically pleasing package. The case and spool assembly provide the user with up to 3 Ft or more of cable available for dispensing from the case while allowing the portable electronic device to be charged/synced at any desired dispensed length of cable, and can be manufactured using any thermoplastic, metal, wood, or composite. The dispensed cable and connector can be rewound onto the spool manually using the spool finger pockets.
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