MOBILE DEVICE ATTACHMENT APPARATUS AND METHODS THEREOF

• US 20100122439A1
• Filed: 11/17/2009
• Published: 05/20/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 11/19/2008
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Ryan M. Britton, William D. Kilpatrick
• Original Assignee: Ryan M. Britton, William D. Kilpatrick
• Inventors: Britton, Ryan M., Kilpatrick, William D.
• Application Number:
  US12/619,837
• Publication Number:
  US 20100122439A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 24/306
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 2011/002 for portable handheld communication devices, e.g. mobile phone, pager, beeper, PDA, smart phone
• CPC Class Codes: A45F 5/00 Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
• CPC Class Codes: H04B 1/3888 Arrangements for carrying or protecting transceivers
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 24/10 Miscellaneous
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 24/2708 Combined with diverse fastener
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 24/33 having adhesive fastener

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention relate to an article holding apparatus affixed to the exterior of a mobile device for conveniently retaining personal articles therein. In one embodiment of the present invention, a mobile device attachment apparatus comprises a securing surface for positioning the mobile device attachment apparatus against a surface of the mobile device, the securing surface having a securing means thereon, and an article retaining pocket for securely holding at least a removable article therein. In another embodiment, a mobile device attachment apparatus comprises a securing panel for positioning the mobile device attachment apparatus against a surface of the mobile device and for supporting an article retaining portion, the securing panel having a securing means thereon, wherein the an article retaining portion protrudes from the securing panel, adjacent to the mobile device, and securely holds at least a removable article therein.

Claims

1. A mobile device attachment apparatus comprising:

a securing surface for positioning the mobile device attachment apparatus against a surface of the mobile device, the securing surface having a securing means thereon; and

an article retaining pocket for securely holding at least a removable article therein.

2. The mobile device attachment apparatus of claim 1, wherein the article retaining pocket is substantially defined by a front surface and a sidewall, the sidewall being integrally connected with the securing surface.

3. The mobile device attachment apparatus of claim 2, wherein the article retaining pocket further comprises a locking portion for securing the removable article therein.

4. The mobile device attachment apparatus of claim 3, wherein the locking portion comprises at least one of a cover, lid or flap.

5. The mobile device attachment apparatus of claim 1, wherein the mobile device comprises one of a mobile phone, a portable music player, or a smart phone.

6. The mobile device attachment apparatus of claim 1, wherein the securing means comprises at least one of an adhesive, epoxy resin, or a mechanical attaching mechanism.

7. The mobile device attachment apparatus of claim 6, wherein the mechanical attaching mechanism comprises at least one of a hook and loop fastener, bolt or screw.

8. The mobile device attachment apparatus of claim 1, wherein the surface of the mobile device is a rear surface, opposing a primary user interface of the mobile device.

9. A mobile device attachment apparatus comprising:

a securing panel for positioning the mobile device attachment apparatus against a surface of the mobile device and for supporting an article retaining portion, the securing panel having a securing means thereon;

wherein the an article retaining portion protrudes from the securing panel, adjacent to the mobile device, and securely holds at least a removable article therein.

10. The mobile device attachment apparatus of claim 9, wherein the article retaining portion is substantially defined by a front surface and a sidewall, the sidewall being integrally connected with the securing surface.

11. The mobile device attachment apparatus of claim 10, wherein the article retaining portion further comprises a locking portion for securing the removable article therein.

13. The mobile device attachment apparatus of claim 9, wherein the mobile device comprises one of a mobile phone, a portable music player, or a smart phone.

14. The mobile device attachment apparatus of claim 9, wherein the securing means comprises at least one of an adhesive, epoxy resin, or a mechanical attaching mechanism.

15. The mobile device attachment apparatus of claim 9, wherein the surface of the mobile device is a rear surface, opposing a primary user interface of the mobile device.

12. The mobile device attachment apparatus of claim 12, wherein the locking portion comprises at least one of a cover, lid, or flap.

16. A mobile device attachment apparatus comprising:

a securing panel for positioning the mobile device attachment apparatus against a surface of the mobile device and for supporting an article retaining bracket, the securing panel having a securing means thereon;

wherein the an article retaining bracket provides a limited range of motion for an article secured therein.

17. The mobile device attachment apparatus of claim 16, wherein the mobile device comprises one of a mobile phone, a portable music player, or a smart phone.

18. The mobile device attachment apparatus of claim 16, wherein the securing means comprises at least one of an adhesive, epoxy resin, or a mechanical attaching mechanism.

19. The mobile device attachment apparatus of claim 18, wherein the mechanical attaching mechanism comprises at least one of a hook and loop fastener, bolt or screw.

20. The mobile device attachment apparatus of claim 16, wherein the surface of the mobile device is a rear surface, opposing a primary user interface of the mobile device.