PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOLSTER WITH PIVOTING DOCKING STATION
First Claim
1. A holster for a portable electronic device, comprising:
- a fastener for attaching the holster to an article;
a carrier attached to the fastener;
a docking station having electrical contacts for interfacing with electrical contacts of the portable electronic device, the docking station being pivotable relative to the carrier about a pivot axis, the pivot axis being at an end of the docking station adjacent the electrical contacts.
0 Assignments
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
A holster provides a carrier for removable storing a portable electronic device, such as a cellular phone, PDA or MP3 player, and a fastener for securing the carrier to the user'"'"'s clothing or bag. The holster can include a fastener for attaching the holster to an article; a carrier attached to the fastener; and a docking station having electrical contacts for interfacing with electrical contacts of the portable electronic device. The docking station can be pivotable relative to the carrier about a pivot axis at an end of the docking station adjacent the electrical contacts. The fastener can be removable. The docking station can include a rechargeable battery electrically connected to the electrical contacts of the docking station for providing electrical charge from the battery to a portable electronic device when connected to the docking station.
-
Citations
20 Claims
-
1. A holster for a portable electronic device, comprising:
-
a fastener for attaching the holster to an article; a carrier attached to the fastener; a docking station having electrical contacts for interfacing with electrical contacts of the portable electronic device, the docking station being pivotable relative to the carrier about a pivot axis, the pivot axis being at an end of the docking station adjacent the electrical contacts. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
-
-
13. A charging holster for a portable electronic device, comprising:
-
a docking station having at least two spaced apart side walls and a connecting wall joining the two side walls to provide a storage space for the portable electronic device, the docking station having electrical contacts for interfacing with electrical contacts of the portable electronic device; and a rechargeable battery enclosed within one of the two spaced apart side walls and electrically connected to the docking station contacts for providing electrical charge from the battery to the portable electronic device when connected to the docking station. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
-
Specification