Low profile eject stylus
First Claim
1. A low profile eject stylus, comprising:
- a main shell;
an outer shell, the main shell being smaller than the outer shell whereby the main shell can slide within the outer shell, the outer shell having a cross sectional configuration such that it is larger in one direction than it is in another direction orthogonal to the one direction whereby the eject stylus has a low profile;
a tip, the tip to fit within the main shell and include a track on one surface thereof;
a plunger, the outer shell assembled over at least a portion of the plunger;
a finger, the finger mounted to the plunger and positioned in the track to slide therein when the eject stylus is collapsed and extended; and
a spring coupled to the plunger to bias the eject stylus into a fully extended position.
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Abstract
A low profile eject stylus (104) has an outer shell (402) and outer shell (404). The main shell is smaller than the outer shell whereby the main shell can slide within the outer shell. The outer shell has a cross sectional configuration such that it is larger in one direction (A) than it is in another direction (B) orthogonal to the one direction, such that the eject stylus has a low profile. A tip (406) fits within the main shell at an end opposite to the outer shell. The outer shell as assembled over at least a portion of a plunger (408). A spring (412) is coupled to the plunger to bias the stylus into a fully extended position. The stylus can be advantageously employed in a portable device (100) having a housing section (102) including an opening (103) for receipt of the stylus. Guide rails (302, 306) guide the stylus in the housing.
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18 Claims
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1. A low profile eject stylus, comprising:
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a main shell; an outer shell, the main shell being smaller than the outer shell whereby the main shell can slide within the outer shell, the outer shell having a cross sectional configuration such that it is larger in one direction than it is in another direction orthogonal to the one direction whereby the eject stylus has a low profile; a tip, the tip to fit within the main shell and include a track on one surface thereof; a plunger, the outer shell assembled over at least a portion of the plunger; a finger, the finger mounted to the plunger and positioned in the track to slide therein when the eject stylus is collapsed and extended; and a spring coupled to the plunger to bias the eject stylus into a fully extended position. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A portable communication device comprising:
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a housing having a body including an opening for receipt of a stylus; guide rails to guide the stylus in the housing; and a low profile eject stylus to be positioned in the housing, the low profile eject stylus including a main shell, an outer shell, the main shell being smaller than the outer shell whereby the main shell can slide within the outer shell, the outer shell having a cross sectional configuration such that it is larger in one direction than it is in another direction orthogonal to the one direction such that the eject stylus has a low profile, a tip, the tip to fit within the main shell at an end opposite to the outer shell, a plunger, the outer shell assembled over at least a portion of the plunger, and a spring coupled to the plunger to bias the eject stylus into a fully extended position. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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