Pocket case for mobile communications devices combined with carrying compartment for credit card sized items

• US 8,504,127 B2
• Filed: 01/24/2012
• Issued: 08/06/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 10/16/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Catalyst Medium Four Incorporated
• Original Assignee: Catalyst Medium Four Incorporated
• Inventors: Altschul, Matthew Timothy, Martin, Michael, Dolin, Scott
• Primary Examiner(s): Siddiqui, Kashif
• Application Number:
  US13/357,499
• Publication Number:
  US 20130095898A1
• Time in Patent Office: 560 Days
• Field of Search: 4555751-5758
• US Class Current: 455/575.8
• CPC Class Codes: H04B 1/3888 Arrangements for carrying or protecting transceivers
• CPC Class Codes: H04M 1/0283 for providing a decorative aspect, e.g. customization of casings, exchangeable faceplate

Abstract

A form-fitting case is comprised of two major components: 1) a structure for carrying mobile communications devices, and 2) a pocket for carrying of credit card sized devices. The pocket may be fabricated of fabric or leather. The pocket and structure are permanently adhered to create a single carrying case for both mobile communications devices such as cell phones and for items such as credit cards or paper money.

Claims

1. A pocket case for a mobile communications device, the case comprising:

a protective cover for holding the mobile communications device;

a pocket for holding one or more credit card sized items, the pocket affixed to the protective cover;

wherein the protective cover comprises injection-molded plastic, rubber, or silicone;

wherein the protective cover is substantially form-fitting to the mobile communications device;

wherein at least a portion of the pocket is comprised of a flexible fabric or leather; and

wherein the pocket is affixed to the protective cover by an SL Series 286 adhesive.

2. The pocket case of claim 1, wherein the one or more credit card sized items have a width no greater than 2.5 inches and a length no greater than 4 inches.

3. The pocket case of claim 1, wherein the one or more credit card sized items is selected from a group comprising:

a credit card, an identification card, a driver'"'"'s license, a debit card, an automated teller machine card, a membership card, a gift card, a key card, an employee badge, and paper currency.

4. The pocket case of claim 1, wherein the controls of the mobile communications device can be operated with the pocket case disposed on the mobile communications device.

5. The pocket case of claim 1, wherein the case substantially does not cover a touchscreen of the mobile communications device.

6. A handheld mobile communications system comprising:

a mobile communications device;

a protective cover substantially form-fit to the mobile communications device;

a pocket affixed to the protective cover;

wherein the protective cover comprises injection-molded plastic, rubber, or silicone;

wherein the protective cover is substantially form-fitting to the mobile communications device;

wherein at least a portion of the pocket is comprised of a flexible fabric or leather; and

wherein the pocket is affixed to the protective cover by an SL Series 286 adhesive.

7. The system of claim 6, wherein the one or more credit card sized items have a width no greater than 2.5 inches and a length no greater than 4 inches.

8. The system of claim 6, wherein the one or more credit card sized items is selected from a group comprising:

a credit card, an identification card, a driver'"'"'s license, a debit card, an automated teller machine card, a membership card, a gift card, a key card, an employee badge, and paper currency.

9. The system of claim 6, wherein the controls of the mobile communications device can be operated with the protective cover and pocket disposed on the mobile communications device.

10. The system of claim 6, wherein the case substantially does not cover a touchscreen of the mobile communications device.

11. A method of manufacturing a pocket case for a mobile communications device, the method comprising:

forming an injection-molded case having a recessed portion and an open portion, the injection-molded case substantially form-fitting a mobile communications device;

cutting and sewing a pocket for holding one or more credit card sized items, at least a portion of the pocket comprising a flexible fabric or leather;

affixing the pocket to a surface within the recessed portion of the injection-molded case;

wherein the protective cover comprises injection-molded plastic, rubber, or silicone; and

wherein the pocket is affixed to the protective cover by an SL Series 286 adhesive.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein the one or more credit card sized items have a width no greater than 2.5 inches and a length no greater than 4 inches.

13. The method of claim 11, wherein the one or more credit card sized items is selected from a group comprising:

a credit card, an identification card, a driver'"'"'s license, a debit card, an automated teller machine card, a membership card, a gift card, a key card, an employee badge, and paper currency.

14. The method of claim 11, wherein the controls of the mobile communications device can be operated with the pocket case disposed on the mobile communications device.

15. The method of claim 11, wherein the case substantially does not cover a touchscreen of the mobile communications device.