Holding device for an electronic device
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1. A holding device for an electronic device, the holding device comprising:
- a first clip adapted to cooperate with a peripheral portion of the electronic device;
a second clip that opposes the first clip and is separated from the first clip by a first distance, wherein the second clip is adapted to cooperate with a separate peripheral portion of the electronic device;
a substantially-elastic band that extends between and couples the first clip and the second clip; and
a back plate that is at least partially disposed between the first clip and the second clip, whereinthe back plate is positioned to be at least partially supported between the substantially-elastic band and the electronic device when the electronic device is coupled to the holding device;
wherein at least one of the first clip and the second clip comprises a substantially C-shaped portion that extends at least partially around at least one of the peripheral portion and the separate peripheral portion of the electronic device to couple the electronic device to the holding device; and
wherein at least one of the first clip and the second clip further comprises an additional recessed portion for receiving a control device of the electronic device to protect the control device from adjustment while the electronic device is coupled to the holding device.
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Abstract
According to one aspect, the subject application involves a holding device for an electronic device. The holding device includes a first clip adapted to cooperate with a peripheral portion of the electronic device. A second clip opposes the first clip and is separated from the first clip by a first distance. The second clip is adapted to cooperate with a separate peripheral portion of the electronic device. A substantially-elastic band is provided to extend between the first clip and the second clip, and a back plate is at least partially disposed between the first clip and the second clip.
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10 Claims
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1. A holding device for an electronic device, the holding device comprising:
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a first clip adapted to cooperate with a peripheral portion of the electronic device; a second clip that opposes the first clip and is separated from the first clip by a first distance, wherein the second clip is adapted to cooperate with a separate peripheral portion of the electronic device; a substantially-elastic band that extends between and couples the first clip and the second clip; and a back plate that is at least partially disposed between the first clip and the second clip, wherein the back plate is positioned to be at least partially supported between the substantially-elastic band and the electronic device when the electronic device is coupled to the holding device; wherein at least one of the first clip and the second clip comprises a substantially C-shaped portion that extends at least partially around at least one of the peripheral portion and the separate peripheral portion of the electronic device to couple the electronic device to the holding device; and wherein at least one of the first clip and the second clip further comprises an additional recessed portion for receiving a control device of the electronic device to protect the control device from adjustment while the electronic device is coupled to the holding device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A holding device for an electronic device, the holding device comprising:
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a first clip adapted to cooperate with a peripheral portion of the electronic device; a second clip that opposes the first clip and is separated from the first clip by a first distance, wherein the second clip is adapted to cooperate with a separate peripheral portion of the electronic device; a substantially-elastic band that extends between and couples the first clip and the second clip; and a back plate that is at least partially disposed between the first clip and the second clip, wherein at least one of the first clip and the second clip comprises an arcuate slot defined at least in part by a pedestal about which the band extends.
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8. A holding device for an electronic device, the holding device comprising:
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a first clip adapted to cooperate with a peripheral portion of the electronic device; a second clip that opposes the first clip and is separated from the first clip by a first distance, wherein the second clip is adapted to cooperate with a separate peripheral portion of the electronic device; a substantially-elastic band that extends between and couples the first clip and the second clip; and a back plate that is at least partially disposed between the first clip and the second clip, wherein the back plate is positioned to be at least partially supported between the substantially-elastic band and the electronic device when the electronic device is coupled to the holding device; and wherein the holding device further comprises a kickstand pivotally coupled to the back plate to be deployed for maintaining the electronic device, when coupled to the holding device, in a generally upright orientation. - View Dependent Claims (9)
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10. A holding device for an electronic device, the holding device comprising:
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a first clip adapted to cooperate with a peripheral portion of the electronic device; a second clip that opposes the first clip and is separated from the first clip by a first distance, wherein the second clip is adapted to cooperate with a separate peripheral portion of the electronic device; a substantially-elastic band that extends between and couples the first clip and the second clip; a back plate that is at least partially disposed between the first clip and the second clip; and a kickstand pivotally coupled to the back plate to be deployed for maintaining the electronic device, when coupled to the holding device, in a generally upright orientation, wherein the kickstand is substantially flush with the back plate when the kickstand is pivoted to a stowed orientation, and wherein the kickstand comprises at least one slot that receives at least a portion of the band when in the stowed orientation.
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