U.S. patent application number 11/214669 was filed with the patent office on 2007-03-01 for scabbard for dual cellphones.
Invention is credited to Harry Eugene SR. Stewart.
Application Number | 20070045373 11/214669 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 37802659 |
Filed Date | 2007-03-01 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070045373 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Stewart; Harry Eugene SR. |
March 1, 2007 |
Scabbard for dual cellphones
Abstract
The basic design of the scabbard is the same for the seven
different configurations that will spawn from it. The main body of
the scabbard (FIG. 1) is designed to be double cell phone width,
divided in the center as to provide each phone with its own
separate compartment. The compartments will be divided with a sewn
stitch of either zigzag or double stitch as in blue jean pants. The
back of the main body section has dual belt loops that are stitched
to each side approximately one half inch from the outer edge on
both sides and approximately one half from the top flap fold (FIG.
2). The belt loop itself will be approximately one inch wide and
approximately one and one half inches tall. This allow for a
variety of belt sizes and the weight of the cell phones will always
make it hang from the top of the loops. This also allow for
movement of the scabbard up and down while wearing, in case the
scabbard gets caught on an object while the individual is in the
process of sitting or standing. The top of the back section will be
designed as scabbard flaps which will fold over the top of the cell
phones individually to secure them in place. The flaps will be
secured to the front lower section with hook and loop Velcro or
plastic luggage type clips (FIG. 3) which will be held in place by
ballistic nylon straps. This design is to preclude the inadvertent
dislodgment of the phones and decrease the chance of lost cell
phones. This design will be altered only slightly in order to
accommodate; a. Two small body cell phones with antennas. b. Two
small body cell phones without antennas. c. Two large body cell
phones with antennas. d. Two large body cell phones without
antennas. e. One large body and one small body cell phone with
antennas. f. One large body and one small body cell phone without
antennas. g. A combination of any of the two types of communication
devices (cellphones-pagers-pda phones-pda's-etc.)
Inventors: |
Stewart; Harry Eugene SR.;
(Tyler, TX) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Harry E. Stewart, Sr.
PO Box 4117
Tyler
TX
75712
US
|
Family ID: |
37802659 |
Appl. No.: |
11/214669 |
Filed: |
August 31, 2005 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
224/674 ;
224/681; 224/684; 224/930 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45F 5/02 20130101; A45F
5/022 20130101; A45F 5/021 20130101; A45F 2200/0516 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
224/674 ;
224/681; 224/684; 224/930 |
International
Class: |
A45F 3/00 20060101
A45F003/00 |
Claims
1. A scabbard for two cell phones, wherein the scabbard has storage
capability for two cell phones, they are kept secure in separate
compartments that have cover flaps that will be secured with hook
and loop Velcro or plastic clips that will be secured to the body
with ballistic nylon straps. The scabbard comprising two belt loops
for receiving the user's belt, such that the belt may be threaded
through the loops for the suspending of the scabbard from the
user's belt, the scabbard further comprising a main body portion
depending from the loops, the main body portion having a pair of
compartments with secured flaps to secure the phones from
accidental loss.
2. The scabbard of claim 1, wherein the scabbard comprises a main
back portion, respectively, the two compartments sewn onto the
front side of the main back portion, respectively, to comprise the
compartments for two cell phones, respectively, on the back side of
the main back portion, respectively, the belt loops will be sewn at
equal intervals, respectively, to allow for a pair of supporting
fixtures, respectively, for entry to the user's belt.
3. The scabbard of claim 2, wherein the scabbard comprises a
leather material.
4. The scabbard of claim 2, wherein the word sewn comprises double
blue jean type stitching.
5. The scabbard of claim 2, wherein the compartments comprises
slots in which the cell phones will slide into.
6. The scabbard of claim 5, wherein the compartments are just the
size of the cell phone for each side.
7. The scabbard of claim 2, wherein the belt loops comprises a
leather material.
8. The scabbard of claim 7, wherein two belt loops will be sewn to
back side at equal intervals.
9. The scabbard of claim 8, wherein will be sewn will be with
double blue jean type stitching.
10. The scabbard of claim 8, wherein equal intervals will measure
one half inch from top and sides.
11. The scabbard of claim 2, wherein supporting fixtures are loops
for the scabbard to depend from the user's belt.
12. The scabbard of claim 11, wherein supporting fixtures are
loops, entry points of one inch wide and two inches tall.
13. The scabbard of claim 12, wherein entry points of one inch wide
and two inches tall allow for movement on user's belt in case it
gets caught or snagged on something.
14. The scabbard of claim 1, wherein secured flaps to secure phones
in scabbard.
15. The scabbard of claim 14, wherein secured flaps will use hook
and loop Velcro to make closure from flap to body.
16. The scabbard of claim 14, wherein secured flaps may use plastic
luggage type clips to make closure from flap to body.
17. The scabbard of claim 16, wherein plastic luggage type clips
will be secured to flap and compartment with ballistic nylon
strapping.
18. The scabbard of claim 1, wherein a dual cell phone scabbard
does not exist.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a scabbard for dual cell
phones carried on the belt of a user, and more particular, a
scabbard for conveniently carrying two/dual cell phones.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Cell phones have been in widespread use for many years and
have become ubiquitous in modern society and throughout the entire
world.
[0003] The use of cell phones is no longer dictated by the income
level of society. They are used by everyone regardless of age or
income level.
[0004] Most men, and some women, carry cell phones on their belt.
With the demand of a business and a personal cell, many are
carrying two. Sometimes, one of the belt, and, one in the pocket or
purse. This is awkward and inconvenient when one has to dig through
his/her pocket or purse to answer a call. Also the damage from dirt
and other impurities in the pocket and purse oftentimes demands for
replacement of equipment.
[0005] Moreover, with cell phones, even though the antenna is
retracted, the rigidity of some belt mounted cell phone
clips/holders will jab into the user's ribs when seated. This
oftentimes encourages the user to remove the cell phone from
his/her belt, and thus the equipment can be lost or misplaced.
[0006] While the use of various holsters for cell phones is very
commonplace, no one has yet to come up with a practical, efficient,
low-cost and attractive scabbard for dual/two cell phones.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] Accordingly, it is the primary object of the present
invention to fulfill a long-awaited need by providing a practical,
efficient, low-cost and attractive scabbard for two/dual cell
phones.
[0008] In accordance with the teachings of the present invention,
there is herein provided a scabbard for dual/two cell phones,
wherein the scabbard has two belt loops, such that may be threaded
through the loops for suspending the scabbard from the user's belt.
The scabbard further includes a main body portion depending from
the loops. The main body portion includes two separate compartments
with top flaps extended from the main back portion used to secure
the two/dual cell phone in their respective compartment, thereby
precluding against inadvertent dislodgment of the phones from the
scabbard.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the scabbard comprises a body of
leather or leather like material, sewn with double stitching, with
divided compartments, respectively.
[0010] The first compartment is the same in the primary
configuration as the second compartment, to accept phones
internally.
[0011] Viewed in another aspect, the present invention provides a
method of using and carrying two/dual cell phones more efficiently,
including the step of providing a scabbard, the scabbard having the
main body depending on the two belt loops, and the main body
portion having two openings formed therein. A pair of cell phones
provided by the user, inserted into the openings of the main body
portion of the scabbard, such that they are carried in a scabbard.
The user's belt is subsequently threaded through the loops on the
back of the main body portion, such that the scabbard is supported
on the user's belt. when receiving a call on either cell phone, one
unit can be removed without disturbing the other, then subsequently
re-inserted into the scabbard.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of
the scabbard of the present invention shown in exploded
relationship to the assembled version.
[0013] FIG. 1a is a further perspective view, corresponding
substantially to FIG. 1, but showing the cell phones inserted into
their perspective compartments.
[0014] FIG. 1b is a still further perspective view, showing the
user's belt loosened, and further showing the end of the user's
belt being threaded into the loops of the scabbard.
[0015] FIG. 1c is another perspective view, corresponding
substantially to FIG. 1b, but showing the scabbard supported on the
user's belt.
[0016] FIG. 1d is a plan view of the preferred embodiment of the
scabbard of the present invention.
[0017] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the extended flaps that secure the
phones in the scabbard with the Velcro attached to secure closure
to main body.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0018] With reference to FIG. 1, 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, & FIG. 2,
there is illustrated pictorially a dual cell phone scabbard
constituting a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0019] With reference to above referenced Fig.'s, the dual scabbard
is to be made of ballistic nylon, naugahyde, and exotic animal skin
such as alligator, snake, etc- to accommodate the different dress
requirements for different occasions.
[0020] With further reference to above referenced Fig.'s this dual
scabbard will be the base design for a dual scabbard that has
embodiments that accommodate a cell phone in combination with
another cellphone, or pager, or PDA (personal digital
assistant).
[0021] The main body of the dual scabbard will have its flaps
secured to the main body by hook and loop "Velcro" or with small
plastic briefcase clips that slide into it self and snap lock to
secure flaps enclosure of cellphones.
[0022] With reference to the belt clips, the belt will be inserted
into the first loop and then through the belt loop on the article
of clothing and then into the second loop on the dual cell phone
scabbard. This is designed to keep it in place on the side of the
wearer and not slide around while in use.
[0023] With this arrangement, it is not necessary to remove the
entire dual cellphone scabbard in order to answer a call. The
individual only has to pull up on the flap of the affected
cellphone and remove it for use. If the dual cellphone scabbard has
the small briefcase slide in clips, the individual only has to
squeeze the sides of the snap and remove it from the other half and
remove the cellphone for use.
[0024] Moreover, the dual cellphone scabbard lends itself to the
good/better/best concept on consumer marketing. For example, as
forstated, a standard model of the holster may be made of a
suitable material such as naugahyde in different colors; a "step
up" model may be made of a higher quality leather (of different
patterns); and an ultra deluxe model may be made of snakeskin or
alligator skin and monogrammed.
[0025] These are substantial features and advantages, heretofore
not available in the prior art.
[0026] Moreover, and with references to all above Fig.'s, this same
dual cellphone scabbard will be used to expand the coverage for
multiple electronic items such as pager and PDA.
[0027] As shown in FIG. 1b and 1c, the embodiment of the dual
cellphone scabbard will allow the scabbard to move around on the
belt enough to not be in the way while driving and will be easy to
access while driving or sitting at a desk making it
"self-adjusting" for maximum convenience and comfort to the
wearer.
[0028] Another embodiment of the present invention as illustrated
in FIG. 2, shows the dual cellphone scabbard with the extended
flaps which will secure the dual cellphones into the scabbard for
more security from loss. It also shows the location of the "VELCRO"
hook and loop fasteners, may be employed.
[0029] Other modifications may be made without departing from the
basic spirit of the present invention. Accordingly, it will be
appreciated by those skilled in the art that the invention may be
practiced other than has been specifically described here.
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