U.S. patent application number 13/335069 was filed with the patent office on 2013-06-27 for holding device for a mobile electronic device.
The applicant listed for this patent is James Jarrett, Mark James Jarrett. Invention is credited to James Jarrett, Mark James Jarrett.
Application Number | 20130161967 13/335069 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 48653779 |
Filed Date | 2013-06-27 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130161967 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Jarrett; James ; et
al. |
June 27, 2013 |
HOLDING DEVICE FOR A MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
Abstract
The present invention relates to a holding device for a mobile
electronic device. The holding device may comprise a single member
or a plurality of members. For example, the holding device may
comprise a first holding member, a second holding member and a
handle member. The first holding member and the second holding
member interface with a mobile electronic device. The handle member
may be held by a user, or may be mounted to a surface. In one
example of the present disclosure the holding device comprises at
least one joint which allows the first holding member, second
holding member and/or the handle member to move in relation to the
remaining members, allowing the holding device to fold into a
compact configuration. In another example of the present invention,
the holding device comprises a single member comprising a device
holding mechanism and a handle section.
Inventors: |
Jarrett; James; (Dowagiac,
MI) ; Jarrett; Mark James; (Phoenix, AZ) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Jarrett; James
Jarrett; Mark James |
Dowagiac
Phoenix |
MI
AZ |
US
US |
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Family ID: |
48653779 |
Appl. No.: |
13/335069 |
Filed: |
December 22, 2011 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
294/142 ;
294/137; 294/165; 294/169 |
Current CPC
Class: |
F16M 11/041 20130101;
F16M 13/04 20130101; F16M 13/00 20130101; G06F 1/1656 20130101;
A45F 2200/0525 20130101; G06F 2200/1613 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
294/142 ;
294/137; 294/169; 294/165 |
International
Class: |
A45F 5/00 20060101
A45F005/00 |
Claims
1. A holding device for use with a mobile electronic device,
comprising: at least one holding member; and at least one handle
member; wherein the at least one holding member interfaces with at
least a first edge of a mobile electronic device; and wherein the
at least one handle member is physically connected to the at least
one holding member.
2. The holding device as recited in claim 1, wherein the handle at
least one holding member is disposed axially co-linear to the at
least one handle member.
3. The holding device as recited in claim 1, wherein the handle
member includes a grip portion to allow a user to interface with
the handle member.
4. The holding device as recited in claim 1, wherein the handle
member is mountable to a stationary surface.
5. The holding device as recited in claim 1, wherein at least one
of the first holding member and the second holding member comprises
a U-shaped channel.
6. The holding device as recited in claim 6, wherein the U-shaped
channel is configured to removably retain the edge of the mobile
electronic device.
7. The holding device as recited in claim 7, wherein the U-shaped
channel includes a fastener to retain the edge of the mobile
electronic device.
8. A holding device for use with a mobile electronic device,
comprising: a first holding member; a second holding member; and a
handle member; wherein the first holding member interfaces with a
first edge of a mobile electronic device; wherein the second
holding member interfaces with a second edge of a mobile electronic
device; and wherein the first holding member is disposed axially
perpendicular to the second holding member; the second holding
member is disposed axially perpendicular to the handle member; and
the first holding device is disposed axially co-linear to the
handle member.
9. The holding device as recited in claim 8, wherein the holding
device further comprises at least one pivoting joint, for allowing
at least one of the first holding member, the second holding
member, and the handle member to move axially.
10. The holding device as recited in claim 9, wherein the at least
one pivoting joint is lockable in at least one axial position.
11. The holding device as recited in claim 8, wherein the handle
member includes a grip portion to allow a user to interface with
the handle member.
12. The holding device as recited in claim 8, wherein the handle
member is mountable to a stationary surface.
13. The holding device as recited in claim 8, wherein at least one
of the first holding member and the second holding member comprises
a U-shaped channel.
14. The holding device as recited in claim 8, wherein the U-shaped
channel is configured to removably retain the edge of the mobile
electronic device.
15. The holding device as recited in claim 8, wherein the U-shaped
channel includes a fastener to retain the edge of the mobile
electronic device.
16. A holding device for use with a mobile electronic device,
comprising: a first holding member; a second holding member; a
handle member; at least one pivoting joint wherein the first
holding member interfaces with a first edge of a mobile electronic
device; wherein the second holding member interfaces with a second
edge of a mobile electronic device; and wherein the at least one
pivoting joint joins at least two of the first holding member, the
second holding member, and the handle member; and wherein at least
one of the first holding member, the second holding member, and the
handle member is able to move axially.
17. The holding device as recited in claim 16, wherein the at least
one pivoting joint is lockable in at least one axial position.
18. The holding device as recited in claim 17, wherein the at least
one pivoting joint is lockable in a position wherein the first
holding member is disposed axially perpendicular to the second
holding member; the second holding member is disposed axially
perpendicular to the handle member; and the first holding device is
disposed axially co-linear to the handle member.
19. The holding device as recited in claim 16, wherein the handle
member includes a grip portion to allow a user to interface with
the handle member.
20. The holding device as recited in claim 16, wherein the handle
member is mountable to a stationary surface.
21. The holding device as recited in claim 16, wherein at least one
of the first holding member and the second holding member comprises
a U-shaped channel.
22. The holding device as recited in claim 16, wherein the U-shaped
channel is configured to removably retain the edge of the mobile
electronic device.
23. The holding device as recited in claim 16, wherein the U-shaped
channel includes a fastener to retain the edge of the mobile
electronic device.
Description
FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0001] The present disclosure generally relates to a device for
holding a mobile electronic device, such as an electronic reading
device, an e-book reader, an electronic tablet, and/or any other
similar electronic device.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Mobile electronic devices such as electronic reading
devices, e-book readers, and electronic tablets, are popular
electronic products used for various consumer and business
purposes. However, the mobile electronic device may be shaped in
such a way that it is difficult for a user to hold the electronic
tablet, and/or it is difficult to display the electronic tablet.
For example, the mobile electronic device may be heavy, the mobile
electronic device may have thin edges, and/or users may also be
afraid of smudging the display of a mobile electronic device or
unintentionally selecting a button or option of a mobile electronic
device.
[0003] Thus, a need exists for a device for holding a mobile
electronic device. Such a system would allow users to hold the
mobile electronic device comfortably and ergonomically. The holding
device may also display the mobile electronic device during
hands-free use, or when the mobile electronic device is not being
actively used.
SUMMARY
[0004] A device for holding a mobile electronic device is
hereinafter described. In one example, the following describes a
holding device having a first holding member, a second holding
member and a handle member. The first holding member and the second
holding member interface with the mobile electronic device. The
handle member may be held by a user and/or mounted to a stationary
surface. The holding device may be collapsible, and/or otherwise
foldable. Additionally, the first holding member, the second
holding member and the handle member may be interconnected by one
or more joints that allow the first holding member, second holding
member and handle member to fold towards each other. In another
example of the present disclosure, the holding device may comprise
a single member that attaches to the mobile electronic holding
device, and a holding section that may be held by a user and/or
mounted on a stationary surface.
[0005] A better understanding of the objects, advantages, features,
properties and relationships of the holding device for a mobile
electronic device will be obtained from the following detailed
description and accompanying drawings which set forth an
illustrative embodiment and which are indicative of the various
ways in which the principles of the invention may be employed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] For a better understanding of the holding device for a
mobile electronic device reference may be had to the following
drawings in which:
[0007] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example holding
device for a mobile electronic device constructed in accordance
with the present disclosure;
[0008] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing another example holding
device for a mobile electronic device constructed in accordance
with the present disclosure;
[0009] FIGS. 3A-3C together illustrate three perspective views
showing the folding of the example holding device of FIG. 2.
[0010] FIGS. 4A-4B together illustrate two perspective views
showing the folding of a third example holding device for a mobile
electronic device constructed in accordance with the present
disclosure.
[0011] FIGS. 5A-5B together illustrate two perspective views
showing the folding of a third example holding device for a mobile
electronic device constructed in accordance with the present
disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0012] With reference to the figures, the following describes
various examples of a holding device for a mobile electronic
device. Referring to FIG. 1, there is illustrated an example
holding device 10 for a mobile electronic device in accordance with
one example of the present disclosure. In the illustrated example,
the holding device 10 is utilized with a mobile electronic device
1. The mobile electronic device 1 may be, for example, an
electronic reader, an eBook reader, an electronic tablet, an
electronic notebook, a netbook, a personal computer, a mobile
device, a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA),
and/or any other appropriate device.
[0013] The example holding device 10 comprises three members, 11,
12, and 13. As will be appreciated, each member 11, 12, and 13 may
be constructed of a metal material, a plastic material, a composite
of metal and plastic, and/or any other material as desired.
Additionally, the three members 11, 12, and 13 may be formed
separately and later attached, or the three members 11, 12, and 13
may be formed from a single piece of material.
[0014] More specifically, the holding device 10 includes a first
holding member 11, a second holding member 12, and a handle member
13. In the illustrated example, the first holding member 11 is
axially co-linear with the handle member 13, and the second holding
member 12 is perpendicular to both the first holding member 11 and
the handle member 13. In the illustrated example the first holding
member 11, the second holding member 12, and the handle member 13,
each are of approximately equal length. However, it may be
appreciated that the first holding member 11, the second holding
member 12 and the handle member 13 may be of unequal lengths in
other embodiments of the present disclosure, and may be
specifically sized to a particular electronic mobile device, or may
be sized generally to fit a variety of devices as best as possible,
and/or may be of adjustable size.
[0015] The first holding member 11 interfaces with the mobile
electronic device 1 via the first holding surface 11a. The second
holding member 12 interfaces with the mobile electronic device 1
via the second holding surface 12a. In this example the first
holding surface 11a and the second holding surface 12a interface
with the mobile electronic device 1 through a U-shaped flange on
the first holding surface 11a and the second holding surface 12a.
The first holding surface 11a and the second holding surface 12a
each wrap around the edge of the mobile electronic device 1. As
will be appreciated, the first holding surface 11a and second
holding surface 12a may interface with the electronic device
through complimentary connectors, a friction fit, a suction
fitting, an adhesive surface, a magnetic fitting, and/or any other
holding mechanism. Additionally, as will be appreciated, the first
holding surface 11a and the second holding surface 12a may further
comprise a removable lining that assists in holding the mobile
electronic device 1, for example, a rubber gasket, an adhesive
strip, and/or an elastic lining. Further, as will be appreciated,
the first holding surface 11a and the second holding surface 12a
may comprise a locking mechanism for securing the mobile electronic
device 1, for example, a pin mechanism, a clip mechanism, a latch
mechanism, and/or a key mechanism.
[0016] In the illustrated example the mobile electronic device 1 is
rectangular with unequal width and height, however, as will be
appreciated, the holding device 10 may also be square in shape,
with an equal width and height. In the illustrated example, the
long edge of the mobile electronic device 1 interfaces with the
first holding surface 11a, and the short edge of the mobile
electronic device interfaces with the second holding surface 12a.
However, it may be appreciated that the short edge of the mobile
electronic device 1 may interface with the first holding surface
11a and the long edge of the mobile electronic device 1 may
interface with the second holding surface 12a.
[0017] The handle member 13 may be held by a user in various ways,
allowing the user to view the mobile electronic device 1 in
different orientations. For example, the holding device 10 may be
held so that the handle member 13 is pointing downward and the
mobile electronic device 1 is above the handle member 13. In
another example, the holding device 10 may be held so that the
handle member 13 is pointing to the right and the mobile electronic
device 1 is to the left of the handle member 13. In another
example, the holding device 10 may be held so the handle member 13
is pointing upward and the mobile electronic device 1 is below the
handle member 13. And in a yet another example, the holding device
10 may be held so the handle member 13 is pointing to the left and
the mobile electronic device 1 is to the right of the handle member
13. In another aspect of the present disclosure, the handle member
may be mounted to a surface such as a table, desk, wall, chair,
nightstand, exercise machine and/or any other appropriate
surface.
[0018] FIG. 2 illustrates another example holding device 20 for a
mobile electronic device 1 in accordance with an example of the
present disclosure. In the illustrated example of the present
disclosure the holding device 20 includes three members, a first
holding member 21, a second holding member 22 and a handle member
23. In addition, the first holding member 21 comprises a first
holding surface 21a, which interfaces with the mobile electronic
device 1. The second holding member 22 comprises a second holding
surface 22a, which interfaces with the mobile electronic device
1.
[0019] As shown in FIG. 2, the members 21, 22, 23 of the holding
device 20 may fold and/or otherwise collapse allowing for compact
storage and/or travel, and also allowing a user to customize the
configuration of the holding device 20. In the illustrated
disclosure, the holding device 20 comprises two pivot joints, a
first pivot joint 24 and a second pivot joint 25. In the
illustrated example the first pivot joint 24 attaches the first
holding member 21 to the second holding member 22, and the second
pivot joint 25 attaches the second holding member 22 to the handle
member 23. The first pivot joint 24 and the second pivot joint 25
allow the first holding member 21, the second holding member 22 and
the handle member 23 to move in relation to one another, for
example to fold into a collapsed orientation.
[0020] Additionally, as will be appreciated, the first pivot joint
24 and the second pivot joint 25, may lock in certain positions
through, for example, a locking mechanism such as a pin mechanism,
a friction fit, a one-way ratchet, and/or a latch mechanism.
[0021] As will be appreciated, in another embodiment of the present
disclosure, the holding device may comprise one pivot joint, that
connect all three members of the holding device. In other
embodiments of the present disclosure the holding device may
comprise more than two pivot joints, located at various locations
allowing additional folding capabilities. As will further be
appreciated, the pivot joints 24 and 25 of the illustrated
disclosure may comprise a pin joint, rotary joint, a
ball-and-socket, a ball-bearing joint, a flex joint, an accordion
joint, and/or any other joint with similar functionality.
[0022] As shown in more clearly in FIGS. 3A-3B, the first pivot
joint 24 and the second pivot joint 25 allow the first holding
member 21 and the handle member 23 to pivot towards the second
holding member 22. As will be appreciated, the present disclosure
may also comprise a holding device wherein a first holding member
and a handle member pivots away from a second holding member such
that the first holding member and the handle member are axially
co-linear to the second handle member.
[0023] Referring to FIG. 4, there is illustrated an example holding
device 40 for a mobile electronic device 1 in accordance with
another example of the present disclosure. In the illustrated
example, the holding device 40 is utilized with a mobile electronic
device 1. The mobile electronic device 1 may be, for example, an
electronic reader, an eBook reader, an electronic tablet, an
electronic notebook, a netbook, a personal computer, a mobile
device, a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA),
and/or any other appropriate device.
[0024] The example holding device 40 may be constructed of a metal
material, a plastic material, a composite of metal and plastic,
and/or any other material as desired. In this example the holding
device 40 interfaces with the mobile electronic device 1 via a
device holding mechanism 44 and 46, which comprises a holding
surface 46, and a holding tab 44. In particular, the holding
surface 46 wraps around the back surface of the mobile electronic
device 1, and the holding tab wraps around an edge of the mobile
electronic device 1. One of ordinary skill in the art will
recognize that the holding mechanism 44 and 46 may interface with
the mobile electronic device 1 via complimentary connectors, a
friction fit, a suction fitting, an adhesive surface, a magnetic
fitting, and/or any other holding mechanism. Additionally, as will
be appreciated, the holding surface 46 and the holding tab 44 may
further comprise a removable lining that assists in holding the
mobile electronic device 1, for example, a rubber gasket, an
adhesive strip, and/or an elastic lining. Further, as will be
appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art, the holding
surface 46 and the holding tab 44 may comprise a locking mechanism
for securing the mobile electronic device 1, for example, a pin
mechanism, a clip mechanism, a latch mechanism, and/or a key
mechanism.
[0025] The example holding device 40 also comprises a handle
section 42. As will be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the
art, the handle section 42 may be held by a user in various ways,
allowing the user to view the mobile electronic device 1 in
different orientations. For example, the holding device 40 may be
held so that the handle section 42 is pointing downward and the
mobile electronic device 1 is above the handle section 42. In
another example, the holding device 40 may be held so that the
handle section 42 is pointing to the right and the mobile
electronic device 1 is to the left of the handle section 42. In
another example, the holding device 40 may be held so that the
handle section 42 is pointing upward and the mobile electronic
device 1 is below the handle section 42. And in yet another
example, the holding device 40 may be held so that the handle
section 42 is pointing to the left and the mobile electronic device
1 is to the right of the handle section 42. In another aspect of
the present disclosure, the handle member may be mounted to a
surface such as a table, desk, wall, chair, nightstand, exercise
machine and/or any other appropriate surface.
[0026] Referring to FIG. 5, there is illustrated an example holding
device 50 for a mobile electronic device 1 in accordance with
another example of the present disclosure. In the illustrated
example, the mobile electronic device 1 may be, for example, an
electronic reader, an eBook reader, an electronic tablet, an
electronic notebook, a netbook, a personal computer, a mobile
device, a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA),
and/or any other appropriate device.
[0027] The example holding device 50 may be constructed of a metal
material, a plastic material, a composite of metal and plastic,
and/or any other material as desired. In this example the holding
device 50 interfaces with the mobile electronic device 1 via a
holding surface 54. In the illustrated example, the holding surface
comprises a U-shaped flange that wraps around an edge of the mobile
electronic device 1. However, one of ordinary skill in the art will
recognize that the holding surface 54 may interface with the mobile
electronic device 1 via complimentary connectors, a friction fit, a
suction fitting, an adhesive surface, a magnetic fitting, and/or
any other holding mechanism. Additionally, as will be appreciated,
the holding surface 54 may further comprise a removable lining that
assists in holding the mobile electronic device 1, for example, a
rubber gasket, an adhesive strip, and/or an elastic lining.
Further, as will be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the
art, the holding surface 54 may comprise a locking mechanism for
securing the mobile electronic device 1, for example, a pin
mechanism, a clip mechanism, a latch mechanism, and/or a key
mechanism.
[0028] The example holding device 50 also comprises a handle
section 52. As will be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the
art, the handle section 52 may be held by a user in various ways,
allowing the user to view the mobile electronic device 1 in
different orientations. For example, the holding device 40 may be
held so that the handle section 52 is pointing downward and the
mobile electronic device 1 is above the handle section 52. In
another example, the holding device 40 may be held so that the
handle section 52 is pointing to the right and the mobile
electronic device 1 is to the left of the handle section 52. In
another example, the holding device 40 may be held so the handle
section 52 is pointing upward and the mobile electronic device 1 is
below the handle section 52. And in yet another example, the
holding device 40 may be held so the handle section 52 is pointing
to the left and the mobile electronic device 1 is to the right of
the handle section 52. In another aspect of the present disclosure,
the handle member may be mounted to a surface such as a table,
desk, wall, chair, nightstand, exercise machine and/or any other
appropriate surface.
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