U.S. patent application number 14/096096 was filed with the patent office on 2015-06-04 for unique goose neck cable attachment means for mobile electronic devices.
The applicant listed for this patent is Robert Baschnagel. Invention is credited to Robert Baschnagel.
Application Number | 20150151880 14/096096 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 53264381 |
Filed Date | 2015-06-04 |
United States Patent
Application |
20150151880 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Baschnagel; Robert |
June 4, 2015 |
UNIQUE GOOSE NECK CABLE ATTACHMENT MEANS FOR MOBILE ELECTRONIC
DEVICES
Abstract
The present invention relates to a supporting device with a
unique flexible member for supporting a mobile device to hang over
an object or stand on a flat surface. The device according to the
principles of the present invention comprises a flexible member
that is bendable with minimal force and with the ability to retain
said bent shape. The device further comprises a case for receiving
a mobile electronic device. The case includes a recessed area on
the front side for receiving a mobile electronic device, and one or
more of a variety of means for receiving the flexible member
whereby the flexible member can perform as a stand to support the
mobile device on a flat surface or a loop to hang the mobile device
over an object including but not limited to handles of furniture or
door knobs or any appropriate object.
Inventors: |
Baschnagel; Robert; (Garden
City, NY) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Baschnagel; Robert |
Garden City |
NY |
US |
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Family ID: |
53264381 |
Appl. No.: |
14/096096 |
Filed: |
December 4, 2013 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
224/191 |
Current CPC
Class: |
F16M 13/04 20130101;
G09F 2003/0254 20130101; F16M 13/00 20130101; F16M 13/02 20130101;
G09F 3/14 20130101; G09F 3/02 20130101; F16M 11/40 20130101; B43L
1/00 20130101; B65D 25/28 20130101; B43M 99/00 20130101 |
International
Class: |
B65D 25/28 20060101
B65D025/28 |
Claims
1. A device for supporting a mobile device comprising: a flexible
member that is bendable with minimal force and with the ability to
retain said bent shape having a first threaded end, a second
threaded end, an elongated body between the two ends, and two nuts
each having an inner diameter and threads matching with the first
and second threaded ends' outer diameter and threads; and a case
for removablly receiving a mobile electronic device including: a
recessed area for removably receiving the mobile electronic device,
and two channels for receiving the flexible member and allowing the
flexible member to retract up and down, each of the channels having
a top opening and bottom opening which have an internal diameter
larger than the outer diameter of the threaded ends but smaller
than an outer diameter of the nuts of the flexible member; wherein
the first and second threaded ends of the flexible member
separately go through the channels and come out of the bottom
openings and then secured by the nuts which are then against edges
of the bottom openings to prevent the flexible member from falling
out of the case.
2. The device for supporting a mobile device of claim 1, further
comprising a pair of insert locks each of which has a slot
connected to a circular opening, the circular openings having a
diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the nuts and
the slots having a width smaller than the outer diameter of the
nuts; wherein the two threaded ends with the nuts on are inserted
into the circular openings and slid down to the slots whereby the
flexible member is secured in place to the case and can be bent to
function like a stand for supporting the mobile device on a flat
surface.
3. The device for supporting a mobile device of claim 2, further
comprising a groove for the flexible member to fit in such that the
flexible member flushes with the top side and is integrated with
the case in a stowed position.
4. The device for supporting a mobile device of claim 3, wherein
the elongated body can be composed of plastic, metal, or any other
material that is relatively bendable and able to retain its bent
shape without breaking due to constant bending and reshaping.
5. The device for supporting a mobile device of claim 4, further
comprising a soft rubber-like resilient material or foam to encase
the metal wire if used for aesthetic purpose or for protecting the
surface it stands on from scratching.
6. The device for supporting a mobile device of claim 4, wherein
the case is made in one of a variety of sizes to adapt to one of a
variety of mobile devices.
7. The device for supporting a mobile device of claim 4, wherein
the flexible member can perform hanging function to have the
elongated body hung over an object to support the mobile
device.
8. The device for supporting a mobile device of claim 4, wherein
the flexible member can be bent and perform as a stand to support
the mobile device on a flat surface.
9. A device for supporting a mobile device comprising: a flexible
member that is bendable with minimal force and with the ability to
retain said bent shape having a first threaded end, a second
threaded end, an elongated body between the two ends, and two nuts
each having an inner diameter and threads matching with the first
and second threaded ends' outer diameter and threads; and a case
for removably receiving a mobile electronic device including: a
recessed area for removably receiving the mobile electronic device;
two pairs of slide locks for receiving the flexible member and
secure the first member in place to function as a loop to hang the
case together with the mobile device; a pair of insert locks each
of which has a slot connected to a circular opening, the circular
openings having a diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter
of the nuts and the slots having a width smaller than the outer
diameter of the nuts; wherein the two threaded ends with the nuts
on are inserted into the circular openings and slid down to the
slots whereby the flexible member is secured in place to the case
and can be bent to function like a stand for supporting the mobile
device on a flat surface; and a groove for the flexible member to
fit in such that the flexible member flushes with the top side and
is integrated with the case in a stowed position.
10. The device for supporting a mobile device of claim 9, wherein
the elongated body can be composed of plastic, metal, or any other
material that is relatively bendable and able to retain its bent
shape without breaking due to constant bending and reshaping.
11. The device for supporting a mobile device of claim 10, further
comprising a soft rubber-like resilient material or foam to encase
the metal wire if used for aesthetic purpose or for protecting the
surface it stands on from scratching.
12. A device for supporting a mobile device comprising: a flexible
member that is bendable with minimal force and with the ability to
retain said bent shape having a first threaded end, a second
threaded end, an elongated body between the two ends, and two nuts
each having an inner diameter and threads matching with the first
and second threaded ends' outer diameter and threads; and a case
for removably receiving a mobile electronic device including: a
recessed area for removably receiving the mobile electronic device,
a threaded opening having a complementarily shaped and sized
structure of the threaded end located at one of top corners of the
case for receiving one of the threaded ends of the flexible member;
and one channel for receiving one of the threaded ends with the nut
on and allows the threaded end with the nut on to retract up and
down inside the channel, the channel having an open recessed entry
at the top corner opposite to the threaded receiving port, the open
recessed entry having a complementarily shaped and sized structure
of the nut in order to mate with and engage the threaded end with
the nut on; wherein the first threaded end attached to the threaded
opening and the second threaded end with the nut on attached to the
open recessed entry, the nuts being against an edge of the open
recessed entry to prevent the flexible member from falling out of
the case.
13. The attachable mini whiteboard of claim 12, wherein the second
end with the nuts on of the flexible member engages the open
recessed entry along the plane perpendicular to the front side.
14. The device for supporting a mobile device of claim 12, further
comprising a pair of insert locks each of which has a slot
connected to a circular opening, the circular openings having a
diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the nuts and
the slots having a width smaller than the outer diameter of the
nuts; wherein the two threaded ends with the nuts on are inserted
into the circular openings and slid down to the slots whereby the
flexible member is secured in place to the case and can be bent to
function like a stand for supporting the mobile device on a flat
surface.
15. The device for supporting a mobile device of claim 14, further
comprising a groove for the flexible member to fit in such that the
flexible member flushes with the top side and is integrated with
the case in a stowed position.
16. The device for supporting a mobile device of claim 15, wherein
the elongated body can be composed of plastic, metal, or any other
material that is relatively bendable and able to retain its bent
shape without breaking due to constant bending and reshaping.
17. The device for supporting a mobile device of claim 16, further
comprising a soft rubber-like resilient material or foam to encase
the metal wire if used for aesthetic purpose or for protecting the
surface it stands on from scratching.
18. The device for supporting a mobile device of claim 16, wherein
the case is made in one of a variety of sizes to adapt to one of a
variety of mobile devices.
19. The device for supporting a mobile device of claim 16, wherein
the flexible member can perform hanging function to have the
elongated body hung over an object to support the mobile
device.
20. The device for supporting a mobile device of claim 16, wherein
the flexible member can be bent and perform as a stand to support
the mobile device on a flat surface.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE
[0001] This is a continuation-in-part application to the U.S.
application Ser. No. 14/093,514, dated Dec. 1, 2013, from which
priority is claimed, and entirety of which is hereby incorporated
by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] The present invention relates to a supporting device for
mobile electronic devices and more particular to a device having a
unique attachment means for supporting a electronic mobile device
to hang over an object or stand on a flat surface.
[0004] 2. Description of Related Art
[0005] The prior art discloses various devices for supporting
mobile electronic devices, in addition to assorted means for
securing such devices to objects such as a vehicle dashboard,
hand-held microphone, motorcycle gas tank, bicycle, and a person's
wrist.
[0006] However, the prior art has failed to disclose a device
having a unique attachment means which is able to hang over an
object such as a furniture or a door knob to support a mobile
device and also support a mobile device on a flat surface such as a
desk.
[0007] Accordingly, a long felt need has been realized for a device
adapted for supporting a mobile electronic device and which is
further adapted for removable attachment to a furniture such as a
cabinet's or dresser's handle or door knob. The device according to
the present invention discussed later fulfills this need.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, there
is disclosed a device for supporting mobile devices. Said mobile
devices include but are not limited to tablets such as Ipads.RTM.,
smart phones such as Iphones.RTM. and androids, and multimedia
players.
[0009] The device according to the principles of the present
invention comprises a flexible member that is bendable with minimal
force and with the ability to retain said bent shape having a first
threaded end, a second threaded end, an elongated body between the
two ends, and two nuts each having an inner diameter and threads
matching with the first and second threaded ends' outer diameter
and threads. The elongated body may perform like a gooseneck cable
which is bendable and can maintain the bent shape.
[0010] Although described herein with a gooseneck cable like
structure, said material could also be a more firm material with
points of flexibility added where needed by incorporating hinges at
various points along the said material.
[0011] The device further comprises a case for receiving a mobile
electronic device. The case includes a recess area on the front
side for receiving a mobile electronic device, and one or more of a
variety of means for receiving the flexible member whereby the
flexible member can perform as a stand to support the mobile device
on a flat surface or a loop to support the mobile device hung over
an object such as a doorknob or handle of furniture or a person's
neck, etc.
[0012] In one embodiment, the device includes a pair of insert
locks each of which has a slot connected to a circular opening. The
circular openings have a diameter slightly larger than the outer
diameter of the nuts and the slots has a width smaller than the
outer diameter of the nuts. As a result, when the two threaded ends
with the nuts on are inserted into the circular openings and slid
down to the slots, the flexible member will be secured in place to
the case and can be bent to function like a stand for supporting
the mobile device on a flat surface.
[0013] Additionally, the device may include two channels for
receiving the flexible member and allowing the flexible member to
retract up and down, each of the channels having a top opening and
bottom opening which have an internal diameter larger than the
outer diameter of the threaded ends but smaller than an outer
diameter of the nuts of the flexible member. Consequently, when the
first and second threaded ends of the flexible member separately go
through the channels and out of the bottom openings and then
secured by the nuts, said nuts will touch against the edges of the
bottom opening to prevent the flexible member from falling out of
the case.
[0014] Alternatively, the device may include a threaded opening
having a complementarily shaped and sized structure of the threaded
end located at one of top corners of the case for receiving one of
the threaded ends of the flexible member; and one channel for
receiving one of the threaded ends with the nut on and allows the
threaded end with the nut on to retract up and down inside the
channel, the channel having an open recessed entry at the top
corner opposite to the threaded receiving port, the open recessed
entry having a complementarily shaped and sized structure of the
nut in order to mate with and engage the threaded end with the nut
on.
[0015] Alternatively, the device may include two pairs of slide
locks for receiving the flexible member and secure the first member
in place to function as a loop to support the case together with
the mobile device to hang over an object.
[0016] Said locks can have a key for security when locking the
flexible member in place.
[0017] The device may further include a groove on the top side for
the flexible member to fit in such that the flexible member flushes
with the top side and is integrated with the case in a stowed
position.
[0018] The more important features of the invention have thus been
outlined in order that the more detailed description that follows
may be better understood and in order that the present contribution
to the art may better be appreciated. Additional features of the
invention will be described hereinafter and will form the subject
matter of the claims that follow.
[0019] Before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention
in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited
in its application to the details of construction and the
arrangements of the components set forth in the following
description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is
capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out
in various ways. Also it is to be understood that the phraseology
and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description
and should not be regarded as limiting.
[0020] As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the
conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be
utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods
and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present
invention. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded
as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not
depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
[0021] The foregoing has outlined, rather broadly, the preferred
feature of the present invention so that those skilled in the art
may better understand the detailed description of the invention
that follows. Additional features of the invention will be
described hereinafter that form the subject of the claims of the
invention. Those skilled in the art should appreciate that they can
readily use the disclosed conception and specific embodiment as a
basis for designing or modifying other structures for carrying out
the same purposes of the present invention and that such other
structures do not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention
in its broadest form.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] Other aspects, features, and advantages of the present
invention will become more fully apparent from the following
detailed description, the appended claim, and the accompanying
drawings in which similar elements are given similar reference
numerals.
[0023] FIG. 1 is top view of a flexible member according to the
present invention which has two threaded ends capped with two
compatible nuts and an elongated body in between, wherein the
elongated body is a wire encased by soft rubber-like resilient
material or foam in this figure.
[0024] FIG. 2 is an angled front view of a case according to a
first embodiment of the present invention which has internal
channels on two lateral sides of the case.
[0025] FIG. 3 is an angled front view of the device of which
flexible member going through the channels of the case according to
the first embodiment of the present invention.
[0026] FIG. 4 is an angled front view of the device of the first
embodiment performing as a loop wherein the capped ends of the
flexible member are against the bottom openings of the internal
channels thus the flexible member is locked in place to the case to
prevent the flexible member from falling out of the case.
[0027] FIG. 5 is an angled front view of the device of the first
embodiment performing as a stand wherein the case is turned
up-side-down from the hanging position and the flexible member is
bent and stays as bent on a flat surface.
[0028] FIG. 6 is an angled front view of the device of the first
embodiment in a stowed position, wherein the middle portion of the
flexible member fits in the groove on the top side and is flush
with the top side.
[0029] FIG. 7 is a rear view of the case of the first embodiment
which has a pair of insert locks each of which is shaped as a
narrow slot connected to a wider circular opening.
[0030] FIG. 8 is a rear view of the device of the first embodiment
wherein the two ends of the flexible member are inserted into the
insert locks to support a mobile device to stand on a flat
surface.
[0031] FIG. 9 is a rear view of a device according to a second
embodiment of the present invention wherein the two ends of the
flexible member are inserted in the insert locks on the back of the
case as a stand to support a mobile device on a flat surface.
[0032] FIG. 10 is a rear view of a device according to a second
embodiment of the present invention wherein the two ends of the
flexible member are inserted in the slide locks on the back of the
case for performing as a loop to hang a mobile device over an
object.
[0033] FIG. 11 is a rear view of a device according to a third
embodiment of the present invention which has a threaded opening on
the top corner and an open recessed entry on the other top corner
wherein the two ends of flexible member are attached to and support
the case in a hanging position.
[0034] FIG. 12 is a close-up view of the threaded opening and the
open recessed entry of the case of the third embodiment of FIG. 11,
the latter of which leads to an internal channel along the lateral
side, as well as the threaded first end and the capped second end
of the flexible member.
[0035] FIG. 13 is a close-up view of the capped second end slid
into and stayed inside the open recessed entry at top corner of the
case of the third embodiment.
[0036] FIG. 14 is an angled front view of the third embodiment of
which the case is up-side-down from the hanging position and the
capped second end is held against the edge of the open recessed
entry to prevent the flexible member from freeing from the case so
that the flexible member stays attached to the case in a bent
position for performing as a stand.
[0037] FIG. 15 is an angled front view from an angle different from
FIG. 14.
[0038] FIG. 16 is a close-up view showing the capped second end of
the flexible member is deeply inserted into the internal channel of
the third embodiment and portion of the flexible member's elongated
body fits in the groove and flushes with the top side of the
case.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0039] Referring to FIGS. 1-8, there is disclosed a first
embodiment 100 of the device according to the principle of the
present invention. The device comprises a flexible member 10 that
is bendable with minimal force and with the ability to retain said
bent shape.
[0040] As shown in FIG. 1, the flexible member 10 has two threaded
ends 13, 14 which are surrounded by two compatible nuts 15, 16, and
an elongated body 11 in between the two ends. Each of the two nuts
has an inner diameter (ID) and threads matching with the outer
diameter (OD) and threads of the each of the two ends of the
flexible member 10. This flexible member has the function of
attaching to a mobile electronic device case and allowing the
mobile electronic device to hang over an object or stand on a flat
surface.
[0041] The device further comprises a case which is designed for
holding a mobile electronic device. Looking at FIG. 2, the case 20
according to the first embodiment of the present invention is
structured to have a recessed area on the front side where a mobile
electronic device can be placed into and supported by the case. The
case is further structured to have two internal channels 50
(indicated by a dashed line to show in transparent view)
respectively located along two lateral sides. The two internal
channels on the lateral sides are designed for receiving and
allowing the flexible member 10 to retract up and down inside. The
openings to each channel are located at top corners 23, 24 and the
openings out of each channel 25, 26 are located near the transverse
middle line of the lateral sides. The openings and internal
channels have an internal diameter (ID) larger than the outer
diameter (OD) of the screwed ends of the flexible member but
smaller than the OD of the nuts.
[0042] In use, the first and second threaded ends 13, 14 of the
flexible member 10 are separately inserted through internal
channels from the top opening 23, 24 and out of the bottom opening
25, 26; then the nuts 15, 16 are screwed onto the first and second
ends 12, 13. When the middle portion of the elongated body 11 is
pulled up in order to perform the function of being able to hang
over an object as shown in FIG. 4, the capped ends (i.e. the
threaded ends surrounded by the nuts) of the flexible member are
now against the top edge of the bottom opening of the channels
whereby the flexible member is secured in place to the case. This
locking mechanism as illustrated in FIG. 3-4 can prevent the
flexible member from falling out of the case with no need of extra
mechanism. As demonstrated in FIG. 5 the case 20 can be turned
up-side-down from the hanging position and the flexible member 10
can be bent and stay as bent to support a mobile electronic device
on a flat surface. Now the capped end 14, 16 is against the bottom
edge of the bottom opening 26 of the channel and thus the flexible
member is secured in place to the case and is able to support the
mobile electronic device on a flat surface.
[0043] The case 20 is further structured to have a groove or curved
surface 22 on the top side which is designed for the flexible
member to fit in. The middle portion of the elongated body 11 can
rest in the groove or curved surface 22 (not observable in the
figure because it is beneath the elongated body) and flush with the
top side of the case as shown in FIG. 6 in a stowed position.
[0044] Looking at FIGS. 7-8, a pair of insert locks 28, 29 are
designed into the back 27 of the case, each of which is designed
for receiving each of the two capped ends 13, 15, 14, 16 of the
flexible member whereby the flexible member can perform the
functions of being a stand to support a mobile electronic device on
a flat surface such as a desk.
[0045] Each insert lock has a slot 31, 32 connected to a circular
opening 33, 34 above the slot. The OD of the nuts is slightly
smaller than the diameter of the circular openings but larger than
the width of the slots; thus, when the capped ends of the flexible
member enter from the circular openings and slide down to the
slots, the flexible member is held in place in the slots 31, 32.
The insert locks are oriented towards an opposite direction; it
means that one insert lock faces to the top left side and the other
faces to the top right side. The slots should not be above the
circular openings whereby the flexible member could be potentially
pulled out of the insert locks. The two insert locks should not be
oriented in the same direction whereby the flexible member could
potentially slide away; thereby freeing the flexible member from
escaping through the insert locks.
[0046] The internal channels may be located at the back side in
other embodiments. The insert locks may be located at different
locations or arranged differently relative to each other in other
embodiments.
[0047] The flexible member can be composed of plastic, metal, or
any other material that is relatively bendable and able to retain
its bent shape without breaking due to constant bending and
reshaping. If a metal wire is used a soft rubber-like resilient
material or foam can be used to encase the wire for aesthetic
purpose or for protecting the surface it stands on from
scratching.
[0048] The case can be composed of plastic, etc. the groove and
internal channels can be molded as such.
[0049] Referring to FIGS. 9-10 there is disclosed a second
embodiment 200 of the device according to the principle of the
present invention. The invention comprises a flexible member 10 as
described in the foregoing paragraphs. The case 20 is structured to
have a recessed area on the front side where a mobile electronic
device can be placed into, a groove on the top side, and a pair of
insert locks on the back side. As previously described, the insert
locks are designed for stand function as shown in FIG. 9.
[0050] This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that
two pairs of slide locks 35, 36, 37, 38 respectively located at the
right side and left side of the back of the case replacing the
internal channels in the first embodiment for receiving the
flexible member for hanging function. The two ends of the flexible
member are slid into the locks and held by the slide lock in place
to the case as shown in FIG. 10. Alternatively, the two pairs of
slide locks can separately locate on the lateral sides. The groove
(curved surface) 22 is designed for the flexible member (or wire)
to fit in and integrated with the case.
[0051] Referring to FIGS. 11-16, there is disclosed a third
embodiment 300 of the present invention. The invention comprises a
flexible member 10 as described in the foregoing paragraphs. The
case 20 is structured to have a recessed area (or carved out
portion) 21 on the front side where a mobile electronic device can
be placed and supported therein.
[0052] Looking at FIG. 11, one of the differences between the third
embodiment and the first embodiment resides in that the case 20 has
only one internal channel (not observable). This embodiment has a
built-in threaded opening 39 located at one of the top corners for
receiving one of the threaded ends 13, 14 of the flexible member.
The threaded opening 39 has a complementarily shaped and sized
structure of the threaded end of the flexible member including
internal diameter and threads. At the corner opposite to the
threaded opening 39, the case has an open recessed entry 40 which
is open to the side and leads to the interior channel 50 (indicated
by a dashed line showing a transparent view) beneath it. As shown
in FIG. 11, the first threaded end 13 is screwed into the threaded
opening 39 and thus held in place.
[0053] As shown in FIGS. 11-13, the open recessed entry 40 has a
complementarily shaped structure of the nuts 15, 16 in order to
mate with and engage one of the capped ends. The open recessed
entry 40 allows the capped second end (14, 16) to slide into the
entry 40 from the side along the plane perpendicular to the front
side of the case and held in place by the top edge 41 of the entry
40 to perform desired hanging function.
[0054] Alternatively, the flexible member can be bent and stays on
a flat surface as shown in FIGS. 14-15 in order to support a mobile
electronic device on a flat surface.
[0055] FIG. 12 is a close-up view of the threaded opening and the
open recessed entry of the case of the third embodiment of FIG. 11,
the latter of which leads to an internal channel along the lateral
side, as well as the threaded first end and the capped second end
of the flexible member.
[0056] FIG. 13 is a close-up view of the capped second end slid
into and stayed inside the open recessed entry at top corner of the
case of the third embodiment.
[0057] FIG. 14 is an angled front view of the third embodiment of
which the case is up-side-down from the hanging position and the
capped second end is held against the edge of the open recessed
entry to prevent the flexible member from freeing from the case so
that the flexible member stays attached to the case in a bent
position for performing as a stand.
[0058] FIG. 15 is an angled front view from an angle different from
FIG. 14.
[0059] The device may further comprise a groove (curved surface) 22
on the top side for the elongated body 11 to fit in. FIG. 16 is a
close-up view showing the capped second end (indicated by a dashed
line to show a transparent view) of the flexible member moves down
inside the internal channel of the third embodiment while a portion
of the flexible member's elongated body fits in the groove and
flushes with the top side of the case.
[0060] Similarly to other embodiments, the back may have a pair of
insert locks for receiving the two ends of the flexible member so
that the case can support a mobile electronic device to stand on a
flat surface.
[0061] In general, the case has round corner design integrating the
aesthetic and functional purposes.
[0062] While there have been shown and described and pointed out
the fundamental novel features of the invention as applied to the
preferred embodiments, it will be understood that the foregoing is
considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention
and not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the
precise forms disclosed. Obvious modifications or variations are
possible in light of the above teachings. The embodiments discussed
were chosen and described to provide the best illustration of the
principles of the invention and its practical application to enable
one of ordinary skill in the art to utilize the invention in
various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to
the particular use contemplated All such modifications and
variations are within the scope of the invention as determined by
the appended claims when interpreted in accordance with the breadth
to which they are entitled.
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