Patent application title: Cellular phone case and storage accessory
Inventors:
Linda S. Connolly (New Fairfield, CT, US)
IPC8 Class: AB65D8500FI
USPC Class:
206320
Class name: Special receptacle or package for a household appliance
Publication date: 2011-11-24
Patent application number: 20110284407
Abstract:
A cellular phone case accessory device is disclosed. The case is attached
to a cell phone and includes an upper section and a lower section sized
to correspond with a cellular phone and to receive the phone in one of
the sections. The upper section and lower section are attached by a hinge
that enables pivotal movement of the upper and lower sections with
respect to each other. Situated within the space defined between the
upper and lower sections is a pocket or storage compartment where credit
cards, cash, ID and other items may be stored safely. A mirror is also
disposed between the upper and lower sections and usable when the upper
and lower sections are pivotally disposed in an open position.Claims:
1. A cell phone case for use with a cell phone having a display, said
case comprising: a first substantially planar rectangular member
conforming in size to the external size of the cell phone and including
means for removably attaching said first substantially planar rectangular
member to said cell phone so that the display of the cell phone remains
viewable by a user; a mirror attached to said first substantially planar
rectangular member; a hinge attached to said first substantially
rectangular member; a second substantially rectangular member attached to
said hinge and pivotable on said hinge with respect to said first
substantially planar rectangular member, said second substantially
rectangular member including storage compartment means for storing cash,
credit cards or ID cards; and wherein said mirror and said storage
compartment means are hidden from view when said first substantially
planar rectangular member and said second substantially rectangular
member are pivotally positioned near one another.
2. (canceled)
3. (canceled)
Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to the cellular phone accessory industry. This product is designed to act as a phone case, wallet, and miscellaneous card holder with mirror. It is a full-functioning hinged case with slotted compartment for currency, business cards, credit cards, driver's license and any other like items, with a concealed mirror.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The invention will be an everyday useful item relevant to the fashion/utility industry of the cell phone. Since most people carry a cell phone, it can act as a pocket and also allow people to minimize the bulkiness of a wallet.
[0003] Even though there are multiple cell phone accessories and cases, none specifically pinpoint the needs of a wallet and phone protection in one application.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] The present invention provides a protective covering of the cell phone along with an attached hinged compartment specifically designed to act as a wallet/ID holder. Its design function is to be non cumbersome and sleek for today's modern lifestyle and convenient storage of the cell phone when not needed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0005] FIG. 1 is a top left perspective view of the cellular phone case according to the present invention.
[0006] FIG. 2 is a top perspective plan view of the cellular phone case of FIG. 1.
[0007] FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the cellular phone case of FIG. 1.
[0008] FIG. 4 is a bottom perspective view of the cellular phone case of FIG. 1 with the upper and lower sections opened.
[0009] FIG. 5 is a bottom perspective view of the cellular phone case of FIG. 1 with the upper and lower sections partially opened.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0010] A cellular phone case 10 according to one aspect of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 1-5. Case 10 provides a protective case designed for a cellular phone, with an emphasis in marketing towards the Apple® Iphone®. Case 10 provides a storage compartment 30 designed for paper currency, credit cards, ID cards (or similar like items), with an enclosed mirror 26 and locking clasp 18. Clasp 18 secures the upper section and the lower section together, which are joined by hinges 28. Case 10 will be made out of an ABS plastic (flexible grade) with a type of metal hinge(s). The approximate dimension of case 10 will be 5'' (127.0000 mm) in length, 27/8'' (72.9996 mm) in depth and 11/4'' (31.7500 mm) in height. Locking clasp 18 is 3/8'' (9.5250 mm) long. Mirror 26 consists of a plastic substrate or a dielectric coating which will measure approximately 3'' (76.2000 mm) in length, 2'' (50.8000 mm) in height and 0.060'' (1.5 mm) thick.
[0011] Referring now to FIGS. 1-5, cellular phone case 10 is shown in a closed state. Upper section 11 includes a power switch opening 12, a silence switch opening 14, a volume access openings 16, a clasp 18 to secure upper section 11 to lower section 23, and a power cord opening 20. Lower section 23 includes a camera lens opening 24. Upper section 11 also includes headphone jack opening 22, viewable in FIG. 2.
[0012] FIGS. 4-5 depict cellular phone case 10 in its opened state. Hinges 28, mirror 26 and storage compartment or pocket 30 are depicted in FIG. 4. Money, credit cards and case are contemplated as readily stored in storage compartment 30.
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