| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 224217000 | Attaching means engaged with finger | 13 |
| 20080203123 | COMBINED CASE AND STRAP DEVICE - A combined case and strap device is disclosed. The combined case and strap device comprises a single elongated body with a zipper extending along the body. The zipper is arranged such that when the zipper is closed, i.e. zipped, the body is formed into a case. When the body is formed into a case, a user may carry a portable electronic device within the case. The case may protect the portable electronic device and also let the user conveniently carry the portable electronic device with himself/herself when on the go. The zipper is also arranged such that when the zipper is opened, i.e. unzipped, the body is formed into an elongated shape which forms a strap. When the body is formed into the strap, the strap may be used as a carrier strap for carrying a portable electronic device around a neck of the user when the user is on the go. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080210724 | Hand based support device for handheld implements and associated methods - A hand based support device for holding a handheld implement on a user's hand. The support device includes a hand piece removably attachable to a user's hand. A coupler is associable with the handheld implement and magnetically coupleable with the hand piece to move the handheld implement between a usable position and passive support position. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20090283559 | Personal Securing Apparatus for Handheld Devices - A securing apparatus for a handheld device or object is comprised of a sleek, fashionable, flexible elastic strip or band, enhancing a user's gripping capability, thereby preventing abuse and accidental dropping of the device. The elastic strip is removably attached to the device by removable attaching means connected or integrated to each end of the strip. The apparatus may be further provided with a discrete lift mechanism, either attached or integrally formed with the elastic strip. The apparatus retains its form after stretching, and is taut against a surface of the device to avoid catching against exterior objects, fitting discretely on any surface of the device. The securing apparatus can be installed for easy use and minimal dexterity for all users and can be made in different sizes, color, and of different materials having elastomeric properties. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20110266316 | HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE GRIP - A handheld electronic device grip is provided. The handheld electronic device grip includes a mounting structure and a strap with first and second surfaces configured to engage each other and form a loop. The loop is configured to receive at least one finger of a user, and the mounting structure configured to attach the loop to at least one of a handheld electronic device and a handheld electronic device case. The mounting structure can be configured to orient the loop so that a central axis of an opening of the loop is generally transverse to a longitudinal direction of the handheld electronic device or the handheld electronic device case. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110309117 | HOLDING CASE FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - The presently disclosed holding case allows a user to hold a portable electronic device with a single finger, allowing the user to keep the device in a convenient and handy position for use. The device comprises a flat, flexible strap which fits along the backing to a device or device case. The strap adjustably slides into two slots placed on opposing sides of the case. On the inside of the device casing or backing, the strap slides along a raised track. One end of the strap further comprises horizontal ridges across its tail portion, which partially lock into matching grooves in the case. This permits the strap to be temporarily locked in an open position for reception of any finger and to securely hold a device in place. When not in use, a slight touch causes the strap to retract back to its default flat position. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20120031937 | HOLDING A PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANT - Among other things, a device that helps a user in holding a personal digital assistant (PDA) includes at least one sleeve sized to receive at least one of the user's fingers, and a mechanism to attach the sleeve to the PDA in an orientation to permit the user to hold the PDA by placing the finger in the sleeve while permitting the user to manipulate a function of the PDA with another finger of thumb. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20130119099 | RETRACTABLE FINGER HANDLE ASSEMBLY - A retractable finger handle assembly, the finger handle assembly comprising a housing, a retractable finger holder assembly coupled to the housing, the retractable finger holder assembly comprising, a belt, a first end of the belt coupled to the housing, and a finger slide coupled to a second end of the belt and slidably coupled to the housing. A resizable finger handle assembly for holding an object, comprising a retractable finger holder assembly, the retractable finger holder assembly comprising a belt coupled at a first end to a surface of the object, and a finger slide coupled to a second end of the belt and slidably coupled to the object. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130146625 | ATTACHABLE HOLDER WITH FLEXIBLE RING FOR ANY HANDHELD DEVICE - An attachable holder includes a flexible ring that can be attached to a portable electronic device, or a case of a portable electronic device, to allow a user to insert their finger to hold the case. The flexible ring would be able to swivel, relative to the phone, for comfort for a user's finger, such as an index or ring finger, to easily slide through to help the user make and retain a good grip on the mobile device. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130240579 | WRIST-BASED SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO CARRY MOBILE DEVICE(S) - Systems and methods are disclosed to conveniently carry a mobile device, among others, on a wrist brace. The systems include a case to enclose the mobile device and a system to wear the apparatus on a wrist. The systems comprised of the case; a case tether coupled to the case; a wristband tether coupled to a wrist brace; an finger ring to loop around a finger and an case lock to secure the case in a closed position. Also presented, a method to carry and use the device while tethered to a wrist. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130240580 | WRIST-BASED SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO CARRY MOBILE DEVICE(S) - Systems and methods are disclosed to conveniently carry a mobile device, among others, on a wrist brace. The systems include a case to enclose the mobile device and a system to wear the apparatus on a wrist. The systems comprised of the case; a case tether coupled to the case, a base with a case lock; a wristband tether coupled to a wrist brace, a flexible finger ring to loop around a finger. The flexible case lock secures the case in a closed position. Also presented, a method to carry and use the device while tether to a wrist. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20140084034 | FINGER LOOP FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE - The invention disclosed herein is a finger loop for use with a portable electronic device case, housing or enclosure. The finger loop is formed by a strip of material such as silicone or rubber that extends away from the rear outer surface of the case, housing, or enclosure, and returns to the rear outer surface of the case, housing, or enclosure thereby forming a loop through which a user can insert at least one, or a plurality of fingers to aid in holding the device. The strip of material may include features to increase friction with the inside surface of the case or with the portable electronic device itself. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140151417 | CASE FOR ELECTRONIC TABLET DEVICE - An electronic tablet case includes a body configured to receive an electronic tablet and one or more sets of finger loops on a rear surface of the body. The finger loops are configured to receive a user's individual fingers thereby allowing the user to hold the case and electronic tablet with one hand while operating the electronic tablet with the other hand. In one version, there are four sets of finger loops spaced (i.e., one set along each edge) about a perimeter of the rear of the body. The case may be fabricated of four layers of materials comprising: a waterproof outer layer, rigid protective layer, durable padded layer and non-scratch inner layer. A neoprene face perimeter layer connected to a body defines a sleeve for receiving a tablet Distinguishable portions of the case identify functional tablet buttons thereunder allowing a user to operate the tablet by pressing the distinguishable portions. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20160089204 | MEDICAL DEVICE MANAGEMENT UNIT - The present invention relates to medical device management units and methods of their use. The medical device management units comprise two main pieces, a base piece, and a slide piece, as well as at least one medical device pathway defined by a surface means and a plurality of trenches. The invention may be used to keep two or more medical devices organized or it may be used to maintain control over the capture and release of a single medical device. | 03-31-2016 |
