Wrist pouch for electronic equipment

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-01-24
L 3 COMM CORP
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[0007]Briefly described, the present invention comprises a wearable carrier for a portable electronic device. The carrier includes a pouch defining a cavity for the electronic device and a coupling for mounting the electronic device in a generally fixed position on the lower arm/wrist of a user. The pouch has a front panel with a viewing opening that aligns with the display screen and any needed keys or buttons of the electronic device so that the user can view the display sc

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In addition, frequently handling an electronic device, when removing it for use and stor

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[0042]In a second example embodiment according to the present invention, the carrier 110 has a pouch 118 with a cover panel 158 that includes a first section 176 and a second section 178. The first section 176 has a protective layer 180 that covers the viewing opening to protect the display screen when the cover panel 158 is in the closed position, as shown. For example, the protective layer 180 may be made of padding, hard plastic, or both. And the second section 178 is flexible so that the cover panel 158 can be moved between the open and closed positions.

[0043]Accordingly, the present invention provides a number of advantages to users of PDA's. For instance, by carrying his PDA in one of the wrist-mounted pouches, the user has quicker and easier access to his PDA than if he carried it on a belt or in a pocket. In addition, the user can quickly and easily use his PDA's display screen and keys through the viewing opening, without having to remove the PDA from the pouch. And the cov...

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A pouch forms a cavity for holding a portable electronic device, a front panel of the pouch defines a viewing opening through which a display screen of the electronic device can be viewed during use, and an adjustable strap or other arm-mounting coupling is used to secure the pouch and the electronic device to a user's arm. A cover panel extends from the pouch and can be moved from a closed position covering and protecting the display screen to an open position exposing the display screen for viewing during use. In a parked open position the cover is held in place with the display screen exposed for use.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001]The benefit of the filing date of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 807,884, filed Jul. 20, 2006, entitled WRIST POUCH FOR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT is hereby claimed, and the specification thereof is incorporated herein in its entirety by this reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to cases and carriers for portable electronic devices such as PDA-like devices. In particular, the present invention relates to a wearable pouch for carrying such portable electronic devices.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Portable computers and communications devices have developed to the point that it is common to have a portable, small (often a few inches across by several inches long) device that can serve as a computer for accomplishing various tasks. One example of such a portable electronic device is the so called Personal Digital Assistant (PDA). These devices often are wirelessly connected to a wireles...

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IPC IPC(8): A44C5/18A45F5/02A45F3/14
CPCA44C5/003A45F5/00A45F2200/0525A45F2200/0516A45F2005/008
Inventor ANDERSON, ROBERT C.PIERCE, JAMES
Owner L 3 COMM CORP
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