Combination Cell Phone and Eyeglass Dedicated Case

Abstract

A trim, compact combination case dedicated to storing a cell phone (or PDA or other small electronic device) and an accessible pair of eyeglasses is disclosed. The combination cell phone and eyeglass case includes only a phone housing compartment and an adjacent eyeglass housing compartment, which are configured to hold the cell phone and eyeglasses side by side. An optional eyeglass-housing cap and an optional swivel belt clip are also disclosed. The compact design allows the combination case to be easily carried in a bag, purse, briefcase or pocket. The combination case advantageously positions the eyeglasses oriented and located for quick retrieval when needed to view the phone screen or buttons.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. application Ser. No. 12 / 713,965, filed on Feb. 26, 2010, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to cases and carriers, and more particularly, to a compact, streamlined case dedicated to storing a personal digital assistant (PDA), smart phone or cell phone, and conveniently situated eyeglasses.BACKGROUND INFORMATION[0003]The cell phone has become a ubiquitous personal accessory. It fulfills the need not only for communication, but also performs an ever-increasing number of functions that make life more efficient and enjoyable. New cell phone applications, with ever expanding functionality, are being rapidly developed, thus adding to the dominance of the cell phone in modern electronic life.[0004]Cell phones themselves continue to become smaller and thus more convenient to carry. Yet the miniaturization o...

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Benefits of technology

[0013]The compact design of the combination dedicated case provides benefits for users, manufacturers and / or retailers. The lightweight, streamlined design, without cumbersome latches, zippers, straps, etc., is economic of space, allowing the combination case to be easily carried in (and retrieved from) bags, purses, briefcases, and pockets. The straightforward combination dedicated case allows quick retrieval of either, or both, the phone and eyeglasses. Also, the trim, compact design reduces materials required for manufacturing, minimizes costs to transport from manufacturer to retailer, and decreases shelf space required for display.

[0014]An object of the present invention is to provide a combination cell phone and eyeglass dedicated case that conveniently holds a cell phone and a pair of eyeglasses in a manner in which they are easy to quickly extract for use.

[0015]A further object of the present invention is to provide a combination cell phone and eyeglass dedicated case that is trim and compact.

[0016]An additional object of the present invention is to provide a combination cell phone and eyeglass dedicated case that allows a user to keep eyeglasses handy and readily available, when needed.

[0017]Another object of the present invention is to provide a combination cell phone and eyeglass dedicated case whose minimalistic design reduces manufacturing materials.

[0018]A further object of the present invention is to provide a combination cell phone and eyeglass dedicated case that can be easily inserted into a case, bag, purse, briefcase or pocket.

Problems solved by technology

Yet the miniaturization of cell phones requires their display screens to be small, even if they are designed to occupy the entire front of the cell phone.

For some people the text, icons and images of the screen, as well as the buttons on the device, may be difficult to see clearly.

Especially as the population ages, presbyopia, the loss of the ability to clearly see close objects, increases.

Significant inconvenience and annoyance may ensue as they rummage through their bag attempting to quickly locate each separate case, attempt to hurriedly open both cases, and then attempt to disengage both the cell phone and the eyeglasses from their individual cases.

While some of the various general compartments are suitable for holding a cell phone and eyeglasses, the generic compartments do not lend themselves to quick and easy access.

Nor are the multi-purpose bags simple and uncomplicated to construct.

None provide a dedicated, streamlined case allowing a user to quickly access the eyeglasses and phone, allowing a user to conveniently store the compact case, and allowing a manufacturer to reduce materials cost.

While these disclose the concurrent storage of eyeglasses or phones with other items from mirrors to calculators, none of these successfully present a dedicated, compact storage for a pair of glasses and a phone, while allowing quick and easy access to both.

While this bag and others in this crowded field are satisfactory for their intended purpose, they not satisfactory for storing a cell phone alongside eyeglasses in a very compact dedicated case that is easy to stow away within a crowded purse or briefcase.

Though this holder and carrier may fit the need of a student to carry pencils, glue, scissors, paper, and other schools supplies, it is not suitable for containing eyeglasses with a cell phone.

Its numerous pockets and structures involved with its self-folding and carrying abilities cause the Blackman holder to be bulky and to take time to open to retrieve items.

When receiving an incoming phone call, it may be difficult to extract both a cell phone and a pair of glasses stored within the Blackman bag before the call ends or is routed to voice mail.

Accordingly, though a diverse array of cases are available that can potentially hold a cell phone and a pair of eyeglasses, the available cases do not meet the need for a compact, streamlined case dedicated to storing a mobile phone and conveniently located eyeglasses, while providing quick and easy retrieval of both items and providing for a reduction in manufacturing cost.

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