Holding case for portable electronic devices

Abstract

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.

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FIELD OF INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to the fields of portable electronic devices and device cases. More specifically, the invention relates to a holding mechanism to be used with portable electronic devices and device cases.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Portable electronic devices, such as cellular telephones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), mini-laptops and mP3 players have existed in our popular culture and business culture for many years now. The technology behind the devices continues to advance at an exponential rate, yet important features of the devices themselves, primarily the body structure, coverings, and cases, have been widely overlooked from a functional standpoint. Regardless of the internal capabilities of a device, every one of them must be picked up and handled at some point during each and every usage. This is usually true even when employing Bluetooth or headsets. With the growing number of applications and multi-tasking capabilities on m...

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Benefits of technology

[0005]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 underside 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 click into either matching grooves or conversely shaped ridges in the case track. This permits the strap to be temporarily locked to various degrees in an open position for reception of any finger and securely hold a device in place. When not in use, a slight touch causes the strap to retract back to its default flat position. The mechanism provides enough tension around a finger so that the device stays in place, for example when pressing keys, but enough flexibility to rotate the case.

Problems solved by technology

Currently, some devices have handles, which requires an entire hand, but some phones and mp3 players don't even have a place to hold them.

These devices are extremely bulky and cumbersome, especially when holding for extended lengths of time or trying to remove from a case or pocket.

Yet all of these models overlook the central problem of keeping the device in a functional position while not commandeering use of the entire hand.

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