Case Configured To Removably Couple To A Portable Electrical Device And Method Of Providing And Use Thereof

Abstract

Some embodiments concern a holder for an electrical device. The holder can include: (a) a cover configured to couple to the electrical device, the cover having: (1) a front portion; (2) a back portion opposite the front portion; (3) one or more side portions; and (b) a holding mechanism coupled to the back portion of the cover such that the holding mechanism is rotatable at least ninety degrees relative to the back portion of the cover, the holding mechanism having: (1) a strap assembly configured to couple to the back portion of the cover; and (2) a strap configured to couple to the strap assembly. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a divisional application of U.S. application Ser. No. 13 / 096,519, filed Apr. 28, 2011. U.S. application Ser. No. 13 / 096,519 claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 329,091, filed Apr. 28, 2010 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 357,523, filed Jun. 22, 2010. U.S. application Ser. No. 13 / 096,519 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 329,091 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 357,523 are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates generally to cases for electrical devices, and relates more particularly to such cases that provide access to and allow easy usage of electrical devices and methods of providing and using the same.DESCRIPTION OF THE BACKGROUND[0003]The portable media player, cellar telephone, and portable computer market has changed dramatically in the past several years, and with such change, a new market for cases for portable media players,...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

Enables secure, comfortable one-handed operation of smart devices, reducing the risk of damage and improving usability in various situations.

Problems solved by technology

While smart devices provide great benefits to their users, actually using a smart device can sometimes be challenging.

Many smart devices are not designed to be easily held in one hand and operated using the other hand.

In these cases, the user will have to hold the smart device at awkward angles against his body or risk dropping and damaging the expensive smart device.

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