Device and method for hands-free carrying and/or use of items intended for hand-held use

a technology for hand-held use and devices, which is applied in the direction of traveling carriers, travelling articles, other accessories, etc., can solve the problems of difficulty/inconvenient removal of devices, large and cumbersome devices, and users of these types of devices often find it difficult and/or cumbersome to securely hold and/or use devices

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-05-21
SORENSON CARY
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The present device allows for the secure fitting of items of different sizes and shapes to an elongate band using elastic material attached at two points on the front face of the band. The elasticity of the material provides a channel of variable dimensions, which holds the item in place during use. The device also allows for the application of a wide range of retaining forces based on the user's needs. This feature is especially useful when using the elongate bands that can be secured to different sizes of substrates with a wide range of attachment forces.

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Furthermore, most of these devices are intended to be kept in the possession of the user for substantial blocks of time even while they are not in use.
However, many devices, such as for example, PDAs and smart phones, are typically large and cumbersome to place in a pocket.
Even for those devices that can be placed in the user's pocket, applicant has recognized a potential problem with the security with which they are contained in the pocket and / or the difficulty / inconvenience of removing the device for use.
Moreover, applicant has recognized that a user of these types of devices often finds it difficult and / or cumbersome to securely hold and / or use the device while engaging in various physical activities such walking, running, exercising, gardening, cleaning or other activities requiring the use of one's hands.
However, these belt clips can be bulky and cumbersome to use, and due to their position do not allow the user to see the screen of the device or use the device without first removing it from the belt.
Necklace cases can be used for smaller electronic devices such as portable music player, but are not practical for larger electronic devices and also require that the device be removed from the case in order to see the display and / or use the device.
However, such armband devices suffer from the disadvantage of greatly inhibiting or preventing use or control of the device, for example and in particular via a touch screen display, without first removing the device from the pouch or pocket.
Moreover, such armband devices are generally not able to be used other than on the forearm of the wearer, and even in such cases are not easily attached and unattached from the forearm of the user.
This may cause gaps to develop between the electronic device screen or input mechanism and the window, which may in turn adversely affect a user's experience.
For example, the gap between the window and the screen may distort the user's perception of the displayed content.
Another drawback of such armbands is that the pouch used to house the electronic device is generally sized to receive only one type of electronic device.
Also, such pouch-based prior products are frequently prone to capture and retain moisture and do not have the ability to remove the item quickly and easily from the carrier while the device is still mounted to the user's arm, wrist and the like.

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[0041]An armband is formed substantially in accordance with the Figures hereof. The retaining band is formed from a material having the following chemical properties:

Percent of RHCA. Polymer Identification; ASTM D 3677-00 (2004)(Infrared Spectroscopy)1. Silicone Rubber1002.3.B. Ash Content. ASTM D 297-93 (2006)Total Ash29.9%C. Semi-quantitative Ash Analysis(ICP Atomic Absorption or EDX)a. >10%Sib. 5-25%c. 1-10%d. 0.5-5%e. 0.1-1%f. 0.05-0.5%g. 0.01-0.1%Ti, Al, Ca Znh. Below DetectionBi, Mg, P, Mn, SnTe, Fe, NiCu Se, Sb Ba PbD. Total RHC, ASTM D 297-83 (2006)64.1%E. Total Sulfur, Leco Method0.11%F. Density, Mg / m3    1.110G. Wax ContentPresent (Trace)H. Extractables, ASTM D 297-93 (2006)Acetone Extractables, % 4.6%1. ColorLt. Yellow2. ConsistencyViscousI. Carbon Black, ASTM D 297-93 (2006)Carbon Black 0.0%1. ASTM Series BlackNAJ. Extract Analysis:1. Plasticizers and Extractables: D 2702-05a. Silicone Oilb.c.d.2. Antioxidants; ASTM D 3156-96 (2001)a.b.c.3. Accelerators (Suggested)a.b.c....

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Devices and methods for securing items to a supportive substrate comprising: (1) an elongated band formed into or formable into an at least partially closed loop around the supportive substrate for secure attachment to said substrate, said elongate band comprising a front side surface; and (2) a retaining band attached to or attachable to said elongate band so as to be capable of forming a channel adaptable to elastically retain said item against at least a portion of said front surface.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to devices and methods for secured hands-free carrying and / or of use of items normally intended for use by holding in one or both hands, including personal electronic devices.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Electronic devices such as portable music players, cell phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), smart phones and the like are used every day by millions of people. Although these devices are typically available in a variety of sizes, and although some of these electronic devices are becoming smaller, they all are all generally sized to be used and intended to be used and / or operated while being held in one or both hands. Furthermore, most of these devices are intended to be kept in the possession of the user for substantial blocks of time even while they are not in use. In other words, the devices are intended to be carried on or by the persons while they are in engaged in other activities. However, many devices, such...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A45F5/00
CPCA45F2005/008A45F5/00A45F2200/0508A45F2200/0516
InventorSORENSON, CARY
OwnerSORENSON CARY