Holder for mobile electronic device

Abstract

A holder (101) for a mobile electronic device comprises a shell portion (102), a connecting member (107) and a handle (106). The shell portion is configured to hold the mobile electronic device. The handle can rotate around the connecting member. The connecting member comprises a first flange (112) on a first side of the connecting member and a second flange (113) on a second side of the connecting member, the second side being opposite to the first side of the connecting member. The first flange is spaced from the second flange so that a first portion of the handle is held in an axial position relative to the shell portion by a combination of and between the first flange and the second flange. The connecting member is a single body. The entirety of the connecting member can be removed from the rest of the holder by the handle.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application serial number 16 / 240,191, filed on January 4, 2019, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application serial number 16 / 107,781 filed on August 21, 2018, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference into this document. Technical Field

[0003] The present application relates to a holder for a mobile electronic device. The holder is configured to clamp and secure the mobile electronic device to an object that may be intermittently / periodically in motion, such as a car headrest. The holder may be formed from a single integral component or from a plurality of discrete components. Preferably, the holder surrounds the periphery of the mobile electronic device, thereby protecting the mobile device in a collision situation such as falling or dropping. Background Art

[0004] Holders for mobile devices can take many forms. For example, a stand holder allows a user to place a mobile device in a standing position on a horizontal surface. However, such stand holders are not suitable for horizontal surfaces that are subject to intermittent movement because such stand holders are prone to falling or collapsing when the surface changes speed or changes from a stationary state to a moving state.

[0005] There are also such holders that are designed to attach to specific areas of mobile objects, such as car cup holders, car dashboards, car air vents, etc. However, these holders are often object-specific to the parts of the mobile object to which they are designed, and therefore can only be attached to specific objects. Some holders will even only attach to specific vehicles, such as vehicles of a specific make and model. Such holders also tend to be bulky and difficult to travel with, or are designed to permanently attach the desired object.

[0006] In general, these holders do not provide scratch or impact protection for mobile electronic devices. Summary of the invention

[0007] Therefore, it is desirable to provide a new holder for a mobile electronic device that is easy to carry and can be attached to a variety of objects. It is also desirable to provide such a new holder that is designed to protect the mobile device in a collision situation such as falling or dropping.

[0008] Thus, according to the present invention there is provided a stand for a mobile device as described by way of example in the following and appended claims.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, a holder 1 for a mobile electronic device is provided, the holder being configured to securely hold the mobile electronic device to an external object, the holder having two first openings, a first communication path, two second openings and a second communication path. The two first openings are paired together as a first group of paired openings 16, 17. The first communication path connects the first openings 16, 17 so that a fixture 300 can be fed into one of the first openings 16, 17 and then fed out from the other of the first openings 16, 17. The two second openings are paired together as a second group of paired openings 16, 17. The second communication path connects the second openings 16, 17 so that the fixture 300 can be fed into one of the second openings 16, 17 and then fed out from the other of the second openings 16, 17. The two first openings are spaced apart from the two second openings so that the fixing device 300 can be fixed to the holder 1 at the first set of matching openings 16, 17 and the second set of matching openings 16, 17, and also wrapped around an external object to fix the holder to the external object, and the fixing device 300 includes one or more separate items.

[0010] In another embodiment, the holder 1 comprises: an enclosure portion 2 having a pocket, recess or cavity 15 sized and configured to hold a mobile electronic device, the enclosure portion having a length dimension along a length direction, a width dimension along a width direction and a thickness dimension along a thickness direction. Each of the length direction, the width direction and the thickness direction is orthogonal to the other two of the length direction, the width direction and the thickness direction. The thickness dimension is smaller than the width dimension, and the width dimension is smaller than the length dimension.

[0011] In yet another embodiment, the enclosure portion 2 further has a lip or rim 19 which secures the mobile electronic device in the pocket, recess or cavity 15 .

[0012] In further embodiments, the lip or rim 19 is a deformable lip or rim that deforms to allow placement of a mobile electronic device into the pocket, recess or cavity 15 .

[0013] In still other embodiments, the enclosure portion 2 is formed of at least one material selected from the group consisting of an elastomeric material, a foamed material, a rubber material, silicone, a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polyolefins, soft plastics, or any combination thereof.

[0014] In another embodiment, the holder 1 further comprises a clamping portion 3 having a first clamping piece 4 and a second clamping piece 5. Each of the first clamping piece 4 and the second clamping piece 5 is configured to engage a respective side 7, 8, 13, 14 of the enclosure portion 2 such that each of the first clamping piece 4 and the second clamping piece 5 is securely and removably attached to the respective side 7, 8, 13, 14 of the enclosure portion 2.

[0015] In yet another embodiment, each of the first clamp 4 and the second clamp 5 has a recess or depression 18 configured for receiving the respective side 7 , 8 , 13 , 14 of the enclosure portion 2 .

[0016] In further embodiments, the recess or depression 18 of each of the first and second clamps 4 , 5 receives the respective side 7 , 8 , 13 , 14 by snapping, snapping or clamping onto said respective side 7 , 8 , 13 , 14 to securely attach the clamping portion 3 to the enclosure portion 2 .

[0017] In still other embodiments, the clamping portion 3 is formed of at least one material selected from the group consisting of: elastomeric material, foamed material, rubber material, silicone, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polyolefin, soft plastic, or any combination thereof.

[0018] In another embodiment, the first and second sets of mating openings 16 , 17 are formed in the enclosure part 2 .

[0019] In yet another embodiment, a first set of mating openings 16 , 17 is formed in the first clamping piece 4 , and a second set of mating openings 16 , 17 is formed in the second clamping piece 5 .

[0020] In a further embodiment, the first set of mating openings 16, 17 is formed in the enclosure part 2. The second set of mating openings 16, 17 is formed in the first clamping member 4 or in the second clamping member 5.

[0021] In still another embodiment, the retainer 1 further comprises two third openings, a third communication path, two fourth openings and a fourth communication path. The two third openings are paired together as a third group of paired openings 16, 17. The third communication path connects the third openings 16, 17 so that the fixture 300 can be fed into one of the third openings 16, 17 and then fed out from the other of the third openings 16, 17. The two fourth openings are paired together as a fourth group of paired openings 16, 17. The fourth communication path connects the fourth openings 16, 17 so that the fixture 300 can be fed into one of the fourth openings 16, 17 and then fed out from the other of the fourth openings 16, 17. The two third openings are spaced apart from the two fourth openings so that the fixture 300 can be fixed to the retainer 1 at the third group of paired openings 16, 17 and the fourth group of paired openings 16, 17, and also wrapped around an external object, thereby fixing the retainer to an external object.

[0022] In another embodiment, third and fourth sets of mating openings 16 , 17 are formed in the enclosure part 2 .

[0023] In another embodiment, the retainer 1 further comprises two third openings, a third communication path, two fourth openings, a fourth communication path, two fifth openings, a fifth communication path, two sixth openings and a sixth communication path. The two third openings are paired together as a third group of paired openings 16, 17. The third communication path connects the third openings 16, 17 so that the fixture 300 can be fed into one of the third openings 16, 17 and then fed out from the other of the third openings 16, 17. The two fourth openings are paired together as a fourth group of paired openings 16, 17. The fourth communication path connects the fourth openings 16, 17 so that the fixture 300 can be fed into one of the fourth openings 16, 17 and then fed out from the other of the fourth openings 16, 17. The two fifth openings are paired together as a fifth group of paired openings 16, 17. The fifth communication path connects the fifth openings 16, 17 so that the fixture 300 can be fed into one of the fifth openings 16, 17 and then fed out from the other of the fifth openings 16, 17. The two sixth openings are paired together as a sixth group of paired openings 16, 17. The sixth communication path connects the sixth openings 16, 17 so that the fixture 300 can be fed into one of the sixth openings 16, 17 and then fed out from the other of the sixth openings 16, 17. The two third openings are spaced apart from the two fourth openings so that the fixture 300 can be fixed to the holder 1 at the third group of paired openings 16, 17 and the fourth group of paired openings 16, 17, and also wrap around an external object, thereby fixing the holder to an external object. The two fifth openings are spaced apart from the two sixth openings so that the fixture 300 can be fixed to the holder 1 at the fifth group of paired openings 16, 17 and the sixth group of paired openings 16, 17, and also wrap around an external object, thereby fixing the holder to an external object. The third, fourth, fifth and sixth groups of paired openings 16, 17 are formed in the enclosure portion 2.

[0024] In a further embodiment, the holder 1 comprises a clamping portion 3 having a first clamping piece 4 and a second clamping piece 5. Each of the first clamping piece 4 and the second clamping piece 5 is configured to engage a respective side of a mobile electronic device so that each of the first clamping piece 4 and the second clamping piece 5 is securely and removably attached to the respective side of the mobile electronic device. A first set of mating openings 16, 17 is formed in the first clamping piece 4, and a second set of mating openings 16, 17 is formed in the second clamping piece 5.

[0025] In still further embodiments, a first set of mating openings 16, 17 is formed at a first lengthwise end of the enclosure portion 2. A second set of mating openings 16, 17 is formed at a second lengthwise end of the enclosure portion 2 opposite to the first lengthwise end.

[0026] In another embodiment, the first set of mating openings 16, 17 is formed at a first width end of the enclosure portion 2 in the width direction. The second set of mating openings 16, 17 is formed at a second width end of the enclosure portion 2 in the length direction opposite to the first width end.

[0027] In another embodiment, the retainer 1 further comprises two third openings, a third communication path, two fourth openings and a fourth communication path. The two third openings are paired together as a third group of paired openings 16, 17. The third communication path connects the third openings 16, 17 so that the fixture 300 can be fed into one of the third openings 16, 17 and then fed out from the other of the third openings 16, 17. The two fourth openings are paired together as a fourth group of paired openings 16, 17. The fourth communication path connects the fourth openings 16, 17 so that the fixture 300 can be fed into one of the fourth openings 16, 17 and then fed out from the other of the fourth openings 16, 17. The two third openings are spaced apart from the two fourth openings so that the fixture 300 can be fixed to the retainer 1 at the third group of paired openings 16, 17 and the fourth group of paired openings 16, 17, and also wrapped around an external object, thereby fixing the retainer to an external object. The third group of paired openings 16, 17 is formed at the first width end of the shell part 2 in the width direction. A fourth set of mating openings 16 , 17 is formed at a second width end of the enclosure portion 2 opposite to the first width end in the length direction.

[0028] In further embodiments, each opening in each set of paired openings 16 , 17 is configured to receive as at least a portion of the securing device 300 at least one item selected from the group consisting of: a string, a line, a rope, a bungee cord, a rope, a cable, a strap.

[0029] In still further embodiments, the holder 1 does not include any metallic or magnetic material.

[0030] In another embodiment of the present invention, the first clamp 4 and the second clamp 5 are used together as a fixing device. Each of the first clamp 4 and the second clamp 5 includes: a clamping portion 4b, 5b, which is configured to engage the corresponding side 7, 8, 13, 14 of the enclosure portion 2 so that the clamping portion 4b, 5b is firmly and removably attached to the corresponding side 7, 8, 13, 14 of the enclosure portion 2; a flexible extension 4a, 5a extending from the clamping portion 4b, 5b; and a connecting portion 4c, 5c at an end of the flexible extension 4a, 5a opposite to the clamping portion 4b, 5b, the connecting portion 4c, 5c being configured to be firmly engaged and connected to the enclosure portion 2.

[0031] In yet another embodiment of the present invention, each connecting portion 4 c , 5 c is firmly engaged and connected with the enclosure portion 2 via a corresponding one of the first and group matching openings 16 , 17 .

[0032] In another embodiment of the present invention, each connecting part 4c, 5c is firmly engaged and connected to the shell part 2 via a corresponding one of the first and group matching openings 16, 17, so that for each connecting part 4c, 5c: the first part of the flexible extension 4a, 5a or the first part of the connecting part 4c, 5c is arranged in a corresponding one of the first and group matching openings 16, 17; the second part of the flexible extension 4a, 5a connected to the first part of the flexible extension 4a, 5a or the first part of the connecting part 4c, 5c is arranged outside the shell part 2 on one side of the corresponding one of the first and group matching openings 16, 17; and, the second part of the connecting part 4c, 5c connected to the first part of the flexible extension 4a, 5a or the first part of the connecting part 4c, 5c is arranged outside the shell part 2 on the other side of the corresponding one of the first and group matching openings 16, 17 other than the one side. The first portion of the flexible extension 4a, 5a or the first portion of the connecting portion 4c, 5c is itself located between or in the middle of the second portion of the flexible extension 4a, 5a and the second portion of the connecting portion 4c, 5c.

[0033] In still further embodiments of the invention, each flexible extension 4a, 5a is formed in a wave pattern, having alternating peaks 4d, 5d and valleys 4e, 5e.

[0034] In another embodiment of the present invention, the waveform pattern is in the shape of a wave, a zigzag, or a sinusoidal pattern.

[0035] In yet another embodiment of the present invention, for each connecting portion 4c, 5c, the peaks 4d, 5d and the valleys 4e, 5e alternate in the extending direction from the clamping portion 4b, 5b to the connecting portion 4c, 5c.

[0036] In a further embodiment of the invention, for each connecting portion 4c, 5c, each peak 4d, 5d has a corresponding valley 4e, 5e on the opposite side of the flexible extension 4a, 5a in a direction substantially perpendicular to the extension direction.

[0037] In still further embodiments of the invention, for each connecting portion 4c, 5c, the flexible extension 4a, 5a, the clamping portion 4b, 5b and the connecting portion 4c, 5c are integrated with each other so that the clamping piece 4, 5 is formed as an integrated single continuous clamping piece 4, 5.

[0038] In another embodiment of the present invention, each clamping member 4, 5 is formed from a single homogeneous material.

[0039] In another embodiment of the present invention, a holder 1 for a mobile electronic device is provided, wherein the holder is configured to securely hold the mobile electronic device to an external object. The holder has a clamping portion 3, wherein the clamping portion includes a first clamping member 4 and a second clamping member 5. Each of the first clamp 4 and the second clamp 5 has: a clamping portion 4b, 5b, which is configured to engage with the corresponding side 7, 8, 13, 14 of the mobile electronic device or a shell portion 2 configured to hold the mobile electronic device, so that the clamping portion 4b, 5b is firmly and removably attached to the corresponding side 7, 8, 13, 14 of the shell portion 2 or the mobile electronic device; a flexible extension 4a, 5a extending from the clamping portion 4b, 5b; and a connecting portion 4c, 5c located at the end of the flexible extension 4a, 5a opposite to the clamping portion 4b, 5b, the connecting portion 4c, 5c is configured to firmly engage and connect with the shell portion 2, an external object, the connecting portion 4c, 5c of the other of the first clamp 4 and the second clamp 5, or a combination thereof.

[0040] Note that the features of the above-mentioned embodiments are not mutually exclusive, and any of the above embodiments / features may be combined with one or more of the other embodiments / features to obtain further embodiments.

[0041] The invented stand can be designed to fit with a variety of mobile devices, such as smartphones and other portable electronic devices, and cases for the same.

[0042] According to another embodiment of the present invention, a holder for a mobile electronic device may include a shell portion and a handle assembly. The handle assembly may include a connecting member that may be used as a pull tab and may be configured to attach the handle assembly to the shell portion. The holder may provide drop protection for a mobile electronic device received in the holder when the holder is dropped with the solid rear portion of the holder facing downward toward the ground, or when the holder is dropped with the screen of the mobile electronic device facing downward toward the ground. The handle assembly may provide additional drop protection when the holder is dropped on the side of the holder where the handle attachment is attached to the shell portion. The holder may act as a stand feature structure to provide optimized viewing angles including low-angle viewing and high-angle viewing. The combination of a groove in the handle of the handle assembly and a corresponding nodule on the connecting member of the handle assembly may provide a differentiated, shifted viewing angle. Depending on the arrangement structure, the handle assembly may be used as a handle on either or both of the length-direction side of the holder and the width-direction side of the holder. In an arrangement where the handle assembly can be used as a handle on both the lengthwise and widthwise sides of the holder, the handle of the handle assembly can be formed by a first telescoping portion of the handle that slides within and along a second telescoping portion of the handle. The holder can be assembled around a car headrest or around any other object that can fit between the handle and the enclosure portion of the handle assembly. In some arrangements, the handle can be in the form of a headphone.

[0043] According to another embodiment of the present invention, a holder for a mobile electronic device may include a shell portion, a first connecting member and a handle. The shell portion may be configured to hold the mobile electronic device. The handle may be rotatable around the first connecting member. The first connecting member may include a first flange located on a first end of the first connecting member and a second flange located on a second end of the first connecting member, the second end being opposite to the first end of the first connecting member. The first flange may be spaced apart from the second flange, so that the first portion of the handle may be maintained in an axial position relative to the shell portion by a combination of the first flange and the second flange and between the first flange and the second flange. The first connecting member may be a single body.

[0044] In some arrangements, the entirety of the first connecting member may be removable from the remainder of the retainer via the handle.

[0045] In some arrangements, the first flange may be integral with the second flange such that the first and second flanges are inseparable from one another without rupture of one or both of the first and second flanges.

[0046] In some arrangements, the first flange may be adjacent to the handle and the second flange may be adjacent to the enclosure portion.

[0047] In some arrangements the handle may be held against the enclosure portion.

[0048] In some arrangements, the enclosure portion may include a first side, a second side opposite the first side, a third side, a fourth side opposite the third side, and a rear side. The rear side may be attached to each of the first side, the second side, the third side, and the fourth side and may define a rear portion of the enclosure portion. The third side and the fourth side may extend between the first side and the second side. The first connecting member may extend at least through one side of a first group including the first side, the second side, the third side, and the fourth side and through one side of a second group including the first side, the second side, the third side, the fourth side, and the rear side, wherein the one of the first group is different from the one of the second group. The one of the second group may preferably be a rear side.

[0049] In some arrangements where the enclosure portion includes a first side, a second side, a third side, and a fourth side, the enclosure portion may include a cavity, an opposing first opening, an opposing second opening, an opposing third opening, and an opposing fourth opening. The cavity may be sized to hold the mobile electronic device. The opposing first opening may be located on the first side and the second side. The opposing second opening may be located on the first side and the second side, wherein the second opening may be spaced apart from the first opening. The opposing third opening may be located on the third side and the fourth side. The opposing fourth opening may be located on the third side and the fourth side, wherein the fourth opening may be spaced apart from the third opening.

[0050] In some arrangements, the retainer may further include a second connection member. In such an arrangement, the second connection member may include a third flange located on a first side of the second connection member and a fourth flange located on a second side of the second connection member, the second side being opposite to the first side of the second connection member. The third flange may be spaced from the fourth flange, such that the second portion of the handle may be retained in an axial position relative to the enclosure portion by a combination of the third and fourth flanges and between the third and fourth flanges.

[0051] In some arrangements, the handle may include a first attachment member and a second attachment member, each of the first attachment member and the second attachment member being configured to be clamped to the enclosure portion by the first connection member and the second connection member, respectively. In such an arrangement, the first attachment member may include a first portion of the handle. A bridging member may be attached to the first attachment member and the second attachment member and may extend between the first attachment member and the second attachment member.

[0052] In some such arrangements, the handles may form loops extending from opposite sides of the enclosure portion, wherein the handles may be attached to opposite sides of the enclosure portion. In some arrangements, the first and second attachment members may be integral with the bridging member such that the first and second attachment members are inseparable from the bridging member without rupture of any one or any combination of the first attachment member, the second attachment member, and the bridging member.

[0053] In some arrangements, the handle will be rotatable about the enclosure portion and about an axis passing through each of the first and second attachment members.

[0054] In some arrangements, each of the first and second attachment members may define respective first and second holes and may include first and second pluralities of protrusions extending toward respective centers of the first and second holes to define respective first and second pluralities of grooves. Each of the first and second connection members may include at least one nub configured to be received in respective ones of the first and second pluralities of grooves of the first and second attachment members to align the handle and the enclosure portion in discrete rotational positions relative to each other.

[0055] In some arrangements, the first and second attachment members may be made of rigid plastic, while the first and second connecting members may be made of flexible plastic. In some other arrangements, the first and second attachment members may be made of flexible plastic, while the first and second connecting members may be made of rigid plastic.

[0056] In some arrangements, the enclosure portion may have a length dimension in the length direction, a width dimension in the width direction, and a thickness dimension in the thickness direction. Each of the length direction, the width direction, and the thickness direction may be orthogonal to the other two of the length direction, the width direction, and the thickness direction. The thickness dimension may be smaller than the width dimension, and the width dimension may be smaller than the length dimension. The bridging member may include a first bridging portion and a second bridging portion, the second bridging portion being retractable within the first bridging portion, such that the first attachment member and the second attachment member may be configured to provide a clamping force to the enclosure portion in the length direction in a first position of the second bridging portion relative to the first bridging portion, and configured to provide a clamping force to the enclosure portion in the width direction in a second position of the second bridging portion relative to the first portion.

[0057] In some arrangements, each of the first and second connection members may pass through the enclosure portion and the handle.

[0058] In some arrangements, the first connecting member is made of plastic. In some arrangements, the handle and the enclosure portion may be made of plastic. In some such arrangements, the handle and the enclosure portion may be made of the same plastic, while in other such arrangements, the handle and the enclosure portion may be made of different plastics.

[0059] In some arrangements, the first connection member may be directly attached to the enclosure portion and the handle, without being directly attached to any other component.

[0060] In some arrangements, the first connecting member may be separable from the handle by pulling a first end of the first connecting member through the enclosure and the handle, while the first connecting member may not be separable from the handle by pulling a second end of the first connecting member through the enclosure and the handle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0061] Figure 1 is an upper side view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] Figure 2 is a front view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0063] Figure 3 is a left side view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0064] Figure 4is a right side view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] Figure 5 is a lower side view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0066] Figure 6 is a rear view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] Figure 7 4 is a perspective exploded view from the front upper side of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0068] Figure 8 is an upper side view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0069] Fig. 9 is a front view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0070] Fig.10 is a left side view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0071] Fig.11 is a right side view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0072] Fig.12 is a lower side view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0073] Fig.13 is a rear view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] Fig.14 2 is a front upper side perspective view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0075] Fig.15 is an upper side view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0076] Fig.16 is a front view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] Fig.17 is a left side view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0078] Fig.18 is a right side view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0079] Fig.19 is a lower side view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0080] Fig. 20 is a rear view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0081] Fig.21 4 is a perspective exploded view from the front upper side of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0082] Fig. 22 is a front view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the holder being in a horizontally arranged orientation, position or state.

[0083] Fig.23 is a front upper right side perspective view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the holder being in a horizontally arranged orientation, position or state.

[0084] Fig.24 is a front view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the holder is in a vertical arrangement orientation, position or state.

[0085] Fig.25 is a front upper left side perspective view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the holder is in a vertical arrangement orientation, position or state.

[0086] Fig.26 and Fig. 27 is a view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the holder being attached or connected to a headrest of a car.

[0087] Fig.28 is an upper side view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0088] Fig.29 is a front view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0089] Fig.30 is a left side view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0090] Fig.31 is a right side view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0091] Fig.32 is a lower side view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0092] Fig.33is a rear view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0093] Fig.34 2 is a front upper side perspective view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0094] Fig.35 is an upper side view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0095] Fig.36 is a front view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0096] Fig.37 is a left side view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0097] Fig.38 is a right side view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0098] Fig.39 is a lower side view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0099] Fig.40 is a rear view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0100] Fig.41 2 is a front upper side perspective view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0101] Fig.42 4 is an upper side view of a right clamp for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0102] Fig.43 is a front view of a right clamp for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0103] Fig.44 4 is a left side view of a right clamp for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0104] Fig.45 4 is a right side view of a right clamp for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0105] Fig.46 4 is a bottom side view of a right clamp for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0106] Fig.47 FIG. 4 is a rear view of a right clamp for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0107] Fig.48 1 is a front upper side perspective view of a right clamp for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0108] Fig.49 FIG. 4 is an upper side view of a left clamp for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0109] Fig.50 FIG. 4 is a front view of a left clamp for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0110] Fig.51 4 is a left side view of a left clamp for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0111] Fig.52 4 is a right side view of a left clamp for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0112] Fig.53 2 is a bottom side view of a left clamp for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0113] Fig.54 FIG. 4 is a rear view of a left clamp for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0114] Fig.55 1 is a front upper side perspective view of a left clamp for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0115] Fig.56 is a front view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the holder is in a vertical arrangement orientation, position or state.

[0116] Fig.57 is a front upper left side perspective view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the holder is in a vertical arrangement orientation, position or state.

[0117] Fig.58 and Fig.59 is a view of a holder for an electronic mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the holder being attached or connected to a headrest of a car.

[0118] Fig.60 is a perspective view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0119] Fig.61 yes Fig.60 Disassembly diagram of the retainer.

[0120] Fig.62 yes Fig.60 A cross-sectional view of a retainer.

[0121] Fig.63 According to an embodiment of the present invention Fig.60 A perspective view of a portion of the handle of a retainer.

[0122] Fig.64 According to an embodiment of the present invention Fig.60 A cross-sectional perspective view of a handle assembly of a retainer.

[0123] Figures 65A-65D are various views showing Fig.60 The handle assembly and the enclosure portion of the retainer are in different rotational positions relative to each other.

[0124] Fig.66 is a perspective view of a holder for a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the holder being attached or connected to a headrest of a car. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0125] It will be appreciated that the drawings and description of the present invention have been simplified to illustrate elements relevant to a clear understanding of the present invention, while omitting many other elements conventional in the art for the purpose of clarity. It will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that other elements are also desirable for practicing the present invention. However, since such elements are well known in the art and since such elements are not helpful for a better understanding of the present invention, a discussion of such elements is not provided herein.

[0126] The present invention will now be described in detail based on exemplary embodiments. Note that any numerical range disclosed herein is included to disclose individually each sub-range and number (including) integers and partial fractions within the disclosed range. For example, the disclosed range of 1-100 is intended to disclose individually 20-90, 40-80, 30.5-50.2, 20, 67.3, 84.512924 and each other range and number falling within the cited range.

[0127] It will be appreciated that the drawings and description of the present invention have been simplified to illustrate the relevant elements for a clear understanding of the present invention, while for the purpose of clarity, many other conventional elements in the art have been removed. It will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that other elements are also desirable for realizing the present invention. However, since such elements are well known in the art and since they do not promote a better understanding of the present invention, the discussion of such elements is not provided herein. Figure 1-7A holder 1 according to an embodiment of the invention is shown. The holder 1 has an upper side 7, a lower side 8, a left side 9 and a right side 10. The rear side 11 of the holder 1 is configured to cover at least a portion of the rear side of a mobile device when attached to the holder 1, and the front side 12 is configured to expose at least a portion of the front side of the mobile device when attached to the holder 1.

[0128] In one embodiment, the holder 1 includes a housing portion 2 and a clamping portion 3. The housing portion 2 includes a pocket, recess or cavity 15 sized and configured to hold a mobile electronic device. The housing portion 2 also includes a lip or rim 19 that secures the mobile electronic device in the pocket, recess or cavity 15. Preferably, the lip or rim 19 is a deformable lip or rim that deforms to allow the mobile electronic device to be placed in the pocket, recess or cavity 15.

[0129] The clamping part 3 includes a right clamping member 4 and a left clamping member 5. The right clamping member 4 is configured to clamp, snap, snap or otherwise engage the right side 14 of the shell part 2 or the right side of the mobile device so that the right clamping member 4 is fixed to the right side 14 of the shell part 2 or the right side of the mobile device. This can be achieved, for example, by a recess, a concave portion, etc. 18 formed in or by the right clamping member, into which the right side 14 of the shell part 2 or the right side of the mobile device fits, snaps, snaps or is otherwise fixed.

[0130] Similarly, the left clamp 5 is configured to clamp, snap, snap or otherwise engage the left side 13 of the shell part 2 or the left side of the mobile device so that the left clamp 5 is fixed to the left side 13 of the shell part 2 or the right side of the mobile device. This can be achieved, for example, by a recess, a concave portion, etc. 18 formed in or by the left clamp 5, into which the left side 13 of the shell part 2 or the left side of the mobile device fits, snaps, snaps or is otherwise fixed.

[0131] The housing portion 2, the clamping portion 3, or both, includes at least one set of mating openings 16, 17. Each opening 16 communicates with a corresponding opening 17 so that a securing device 300, such as a string, line, rope, bungee, elastic cord, rope, cable, belt, etc., can be fed into one of the openings 16 and then fed out of the corresponding opening 17, or can be fed into one of the openings 17 and then fed out of the corresponding opening 16, such as Figure 22-27This allows the securing device 300 to be fed through and secured by one set of mating openings 16, 17, wrapped around an object - such as a car headrest 200 - and fed through and secured by another set of mating openings 16, 17, thereby securing the retainer 1 to an object (such as a headrest 200).

[0132] although Figure 1-7 and Figure 22-27 The holder 1 is shown to include three separate and discrete parts 2, 4, 5, however this need not necessarily be the case. For example, the holder 1 may be formed from only one part - such as from the enclosure portion 2. The fixing device 300 may then be wrapped around an object (e.g., a headrest 200) and fed through and secured by two sets of mating openings 20, 21, thereby securing the enclosure portion 2 to the object. If necessary, a second fixing device 300 may also be wrapped around the object and fed through and secured by another two sets of mating openings 20, 21 to further secure the enclosure portion 2 to the object.

[0133] As another example, the retainer 1 may be formed from two parts, such as the right clamp piece 4 and the left clamp piece 5 of the clamp portion 3. The securing device 300 may then be wrapped around an object (e.g., the headrest 200) and fed through and secured by a set of mating openings 16, 17 of the right clamp piece 4 and a set of mating openings 16, 17 of the left clamp piece 5, thereby securing the enclosure portion 2 to the object.

[0134] The groups of paired openings 16, 17 of the shell portion 2 are preferably formed such that the first two groups of paired openings 16, 17 are opposite to each other in a first direction, and the second two groups of paired openings 16, 17 are opposite to each other in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. This allows the retainer 1 (either the shell portion 2 alone, or the shell portion 2 and the clamping portion 3 in combination) to be secured to an object (e.g., a headrest 200) in a variety of orientations or positions.

[0135] For example, the first set of mating openings 16, 17 may be arranged on the upper part of the shell part 2 (e.g., the upper side 7 and the rear side 11), and the second set of mating openings may be arranged on the lower part of the shell part 2 (e.g., the lower side 8 and the rear side 11). This allows the holder 1 to be arranged in a landscape orientation, such as Fig. 22 , Fig.23 , Fig.26 and Fig. 27 As shown in .

[0136] As another example, the third set of mating openings 16, 17 may be arranged on the left portion (e.g., left side 13 and right side 11) of the enclosure portion 2, and the fourth set of mating openings may be arranged on the right portion (e.g., right side 14 and rear side 11) of the enclosure portion 2. This allows the holder 1 to be arranged in a portrait orientation, such as Fig.24 and Fig.25 As shown in .

[0137] The use of two separate and discrete clamping members 4, 5 for the clamping portion 3 also allows the holder 1 (either the clamping portion 3 alone, or the combined enclosure portion 2 and clamping portion 3) to be secured to an object (e.g., a headrest 200) in a variety of directions or orientations. In particular, because the clamping portion 3 is formed from two separate and discrete clamping members 4, 5, the clamping portion can be configured to accommodate a range of enclosure portions 2 or mobile electronic devices of different widths or lengths. This allows the clamping portion 3 to be secured to an object such as a headrest 200 in a variety of directions or orientations. Fig. 22 , Fig.23 , Fig.26 and Fig. 27 The lateral arrangement direction / orientation shown in or Fig.24 and Fig.25 The vertical direction / orientation shown in FIG. 1 is engaged with and fixed to the enclosure part 2 or the mobile electronic device.

[0138] In addition, the clamping members 4, 5 are positioned when in the Fig. 22 and Fig.23 lateral arrangement direction / orientation as shown in or when in Fig.24 and Fig.25 The bottom of the housing portion 2 or the mobile electronic device in the vertical arrangement direction / orientation shown in the figure enables the clamps 4 and 5 to act as a stand for the housing portion 2 or the mobile electronic device to maintain the housing portion 2 or the mobile electronic device in an upright position on a horizontal surface such as a table, desktop, counter, etc.

[0139] The holder 1, and also the holder 101 described further herein, also preferably does not include any metal or magnetic material. This means that the attached device will have stronger and more reliable wireless signals / connectivity - both wireless data signals (e.g., Bluetooth, WiFi, cellular, 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, etc.) and wireless charging signals (e.g., inductive charging, non-radiative charging, radiative electromagnetic resonance charging, etc.) compared to a holder with metal components.

[0140] Each of the shell part 2, the right clamp 4 and the left clamp 5 can be injection molded or die-cut and can be formed by one or more parts of a soft and flexible material, such as an elastomeric material, a foam, ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam, rubber, silicone, a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polyolefins, similar soft plastic or rubber materials, or any combination thereof.

[0141] although Fig. 27 The securing device 300 is shown as comprising two separate items—that is, two separate cords—however, the securing device 300 may also be formed from a single string, line, rope, slackline, bungee cord, rope, cable, strap, etc. Similarly, the securing device 300 may also be formed from more than two separate items selected from strings, lines, ropes, slackline, bungee cords, ropes, cables, straps, etc.

[0142] Figure 28-59 There is shown a further embodiment of the holder 1. Although this embodiment is substantially similar to the embodiments described above, there are some differences.

[0143] for example, Fig.28 In contrast, each of the upper side 7, the lower side 8, the left side 13 and the right side 14 of the middle shell part 2 has two sets of paired openings 16, 17. Figure 1 A set of (pairing openings) is located on each of these sides. In other aspects, Figure 28-41 The shell part 2 has the Figure 1-14 The same features as in the cladding portion 2.

[0144] As another example, the right clamp 4 and the left clamp 5 each include a flexible extension 4a, 5a extending from a clamp portion 4b, 5b. Each clamp portion 4b, 5b is configured to clamp, snap, snap or otherwise engage one side of the enclosure portion 2 or one side of the mobile device so that the clamp 4, 5 is fixed to the side of the enclosure portion 2 or the side of the mobile device.

[0145] Each clamping member 4, 5 also has a connecting portion 4c, 5c located at the end of the flexible extension 4a, 5a opposite the clamping portion 4b, 5b. Each connecting portion 4c, 5c is configured to be firmly engaged and connected with the shell portion 2 via a set of mating openings 16, 17, thereby locking the connecting portion 4c, 5c to the shell portion 2, such as Fig.33 as shown in .

[0146] Preferably, each flexible extension 4a, 5a is formed in a wave pattern, such as wave-like, zigzag-shaped, etc., with alternating peaks 4d, 5d and valleys 4e, 5e. The peaks 4d, 5d and valleys 4e, 5e alternate in the extending direction from the clamping portion 4b, 5b to the connecting portion 4c, 5c. Fig.43 , Fig.47 , Fig.50 and Fig.54 In the embodiment shown in , each peak 4d, 5d also has a corresponding valley 4e, 5e on the opposite side of the flexible extension 4a, 5a along a direction substantially perpendicular to the extension direction. The wave pattern of peaks and valleys gives the flexible extension 4a, 5a additional flexibility and elasticity to assist in securing the enclosure portion 2 or the mobile device to an object, such as Fig.58 and Fig.59 The car headrest shown in . Fig.58 and Fig.59 As can be seen in FIG. 4 , the flexible extensions 4a, 5a and connecting portions 4c, 5c operate and function in the same manner as the fixing device 300 described above.

[0147] Preferably, each flexible extension 4a, 5a, clamping portion 4b, 5b and connecting portion 4c, 5c are integral with each other to form a respective integral single continuous clamping piece 4, 5. More preferably, each clamping piece 4, 5 is formed from a single homogeneous material.

[0148] Reference now Figure 60 to Figure 66 , the holder 101 includes a shell portion 102 and a handle assembly 103. As shown in the figure, the shell portion 102 is substantially the same as the shell portion 2 of the holder 1.

[0149] The handle assembly 103 includes a handle 106 and a pair of opposing connector assemblies 107 configured to attach opposite ends of the handle 106 to the shell portion 102. Each of the shell portion 102, the handle 106, and the connector assembly 107 can be injection molded or die-cut and can be formed from one or more parts of a soft, flexible material, such as an elastomeric material, foam, EVA, foam, rubber, silicone, TPE, TPU, polyolefin, similar soft plastic or rubber material, or any combination thereof.

[0150] As shown, the symmetrical handle 106 includes a thick bar portion 108, a thin bar portion 109 extending from opposite ends of the thick bar portion, and a pair of opposing attachment members 110 on the other end of the thin bar portion 109, wherein the attachment members define the ends of the handle. As in the example shown, the attachment member 110 can have a circular outer surface so that the handle assembly 103 can take the form of a headset. The attachment member 110 can also be in the form of a ring-shaped defining hole 111 to receive and engage the connector assembly 107.

[0151] Each of the connector assemblies 107 may include an outer flange 112, an attachment flange 113, and an intermediate portion 114 extending between the outer flange and the attachment flange and attaching the outer flange to the attachment flange. Fig.62 , the intermediate portion 114 is thicker along one portion for receiving into the aperture 111 and tapers from the thicker portion to a thinner portion configured for receiving through a curved passage 115, each of which extends from each of the four sides of the enclosure portion 102 to a rear portion 116 of the enclosure portion. Each of the connector assemblies 107 is shaped and dimensioned so that when the connector assembly 107 is fully inserted into the enclosure portion 102 and inserted through the corresponding aperture 111 of the attachment member 110, the outer flange 112 is positioned outside of but in abutment with its adjacent attachment member 110, and the attachment flange 113 is positioned on the rear portion 116 of the enclosure portion 102 outside and in abutment with the rear portion of the enclosure portion. In this way, the attachment member 110 of the handle 106 is held against the enclosure portion with little or no slack in the axial direction along the axis defined by and extending through the pair of outer flanges 112.

[0152] As shown, the aperture 111 of the attachment member 110 is scalloped such that the aperture includes a set of projections that define a groove 117 within the aperture. The intermediate portion 114 of each connector assembly 107 includes opposed nodules 118 corresponding to the grooves 117 of the attachment member 110 such that the opposed nodules seat within the corresponding opposed grooves of the attachment member when the connector assembly is received through the attachment member 110. In the example shown, the aperture 111 includes three sets of such opposed grooves 117 such that the connector assemblies 107 can be positioned in six different orientations relative to their respective attachment members 110. Since the connector assemblies 107 cannot rotate relative to the enclosure portion 102, the attachment member 110 can be indexed to six different rotational angles relative to the enclosure portion. In addition, the connector component 107 and the handle 106 can be made of different plastics having different elastic moduli so that either the nub 118 of the connector component 107 or the protrusion defining the groove 117 is more compressible than the other of the nub or the protrusion. In this way, the nub 118 can overcome the protrusion defining the groove 117 during rotation of the connector component 107 within the attachment member 110 of the handle 106.

[0153] like Fig.65A and Fig.65B As shown in , the handle 106 can be rotated above or below the side of the shell portion 102 so that the handle and the shell portion are generally coplanar. Fig.65C As shown in FIG, the handle 106 can be rotated to define a relatively low angle with the enclosure portion 102 so that the enclosure portion rests in a more vertical manner relative to the substrate on which the enclosure portion may be placed, and as shown in FIG. Fig.65D As shown in , the handle 106 can be rotated to define a relatively high angle with the enclosure portion 102 so that the enclosure portion can be placed in a more parallel relationship on the substrate on which the enclosure portion can be placed. In an exemplary embodiment, the handle 106 can also be indexed 180 degrees to Fig.65C and Fig.65D The relative angular position of the handle and the enclosure portion 102 is shown in each of the drawings, wherein such a position may be useful for protecting the screen of a mobile device placed in the holder 101 .

[0154] Specific reference Fig.62Each connector assembly 107 can be removed and separated from a respective one of the enclosure portion 102 and the attachment member 110 of the handle 106 by bending the attachment flange 113 so that the tab 119 of the attachment flange that normally prevents the attachment flange from being pulled out fits through the passage 115 of the enclosure portion 102 and then through the hole 110 of the respective attachment member. When removing each connector assembly 107, sufficient force must also be applied to push or pull the outer flange out of the recess of the attachment member due to the tapered portion 120 within the respective recess of the attachment member 110 to which the outer flange 112 of each connector assembly is retained when the handle assembly 103 is assembled. In this way, such tapered recess of the attachment member 110 further assists in maintaining the handle 106 against the enclosure portion 102 and maintaining the assembly of the enclosure portion 102 with the handle assembly 103.

[0155] With respect to the illustrated example, it will be appreciated that the handle assembly 103 may be assembled to the enclosure portion 102 at either of the opposing openings 121A, 121B and operated to Figures 65A-65D In addition, in some alternative arrangements, the handle 106 may be telescopic so that the attachment member 110 of the handle may be assembled to the openings on the opposite length sides of the enclosure portion 102 and to the opposite width sides of the enclosure portion using corresponding connector assemblies 107.

[0156] Note that the terms used above are for reference purposes only and are not intended to be limiting. For example, terms such as "upper," "lower," "above," "below," "to the right," "to the left," "clockwise," and "counterclockwise" refer to directions in the referenced drawings. As another example, terms such as "inward" and "outward" may refer to directions toward and away from the geometric center of the component, respectively. As another example, terms such as "front," "rear," "side," "left side," "right side," "top," "bottom," "horizontal," and "vertical" describe the orientation of a portion of a component within a consistent but arbitrary reference system, which orientation becomes clear by reference to the text and to the associated drawings depicting the component in question. Such terms will include the words explicitly mentioned above, their derivatives, and words of similar meaning.

[0157] Although the invention has been described in conjunction with the specific embodiments summarized above, it is apparent that many substitutions, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the preferred embodiments of the invention as set forth above are intended to be illustrative rather than restrictive. Various changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

[0158] Furthermore, it is noted that citation or identification of any document in this application does not constitute an admission that such document is available as prior art with respect to the present invention.

Claims

1. A holder (101) for a mobile electronic device, the holder comprising: a housing portion (102) configured to hold the mobile electronic device; A first connecting member (107); a handle (106) coupled to the enclosure portion, the handle being rotatable about the first connection member when coupled to the enclosure portion; The first connecting member comprises a first flange located on a first end of the first connecting member and a second flange located on a second end of the first connecting member, the second end being opposite to the first end of the first connecting member, wherein the first flange (112) is spaced from the second flange (113), so that the first portion of the handle is maintained in an axial position relative to the enclosure portion by a combination of the first flange, the second flange, and an intermediate portion between the first flange and the second flange, Wherein the first connecting member extends through the enclosure portion and the handle, and wherein the entirety of the first connecting member is removable from the remainder of the retainer by passing a portion of the first connecting member through the handle.

2. A holder (101) for a mobile electronic device, the holder comprising: a housing portion (102) configured to hold the mobile electronic device; A first connecting member (107); a handle (106) coupled to the enclosure portion, the handle being rotatable about the first connection member when coupled to the enclosure portion, The first connecting member comprises a first flange (112) located on a first end of the first connecting member and a second flange (113) located on a second end of the first connecting member, the second end being opposite to the first end of the first connecting member. wherein the first flange is spaced apart from the second flange such that the first portion of the handle is held in an axial position relative to the enclosure portion by a combination of the first flange, the second flange, and an intermediate portion between the first flange and the second flange, and Wherein, the first connecting member is a single body extending through the shell portion and the handle.

3. The retainer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first flange is adjacent to the handle and the second flange is adjacent to the enclosure portion.

4. The retainer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The handle is held against the enclosure portion.

5. The retainer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The enclosure portion includes a first side, a second side opposite the first side, a third side, a fourth side opposite the third side, and a rear side attached to each of the first side, the second side, the third side, and the fourth side, the rear side defining a rear portion of the enclosure portion, and the third side and the fourth side extending between the first side and the second side, and wherein the first connecting member extends at least through one side from the group comprising the first side, the second side, the third side, and the fourth side and through another side from the group comprising the first side, the second side, the third side, the fourth side, and the rear side, the another side being different from the one side.

6. The retainer according to claim 5, characterized in that The cladding portion comprises: a cavity sized to hold the mobile electronic device; Opposing first openings (121A) on the first side and the second side; Opposing second openings (121B) located on the first side and the second side, the second openings being spaced apart from the first opening; opposing third openings on the third side and the fourth side; An opposing fourth opening is located on the third side and the fourth side, the fourth opening being spaced apart from the third opening.

7. The holder according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a second connecting member, wherein: The second connecting member includes a third flange located on a first side of the second connecting member and a fourth flange located on a second side of the second connecting member, the second side being opposite to the first side of the second connecting member, the third flange being spaced apart from the fourth flange, so that the second portion of the handle is maintained in an axial position relative to the enclosure portion by a combination of the third flange, the fourth flange, and an intermediate portion between the third flange and the fourth flange.

8. The retainer according to claim 7, characterized in that The handle comprises: a first attachment member and a second attachment member (110), each configured to be clamped to the enclosure portion via the first connection member and the second connection member, respectively, the first attachment member comprising a first portion of the handle; and A bridging member (108, 109) is attached to and extends between the first attachment member and the second attachment member.

9. The retainer according to claim 8, characterized in that The handle is rotatable about the enclosure portion and about an axis passing through each of the first attachment member and the second attachment member.

10. The retainer according to claim 8, characterized in that Each of the first and second attachment members defines respective first and second holes (111) and includes first and second pluralities of protrusions extending toward respective centers of the first and second holes to define first and second pluralities of grooves (117), and wherein each of the first connecting member and the second connecting member comprises at least one nodule configured to be received in a corresponding groove of the first plurality of grooves and the second plurality of grooves of the first attachment member and the second attachment member, thereby aligning the handle and the enclosure portion in discrete rotational positions relative to each other.

11. The retainer according to claim 8, characterized in that The first and second attachment members are made of rigid plastic, and the first and second connection members are made of flexible plastic; or wherein the first and second attachment members are made of flexible plastic, and the first and second connection members are made of rigid plastic.

12. The retainer according to claim 8, characterized in that The shell portion has a length dimension in a length direction, a width dimension in a width direction, and a thickness dimension in a thickness direction, wherein each of the length direction, the width direction, and the thickness direction is orthogonal to the other two of the length direction, the width direction, and the thickness direction, wherein the thickness dimension is smaller than the width dimension, and the width dimension is smaller than the length dimension, and Wherein, the bridging member includes a first bridging portion and a second bridging portion, and the second bridging portion is telescoped within the first bridging portion, so that the first attachment member and the second attachment member are configured to provide a clamping force to the shell portion in a length direction in a first position of the second bridging portion relative to the first bridging portion, and are configured to provide a clamping force to the shell portion in a width direction in a second position of the second bridging portion relative to the first bridging portion.

13. The retainer according to claim 7, characterized in that: Each of the first connection member and the second connection member passes through the enclosure portion and the handle.

14. The retainer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first connecting member is made of plastic.

15. The retainer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The handle and the enclosure portion are made of plastic.

16. The retainer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first connecting member is directly attached to the enclosure portion and the handle and is not directly attached to any other component.

17. The retainer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first connecting member is separable from the handle by pulling the first flange of the first connecting member through the enclosure portion and the handle, while the first connecting member is not separable from the handle by pulling the second end of the first connecting member through the enclosure portion and the handle.

18. The retainer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The entirety of the first connecting member can be removed from the rest of the retainer by passing the first flange of the first connecting member through the handle.

19. The retainer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: At least a portion of the enclosure portion is retained between the first flange and the second flange.

20. The retainer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The handle is detachable from the first connecting member.

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