Cell Phone Case with U-Shaped Prongs for Secure Clothing Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cell phone devices are inadequate for quick video recording, as they are difficult to access from a pocket, draw attention when used for recording, and lack secure attachment options that do not require a belt, especially during exercise or in sensitive situations.
Innovation Solution
A cell phone case with U-shaped prongs for attaching to safety pins, allowing secure, hands-free, and stealthy operation by affixing to clothing without a belt, providing easy access and reducing visibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a cell phone is kept in a pocket for easy access, then accessibility is improved, but the phone cannot be securely attached during exercise and may be misplaced or lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a cell phone case with brackets and attachment devices as an intermediary between the phone and the user's clothing. The case includes first and second brackets with U-shaped prongs that couple to attachment devices (safety pins, clips, or Velcro® strips), which then attach to the user's clothing. This intermediary structure enables secure attachment during exercise while maintaining easy accessibility to the phone.
2Productivity
If a cell phone is held in an extended hand for recording, then recording capability is improved, but the recorder draws attention and may be harassed or attacked
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the recording function from the visible hand-held phone and relocates it to a concealed position on the user's clothing. The phone is attached to the front or side of the user's shirt or jacket using the bracket and attachment device, allowing the user to record events hands-free without drawing attention. The phone remains accessible for operation but is no longer prominently displayed in an extended hand.
Solution Approach 2:
The hands-free recording capability allows the recording device to serve itself without requiring the user to actively hold or position the phone. Once attached to the clothing, the phone can autonomously record video or audio, freeing the user's hands and eliminating the need to maintain a conspicuous recording posture.
3Reliability
If a belt is used to secure the cell phone, then secure attachment during exercise is improved, but the device becomes bulky and requires a belt that not everyone wears
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal attachment system that works with various types of clothing without requiring a belt. The attachment devices include multiple options: safety pins that can attach to any fabric, clips that can grip onto clothing edges, and Velcro® strips that adhere to most surfaces. This multi-functional attachment system eliminates the need for belts while maintaining secure attachment during exercise, making the device accessible to everyone regardless of their clothing preferences.
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AI summary
A cell phone case with a first bracket extending from a top end of the cell phone case wherein the first bracket includes at least one U-shaped prong to couple the cell phone case to a first attachment device and a second bracket extending from a bottom end of the cell phone case wherein the second bracket includes at least one U-shaped prong to couple the cell phone case to a second attachment device. The first attachment device and the second attachment device are each configured to join the cell phone case to a user's clothing.