# US 10,368,620 B2 · Protective cases for mobile devices > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,368,620 B2 - Document ID: US10368620B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/470,415 - Filed: 2017-03-27 - Published: 2018-09-27 - Granted: 2019-08-06 - Earliest claimed: 2017-03-27 - Applicants: Stephen Rindlisbacher - Inventors: Stephen Rindlisbacher - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10368620B2 ## CPC - A45C 11/00: Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 (specially adapted for toiletry or cosmetic equipment A45D29/20, A45D44/18; travelling sewing kits A45F3/48) - A45C 13/002: {Protective covers} - A45F 5/00: Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping - A45C 11/001: {for storing portable audio devices, e.g. headphones or digital music players} - A45C 11/002: {for storing portable handheld communication devices, e.g. pagers or smart phones} - A45C 11/003: {for storing portable computing devices, e.g. laptops, tablets or calculators} - A45C 2200/15: Articles convertible into a stand, e.g. for displaying purposes - A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS - A45F: TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY ## Abstract An assembly for holding and displaying a mobile device includes a mobile device case having engagement structure associated therewith, the engagement structure operable to retain the mobile device within the case. An arm restraint section is coupled to or formed in the case. At least two open sections are formed in the case adjacent the arm restraint section. At least one pliable arm has a first end, a second end and an intermediate section, the intermediate section being restrained by the arm restraint section of the case such that the first and second ends of the pliable arm extend through the open sections of the case and are free to move relative to the arm restraint section to enable a user to position the first and second ends of the pliable arm relative to the mobile device. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An assembly for holding and displaying a mobile device, comprising: a mobile device case having engagement structure associated therewith, the engagement structure operable to retain the mobile device within the case; an arm restraint section, coupled to or formed in the case; at least two open sections formed in the case adjacent the arm restraint section, the at least two open sections each having a depth; at least one pliable arm having a first end, a second end and an intermediate section, the intermediate section being restrained by the arm restraint section of the case such that the first and second ends of the pliable arm extend through the open sections of the case and are free to move relative to the arm restraint section to enable a user to position the first and second ends of the pliable arm relative to the mobile device; the first and second ends of the pliable arm having a thickness equal to or less than the depth of the at least two open sections such that when the first and second ends of the at least one pliable arm are stored within the at least two open sections the first and second ends of the at least one pliable arm are substantially flush with or beneath a rear surface of the mobile device case. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the pliable arm is a component of a pliable assembly, the pliable assembly including a pair of pliable arms coupled together by a brace, and wherein at least a portion of the brace is retained by the arm restraint section such that first and second ends of each of the pair of pliable arms are free to move relative to the brace. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The assembly of claim 2, wherein the pliable arm is formed from a composite material including an inner pliable material encompassed by an outer flexible material. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The assembly of claim 3, wherein the inner pliable material comprises a metal and wherein the outer flexible material comprises a polymer. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The assembly of claim 2, wherein the inner pliable material extends through the brace. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the pliable arm includes a storage orientation and a display orientation. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The assembly of claim 6, wherein all portions of the pliable arm can be stored below the rear outer surface when in the storage orientation. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the engagement structure associated with the mobile device case comprises two or more sidewalls operable to engage the mobile device and secure it within the mobile device case. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, further comprising a mobile device. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The assembly of claim 9, wherein the mobile device is selected from the group consisting of a cell phone, a tablet, a PDA, a GPS device, a portable music player, and a wearable electronic device. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the rear surface of the mobile device case presents a flat, planar surface when the first and second ends of the at least one pliable arm are stored within the at least two open sections. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The assembly of claim 1, wherein the open sections are formed completely through the case. ### Claim 13 An assembly for holding and displaying a mobile device, comprising; a mobile device case capable of securely holding a mobile device, the mobile device case including a rear surface; a pair of openings formed completely through the rear surface of the mobile device case, the at least two openings each having a depth; and a pliable arm having a first end and a second end and an intermediate section between the first and second ends; the intermediate section of the pliable arm being restrained by a portion of the rear surface of the mobile device case while each of the first and second ends of the pliable arms extend through one of the pair of openings; the first and second ends of the pliable arm having a thickness equal to or less than the depth of the at least two openings such that when the first and second ends of the at least one pliable arm are stored within the at least two openings, a rear surface of the mobile device case presents a substantially planar surface. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The assembly of claim 13, wherein the pliable arm includes a storage orientation and a display orientation. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The assembly of claim 13, wherein all portions of the pliable arm can be stored below the rear outer surface when in the storage orientation. ### Claim 16 (depends on 13) The assembly of claim 13, wherein the pliable arm is formed from a composite material including an inner pliable material encompassed by an outer flexible material. ### Claim 17 An assembly for holding and displaying a mobile device, comprising: a mobile device case having engagement structure associated therewith, the engagement structure operable to retain the mobile device within the case; an arm restraint section, coupled to or formed in the case; at least four open sections formed in the case adjacent the arm restraint section the at least four open sections each having a depth; and a pliable assembly including: at least two pliable arms, each arm having first and second ends and an intermediate section therebetween, the first and second ends of the at least two pliable arms each having a thickness; and a brace, connecting the intermediate sections of the at least two pliable arms; the pliable assembly being retained by the arm restraint section such that first and second ends of each of the pair of pliable arms are free to move relative to the mobile device; wherein when the first and second ends of the at least two pliable arms are stored within the at least four open sections, a rear surface of the mobile device case presents a substantially planar surface. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The assembly of claim 17, wherein all portions of the at least two pliable arms can be stored below the rear outer surface when in the storage orientation. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The assembly of claim 17, wherein the pliable arms are formed from a composite material including an inner pliable material encompassed by an outer flexible material.