# US 10,864,956 B2 · Case and mount system for handheld electronic device

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- Number: US 10,864,956 B2
- Document ID: US10864956B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 16/149,978
- Filed: 2018-10-02
- Published: 2019-04-04
- Granted: 2020-12-15
- Earliest claimed: 2012-01-12
- Assignees: Rokform IP LLC
- Applicants: Rokform IP LLC
- Inventors: Jeff Whitten; Bernhard Leitner; Craig Erion
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10864956B2

## CPC

- G06F 1/1656: {Details related to functional adaptations of the enclosure, e.g. to provide protection against EMI, shock, water, or to host detachable peripherals like a mouse or removable expansions units like PCMCIA cards, or to provide access to internal components for maintenance or to removable storage supports like CDs or DVDs, or to mechanically mount accessories (mounting of accessories to a computer display G06F1/1607; display hoods G06F1/1603; cooling arrangements for portable computers G06F1/203)}
- 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)
- B62J 9/21: above or alongside the front wheel, e.g. on the handlebars
- F16B 1/00: Devices for securing together, or preventing relative movement between, constructional elements or machine parts
- F16B 3/00: Key-type connections; Keys (F16B2/00 takes precedence; for rods or tubes mutually F16B7/00)
- F16B 47/003: {using adhesives for attaching purposes (using adhesives for connecting constructional elements F16B11/006)}
- F16M 11/041: {Allowing quick release of the apparatus}
- F16M 11/105: {the horizontal axis being the roll axis, e.g. for creating a landscape-portrait rotation}
- F16M 11/2021: {around a horizontal axis (F16M11/2035 takes precedence)}
- F16M 13/00: Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles (heads thereof F16M11/02 {; undercarriages thereof F16M11/20} ; adapted to be stuck in the ground A45F3/44 {; sockets or holders for poles or posts E04H12/22}); Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles {(supports for measuring instruments G01D11/30; supports for casings of remote control switching devices H01H9/025)}
- F16M 13/02: for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
- F16M 13/022: {repositionable}
- G06F 1/1633: {Constructional details or arrangements of portable computers not specific to the type of enclosures covered by groups G06F1/1615 - G06F1/1626}
- H04B 1/3888: Arrangements for carrying or protecting transceivers
- 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}
- B62J 11/00: Supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening specific devices to cycles, e.g. supports for attaching maps
- B62J 45/00: Electrical equipment arrangements specially adapted for use as accessories on cycles, not otherwise provided for
- F16B 2200/83: Use of a magnetic material
- G06F 2200/1633: Protecting arrangement for the entire housing of the computer
- G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N)
- A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- B62J: CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
- F16B: DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING (couplings for transmitting rotation F16D)
- F16M: FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
- H04B: TRANSMISSION

## Abstract

A protective case for a handheld electronic device is provided. The protective case can include a removable mounting system comprised of an interlocking member and a plurality of mounting bases. The protective case may further include a non-slip member to prevent the device from slipping on a surface and a magnet for attaching the device to a magnetic surface.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A mountable case system for a mobile electronic device, comprising:
a case configured to be selectively connectable to the mobile electronic device and retain the electronic device within an interior space of the case, the case comprising a rear portion that is positioned along a rear surface of the electronic device and a side portion extending from the rear portion and being positioned adjacent at least a portion of a top, bottom, left and right sides of the electronic device;
wherein the rear portion of the case comprises an attachment region defining an opening having a periphery, wherein the periphery of the opening defines at least a first case tab and a second case tab, wherein each of the case tabs are separated by one of a plurality of access spaces;
a mount comprising a mount piece and a mount attachment piece, the mount piece configured to be mounted to a component of a bicycle, the mount attachment piece comprising an interlocking member, the interlocking member comprising a first mount tab and a second mount tab;
an arm portion that extends between the mount piece and the mount attachment piece, wherein the arm portion is rotatably coupled to the mount piece;
wherein, in use, the mount tabs are passed through a respective one of the access spaces and wherein, upon relative rotation between the case and the mount to an interlocking position, the mount tabs engage the case tabs to removably interlock the case with the mount.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The case system of claim 1, wherein the mount piece is adjustable relative to the mount attachment piece.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The case system of claim 2, wherein the mount piece is rotatable relative to the mount attachment piece.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The case system of claim 1, wherein the mount piece is configured to position the case above a steering stem of the bicycle.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The case system of claim 1, wherein the mobile electronic device the case is configured to be selectively connectable to is a mobile phone.

### Claim 6

A mountable case system for a mobile electronic device, comprising:
a case configured to be selectively connectable to the mobile electronic device and retain the electronic device within an interior space of the case, the case comprising a rear portion that is positioned along a rear surface of the electronic device and a side portion extending from the rear portion and being positioned adjacent at least a portion of a top, bottom, left and right sides of the electronic device;
wherein the rear portion of the case comprises an attachment region defining an opening having a periphery, wherein the periphery of the opening defines at least a first case tab and a second case tab, wherein each of the case tabs are separated by one of a plurality of access spaces;
a mount comprising a mount piece and a mount attachment piece, the mount attachment piece comprising an interlocking member, the interlocking member comprising a first mount tab and a second mount tab;
an arm portion that extends between the mount piece and the mount attachment piece, wherein the arm portion is rotatably coupled to the mount piece;
wherein, in use, the mount tabs are passed through a respective one of the access spaces and wherein, upon relative rotation between the case and the mount to an interlocking position, the mount tabs engage the case tabs to removably interlock the case with the mount;
wherein the mobile electronic device the case is configured to be selectively connectable to is a mobile phone.

### Claim 7 (depends on 6)

The case system of claim 6, wherein the mount piece is adjustable relative to the mount attachment piece.

### Claim 8 (depends on 7)

The case system of claim 7, wherein the mount piece is rotatable relative to the mount attachment piece.

### Claim 9 (depends on 6)

The case system of claim 6, wherein the mount is a bike mount and wherein the mount piece is configured to be mounted to a component of a bicycle.

### Claim 10 (depends on 9)

The case system of claim 9, wherein the mount piece is configured to position the case above a steering stem of the bicycle.

### Claim 11

A mountable case system for a mobile electronic device, comprising:
a case configured to be selectively connectable to the mobile electronic device and retain the electronic device within an interior space of the case, the case comprising a rear portion that is positioned along a rear surface of the electronic device and a side portion extending from the rear portion and being positioned adjacent at least a portion of a top, bottom, left and right sides of the electronic device;
wherein the rear portion of the case comprises an attachment region defining an opening having a periphery, wherein the periphery of the opening defines at least a first case tab and a second case tab, wherein each of the case tabs are separated by one of a plurality of access spaces;
a mount comprising a mount piece and a mount attachment piece, the mount piece configured to be mounted to a component of a bicycle, the mount attachment piece comprising an interlocking member, the interlocking member comprising a first mount tab and a second mount tab, wherein the mount attachment piece defines a longitudinal axis extending in a direction of attachment between the case and the mount;
an arm portion that extends between the mount piece and the mount attachment piece, the arm portion having a first end and a second end and extending radially relative to the longitudinal axis of the mount attachment piece such that the mount piece is radially offset from the mount attachment piece and such that the second end of the arm portion is outside of an area defined by the attachment region when the case is attached to the mount;
wherein, in use, the mount tabs are passed through a respective one of the access spaces and wherein, upon relative rotation between the case and the mount about the longitudinal axis of the mount attachment piece, the mount tabs engage the case tabs to removably interlock the case with the mount.

### Claim 12 (depends on 11)

The case system of claim 11, wherein the mount piece is adjustable relative to the mount attachment piece.

### Claim 13 (depends on 12)

The case system of claim 12, wherein the mount piece is rotatable relative to the mount attachment piece.

### Claim 14 (depends on 11)

The case system of claim 11, wherein the arm portion is rotatably coupled to the mount piece.

### Claim 15 (depends on 11)

The case system of claim 11, wherein the mount piece is configured to position the case above a steering stem of the bicycle.

### Claim 16 (depends on 11)

The case system of claim 11, wherein the mobile electronic device the case is configured to be selectively connectable to is a mobile phone.