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US 11,994,251 B2Granted
Cellular phone carrier
OwnerTommie T. Danielsinventor
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Abstract
A cell phone carrying device can be used alone or with a strap or other carrying mechanism to provide a secure attachment to one's person. A knob is affixed to the back of the cell phone by a strong adhesive, a sliding track, or other attachment mechanism. The knob may be used with or without the strap connection. Additional complementary docking attachments allow for use in home, car, or office. The carrying device may incorporate GPS, location, or alarm features. In some embodiments, a fob and/or the electronic components of the knob base may be paired with software applications to allow the user to customize ring tones, fob displays, or other attributes.
Claims14
An attachment apparatus, comprising:
- a knob base configured to support a mobile device while a user is engaged in physical activity, the knob base comprising:
- a substantially flat backing configured for adherence to a mobile device;
- a knob cavity containing therein a handle that provides a strap attachment site;
- and
- a dome shaped cover configured to conceal knob cavity;
- and
- an upper knob assembly, for detachable engagement with said knob base, said upper knob assembly comprising:
- a flexible cone operable between an extended position that provides a gripping surface and a collapsed position;
- and
- a release mechanism for selectably engaging said upper knob assembly with, and disengaging said upper knob assembly from, said knob base;
- a strap having two mating strap sections held in place by two metal studs that extend through apertures formed in the strap, and by two movable strap ties;
- wherein the studs are positioned to allow adjustment of the strap length;
- and
- wherein a first strap section is positioned furthest from the mobile device and comprises a hooked end to secure the strap to a person
- a magnetic connection in the knob base for attaching the knob base to said strap;
- wherein the second strap section has a magnet on one end to attach to a steel disc in the knob base;
- and
- a metal pin for securing the strap to the magnet.
15 more elements
An attachment apparatus, comprising:
- a sliding track mechanism configured to allow attachment of a knob base to a mobile device, the sliding track mechanism comprising:
- a substantially flat backing member configured for adherence to a mobile device;
- an extended slot configured for attachment of a knob base;
- said knob base configured to support a mobile device while a user is engaged in physical activity, the knob base comprising:
- a backing with a base member configured to engage within extended slot of the sliding track, wherein the knob base is positionable along the track to a selected position;
- a knob cavity containing therein a handle that provides a strap attachment site;
- and
- a dome shaped cover configured to conceal knob cavity;
- and
- an upper knob assembly for detachable engagement with said knob base, said upper knob assembly comprising:
- a flexible cone operable between an extended position that provides a gripping surface and a collapsed position;
- and
- a release mechanism for selectably engaging said upper knob assembly with, and disengaging said upper knob assembly from, said knob base;
- a strap having two mating strap sections held in place by two metal studs that extend through apertures formed in the strap, and by two movable strap ties;
- wherein the studs are positioned to allow adjustment of the strap length;
- and
- wherein a first strap section is positioned furthest from the mobile device and comprises a hooked end to secure the strap to a person
- a magnetic connection in the knob base for attaching the knob base to said strap;
- wherein the second strap section has a magnet on one end to attach to a steel disc in the knob base;
- and
- a metal pin for securing the strap to the magnet.
18 more elements
An attachment apparatus, comprising:
- a sliding track mechanism configured to allow attachment of a knob base to a mobile device, the sliding track mechanism comprising:
- a substantially flat backing member configured for adherence to a mobile device;
- an extended slot configured for attachment of a knob base;
- said knob base configured to support a mobile device while a user is engaged in physical activity, the knob base comprising:
- a backing with a base member configured to engage within extended slot of the sliding track, wherein the knob base is positionable along the track to a selected position;
- a knob cavity containing therein a handle that provides a strap attachment site;
- and
- a dome shaped cover configured to conceal knob cavity;
- and
- a flexible diaphragm positioned under the dome shaped cover, configured to allow the dome shaped cover to be pressed down in order to activate an alarm or other mechanism;
- an upper knob assembly for detachable engagement with said knob base, said upper knob assembly comprising:
- a flexible cone operable between an extended position that provides a gripping surface and a collapsed position;
- and
- a release mechanism for selectably engaging said upper knob assembly with, and disengaging said upper knob assembly from, said knob base;
- a strap having two mating strap sections held in place by two metal studs that extend through apertures formed in the strap, and by two movable strap ties;
- wherein the studs are positioned to allow adjustment of the strap length;
- and
- wherein a first strap section is positioned furthest from the mobile device and comprises a hooked end to secure the strap to a person
- a magnetic connection in the knob base for attaching the knob base to said strap;
- wherein the second strap section has a magnet on one end to attach to a steel disc in the knob base;
- and
- a metal pin for securing the strap to the magnet.
19 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.