# US 12,007,578 B2 · Laser pointer accessory > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,007,578 B2 - Document ID: US12007578B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 18/087,000 - Filed: 2022-12-22 - Published: 2023-06-22 - Granted: 2024-06-11 - Earliest claimed: 2021-12-22 - Applicants: Harry Piedra - Inventors: Harry Piedra - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12007578B2 ## CPC - G02B 27/20: for imaging minute objects, e.g. light-pointer - H05K 5/0204: {Mounting supporting structures on the outside of casings} - G02B: OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS - H05K: PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ## Abstract A laser pointer accessory having a housing and a laser diode assembly including an actuation button. The housing including a top and bottom surface, and an internal chamber such that the laser diode assembly is disposed within the internal chamber of the housing. The top surface of the housing including an actuator capable of being depressed such that it engages the actuation button in order to activate the laser diode assembly. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A laser pointer accessory comprising: a housing comprising a top and bottom surface, and an internal chamber; a laser diode assembly disposed within the internal chamber of the housing, and comprising an actuation button; wherein the top surface of the housing comprises an actuator capable of being depressed such that it engages the actuation button in order to activate the laser diode assembly. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The laser pointer accessory of claim 1 wherein the top surface of the housing comprises a recessed portion, and the actuator is disposed within the recessed portion such that the actuator is recessed relative to a plane defined by the top surface of the housing. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The laser pointer accessory of claim 2 wherein the actuator comprises a cantilever. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The laser pointer accessory of claim 3 wherein the cantilever comprises a cantilever bud. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The laser pointer accessory of claim 4 wherein the cantilever bud projects from a top surface of the cantilever, but remains beneath the plane defined by the top surface of the housing. ### Claim 6 (depends on 3) The laser pointer accessory of claim 3 wherein cantilever cutouts are provided around the cantilever. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The laser pointer accessory of claim 6 wherein a membrane capable of preventing liquids from entering the internal chamber of the housing is disposed at the cantilever and cantilever cutouts. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The laser pointer accessory of claim 1, further comprising a coupling device capable of detachably connecting the laser pointer assembly to a smartphone device. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The laser pointer accessory of claim 8, wherein the lower surface of the housing is provided with a recess, and the coupling device is disposed within the recess. ### Claim 10 (depends on 8) The laser pointer accessory of claim 8 wherein the coupling device is an adhesive. ### Claim 11 (depends on 8) The laser pointer accessory of claim 8 wherein the coupling device is a hook and loop system. ### Claim 12 (depends on 8) The laser pointer device of claim 8 wherein the coupling device is a command strip. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The laser pointer accessory of claim 1 further comprising a wireless communication transmitter, and a first input device capable generate a signal to be transmitted through the wireless communication transmitter. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The laser pointer accessory of claim 13 wherein the housing comprises an upper housing and a lower housing, and the laser diode assembly comprises a battery and the upper housing comprises a battery securing rib such that the battery securing rib secures the battery in place within the internal chamber of the housing. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The laser pointer accessory of claim 1 wherein the top surface comprises a display surface. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The laser pointer assembly of claim 1 wherein the housing further comprises a key ring feature. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The laser pointer assembly of claim 1 wherein the housing is capable of engaging with and being secured within a base housing. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The laser pointer assembly of claim 1 further comprising a base housing capable of connecting to a smartphone or smartphone case or cover, wherein the housing is capable of engaging with and being secured within a base housing. ### Claim 19 A case for a smartphone comprising: a protective housing capable of receiving and securing a smartphone; a base housing integrally formed with the protective housing; an upper housing comprising a top surface, the upper housing and the base housing forming an internal chamber; a laser diode assembly disposed within the internal chamber of the housing, and comprising an actuation button; wherein the top surface of the housing comprises an actuator capable of being depressed such that it engages the actuation button in order to activate the laser diode assembly. ### Claim 20 A case for a smartphone comprising: a protective housing capable of receiving and securing a smartphone; a base housing integrally formed with the protective housing; and a laser pointer accessory comprising: a housing comprising a top and bottom surface, and an internal chamber; a laser diode assembly disposed within the internal chamber of the housing, and comprising an actuation button; wherein the top surface of the housing comprises an actuator capable of being depressed such that it engages the actuation button in order to activate the laser diode assembly.