# US 2006/0138182 A1 · Electronic device provided with a concealed strap holder

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- Number: US 2006/0138182 A1
- Document ID: US20060138182A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 10/527,452
- Filed: 2003-08-07
- Published: 2006-06-29
- Earliest claimed: 2002-09-12
- Inventors: Marcus Carlsson
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20060138182A1

## CPC

- A45F 5/10: Handles for carrying purposes
- A45C 2013/303: {with strap loop for carrying an object by passing the hand through the loop, the loop resting partially around the wrist}
- A45F 5/00: Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
- A45F 5/1516: {Holders or carriers for portable handheld communication devices, e.g. pagers or smart phones}
- A45F 2005/1013: {comprising a strap or band}
- A45F: TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS

## Abstract

A portable electronic device includes a housing and at least one detachable cover element that define an interior and exterior of the device. A strap-attachment is on the housing and configured to attach a carrying strap to the electronic device. The strap-attachment is concealed in the interior of the device by the detachable cover element. An opening is configured to provide access to the carrying strap from the exterior of the electronic device to the attaching means is provided.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A portable electronic device comprising: a housing and at least one detachable cover element which together define an interior and an exterior of the electronic device; a strap-attaching means on the housing for attaching a carrying strap to the electronic device, the strap-attaching means being concealed in the interior of the device by the detachable cover element; and an opening configured to provide the carrying strap with access to the attaching means from the exterior of the electronic device.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

A portable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the strap-attaching means comprises an eyelet provided in a portion of the housing.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

A portable electronic device according to claim 2, wherein the eyelet is in an inwardly protruding tongue provided in the housing.

### Claim 4 (depends on 2)

A portable electronic device according to claim 2, wherein the eyelet is provided at an inwardly facing portion of a wall of the housing.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

A portable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the strap-attaching means comprises a hook provided inwardly in the housing.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

A portable electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising a recess at an edge of the detachable cover element, the recess in combination with an edge of the housing forming the opening for the carrying strap.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

A portable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the detachable cover element is a battery cover.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

A portable electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device is a mobile radio station.

### Claim 9 (depends on 8)

A portable electronic device according to claim 8, wherein the mobile radio station is a mobile telephone.