US 2019/0199837 A1 · MOBILE DEVICE RETAINING SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for removably securing a mobile device to an item of clothing worn by a user and to methods of using and making such systems. An insert member has a fastener, such as a hook and loop material, disposed thereon. The insert member is placed outside the article of clothing, and a retaining clip is placed inside the article of clothing. The insert member is then secured in the retaining clip with the fabric held therebetween. The fastener is then accessibly secured at a suitable location on a user's body for accessing when in a seated position without requiring standing. A counterpart fastener attached to a case of the mobile device may then be used to secure the device to the insert member. The device may then be accessed and actuated for use without requiring standing.

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Dependent claims

A system for removably securing a mobile device to an item of clothing worn by a user, comprising:

an insert member formed as a body having an upper surface, an opposite lower surface, and a surrounding sidewall extending between the upper surface and the lower surface;
a fastener disposed on the upper surface of the insert member;
a retaining clip comprising an open insert portion comprising a space for receiving the insert member which is defined by retaining sidewalls, wherein the retaining sidewalls contact the surrounding sidewall of the insert member when inserted to retain it therein.

A method for securing a mobile device for use in a seated position, the method comprising:

positioning a lower surface of an insert member for attachment to a case of a mobile device on an exterior of an article of clothing formed from a pliable material at a position on the article of clothing that corresponds to a portion of a user's body which is easily accessible by a single hand when in a sitting position, wherein the insert member comprises a surrounding sidewall extending upwards from a perimeter of the lower surface;
positioning a retaining clip comprising an insert portion formed as a space for receiving the insert member which is defined by retaining sidewalls on an interior surface of the article of clothing opposite the insert member;
securing the insert member in the insert portion of the retaining clip, with the pliable material of the article of clothing extending therebetween;
and
donning the article of clothing to position the secured insert member at the position on the user's body which is easily accessible by a single hand when in a sitting position.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Mobile device retaining system and related methods

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Mobile device retaining system and related methods

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Abstract

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