# US 9,516,940 B2 · Armband for an electronic device

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- Number: US 9,516,940 B2
- Document ID: US9516940B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 14/556,771
- Filed: 2014-12-01
- Published: 2015-06-04
- Granted: 2016-12-13
- Earliest claimed: 2013-12-03
- Assignees: Auria LLC
- Applicants: Auria LLC
- Inventors: David Lowry
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9516940B2

## CPC

- A45F 5/00: Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
- A45F 5/1508: {Holders or carriers for portable audio devices, e.g. headphones or digital music players}
- A45F 5/1516: {Holders or carriers for portable handheld communication devices, e.g. pagers or smart phones}
- A45F 2005/008: {Hand articles fastened to the wrist or to the arm or to the leg}
- A45F: TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY

## Abstract

An armband for an electronic device is provided. The armband includes a main body having a first surface and an opposing second surface, a first end and an opposing second end, and a longitudinal axis extending from the first end toward the opposing second end. The armband further includes a pocket formed between the first and second surfaces of the main body which is configured to removably receive an electronic device therein, an opening formed in the rear surface of the main body which provides access to the pocket and extends perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the main body, a flap configured to cover the opening, and a securing strap configured to removably secure the main body to an arm of a user.

## Claims

### Claim 1

An armband for an electronic device, the armband comprising:
a main body having a first surface and an opposing second surface, a first end and an opposing second end, and a longitudinal axis extending from the first end toward the opposing second end;
a pocket formed between the first and second surfaces of the main body, the pocket being configured to removably receive an electronic device therein;
an opening formed in the second surface of the main body, the opening providing access to the pocket and extending perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the main body;
an insert configured to be removably received within the pocket, the insert comprising opposing first and second surfaces, the first surface of the insert having a plurality of spaced-apart ribs and a plurality of spaced-apart channels extending generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the main body, the plurality of spaced-apart channels being configured to divert moisture toward the second end of the main body; and
a securing strap configured to removably secure the main body to an arm of a user.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The armband of claim 1, wherein the insert is made of a flexible rubber material.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The armband of claim 2, wherein the insert is made of a rubber material having a Shore A hardness of between approximately 25 and 30.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The armband of claim 1, wherein the plurality of channels are formed by spaces between the plurality of spaced-apart ribs.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The armband of claim 1, wherein in an assembled position, the front surface of the insert is in contact with the second surface of the main body.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The armband of claim 1, wherein the second surface of the main body includes at least one opening proximate the second end through which the diverted moisture may exit.

### Claim 7

A securing strap for an armband for an electronic device, the securing strap comprising:
a first surface and an opposing second surface;
a first end having a first fastening element and an opposing second end having a corresponding second fastening element, the first and second fastening elements being configured to mate with each other;
a center region located between the first end and opposing second end;
a plurality of spaced-apart inelastic and compressible cushion members formed on the first surface in the center region, and
a plurality of elastic channels formed by spaces between the plurality of spaced-apart cushion members.

### Claim 8 (depends on 7)

The securing strap of claim 7, wherein the first surface is configured to contact a portion of the arm of a user.

### Claim 9 (depends on 7)

The securing strap of claim 7, wherein the first and second fastening elements are hook and loop fasteners.

### Claim 10 (depends on 7)

The securing strap of claim 7, wherein each cushion member includes a compression foam material.

### Claim 11 (depends on 10)

The securing strap of claim 10, wherein each cushion member is formed of a neoprene material.