GB2393640A

GB2393640A - Wallet or cover and holder for electronic handheld apparatus

Info

Publication number: GB2393640A
Application number: GB0222967A
Authority: GB
Inventors: David Huang
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2002-10-03
Filing date: 2002-10-03
Publication date: 2004-04-07
Also published as: GB0222967D0

Abstract

An electronic handheld apparatus (3) wallet or clutch (1) is constructed to include two hinged cover panels (11,12), and an electronic handheld apparatus holder provided at an inner side of one cover panel for accommodating an electronic handheld apparatus, the electronic handheld apparatus holder including a track member (Fig 2, 20), two clamping plates (Fig 2, 21, 22) respectively coupled to the track member (20) and movable relative to each other for holding down an electronic handheld apparatus (3), and spring means (Fig 2, 23) connected between the clamping plates (21, 22) for pulling the clamping plates toward each other. The cover (12) may also have pockets or slots (121) for holding credit cards, business cards etc.

Description

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COVER FOR ELECTRONIC HANDHELD APARATUS

The present invention relates to a cover for an electronic handheld apparatus and, more particularly to such a cover adapted for accommodating 5 any of a variety of electronic handheld apparatus, for example a PDA, mobile phone, etc. An electronic handheld apparatus is usually provided with a protective cover for protection. A protective cover for this purpose is specifically designed subject to the size of the electronic handheld apparatus to be to protected. Because its size is fixed, a protective cover cannot be used for, different electronic handheld apparatus, i.e., different protective covers are required for different electronic handheld apparatus.

The present invention has been accomplished under the circumstances in view. It is the main object of the present invention to 15 provide an electronic handheld apparatus cover, which fits any of a variety of electronic handheld apparatus.

In one aspect the invention is defined in claim1.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a clutch or wallet for electronic handheld apparatus which comprises two hinged cover panels, and so an electronic handheld apparatus holder provided at an inner side of one cover panel for accommodating an electronic handheld apparatus.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a holder for electronic handheld apparatus comprises a track member, two clamping plates respectively coupled to the track member and movable relative to each as other for holding down the electronic handheld apparatus, and spring means connected between the clamping plates for pulling the clamping plates toward each other. In one embodiment the other cover panel (without an electronic handheld apparatus holder) is provided with a plurality of credit pockets for keeping credit cards, business cards, etc.

/ A preferred embodiment of the invention is described below, by way of example only, with reference to Figs. 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawings, wherein: Fig. 1 illustrates the outer appearance of an electronic handheld 5 apparatus clutch constructed according to the present invention; and Fig. 2 is a perspective view, in an enlarged scale, of the electronic handheld apparatus holder used in the electronic handheld apparatus clutch shown in Fig. 1.

Referring to Figs. 1 and 2, an electronic handheld apparatus, wallet or to clutch 1 is adapted for accommodating an electronic handheld apparatus 3.

The wallet or clutch 1 comprises a first cover panel 11 and a second cover panel 12 hinged together, and an electronic handheld apparatus holder 2 provided at an inner side of the first cover panel 11 for holding an electronic handheld apparatus 3, which can be, for example, a PDA or mobile phone.

15 Referring to Figs. 1 and 2 again, the electronic handheld apparatus holder 2 comprises a fixed track member 20 fixedly fastened to the first cover panel 11, a first clamping plate 21 and a second clamping plate 22 respectively coupled to the first cover panel 11 and movable relative to each other, and spring means 23 connected between the first clamping plate 21 so and the second camping plate 22 for pulling the first clamping plate 21 and the second clamping plate 22 toward each other. The track member 20 comprises a flat base 201 and two rails 202 arranged in parallel at two sides of the flat base 201. The first clamping plate 21 and the second clamping plate 22 are respectively inserted into the space between the rails 202 from 25 two sides and slidably supported on the flat base 201, each having an outer end terminating in a respective angled stop wall 211 or 221. According to the present preferred embodiment, the spring means 23 is comprised of two springs connected in parallel between the first clamping plate 21 and the second clamping plate 22.

30 Referring to Fig. 1 again, after installation of the electronic handheld apparatus holder 2 in the first cover panel 11, the track member 20 and the

spring means 23 are kept inside the first cover panel 11 and the angled stop walls 211;221 of the clamping plates 21;22 are extended out of the first cover panel 11. When in use, the clamping plates 21;22 are moved apart by hand to widen the space between the angled stop walls 211;221 for the loading of 5 the electronic handheld apparatus 3. After insertion of the electronic handheld apparatus 3 into the space between the angled stop walls 211;221 and releasing of the hand from the electronic handheld apparatus holder 2, the springs 23 immediately pull the clamping plates 21;22 toward each other to hold down the electronic handheld apparatus 3.

to Referring to Fig.1 again, the second cover panel 12 is provided with a plurality of credit card pockets 121 for holding credit cards, business cards, etc. A prototype of an electronic handheld apparatus clutch has been constructed with the features of Figs. 1 and 2. The electronic handheld 15 apparatus clutch functions smoothly to provide all of the features discussed earlier. Although a particular embodiment of the invention has been described in detail for purposes of illustration, various modifications and enhancements may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. Accordingly, ho the invention is not to be limited except as by the appended claims.

Claims

/ CLAIMS:

1. A cover for an electronic handheld apparatus, the cover comprising a first cover panel, and a second cover panel hinged to said first cover panel, s wherein said first cover panel is provided with an electronic handheld apparatus holderfor accommodating an electronic handheld apparatus, said electronic handheld apparatus holder comprising a track, a first clamping member movable along the track, an opposed second clamping member optionally movable along said track and spring means connected to at least to said first clamping member and arranged to bias said first clamping member toward said second clamping member and releasably secure said electronic handheld apparatus between said clamping members.

2. A cover as claimed in claim 1, wherein said track comprises a flat base Is and two parallel rails spaced apart on said flat base.

3. A cover as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said f rst clamping member and said second clamping member have respective projecting outer end portions which are arranged to embrace said electronic handheld to apparatus.

4. A cover as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein said second cover panel comprises at least one card pocket for accommodating a card.

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5. A cover as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein said electronic handheld apparatus holder is adapted for accommodating a PDA (personal digital assistant).

6. A cover as claimed in any of claims 1 to 4, wherein said electronic so handheld apparatus holder is adapted for accommodating a mobile phone.

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7. A cover as claimed in any preceding claim which is in the form of a wallet or clutch.

8. A cover for an electronic handheld apparatus, the cover being 5 substantially as described hereinabove with reference to Figs. 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawings.