US20220061483A1

US20220061483A1 - Dual phone case

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Publication number: US20220061483A1
Application number: US17/009,392
Authority: US
Inventors: Jalana Milner
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2020-09-01
Filing date: 2020-09-01
Publication date: 2022-03-03
Also published as: WO2022051348A1

Abstract

A mobile phone case system may include a first mobile phone case comprising a first module connector; a second mobile phone case comprising a second module connector; and a connecting module that connects with the first module connector and the second module connector.

Description

BACKGROUND

Mobile phones and handheld devices are in widespread use. The devices are often expensive, leading users to purchase protective phone cases to prevent damage to the phones from dropping or other events that happen during frequent use.

SUMMARY

Disclosed herein are apparatuses for multiple mobile phones. A mobile phone case incorporates a module connector. The module connector may be recessed into the mobile phone case or protrude from the mobile phone case. The module connector may include multiple extensions for connecting with a connecting module. The extension may be in the shape of a hook. In another example, A modular mobile phone case system may include a first mobile phone case comprising a first module connector; a second mobile phone case comprising a second module connector; and a connecting module that connects with the first module connector and the second module connector.
This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter. Furthermore, the claimed subject matter is not limited to limitations that solve any or all disadvantages noted in any part of this disclosure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A more detailed understanding may be had from the following description, given by way of example in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is an exemplary illustration of a perspective view of a mobile phone case system in an open front position;

FIG. 2 is an exemplary illustration of a perspective view of a separated mobile phone case system in an open front position.

FIG. 3 is an exemplary illustration of a perspective view of a mobile phone case system in a closed position with the inside of the mobile phone cases facing inwards towards each other;

FIG. 4 is an exemplary illustration of a perspective view of a mobile phone case system in a closed position with inside of the mobile phone cases facing outwards away from each other.

FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary closed top view of the mobile phone case system;

FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary closed side view (right) of the mobile phone case system;

FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary closed rear view of the mobile phone case system;

FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary closed bottom view of the mobile phone case system;

FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplary closed side view (left) of the mobile phone case system;

FIG. 10 illustrates an exemplary closed front view of the mobile phone case system;

FIG. 11 illustrates an exemplary open perspective view rear of the mobile phone case system;

FIG. 12 illustrates an exemplary open perspective view front of the mobile phone case system;

FIG. 13 illustrates an exemplary closed side view (right) of the mobile phone case system;

FIG. 14 illustrates an exemplary closed side view (left) of the mobile phone case system;

FIG. 15 illustrates an exemplary open perspective view front of the mobile phone case system; and

FIG. 16 illustrates an exemplary open perspective view rear of the mobile phone case system.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

Mobile phones may be used for personal or business purposes. Sometimes people combine such purposes on one phone, but often multiple (e.g., two or more) mobile phones may be used in order to separate the usage for business purposes or personal purposes.
FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary perspective view of a mobile phone system 100. As shown, there may be mobile phone case 102 connected with mobile phone case 106 using connecting module 101. Connecting module 101 may be a removable module that allows mobile phone case 102 and mobile phone case 106 to be connected. Connecting module 101 may be a body that helps form a hinged connection that allows mobile phone case 102 and mobile 106 to be brought together as shown in FIG. 3 or FIG. 4.
With continued reference to FIG. 1, mobile phone case 102 may include inside (e.g., concaved) portion 111. Inside portion 111 may be deep enough to hold a mobile phone. Inside portion 111 may also include cutout 104. Cutout 104 (and cutout 108) may vary in size and position within inside portion 111. Cutout 104 may have dimensions that are appropriate for a camera on a mobile phone to have a clear line of sight (e.g., no obstruction from inside portion 111) or other feature. Mobile phone case 102 may have holes 103 that are used to provide access for different features, such as connecting power, speakers (e.g., allowing audio not to be obstructed), audio jacks, or the like for a mobile phone. Fastener 105 may be a removable adhesive system, hook-and-loop fastener system, a magnet system, bolts, clips, latch, pins, sockets, button fastening system, or the like that mechanically connects a face or rear of mobile phone case 102 with mobile phone case 106, which may place mobile phone case system 100 in a closed book-like position, such as in FIG. 3 or FIG. 4.
FIG. 3 is an exemplary illustration of mobile phone case system 100 in a closed book-like position. As shown in FIG. 3, connecting module 101 connects mobile phone case 102 with mobile phone case 106 in a manner in which rear portion 113 of mobile phone case 106 and rear portion of mobile phone case 102 (not shown) may be on opposite ends and substantially parallel to each other. Connecting module 101 is also configured so that mobile phone case 102 or mobile phone case 106 may swivel into an open position (e.g., FIG. 1), a closed book-like position with inside of the mobile phone cases facing inwards towards each other (e.g., FIG. 3), or a closed book-like position with inside of the mobile phone cases facing outwards away from each other (e.g., FIG. 4).
FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary illustration of mobile phone case system 100. As shown in FIG. 2, there is connecting module 101. Connecting module 101 may be plastic or other material that is significantly shorter (e.g., 25%) or more than the length of a mobile phone case (e.g., mobile phone case 106). In addition, there may be one or more module connectors, such as module connector 120 or module connector 129. For example, with regard to mobile phone case 106, module connector 129 may be a structure that is attached or otherwise protrudes from (or recessed in) mobile phone case 106. Module connector 129 may have one or more extensions (e.g., hooks-curved or bent back at an angle) on each end that are inserted into a portion of connecting module 101. The ends of module connector 129 may extend and spring back in order to snap into and secure connecting module 101. Connecting module 101 may have one or more portions (e.g., apertures) that allow connecting module 101 to connect with mobile phone case 102 or mobile phone case 106. In an example, as shown, connecting module 101 may have aperture 123, aperture 124, aperture 125, or aperture 126 that may be of a sufficient diameter to allow insertion of extension 121, extension 122, extension 127, or extension 128. Connecting module 101 may be constructed in multiple ways in order to cause a connection of separate mobile phone cases. In an example, one or more magnets may be used with connecting module 101, module connector 120, module connector 129, mobile phone case 102, or mobile phone case 106.
In an example, not shown, module connector 129 (or module connector 120) may be a fastener that is located on the side or rear of mobile phone case 106 (or mobile phone case 102). Connecting module 101 may connect to one or more module connectors 129 using such fasteners as disclosed herein. Module connector 129 may be located on rear portion 113 in a position near the edge (e.g., top, bottom, or side edge) of mobile phone case 106, near the middle of phone case 106, or any side of mobile phone case 106.
There may be a holding apparatus (e.g. pocket (recessed or protruding), removable glue, hook-and-loop system, magnets, buttons, other fasteners, or the like) on mobile phone case 102 or mobile phone case 106. The holding apparatus (not shown) may be used to hold one or more connecting modules 101 when not in use. The pocket may be located on rear portion 113 of mobile phone case 106 or the like.
Module 101 may not be the entire length of a phone case and may allow for buttons such as button 131 or button 132 be attached to the side of mobile phone case 106 and mobile phone 102. Button 131 or button 132 may be correspond with power, audio control, or other features of a mobile phone that is inserted in mobile phone case 106 or mobile phone case 102. The modular nature of mobile phone case system 100 may allow for multiple mobile phones to be chained together. It is contemplated that two, three, four, or more mobile phone cases may be connected together at one time. In a case when there are more than two mobile phone cases chained together, it is contemplated that one of the mobile phone cases my have multiple module connectors attached (e.g., mobile phone case 106 may have two module connectors 129 attached). The modular connectors may be connected on any side of mobile phone case 106.
In a contemplated example, the mobile phone case system 100 may the same or similar material for some or all of the components, including connecting module 101, base 101, module connector 120, module connector 129, mobile phone case 102, or mobile phone case 106, among other components. The material used for a mobile phone case system 100 may be hard or solid. It should be understood that the some of the materials may be injection molded or otherwise molded, so that they keep their contemplated form—solid/hard. Contemplated material for one or more components of mobile phone case system 100 may include plastic, polymer material, composite material, graphite material, a metal-based material, a sustainable or “green” material, such as bamboo or a combination thereof.
In summary, disclosed herein is an apparatus that may be used for carrying or protecting mobile phones. The module connector may connect with a connecting module that pivots along a substantially fixed axis. The connecting module may cause the mobile phone case system to pivot along one or more axis. There may be a holding apparatus for holding a connecting module, wherein the module connector may include multiple extensions for connecting with the connecting module. The module connector may be magnetized or connect with the connecting module that is magnetized. The module connector may use a fastener such as an adhesive, or the like as disclosed herein, to connect with a mobile phone case. This may occur often when the mobile phone case does not have a built-in module connector.
FIG. 5-FIG. 16 further highlight aspects of the mobile phone case system. FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary closed top view of the mobile phone case system. FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary closed side view (right) of the mobile phone case system. FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary closed rear view of the mobile phone case system. FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary closed bottom view of the mobile phone case system. FIG. 9 illustrates an exemplary closed side view (left) of the mobile phone case system. FIG. 10 illustrates an exemplary closed front view of the mobile phone case system. FIG. 11 illustrates an exemplary open perspective view rear of the mobile phone case system. In FIG. 11, there is an exemplary phone inserted in one of the cases, therefore showing an exemplary camera of the inserted phone. FIG. 12 illustrates an exemplary open perspective view front of the mobile phone case system, in which there is a phone that may be inserted. FIG. 13 illustrates an exemplary closed side view (right) of the mobile phone case system. In this instance there may be a wider cutout for camera's or other features, such as phones with rear displays that may provide quick updates and front displays that are larger and more interactive. FIG. 14 illustrates an exemplary closed side view (left) of the mobile phone case system. In this instance there may be a wider cutout for camera's or other features. FIG. 15 illustrates an exemplary open perspective view front of the mobile phone case system. In this instance there may be a wider cutout for camera's or other features. FIG. 16 illustrates an exemplary open perspective view rear of the mobile phone case system. In this instance there may be a wider cutout for camera's or other features.
Thus, specific applications of a mobile phone case system have been disclosed. It should be apparent, many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. It is contemplated that the different elements of the disclosed forms of a mobile phone case system disclosed herein (e.g., FIG. 1-FIG. 16) may be mixed and matched. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the disclosure herein. Moreover, in interpreting the disclosure, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms “comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. The use of the term “or” herein is used in an inclusive manner unless otherwise disclosed. Hinged generally means a jointed apparatus or flexible piece (e.g., cloth, plastic, or leather that may be fastened on each mobile phone case) on which an attached part turns, swings, or moves.

Claims

What is claimed:

1. A mobile phone case, the mobile phone case comprising a module connector.

2. The mobile phone case of claim 1, wherein the module connector is recessed into the mobile phone case.

3. The mobile phone case of claim 1, wherein the module connector is protruding from the mobile phone case.

4. The mobile phone case of claim 1, wherein the module connector comprises multiple extensions for connecting with a connecting module.

5. The mobile phone case of claim 1, wherein the module connector comprises an extension for connecting with a connecting module, the extension is in a shape of a hook.

6. The mobile phone case of claim 1, comprising a holding apparatus for holding a connecting module, wherein the module connector comprises multiple extensions for connecting with the connecting module.

7. The mobile phone case of claim 1, wherein the module connector connects with a connecting module that pivots along an axis.

8. The mobile phone case of claim 1, wherein the module connector connects with a connecting module using one or more magnets.

9. The mobile phone case of claim 1, further comprising a fastener for fastening to another mobile phone case.

10. A mobile phone case system comprising:

a first mobile phone case comprising a first module connector;

a second mobile phone case comprising a second module connector; and

a connecting module that connects with the first module connector and the second module connector.

11. The mobile phone case system of claim 10, wherein the first module connector is recessed into the first mobile phone case.

12. The mobile phone case system of claim 10, wherein the first module connector is protruding from the first mobile phone case.

13. The mobile phone case system of claim 10, wherein the first module connector comprises multiple extensions for connecting with the connecting module.

14. The mobile phone case system of claim 10, wherein the first module connector comprises an extension for connecting with a connecting module, the extension is in a shape of a hook.

15. The mobile phone case system of claim 10, comprising a holding apparatus for holding a connecting module, wherein the first module connector comprises multiple extensions for connecting with the connecting module.

16. The mobile phone case system of claim 10, wherein the connecting module pivots along an axis.

17. The mobile phone case system of claim 10, wherein the connecting module is magnetized.

18. The mobile phone case system of claim 10, further comprising a fastener attached to the first mobile phone case for fastening to the second mobile phone case.