Attachable holder with flexible ring for any handheld device

Abstract

An attachable holder includes a flexible ring that can be attached to a portable electronic device, or a case of a portable electronic device, to allow a user to insert their finger to hold the case. The flexible ring would be able to swivel, relative to the phone, for comfort for a user's finger, such as an index or ring finger, to easily slide through to help the user make and retain a good grip on the mobile device.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No. 61 / 570,263, filed Dec. 13, 2011, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to mobile device accessories and, more particularly, to an attachable holder having a flexible ring for a user's finger to help secure a portable electronic device, such as a mobile phone, mobile media player, tablet computer, e-reader, or the like.[0003]Many people drop their phones due to the slim / slippery way they are made. Most handheld devices, due to their smaller size, are easily dropped. Many users use one or more fingers to control the device, further making the grip on the device less stable.[0004]Conventional cell phone retention devices may be large, cumbersome cases, or, in some cases, may be a rigid ring that is fixed on the phone. With the rigid rings, there is no way to adjust the position...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This patent describes two types of attachable holders for handheld devices. The first type has a first piece that connects to the device and a second piece with a flexible ring that swivels relative to the first piece. The second type has a base member that connects to the device, a flexible ring, a stem portion, and a pedestal portion that raises the stem portion. The base member swivels relative to the flexible ring, and the flexible ring attaches to the base portion. These holders provide a convenient way to use a handheld device with an external holder, improving its stability and handling.

Problems solved by technology

Many people drop their phones due to the slim / slippery way they are made.

Most handheld devices, due to their smaller size, are easily dropped.

Many users use one or more fingers to control the device, further making the grip on the device less stable.

Conventional cell phone retention devices may be large, cumbersome cases, or, in some cases, may be a rigid ring that is fixed on the phone.

With the rigid rings, there is no way to adjust the position of the phone to achieve a desired position while in use.

Moreover, with current smartphones, where the screen may be viewed both horizontally and vertically, fixed, rigid rings may not be convenient for a user.

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