Telecommunications – Transmitter and receiver at same station – Having particular housing or support of a transceiver
Reexamination Certificate
1999-07-22
2001-12-11
Hunter, Daniel (Department: 2684)
Telecommunications
Transmitter and receiver at same station
Having particular housing or support of a transceiver
C455S347000, C455S100000, C455S575100, C224S250000, C224S236000, C224S930000, C206S305000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06330430
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Technical Field
This invention relates generally to a case for a mobile terminal, and more particularly to such a case that is formed of a flexible material adaptable for use with a variety of differently sized mobile terminals.
2. Background Art
Generally, protective cases for mobile terminals such as cellular telephones and the like, are specifically constructed for use with a designated instrument having a fixed size and shape. Other protective cases for mobile terminals have limited adjustability provided through the use of elastic materials integrated into the case construction. However, such elastically deformable cases have only limited flexibility, are difficult to adjust to differently sized instruments, and provide only limited shape conformity.
The present invention is directed to overcoming the problems set forth above. It is desirable to have a protective case for a mobile terminal, such as a cellular telephone, that can be easily adjusted to accommodate a variety of differently sized portable instruments. It is also desirable to have such a case that can be unfolded to a flat structure when not used to enclose and protectively support a portable instrument.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a case for a mobile terminal includes a sheet of flexible material and a plurality of fasteners attached to the sheet of flexible material. At least one of the plurality of fasteners is arranged to fasten to another one of the fasteners whereby the sheet of flexible material is formed to enclose at least a portion of the mobile terminal.
Other features of the case for a mobile terminal embodying the present invention include the sheet of flexible material being a single sheet, or alternatively, a plurality of sheet sections attached together. Still another feature includes the sheet of flexible material being a substantially flat sheet. Yet another feature includes the sheet of flexible material being a high density neoprene material, leather, or textile fabric.
Still additional features of the case for a mobile terminal embodying the present invention include the plurality of fasteners being complemental press-type fasteners, complemental hook and loop-type fasteners, or button-type fasteners. An additional feature of the case includes the flexible material being foldable to substantially conform to portions of the external surfaces of a mobile terminal, which in a preferred embodiment comprises a wireless phone.
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Hunter Daniel
Jenkens & Gilchrist P.C.
Telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson (publ)
Zewdu Meless
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