Electronic accessory for an MP3 player, and method of...

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2011-07-19

2011-07-19

Paumen, Gary F. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

With supporting means for coupling part

Flange on coupling part

C439S527000, C439S374000, C700S094000, C700S095000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07980892

ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment, an electronic accessory configured to couple with an electronic device can comprise a housing and a spacer. The housing can comprise a body comprising a width, a length, and a thickness; and a neck extending from the body, the neck comprising a length less than the length of the body. The spacer can comprise an opening configured to be removably coupled around the neck. When the electronic accessory is fully electrically coupled to the electronic device through a docking end of the electronic device, the neck can be located between the body and the electronic device and the electronic device remains uncradled by the electronic accessory. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein.

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