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- the present disclosure generally relates to accessories for mobile telephones, and more particularly, to a container for a removable earpiece of a mobile telephone.
- earpieces are often small in dimensions, in order to fit securely within a user's ear and to lightweight. While this small dimensioning has its advantages, these small items are also very delicate and easily misplaced.
- the general purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a detachable container system for an earpiece configured to include all the advantages of the prior art, and to overcome the drawbacks inherent therein.
- an object of the present disclosure is to provide detachable container system for an earpiece that is capable of holding an earpiece while the earpiece is not in use.
- Another object of the present disclosure is to provide for a detachable container system that may allow an earpiece to connect to a charging mechanism while the earpiece is stored in the detachable container system disclosed herein.
- Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide for a portable container that may be attached and detached to a variety of locations depending on a user's preference and/or the degree of accessibility desired by a user.
- the present disclosure provides a detachable container system for holding an earpiece, for example, a Bluetooth®-enabled earpiece for a mobile device, therein.
- the system includes a container for receiving and securely, but removably retaining the earpiece therein and a fastener for removable attachment to a fixed-position item, such as an item in the interior cabin of a vehicle.
- the container system may attach to an item in the cabin that is within arms-reach of the driver or passenger of the vehicle. Examples of such an item include, but are not necessarily limited to, a dashboard, a knob or button of the vehicle's audio system, or the louver of a vent of the vehicle's air-conditioning system.
- FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a detachable container system, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure
- FIG. 2 shows a detachable container system in an attached position and retaining an earpiece, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure
- FIG. 3 shows a fastener arrangement of a detachable container system, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
- the terms “disposed,” “coupled,” “attached,” and variations thereof herein are used broadly and encompass direct and indirect arrangements.
- the term “top,” “bottom,” “front,” “back,” “first,” “second,” and the like, herein do not denote any order, elevation or importance, but rather are used to distinguish placement of one element over another.
- the terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced items.
- the present disclosure comprises a detachable container system for holding an earpiece, for example, a Bluetooth®-enabled earpiece for a mobile device, therein.
- the system includes a container body for receiving the earpiece therein and a fastener arrangement for removable attachment to a fixed-position item, such as an item in the interior cabin of a vehicle.
- the container body may attach via a fastener arrangement to an object in the cabin that is within arms-reach of the driver or passenger of the vehicle. Examples of such an item include, but are not necessarily limited to, a dashboard, a knob or button of the vehicle's audio system, or the louver of a vent of the vehicle's air-conditioning system.
- a detachable container system 100 comprises a container body 10 with at least one aperture 12 disposed on or near a top side of the body 10 for receiving and allowing removal of an object such as earpiece therein.
- the body 10 may comprise a second aperture 14 for allowing attachment of a power source such as a charging cable (shown as element 40 in FIG. 1 ) or other accessory of the earpiece to the earpiece.
- a power source such as a charging cable (shown as element 40 in FIG. 1 ) or other accessory of the earpiece to the earpiece.
- the body 10 is in the shape of a cone with a larger diameter end 16 , with the smaller diameter end 18 thereof being truncated such that the cone shape terminates without a tip being formed.
- body 10 is open (at apertures 12 and 14 ) at two ends.
- a user may easily insert the earpiece into the (upward-facing) aperture 12 of the body 10 .
- the smaller diameter end 18 (comprising aperture 14 ) will be of a sufficiently small diameter to prevent an earpiece from falling through the aperture 14 and out of the container body 10 .
- the diameter of end 18 will be large enough to permit passage of earpiece accessories, such as a charging cable 40 , therethrough.
- the container body 10 may also have an openable lid 20 disposed in proximity to an open side of the container body 10 , which lid 20 may selectively close an open side of the container 10 .
- the lid may attach to and close an open side of the container by way of a snap fit arrangement, in which embodiment the lid will be removably attached to the container.
- the lid may also attach to and close an open side of the container by way of a hinge mechanism, in which embodiment the lid will be permanently attached to the container.
- a user may secure an earpiece within the container body 10 . This embodiment is particularly advantageous in protecting and transporting an earpiece when a user has removed the container system 100 from a vehicle, for instance, for purposes of carrying it on his or her person.
- the lid 20 prevents the earpiece from falling out of the container body 10 particularly when the container body 10 is carried in a user's pocket, for example, thus allowing safe transport of the earpiece.
- a detachable container system 100 is depicted as being attached to an object (here, the item being a louver of a vent of the air conditioning system of a vehicle.)
- the system 100 further comprises a fastener arrangement 50 for attaching the container body 10 to the louver.
- the fastener arrangement comprises a clip 52 that attaches to an object, on which clip 52 the container body 10 may be disposed. (The attachment of the clip 52 to the container body 10 will be described in further detail in connection with FIG. 3 ).
- the fastener arrangement 50 of the present disclosure preferably comprises a clip 52 but may be any other suitable fastener known in the art, including, but not necessarily limited to, a region of tacky material that may adhere to the vehicle item upon application of pressure on the container body and fastener arrangement 50 .
- Another exemplary fastener arrangement may be a closeable loop, which a user may open and close to attach and remove the container to an item.
- the clip 52 is rotatably attached to the container body 10 such that the user can adjust the vertical orientation of the container body 10 after it is attached to an object.
- the fastener arrangement 50 further comprises an attachment mechanism, which attachment mechanism is removably or permanently attached to the container body 10 .
- attachment mechanism is shown as a bracket 54 , which bracket may receive the clip 52 of the fastener arrangement 50 .
- the bracket 54 is attached to container body 10 , and the flange is removably attached to an object within the vehicle (here, shown by way of example, the louver of a vent of the vehicle's air conditioning system) by way of the clip 52 .
- the container may be hung upon the clip 52 when the bracket 54 is placed onto a flange or knob that is disposed at an end of the clip 52 that is distal to the vehicle object on which the clip is fastened.
- the container system 100 may have a light source 70 incorporated on the container body 10 to assist the user in storing and retrieving an earpiece in the container and in attaching and removing the container from a vehicle item in dark conditions.
- the light source 70 is an LED light coupled to a photovoltaic power source 80 .
- the LED light 70 source and power source 80 may be sufficiently thin that they may be molded into and made integral to a side of the container body 10 .
- the container system 100 may also comprise other components that are operatively coupled to the photovoltaic power source 80 , such as a USB port (shown in FIG. 3 as element 90 ) or other port to which a user may attach another electrical or battery-powered device (such as a mobile telephone) for recharging or providing power to such device.
- a USB port shown in FIG. 3 as element 90
- another electrical or battery-powered device such as a mobile telephone
- the configuration of the USB port will be such that an earpiece may still fit inside the container body 10 and that a charging cable of an earpiece may pass through an aperture 12 or 14 of the container body 10 .
- the container body 10 is preferably formed from lightweight but resilient materials, such as plastic.
- the bracket 54 of fastener arrangement 50 is preferably attached permanently to the container.
- the bracket 54 of the fastener arrangement 50 may be glued, bolted, or screwed to the container, for example, or the bracket 54 of fastener arrangement be molded to the container body 10 .
- the light source 70 and fastener arrangement 50 should be disposed opposite one another on the container, so that the light source 70 projects outwardly away from the object to which the fastener arrangement 50 attaches the container body 10 , and so that, for example, the light source 70 may illuminate a vehicle's cabin when the container is fastened to an object in the cabin.
- a user may carry the detachable container system 100 on his or her person, with an earpiece stored therein, to safely and securely transport an earpiece while the earpiece is not in use.
- the user may attach the container body 10 via the fastener arrangement 50 to an object in the vehicle.
- the earpiece While the earpiece is in use (for instance, while the user is operating a vehicle and wishes to talk on his or her mobile telephone at the same time), the container body 10 remains readily accessible as it fastened to an object (such as the louver of a vent of the vehicles air conditioning system).
- the user may then safely store the earpiece in the container body 10 of the container system 100 for later use.
- the user can connect the charging cable of the earpiece (which is usually coupled to the cigarette lighter or other power outlet of a vehicle) to the earpiece itself, all the while retaining the earpiece in a safe location (in the container body 10 .)
- the light source of the container system 100 will allow the user to quickly and easily locate the container body 10 and earpiece.
- the detachable container system 1000 as described herein has the advantages of providing a lightweight and secure system for protecting and storing an earpiece, and for transporting an earpiece when not in use.
- the system 100 reduces the loss of and damage to such earpieces, and allows safe charging of such earpieces when the earpieces are not in use.
- the fastener arrangement 50 of the container system 100 allows removable installation of the container system 100 in a variety of environments, so that the container system 100 may provide storage and protection in various surroundings.
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A detachable container system includes a container body and a fastener arrangement. The container body securely receives and holds an item (while allowing components or parts of the item to extend out of the body), and the fastener arrangement removably attaches the container body to an object. The container body is removably attachable to the fastener arrangement. The container body may also comprise at least one closable lid for securing an item in the container body. The body may also comprise a light source, power source, and/or a data port thereon.
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- The present disclosure claims priority under 35 United States Code, Section 119 on the U.S. Provisional Patent Application numbered 61/368,309 filed on Jul. 28, 2010, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference.
- The present disclosure generally relates to accessories for mobile telephones, and more particularly, to a container for a removable earpiece of a mobile telephone.
- Legislation of mobile phone usage while driving has restricted and even prohibited a user from holding and talking on a phone while driving. These restrictions and prohibitions have given rise to the widespread development of hands-free implements that allow a user to talk on his or her phone without having to hold onto the phone. One popular implement is an earpiece that connects to a phone, wirelessly, or by way of a cable.
- While these earpieces solve the problem of being able to use one's phone without involving his or her hands, such earpieces often require their own power source, which power source necessarily requires replenishing after a period of use.
- Further, such earpieces are often small in dimensions, in order to fit securely within a user's ear and to lightweight. While this small dimensioning has its advantages, these small items are also very delicate and easily misplaced.
- When one is not driving a vehicle, he or she will not necessarily need to keep the earpiece on his or her person, but may prefer to store the earpiece in a secure place, as opposed to carrying it with him or her outside of the vehicle. This would be, for example, to avoid losing or damaging the earpiece. However, due to the small sizes of these earpieces, they can still be misplaced if they are left on a car's seat, cupholder, or glove compartment.
- Accordingly, a need exists for a container system that overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art, while maintaining the benefits of the prior art. A further need exists for a container in which a user may easily place an earpiece, and which may securely hold the earpiece when it is not in use. Moreover, a need exists for a container system that may be quickly and easily secured to another item, so that the container system may be used in a variety of environments.
- In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the prior art, the general purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a detachable container system for an earpiece configured to include all the advantages of the prior art, and to overcome the drawbacks inherent therein.
- Accordingly, an object of the present disclosure is to provide detachable container system for an earpiece that is capable of holding an earpiece while the earpiece is not in use.
- Another object of the present disclosure is to provide for a detachable container system that may allow an earpiece to connect to a charging mechanism while the earpiece is stored in the detachable container system disclosed herein.
- Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide for a portable container that may be attached and detached to a variety of locations depending on a user's preference and/or the degree of accessibility desired by a user.
- To achieve the above objects, the present disclosure provides a detachable container system for holding an earpiece, for example, a Bluetooth®-enabled earpiece for a mobile device, therein. The system includes a container for receiving and securely, but removably retaining the earpiece therein and a fastener for removable attachment to a fixed-position item, such as an item in the interior cabin of a vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, the container system may attach to an item in the cabin that is within arms-reach of the driver or passenger of the vehicle. Examples of such an item include, but are not necessarily limited to, a dashboard, a knob or button of the vehicle's audio system, or the louver of a vent of the vehicle's air-conditioning system.
- These together with other aspects of the present disclosure, along with the various features of novelty that characterize the present disclosure, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed hereto and form a part of this present disclosure. For a better understanding of the present disclosure, its operating advantages, and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawing and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure.
- The advantages and features of the present disclosure will become better understood with reference to the following detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like elements are identified with like symbols, and in which:
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FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a detachable container system, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; -
FIG. 2 shows a detachable container system in an attached position and retaining an earpiece, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; and -
FIG. 3 shows a fastener arrangement of a detachable container system, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. - Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the description of several views of the drawings.
- The exemplary embodiments described herein detail for illustrative purposes are subject to many variations in composition, structure, and design. It should be emphasized, however, that the present disclosure is not limited to a particular a foldable tray attachment for a chair and a foldable tray attachment package, as shown and described. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but these are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present disclosure. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. The use of “including,” “comprising,” or “having” and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items.
- Unless limited otherwise, the terms “disposed,” “coupled,” “attached,” and variations thereof herein are used broadly and encompass direct and indirect arrangements. The term “top,” “bottom,” “front,” “back,” “first,” “second,” and the like, herein do not denote any order, elevation or importance, but rather are used to distinguish placement of one element over another. The terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced items.
- The present disclosure comprises a detachable container system for holding an earpiece, for example, a Bluetooth®-enabled earpiece for a mobile device, therein. The system includes a container body for receiving the earpiece therein and a fastener arrangement for removable attachment to a fixed-position item, such as an item in the interior cabin of a vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, the container body may attach via a fastener arrangement to an object in the cabin that is within arms-reach of the driver or passenger of the vehicle. Examples of such an item include, but are not necessarily limited to, a dashboard, a knob or button of the vehicle's audio system, or the louver of a vent of the vehicle's air-conditioning system.
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FIG. 1 , adetachable container system 100 comprises acontainer body 10 with at least one aperture 12 disposed on or near a top side of thebody 10 for receiving and allowing removal of an object such as earpiece therein. Thebody 10 may comprise a second aperture 14 for allowing attachment of a power source such as a charging cable (shown aselement 40 inFIG. 1 ) or other accessory of the earpiece to the earpiece. In a preferred embodiment, thebody 10 is in the shape of a cone with a larger diameter end 16, with the smaller diameter end 18 thereof being truncated such that the cone shape terminates without a tip being formed. In this embodiment,body 10 is open (at apertures 12 and 14) at two ends. In such an embodiment, a user may easily insert the earpiece into the (upward-facing) aperture 12 of thebody 10. It will be apparent that the smaller diameter end 18 (comprising aperture 14) will be of a sufficiently small diameter to prevent an earpiece from falling through the aperture 14 and out of thecontainer body 10. The diameter of end 18, however will be large enough to permit passage of earpiece accessories, such as acharging cable 40, therethrough. - The
container body 10 may also have anopenable lid 20 disposed in proximity to an open side of thecontainer body 10, whichlid 20 may selectively close an open side of thecontainer 10. The lid may attach to and close an open side of the container by way of a snap fit arrangement, in which embodiment the lid will be removably attached to the container. The lid may also attach to and close an open side of the container by way of a hinge mechanism, in which embodiment the lid will be permanently attached to the container. In the embodiment where thecontainer system 100 includes alid 20, a user may secure an earpiece within thecontainer body 10. This embodiment is particularly advantageous in protecting and transporting an earpiece when a user has removed thecontainer system 100 from a vehicle, for instance, for purposes of carrying it on his or her person. Thelid 20 prevents the earpiece from falling out of thecontainer body 10 particularly when thecontainer body 10 is carried in a user's pocket, for example, thus allowing safe transport of the earpiece. - Referring now to
FIG. 2 , adetachable container system 100 is depicted as being attached to an object (here, the item being a louver of a vent of the air conditioning system of a vehicle.) Thesystem 100 further comprises afastener arrangement 50 for attaching thecontainer body 10 to the louver. In an embodiment, the fastener arrangement comprises aclip 52 that attaches to an object, on which clip 52 thecontainer body 10 may be disposed. (The attachment of theclip 52 to thecontainer body 10 will be described in further detail in connection withFIG. 3 ). In a preferred embodiment thefastener arrangement 50 of the present disclosure preferably comprises aclip 52 but may be any other suitable fastener known in the art, including, but not necessarily limited to, a region of tacky material that may adhere to the vehicle item upon application of pressure on the container body andfastener arrangement 50. Another exemplary fastener arrangement may be a closeable loop, which a user may open and close to attach and remove the container to an item. In an embodiment, theclip 52 is rotatably attached to thecontainer body 10 such that the user can adjust the vertical orientation of thecontainer body 10 after it is attached to an object. - Referring now to
FIG. 3 , thefastener arrangement 50 further comprises an attachment mechanism, which attachment mechanism is removably or permanently attached to thecontainer body 10. In exemplary embodiment, attachment mechanism is shown as abracket 54, which bracket may receive theclip 52 of thefastener arrangement 50. Thebracket 54 is attached tocontainer body 10, and the flange is removably attached to an object within the vehicle (here, shown by way of example, the louver of a vent of the vehicle's air conditioning system) by way of theclip 52. In this embodiment, the container may be hung upon theclip 52 when thebracket 54 is placed onto a flange or knob that is disposed at an end of theclip 52 that is distal to the vehicle object on which the clip is fastened. - The
container system 100 may have alight source 70 incorporated on thecontainer body 10 to assist the user in storing and retrieving an earpiece in the container and in attaching and removing the container from a vehicle item in dark conditions. In a preferred embodiment, thelight source 70 is an LED light coupled to aphotovoltaic power source 80. TheLED light 70 source andpower source 80 may be sufficiently thin that they may be molded into and made integral to a side of thecontainer body 10. - The
container system 100 may also comprise other components that are operatively coupled to thephotovoltaic power source 80, such as a USB port (shown inFIG. 3 as element 90) or other port to which a user may attach another electrical or battery-powered device (such as a mobile telephone) for recharging or providing power to such device. It will be apparent that the configuration of the USB port will be such that an earpiece may still fit inside thecontainer body 10 and that a charging cable of an earpiece may pass through an aperture 12 or 14 of thecontainer body 10. - The
container body 10 is preferably formed from lightweight but resilient materials, such as plastic. Thebracket 54 offastener arrangement 50 is preferably attached permanently to the container. Thebracket 54 of thefastener arrangement 50 may be glued, bolted, or screwed to the container, for example, or thebracket 54 of fastener arrangement be molded to thecontainer body 10. Thelight source 70 andfastener arrangement 50 should be disposed opposite one another on the container, so that thelight source 70 projects outwardly away from the object to which thefastener arrangement 50 attaches thecontainer body 10, and so that, for example, thelight source 70 may illuminate a vehicle's cabin when the container is fastened to an object in the cabin. - In use, a user may carry the
detachable container system 100 on his or her person, with an earpiece stored therein, to safely and securely transport an earpiece while the earpiece is not in use. Upon entering a vehicle or other environment where the earpiece may be used, the user may attach thecontainer body 10 via thefastener arrangement 50 to an object in the vehicle. While the earpiece is in use (for instance, while the user is operating a vehicle and wishes to talk on his or her mobile telephone at the same time), thecontainer body 10 remains readily accessible as it fastened to an object (such as the louver of a vent of the vehicles air conditioning system). When the earpiece is no longer needed, for instance, because the user has reached a destination and has parked the vehicle, the user may then safely store the earpiece in thecontainer body 10 of thecontainer system 100 for later use. Should the earpiece require charging, the user can connect the charging cable of the earpiece (which is usually coupled to the cigarette lighter or other power outlet of a vehicle) to the earpiece itself, all the while retaining the earpiece in a safe location (in thecontainer body 10.) In dark conditions, such as in a parking garage or in the nighttime, the light source of thecontainer system 100 will allow the user to quickly and easily locate thecontainer body 10 and earpiece. - The detachable container system 1000 as described herein has the advantages of providing a lightweight and secure system for protecting and storing an earpiece, and for transporting an earpiece when not in use. The
system 100 reduces the loss of and damage to such earpieces, and allows safe charging of such earpieces when the earpieces are not in use. Thefastener arrangement 50 of thecontainer system 100 allows removable installation of thecontainer system 100 in a variety of environments, so that thecontainer system 100 may provide storage and protection in various surroundings. - The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present disclosure have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present disclosure and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the disclosure and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.
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1. A detachable container system, the system comprising
a container body, the body comprising
a first aperture disposed thereon for insertion of an item into the container body, and
a second aperture disposed thereon for placement for receiving a subpart of an item therein, wherein said second aperture is of a sufficient dimension such that the item subpart may pass through the second aperture but the item inserted into the container may not pass through the second aperture,
and a fastener arrangement, the fastener arrangement comprising a fastener for removable attachment of the container body to an object, and an attachment mechanism disposed on the container body for removable attachment to the fastener.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the container body further comprises an openable lid operatively coupled to the first aperture, which lid securely covers and closes the first aperture when the lid is in a closed position.
3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the container body further comprises an openable lid operatively coupled to the second aperture, which lid securely covers and closes the second aperture when the lid is in a closed position.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the fastener of the fastener arrangement comprises a clip and the attachment mechanism comprises a bracket, which bracket and clip have corresponding engagement features for removable attachment of the bracket to the clip.
5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the fastener and attachment mechanism of the fastener arrangement are rotatably attached to one another.
6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the container body further comprises a light source disposed on the body.
7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the container body further comprises a power source disposed thereon.
8. The system of claim 8 , wherein the power source disposed on the container body comprises a photovoltaic cell.
9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the container body further comprises a data port disposed thereon.
10. A container, the container comprising a first aperture disposed thereon for insertion of an item into the container body, and
a second aperture disposed thereon for placement for receiving a subpart of an item therein, wherein said second aperture is of a sufficient dimension such that the item subpart may pass through the second aperture but the item inserted into the container may not pass through the second aperture,
a fastener arrangement, the fastener arrangement comprising a fastener for removable attachment of the container to an object, and an attachment mechanism disposed on the container body for removable attachment to the fastener, and at least one lid operationally coupled to one of the first aperture and second aperture, the lid capable of securely closing and covering the aperture to which it is coupled.
11. The container of claim 10 , wherein the container further comprises a light source disposed thereon.
12. The container of claim 10 , wherein the container further comprises a power source disposed thereon.
13. The container of claim 10 , wherein the fastener of the fastener arrangement comprises a clip and the attachment mechanism comprises a bracket, which bracket and clip have corresponding engagement features for removable attachment of the bracket to the clip.
14. The container of claim 10 , wherein the fastener and attachment mechanism of the fastener arrangement are rotatably attached to one another.
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