Accessories for communication devices

{
  "publication_number": "US9423671B2",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "B2",
  "title": "Accessories for communication devices",
  "abstract": "A modular accessory adapter configured to be selectively attachable to at least one of a communication device and a case for a communication device. The modular accessory adapter includes a first member configured to be rotatably coupled to a second member such that the first member is rotatable relative to the second member to move the modular accessory adapter between a first position and a second position. The modular accessory adapter further includes a mount for attaching at least one of a flash, tripod, battery, diffuser, microphone, and speaker. The modular accessory adapter includes an engagement member configured to engage with a portion of at least one of a communication device and a case for a communication device. In the first position, the modular accessory adapter is configured to be removably attachable to the at least one of a communication device and a case for a communication device.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A modular accessory system for a communication device, the module accessory system comprising: a clip-on adapter; a case configured to be removably attachable to a communication device, the case comprising a slot on an external surface of the case that is spaced from the lateral edges of the case, the clip-on adapter being separate from the case for the communication device and being configured to be removably attachable to the case for the communication device by inserting a portion of the clip-on adapter into the slot of the case for the communication device, the clip-on adapter comprising: a first member comprising a hook configured to be securely coupled to the case by inserting the hook under an edge of the slot of the case and a second member comprising an edge configured to contact a portion of the case such that the clip-on adapter is configured to be moved between a first position in which the clip-on adapter is not attached to the case and a second position in which the clip-on adapter is attached to the case by securing a portion of the clip-on adapter between two regions of the case; and a mount for attaching at least a flash, tripod, battery, diffuser, microphone, or speaker to the clip-on adapter, such that when the clip-on adapter is in the second position, the flash, tripod, battery, diffuser, microphone, or speaker is also secured to the case.",
    "2. The modular accessory system of claim 1, wherein the first member and the second member are configured to move with respect to each other.",
    "3. The modular accessory system of claim 2, wherein the first member and the second member are configured to rotate with respect to each other.",
    "4. The modular accessory system of claim 2, further comprising a securing lever.",
    "5. The modular accessory system of claim 1, wherein when the clip-on adapter is moved from the first position to the second position, the first member moves with respect to the second member.",
    "6. The modular accessory system of claim 1, wherein the clip-on adapter is configured to be positioned on a top of the case.",
    "7. The modular accessory system of claim 1, wherein the clip-on adapter is configured to be positioned on a side of the case.",
    "8. The modular accessory system of claim 1, wherein the clip-on adapter is configured to be positioned on a bottom of the case.",
    "9. The modular accessory system of claim 1 in which multiple clip-on adapters are attachable to one or more edges on the case."
  ],
  "description_excerpt": "1. Field of the Inventions This invention relates generally to cases and other accessories, and specifically to cases and other accessories for communication devices (e.g., mobile telephones, mobile texting devices, electronic pad devices, laptop computers, desktop computers, gaming devices, and/or devices capable of linking electronically to another device or to a network such as the Internet, etc.) 2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, many advances in computer networking and processing technology have made it possible for communication devices to include cameras that permit users to capture images. In many cases, these images can be stored, processed, and transmitted. However, there are many design constraints on onboard cameras in communication devices that can limit the weight, size, expense, shape, adjustability, and overall quality of the lensing systems of such cameras. Consequently, many cameras in communications devices are inadequate for a wide variety of photographic needs and may produce poor quality photographic images.\n\nThe deficiencies of onboard camera lenses can be addressed by modular or detachable lensing systems. Such lensing systems may be mounted or attached to communication devices such that one or more auxiliary lenses are positioned substantially over the onboard camera lenses of the communication devices. The auxiliary lenses can enhance or alter the light that may be captured by the onboard cameras to generate an image. Other accessories may be used with communication devices, such as protective cases.",
  "cpc": [
    "H04B 1/3888",
    "F16B 17/00",
    "G03B 15/06",
    "G03B 17/08",
    "G03B 17/565",
    "G06F 1/1626",
    "G06F 1/1686",
    "G06F 2200/1633",
    "H04B 1/3883",
    "H04M 1/0264",
    "H04M 1/185",
    "Y10T 29/49826",
    "Y10T 403/595",
    "Y10T 403/70"
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    "F16B 17/00",
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    "H04M 1/02",
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  ],
  "assignees": [
    "OLLOCLIP LLC"
  ],
  "inventors": [
    "O'NEILL PATRICK D",
    "PAK CHONG",
    "NGUYEN RYAN"
  ],
  "filing_date": "2014-02-13",
  "publication_date": "2016-08-23",
  "grant_date": "2016-08-23",
  "priority_date": "2013-02-14",
  "application_number": "US-201414180320-A",
  "family_id": "51297286",
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