Title:
INTERCHANGEABLE COVER FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2003017515
Kind Code:
A9
Abstract:
An interchangeable cover (10) for a mobile communications device is provided. The interchangeable cover includes a a resilient three-sided semi-rigid shell having a substantially U-shaped profile adapted to wrap around a substantial portion of a front, back and side of the mobile communications devices (24) upon assembly over the device, without requiring any fasteners. In one embodiment, the cover (10) is configured to fit a mobile communications device (24) having a trapezoidal profile, whereby front (12) and back face (14) portions clasp around the front and back of the phone. In accordance with various embodiments, the cover may include holes (18) and slots (36, 38, 40, 42, 44) through which phone buttons pass, dumb buttons, or built-in buttons that enable user to provide inputs to the phone. The three-sided shell (10) provides additional surface area when compared to conventional single-sided shell provides additional surface area when compared to conventional single sided faceplates. Accordingly, the cover appears as a more integral part of the phone. Furthermore, the extra surface area may by used for advertisement purposes.
Inventors:
BUESSELER JOSHUA R
FORD WILLIAM K
FORD WILLIAM K
Application Number:
PCT/US2002/026710
Publication Date:
April 08, 2004
Filing Date:
August 20, 2002
Export Citation:
Assignee:
WILDSEED LTD (US)
International Classes:
H04B1/38; H04M1/02; H04M1/7246; (IPC1-7): H04B1/38; H04M1/00
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