15 patents in this list
Updated: May 25, 2024
For those who frequently need hands-free phone access, mobile phone cases that also function as phone mounts offer a useful and adaptable alternative.
These covers provide a practical and affordable method to keep the phone close at hand for a variety of uses, doing away with the need for separate equipment like vehicle mounts or tripods.
This page looks at several innovative phone cover designs that include built-in mounting capabilities.
Marisa A. James, 2022
A removable pocket that attaches to a mobile phone case to provide an add-on pouch for holding personal items like credit cards, money, and keys. The pocket attaches to the back of the case between the camera and the charging port. It can prop the phone up, enhance grip, and has a strap that allows the phone to rest on the hand without gripping it tightly. The pouch can be quickly released to wirelessly charge the phone or mounted in a car holder.
Vitec Holdings Italia SRL, 2022
A device strap with an attachment mechanism that allows users to securely hold electronic devices and attach them to tripods or other accessories. The strap clips onto the device case and can slide along a fixed path to expose a clip that connects to a tripod. This provides a more secure grip on the device and allows it to be conveniently attached to tripods and other accessories.
FRUITSHOP INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD., 2022
A protective cover for mobile devices like smartphones that have replaceable male connector parts. The cover has an elastic main body that fits around the device. The main body can connect to a first rigid male part or a second rigid male part. These male parts have different connector designs to match different female parts on mounting accessories. The main body has openings and engagement features to secure the male parts in place. This allows the user to swap the male connector to match different mounting systems without changing the main cover.
NITE IZE, INC., 2022
A slim, flexible card holder that attaches to the back of a smartphone and allows users to hold and access their cards securely. The holder has a slot for inserting cards and a flexible clip that prevents them from sliding out. The clip has a ramp and lip that flexes apart when a card is pressed in, allowing easy insertion and removal.
Shenzhen Aibeidi Technology Co., Ltd., 2022
A sealing assembly for a mobile phone waterproof bag that allows easy opening and closing while providing reliable waterproof sealing. The sealing assembly includes mounting and fixing parts that fit together to seal the bag. The mounting part slides into the fixing part and locks in place using a locking assembly. The locking assembly has a rail and buckles that restrict the movement of the parts once inserted. This provides a secure seal that won't accidentally open even in water while still allowing intentional unlocking and opening of the bag.
Hip Innovations, LLC, 2021
Versatile device attachable to mobile devices like cell phones. It has an extendable member hinged to a base that attaches to the mobile device. The extendable member can pivot and rotate to create a stand, grip, hook, and ring for holding, viewing, hanging, and spinning the mobile device. The device attaches to the mobile device via a fastener like adhesive or hook and loop.
Guadalupe Reyes, 2021
Cellular device case with a built-in mount that allows hands-free viewing and use of a smartphone. The case has a back portion and sidewalls that surround and fit a smartphone. Slidable attachment hooks on the sidewalls secure the phone in place. The case has a suction cup on the back, buttons to operate the phone's buttons, and an aperture for the camera. It can also have a protective screen.
ANDREW JACOB FREIMUTH, 2020
A finger attachment system for portable devices that improves ergonomics and ease of use while reducing the risk of dropping the device. The system attaches to the back of a device like a smartphone and wraps around the user's finger, providing a secure grip with reduced strain compared to holding the device in the hand. The attachment adds minimal bulk and weight to the device.
NITE IZE, INC., 2020
A slim credit card holder that can be attached to the back of a smartphone. The holder has a slot for cards and a flexible clip that can be pressed away from a lip to insert and remove cards. The clip snaps back to secure the cards in place.
Richard G. Ramirez, Marissa L. Gaster, Brent Kleinman, 2019
This is a protective cover for mobile devices with dry adhesive strips that allow hands-free mounting on objects. The cover has a cavity on the backside to store the adhesive strips when not in use. The adhesive strips can be accessed, peeled off, and pressed against a target surface to mount the device hands-free.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., 2019
A protective cover for an electronic device that allows the device to perform additional functions when mounted inside the cover. The protective cover has a mounting surface for receiving the electronic device, a case frame that combines with the mounting surface, and electronic components sandwiched between the frames. These components include sensors, connectors, speakers, etc. that can operate when powered and controlled by the device inside. The cover can have buttons to press the device buttons, ports to access device ports, holes for jacks, etc.
Thomas Lavin, 2018
A thigh-mounted holder for electronic mobile devices like smartphones that is worn on the user's leg to free up pockets and provide easy access to devices. The holder has multiple pockets and an alignment marker to indicate the position of the main device pocket when attached to the thigh. The marker allows blind alignment of the pocket above the knee for convenient device access.
Conor Penfold, 2018
Phone case that improves and enhances a camera feature of a portable electronic device, such as a smartphone. The case may have components like telescopic lenses, filters, shutters, viewfinders, and mounts. There may be wiring to connect the case to the phone's ports. An app controls the case features. The case could also have sensors to monitor temperature and prevent overheating.
ROKFORM IP LLC, 2018
Protective case system for smartphones and tablets with features like removable mounting, anti-slip inserts, and rear device access. The case has a shell with sidewalls that enclose the device, openings for controls, and rear openings for access. It has an attachment region for a removable mount allowing securement to surfaces. The shell also has a non-slip insert with a magnet for surface adherence.
Richard G. Ramirez, Marissa L. Gaster, Brent Kleinman, 2018
Protective cover assemblies for mobile computing devices that enable hands-free viewing by allowing mounting of the device to objects. The protective covers have dry adhesive strips on the back that stick to surfaces. When not in use, the adhesive strips can be stored in covered cavities or movable compartments to protect them from damage or dirt.
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The phone case mount designs that are shown here offer a variety of innovative approaches to using a phone hands-free. These advances improve the functionality of phone covers and meet the many needs of mobile phone users, from secure straps and pockets that can be used in several ways to modular connectors.