Patent ID: 7092520
Filing Date: 2006-08-15
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
1. An electronic radiotelephone having electronic components, comprising: a first housing forming a rear outer casing of the electronic radiotelephone; a second housing releasably attachable and detachable to the first housing, wherein the second housing is attachable to the first housing by the end user without the need for a special tool, said second housing to meet with the first housing around the periphery of the radiotelephone and said second housing having a housing wall with openings therethrough; at least one key unit having keys with a first portion extending through openings of the second housing and a second portion for user-actuation of a key sensor, a third housing fixedly connected to the first housing for holding to the first housing and protecting from damage the electronic components of the radiotelephone when the second housing is released from attachment with the first housing, the third housing having a housing wall with openings therethrough for at least one second portion of the at least one key unit to actuate a key therethrough and wherein when the second housing is released from attachment with the first housing, the key unit is free to move, wherein the second housing is located directly opposite a top side of the third housing along a majority of the top side of the third housing.