Patent ID: 8646736
Filing Date: 2014-02-11
Classification: A45F,H04M

Abstract:
1. A holding device for an electronic device, the holding device comprising: a first clip adapted to cooperate with a peripheral portion of the electronic device; a second clip that opposes the first clip and is separated from the first clip by a first distance, wherein the second clip is adapted to cooperate with a separate peripheral portion of the electronic device; a substantially-elastic band that extends between and couples the first clip and the second clip; and a back plate that is at least partially disposed between the first clip and the second clip, wherein the back plate is positioned to be at least partially supported between the substantially-elastic band and the electronic device when the electronic device is coupled to the holding device; wherein at least one of the first clip and the second clip comprises a substantially C-shaped portion that extends at least partially around at least one of the peripheral portion and the separate peripheral portion of the electronic device to couple the electronic device to the holding device; and wherein at least one of the first clip and the second clip further comprises an additional recessed portion for receiving a control device of the electronic device to protect the control device from adjustment while the electronic device is coupled to the holding device.