Jon R Mcbride

US Patent:

20050284904, Dec 29, 2005

Filed:

Apr 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/103275

Inventors:

Christopher Knapp - Murray UT, US
Jon McBride - Kaysville UT, US

International Classification:

A45F005/00

US Classification:

224269000, 224930000

Abstract:

An apparatus for portable devices—especially portable electronic devices—and methods for using such apparatus are described. The apparatus is connected to the portable device and is used to attach the portable device (i.e., a cellular phone) to an object (i.e., a belt loop). The apparatus comprises a base mechanism that is connected to the portable device and a hooking mechanism with one part that is connected to the base means and another part that can be attached to the object by a hooking action. The apparatus permits easy and quick attachment (and removal) of the portable device to an object (i.e., the belt) while providing secure retention when not in use. The apparatus can also be used to carry and hold the portable device when it is being used.

US Patent:

20070215659, Sep 20, 2007

Filed:

Mar 17, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/384083

Inventors:

Christopher Knapp - Murray UT, US
Jon McBride - Kaysville UT, US

International Classification:

A45F 5/00

US Classification:

224269000

Abstract:

Apparatus and methods for attaching a portable device to an object are described. The apparatus comprises a connector that can be used to connect a portable device (or an accessory thereof) to a retention mechanism that is retained to an object. As well, the connector can be used with a new type of attachment device by modifying that attachment device to accept the connector. Thus, the connector can be used with both the new attachment device and the conventional retention mechanisms.

US Patent:

56193955, Apr 8, 1997

Filed:

Apr 25, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/428462

Inventors:

Jon McBride - Sandy UT

International Classification:

G06F 116
H04M 106
A47G 2900

US Classification:

361683

Abstract:

A phone/computer combination, in which a portable computer having a generally vertical lid or screen has a wireless phone removably attached thereto such that the phone is maintained in a generally vertical orientation. The wireless phone includes a clip which mates into a clip holder on the portable computer lid.