Accessory for wiping an internal user interface of a closable electronic device
View Patent ↗There is provided an accessory ( 300, 500 ) for a portable electronic device that conveniently wipes an internal user interface of the device. The accessory ( 300, 500 ), is configured for removable attachment to the portable electronic device. The portable electronic device has first and second housings ( 102, 104 ) that rotate or otherwise adjust relative to each other. In particular, the portable electronic device may be closed or opened by adjusting the position of the first and second housings ( 102, 104 ). The portable electronic device has an internal user interface ( 106 - 116 ) that is exposed in the open position ( 100 ) and hidden in the closed position ( 200 ). The accessory ( 300, 500 ) includes an inner wall 306, 508 ) capable of placement between the first and second housings ( 102, 104 ) while the device is closed.
1. A portable electronic system comprising:
a portable electronic device having first and second housings that are adjustable relative to each other to form open and closed positions, the portable electronic device having a user interface that is exposed in the open position and hidden in the closed position; and
an accessory configured for removable attachment to the portable electronic device, the accessory including:
an outer wall;
an inner wall surrounded by the outer wall, the inner wall having a rigid construction to slide between the first and second housings while the portable electronic device is placed in the accessory,
wherein the inner wall has a cleaning material having a microfiber composition on at least one surface of the inner wall, wherein the outer wall includes an inner surface having the cleaning material.
2. The portable electronic system of claim 1 , further comprising a belt-supporting mechanism provided at an outer surface of the outer wall, the belt-supporting mechanism being capable of coupling to a belt.
3. The portable electronic system of claim 1 , wherein the inner wall is equidistant from the outer wall on either side of the inner wall.