Retention system for an electronic device
Disclosed is a retention system for an electronic device including a base member for receiving the electronic device, a retention pad attached to the base member, a plurality of adhesive portions of the retention pad wherein the adhesive portions are dispersed, generally, in a gradient across the retention pad.
1. A retention system for an electronic device, the retention system comprising:
a substantially flat surface for receiving the electronic device;
a cutout in surface, the cutout in the surface sized in approximate proportions to allow an adult human finger to pass therethrough;
a retention pad on the flat surface, the retention pad having an interface surface for retaining the electronic device;
a design on the interface surface, the design comprising a plurality of adhesive portions and a plurality of non-adhesive portions;
a first side of the design;
a second side of the design opposite the first side; and
wherein a density of adhesive portions is less than a density of non-adhesive portions on the first side than the second side.
2. The retention system of claim 1 wherein the adhesive portions are further disposed in a gradient having generally parabolic shape.
3. A retention system for an electronic device, the retention system comprising:
a base member for receiving the electronic device;
a plurality of sidewalls at least partially surrounding the base member;
a cutout in base member, the cutout in the base member sized in approximate proportions to allow a human finger to pass therethrough;
a retention pad attached to the base member;
a cutout in the retention pad; the cutout in the retention pad sized and positioned, generally, to correspond with the cutout in the base member;
a plurality of adhesive portions of the retention pad; and
wherein the adhesive portions are dispersed, generally, in a gradient across the retention pad.
4. The retention system of claim 3 further comprising:
a plurality of non-adhesive portions of the retention pad.
5. The retention system of claim 4 wherein the retention pad is formed substantially from substantially from silicone, wherein the adhesive portions of the retention pad are formed from a glossy finish on the retention pad, and wherein the non-adhesive portions are formed from matte finish on the retention pad.
6. The retention system of claim 4 wherein the retention pad is formed substantially from substantially from silicone, wherein the non-adhesive portions are formed from divots in the retention pad.
7. The retention system of claim 3 wherein the gradient, generally, has a low density of adhesive portions close to the cutout in the retention pad; and
wherein the gradient, generally, has a high density of adhesive portions at an opposite side from the cutout in the retention pad.
8. The retention system of claim 3 wherein the gradient, generally, has a parabolic shape;
wherein the gradient, generally, has a low density of adhesive portions close to the cutout in the retention pad and inside the parabolic shape; and
wherein the gradient, generally, has a high density of adhesive portions outside the parabolic shape.
9. A retention system for an electronic device, the retention system comprising:
a base member for receiving the electronic device;
a cutout in base member, the cutout in the base member sized in approximate proportions to allow an adult human finger to pass therethrough;
a retention pad attached to the base member;
a plurality of adhesive portions of the retention pad; and
wherein the adhesive portions are dispersed, generally, in a gradient across the retention pad.
10. The retention system of claim 9 further comprising:
a plurality of non-adhesive portions of the retention pad.
11. The retention system of claim 10 wherein the adhesive portions of the retention pad have a glossy finish and the non-adhesive portions of the retention pad have a matte finish.
12. The retention system of claim 10 wherein the adhesive portions of the retention pad have a glossy finish and the non-adhesive portions of the retention pad are a plurality of recessed portions.
13. The retention system of claim 10 wherein the adhesive portions of the retention pad and the non-adhesive portions of the retention pad are form a substantially smooth surface.
14. The retention system of claim 9 wherein the gradient, generally, has a low density of adhesive portions close to the cutout in the retention pad; and
wherein the gradient, generally, has a high density of adhesive portions at an opposite side from the cutout in the retention pad.
15. The retention system of claim 14 further comprising:
a parabolic-shaped island of the retention pad.
16. The retention system of claim 9 wherein the gradient, generally, has a parabolic shape;
wherein the gradient, generally, has a low density of adhesive portions close to the cutout in the retention pad and inside the parabolic shape; and
wherein the gradient, generally, has a high density of adhesive portions outside the parabolic shape.
17. The retention system of claim 9 wherein the retention pad further comprises a border of adhesive material.
18. The retention system of claim 9 wherein the cutout in the base member is substantially circular.
19. The retention system of claim 9 wherein the cutout in the base member is a recess.
20. The retention system of claim 9 wherein the cutout in the base member intersects an edge of the base member.
21. The retention system of claim 9 wherein the cutout in the base member has a length that is at least three times a width of the cutout.
22. The retention system of claim 21 wherein the retention pad covers the cutout.