EXPANDABLE DEVICE FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
An expandable device includes a platform having top and bottom sides, a body having a first end and a second end, the second end being operably coupled to the platform, a button operably coupled to the first end of the body, and a storage receptacle defined by at least one of the button, the platform, and the body. The body is movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration.
1 . An expandable device for attachment to a portable electronic device, the expandable device comprising:
a platform having a top side and a bottom side, the bottom side adapted to engage a portion of the portable electronic device or a case for the portable electronic device;
a body including a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis, the second end of the body being operably coupled to the platform, the body being movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration;
a button operably coupled to the first end of the body; and
a storage receptacle defined by at least one of the button, the platform, and the body.
2 . The expandable device of claim 2 , wherein the button defines the entirety of the storage receptacle.
3 . The expandable device of claim 1 , wherein the button is removably coupled to the expandable device.
4 . The expandable device of claim 1 , wherein the button is operably coupled to the body via at least one of:
a threaded connection;
a hinged connection;
a friction-fit connection;
a snap fit connection; or
a childproof sealing mechanism.
5 . The expandable device of claim 1 , further comprising a cosmetic product disposed in the storage receptacle.
6 . The expandable device of claim 1 , further comprising a mirror operably coupled to the button.
7 . The expandable device of claim 1 , wherein the storage receptacle is dimensioned to accommodate at least one of
a cosmetic product;
a food product;
a fluid;
a medicinal product; or
an electronic component.
8 . The expandable device of claim 1 , wherein the storage receptacle includes a release mechanism coupled to a bottom surface thereof, the release mechanism adapted to release the body and the button from the platform.
9 . The expandable device of claim 8 , wherein the release mechanism is coupled to a flexible surface of the storage receptacle.
10 . The expandable device of claim 8 , wherein the release mechanism is coupled to a rigid surface of the storage receptacle.
11 . An expandable device for attachment to a portable electronic device, the expandable device comprising:
a platform having a top side and a bottom side, the bottom side adapted to engage a portion of the portable electronic device or a case for the portable electronic device;
a body including a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis, the second end of the body being operably coupled to the platform, the body being movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration; and
a button operably coupled to the first end of the body, the button comprising a bottom surface, a sidewall, and a top that cooperate to define a storage receptacle.
12 . The expandable device of claim 11 , wherein the button is removably coupled to the expandable device
13 . The expandable device of claim 11 , wherein the button is operably coupled to the body via at least one of:
a threaded connection;
a hinged connection;
a friction-fit connection; or
a snap fit connection.
14 . The expandable device of claim 11 , wherein the storage receptacle is sealed via a childproof sealing mechanism.
15 . The expandable device of claim 11 , further comprising a cosmetic product disposed within the storage receptacle.
16 . The expandable device of claim 11 , further comprising a mirror operably coupled to the button.
17 . The expandable device of claim 11 , wherein the storage receptacle is dimensioned to accommodate, or contains at least one of:
a cosmetic product;
a food product;
a fluid;
a medicinal product; or
an electronic component.
18 . The expandable device of claim 11 , wherein the button includes release mechanism coupled to a bottom surface thereof, the release mechanism adapted to release the body and the button from the platform.
19 . The expandable device of claim 18 , wherein the release mechanism is coupled to a flexible surface of the button.
20 . The expandable device of claim 18 , wherein the release mechanism is coupled to a rigid surface of the button.