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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 23, 1999
Filed:
Dec. 31, 1997
William Charles Phillips, Evanston, IL (US);
David William Trahan, Grayslake, IL (US);
Motorola, Inc., Schaumburg, IL (US);
Abstract
An adjustable carrying assembly for a wireless communication device, such as a radiotelephone. The carrying assembly is comprised of a device support member having a first spring coupled thereto for receiving the communication device and a clip mechanism coupled thereto for mounting the carrier assembly on a user's belt or other article of clothing. The clip mechanism comprises a clip support member, a pin, a clip, a second spring and a cap. One end of clip support member includes an opening with a plurality of grooves arranged in a circular array. The device support member is rotatably attached to the clip support member of the clip mechanism such that when the user rotates the device support member with respect to the clip mechanism, first spring moves from one of the plurality of grooves to another of the plurality of grooves and locks into position.