Pocket case for mobile communications devices combined with carrying compartment for credit card sized items

Abstract

A form-fitting case is comprised of two major components: 1) a structure for carrying mobile communications devices, and 2) a pocket for carrying of credit card sized devices. The pocket may be fabricated of fabric or leather. The pocket and structure are permanently adhered to create a single carrying case for both mobile communications devices such as cell phones and for items such as credit cards or paper money.

We claim as follows: 
     
         1 . A pocket case for a mobile communications device, the case comprising;
 a protective cover for holding the mobile communications device;   a pocket for holding one or more credit card sized items, the pocket affixed to the protective cover;   wherein the protective cover comprises injection-molded plastic, rubber, or silicone;   wherein the protective cover is substantially form-fitting to the mobile communications device; and   wherein at least a portion of the pocket is comprised of a flexible fabric or leather.   
     
     
         2 . The pocket case of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more credit card sized items have a width no greater than 2.5 inches and a width no greater than 4 inches; 
     
     
         3 . The pocket case of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more credit card sized items is selected from a group comprising: a credit card, an identification card, a driver's license, a debit card, an automated teller machine card, a membership card, a gift card, a key card, an employee badge, and paper currency. 
     
     
         4 . The pocket case of  claim 1 , wherein the controls of the mobile communications device can be operated with the pocket case disposed on the mobile communications device. 
     
     
         5 . The pocket case of  claim 1 , wherein the case substantially does not cover a touchscreen of the mobile communications device; 
     
     
         6 . The pocket case of  claim 1 , wherein the pocket is affixed to the protective cover by an SL Series 286 adhesive. 
     
     
         7 . A handheld mobile communications system comprising:
 a mobile communications device;   a protective cover substantially form-fit to the mobile communications device;   a pocket affixed to the protective cover;   wherein the protective cover comprises injection-molded plastic, rubber, or silicone;   wherein the protective cover is substantially form-fitting to the mobile communications device; and   wherein at least a portion of the pocket is comprised of a flexible fabric or leather.   
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the one or more credit card sized items have a width no greater than 2.5 inches and a width no greater than 4 inches; 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the one or more credit card sized items is selected from a group comprising: a credit card, an identification card, a driver's license, a debit card, an automated teller machine card, a membership card, a gift card, a key card, an employee badge, and paper currency. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the controls of the mobile communications device can be operated with the protective cover and pocket disposed on the mobile communications device. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the case substantially does not cover a touchscreen of the mobile communications device; 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the pocket is affixed to the protective cover by an SL Series 286 adhesive. 
     
     
         13 . A method of manufacturing a pocket case for a mobile communications device, the method comprising:
 forming an injection-molded case having a recessed portion and an open portion, the injection-molded case substantially form-fitting a mobile communications device;   cutting and sewing a pocket for holding one or more credit card sized items, at least a portion of the pocket comprising a flexible fabric or leather;   affixing the pocket to a surface within the recessed portion of the injection-molded case;   wherein the protective cover comprises injection-molded plastic, rubber, or silicone.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the one or more credit card sized items have a width no greater than 2.5 inches and a width no greater than 4 inches; 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the one or more credit card sized items is selected from a group comprising: a credit card, an identification card, a driver's license, a debit card, an automated teller machine card, a membership card, a gift card, a key card, an employee badge, and paper currency. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the controls of the mobile communications device can be operated with the pocket case disposed on the mobile communications device. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the case substantially does not cover a touchscreen of the mobile communications device; 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the pocket is affixed to the protective cover by an SL Series 286 adhesive.