Devices and Accessories Employing a Living Hinge

Abstract

A device incorporating both a magnet and a living hinge may be employed to construct cases to protect electronic devices and to function as a closure for cases and lidded containers. Such cases often can be bent three 360° allowing the cases to be either closed protecting devices therein are closed upon themselves allowing the case to function to secure an electronic device to a substrate such as an article of clothing The devices of the disclosure can also be used to organize and hold loose items together.

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         22 . An electronic device comprising an electronic component and two modules separated by a living hinge and further comprising a first magnet located on or within a first module and a second magnet or a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic substrate located on or within a second module wherein the electronic device is configured such that it may be used with the modules in an open position, or it may be stored by closing the modules with a target substrate between the modules such that the first magnet and the second magnet or a ferromagnetic or ferrimagnetic substrate function to adhere the device onto the target substrate. 
     
     
         23 . The electronic device of  claim 22  wherein the electronic component is selected from the group consisting of: cell phones, smartphones, some Tablet computers, laptop computers, and iPod or other small music players. 
     
     
         24 . The electronic device of  claim 22  further comprising ear buds. 
     
     
         25 . A general-purpose device having at least two magnets to secure a substrate to an object wherein the substrate is adaptable to receiving many different components. 
     
     
         26 . The general-purpose device of  claim 25  wherein the many different components are selected from the group consisting of flowers, dolls, toys, jewelry, sports items, nametags, and small electronic devices. 
     
     
         27 . The general-purpose device of  claim 26  wherein the small electronic device is a radio frequency identification device. 
     
     
         28 . The general-purpose device of  claim 26  wherein the flowers are selected from the group consisting of a corsage and a boutonniere. 
     
     
         29 . The general-purpose device of  claim 26  wherein the sports items are selected from the group consisting of an image of a mascot, fishing tackle and an inspirational inscription. 
     
     
         30 . A specific-purpose device having at least two magnets to secure a substrate to an object wherein the object is a pair of glasses and the substrate is adaptable to receiving components useful in converting a pair of glasses into smart glasses.