US 10,299,553 B1 · Features of a camera opening and buttons for an accessory case of an electronic device

Abstract

An accessory case that can be used for protecting a separate portable electronic device may include a structural shell configured to contain the electronic device, a camera opening to align with a camera on the electronic device, and a button cover that can be used for actuating a button on the electronic device. The structural shell can include an outer layer, an internal layer, and a microfiber lining. The camera opening can include a chamfered or angled edge that reduces the effects of camera flash on the camera. The button cover can include an outer button cover component that is coupled to the outer layer. The outer button cover component, which may be anodized aluminum, can be a different material than the outer layer, which may include leather.

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Dependent claims

An accessory case for an electronic device, the accessory case comprising:

a structural shell having a size and shape to receive the electronic device, the structural shell having a first opening;
a layer that covers an outer surface of the structural shell, the layer comprising a second opening aligned with the first opening, wherein the first opening and the second opening define a through hole;
and
a button positioned at least partially in the through hole, the button comprising:
a first button component comprising a cavity,
a second button component at least partially positioned in the cavity, and
a button base component separate from the first button component, wherein the first button component and the button base component surround the second button component.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Features of a camera opening and buttons for an accessory case of an electronic device

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Features of a camera opening and buttons for an accessory case of an electronic device

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