# US 10,441,042 B1 · Mobile device case > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,441,042 B1 - Document ID: US10441042B1 - Status: Granted - Kind: B1 - Application number: 16/363,212 - Filed: 2019-03-25 - Published: 2019-09-26 - Granted: 2019-10-15 - Earliest claimed: 2018-03-23 - Applicants: Sam Lombardo - Inventors: Sam Lombardo - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10441042B1 ## CPC - A45C 11/00: Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 (specially adapted for toiletry or cosmetic equipment A45D29/20, A45D44/18; travelling sewing kits A45F3/48) - H04M 1/0283: {for providing a decorative aspect, e.g. customization of casings, exchangeable faceplate} - A45C 11/002: {for storing portable handheld communication devices, e.g. pagers or smart phones} - A45C 2200/10: Transparent walls - H04M 1/0202: {Portable telephone sets, e.g. cordless phones, mobile phones or bar type handsets (constructional features of telephone transmitters or receivers, e.g. of speakers or microphones H04M1/03)} - A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS - H04M: TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION (circuits for controlling other apparatus via a telephone cable and not involving telephone switching apparatus G08) ## Abstract A mobile device case is provided comprising an outer rim adapted to cover the sides of the mobile device, and a back cover attached to the outer rim to cover the rear face of the mobile device. The back cover, outer rim, and rear face of the mobile device define a slot therebetween, and the outer rim and the back cover further define a slot opening therebetween and the rear face of the mobile device at a side of the back cover, the slot opening providing access to the slot. The back cover further comprises a locking mechanism at a side of the back cover opposite the slot opening. The back cover is adapted to removably receive a design insert in the slot through the slot opening and releasably secure the design insert at an edge of the design insert by the locking mechanism. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A case for a mobile device having front and rear faces, and a plurality of sides between the front and rear faces, the sides forming the perimeter of the mobile device, the case comprising: an outer rim adapted to cover the plurality of the sides of the mobile device around the perimeter thereof, the outer rim having one or more openings therein; and a back cover comprising a first side and a second side opposite the first side, wherein the back cover is attached to the outer rim to cover the rear face of the mobile device, the back cover having one or more openings therein, the back cover, outer rim, and rear face of the mobile device defining a slot therebetween, the outer rim and the back cover further defining a slot opening therebetween and the rear face of the mobile device at the second side of the back cover, the slot opening providing access to the slot, the back cover further comprising a locking mechanism at the first side of the back cover opposite the slot opening, the back cover adapted to removably receive a design insert in the slot through the slot opening and releasably secure the design insert at an edge of the design insert by the locking mechanism. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The case of claim 1, further comprising the design insert, the design insert adapted to be removably received in the slot through the slot opening and releasably secured at the edge of the design insert by the locking mechanism, the design insert having one or more openings in line with the one or more openings in the back cover. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The case of claim 2, wherein the design insert comprises a first face, wherein a first graphic is provided on the first face. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The case of claim 3, wherein the design insert further comprises a second face, wherein a second graphic is provided on the second face. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The case of claim 1, further comprising a front cover attached to the outer rim. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The case of claim 5, wherein the edges of the front cover are attached to the edges of the outer rim using a snap fit mechanism. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The case of claim 5, wherein the front cover is attached to the outer rim at a side of the outer rim, wherein the front cover is adapted to flip about the attached side. ### Claim 8 (depends on 5) The case of claim 5, wherein the front cover is transparent. ### Claim 9 (depends on 5) The case of claim 5, wherein a first portion of the front cover is transparent and a second portion of the front cover is opaque. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The case of claim 1, wherein the back cover is attached to the outer rim except for at the second side. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The case of claim 1, wherein the outer rim and back cover are permanently attached. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The case of claim 1, wherein the outer rim and back cover are an integral unit. ### Claim 13 A case for a mobile device having front and rear faces, and a plurality of sides between the front and rear faces, the sides forming the perimeter of the mobile device, the case comprising: an outer rim adapted to cover the plurality of the sides of the mobile device around the perimeter thereof, the outer rim having one or more openings therein; a back cover comprising a first side and a second side opposite the first side, wherein the back cover is attached to the outer rim to cover the rear face of the mobile device, the back cover having one or more openings therein, the back cover, outer rim, and rear face of the mobile device defining a slot therebetween, the outer rim and the back cover further defining a slot opening therebetween and the rear face of the mobile device at the second side of the back cover, the slot opening providing access to the slot, the back cover further comprising a locking mechanism at the first side of the back cover opposite the slot opening; and a design insert adapted to be removably received in the slot through the slot opening and releasably secured at an edge of the design insert by the locking mechanism, the design insert having one or more openings in line with the one or more openings in the back cover. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The case of claim 13, wherein the design insert comprises a first face, wherein a first graphic is provided on the first face. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The case of claim 14, wherein the design insert further comprises a second face, wherein a second graphic is provided on the second face. ### Claim 16 (depends on 13) The case of claim 13, further comprising a front cover attached to the outer rim. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The case of claim 16, wherein the front cover is attached to the outer rim at a side of the outer rim, wherein the front cover is adapted to flip about the attached side. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The case of claim 16, wherein the front cover is transparent. ### Claim 19 (depends on 16) The case of claim 16, wherein a first portion of the front cover is transparent and a second portion of the front cover is opaque. ### Claim 20 (depends on 13) The case of claim 13, wherein the back cover is attached to the outer rim except for at the second side.