Electronic device case with a transparent or translucent back panel
AssigneeCase-Mate, Inc.
InventorSaumil Chetan Mody
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Abstract
An electronic device case with a transparent or translucent back panel. The case generally comprises a frame, configured to surround the outer periphery of the electronic device, coupled to a back panel, configured to cover the back of the electronic device. The frame generally includes a plurality of outer sidewalls surrounding a center cutout. The back panel is formed from a hard plastic material such as polycarbonate. In example embodiments, the back panel material is a clear, transparent material. In other embodiments, the back panel material is a tinted or translucent material. The frame is generally overmolded onto the front or interior surface of the back panel.
Claims35
A case for a portable electronic device comprising:
- a resilient, flexible frame configured to extend around an outer periphery of the device;
- and
- a rigid back panel configured to cover the back of the device and comprising a front, interior surface and a back, exterior surface, wherein the back panel is either transparent or translucent,
- wherein the frame is overmolded onto the front, interior surface of the back panel;
- and
- wherein the frame is formed from thermoplastic polyurethane.
A case for a portable electronic device comprising:
- a resilient, flexible frame configured to extend around an outer periphery of the device;
- and
- a rigid back panel configured to cover the back of the device and comprising a front, interior surface and a back, exterior surface, wherein the back panel is either transparent or translucent,
- wherein the frame is overmolded onto the front, interior surface of the back panel;
- and
- wherein the back panel is formed from polycarbonate.
A case for a portable electronic device comprising:
- a resilient, flexible frame configured to extend around an outer periphery of the device;
- and
- a rigid back panel configured to cover the back of the device and comprising a front, interior surface and a back, exterior surface, wherein the back panel is either transparent or translucent,
- wherein the frame is overmolded onto the front, interior surface of the back panel;
- and
- wherein the back panel is tinted a florescent color.
A case for a portable electronic device comprising:
- a resilient, flexible frame configured to extend around an outer periphery of the device;
- and
- a rigid back panel configured to cover the back of the device and comprising a front, interior surface and a back, exterior surface, wherein the back panel is either transparent or translucent,
- wherein the frame is overmolded onto the front, interior surface of the back panel;
- and
- wherein the back panel frame comprises a rib positioned on a front surface thereof that is configured for engagement with a slot of the frame.
A case for a portable electronic device comprising:
- a resilient, flexible frame configured to extend around an outer periphery of the device;
- and
- a rigid back panel configured to cover the back of the device and comprising a front, interior surface and a back, exterior surface, wherein the back panel is either transparent or translucent,
- wherein the frame is overmolded onto the front, interior surface of the back panel;
- and
- further comprising at least one button, wherein the button is configured to engage a cutout in the frame, the cutout being positioned to align with a button on the portable electronic device.
A case for a portable electronic device comprising:
- a resilient, flexible frame configured to extend around an outer periphery of the device;
- and
- a rigid back panel configured to cover the back of the device and comprising a front, interior surface and a back, exterior surface, wherein the back panel is either transparent or translucent,
- wherein the frame is overmolded onto the front, interior surface of the back panel;
- and
- wherein the back panel comprises a cavity for sealingly containing one or more materials.
A case for a portable electronic device comprising:
- a resilient, flexible frame configured to extend around an outer periphery of the device;
- and
- a rigid back panel configured to cover the back of the device and comprising a front, interior surface and a back, exterior surface, wherein the back panel is either transparent or translucent,
- wherein the frame is overmolded onto the front, interior surface of the back panel;
- and
- further comprising a recess and an inset shelf surrounding the recess, wherein the recess and inset shelf are formed along a front, interior portion of the back panel.
A case for a portable electronic device comprising:
- a resilient, flexible frame configured to extend around an outer periphery of the device;
- and
- a rigid back panel configured to cover the back of the device and comprising a front, interior surface and a back, exterior surface, wherein the back panel is either transparent or translucent,
- wherein the frame is overmolded onto the front, interior surface of the back panel;
- and
- further comprising a recess formed on a back, exterior portion of the back panel.
A case for an electronic device comprising:
- a back panel comprising a bevel, the bevel being provided along at least a portion of the outer perimeter thereof;
- and
- a frame comprising a plurality of outer sidewalls surrounding a center cutout, the frame overmolded to the back panel,
- wherein the back panel is configured to absorb, internally reflect and re-emit light particles so as to provide unique visual observations when viewing the back panel or bevel thereof.
A back panel for an electronic device case comprising a substantially planar and transparent or translucent panel defining a thickness and an outer perimeter, the panel comprising a bevel provided along at least a portion of the outer perimeter thereof, wherein the back panel is configured to absorb, internally reflect and re-emit ultra-violet light particles in the visible spectrum so as to provide unique visual observations when viewing the back panel or bevel thereof.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.