Computing device cover
AssigneeApple Inc.
InventorsSanthana K Balaji, Taylor H Gilbert
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Abstract
A computing device cover that can include a base layer and a split layer, the split layer including a fixed portion attached to the base layer, a rotatable portion, and a rotation member pivotably connecting the rotatable portion to the fixed portion, and a cover layer attached to the split layer and positioned between the base layer and the split layer. The cover layer can include pre-drawn fabric positionable adjacent to the rotation member and a concealed tearable area. The computing device cover is configured to support a computing device in the upright position. To do this, several different embodiments are presented.
Claims19
A computing device cover, comprising:
- a base layer;
- a split layer, comprising:
- a fixed portion attached to the base layer;
- and
- a rotation member pivotably connected to the fixed portion;
- and
- a fabric layer attached to the split layer and positioned between the base layer and the split layer, the fabric layer comprising:
- a pre-drawn fabric positionable adjacent to the rotation member, the pre-drawn fabric comprising a predetermined tension for controlling kinematics of the rotation member relative to the fixed portion.
A computing device case, comprising:
- a first layer;
- a second layer partially attached to the first layer, a portion of the second layer comprising a support portion;
- a set of connection members interspaced within the second layer, the set of connection members being rotatable relative to each other to provide a rotational degree of freedom for the support portion relative to the first layer;
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- a fabric layer positioned between the first layer and the second layer, the fabric layer comprising a tension control region defined by a combination of one or more stiffened areas and one or more flexible areas.
A computing device cover, comprising:
- a back panel removably attachable to a computing device, the back panel comprising:
- a first surface abuttable against the computing device;
- and
- a second surface opposing the first surface;
- an upper panel comprising a hidden surface attached to the second surface;
- a hinge comprising a hinge shape and a hinge position;
- a kickstand rotatably attached to the upper panel via the hinge, the kickstand comprising a kickstand surface abuttable against the second surface;
- a sheet of fabric covering the kickstand surface, the hinge, and the hidden surface, wherein the sheet of fabric visually conceals the hinge shape from an unaided human eye;
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- a stiffener positioned between the hinge and the sheet of fabric, wherein the sheet of fabric at the hinge is shaped to the stiffener.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.