Protective case for a mobile device and sound amplification feature thereof

A protective case for a mobile device having an internal speaker comprising:

• a body that is configured to receive and be removably coupled to the mobile device such that the body lies over select portions of the mobile device for protection thereof, the body having a floor that faces a rear of the mobile device and an upstanding peripheral wall structure for placement against sides and ends of the mobile device, wherein at least one portion of the upstanding peripheral wall is for placement adjacent the internal speaker;
• at least one structure that extends outwardly from the floor and is elevated relative thereto for providing a platform to support the mobile device and to define a sound amplification space that is at least partially positioned below the mobile device when the mobile device is inserted and is configured to amplify sound emitted from the internal speaker of the mobile device, wherein the at least one portion of the upstanding peripheral wall defining a space that communicates with the sound amplification space and is configured to direct the sound emitted from the speaker to the sound amplification space;
• and
• at least one opening formed in the body, the at least one opening being open to an exterior and in communication with the sound amplification space so as to provide an outlet for the amplified sound.