# US 2014/0197058 A1 · Padfolio With Rotating Electronic Tablet Case > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0197058 A1 - Document ID: US20140197058A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 13/800,658 - Filed: 2013-03-13 - Published: 2014-07-17 - Earliest claimed: 2013-01-14 - Assignees: Leedsworld, Inc. - Applicants: Leedsworld, Inc. - Inventors: Ryan Alan Huet; Morgan Requel McMullin - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140197058A1 ## CPC - A45C 11/24: Etuis for purposes not covered by a single one of groups A45C11/02 - A45C11/22, A45C11/26, A45C11/32 - A45C11/38 - 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) - A45C 15/00: Purses, bags, luggage or other receptacles covered by groups A45C1/00 - A45C11/00, combined with other {objects or} articles (A45C1/08, A45C3/14, {A45C11/321, A45C13/28} take precedence) - B42F 1/00: Sheets temporarily attached together without perforating; Means therefor - A45C 11/003: {for storing portable computing devices, e.g. laptops, tablets or calculators} - A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS - B42F: SHEETS TEMPORARILY ATTACHED TOGETHER; FILING APPLIANCES; FILE CARDS; INDEXING (reading desks A47B19/00; book rests A47B23/00) ## Abstract An apparatus, such as a padfolio, for carrying an electronic tablet device, the padfolio including front and back covers pivotally attached to each other along an edge and pivotal between open and closed positions; an electronic tablet case rotatably attached to the front cover, the electronic tablet case configured for removably receiving an electronic tablet device, the electronic tablet case rotatable between first and second positions, wherein with the electronic tablet case in the first position, a graphical user interface on an electronic tablet device received within the electronic tablet case faces an inside of the padfolio with the front and back covers in the closed position, and wherein with the electronic tablet case in the second position, a graphical user interface on an electronic tablet device within the electronic tablet case faces an outside of the padfolio with the front and back covers in the closed position. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An apparatus for carrying an electronic tablet device comprising: front and back covers pivotally attached to each other along an edge and pivotal between open and closed positions; an electronic tablet case rotatably attached to the front cover, the electronic tablet case configured for removably receiving an electronic tablet device, the electronic tablet case rotatable between first and second positions, wherein with the electronic tablet case in the first position, a graphical user interface on an electronic tablet device received within the electronic tablet case faces an inside of the apparatus with the front and back covers in the closed position, and wherein with the electronic tablet case in the second position, a graphical user interface on an electronic tablet device within the electronic tablet case faces an outside of the apparatus with the front and back covers in the closed position. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the front cover comprises a frame, and wherein the electronic tablet case is rotatably attached to the frame. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the electronic tablet case includes hinge members attached thereto at opposite ends thereof, the hinge members including pins which are received in oppositely displaced apertures formed in the frame to rotatably attach the electronic tablet case to the frame. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the electronic tablet case is frictionally secured in the first and second positions by cooperating projections and detents formed on the hinge members and the frame. ### Claim 5 (depends on 2) The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the frame includes oppositely disposed tracks, and wherein the electronic tablet case includes oppositely disposed pins at an edge thereof received in the tracks, and wherein the electronic tablet case is rotatable along an axis at the edge defined by the pins, such that the electronic tablet case may be laterally moved along the tracks to rotate the electronic tablet case between the first and second positions. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the front and back covers remain in the closed position while the electronic tablet case is rotated between the first and second positions. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The apparatus of claim 5, wherein electronic tablet case is securable in a third, upright position between the first and second positions. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the electronic tablet case includes a solid back cover and an open front cover, wherein the open front cover allows access to a graphical user interface of an electronic tablet device received in the electronic tablet case. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the apparatus comprises a padfolio. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first and second positions of the electronic tablet case are 180-degrees apart. ### Claim 11 A padfolio for carrying an electronic tablet device comprising: front and back covers pivotally attached to each other along an edge and pivotal between open and closed positions; wherein the front cover includes an electronic tablet case configured for removably receiving an electronic tablet device, the electronic tablet case rotatable between first and second positions, wherein with the electronic tablet case in the first position, a graphical user interface on an electronic tablet device received within the electronic tablet case faces an inside of the padfolio with the front and back covers in the closed position, and wherein with the electronic tablet case in the second position, a graphical user interface on an electronic tablet device within the electronic tablet case faces an outside of the padfolio with the front and back covers in the closed position. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The padfolio according to claim 11, wherein the front cover includes a frame, and wherein the electronic tablet case is rotatably attached to the frame by at least one hinge member. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The padfolio according to claim 12, wherein the electronic tablet case is frictionally secured in the first and second positions by cooperating projections and detents formed on the at least one hinge member and the frame. ### Claim 14 (depends on 12) The padfolio according to claim 12, wherein the electronic tablet case is removably attached to the frame. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The padfolio according to claim 11, wherein the electronic tablet case includes a solid back cover and an open front cover, wherein the open front cover allows access to a graphical user interface of an electronic tablet device received in the electronic tablet case. ### Claim 16 (depends on 11) The padfolio according to claim 11, wherein the first and second positions of the electronic tablet case are 180-degrees apart. ### Claim 17 A padfolio for carrying an electronic tablet device comprising: front and back covers pivotally attached to each other along an edge and pivotal between open and closed positions, wherein the back cover is solid and the front cover comprises a frame; an electronic tablet case rotatably attached to the frame and rotatable between first and second positions, the electronic tablet case configured for removably receiving an electronic tablet device, wherein the electronic tablet case includes a solid back cover and an open front cover, wherein the open front cover allows access to a graphical user interface of an electronic tablet device received in the electronic tablet case, wherein with the electronic tablet case in the first position, the open front cover faces an inside of the padfolio with the front and back covers in the closed position, and wherein with the electronic tablet case in the second position, the open front cover faces an outside of the padfolio with the front and back covers in the closed position. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The padfolio according to claim 17, wherein the electronic tablet case includes hinge members attached thereto at opposite ends thereof, the hinge members including pins which are received in oppositely displaced apertures formed in the frame to rotatably attach the electronic tablet case to the frame. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The padfolio according to claim 18, wherein the electronic tablet case is frictionally secured in the first and second positions by cooperating projections and detents formed on the hinge members and the frame. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) The padfolio according to claim 17, wherein the first and second positions of the electronic tablet case are 180-degrees apart. ### Claim 21 (depends on 17) The padfolio according to claim 17, wherein the electronic tablet case is removably attached to the frame. ### Claim 22 (depends on 17) The padfolio of claim 17, wherein the frame includes oppositely disposed tracks, and wherein the electronic tablet case includes oppositely disposed pins at an edge thereof received in the tracks, and wherein the electronic tablet case is rotatable along an axis at the edge defined by the pins, such that the electronic tablet case may be laterally moved along the tracks to rotate the electronic tablet case between the first and second positions. ### Claim 23 (depends on 22) The padfolio of claim 22, wherein the front and back covers remain in the closed position while the electronic tablet case is rotated between the first and second positions. ### Claim 24 (depends on 22) The apparatus of claim 22, wherein electronic tablet case is securable in a third, upright position between the first and second positions.