US 2014/0233167 A1 · HOUSING FOR ENCASING A TABLET COMPUTER

Abstract

An apparatus and a system for housing a device are described. The apparatus includes a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member includes a perimeter portion. The perimeter is defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members and may be configured for engaging a third clasping mechanism, such as a locking comb or wedge feature. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal.

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Dependent claims

A protective encasement for a mobile computing device having a housing defined by a back side, a perimeter, and a front side that includes a touch screen display and a navigation button, the protective housing comprising:

a top member to at least partially cover the mobile computing device, the top member comprising:
a frame having an inside edge spaced apart from an outside edge, the inside edge to frame the touch screen display when the top member at least partially covers the mobile computing device, the outside edge defining an outer perimeter;
a button feature in the frame between the inside edge and the outside edge;
and
a protrusion that extends down from an inner surface of the frame between the inside edge of the frame and the outer perimeter of the frame;
and
a bottom member to mate with the top member, the bottom member comprising:
a inner surface and an outer surface with at least one lens formed therein, the inner surface for receiving at least part of the perimeter or back side of the mobile computing device,
an inner wall extending from the inner surface;
an outer perimeter defining an outer wall, the outer wall being spaced apart from the inner wall;
a first channel formed between the outer wall and the inner wall, the first channel to receive the protrusion of the top member;
a first seal disposed within the first channel to mate with the protrusion of the top member when the top member is mated with the bottom member to seal the first channel.

9 more elements

A protective encasement for a mobile computing device having a housing defined by a back side, a perimeter, and a front side that includes a touch screen display, the mobile computing device further having a control switch, the protective housing comprising:

a top member to at least partially cover the mobile computing device, the top member comprising:
a frame having an inside edge spaced apart from an outside edge, the inside edge to frame the touch screen display when the top member at least partially covers the mobile computing device, the inside edge having a first seal to mate with and seal against the front side of the mobile computing device proximate the touch screen display, the outside edge defining an outer perimeter;
and
a protrusion that extends down from an inner surface of the frame between the inside edge of the frame and the outer perimeter of the frame;
and
a bottom member to mate with the top member, the bottom member comprising:
a inner surface and an outer surface with at least one lens formed therein, the inner surface for receiving at least part of the perimeter or back side of the mobile computing device,
an outer perimeter defining an outer wall;
a second seal disposed along the outer perimeter of the bottom member to mate with the protrusion of the top member when the top member is mated with the bottom member to seal the protective encasement between the top member and the bottom member.

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a top member to at least partially cover the mobile computing device, the top member comprising:
a frame having an inside edge spaced apart from an outside edge, the inside edge to frame the touch screen display when the top member at least partially covers the mobile computing device, the inside edge having a first seal to mate with and seal against the front side of the mobile computing device proximate the touch screen display, the outside edge defining a top outer perimeter;
and
a bottom member to mate with the top member, the bottom member comprising:
a inner surface and an outer surface with at least one lens formed therein, the inner surface for receiving at least part of the perimeter or back side of the mobile computing device;
and
an outer wall defining a bottom outer perimeter;
and
a second seal disposed between the bottom outer perimeter of the bottom member and the top outer perimeter of the top member when the bottom member is mated with the top member to seal the protective encasement between the bottom member and the top member.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Housing for encasing a tablet computer

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Housing for encasing a tablet computer

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