Ring-shaped cover for portable electronic device
AssigneeApple Inc.
InventorsKurt R. STIEHL, Cameron FRAZIER, Richard P. HOWARTH, Jeremy D. BATAILLOU
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Abstract
An outer cover for an electronic device, such as a portable electronic device, is disclosed. Since portable electronic devices are often portable, they can be damaged, such as scratched, dented, broken, and the like, when transported or used. The outer cover can serve to provide a protective member over part of the housing for the electronic device. The protective member, when placed on the portable electronic device can serve to reduce damage to sides of the portable electronic device. While the outer cover can provide side and/or edge protection, the outer cover need not also provide front or rear protection.
Claims20
A cover for a portable electronic device, the cover comprising:
- a ring surrounding and protecting edges of the electronic device, the ring comprising:
- an actuator configured to actuate a switch of the portable electronic device while the portable electronic device is secured within the cover.
A case for an electronic device, the case comprising:
- a ring having front opening that allows viewing of a front side of the electronic device and a back opening that allows viewing of a back side of the electronic device;
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- an actuator positioned along an side of the ring, the actuator configured to facilitate transfer of user input to actuate a button on the electronic device while the electronic device is secured within the case.
A cover for an electronic device, the cover comprising:
- a ring-shaped band that surrounds a perimeter of the electronic device;
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- an actuator configured to actuate a button of the electronic device, the actuator positioned within the ring-shaped band and including:
- a cap positioned within an opening of the ring-shaped band, and
- a base plate positioned inside the ring-shaped band.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.