# US 2019/0173511 A1 · Customizable protective case for portable electronic device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2019/0173511 A1 - Document ID: US20190173511A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/268,311 - Filed: 2019-02-05 - Published: 2019-06-06 - Earliest claimed: 2014-11-13 - Assignees: Griffin Technology, Inc. - Applicants: Griffin Technology, LLC - Inventors: Daniel Poon; Evan Reese; Paul Grote - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20190173511A1 ## CPC - H04B 1/3888: Arrangements for carrying or protecting transceivers - A45C 13/002: {Protective covers} - H04M 1/0202: {Portable telephone sets, e.g. cordless phones, mobile phones or bar type handsets (constructional features of telephone transmitters or receivers, e.g. of speakers or microphones H04M1/03)} - H04M 1/04: Supports for telephone transmitters or receivers - H04M 1/185: {Improving the shock resistance of the housing, e.g. by increasing the rigidity} - H04B 2001/3894: {Waterproofing of transmission device} - H04B: TRANSMISSION - A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS - H04M: TELEPHONIC COMMUNICATION (circuits for controlling other apparatus via a telephone cable and not involving telephone switching apparatus G08) ## Abstract A protective case for a portable electronic device includes a rigid plastic frame bonded to a stretchable rubber cover and a back panel insert that can be removably inserted into a pocket in the rear of the stretchable rubber cover and plastic frame. To position a device in the case, the device is simply inserted into the front opening of the rigid plastic frame and stretchable rubber cover such that the edges of the stretchable cover stretch over the device and secure the device in the case. A variety of different removable back panels allow the stand to be easily reconfigured to include a stand for the device case, a pocket adapted to hold payment cards, a folding style wallet, a mirror or a fabric covering. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A protective case for a portable electronic device, the protective case comprising: a bumper having a cover component and a frame component that are bounded with each other to form a front opening and a rear opening and configured to surround a perimeter of a portable electronic device; and a back panel configured to be removably inserted into the rear opening, wherein the back panel further comprises a pocket adapted to hold payment cards, and wherein the back panel further comprises a protrusion in the pocket that applies pressure to any payment cards placed in the pocket. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The protective case of claim 1, wherein the back panel further comprises a lip and locking tabs positioned around an outer perimeter of the back panel that are configured to mate with corresponding surface and cavities positioned around the inner edge of the rear opening of the bumper. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The protective case of claim 1, wherein the portable electronic device can be positioned and held in the bumper by inserting the portable electronic device into the front opening such that edges of the cover component stretch over the portable electronic device and secure the device in the bumper. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The protective case of claim 1, wherein the frame component is made of plastic, and wherein the cover component is made of rubber. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The protective case of claim 1, wherein the cover component further comprises one or more slits, and wherein the frame component further comprises one or more raised bumpers configured to extend through the one or more slits of the cover component. ### Claim 6 A protective case for a portable electronic device, the protective case comprising: a bumper having a cover component and a frame component that are bounded with each other to form a front opening and a rear opening and configured to surround a perimeter of a portable electronic device; and a solid back panel configured to be removably inserted into the rear opening, wherein the back panel can be replaced by an alternative back panel having a different design or surface, and wherein the alternative back panel comprises a recessed plastic surface and channel adapted to receive a fabric. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The protective case of claim 6, wherein the back panel further comprises a lip and locking tabs positioned around an outer perimeter of the back panel that are configured to mate with corresponding surface and cavities positioned around the inner edge of the rear opening of the bumper. ### Claim 8 (depends on 6) The protective case of claim 6, wherein the portable electronic device can be positioned and held in the bumper by inserting the portable electronic device into the front opening such that edges of the cover component stretch over the portable electronic device and secure the device in the bumper. ### Claim 9 (depends on 6) The protective case of claim 6, wherein the frame component is made of plastic, and wherein the cover component is made of rubber. ### Claim 10 (depends on 6) The protective case of claim 6, wherein the cover component further comprises one or more slits, and wherein the frame component further comprises one or more raised bumpers configured to extend through the one or more slits of the cover component. ### Claim 11 A protective case for a portable electronic device, the protective case comprising: a bumper having a cover component and a frame component that are bounded with each other to form a front opening and a rear opening and configured to surround a perimeter of a portable electronic device; and a back panel configured to be removably inserted into the rear opening, wherein the back panel further comprises a folding style wallet. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The protective case of claim 11, wherein the back panel further comprises a lip and locking tabs positioned around an outer perimeter of the back panel that are configured to mate with corresponding surface and cavities positioned around the inner edge of the rear opening of the bumper. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The protective case of claim 11, wherein the back panel comprises a back panel insert. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The protective case of claim 12, wherein the back panel insert includes a fold open wallet portion with a pocket and a latch. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The protective case of claim 13, wherein the latch is a magnet. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) The protective case of claim 13, wherein the wallet portion can be folded to form a stand. ### Claim 16 (depends on 11) The protective case of claim 11, wherein the portable electronic device can be positioned and held in the bumper by inserting the portable electronic device into the front opening such that edges of the cover component stretch over the portable electronic device and secure the device in the bumper. ### Claim 17 (depends on 11) The protective case of claim 11, wherein the frame component is made of plastic, and wherein the cover component is made of rubber. ### Claim 18 (depends on 11) The protective case of claim 11, wherein the cover component further comprises one or more slits, and wherein the frame component further comprises one or more raised bumpers configured to extend through the one or more slits of the cover component.