Case for portable electronic devices with internal support

A case for a portable electronic device, the carrying case comprising:

• first and second panels having inner and outer surfaces, the outer surfaces at least partially defining an exterior surface of the case;
• a bottom wall coupled to the first and second panels and configured to allow the first and second panels to pivot relative to one another to transition from a closed position that defines an interior storage compartment for the portable electronic device, to an open position that allows access to the portable electronic device;
• an internal support disposed within the interior storage compartment and including,
• a first internal panel,
• a second internal panel including an upper edge and a lower edge and wherein the second internal panel is secured to the inner surface of the second panel along at least a portion of the upper edge and along at least a portion of the lower edge, and
• a flexible section coupled to the first and second internal panels;
• and
• an elastic member coupled to the first internal panel and the inner surface of the first panel,
• wherein in the open position, the first internal panel, secured second internal panel, and the flexible section restrict pivotal movement of the first and second panels,
• wherein in the closed position, the flexible section and the first and second internal panels are configured to receive the portable electronic device.