One-piece protective case
AssigneeTech-Sessories, Inc.
InventorsScott Wilson, Dustin Brown, Jon Godston, William Welch, John J. Hong
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Abstract
A carrying case for a portable electronic device is disclosed. Generally speaking, the protective case for a portable electronic device comprises a body section having a back surface and upturned sides, and a rim affixed to an edge of the upturned sides of the body sections, the rim defining an open area. Preferably, the body section is comprised of contrasting colors and forms a cavity defined by the back surface and the upturned sides. Further, the body section and the rim are preferably formed of the same material. A second protective section may be used to form a protective shell-like structure about the electronic device.
Claims26
A protective case for a portable electronic device, the case comprising:
- a body section formed of a first material and having a back surface and upturned sides extending from the back surface, the back surface and upturned sides being configured to maintain contact with an outer surface of a the portable electronic device positioned within a cavity defined by the back surface and upturned sides;
- a distinct rim separately formed of a second material and attached to the body section;
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- a bond formed between the first material of the body section and the second material of the rim;
- wherein at least a portion of the distinct rim forms an overhang to the cavity to maintain continuous contact with an the outer surface of the electronic device and facilitate securing of the electronic device positioned within the cavity.
A protective case for a portable electronic device, the case comprising:
- a molded body section formed of a first material and having a back surface and upturned sides extending from the back surface, the back surface and upturned sides being configured to maintain contact with an outer surface of a the portable electronic device positioned within a cavity defined by the back surface and upturned sides;
- an image transferred onto at least a portion of the molded body section including the upturned sides;
- a distinctly molded rim formed of a second material affixed to an edge of at least one of either the back surface and the upturned sides of the body section to mask imperfections at the edge caused by the image being transferred;
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- a bond formed between the first material of the body section and the second material of the rim;
- wherein at least a portion of the rim forms an overhang at a periphery of the cavity to maintain continuous contact with an the outer surface of the electronic device and facilitate securing of the electronic device positioned within the cavity.
A protective case for a portable electronic device having a plurality of first corners, the case comprising:
- a body section formed of a first material having a back surface with upturned sides at least at corners extending from the back surface defining a cavity configured to maintain contact with an outer surface of the portable electronic device, the upturned side being configured to cover a portion of the device;
- a distinct rim, formed of a second material, at least a portion of the rim forming a portion of a periphery of the cavity and providing an overhang to the cavity to facilitate securing of the portable electronic device by maintaining continuous attachment to the portable electronic device held within the cavity;
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- wherein the first material of the body section is bonded to the second material of the rim.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.