Abstract: A hair curler is provided and can include a cap having a central opening and a shield arranged around the central opening. The hair curler can also include a base having an annular collar with a central opening therein and a flange extending radially from the annular collar. The flange can be configured to mate with the shield such that the base and the cap enclose the entrapment area and such that the central opening in the cap can be aligned with the central opening in the base. Related styling assemblies and methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a case for a mobile device with a screen, in which the case has a band arranged to surround the edge of the device, includes supplying a band having a layer of flexible polymer; and in either an insert molding process or in a dual injection process, applying damping material on the layer of the flexible polymer of the band. The damping material has a plurality of integrally formed protrusions projecting inwardly from a substantial portion of the inner periphery of the band to engage with the device. The protrusions are arranged such that, in use there is substantially no contact between the band and the device other than through the protrusion. Further, the protrusions are provided at least in the corner regions of the case.

Abstract: A case for a laptop computer, the case comprising upper and lower shells which are entirely separate from one another. Each shell comprises an outer layer of a first injection moulded polymer and an inner liner of a second injection moulded polymer softer than the first. Each shell defines a cavity having a back surface and upstanding side walls, the cavity being arranged to receive, in use, one half of the laptop computer. The second polymer comprises a plurality of inwardly extending clips which protrude across the cavity from an edge of the side wall furthest from the back surface to, in use, retain the shell on the laptop half.

Abstract: A cover for a mobile device with a screen includes the cover being configured to be pivotally connected a first edge 22 to a body 1 of a case having a generally rectangular shape and configured to receive the mobile device. The cover has a second free edge 19 opposite to the first edge, the cover being positioned in a closed position in which it substantially overlies the body to cover the device. An inner face faces the body in the closed position and an outer face is opposite to inner face. An inner layer 10 of a first generally rigid material is provided towards the inner face and an there is an outer layer 11 of an elastic material. The cover has a fold line 13 parallel to the first and second edges and closer to the first edge than the second edge, the cover being foldable about the fold line so as to be manipulatable into a number of configurations.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a case for a mobile device with a screen, includes using a band having a layer of flexible polymer as an insert mold or in a dual injection process, for applying discrete discontinuous and unconnected damping material on the layer of the flexible polymer of the band. The damping material is softer than the flexible polymer and has a plurality of integrally formed protrusions projecting inwardly from a substantial portion of the inner periphery of the band to engage with the mobile device. The protrusions are arranged such that, in use there is substantially no contact between the band and the device other than through the protrusions.

Abstract: A case for a mobile communications device includes a main body and a cover. The main body defines a cavity to receive the device. The cover includes a cover portion selectively covering the cavity and a connection portion to connect the cover portion to the main body. The cover portion is formed, at least partially, of a flexible sheet. A free edge of the cover portion adjacent to the side wall opposite the connection portion is provided with a tab which is an extension of the flexible sheet material forming a cover portion. A stud fastener is fixed to the tab. Either the top, bottom or one of the side walls of the main body has an opening. When the cover portion is in its closed position, the tab moves so that the stud enters the opening and is resiliently deformed to hold the stud in the opening.

Abstract: A case for a mobile electronic device with a screen on one face and at least one camera on an opposite face. The case comprises a main body having a back wall (1) and upstanding sidewalls to define a cavity for the device. The back wall (1) has an aperture (10) which is aligned with the camera in the device. A recess (11) is formed in the side of the back wall opposite to the side forming the cavity. The recess extending laterally to the aperture and extending only partially through the depth of the back wall. A shutter (14) is snap fitted into the recess (11) and is slidably mounted with respect to the aperture. The shutter is slidable between an open position in which the aperture is uncovered and a closed position in which the aperture is covered. The surface of the shutter (14) facing the cavity is configured to wipe the or each camera as the shutter moves between the open and closed positions.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a case for a mobile electronic device is provided for cases having a generally rectangular shape, two long side walls extending substantially parallel to another, and two short end walls extending substantially parallel to one another between the long side walls. The method includes molding a case portion of a first material of a first hardness forming a substantial portion of the side walls and end walls, and a second material of a second hardness extending around the inner periphery of the first material wherein the first hardness is greater than the second hardness, presenting a strip to an outer periphery of the case portion, applying heat and pressure to a backing layer, and removing the backing strip from which the foil has been removed. The present method is advantageous in that it provides a case with a durable and chemically resistive finish.

Abstract: A case for a mobile device with a screen. The case comprises a band arranged to surround the edge of the device. The band comprises an outer layer of a flexible polymer, an inner layer of damping material and an intermediate layer of a dissipation material between the inner and outer layers. The intermediate layer is the hardest of three layers and the inner layer is the softest.

Abstract: A case for a mobile device with a screen, the case comprising a band arranged to surround the edge of the device. The band comprises a layer of flexible polymer and a layer of a damping material which is softer than the flexible polymer provided within the flexible polymer layer. The damping material has a plurality of integrally formed protrusions projecting inwardly protrusions projecting inwardly from a substantial portion of the inner periphery of the band to engage with the device. The protrusions are provided at least in the corner regions of the case and the protrusions are arranged such that, in normal use there is substantially no contact between the band and the device other than through the protrusions.

Abstract: A case for a mobile communications device includes a main body and a cover. The main body having a generally open front rectangular box shape defining a cavity to receive the device. The cover includes a cover portion arranged to selectively cover the front of the main body over the cavity and a connection portion to connect the cover portion to the main body. The cover portion is formed, at least partially, of a flexible sheet of material. A free edge of the cover portion adjacent to the side wall opposite the connection portion is provided with a tab which is an extension of the flexible sheet material forming the cover portion. A stud fastener is fixed to the tab. Either the top, bottom or one of the side walls of the main body has an opening, in a location adjacent to the tab, when the cover portion is in its closed position.

Abstract: A case for holding portable electronic devices of variable sizes. The case extends around five sides of the device. The case comprising a back panel (1) and four side panels (2) extending away from the back panel. At least one of the side panels comprises a plurality of flexible protrusions (6) extending inwardly at an angle other than 90° from the at least one side panel, the protrusions (6) being capable of deforming inwardly by at least 0.5 mm. The side panels (2) comprise an inwardly facing flexible lip (8) formed at the end of the side panels (2) away from the back panel, the lip being angled towards the back panel (5) of the case.

Abstract: A case for a mobile device with a screen comprises a band arranged to surround the edge of the device. The band comprises a layer of flexible polymer and a layer of a damping material which is softer than the flexible polymer provided within the flexible polymer layer. The damping material has a plurality of integrally formed protrusions projecting inwardly protrusions projecting inwardly from a substantial portion of the inner periphery of the band to engage with the device. The protrusions are provided at least in the corner regions of the case and the protrusions are arranged such that, in normal use there is substantially no contact between the band and the device other than through the protrusions.

Abstract: A case for a mobile device with a screen. The case comprises a band arranged to surround the edge of the device. The band comprises an outer layer of a flexible polymer, an inner layer of damping material and an intermediate layer of a dissipation material between the inner and outer layers. The intermediate layer is the hardest of three layers and the inner layer is the softest.

Abstract: A case for holding portable electronic devices of variable sizes. The case extends around five sides of the device. The case comprising a back panel (1) and four side panels (2) extending away from the back panel. At least one of the side panels comprises a plurality of flexible protrusions (6) extending inwardly at an angle other than 90° from the at least one side panel, the protrusions (6) being capable of deforming inwardly by at least 0.5 mm. The side panels (2) comprise an inwardly facing flexible lip (8) formed at the end of the side panels (2) away from the back panel, the lip being angled towards the back panel (5) of the case.