Abstract: A mobile device case comprising separate inner and outer layers, wherein the inner layer comprises a flexible form-fit bumper that protects an electronic device installed therein without significantly covering the front and back of the device, and wherein the outer layer comprises a form-fit shell that interfaces with the inner bumper and extends on at least one face of the device excluding the front of the device.

Abstract: A ruggedized case having a main cover to be fitted closely over a hand-held electronic device is tub-shaped and is open on one side thereof for receiving the device therein. The main cover includes a rigid tub and resilient portions on the inside and outside of the tub. A substantially rigid screen protector is provided for protecting the display and is closely fitted over a front face of the hand-held electronic device and is closely fitted within the ruggedized main cover and held firmly therein. Thus, resilient material is placed closely against the hand-held electronic device, the rigid protective portion is closely against the inner soft cushioning, and an outer layer of soft cushioning material is closely against the rigid protective portion. The rigid protective panel is sandwiched between elements of soft, cushioning material. This composite, cushion-first construction provides superior protection against mechanical shock.