MOBILE CASE
This invention is about a mobile case that can be used both as a carrying case and as a device stand. As a carrying case, it can be used to carry the device and device accessories. The same case can be opened and placed on the table upside down with the flap opened to the outside as shown in FIG. 1 and can be used as a device stand. The case will have ridges on the flap to keep the handheld from sliding down and recess on the case to keep it from sliding side ways.
This invention relates to a mobile case.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThis invention relates to a mobile case that can be used as a device stand. Electronic devices are becoming smaller and more mobile. Cell phones, Smartphones, PDAs, BlackBerrys and Tablet PCs are now replacing most of the applications of desktop PCs. Writing emails, entering data in to a database, listening to music and watching videos on these mobile devices are now a common tasks for mobile users. To support these features, there are many kinds of peripherals such as keyboards and barcode scanners that can be attached to mobile devices. To type on a keyboard that is attached to these mobile devices or to watch videos on a stand is needed.
My invention provides the ability to use one product both as a caring case and as a stand.
It is therefore an object of the invention to use mobile case as a device stand.
It is another object of the invention to use a flap of a case as a bottom of a stand.
It is another object of the invention to use one or more ridges on a flap to support different viewing angles and different device sizes.
It is another object of the invention to use a recess on a side of a case to prevent devices from sliding sideways.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONA mobile case can be used as a carrying pouch or a device stand. As a carrying pouch, it can be used to carry the device and accessories such as external keyboard and charger. When the case is opened and placed on the table upside down with the flap opened to the outside as shown in
A complete understanding of the present invention may be obtained by reference to the accompanying drawings, when considered in conjunction with the subsequent, detailed description, in which:
For purposes of clarity and brevity, like elements and components will bear the same designations and numbering throughout the Figures.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTSince other modifications and changes varied to fit particular operating requirements and environments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, the invention is not considered limited to the example chosen for purposes of disclosure, and covers all changes and modifications which do not constitute departures from the true spirit and scope of this invention.
Claims
1. A mobile case that can be used as a device stand, comprising of:
- a flap, to close and secure the case when it is used as a carrying case and to use it as a bottom support when it is used as a stand;
- ridges, to support different viewing angles and different device sizes;
- a recess, to prevent the device from sliding sideways; and
- a gusset, to keep the two sides of the case from opening all the way when it is used as a stand.
Type: Application
Filed: Dec 22, 2006
Publication Date: Jun 26, 2008
Inventor: Clifton Broumand (Hyattsville, MD)
Application Number: 11/615,458
International Classification: A45C 15/00 (20060101);