Electronic Device Protector

Abstract

The current invention a clear plastic case that will hold electronic devices. The idea is that kids will push the buttons on accident or drop the devices and damage. The case will have a top and a bottom connected by hinges. It will have adjustable clips so that one size of the case will fit many different devices. The top screen material is 100% transparent. The back of the case can have frosted appearance for aesthetic purpose. The devices or gadget should not be operable when they are enclosed in the case. The case makes the device for viewing purposes only.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS (IF ANY)

None.

BACKGROUND

1. Field of the Invention

This invention relates to protector of electronic device and in more particular ones that will be used by children.

2. Description of Prior Art

Anyone with kids knows how much they are attracted to electronics. They see parents on their phones, tablets, etc and they want in on the fun. They know the device is entertaining, bright and loud but they do not understand that it needs to be handled with care. When they have a chance to handle the devices they are immediately attracted to the touch screen. They see mom and dad touching the screen and kids tend to mimic what they see. But what happens next? Whatever video downloaded and started, stops working and then there is usually a crying child and frustrated guardian.

Children seem to always touch the wrong buttons and disrupts the device and what it was showing such as a movie to entertain the child.

There is still room for improvement in the art.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The current invention a clear plastic case that will hold electronic devices such as cell phones, iPod touches, Kindles, or DVD players. The idea is that kids will push the buttons on accident or drop the devices and damage them resulting in crying kids and upset parents and or grandparents. The current invention will secure the device and allow the kids better viewing and the parents more protection of the device and less crying from the kids since they won't accidentally push buttons and lose their shows.

The case will have a top and a bottom connected by hinges. It will have adjustable clips so that one size of the case will fit many different devices. The top screen material is 100% transparent. The back of the case can have frosted appearance for aesthetic purpose. The devices or gadget should not be operable when it is enclosed in the case. The case makes the device for viewing purposes only. The case will provide shock absorption for the device. The case will have rounded edges, so it wouldn't hurt a child. The case is designed so it will not pop-open, when dropped. The devices will fit well inside the case.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Without restricting the full scope of this invention, the preferred form of this invention is illustrated in the following drawings:

FIG. 1 shows the case opened with a device in it;

FIG. 2 shows another view of the case;

FIG. 3 shows the securing latch;

FIG. 4 shows the case closed;

FIG. 5 shows the securing means; and

FIG. 6 shows the back of the case.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

As shown in FIGS. 1 through 6, the current invention is a clear plastic case that will hold electronic devices 100 such as cell phones, iPod touches, Kindles, or DVD players.

The current invention is designed to allow children “hands free” access for viewing. The clear view design of this product adds another layer of protection an electronic device and allows worry free enjoyment for all.

The idea is that kids will push the buttons on accident or drop the devices and damage them resulting in crying kids and upset parents and or grandparents. The current invention will secure the device and allow the kids better viewing and the parents more protection of the device and less crying from the kids since they won't accidentally push buttons and lose their shows.

The case 10 will have a top 20 and a bottom 30 connected by hinges 70. The case 10 will be flat rectangular in shape to match the shape of the devices 100. The hinges 70 are located on the back side of the top 20 and the bottom 30. The case 10 will have rounded edges for safety reasons so that there are no sharp points. The bottom 30 and the top 20 will form a cavity in which the electronic device is placed.

On the front of the bottom 30 will be a closing means such as a closing latch 40 which has an inward pressure with a rounded shape. The top 20 would have the flat latch surface 45 where the latch 40 clips on to to hold the top 20 closed against the bottom 30. The flat latch surface 45 of the top would lay flat against the extended edge 41 of the bottom. The extended edge 41 is extended from the bottom edge so that the flat latch surface 45 will have full contact with the bottom edge for greater stability and security.

In the preferred embodiment, the top 20 is made of a screen material is 100% transparent. The bottom 30 of the case 10 can have frosted appearance for aesthetic purpose.

The devices 100 or gadgets should not be operable when it is enclosed in the case 10. The case 10 makes the device for viewing purposes only. The case 10 will have a plurality of sound holes 60 in the top 20 of the case to allow the sound to flow through the case 10 to the user. In one embodiment, the sound holes 60 can be in the bottom 30.

The case 10 will provide shock absorption for the device 100.

The case 10 have an adjustment means like a set of adjustable clips 50 so that one size of the case 10 will fit many different devices 100. The clips 50, as shown in detail in FIG. 5, are “L” shaped with two parallel elongated pieces with an open end at the bottom and connected at the top with curved extension that extends at a 90 degree angle from the elongated pieces. The outer elongated piece will have an adjustment tab 55 extending outward from the piece. The bottom wall will have a series of wall tabs 35 with wall slots 33 between the wall tabs 35. The bottom 30 will also have four clip slide walls 38 that extend perpendicular to the bottom wall and perpendicular from the bottom 30. The clips 50 are positioned on the slide wall 38 so that the slide wall 38 is between to two elongated sides. The clips 50 are slide left and right on the slide wall 38 so that the curved extension fits against the device 100 to hold it in place. The position is held in place by the adjustment tab 55 of the clip 50 being placed in the wall slot 33 that gives the proper alignment. The distance between the bottom wall and the slide wall 38 is just enough so that the clip 50 is held securely.

In the preferred embodiment, there are four slide walls 38 and clips 50 one at each corner of the bottom 30 of the case 10. The device 100 will be placed in the bottom 30 of the case 10. The clips 50 will be adjusted to secure and hold the device 100 and the top 20 will be closed and latched to secure the top.

As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided. With respect to the above description, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A case to secure an electronic device comprising:

A case having a top and a bottom connected with a plurality of hinges with a closing means with a plurality of adjustment means to secure a device placed in the case.

2. A system according to claim 1 comprising:

Where the closing means is a latch.

3. A system according to claim 1 comprising:

Where the adjustment means are clips.

4. A system according to claim 3 comprising:

Where the clips are “L” with two elongated pieces connected on one side and open on the other with an rounded extension.

5. A system according to claim 4 comprising:

Where one of the elongated pieces has an adjustment tab extending out from it.

6. A system according to claim 5 comprising:

Where bottom has slide bars and the clips are positioned on the slide bars.

7. A system according to claim 6 comprising:

Where bottom has walls and the walls have a plurality of wall tabs that form wall slots.

8. A system according to claim 7 comprising:

Where clips are adjusted by lining up the adjustment tabs with the wall slots.

9. A system according to claim 1 comprising:

Where the case has a plurality of sound holes.

10. A system according to claim 1 comprising:

Where the top of the case is transparent.

11. A system according to claim 1 comprising:

Where the bottom of the case is frosted.