For Pocket Or Personal Use Patents (Class 206/37)
  • Publication number: 20150041244
    Abstract: A tablet holder includes a holding frame and fasteners at corner regions of the holding frame by which a variety of tablets of differing size can be secured to the holding frame. The fasteners include straps for passing over the corner regions of the tablet. A number of selectable anchor points are provided at the holding frame corner regions from which the straps can extend, each being selectable depending on the dimensions of the tablet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Applicant: Rackel Industries Limited
    Inventor: Raymond Hoi-Yan Kam
  • Publication number: 20150041340
    Abstract: A protective jacket or sleeve for data storage cards. The jacket includes a planar body having an open side edge leading into an interior space for accommodating and protecting a data storage card, such as a debit or credit card. The jacket is constructed from a flexible, clear or transparent non-ferromagnetic or non-magnetically attractive sheet of material configured to allow passage/transmission of magnetic signals from the data storage card to a data storage card reader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: Tristan Greenwalt, Angela Greenwalt
  • Patent number: 8950639
    Abstract: A pencil or pen holder pocket liner having a replaceable main body that is impervious to ink and is fitted with a customizable front portion that hangs outside the pocket and joins with the replaceable pocket liner by means of a slide tab that inserts into a slot in the replaceable pocket liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Inventor: Sandra B Moss
  • Publication number: 20150014189
    Abstract: Provided are case assemblies and locators and apparatuses for the protection and ready location of handheld electronic devices and other objects. The apparatus includes a case assembly and a locator. The case assembly includes a case for housing a handheld electronic device, a mounting device for moving the handheld electronic device between different positions with respect to the case, and a connector for engaging the case with the locator. The locator is configured for removably hanging on an edge of a purse, backpack, briefcase or bag. The locator includes a means for selectively engaging the connector of the case assembly and/or other objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventor: Sandra Stein
  • Publication number: 20150014188
    Abstract: Provided a case having interchangeable parts that are coupled together to provide a protective casing for an electronic device, such as a smartphone. The case parts may comprise a first rim, a second rim and a material, such as a flexible material, to extend across a surface of the portable electronic device. The first rim includes one or more protrusions to extend through corresponding one or more openings of the material to extend the material across at least a side portion of the first rim between the first rim and the second rim. In further embodiments, the material may comprise a flexible material may be formed of a composite material comprising at least one mesh material and an additional layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Sam PYO, Hong Lip YOW
  • Publication number: 20150008146
    Abstract: Hold My Electronic Tablet accessory provides people with a convenient way to manage their electronic tablet or other device, hands-free. The accessory can be used standing, walking, sitting, or lying down. A person could comfortably use the electronic tablet in bed with secure positioning. The electronic tablet holder would prevent hand and wrist strain and/or cramps from prolonged grasping of the edges. While using the accessory, it would be easier to access the touch screen. The best position for viewing could be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventor: Harvey Nash
  • Publication number: 20150001104
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a case having a shock absorbing structure for an electronic device which includes a protective shell, a side enclosure frame, and a shock absorbing block. The shock absorbing block is constructed to have a plurality of recesses formed on the side wall of the protective shell such that adjacent recesses are separated by a partition. The recesses are rectangular and the plurality of recesses has a continuous unitary construction along lower part of the four sides of the protective shell. In addition, the side enclosure frame includes an upper protrusion and a lower protrusion, formed on an inner-facing surface of the side enclosure frame. The side wall of the protective shell includes an upper cavity and a lower cavity. The upper protrusion fits within the upper cavity and the lower protrusion fits within the lower cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventor: Dae-Young KIM
  • Patent number: 8919629
    Abstract: A belt mountable tool lanyard device includes an enclosure having diametrically opposed first and second openings, a plurality of internal dividers within the enclosure forming a plurality of lanyard device chambers wherein each chamber has at least one chamber opening that faces in the same direction as one of the first and second openings and wherein at least one of the plurality of chambers has a second chamber opening diametrically opposed to the one chamber opening forming a belt receiving loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Inventors: Darrell A. Moreau, Andre W. Moreau
  • Publication number: 20140360892
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective case, in particular a waterproof case for electronic device. The waterproof case comprises a front cover, a back cover, a first sealing plug and a second sealing plug, wherein the front cover is provided with a transparent sheet, a frame and a bottom wrap, and the back cover at least has an open end and a blind end. The good sealing and waterproof performance for the case can be achieved by the close fit between the waterproof strip and groove disposed at both sides' edges of the back cover and the front cover, and the outer locking shell. Moreover, the back cover, the front cover and the outer locking shell can be made of inexpensive material that makes the present invention easy to be manufactured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventor: Alan Nathan Lin
  • Publication number: 20140360893
    Abstract: A protective case and mounting system for a handheld electronic device is provided. The protective case can include a removable mounting system comprised of an interlocking member and a plurality of mounting bases. The protective case may further include a non-slip member to prevent the device from slipping on a surface and a magnet for attaching the device to a magnetic surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Applicant: ROKFORM LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Whitten, Bernhard Leitner, Craig Erion
  • Publication number: 20140353178
    Abstract: A waterproof case for an electronic device is provided. The waterproof case includes: a body; a door coupled to the body, and opening and closing the body while pivotally rotating; an elastic member disposed in the body and applying elastic force to the electronic device; and a double locking unit which locks the door twice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventor: JUSTIN CHIWON KIM
  • Publication number: 20140353179
    Abstract: A waterproof case for an electronic device is provided. The waterproof case includes: a body; a door coupled to the body, and opening and closing the body while pivotally rotating; an elastic member disposed in the body and applying elastic force to the electronic device; and a double locking unit which locks the door twice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventor: Justin Chiwon Kim
  • Publication number: 20140339104
    Abstract: A waterproof protective case can include a front portion with a cavity configured to receive a personal electronic device and a back portion configured to attach to the front portion to form the protective case. The back portion can include an overmolded gasket or a form-in-place gasket extending around a perimeter of the back portion. The front portion can include a mating surface extending around a perimeter of the cavity. The mating surface of the front portion can be configured to seal against a flexible sealing surface of the gasket when the back portion is attached to the front portion to provide a liquid-tight seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Inventor: Cameron D. Magness
  • Publication number: 20140332417
    Abstract: A protective case can include a removable screen protector that is reusable and easily interchangeable by hand. In one example, the protective case can be part of a kit that includes a plurality of removable screen protectors, and the removable screen protectors can each have special attributes that allow a user to quickly and easily modify the attributes of the protective case by simply exchanging a first removable screen protector with a second removable screen protector. In this way, the user can quickly and easily modify the attributes of the protective case to better align with practical considerations of the user's environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2013
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey C. Wicks, Carlton R. Lay, William L. DeMarco, James M. Hendrix, Jamie L. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20140318993
    Abstract: A device is described for carrying an item inside a wallet or other carrying cases. The device includes a base which can be inserted into a slot, a pocket or a compartment of a wallet or a carrying case. A peripheral edge of the base has a protruding part which snap fits or slip fits into and removes out of a pocket, pouch-like receptacle, compartment or cavity of a holder. An item, such as a pen, pencil, stylus, highlighter, eyeliner, nail file, flashlight, for example, can then fit inside the holder to be held inside a slot, pocket or compartment of a wallet or a carrying case. The holder of the device can be attached or fastened to the base through a variety of different attachments, including for example, rivets, loops, clips, clamps, ball joints, and hinges/slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventor: DAICHI L NAKAGAWA
  • Publication number: 20140318994
    Abstract: A portable electronic device equipped with a protective cover is provided. The portable electronic device includes a protective cover that is equipped with a reflector having a light reflection characteristic, a proximity sensor that is equipped with a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and that is configured to generate a sensing signal based on an amount of light that the light receiving unit receives in response to light emitted from the light emitting unit, and a controller that is provided with the sensing signal generated from the proximity sensor and that is configured to determine whether the protective cover is open or closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Jun-Hui LEE, Chul-Woo JIN, Gwang-Hui LEE, In-Kyu CHOI
  • Patent number: 8863793
    Abstract: The current invention comprises a mechanical enclosure capable of unifying a plurality of individual personal organization devices into one interchangeable platform. The apparatus maintains high spatial efficiency by use of materials and geometry allowing miscellaneous items to be carried in single compact space, while also allowing for convenient attachment and removal of modular elements for a variety of applications and uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Inventor: Micah Black
  • Publication number: 20140305813
    Abstract: An ergonomic case for a smartphone features contoured finger grips at appropriate locations around the outside surface, in a pattern that provides a comfortable and ergonomic grip for a hand. Specifically, three or four finger indentations are provided in the position of use in voice calling mode. The finger indentations may be located on either side, depending on whether the particular embodiment is intended for right or left-handed users. An additional thumb indentation may optionally be provided on the opposite side. The finger indentations and thumb indentations are used to hold the smartphone, to provide a more comfortable and secure grip for the fingers, and may include ridges or another high-friction surface in the indentations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventor: Andrew Philip Thompson
  • Publication number: 20140299488
    Abstract: A protective case (1) for electronic devices (5) having a slidable and pivotally attached lid (2) on a raised rear portion (13) of the protective case that covers a storage compartment (2). An attachment accessory (4), such as a finger grip (27) is located on a rear surface (23) of the lid. The lid may be flipped over to reveal a smooth front surface (22) for when an individual wants to carry the protective case and electronic device in his or her pocket or to reveal the rear surface and attachment accessory for attaching the protective case to the individual's fingers or to a flat surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventor: McCurdy P. Andrew
  • Publication number: 20140291173
    Abstract: A cover member to be attached to an electronic device formed into a rectangular parallelepiped-like shape, and including a display section in at least one surface of the rectangular parallelepiped comprises a flat plate-like main cover configured to cover the surface of the electronic device, the surface including the display section formed therein, holding parts provided on both side surfaces of the main cover, and configured to hold the electronic device between the holding parts and the main cover; and an upper cover, and a lower cover provided on both end faces of the main cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: Toshiba Kikai Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Mitsunori Kokubo, Toru SUZUKI
  • Publication number: 20140291172
    Abstract: The invention described is for a book like or portfolio style cover or case for a portable, hand held electronic device. This cover includes a notch that allows the user to more easily hold the electronic device while attached to the cover. A notch is located on at least one side provides space for the user's hand so that the electronic device rests between the user's thumb and fingers in a natural position with the fingers behind the cover so that the device can be cradled in the hand. More particularly, the cover can have front and back panels joined by a hinge into which the notch extends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: David Marrell Rogers
  • Publication number: 20140284226
    Abstract: A protecting device for an electronic device is provided. The protecting device includes a first main body and a second main body. The first main body has a closed receiver coil for receiving electric power from a wireless power transmission device. The second main body is connected with the first main body, and slidable and swingable relative to the first main body. After the electronic device is stored in the protecting device, the second main body may be slid and swung relative to the first main body in order to expose a connecting port of the electronic device. Consequently, a connecting wire may be plugged into the connecting port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Primax Electronics Ltd.
    Inventor: Chih Hung Chen
  • Publication number: 20140262933
    Abstract: A case for universally accommodating each of a plurality of electronic devices. The case may include a universal attachment support having a plurality of flexible bracing arms each flexible between at least a first unstretched configuration and a second stretched position, wherein by the ability to stretch anywhere between the first and second positions, the bracing arms are suitably configured to removably secure, generally adjacent the universal attachment support, any one of a plurality of electronic devices of varying sizes. The bracing arms may, for example, be comprised of an elastic or rubber material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Keith Lockwood
  • Publication number: 20140262848
    Abstract: A protective case can be used with a mobile device having front and back surfaces and side surfaces extending between the front and back surfaces, including a top side, a bottom side, a right side, and a left side, the mobile device having a screen on the front surface. The protective case can include a shell configured to engage and substantially surround at least three of the surfaces of the mobile device and preferably all or nearly all surfaces of the mobile device while still capable of allowing the user to functionally interact with biometric sensor (such as a fingerprint sensor) and/or not interfere with the intended functionality of the proximity sensors of the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Incipio Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Andy Fathollahi, Timothy Alan Hemesath, Kitty Yu-Ling Yung, Carlos Del Toro
  • Publication number: 20140262847
    Abstract: A water-resistant casing for a portable electronic device is provided. The water-resistant casing may include a bottom cover. The bottom cover may include a first water-sealing structure coupled to the bottom cover and configured to provide water resistance. The water-resistant casing may also include at least one frame configured to be detachably coupled to the bottom cover. The at least one frame may include a second water-sealing structure configured to correspond to the first water-sealing structure. The water-resistant casing may further include a water-resistant film coupled to the at least one frame, and configured to enable a user to operate the portable electronic device through the water-resistant film. The water-resistant casing may further include an impact-absorbing seal configured to provide water resistance and impact absorption. The water-resistant casing may further include a mounting structure configured to enable mounting of the portable electronic device to another object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: The Joy Factory, Inc.
    Inventor: Sampson Yang
  • Publication number: 20140263487
    Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a device for concurrently holding, displaying and transporting a combination of complementary devices, including one or more portable electronic devices with a water-type beverage bottle or arm holder and the modification of bottles such that on-screen touch operations with the device are readily made even when the device is attached to the body. Another embodiment is a water-type beverage bottle modified to contain internal baffles and attachment mechanisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Scott A. Conwell
  • Publication number: 20140262849
    Abstract: Provided herein are ergonomic impact damage resistant protector devices, and methods of use thereof. The protector devices are configured to be adapted to the edges, corners and/or boundary regions of an article having defined edges, boundaries and/or corners. Particularly, the disclosure is directed to impact damage resistant protector devices positioned substantially at boundaries, edges and corners of an article whereby the adaptation of the protector devices onto the article will effectively serve as a shock absorber and/or impact diffuser thereby preventing external impact forces from being transmitted internally to the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MAV IP LLC
    Inventors: Alexander James Karp, Michael Anthony Ishibashi Chapp, Victor Anh Chung
  • Publication number: 20140251368
    Abstract: A protective case for a personal electronic device can include a compartment configured to receive and store an item such as, for example, a credit card, identification card, SIM card, memory card, keys, cosmetics, or cash. The compartment can be a waterproof compartment designed to protect the contents of the compartment from damage in situations where the protective case is exposed to liquids. In some examples, the compartment can include or be configured to receive and store cosmetics, cosmetic tools, or a mirror, and can eliminate the need to carry a separate compact. In some examples, the compartment can include an ejection mechanism configured to eject a credit or identification card from the compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: REBECCA LAWSON, JONATHAN B. RAYESKI, LARRY HOLMES, WILLIAM T. SMITH, FLOYD BINDER, JOHN P. FITZGERALD, LUCAS B. WELLER, HSIAO LU SUN, KEVIN W. WITTER, SHANSHAN LI
  • Publication number: 20140246339
    Abstract: A mobile device jacket includes a front lid configured to rest on a front surface of the mobile device, such as a mobile phone and having a circumferential edge, a back cover configured to rest on a back surface of the mobile device and having a circumferential edge, and a rim configured to surround the circumferential edges of the front lid and the back cover resting on the mobile device and seal all parts of the mobile phone in a shock-resistant and waterproof manner. A water-proof material extending from the front lid seals openings of the mobile device when the jacket is assembled and a switch cover of the back cover permit activation of switches or buttons. The front lid may be removed to provide a shock-resistant but non-waterproof jacket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: MARWARE INC., DBA MARBLUE
    Inventors: CHANSEOL CHUNG, EDWARD MARTIN, PETER SOLOMON
  • Publication number: 20140231276
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for a mobile device case, especially wherein a strap is attached to the rear of a mobile device case in a determined shape, so that a user securely supports a mobile device. To achieve this, there is provided the apparatus for a mobile device case which includes a case that covers at least one side of a mobile device in a circumferential direction to be coupled thereto, and a fixing means that is coupled to the case to fix a strap for supporting a user's fingers at two points on edges of the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2012
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventor: Jun Yeop Jung
  • Publication number: 20140233181
    Abstract: A protective case is provided which is configured for a removable engagement with an electronic device such as a smartphone or pad computer. The case may have an auxiliary power source mounted thereon to increase electronic power reserves of the electronic device, or a supplemental antenna which increases the gain of the device antenna when the case is in operable removable engagement with the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Donn K. Harms, Patrick Hussey
  • Publication number: 20140224675
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: CASE-MATE, INC.
    Inventor: Garrett Paul SIMMER
  • Publication number: 20140224676
    Abstract: A protective cover having a front cover, a rear cover including a middle rear cover, an exterior rear cover, and a folding portion that connects the middle rear cover to the exterior rear cover, an articulable back that connects the rear cover to the front cover, a holding member that is attached to an inner surface of the exterior rear cover and not attached to the middle rear cover for securing the electronic device to the protective cover, and a battery attached to the middle rear cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: M-EDGE ACCESSORIES, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Ryan Ashley, Patrick Mish, James Ward, Christopher Richard Helman, Jonathan David McCune
  • Publication number: 20140216953
    Abstract: A protective cover for a portable electronic device includes a main body and a plurality of cushioning structures. The main body is configured to receive the portable electronic device. Each cushioning structure includes an elastic body protruding from the main body and a clearance defined between the main body and the elastic body. The elastic body is deformed toward the clearance when the elastic body is impacted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: CHIUN MAI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: HO-CHYUAN SU, TZU-CHENG YU
  • Publication number: 20140216952
    Abstract: A waterproof hermetically-sealed electronic product protection device includes a body and at least a covering element. The body has a receiving space and at least an opening in communication with the receiving space. The body has a positioning section at the periphery of the at least an opening. The at least a covering element has a protective portion and an engaging portion circumferentially disposed at the periphery of the protective portion. The engaging portion is engaged with the positioning section of the body, such that the at least a covering element covers the at least an opening, and the receiving space is airtight. Hence, not only is the engaging portion engaged with and fixed to the positioning section, but the receiving space is also waterproof and airtight to thereby provide electronic product protection and enable users to operate an electronic product with the protective portion directly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventor: Hui-Hu LIANG
  • Publication number: 20140202885
    Abstract: A portable case for a tablet includes a back and an opposed windowed front, opposed first and second ends, and opposed first and second sides which together define a receiving area for receiving and containing a tablet, as for carrying or safekeeping, so as to juxtapose the touchscreen with the windowed front to permit the viewing and the touching of the touchscreen in the operation of the tablet at the windowed front. The back is formed with a first length of elasticized material for suspending the portable case in a direction from the first end of the portable case, and a second length of elasticized material for suspending the portable case in a direction from the first side of the portable case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Inventor: Joel G. Bell
  • Publication number: 20140190841
    Abstract: A personal communication device holder includes: a first housing component including a tubular data signal blocking body having a capped end and a male mating end; a second housing component including a tubular data signal blocking body having a capped end and a female mating end sized to receive the male mating end of the first housing component; a first liner material disposed on an inner surface of the first housing so as to leave an outer surface of the data signal blocking material of the male mating end exposed; a second liner material disposed on an inner surface of the second housing so as to leave an inner surface of the data signal blocking material of the female mating end exposed; and a data signal blocking gasket positioned between the exposed outer surface of the male mating end and the exposed inner surface of the female mating end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventor: Michael J. Nash
  • Publication number: 20140190842
    Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device includes a cover and a back plate that are hingedly coupled to one another. The cover has a locking plate hingedly coupled to the top of the cover. A latching mechanism is disposed on the top of the back plate. The locking plate is configured to rotate over the cover and back plate and be engaged by the latching mechanism, locking the cover and back plate together. Furthermore, a portable electronic device is configured to be enclosed by the cover and the back plate, which provide protection for the portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: MATTEL, INC.
    Inventors: Ross RUMFOLA, III, Daniel J. DAMON, Jared P. PARDI, Donald W. STUCKE, JR.
  • Publication number: 20140193017
    Abstract: A portable audio device has a gate member that is spring activated to allow for attachment to other articles. The spring-activated gate member is integrated within the portable audio device. The portable audio device includes a receiver and transmitter for communication of wireless data. When the receiver receives audio signals, they may be outputted to a speaker that is part of the portable audio device. The portable audio device includes a waterproof portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: inMusic Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Wendy FORTIN
  • Publication number: 20140190843
    Abstract: A protective case for a portable electronic device includes a top and a bottom that define an interior configured to receive a portable electronic device. The top and bottom are hingedly coupled to one another along at least one side and removably coupled together by a latch along another side, opposite the hinged side. The latch includes two actuators and in order to open the protective case, both actuators must be actuated simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Ross RUMFOLA, III, Daniel J. DAMON, Jared P. PARDI, Donald W. STUCKE, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8770402
    Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device is provided, which includes a backing and a sidewall section, where the sidewall section has four sides and is coupled to the backing such that a cavity is formed when the backing and the sidewall section are attached. The protective case also includes a geometry seal located inside of the cavity, where the geometry seal is configured to form a lower waterproof seal with the sidewall section and the backing. Furthermore, the protective case also includes a top section, which forms an upper waterproof seal with the sidewall section and the geometry seal, thereby allowing the protective case to provide a waterproof seal around the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Iceberg Commerce Inc.
    Inventors: Brooks Bergreen, David Keddie Brown
  • Publication number: 20140183066
    Abstract: A cover for a mobile telephone, such as a smartphone, is provided. The cover includes a front board, a back board, and a spine that hingedly attaches to the front board and the back board. These three components cooperate to cover three sides of the mobile telephone. A cradle assembly affixed to the interior surface of the back board releasably grips the mobile telephone. A flap is hingedly attached to the front board and provides attachment means for removably attaching the flap to an exposed portion of the mobile telephone. The attachment means may optionally be magnetic, and attach to a magnetic portion of the mobile telephone. A portion of the flap material may be slip-resistant to permit the cover to assume a stable, inclined configuration in which a portion of the weight of the mobile telephone on the flap material prevents slippage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Graphique de France, Ltd.
    Inventor: Jean-Jacques Toulotte
  • Publication number: 20140183065
    Abstract: A cover for a mobile telephone, such as a smartphone, is provided. The cover includes a front board, a back board, and a spine that hingedly attaches to the front board and the back board. These three components cooperate to cover three sides of the mobile telephone. A cradle assembly affixed to the interior surface of the back board releasably grips the mobile telephone. A flap is hingedly attached to the front board and provides attachment means for removably attaching the flap to an exposed portion of the mobile telephone. The attachment means may optionally be magnetic, and attach to a magnetic portion of the mobile telephone. A portion of the flap material may be slip-resistant to permit the cover to assume a stable, inclined configuration in which a portion of the weight of the mobile telephone on the flap material prevents slippage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Graphique de France, Ltd.
    Inventor: Jean-Jacques Toulotte
  • Publication number: 20140183067
    Abstract: A protective enclosure adapted to hold a touch screen device and allow operation of both the touch screen and actuators on a side of the device, the enclosure formed of a tray having a rim surrounding an interior device seating surface; a lid having a rim corresponding to the rim of the tray and surrounding a window aperture; a protective membrane having a transparent membrane forming an interior window positioned in the viewing aperture of the lid, and a continuous pliable seal adapted to be compressible between the corresponding rims of the lid and the tray; and a mechanism for clamping the rim of the lid and the rim of the tray with the pliable seal forming a continuous seal therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventor: JEFFREY D. CARNEVALI
  • Publication number: 20140183064
    Abstract: A protecting case for protecting an electronic device includes a hollow main body. The electronic device is received in the main body. The main body is filled with gas having a density less than a density of air, to make the main body and the electronic device suspend in air while received in the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FU TAI HUA INDUSTRY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: HAI-QIAN GE
  • Publication number: 20140185204
    Abstract: A protecting case for protecting an electronic device from external impact includes a hollow main body filled with water and a number of buffering modules received in the main body. The electronic device is received in the main body. The buffering modules are deformed to release active metal powder into the water when the main body falls to the ground. The active metal powder is a chemical that reacts with water to generate hydrogen gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., FU TAI HUA INDUSTRY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: HAI-QIAN GE
  • Publication number: 20140185206
    Abstract: Disclosed is a cover device for a portable electronic device that includes a cover unit that covers a screen of a display unit of the portable electronic device in such a manner that at least a portion of the screen remains exposed. When the portable electronic device is covered, the cover unit is connected with the portable electronic device such that information displayed on the screen of the display unit is displayed at a position corresponding to the at least a position of the screen that remains exposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Han KIM, Won-Kyu SUNG
  • Publication number: 20140174958
    Abstract: A biometric monitoring device and multiple carrying cases for same are provided. In some implementations, the case may be made from a flexible viscoelastic material and the biometric monitoring device may be slipped into a receptacle in the case through an opening in the case; the opening may become distended during the insertion of the biometric monitoring device. In some implementations, the case may feature a display window that, in combination with materials of the biometric monitoring device, may mask a display of the biometric monitoring device from view when the display is off and may allow the display to be seen when the display is displaying content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Fitbit, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Manuel Martinez, Michael Hans Berlinger, Keeline Burdick Wilcox, Michael Joseph Francisco, Andrew Cole Axley, James Park, Eric Nathan Friedman, Shelten Gee Jao Yuen
  • Publication number: 20140174959
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a case for electronic apparatus comprising a body, the said body comprises a cavity adapted for receiving an electronic apparatus, an aperture adapted for being connected with the said cavity is arranged on a side of the said body, the said body comprises a magnetic member adapted for mounting the said electronic apparatus inside the said body, the said body further comprises a lock releasing device adapted for dismounting the said electronic apparatus from the said magnetic member, the said lock releasing device comprises a pulling member, the said pulling member is located inside the said cavity, a first end of the said pulling member is protruded from the said aperture, a second end of the said pulling member is mounted to the said side face inside the said body which is opposite to the said aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Benz Industrial Company Limited
    Inventor: Kam Kim Leung
  • Publication number: 20140166504
    Abstract: An electronic device cover provides a slot that allows a hand to orient the electronic device to a desired angle. The cover includes a housing for at least partially enclosing the electronic device. The housing includes an inner surface for engaging the electronic device. An outer surface provides protection to the electronic device. The outer surface joins with a slot from a rear end of the cover. The slot is configured to be operable to allow at least part of a hand to at least partially enter. The hand positions parallel between the slot and the outer surface. A snug fit allows for enhanced control and grip of the electronic device. The hand turns to orient the electronic device to a desired angle for operating and viewing. The hand turns to reorient the electronic device to a horizontal position for better viewing of videos.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Nicholas J.S. Gant, Kathleen Gant