For Pocket Or Personal Use Patents (Class 206/37)
  • Publication number: 20140166505
    Abstract: A foldable holder is used for holding and supporting a portable electronic device. The foldable holder includes a first section, a bending section, and a second section. The second section is connected to the first section by the bending section. The second section includes a main portion, two first support portions, a second support portion, and two third support portions. The second support portion is positioned between the two third support portions. When the foldable holder is folded, the third support portions are folded relative to the main portion, the first support portions, and the second support portion, to support the portable electronic device at an angle relative to the first section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Chiun Mai Communication Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: TZU-CHENG YU, YIN-LI CHANG
  • Publication number: 20140158558
    Abstract: This invention is related to a bag for digital devices with self-lock high-pressure sealing device, including lock body and core. The lock body has a long cylinder with a long groove at one side. The width of the groove is smaller than that of the lock core. Both sides of the groove have slope inside. The lock core is located in the long cylinder. The lock core and lock body are fixed by a positioning mechanism making the two interact with a proper clearance which is smaller than the thickness of the bag for digital devices. The invention utilizes the interaction between the lock body and the lock core to clamp the opening of the bag for digital devices and make it sealed for effective waterproof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: Cixi Virtue Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Changqing Ye
  • Publication number: 20140158559
    Abstract: A protective case is used for protecting an electronic device. The protective case includes a first housing, a second housing, and a sealing member. The first housing defines a receiving groove, a first hole, and a second hole. The second housing is engaged with the first housing. The sealing member is latched in the receiving groove and covers the first hole and the second hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicants: FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED, SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: GANG YANG, YAN-LING GAO
  • Publication number: 20140151247
    Abstract: A sterile enclosure is provided, which comprises a backplate for receiving a non-sterile electronic device, a sterile clamshell for receiving the backplate, and an attachment means for attaching the sterile enclosure to a holder. The clamshell comprises a first part for receiving the backshell, a second part for closing off the first part and fastening means for retaining the first part in its closed-off state. A backplate may be used, together with retaining means, for retaining the electronic device in place. The backplate may be triangular in shape, the retaining means being retaining members lying at the terminal points of the triangular backplate. The clamshell may comprise, e.g. a PET, PE or PVC material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Inventor: Sandor Rolf
  • Publication number: 20140144792
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are protective inserts for sensitive devices, including devices with screen interfaces, which cases provide protection from front, back and edge impacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: G-Form, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel M. WYNER, Stephanie THORN, Richard L. GARRARD, Maria E. MACRINA, James E. GAUDET, Mark Ross HAMPTON
  • Publication number: 20140138265
    Abstract: This invention relates to protective cases for mobile devices. The case includes a main body covering part of a major surface of the mobile device that is integral and/or secured to sidewall enclosures. The main body includes spoke(s) integral and/or secured to sidewall enclosures. The sidewall enclosures are corner sidewall enclosures and non-corner side enclosures that protect the surfaces of the mobile device from dropping damage. The sidewall enclosures can be assembled by users.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventors: Hendra Bong, Djuliadi Herlanto, San-san Wardojo
  • Publication number: 20140124388
    Abstract: A body to support a handheld electronic device and at least one arm coupled to the body. The at least one arm include at least one radius value that is based on a thenar measurement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: AMBULANT, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Cole McGowan, Harry W. McGowan
  • Publication number: 20140124389
    Abstract: Apparatus for housing a GPS device to locate children compromising of a male and female end locking device with adjustable sizing, titanium cable band, titanium housing device, and specialized key for locking mechanism. The housing device will be locked around the child's wrist or ankle and can only be opened with a specialized key provided. Its intention is to house a small GPS locating device within the housing area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Inventor: Malcolm Larry Borlenghi
  • Publication number: 20140116895
    Abstract: A protective storage device includes a front protective component that is configured to receive an electronic device. A back protective component is employed to interface with the front protective component and to form an enclosure that encloses the electronic device when the back protective component interfaces with a front of the front protective component. The case may also include a multi-directional hinge that couples the front protective component to the back protective component at a single location such that the front protective component is movable in multiple directions relative to the back protective component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: DPM Associates, LLC
    Inventor: DPM Associates, LLC
  • Publication number: 20140116897
    Abstract: A two-piece case for a smart phone or other electronic device includes a base and a frame. Interengaging snap coupling elements on the base and the frame releasably attach the components together to hold a phone within the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: CASE-MATE, INC.
    Inventor: Robert D. WILKEY
  • Publication number: 20140116896
    Abstract: A protective or decorative case for an electronic device includes at least a first shell portion and a second shell portion. The first and second shell portions each comprise at least one magnetic coupling element to provide for removably coupling the shells together in an assembled configuration to house an electronic device therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: CASE-MATE, INC.
    Inventor: Garrett P. SIMMER
  • Publication number: 20140118905
    Abstract: A protective case is used for protecting an electronic device. The protective case includes a housing, a first sealing member, a second sealing member and two slidable covers. The housing includes a main plate and a peripheral wall, the main plate and the peripheral cooperatively define a receptacle. The first sealing member is received in the receptacle and is secured on the main plate. The second sealing member includes a sealing ring for abutting against the peripheral wall. The two slidable covers slidably engage with the peripheral wall of the housing and latched to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicants: FIH (HONG KONG) LIMITED, SHENZHEN FUTAIHONG PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: HUAN-CHANG CHUNG, ZHONG-SHU QIN, GANG YANG
  • Publication number: 20140110275
    Abstract: A case for enclosing a personal electronic device is disclosed that has at least one button molded into the case, wherein the button is manufactured from rigid material that may or may not deform when depressed. The case, whether hard or soft, may incorporate the buttons manufactured from a hard material and afford the user the same tactile response as if the user were depressing the underlying buttons on the device. The case may be co-molded with two similar or dissimilar materials. One of the co-molded materials may provide a membrane that allows the button to flex and also secures the buttons to prevent them from being dislodged from or out of the case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Speculative Produce Design, LLC
    Inventors: Arthur Wu, Alex Ringrose
  • Publication number: 20140110276
    Abstract: An outer cover for an electronic device, such as a portable electronic device, is disclosed. Since portable electronic devices are often portable, they can be damaged, such as scratched, dented, broken, and the like, when transported or used. The outer cover can serve to provide a protective member over part of the housing for the electronic device. The protective member, when placed on the portable electronic device can serve to reduce damage to sides of the portable electronic device. While the outer cover can provide side and/or edge protection, the outer cover need not also provide front or rear protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Kurt R. Stiehl, Cameron Frazier, Richard P. Howarth, Jeremy D. Bataillou
  • Publication number: 20140097102
    Abstract: A case includes a cover retaining clip that is reversible. A clip allows the front cover of the case to be retained in a closed position when access to the enclosed Personal Electronic Device (“PED”) is not required. Similarly, it allows the front cover to be retained, utilizing the same clip, in an open position when access to the front of the PED is required. According to one embodiment including a folio type case, a clasp allows the front half of the folio case to be latched in a closed position. When the latch is open, the folio front cover is rotatable approximately 360 degrees, so that the front cover is adjacent to the back cover and folded under the device that is retained in the case. in this open position, the latch is reversibly operable to retain the front cover in an open position so that the cover remains adjacent to the back cover and out of the way during use of the device by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Speculative Product Design, LLC
    Inventors: James Piatt, Chad Chaumont, Randy Chiang
  • Publication number: 20140090990
    Abstract: A protective cover for an electronic device that has an interactive control panel includes a protective shell having a first member and a second member. The second member is configured to join with the first case. An aperture defined by the protective shell aligns with the interactive control panel. A protective membrane for an electronic device includes a sheet of engineered thermoplastic having dimensions corresponding to features of a surface of the electronic device, and has a combination of sufficient thinness and a dielectric constant that together permit capacitive inputs on a front side of the protective membrane to be transmitted to the capacitance sensing interactive control panel. The protective cover and/or the protective membrane include a metalized coating or metallic additive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Douglas A. Kempel
  • Publication number: 20140083876
    Abstract: A protective case discloses an electronic device protective casing, comprising the main protective shell body and the universal decorative pattern layer, the said main protective shell body layer has a pattern opening corresponding to the pattern of the universal decorative pattern layer to snugly fit in, and the said decorative pattern layer disposed on the said protective shell body layer via fixed plate. And the said fixed plate area is greater than the said decorative pattern layer. Since the said universal decorative pattern layer and the said protective shell body are manufactured separately, the universal decorative plate will be able to use for different electronic devices, therefore it will reduce the cost to make such case in term of reproduction of molding, and thereby the cost of the electronic device protective case will be as well reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Inventor: Alan Nathan Lin
  • Publication number: 20140076746
    Abstract: Disclosed is a protective cover for an electronic device that is made from an elastomeric material that simultaneously provides cushioning that would otherwise be provided by a softer, thicker material, while utilizing a single, denser material that provides a slim profile and has sufficient density to conform well to the electronic device and prevent the transmission of impacts with hard surfaces directly to the electronic device. Although a denser material is used for the protective cover, recesses are formed in thicker portions at impact points that create compressible ribs. The ribs provide softer, cushioned portions of the cover in the impact areas, which are capable of absorbing the shock and energy of impacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Jamie L. Johnson, Alan V. Morine, Stephen Willes, Matthew M. Glanzer
  • Publication number: 20140076745
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing and supporting a mobile electronic device, comprising a protective shell for mounting the mobile electronic device, the protective shell comprising a female connector, wherein the female connector having a first magnet; and a support for fixing to a supporting surface, the support comprising a male connector, wherein the male connector having a second magnet; wherein the protective shell and the support constitute a detachable connecting structure; and wherein exposed ends of the first magnet and the second magnet having opposite magnetic poles. When joining the protective shell and the support, the male and female connectors need only be placed in approximate of each other for the connectors to be drawn towards each other and guided into proper alignment by magnetic force exerted by the two magnets. This way, the user's sight on the joining process is not necessary.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: INNOMAX LIMITED
    Inventor: Wai Kit NG
  • Publication number: 20140069063
    Abstract: A travel accessory includes a closeable case, defining an exterior and an interior, and an interior member, attached to the interior. The interior member is configured to unfold, to define a pouch having a size sufficient to contain the closeable case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventor: Darnell W. Edmonds
  • Publication number: 20140071605
    Abstract: Aspects of the invention relate to an apparatus including a housing and a slot disposed in the housing, the slot configured to hold an input device in a plurality of upright configurations including at least a forward-facing upright configuration such that the input device faces the front portion of the housing, and at least a backward-facing upright configuration such that the input device faces the back portion of the housing. The slot can be overmolded with a rubber compound (e.g. silicon-based) and configured to provide an improved coefficient of friction to reduce slippage of the input device when held in the slot. In some aspects, the housing includes a surface, and the overmolded portion of the slot can protrude above the surface of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Logitech Europe S.A.
    Inventors: Mathew Bates, Brian Stephens, Simone Mandelli, Alexis Richard, Richard Milhe, Li Lun Wen, Chia Feng Lee, Li-Jen Chien, Pai-Cheng Chu, Chen-Ming Hsu, Tzu-Pin Lin, Zhaoyang Han, An-Ni Chen, Sylvain Sauvage, Malachy Spollen, John Moriarty, James Jackson, James Lynch, Ronan Carroll
  • Publication number: 20140069824
    Abstract: The protective bumper case represents a two-component movable frame configured to secure and protect portable electronic devices of every sort and kind from mechanical harm (bumps, dings, scratches, etc.). The bumper case consists of the front and back protective pieces able to be rotated but connected by a pair of hinges on the top and to provide a robust cohesion within the entire structure when assembled on the relevant electronic device due to the coupled magnets inserted into the bottom side sections of the case frame components. The said bumper case can be executed in various designs employing different materials (a metal material (steel, aluminium, titanium, etc.), a thermoplastic material, resin-based material, or the like) and decorative elements (precious metals, strasses, diamonds, holes for straps or charms, etc.).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventor: Andrey Kalashnikov
  • Publication number: 20140069825
    Abstract: Disclosed is a protective case for an electronic device. The protective case has three layers: an elastomeric liner that surrounds a portion of the electronic device, a cover and a cushion insert disposed between the liner and cover. The cushion insert includes raised impact portions that extend through the cover, and that are capable of absorbing shocks from impacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: G-FORM, LLC
    Inventors: MARIA E. MACRINA, RICHARD L. GARRARD
  • Publication number: 20140073377
    Abstract: The present application is directed to a protective case for housing an electronic device including a front cover member defined by an outer surface and an inner surface and a back cover member having an outer surface and an inner surface defining a first thickness of the back cover member, the inner surface including one or more raised surface areas defining a second thickness of the back cover member along a predetermined pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventor: DAVID CHANG
  • Patent number: 8667998
    Abstract: A wallet (110) for holding a plurality of rectangular cards (C) has a sleeve (112) that is flattened into a rectangular profile. The sleeve is maintained in the rectangular profile by a shaping element (130) that is secured to an interior surface of the sleeve. The rectangular profile has a length and a width that are substantially the same as that of the cards intended on be held, the length being the larger of the dimensions. The sleeve is open along the width edges (20, 22) and closed along the length edges. Optionally, a strap (140) that passes across an exterior surface of the sleeve from one of the width edges to the other width edge, with its ends secured inside the sleeve, is useful for retaining folded paper currency and the like. The strap ends are secured to at least the shaping element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Inventor: Paul J. Westrick
  • Publication number: 20140063709
    Abstract: A protective cover for a slot and a screen provided in a mobile terminal is provided. The protective cover for a slot and a screen of a mobile terminal having a window at a front surface, having a slot in a recess formed in a predetermined depth at an upper portion of a rear surface, and mounts an injection and discharge element in the slot includes: a slot protective cover for covering the injection and discharge element and fastened to the recess; and a screen protective cover extended in a length for covering the window from the slot protective cover and for rotating to the front surface or the rear surface using one side surface of the mobile terminal as a central axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Namsu KIM, Jinsoo KIM
  • Publication number: 20140061068
    Abstract: A personal electronic device handbag includes: (a) a main support with three connected fold-out panels including one base panel located between other panels; (b) a personal electronic device holding case located on the base panel; (c) at least two storage units having sides and a bottom, such that the main support has a first position, wherein the panels are folded and at least two of the storage unit bottoms nest atop the holding case and any personal electronic device therein to protect such personal electronic device, and has a second position, being an open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Priska I. Diaz
  • Publication number: 20140061069
    Abstract: A protector for portable electronic devices is disclosed, including a portfolio-style protective cover having device-capturing lugs attached to stretchable legs of an X-shaped frame capable of accommodating a wide variety of sizes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Joseph Westrup, Kwong Chi Kei, Lui Suen Yuen
  • Publication number: 20140061070
    Abstract: Provided is a method for manufacturing a case for a portable electronic device. The method includes: adhesive applying for applying an adhesive to a back side of a sliced veneer sheet; reinforcing strengthener attaching for attaching a reinforcing strengthener, which has a higher tensile and rupture strength than the sliced veneer sheet, to the back side of the sliced veneer sheet, so as to reinforce a strength of a sliced veneer; elastic layer forming for providing an elastic layer, which is made of a more elastic material than the sliced veneer sheet, to a surface of the reinforcing strengthener so as to provide elasticity to the sliced veneer sheet; and injection molding for injection-molding a case body that is formed of a synthetic resin material to cover at least one side of the portable electronic device, by inserting the sliced veneer sheet, the reinforcing strengthener, and the elastic layer into a mold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: INMOK CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jeong Kee Seok
  • Publication number: 20140054182
    Abstract: The invention is a cover made for an electronic device which has an element of protecting that device by way of the expressed thickness of its material composition and its design elements. This invention accommodates the various openings, ports, switches and features required to manage the device which it covers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventor: Robert James Shannon
  • Patent number: 8657248
    Abstract: A supporting apparatus for a thin electronic product is composed of a main body having a chamber, a plurality of fillers received in the chamber, an external lateral surface, and a locating portion located on the external lateral surface. The thin electronic product can be visibly fastened to the external lateral surface by the locating portion. Because the supporting apparatus can be firmly put on a surface and define a predetermined angle with respect to the surface, while the thin electronic product is fixed to the external lateral surface of the main body, the thin electronic product can define the predetermined angle with respect to the surface to allow the user to conveniently operate the thin electronic product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Salero, LLC
    Inventors: Laura Marie Rowzee, Andreas Philipp Rowzee, Ricardo Salas
  • Publication number: 20140042041
    Abstract: A case for an electronic device includes a main body configured to secure and protect the electronic device and one or more accessory-attachment nodes configured to be coupled to a case accessory. Example case accessories include shoulder straps, car headrest frames, wall-mounting frames, and the like. When the electronic device case is mated to the case accessory using the one or more accessory-attachment nodes, the electronic device may be securely positioned for transport and/or use. Further, the one or more accessory-attachment nodes may allow the case and, in particular, the electronic device coupled to the case, to be easily moved from one case accessory to another case accessory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: modulR LLC
    Inventors: Joshua Beatty, Michael Casto
  • Publication number: 20140034520
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to RFID-shielded articles and methods thereof. In one embodiment, a wallet is provided that may comprise an inner layer having a foldable portion; an outer layer comprising RFID shielding material adapted to block a radio signal, the outer layer comprising a foldable portion adapted to cooperate with the foldable portion of the inner layer, the outer layer attached to the inner layer; a pocket formed between the outer layer and the inner layer, the pocket having an opening adapted to receive currency; and a card holder disposed on the inner layer, the card holder adapted to receive a card comprising an RFID tag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventor: Paul V. Scicluna
  • Publication number: 20140027317
    Abstract: An apparatus and system for housing a device include a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member optionally includes front and back surfaces surrounded by a perimeter. The perimeter is defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: TreeFrog Developments, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Rayner
  • Publication number: 20140008248
    Abstract: A case for a portable electronic devices such as smart phones includes upper and lower shells that are joined by elastic members. The upper shell includes a base surface and sidewalls to retain a portion of the portable electronic device and, likewise, the lower shell includes a base and sidewalls to retain a portion of the portable electronic device. The elastic members enable separation of the upper and lower shells to permit insertion of the portable electronic device and further provide biasing to move the shells together and retain the portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Inventor: Mark Thoni
  • Publication number: 20140001060
    Abstract: A device for securing credit cards, ID cards, etc is provided. The device comprises a base element configured to be coupled to a smart phone. The base element includes an adhesive backing for removeably coupling the device the smart phone. A pocket panel is attached to the base element with a flexible fabric such as suede, leather or other textile or non-textile material to form a repository or pocket into which items can be inserted. A thumb hole is provided to provide access for slidably removing cards placed in the pocket. The pocket may optionally include a spacer element to define a cavity large enough for multiple cards. The pocket may optionally also include a pressure element to secure the cards in the pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Inventor: Spencer NIkosey
  • Publication number: 20130334072
    Abstract: An apparatus and a system for housing a device are described. The apparatus includes a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member includes a perimeter portion. The perimeter is defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members and may be configured for engaging a third clasping mechanism, such as a locking comb or wedge feature. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: TreeFrog Developments, Inc.
    Inventor: Gary Rayner
  • Publication number: 20130334069
    Abstract: An improved protective case for a mobile device is disclosed herein. The protective case may comprise a base portion, a stop, and at least one sliding or moving impact section to assist in the absorption of impact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventor: Andy Fathollahi
  • Publication number: 20130334070
    Abstract: A case for holding an electronic device includes a body having a void for holding the electronic device. The void approximately replicates the shape of the electronic device such that a face of the electronic device is not substantially surrounded by the body. The body has tabs configured to contact a portion of the face of the electronic device and hold the electronic device in the void such that it is held in place. The body has a flexible body portion, the flexible body portion defined by a cut in the body, dividing the body into a hinge portion and a main body. The hinge portion is configured to be flexed away from the main body to provide a direction that the electronic device is slidably removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: NITE IZE, INC.
    Inventors: Gregory M. Adelman, William R. Brennan, JR., Richard N. Case
  • Publication number: 20130334071
    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 portion positioned in the viewing aperture of the lid, and a resiliently pliable skirt about the interior window portion, the skirt projecting the interior window portion outwardly of the rim around the aperture of the lid; 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: August 20, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventor: Jeffrey D. Carnevali
  • Publication number: 20130334943
    Abstract: A foldable holder includes a base, a main plate, a top plate and two side plates. The main plate is connected to the base. The top plate is connected to the main plate opposite to the base. The two side plates are connected to opposite sides of the main plate. The side plates are perpendicular to the main plate and the base. The top plate is perpendicular to the main plate and the two side plates, the main plate, the top plate and the two side plates cooperatively form a three-dimensional structure for obstructing light rays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: QIANG CHEN
  • Publication number: 20130320097
    Abstract: An encoded data card unit apparatus includes a first unit side and an opposed second unit side coextensive with the first unit side, and also includes a case unit. A card-mounted first data-encoded magnetic stripe is mounted on the first unit side adjacent to a straight first card unit edge. A card-mounted second data-encoded magnetic stripe is mounted on the first unit side or on the second unit side adjacent to a straight second card unit edge. The first card unit edge and the second card unit edge are substantially perpendicular to each other. The first unit side and the second unit side are non-rectangular in shape. The card unit and case unit can include a number of devices or applications to protect data, and reduce fraud or identity theft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventors: William A. Anderson, II, Sherri D. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20130319882
    Abstract: A cellphone protector for protecting a portable appliance having a screen, the protector comprising: a cellphone protection mechanism; a protection-requirement detection mechanism adapted to actuate the cellphone protection mechanism; and a housing for housing the cellphone protection mechanism and the protection-requirement detection mechanism. The cellphone protection mechanism comprises: at least one screen protection shutter adapted to cover and uncover the screen and provide protection thereto; and a shutter opening and closure mechanism operably connected to the at least one shutter and adapted to open and close the at least one shutter for respectively uncovering and covering the screen. The protection-requirement detection mechanism is adapted to detect whether or not there is an object adjacent the protection-requirement detection mechanism, and adapted to actuate the shutter opening and closure mechanism of the cellphone protection mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Inventor: Shlomo Berkovic
  • Publication number: 20130299365
    Abstract: A protective case (1) for mobile electronic devices (2), such as smart phones, tablets, GPS and so forth, having various attachments that allow the electronic device to be held securely in an individual's hand, mounted to a surface and/or carried via a clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventor: MCCURDY P. Andrew
  • Publication number: 20130300679
    Abstract: A pouch for receiving a main body of a portable electronic device having a touch screen provided on a front surface thereof includes: a first part for receiving a rear surface of the main body; and a second part rotatably connected to the first part to close or open the touch screen, wherein the second part is formed to expose visual information of the touch screen to the outside in a state in which the touch screen is covered, and has conductivity allowing the touch screen to sense a touch input applied thereto in the closed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Jungin OH, Sulyong SHIN
  • Publication number: 20130292268
    Abstract: A personal device case for the secure containment and ergonomic manipulation of an electronic device is provided. The device case includes a vertically oriented, uninterrupted slot traversing from a bottom of the case, along an anterior side, and through to a top opening of the case. When closed, a top flap extends downward and substantially covers the slot at the anterior side. The slot forms two panels in the anterior side, which may each include stiffening members to support the electronic device. The device case may be secured to a part of a user and facilitates the insertion and removal of an electronic device without comprising a grip or damaging a display screen. The device case may assist users with disabilities and/or poor coordination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventor: Joseph Basmaji
  • Publication number: 20130292269
    Abstract: A housing sized to at least partially retain the mobile device, the housing defining an interior and a plurality of side wall portions substantially surrounding the interior; and at least one resiliently movable tension element molded to a portion of the side wall portions, the at least one resiliently movable tension element extending into the interior of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Applicant: A.G. Findings & Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Fernando TAGES
  • Publication number: 20130292270
    Abstract: A device capable of retaining a portable electronic component includes a frame having a front surface and a rear surface and a handle coupled to the rear surface of the frame, wherein the handle is movable between a retracted position and a plurality of extended positions with respect to the rear surface of the frame along an axis of rotation that is horizontally offset from a vertical centerline of the frame. The rear surface of the frame may include a recessed handle receiving well having a depth capable of housing a portion of the handle in its retracted position. The handle may have a depth dimension approximately equal to the handle receiving well of the rear surface of the frame such that the handle in its retracted position is generally flush with the rear surface of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: William H. LACH, Heath A. DOTY, Donald J. FEDORKO
  • Publication number: 20130284772
    Abstract: A retractor carrying device is configured to carry a portable device. In one embodiment, the retractor carrying case includes a carrying case defining a pouch configured to receive the portable device through an opening in the carrying case. The retractor carrying case also includes a retractor assembly coupled to the carrying case and a tensile closure mechanism. The retractor assembly is configured to tether the portable device to the carrying case. The tensile closure mechanism is configured to extend across the opening in the carrying case to selectively retain the portable device in the pouch of the carrying case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Boake Paugh, Joshua R. Buesseler
  • Patent number: 8567597
    Abstract: A container for snus is disclosed. It comprises two portions that together define a resealable compartment for holding snus, wherein the two portions are attachable to each other by non-permanent reusable adhesive to close the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited
    Inventors: Paul Gibson, Aaron McKenzie