Protective case for touch screen device
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1. A cover for a touch screen device comprising:
- a shell for containing said touch screen device;
a portion of said shell having a flexible membrane disposed over the touch screen of said touch screen device and adapted to allow said tactile inputs to be communicated to said touch screen.
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Abstract
Discloses is a protective case for an electronic device that has a touch screen. The touch screen is protected with a membrane adapted to the specific contour and profile of the electronic device and allows the user to use the touch screen interface with no shortcomings. The protective case is further adapted to allow infrared and other communication signals while the device is secured inside the case. Further, electrical connections can be made through the case without affecting the protection afforded the electronic device inside.
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1. A cover for a touch screen device comprising:
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a shell for containing said touch screen device;
a portion of said shell having a flexible membrane disposed over the touch screen of said touch screen device and adapted to allow said tactile inputs to be communicated to said touch screen. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of protecting an electronic device with a touch screen comprising:
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providing said electronic device;
providing a protective cover comprising a shell for containing said electronic device, a portion of said shell having a flexible membrane adapted to allow said tactile inputs to be communicated to said touch screen; and
placing said electronic device in said protective cover such that said flexible membrane is disposed against said touch screen. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A cover for a touch screen electronic device comprising:
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a first means for holding said touch screen electronic device;
a second means for covering the touch screen of said touch screen electronic device adapted to allow the operation of said touch screen when placed against said touch screen; and
a third means for removably securing said second means to said first means. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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