CUSTOMIZABLE UNIVERSAL PROTECTIVE CASE FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE
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1. A kit for protecting and customizing a portable electronic device, comprising:
- a plurality of inserts, each adapted for receiving an indicia; and
a case including an open end for receiving the device and a retainer for removably holding at least one of the inserts, such that the insert may be visualized and then replaced, as desired, to customize the device.
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Abstract
A user-customizable case is provided for at least partially covering a portable electronic device. The case may include first and second panels and a retainer for holding an insert bearing an indicia. The panels may be elastically connected to facilitate receiving many different sizes and shapes of portable electronic devices. The retainer may removably attach to the case to facilitate exchanging the inserts for customizing the device, insignia, or the like. The case may be included in a kit, along with at least one insert and a retainer. Related methods are also disclosed.
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26 Claims
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1. A kit for protecting and customizing a portable electronic device, comprising:
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a plurality of inserts, each adapted for receiving an indicia; and a case including an open end for receiving the device and a retainer for removably holding at least one of the inserts, such that the insert may be visualized and then replaced, as desired, to customize the device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A user-customizable case for a portable electronic device, comprising:
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a body including a first and second panels; and a retainer for an insert for receiving an indicia, wherein the first and second panels are elastically connected to define a compartment for the device and the retainer is removably attached to the first panel to allow for replacement of the insert to customize the device. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A user-customizable case for a portable electronic device, comprising:
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a body including an elongated front panel with a corresponding back panel; at least one elastic member securely connecting the front panel with the back panel to form a compartment; and a retainer for holding an insert, said retainer being removably attached to the body. - View Dependent Claims (14)
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15. A user-customizable case for a portable electronic device, comprising:
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a body including an open end for receiving the portable electronic device; at least one insert bearing an indicia; and a retainer for holding the insert, the retainer being hingedly attached to the body for inserting, removing, or replacing the insert to customize the case. - View Dependent Claims (16)
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17. A method of associating an insert with a user-customizable case for a portable electronic device, comprising:
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moving a retainer associated with the case from a retracted position close to the case to an extended position away from the case; positioning the insert between the retainer and the case; and returning the retainer to the retracted position to associate the insert with the case. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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21. A method of facilitating customization of a portable electronic device, comprising:
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providing a case including an open end for receiving the portable electronic device, the case including a removable retainer for at least one insert; and providing a plurality of different inserts for the retainer, such that the inserts may be exchanged for each other in the retainer to customize the case. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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