SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING A MOBILE DEVICE

• US 20120008299A1
• Filed: 07/08/2010
• Published: 01/12/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 07/08/2010
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: ZAGG Inc. (Evercel, Inc.)
• Original Assignee: ZAGG Inc. (Evercel, Inc.)
• Inventors: Gengler, David
• Application Number:
  US12/832,845
• Publication Number:
  US 20120008299A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 361/807
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1679 for locking or maintaining the movable parts of the enclosure in a fixed position, e.g. latching mechanism at the edge of the display in a laptop or for the screen protective cover of a PDA G06F1/1681 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 2200/1633 Protecting arrangement for the entire housing of the computer
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 2200/1634 Integrated protective display lid, e.g. for touch-sensitive display in handheld computer

Abstract

A system and apparatus providing protection and functionally for mobile devices by providing a protective cover, a variable angle stand, and a more convenient user input device.

Claims

1. A mobile device protector comprising:

a form factor similar to a mobile device to be protected wherein the protector is configured such that the mobile device nests into the protector;

a shell constructed of a substantially rigid material;

wherein said shell is configured to receive and cover substantially the face of the mobile device;

wherein the protector is attached to mobile device through a friction fit;

a shock absorbing isolating layer; and

a cut out or recessed portion configured to allow access to electric connectors.

2. The mobile device protector of claim 1, wherein said shock absorbing layer is configured to prevent the scratching and breaking of the screen of the mobile device.

3. The mobile device protector of claim 1, wherein said substantially rigid material is aluminum.

4. The mobile device protector of claim 1, wherein said shock absorbing layer is neoprene or foam.

5. The mobile device protector of claim 1, wherein said protector is configured to receive the back of the mobile device while the mobile device is in use.

6. A mobile device protector having stand functionality comprising:

a form factor similar to a mobile device to be protected wherein the protector is configured such that the mobile device nests into the protector;

a shell constructed of a substantially rigid material;

wherein said shell is configured to receive and cover substantially the face of the mobile device;

wherein the protector is attached to mobile device through a friction fit;

a shock absorbing isolating layer;

a cut out or recessed portion configured to allow access to electric connectors;

a stand slot configured for receiving a folding stand;

wherein said folding stand comprises;

a first support structure having a first length such that when said support structure is rotated into a deployed position a first support angle is provided;

wherein said first support structure comprises a substantially rigid portion rotatably connected to said shell at a first end and connected to a flexible portion at an opposing second end;

wherein said flexible portion'"'"'s unencumbered end is attached to said shell;

a second support structure having a second length such that when said support structure is rotated into a deployed position a second support angle is provided.

7. The mobile device protector of claim 6, wherein said second support structure nests withing said first support structure.

8. The mobile device protector of claim 6, wherein said shock absorbing layer is configured to prevent the scratching and breaking of the screen of the mobile device.

9. The mobile device protector of claim 6, wherein said substantially rigid material is aluminum.

10. The mobile device protector of claim 6, wherein said shock absorbing layer is neoprene or foam.

11. The mobile device protector of claim 6, wherein said protector is configured to receive the back of the mobile device while the mobile device is in use.

12. The mobile device protector of claim 6, wherein said first support structure rotates where it connects to said shell.

16. The mobile device protector of claim 6, wherein said first support structure rotates where it connects to said shell.

13. A mobile device protector having stand functionality and peripheral functionality comprising:

a form factor similar to a mobile device to be protected wherein the protector is configured such that the mobile device nests into the protector;

a shell constructed of a substantially rigid material;

wherein said shell is configured to receive and cover substantially the face of the mobile device;

wherein the protector is attached to mobile device during use through a friction fit;

a shock absorbing isolating layer;

a cut out or recessed portion configured to allow access to electric connectors;

a stand slot configured for receiving a folding stand;

wherein said folding stand comprises;

a first support structure having a first length such that when said support structure is rotated into a deployed position a first support angle is provided;

wherein said first support structure comprises a substantially rigid portion rotatably connected to said shell at a first end and connected to a flexible portion at an opposing second end;

wherein said flexible portion'"'"'s unencumbered end is attached to said shell;

a second support structure having a second length such that when said support structure is rotated into a deployed position a second support angle is provided;

an input device for entering commands and data into the mobile device.

14. The mobile device protector of claim 13, wherein said input device is a keyboard attached to said mobile device protector.

15. The mobile device protector of claim 14, further comprising cable routing within the shock absorbing layer for an electronic cable configured to connect said keyboard to said mobile device.

17. The mobile device protector of claim 13, wherein said shock absorbing layer is configured to prevent the scratching and breaking of the screen of the mobile device.

18. The mobile device protector of claim 13, wherein said substantially rigid material is aluminum.

19. The mobile device protector of claim 13, wherein said shock absorbing layer is neoprene or foam.

20. The mobile device protector of claim 13, wherein said protector is configured to receive the back of the mobile device while the mobile device is in use.

21. The mobile device protector of claim 13, wherein said shock absorbing layer is configured to accommodate said input device by having a slot therein shaped for receiving said input device.

22. A system for a protected mobile device comprising:

a mobile device;

a form factor similar to a mobile device to be protected wherein the protector is configured such that the mobile device nests into the protector;

a shell constructed of a substantially rigid material;

wherein said shell is configured to receive and cover substantially the face of the mobile device;

wherein the protector is attached to mobile device during use through a friction fit;

a shock absorbing isolating layer;

a cut out or recessed portion configured to allow access to electric connectors;

a stand slot configured for receiving a folding stand;

wherein said folding stand comprises;

a first support structure having a first length such that when said support structure is rotated into a deployed position a first support angle is provided;

wherein said first support structure comprises a substantially rigid portion rotatably connected to said shell at a first end and connected to a flexible portion at an opposing second end;

wherein said flexible portion'"'"'s unencumbered end is attached to said shell;

a second support structure having a second length such that when said support structure is rotated into a deployed position a second support angle is provided;

an input device for entering commands and data into the mobile device.