Electronic device case

• US 8,173,893 B2
• Filed: 05/28/2010
• Issued: 05/08/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 05/28/2010
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Yao-Hung Huang
• Original Assignee: Yao-Hung Huang
• Inventors: Huang, Yao-Hung
• Primary Examiner(s): Fidei, David
• Application Number:
  US12/802,045
• Publication Number:
  US 20110290686A1
• Time in Patent Office: 711 Days
• Field of Search: 206/320, 206/305, 206/45.23, 206/45.24, 206/45.26, 206/764, 206/45.2, 361/679.02, 361/679.03, 361/679.08, 361/679.09, 361/679.1, 361/679.11, 361/679.12, 361/679.13, 361/679.14, 361/679.15, 361/679.16, 361/679.17, 136/251, 136/243, 136/244, 320/101, 320/114
• US Class Current: 136/251
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 11/00 Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 specially adapted for toiletry or cosmetic equipment A45D29/20, A45D44/18; travelling sewing kits A45F3/48
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 13/34 Stays or supports for holding lids or covers open
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 2011/003 for portable computing devices, e.g. laptop, tablet, netbook, game boy, navigation system, calculator
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1626 with a single-body enclosure integrating a flat display, e.g. Personal Digital Assistants [PDAs]
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1632 External expansion units, e.g. docking stations
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 2200/1633 Protecting arrangement for the entire housing of the computer
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 3/0231 Cordless keyboards

Abstract

An electronic device case (10) for storing and protecting a portable electronic device (108). The case (10) has two design configurations. The first configuration comprises a device cover (12) with a first section (14) and a second section (30). The two sections (12,14) interface at a living hinge (46). The electronic device (108) is placed within the first section (14), which can be folded onto the second section (30) during travel or storage. The second configuration comprises a single, unitary device cover (70) into which the electronic device (108) is placed. Both configurations include a keyboard (110) that is located within a keyboard cavity (52 or 88), a first pocket (54 or 90) that holds a USB cable (112) for interfacing the keyboard to the electronic device, and a second pocket (56 or 92) that holds a power cable (114) for supplying power to the electronic device. Additionally, both configurations have at least one photovoltaic cell (60 or 98) that absorbs solar power which is then converted into a DC voltage for powering the electronic device (108).

Claims

1. An electronic device case for storing and protecting a portable electronic device including a tablet PC or e-book, wherein said case comprises:

a) a device cover having an upper surface, a lower surface, a right edge, a left edge, a rear edge and a front edge, wherein the electronic device is inserted into said cover and when the device is to be used, the device is removed from said cover,

b) a keyboard that is located within a keyboard cavity on the lower surface,

c) a first pocket that is located on the lower surface adjacent to the right edge, wherein the first pocket holds a USB cable for interfacing the keyboard to the electronic device,

d) a second pocket that is located on the lower surface adjacent the left edge, wherein the second pocket holds a power cable for supplying power to the electronic device,

e) at least one photovoltaic cell that is located on the upper surface, wherein the at least one photovoltaic cell absorbs solar power that is converted into a DC voltage for powering the electronic device, and

f) a stand having a downward-angled hinged leg, wherein the stand is attached to the rear surface of said first section adjacent the lower edge, wherein the stand allows said first section with an electronic device therein to be maintained in an upright position, perpendicular to said second section during use, wherein when the electronic device is not in use said first section is folded down onto said second section.

2. The electronic device case as specified in claim 1 wherein the portable electronic device is inserted into said cover via an opening on the right edge, an opening on the left edge, or an opening on the rear edge.

3. The electronic device case as specified in claim 1 further comprising a means for supplying auxiliary power to said electronic device when the device'"'"'s internal battery produces a lower voltage.

4. The electronic device case as specified in claim 1 wherein said auxiliary power means comprises a voltage storage unit that is connected between said photovoltaic cell and the electronic device.