Protective casing providing impact absorption and water resistance for portable electronic devices
First Claim
1. A water-resistant casing for a portable electronic device, comprising:
- a front cover comprising;
a water-resistant film enabling a user operation of the portable electronic device through the water-resistant film, andan impact-absorbing seal coupled with a perimeter of the water-resistant film to provide water resistance and impact absorption;
a back cover coupled to the front cover, the back cover comprising a material that is at least water-resistant or impact-absorbing;
a sealing structure coupled to a perimeter of at least one of the front cover and the back cover to provide a water-resistant seal;
a latching mechanism mounted on at least one outer edge of at least one of the front cover and the back cover, for enclosing the water-resistant casing along at least a portion of the outer perimeter of the water-resistant casing;
at least one mounting point coupled to or integrated in the back cover;
at least one impact-absorbing structure detachably coupled to at least one of the front cover and the back cover externally for providing additional impact absorption; and
an air chamber that is incorporated into at least one of the front cover and the back cover, the air chamber is configured to control water or air intake to adjust the floatability of the water-resistant casing.
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Abstract
A water-resistant casing for a portable electronic device is provided. The water-resistant casing may include a front cover. The front cover may include a water-resistant film enabling a user operation of the portable electronic device through the water-resistant film, and an impact-absorbing seal to provide water resistance and impact absorption. The water-resistant casing may also include a back cover coupled to the front cover. The back cover may include a material that is at least water-resistant or impact-absorbing. The water-resistant casing may further include a sealing structure to provide a water-resistant seal, and a latching mechanism for enclosing the water-resistant casing. The water-resistant casing may further include at least one mounting point and at least one impact-absorbing structure for providing additional impact absorption.
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25 Claims
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1. A water-resistant casing for a portable electronic device, comprising:
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a front cover comprising; a water-resistant film enabling a user operation of the portable electronic device through the water-resistant film, and an impact-absorbing seal coupled with a perimeter of the water-resistant film to provide water resistance and impact absorption; a back cover coupled to the front cover, the back cover comprising a material that is at least water-resistant or impact-absorbing; a sealing structure coupled to a perimeter of at least one of the front cover and the back cover to provide a water-resistant seal; a latching mechanism mounted on at least one outer edge of at least one of the front cover and the back cover, for enclosing the water-resistant casing along at least a portion of the outer perimeter of the water-resistant casing; at least one mounting point coupled to or integrated in the back cover; at least one impact-absorbing structure detachably coupled to at least one of the front cover and the back cover externally for providing additional impact absorption; and an air chamber that is incorporated into at least one of the front cover and the back cover, the air chamber is configured to control water or air intake to adjust the floatability of the water-resistant casing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A water-resistant casing for an electronic tablet, comprising:
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a front cover comprising a water-resistant shield enabling a user operation of the electronic tablet through the water-resistant shield, an water-resistant seal coupled with a perimeter of the water-resistant shield to provide water resistance and impact absorption, and at least two water-barriers and at least one seal strip disposed between the at least two water-barriers; a back cover coupled to the front cover, the back cover comprising a material that is at least water-resistant or impact-absorbing; at least one rim coupled to a perimeter of the back cover, the at least one rim being capable of contacting with the at least one seal strip to provide water-resistance; at least one air chamber that is incorporated into at least one of the front cover and the back cover for controlling air release or water intake when the water-resistant casing is underwater and for controlling air intake or water release when the water-resistant casing is taken out of water; a plurality of rotatable latches mounted on at least one outer edge of at least one of the front cover and the back cover, for enclosing the water-resistant casing along at least a portion of the outer perimeter of the water-resistant casing; and at least one impact-absorbing structure detachably coupled to at least one of the front cover and the back cover externally for providing additional impact absorption. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A protective casing for an electronic tablet, comprising:
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a front cover comprising a flexible impact-resistant shield enabling a user operation of the electronic tablet through the flexible impact-resistant shield, the flexible impact-resistant shield being water-resistant, and an impact-absorbing seal coupled with the perimeter of the flexible impact-resistant shield to provide water resistance and impact absorption; a back cover coupled to the front cover, the back cover comprising a heat-dissipating material that is at least water-resistant or impact-absorbing; a sealing structure coupled to a perimeter of at least one of the front cover and the back cover to provide a water-resistant seal; at least one cushion snugly attached to protrusions coupled to an inside of or incorporated into the back cover, wherein the at least one cushion comprises plastic or rubber and is used for adjusting a gap between a back surface of the electronic tablet and the back cover; a plurality of rotatable latches mounted on at least one outer edge of at least one of the front cover and the back cover, for enclosing the protective casing along at least a portion of the outer perimeter of the protective casing; at least one mounting point coupled to or integrated in the back cover to enable at least one of a mounting of a detachable handle for the protective casing and an attachment of a soft carrying mechanism to enable a single-handed operation of the electronic tablet; and at least one detachable anti-collision bumper coupled to the external corners or edges of at least one of the front cover and the back cover for providing additional impact absorption. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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