A case for a computing device includes a rear support surface that is operatively coupled to a perimetral edge that securely engages with a perimetral edge of the computing device. A support stand may be in communication with the rear support surface, wherein the stand is operable to move between one or more elevations. The rear support surface and the perimetral edge may substantially or entirely shield a rear surface of the computing device. The support stand may include a stand mechanism with support and pivot portions, the support portion operable to communicate with a corresponding mounting surface and the pivot portion operable to pivot the support stand between a closed state and one or more elevations.
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0. 17. A case for a computing device comprising:
a rear support surface operatively coupled to a perimetral edge of the case that securely engages with the computing device, wherein the rear support surface has a material stiffness greater than the perimetral edge of the case; and
a support stand in communication with the rear support surface,
wherein the stand is operable to move between one or more elevations,
wherein the perimetral edge or the rear support surface is operatively coupled to a detachable base along its lower portion, and
wherein the detachable base is operatively coupled to the rear support surface.
0. 15. A case for a computing device comprising:
a rear support surface operatively coupled to a perimetral edge of the case that securely engages with the computing device, wherein the rear support surface has a material stiffness greater than the perimetral edge of the case; and
a support stand in communication with the rear support surface,
wherein the stand is operable to move between one or more elevations,
wherein the perimetral edge or the rear support surface is operatively coupled to a detachable base along its lower portion, and
wherein the detachable base attaches to a retaining groove or pivot axis of the rear support surface, the detachable base being a keyboard.
0. 16. A case for a computing device comprising:
a rear support surface operatively coupled to a perimetral edge of the case that securely engages with the computing device, wherein the rear support surface has a material stiffness greater than the perimetral edge of the case; and
a support stand in communication with the rear support surface,
wherein the stand is operable to move between one or more elevations,
wherein the perimetral edge or the rear support surface is operatively coupled to a detachable base along its lower portion, and
wherein the detachable base is constructed from at least impact resistant material and operable to securely engage with the perimetral edge when the case is in a closed state, and
wherein the detachable base is operable to completely or substantially envelope and/or shield the computing device in the closed state.
1. A case for a computing device comprising:
a rear support surface operatively coupled to a perimetral edge of the case that securely engages with the computing device:, wherein the rear support surface has a material stiffness greater than the perimetral edge of the case; and
a support stand in communication with the rear support surface, wherein the stand is operable to move between one or more elevations, wherein the support stand is pivotable about a first rotational axis of the rear support surface, the support stand comprising:
a stand mechanism with a support portion and a pivot portion; the support portion operable to communicate with a corresponding mounting surface of the rear support surface and the pivot portion operable to pivot the support stand between a closed state and the one or more elevations;,
wherein the support portion is wider than the pivot portion, and wherein the support portion further comprises one or more fastening mechanisms operable to securely engage with the rear support surface in the closed state.
2. A case for a computing device comprising:
a rear support surface operatively coupled to a perimetral edge of the case that securely engages with the computing device; and
a support stand in communication with the rear support surface, wherein the stand is operable to move between one or more elevations, wherein the support stand is pivotable about a first rotational axis of the rear support surface, the support stand comprising:
a stand mechanism with a support portion and a pivot portion, the support portion operable to communicate with a corresponding mounting surface of the rear support surface and the pivot portion operable to pivot the support stand between a closed state and one or more elevations;, and
wherein the pivot portion of the support stand further comprises first and second pivot couplings, the first pivot coupling pivotally engaged with the first rotational axis of the rear support surface and the second pivot coupling pivotally engaged with a pivot arm; wherein the pivot portion is operable to pivot the support stand between a closed state and the one or more elevations;
wherein the support portion is wider than the pivot portion, and wherein the support portion further comprises one or more fastening mechanisms operable to securely engage with the rear support surface in the closed state.
3. The case of
4. The case of
5. The case of
0. 6. The case of claim 5, wherein the external shield portion comprises one or a plurality of impact resistant portions or resilient portions.
0. 7. The case of claim 1, wherein in a closed state, the stand is substantially recessed in or substantially parallel with the rear support surface.
0. 8. The case of claim 1, wherein the rear support surface and the perimetral edge substantially or entirely shield a rear surface of the computing device.
0. 9. The case of claim 1, further comprising: an external shield portion integrally formed with or detachably connected to the rear support surface, and wherein the external shield portion is dimensioned to correspond with the rear support surface and at least partially cover a rear portion of the computing device.
0. 10. The case of claim 1, wherein the rear support surface is selectively constructed with a reinforced honeycomb design.
0. 11. The case of claim 1, wherein the case is constructed from a single material or wherein the perimetral edge is relatively flexible or resilient and the rear support surface is impact resistant.
0. 12. The case of claim 1, further comprising: one or more impact resistant corners formed with the perimetral edge and/or the rear support surface.
0. 13. The case of claim 1, wherein the perimetral edge of the case is defined by extending away from the rear support surface and terminating in an inwardly extending lip, and wherein the inwardly extending lip is wider than the portion of the perimetral edge extending away from the rear support surface.
0. 14. The case of claim 1, wherein the perimetral edge of the case is defined by extending away from the rear support surface and terminating in an inwardly extending lip, and wherein the perimetral edge is operable to flex outwards and the inwardly extending lip is operable to securely retain the computing device.
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This Application claims priority to and benefit under 35 U.S.C §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/205,532, filed Aug. 14, 2015, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety as if fully set forth below.
This disclosure relates generally to protective cases for computing devices and more particularly, protective cases for mobile computing devices such as smart phones, tablets, PDAs, and laptops.
With increasing regularity, protective cases are being constructed for a variety of computing devices such as smart phones, tablets, PDAs and/or other portable computing devices. Their respective designs vary, ranging between degrees of protection as well as facilitating use of the computing device in a more protected environment.
Cases have been known to be constructed from molding using silicon or thermoplastic polyurethane rubber that provides some basic protection against drops and scratches. Other case designs have been constructed from relatively stiffer injected plastics such as polycarbonate.
The design and construction of the known cases therefore vary depending on the desired amount of protection, costs, and consideration for certain materials and mounting schemes balanced with features that facilitate performance of the computing device itself. For example, certain material may provide basic structural protection, be relatively cheap, but this material may induce too much friction (e.g. grip) to the user that interferes with easy attachment of the case with the device or grip with other articles such as parts of the user's body or other objects foreign to the case.
In addition to material selection, cases can suffer from being too bulky and difficult to stow away. It is also known that materials for certain cases can degrade over time thereby diminishing protective capabilities of the case as well as loosening its attachment with the computing device. Aesthetically, a worn case also diminishes the overall impression of the case and the attached computing device. Such cases can also have reduced bulk versus their rubber counterparts. Plastic injected mold cases can suffer from passing on relatively high material stresses to the computing device itself due to the differing elasticity and cushioning. For computing devices with sensitive displays or input devices, such protective devices may therefore may not be desirous.
Certain cases also decrease the ability of a device positioned within them to expel heat by virtue of the materials chosen or the coverage over vents or other heated areas of the device.
Certain hybrid combinations have therefore been designed to combine each approach with the softer, cushion portions being placed in communication with the computing device whereas the exterior portion being constructed from the less bulky, injected plastic.
Yet, even with these hybrid solutions, stress tests to the computing devices caused by normal use through drops or collisions can lead to device damage and case separation. In turn, the user may have to fix the device, buy a new one, and/or re-assemble the case with the computing device. Furthermore, many cases fail to completely protect or envelope the associated computing device which unnecessarily risks structural harm to the computing device.
Known cases also suffer by limiting accessibility or storage for certain features of the computing device received by the case. Many cases, such as folio type cases used with computing devices, are designed to allow a portion of the case to fold and be used in a stand to adjust the angle and elevation of the device in certain positions. However, such cases have been known to be cumbersome and difficult to use as far as adjusting the elevation or position of the case itself. Therefore, a need exists to resolve these and other problems in the art.
The following simplified summary is provided in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the claimed subject matter. This summary is not an extensive overview, and is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope of the claimed subject matter. Its purpose is to present some concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
In a preferred embodiment, a case for a computing device includes a rear support surface that is operatively coupled to a perimetral edge that securely engages with a perimetral edge of the computing device. A support stand may be in communication with the rear support surface, wherein the stand is operable to move between one or more elevations. The rear support surface may have a greater material strength (e.g. stiffness, rigidity, etc.) than the perimetral edge of the case. It is contemplated that the rear support surface and the perimetral edge may be integrally formed with, or detachably connected to, each other.
The stand may be substantially recessed in or substantially parallel with the rear support surface. The rear support surface and the perimetral edge may partially, substantially, or preferably entirely shield a rear surface of the computing device.
An external shield portion may be integrally formed with or detachably connected to the rear support surface. In this respect, the external shield portion may be dimensioned to correspond with the rear support surface and at least partially cover a rear portion of the computing device. Optionally, the external shield portion may include one or a plurality of impact resistant portions or resilient portions. The impact resistant or resilient portions may be constructed from foam, a polymer, or an elastomer.
In other embodiments, the rear support surface may be selectively constructed throughout or in one or more predetermined locations with a reinforced honeycomb design. Optionally, the case may be constructed from a single material or wherein the perimetral edge may be relatively flexible or resilient and the rear support surface may be impact resistant. In certain embodiments, one or more cutout or window portions may be included to provide access to actuators of the computing device and/or visibility to one or more optical systems of the computing device. The cutout or window portions may be removable, integrally formed therewith, or trimmable as needed or required. Optionally, one or more actuator surfaces may be included with the perimetral edge and/or the rear support surface to correspond with actuators of the computing device.
In other embodiments, an externally positioned receiver for a control mechanism of the computing device may be included with the case. The receiver may be detachable through one or more corresponding fastening mechanisms or may be integrally formed with the case. The case may also include one or more impact resistant corners formed with the perimetral edge and/or rear support surface.
Preferably, the perimetral edge of the case may be defined by extending away from the rear support surface and terminating in an inwardly extending lip. The inwardly extending lip may be wider than the portion of the perimetral edge extending away from the rear support surface. The perimetral edge may be operable to flex outwards while also being capable of securely retaining the computing device once said computing device is assembled with the inwardly extending lip.
In certain embodiments, the support stand may pivot about a first rotational axis of the rear support surface and may include a stand mechanism with support and pivot portions. The support portion may be operable to communicate with a corresponding mounting surface and the pivot portion may be operable to pivot the support stand between a closed state and one or more elevations. Optionally, the support portion may be wider than the pivot portion but the case is not so limited and the support portion and pivot portion may include any reasonable shape or width ratio according to need or preference. The support portion can include one or more fastening mechanisms operable to securely engage with the rear support surface in the closed state such as one or more bolts, clamps, couplings, hooks, pins, latches or magnets.
The pivot portion may also include first and second pivot couplings, the first pivot coupling pivotally engaged with the first rotational axis of the rear support surface and the second pivot coupling pivotally engaged with a pivot arm. Preferably, the pivot arm may be pivotally engaged with a second rotational axis of the rear support surface. In this respect, the second rotational axis may be aligned with or otherwise in communication with the support portion in the closed state. The pivot arm may further comprise a guide in communication with the second pivot coupling, the guide optionally including a plurality of predetermined positions. The pivot arm in turn may be slidable about or along the guide between the predetermined positions, wherein each predetermined position corresponds to an elevation of the case. Preferably, the second rotational axis may be adjacent to, aligned with, or in contact with a lower part of the perimetral edge of the case.
In other embodiments, the perimetral edge or the rear support surface may be operatively coupled to a detachable base along its lower portion. The detachable base may attach to a retaining groove or pivot axis of the rear support surface. The detachable base may also be constructed from at least impact resistant material and operable to securely engage with the perimetral edge when the case is in a closed state. The detachable base may also be operable to completely or substantially envelope and/or shield the computing device in the closed state. The detachable base may also be operatively coupled to the rear support surface with one or more fasteners such as snap fit connectors, cables, clamps, couplings, dowels, hooks, keys latches, or magnets.
A variety of methods and systems of utilizing and assembling the disclosed case is also contemplated in a variety of situations and environments. To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles of the claimed subject matter may be employed and the claimed subject matter is intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features may become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The features of the presently disclosed solution may be economically molded or assembled by using one or more distinct parts and associated components which, may be assembled together for removable or integral application with a known or to-be-designed computing device case in an economical manner, wherein the features of the present disclosure may form the herein disclosed servicing apparatus regardless of the particular form. Unless defined otherwise, all terms of art, notations and other scientific terms or terminology used herein have the same meaning as is commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs.
Terms with commonly understood meanings may be defined herein for clarity and/or for ready reference, and the inclusion of such definitions herein should not necessarily be construed to represent a substantial difference over what is generally understood in the art. All patents, applications, published applications and other publications referred to herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety. If a definition set forth in this section is contrary to or otherwise inconsistent with a definition set forth in the patents, application, published applications and other publications that are herein incorporated by reference, the definition set forth in this section prevails over the definition that is incorporated herein by reference.
As used herein, “a” or “an” means “at least one” or “one or more.” As used herein, the term “user”, “subject”, “end-user” or the like is not limited to a specific entity or person. For example, the term “user” may refer to a person who uses the systems and methods described herein, and frequently may be a technician. However, this term is not limited to end users or technicians and thus encompasses a variety of persons who can use the disclosed systems and methods.
The disclosed solution can now be better understood turning to the following detailed description. It is to be expressly understood that the illustrated embodiments are set forth as examples and not by way of limitations on the embodiments as ultimately defined in the claims. An embodiment in accordance with the present disclosure provides a cover for a computing device such as a smart phone with an adjustable stand, tablet or any other portable computing device. The cover can be made of multiple parts, integrally formed therewith or detachable.
It is understood that “computing device” can mean any mobile device such as a cellular phone, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a tablet computing device, PDAs or the like.
“Shield” as used herein with the disclosed case can mean to protect, wrap around, or envelope a corresponding computing device in a manner that conceals the computing device from injuries during a drop or accident such as by impact or collision.
“Impact resistant” or “impact resistance” as it relates to the herein disclosed case features can mean any feature designed to withstand relatively high applied forces or related shock across the design life of the disclosed case. Accordingly, features or materials described herein as providing impact resistance or being impact resistant utilize material properties and/or structural design of the case directed towards mitigating the effects of expected events in the life-cycle of the case and corresponding computing device that incur impact (e.g. drops, collisions, accidents, etc).
“Honeycomb design” as described herein is contemplated to signify any natural or man-made structure such as a plastic injected mould or composite sandwich structure that includes geometry of a honeycomb. It is understood that such honeycomb designs include structures that have the geometry to reach minimal weight and maximum strength and may provide a material with least density and relative high compression properties and shear properties. This structure may reinforce structural integrity in the feature it is included and/or may also allow the minimization of the amount of used material to optimize feature weight and material costs.
The herein disclosed solution described a case capable of exhibiting the shock resistant benefits of a case with elastomeric edges or outer portions combined with the consumer usability benefits of a resilient outer case such as relatively stronger plastics. The herein described solution may also be a composite case with some combination of one or more elastic materials with one or more harder, resilient materials, such as injection molded plastic and/or rubber, in a way that forms a permanent bond therebetween resulting in a protective system that sufficiently securely retains and protects a computing device in most operating conditions including, but not limited to, the standards set forth by MIL-STD 810G, 506.6 VI. The herein disclosed solution also contemplates a composite case in which the geometric shape of the constituent components maximizes overall structural strength and impact resistance while minimizing material weight and size.
For simplicity and illustration purposes only, the presently disclosed case 10 is depicted for use with a tablet though the solution is not so limited and could be used with other referenced computing devices as understood in the context of this disclosure and other numerous consumer electronic devices, wherein case 10 would employ similar details, features and benefits. Turning to the figures,
Portion 20 may be constructed from a relatively resilient material with a perimetral edge portion 22. Edge portion 22 may be substantially or partially flexible in one or more predetermined areas. For example certain areas of portion 22 immediately adjacent or nearby corners 24 may be relatively resilient or stiff whereas areas disposed in a central portion closer away from corners 24 may be more flexible so that portion 22 can conform to computing device 50 as needed. Corners 24 in turn may therefore be reinforced with one or more impact resistant materials and/or structural designs so as to withstand and shield device 50 during collision, drop or otherwise accidental conduct.
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Preferably, edge 22 may be defined by extending away from the rear support surface 23 and terminating in an inwardly extending lip 28. Lip 28 may be wider or thicker than the lower portion of edge 22 extending away from the rear support surface 32 23. In this respect, perimetral edge 28 may be operable to flex outwards while also being capable of securely retaining device 50 once assembled with lip 28.
Portion 20 may also include optional optical system cutout 21 and/or actuator surfaces or cutouts 29 positioned with edge 22. Cutout 21 and/or surfaces 29 may be formed by being trimmed or cut from edge 22 by the end-user according to particular device 50. Edge 22 in turn may be formed with pre-etched portions operable to be trimmed or modified as needed by the end-user. Cutout 21 and/or surfaces 29 may also include corresponding hingeable covering surfaces or detachable covers that can be easily moved as needed or required to further shield corresponding optical system 56 of device 50 and/or related actuators positioned along the corresponding perimeter of device 50.
Edge 22 may also include a base receiving portion 25 that is thinner than the other portions of edge 22. In this respect, when a detachable base 53 (also referred to herein as a base device) is introduced with portion 20, portion 25 this reduced material creates a gap, space, or retaining groove operable to securely retain base 53 as described more particularly below.
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It can be seen that portion 30 may include one or more raised portions 33 for additional protection to device 50 and portion 20. Moreover, portion 30 may be formed with device 20 or may be detachable via one or more fasteners 36. It is noted that each elevation associated with stand 40 can include predetermined height and/or angle of a graphical user interface of device 50 with respect to the corresponding surface on which base 53 and/or device 10 are seated.
As can also be seen, positional slide 43 may be pivotally engaged with a second rotational axis 48 of stand 40. Specifically, slide 43 may include a rotational pin, rod, or axel operable to securely and pivotally engage with axis 48 which situation along lateral edges of mechanism 41 away from axis 47. As seen more particularly in
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To release the secure engagement between latch 46B and receiver 46A, a predetermined force or movement may be applied to mechanism 41 so that stand 40 can again move between the closed state or the one or more elevations. Optionally, a release actuator may be included with stand 40 that will release a secure engagement between latch 46B and receiver 46A and/or any other features of stand 40 that may have fixed stand 40 in a particular elevated position.
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It is also noted that more than three or less than three receivers 46A may be included with slide 43. Optionally, receiver 46A may be positioned closer or further apart and/or more may not be completely pierced through slide 43. In other embodiments, neither latch 46B nor receivers 46A are included and instead, guides 42A and/or 42B may include fastening mechanisms operable to securely maintain slide 43 in a particular position or elevation. Optional fastening mechanism of guides 42A and/or 42B may include any clamp, bolt, coupling, dowel, latch, lock, pin, rivet, or the like formed therewith.
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It is to be understood the portion 20 of case 10 preferably completely or substantially envelopes case 50 when case 50 is securely engaged therewith even while adjustable stand 40 moves between closed and deployed states. This is particularly advantageous in the art as no ancillary features or stands are required to customize the computing experience with a particular device 50, safely transport said device 50 between operating environments, while ultimately protecting from the expected and unexpected accidents that tend to occur with computing devices.
Portions 20 and 30 may be integrally formed with each other or may be detachable as needed or preferred. Preferably, portion 20 and its features may be constructed from an injection molded TPU rubber but portion 20 is not so limited and it may be fabricated from a variety of materials. As can be seen throughout this disclosure, when device 50 is received and securely retained by portion 20 of case 10, case 10 and corresponding device 50 are substantially coexistive so that case 10 sufficiently protects device 50 and avoids injurious actions befalling device 50, including impacts, sharp objects, shock and scratches to the graphical user interface or display screen of device 50.
As can be seen, case 10 can easily and securely retain device 50 while also having the capability to secure device 50 in case 10 during a variety of operating environments including, but not limited to, an accidental or intentional drop. Advantageously, the described case 10 amply protects device 50 yet does not interfere with access to buttons, ports, or the device 55's graphical user interface 55. Case 10 is therefore also advantageous since if stand 40 or base 53 fails or breaks, case 10 will still protect device 50 from also incurring damage requiring repair.
As stand 40 and its components may take various forms and shapes without departing from the scope of the herein discussed solution,
Similar to latch 46B, latch 146B may extend outwardly from arm 145 to communicate with and securely engage with receivers 146A. In this embodiment, receiver 146A may extend outwardly from guide 142A towards latch 146B. In this respect, receivers 146A may not include a window or cutout and instead may be recessed so as to both securely engage with latch 146B and also ensure that guides 142A and 142B remain aligned and substantially planar. Similar to the embodiments of
It is also noted that more than the depicted receivers 146A may be included with slide 143. Optionally, receivers 146A may be positioned closer or further apart and/or their respective location may be adjustable in those embodiments by, for example, being removably attached to slide 143 in the desired position through adhesives, magnets, hook and loop fasteners, sonic welding, click fit engagements, or the like.
The definitions of the words or elements of the following claims are, therefore, defined in this specification to not only include the combination of elements which are literally set forth. It is also contemplated that an equivalent substitution of two or more elements may be made for any one of the elements in the claims below or that a single element may be substituted for two or more elements in a claim. Although elements may be described above as acting in certain combinations and even initially claimed as such, it is to be expressly understood that one or more elements from a claimed combination can in some cases be excised from the combination and that the claimed combination may be directed to a subcombination or variation of a subcombination(s).
Insubstantial changes from the claimed subject matter as viewed by a person with ordinary skill in the art, now known or later devised, are expressly contemplated as being equivalently within the scope of the claims. Therefore, obvious substitutions now or later known to one with ordinary skill in the art are defined to be within the scope of the defined elements. The claims are thus to be understood to include what is specifically illustrated and described above, what is conceptually equivalent, what can be obviously substituted and also what incorporates the essential idea of the embodiments.
What has been described above includes examples of one or more embodiments. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the aforementioned embodiments, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of various embodiments are possible. Accordingly, the described embodiments are intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
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