Case for portable electronic devices having a magnetically shielded fastener

a technology of magnetic shielding and electronic devices, which is applied in the field of portable electronic devices, can solve the problems of astronomical damage and destruction of the same, break the antenna, and the hard surface will certainly scratch the phone, and achieve the effect of eliminating the magnetic field on the flap and optimizing the pull force closur

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-07-03
USA WIRELESS SOLUTIONS
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[0010]A case for portable electronic devices, e.g., mobile phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), etc., having a magnetically shielded fastener is provided. The case of the present disclosure includes a plurality of walls defining a cavity for slideably receiving a portable electronic device and a flap extending from at least one of the walls to enclose the device within the case. The case includes a fastener mechanism for retaining the flap in place. The fastener mechanism includes a first fastener in a front wall of the case and a second fastener in the flap. The first fastener includes a magnet and a receiver configured for receiving the magnet and for redirecting the magnetic field generated by the magnet away from the device disposed within the case. The second fastener is configured from a magnetically attractive material which when aligned with the first fastener will be attracted to the magnet. By shielding the magnet of the first fastener, the magnetic field generated by the magnet is redirected away from the device disposed in the case and focused towards the second fastener to maintain optimal pull force closure. Simultaneously, by eliminating the magnet on the flap and replacing it with a slug, the magnetic field on the flap is virtually eliminated.

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However, with so many people carrying their cellular telephones with them at all times, the incidence of damage and destruction of the same is astronomically high.
However, a fall onto a hard surface will certainly at least scratch the phone.
Further, according to the configuration of the telephone, a fall on the wrong angle can break the antenna, crack the display, and even break a button or two.
Also, repeated drops, or a drop from a greater height can crack the casing, or damage internal electronic circuitry such that the telephone is rendered inoperable.
In addition, cellular telephones are very easily damaged by water.
This magnetic field nearly doubles when the case is closed and the two magnets are put together, thus increasing the potential to cause problems with the device.
Devices with these types of switches are naturally susceptible to false triggering by external magnets, such as 26 and 28.

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[0016]Preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will be described herein below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, well-known functions or constructions are not described in detail to avoid obscuring the present disclosure in unnecessary detail.

[0017]A case for portable electronic devices, e.g., mobile phones, having a magnetically shielded fastener is provided. Although the below embodiment is described in relation to a mobile phone, the principles of the present disclosure are equally suitable for other portable electronic devices including but not limited to personal digital assistants (PDAs), MP3 players, etc.

[0018]Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, a case 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclose is illustrated. Generally, the case has a similar structure to the prior art case shown in FIG. 1. The case 100 includes a plurality of walls including a front wall 112, a back wall 114, two side walls (not shown) and a bottom wall 118...

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A case for portable electronic devices having a magnetically shielded fastener is provided. The case includes a plurality of walls defining a cavity for slideably receiving a portable electronic device and a flap extending from at least one of the walls to enclose the device within the case. A fastener mechanism for retaining the flap in place includes a first fastener in a front wall of the case and a second fastener in the flap. The first fastener includes a magnet and a receiver configured for receiving the magnet and for redirecting the magnetic field generated by the magnet away from the device disposed within the case. The second fastener is configured from a magnetically attractive material. By shielding the magnet, the magnetic field generated by the magnet is redirected away from the device disposed in the case and focused towards the second fastener to maintain optimal pull force closure.

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[0001]This application claims priority on U.S. Provisional Patent Appl. No. 60 / 877,981 filed Dec. 29, 2006.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present disclosure relates generally to portable electronic devices, and more particularly, to a case for portable electronic devices, e.g., a mobile phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), etc., having a magnetically shielded fastener.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]With such a vast segment of the population owning portable cellular telephones, it is perhaps the most universally carried “personal item”. However, with so many people carrying their cellular telephones with them at all times, the incidence of damage and destruction of the same is astronomically high. To some extent, manufacturers seek to make the cellular telephone “tough”—such that it is perhaps able to withstand an ordinary fall onto the floor. However, a fall onto a hard surface will certainly at least scratch the phone. Further,...

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IPC IPC(8): A45F5/00
CPCA45C13/1069A45F5/00A45C2011/002
InventorESPIRITU, RONNIEROBINS, PHYLISSDUENAS, MARIOVANCE, SCOTTRICHTER, CLAYTON
OwnerUSA WIRELESS SOLUTIONS