Sealable protective cover for an ereader

Abstract

A sealable protective cover for an eReader including a first cover having a first interior surface and a first exterior surface, a second cover having a second interior surface and a second exterior surface, wherein at last one of the first cover and the second cover is moveable to form an opening for inserting the eReader into an interior of the protective cover; and a closure device that closes the opening.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present invention claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 138,523, filed Dec. 17, 2008, and entitled “SEALED JACKET OR COVER FOR AN eREADER”, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention is directed toward a protective jacket or cover for an eReader, and more particularly, to a sealable protective jacket or cover for an eReader.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Recently, eReaders such as electronic books have become increasingly popular. Such eReaders include a display, such as a liquid crystal display (LCD), for displaying the contents or text of an electronic book.[0004]An eReader is designed to be lightweight, compact, and portable. In this manner, an eReader may be easily stowed, for example, in a book bag, purse, pocket, briefcase, etc. and transported by a user, or simply be hand-carried by the user. As a result of this portability, th...

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Benefits of technology

[0011]In an exemplary embodiment, the sealable protective jacket or cover can include a read-through, clear front cover, such as a clear vinyl front cover, that provides protection against moisture, dirt, dust, and sand, etc. while permitting the user to use the eReader while the eReader is sealed within the sealable protective jacket or cover. For purposes of this disclosure, a closure device is defined as a device the substantially seals the opening of the protective cover. For example, a closure device can include a zipper closure, a hook and loop closure device, an interlocking ridge closure, a tongue and groove zipper, a reusable or re-sealable adhesive, a flap or tongue inserted into a corresponding pocket, or other suitable device that provides a sealed (e.g., water-tight or hermetically sealed) or semi-sealed (e.g., substantially sealed) arrangement that closes the opening. In an exemplary embodiment, a zipper closure fully encloses and seals the eReader within the sealable protective jacket or cover, thereby providing additional protection against the elements.

[0012]The exemplary embodiments of the protective cover can provide a user with full access and use of most or all of the input/output ports and controls, etc. of the eReader without having to remove the sea

Problems solved by technology

As a result of this portability, the eReader may be susceptible to wear or damage from other objects, liquids, etc., including for example, scratches, dings, chipping, etc.

Conventional covers commonly may have limited applications, may be cumbersome or difficult to use, may not reliably hold or secure the eReader

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