PLATFORM JACKET FOR AN eREADER

Abstract

A protective cover for an eReader, including a first cover having an interior surface and an exterior surface, a second cover having an interior surface and an exterior surface, wherein the first cover and second cover are pivotable with respect each other, a mounting device for securing the eReader on the interior surface of one of the first cover and the second cover, and a closure device including a closure strap slot on the first cover, and a closure strap on at least the second cover, wherein the closure strap engages the closure strap slot to secure the first cover and the second cover in a closed position in which the interior surface of the first cover is opposed to the interior surface of the second cover, wherein the closure strap engages the closure strap slot to secure the first cover and the second cover in an open position in which the exterior surface of the first cover is opposed to the exterior surface of the second cover, and wherein, in the open position with the closure strap engaging the closure strap slot, the first cover and the second cover form an upright frame for supporting the eReader.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a Continuation-In-Part Application claiming the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §120 of co-pending U.S. application Ser. No. 12 / 534,850, filed Aug. 3, 2009, and entitled “PROTECTIVE COVER FOR AN eREADER”, which claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 138,522, filed Dec. 17, 2008, and entitled “PROTECTIVE COVER FOR AN eREADER,” and this application also claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 179,712, filed May 19, 2009, and entitled PLATFORM JACKET FOR AN eREADER”, and the entire contents each of the above identified patent applications are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention is directed toward an eReader jacket, and more specifically, to a platform jacket for an eReader or other electronic device.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Recently, eRe...

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Benefits of technology

[0014]The exemplary embodiments also can provide a protective jacket or cover having a mounting system that securely and reliably holds the eReader device in the cover, and more particularly, a variety of types of eReaders or other electronic devices by various manufacturers. In this manner, the mounting system can be universal for a plurality of eReader devices or other electronic devices, and therefore, does not need to be configured specifically for one particular device, model, or manufacturer. The exemplary mounting system of the invention is easy to use, reliably and firmly holds or secures the eReader in place inside the protective cover, and can be used with eReaders of various sizes, shapes, and weights, and made by various manufacturers.

[0015]Additionally, the exemplary embodiments can provide a protective cover including a pocket for receiving a base of a portable and/or flexible booklight such that a booklight can be easily and effortlessly carried with the eReader, for example, at all times. The exemplary embodiments also can be configured to receive and seamlessly integrate and store the booklight within the protective cover, for example, in an area adjacent to the stored eReader that is protected ...

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 limi...

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