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

[0010]In this manner, the exemplary embodiments of the present invention can provide an eReader jacket, and more specifically, a platform jacket for an eReader or other electronic device that not only protects the eReader, but also can be manipulated into a platform that supports the eReader or other electronic device in a desirable reading position.

[0019]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 protective cover from the eReader.

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 therein, may not protect all surfaces of the eReader, and / or may inhibit access to input / output controls of the eReader.

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