Protective skin for an e-reader

Abstract

A protective case for an eReader, including a body having a first interior surface and a first exterior surface, a first opening for inserting the eReader into an interior of the protective case, and a first closure device that substantially closes the first opening.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present invention claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 350,483, filed Jun. 2, 2010, and entitled “PROTECTIVE SKIN FOR AN E-READER”, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a protective case or skin for an e-reader, and more specifically, to a silicone protective case or skin for an e-reader.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]A user may control the eReader using key commands including, for example, directional key commands (e.g., up, down, left, right), enter / ok, next page or previous page, or menu structure key commands (e.g., menu, home, back), etc.[0005]A user may read the eReader in a variety of places and in a varie...

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Benefits of technology

[0009]These problems and others are addressed by the present invention, a first exemplary embodiment of which includes a protective case or skin for an eReader including a body having a first interior surface and a first exterior surface, a first opening for inserting the eReader into an interior of the protective case, and a first closure device that substantially closes the first opening. The protective skin can protect the eReader from various types of damage, including damage from liquids or spills.

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.

Although, conventional covers are generally thought to be acceptable, they are not without limitations.

For example, conventional covers 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.

Moreover, conventional covers may not protect the eReader from damage resulting from exposure to the elements, such as dirt, dust, sand, moisture or liquids from, for example, rain, spills, etc.

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