Television Remote Control Protective Skin
a technology for remote control and protective skin, which is applied in the direction of packaging, transportation and packaging, and damagable goods packaging, etc. it can solve the problems of not providing the closely-fitting, formed skin, and failing to disclose the form-fitting, flexible gel skin covering having an interior space and flexible securement, so as to facilitate the deployment of the skin or the release of the remote
Inactive Publication Date: 2012-11-01
RICE CHRISTOPHER
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[0012]In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of television remote skins now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a new protective outer covering wherein the same can be utilized for providing convenience for the user when protecting a television remote device from impact damage and preventing liquid contact therewith about a majority of its outer surface.
[0014]It is another object of the present invention to provide a form-fitting attachment skin to a television remote device that forms to the contour of the remote's backing and sidewall surfaces, distributing impact loads and preventing liquids from contacting a majority of the remote's outer surface.
[0015]Another object of the present invention is to provide a television remote skin having an inwardly facing lip to retain the remote device within the skin interior volume, while providing the structure of the skin in such a way as to provide protection and inherent malleability to easily deploy the skin or release the remote.
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However, these devices fail to disclose a form-fitting, Flex-Gel skin covering having an interior space and a flexible securement lip to allow placement of the remote into the cover, and for securement therein after placement.
It does not provide the closely-fitted, formed skin in which impact absorption and distribution is facilitated.
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[0026]Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the television remote skin. For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, the preferred embodiment will be discussed as used for providing a protective skin or outer covering that is form-fitted to a remote outer surface. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.
[0027]Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown an overhead perspective view of the present invention, wherein a formed remote skin is provided. The skin 11 comprises an elongated structure having an interior volume 12, a backside surface 13, upstanding sidewalls 14 and an inwardly facing lip structure 15. The backside surface 13 and sidewalls 14 are adapted to conform or contour closely to the exterior geometry of a given universal television remote. The backsid...
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Disclosed is a protective outer skin covering for a television remote that comprises a forming-fitting Flex-Gel or silicon material adapted to provide shock protection in the event the remote is dropped or thrown. The covering is a unitary form that is adapted to snugly secure a remote control device, wherein the covering is a generally hollow structure having sidewalls, a backing surface and an inwardly facing lip that retains the remote within the hollow interior. The Flex-Gel material is one that can provide shock resistance, provide a relatively rigid outer shell while being malleable enough to insert the remote within the hollow, wherein the lip prevents dislodgment. An open area interior of the lip allows unobstructed access to the remote buttons and control surface. The interior of the hollow may further include expansion material to accommodate differing sized remote geometries within a single cover form.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 480,739 filed on Apr. 29, 2011, entitled “Silicone Skin or Flex Gel for TV Remotes.”BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to electronic remote controls and protective covers therefor. More specifically, the present invention pertains to a protective skin that conforms to and surrounds a television or similar electronic remote control, wherein the remote is protected by a hard outer coating made of silicone or Flex-Gel material that prevents damage if dropped or chewed on by domestic pets.[0004]Remote control units (RCUs), or simply remote controls, are devices utilized to control an electronic device from a stand-off distance and without physically interacting with the electronic device to impart an operation. Devices of this type are popular for televisions, wherein channels, volume and other operations can be...
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CPCH01H9/0242H04B1/3888
Inventor RICE, CHRISTOPHER
Owner RICE CHRISTOPHER