Tri-fold case for a tablet computer

a tablet computer and tri-fold technology, applied in the field of tri-fold cases for tablet computers, can solve the problems of not providing both a case and a stand, and the computer is too large to be comfortably held in the hand

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-12-06
MARWARE
View PDF25 Cites 121 Cited by
  • Summary
  • Abstract
  • Description
  • Claims
  • Application Information

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0006]It is accordingly an object of the invention to provide a tri-fold case for a tablet computer, which overcomes the hereinafore-mentioned disadvantages of the heretofore-known

Problems solved by technology

Tablet computers are too large to be held comfortably in the hand like a smart phone and do not have a horizontally-oriented keyboard which can rest on a surface while supporting a vertically-align

Method used

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
View more

Image

Smart Image Click on the blue labels to locate them in the text.
Viewing Examples
Smart Image
  • Tri-fold case for a tablet computer
  • Tri-fold case for a tablet computer
  • Tri-fold case for a tablet computer

Examples

Experimental program
Comparison scheme
Effect test

Embodiment Construction

[0019]Referring now to the figures of the drawings in detail and first, particularly, to FIGS. 1 and 2 thereof, there is seen a tri-fold case 1 for a tablet computer. The case 1 is in an unfolded or closed position for storage or transport in FIGS. 1 and 2 and therefore it is not possible to see a tablet computer 20 which is disposed therein, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. The case 1 is in the shape of a book having a front cover 3 with corners 4, 5, a rear cover 6, a spine or spline 8 and live or living hinges 9, 10 interconnecting the spine and the covers. The front cover 3 has corner folding lines 12, 13 for the corners 4, 5. The rear cover 6 has flaps 14 which are cut out of the rear cover along a U-shaped edge 15, as well as flap folding lines 16 for the flaps.

[0020]The front cover 3 has an outer surface 3′, an inner surface 3″ and a center portion 7. The rear cover 6 has an outer surface 6′ and a non-illustrated inner surface facing the tablet computer 20. The inner surface 3″ is ...

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to view more

PUM

No PUM Login to view more

Abstract

A tri-fold case for a tablet computer includes front and rear covers, a spine and hinges for rotating the covers and converting the case between storage and standing positions. The front cover has corner folding lines dividing the front cover into a center portion and corners. The rear cover has cutout flaps and flap folding lines for bending the flaps away from the rear cover. The front and rear covers have outer surfaces facing away from each other and inner surfaces facing toward each other for receiving the tablet computer in the storage position. The outer surfaces of the covers face each other, the corners are bent along the corner folding lines and the flaps are bent along the flap folding lines and attached to the outer surface of the front cover, for supporting the tablet computer at the outer surface of the rear cover in the standing position.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the priority, under 35 U.S.C. §119(e), of provisional application No. 61 / 491,684 filed May 31, 2011; the prior application is herewith incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The invention relates to a tri-fold case for a tablet computer. Tablet computers, such as the iPad from Apple, are devices which are between a laptop computer and a smart phone, both in terms of size and capabilities.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Tablet computers are too large to be held comfortably in the hand like a smart phone and do not have a horizontally-oriented keyboard which can rest on a surface while supporting a vertically-aligned screen like a laptop computer. Such devices therefore require accessories to enable them to be protected from damage and held in positions which are ergonomically correct, so as to increase productivity while limiting fatigue ...

Claims

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to view more

Application Information

Patent Timeline
no application Login to view more
IPC IPC(8): A45C11/00B65D85/00B65D5/52
CPCG06F2200/1633A45C2011/003A45C11/00
Inventor CHUNG, CHANSEOL
Owner MARWARE
Who we serve
  • R&D Engineer
  • R&D Manager
  • IP Professional
Why Eureka
  • Industry Leading Data Capabilities
  • Powerful AI technology
  • Patent DNA Extraction
Social media
Try Eureka
PatSnap group products

Browse by: Latest US Patents, China's latest patents, Technical Efficacy Thesaurus, Application Domain, Technology Topic.

© 2024 PatSnap. All rights reserved.Legal|Privacy policy|Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement|Sitemap