Personal Device Case

Abstract

A personal device case for the secure containment and ergonomic manipulation of an electronic device is provided. The device case includes a vertically oriented, uninterrupted slot traversing from a bottom of the case, along an anterior side, and through to a top opening of the case. When closed, a top flap extends downward and substantially covers the slot at the anterior side. The slot forms two panels in the anterior side, which may each include stiffening members to support the electronic device. The device case may be secured to a part of a user and facilitates the insertion and removal of an electronic device without comprising a grip or damaging a display screen. The device case may assist users with disabilities and / or poor coordination.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 640,819, titled PERSONAL DEVICE CASE, filed May 1, 2012, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety for all purposes.BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY[0002]The reduction of electronic packaging sizes and improvements in semiconductor manufacturing have led to small but extremely powerful electronic devices. Such devices, however, are often expensive and fragile, driving a demand for protective cases. In order to sufficiently protect the electronic device, protective cases must cover a significant portion of the device and provide a snug compartment in which the device may be secured. However, such cases often make inserting and removing a device awkward and difficult, requiring a user to modify their grasp on the electronic device which may cause the user to mishandle, drop, or even damage the device. Many protective cases al...

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Benefits of technology

This patent is for a protective case for a handheld electronic device. The case has a slot at the bottom, along the front side, and a top opening. It also has a removable flap that covers the slot and provides protection to the device. The case can be easily attached and detached from the user's hand, reducing the risk of dropping or getting the device dirty. The case is especially useful for people with arthritis or other disabilities. Overall, the protective case helps users securely hold and handle their electronic devices.

Problems solved by technology

Such devices, however, are often expensive and fragile, driving a demand for protective cases.

However, such cases often make inserting and removing a device awkward and difficult, requiring a user to modify their grasp on the electronic device which may cause the user to mishandle, drop, or even damage the device.

The protective case allows a user to install and remove an electronic device without modifying, compromising, or releasing their grasp on the electronic device, significantly reducing the chances of mishandling the device, which might otherwise lead to damaging the device and / or smudging / scratching its screen.

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