Case for a portable electronic device having rims and a material

Abstract

Provided a case having interchangeable parts that are coupled together to provide a protective casing for an electronic device, such as a smartphone. The case parts may comprise a first rim, a second rim and a material, such as a flexible material, to extend across a surface of the portable electronic device. The first rim includes one or more protrusions to extend through corresponding one or more openings of the material to extend the material across at least a side portion of the first rim between the first rim and the second rim. In further embodiments, the material may comprise a flexible material may be formed of a composite material comprising at least one mesh material and an additional layer.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a case for a portable electronic device having rims and a material.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Cases for portable electronic devices, such as smart phones, computer tablets, and hand held digital music players provide a protective cover to absorb shock when the covered device is dropped or subject to damaging forces. Case designers also spend considerable effort on creating the aesthetics of the case design because many people view their smart phone as an extension or expression of their individuality.[0005]Certain case designs provide interchangeable parts to allow a user to select parts to incorporate into the case based on personal preferences and individual expression. Further, users may want to change the appearance of their smartphone case because they become “bored” of the same look. Providing different appearing interchangeable parts allows the user to vary the a...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention relates to a case for a portable electronic device that allows users to customize the appearance of their device by interchangeable parts. The case is designed to protect the device from shocks, scratches, and debris while still allowing the user to change the appearance to maintain individual expression. The case includes interchangeable back plates with different colors that the user can mix and match to create different looks. The case is made of a flexible material that can be easily molded to the device. The technical effect of the invention is to provide users with the ability to customize the appearance of their portable electronic device while still protecting it from damage.

Problems solved by technology

Further, users may want to change the appearance of their smartphone case because they become “bored” of the same look.

This is particularly important because the smartphone is continually used throughout the day which increases the likelihood that users will lose interest and become “bored” with a fixed design.

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