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Mobile device case with integrated locking assembly

a technology for mobile devices and locking assemblies, applied in the field of mobile devices, can solve the problems of less user-friendly, more expensive, and less secure clamshell connections using extraneous hardware (clamps, hinges, etc.) to achieve the effect of robust connection

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-03-17
WIMO LABS
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Benefits of technology

The solution provides a secure, durable, and user-friendly closure mechanism that enhances impact resistance and protection for portable electronic devices, eliminating the need for clamps or hinges while maintaining ease of use.

Problems solved by technology

However, such an over-lapping interface may wear down over time with repeated use and fail to provide a secure connection.
Alternatively, more secure clamshell connections using extraneous hardware (clamps, hinges, etc.) are less user-friendly and more expensive.

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[0043]The description that follows describes, illustrates and exemplifies one or more particular embodiments of the present invention in accordance with its principles. This description is not provided to limit the invention to the embodiments described herein, but rather to explain and teach the principles of the invention in such a way to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to understand these principles and, with that understanding, be able to apply them to practice not only the embodiments described herein, but also other embodiments that may come to mind in accordance with these principles. The scope of the present invention is intended to cover all such embodiments that may fall within the scope of the appended claims, either literally or under the doctrine of equivalents.

[0044]FIG. 1 shows an exploded view of a case 100 for a mobile device, such as an iPad® tablet. It will be understood that the components of the case, and the dimensions and shape, could be modified to fi...

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Abstract

A protective case for housing a mobile device is provided. The case comprises a shell assembly including a top shell and a bottom shell that at least partially enclose and form a perimeter around the device. The case further includes a backing assembly comprising an upper backing element and a lower backing element configured to join together along a parting line between a top end and a bottom end of the shell assembly. The case also includes a lock assembly for use in drawing together the upper and lower backing elements to hold the components of the shell assembly together.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This non-provisional patent application is a continuation of U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 14 / 723,352, filed May 27, 2015, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. No. 14 / 340,305, filed Jul. 24, 2014, both of which claim priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent App. Nos. 61 / 872,074 filed on Aug. 30, 2013 and 61 / 893,672 filed on Oct. 21, 2013. The entirety of U.S. Non-Provisional patent application Ser. Nos. 14 / 723,352 and 14 / 340,305 and U.S. Provisional Patent App. Nos. 61 / 872,074 and 61 / 893,672 are incorporated by reference herein.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]Generally, this application relates to cases for portable electronic devices, and more particularly, to cases that may be used to protect a portable electronic device (or, more simply, a “device”). As used herein, the term “hand-held electronic device” may include any type of wireless communication devices, such as, e.g...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): H04B1/3888
CPCH04B1/3888H04M1/185H05K5/0013H04M1/0274H04M1/18A45C2011/002
Inventor WILSON, SCOTT H.PUHALLA, DENNIS MALSBERG, KEITHSEUM, MICHAELRODE, GILLIANSEAL, DAVID B.GODSTON, JON
Owner WIMO LABS