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Cases for electronic devices, such as an iPad, are disclosed. The cases include an integrated cleaning component configured to wipe one or more surfaces of an electronic device. In some embodiments, the integrated cleaning component is configured to automatically wipe the surface(s) of the electroni

Cases for electronic devices, such as an iPad, are disclosed. The cases include an integrated cleaning component configured to wipe one or more surfaces of an electronic device. In some embodiments, the integrated cleaning component is configured to automatically wipe the surface(s) of the electronic device as it is inserted into or removed from the case. The integrated cleaning component of some embodiments include strips of material configured to engage the surface of the electronic device as it is inserted and/or removed from the case and to wipe or scrub away foreign material. The cleaning component can include various different materials to target primary removal of a particular foreign material (e.g., fingerprints, dirt, dust, oils, etc.). Other embodiments provide integrated storage of the integrated cleaning component, which can easily be removed by a user to wipe the surface(s) of the electronic device.

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1. A case for an electronic device comprising: a cover that defines an opening through which the electronic device can be inserted into the case, the cover having a first panel and a second panel, the first panel configured to span and at least partially cover a front surface of the electronic devic

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A case for an electronic device comprising: a cover that defines an opening through which the electronic device can be inserted into the case, the cover having a first panel and a second panel, the first panel configured to span and at least partially cover a front surface of the electronic device and form a first side of the opening, the second panel configured to span and at least partially cover a back surface of the electronic device and form a second side of the opening, wherein the opening is elongate to accommodate a width or length of the electronic device and narrow to conform to a thickness of the electronic device; anda cleaning component positioned inside the cover proximate the opening of the cover, the cleaning component configured to engage a surface of the electronic device and wipe the surface as the electronic device is inserted into the case through the opening, the cleaning component comprising: a first flap secured to an interior surface of the cover and extending along the first side of the opening from a point proximate a first end of the opening to a point proximate a second end of the opening, the first flap having a first side secured to the interior surface of the first panel of the cover and a second side extending away from the first panel of the cover, toward a center of the opening, and toward the second panel and the second side of the opening, the second end of the first flap configured to wipe one of the front surface and the back surface of the electronic device;a first plurality of microteeth disposed on the first flap, the first plurality of microteeth configured to rub along the surface of the electronic device and remove foreign objects and debris from the surface of the electronic device as it is inserted into the case and moved relative to the first flap. 2. The case of claim 1, wherein the cover further defines an interior space into which the electronic device is received when it is inserted through the opening. 3. The case of claim 1, wherein the first panel and the second panel are coupled together along fewer than all edges to define the opening. 4. The case of claim 1, further comprising: a second flap secured to an interior surface of the cover and extending along the second side of the opening from a point proximate the first end of the opening to a point proximate the second end of the opening, the second flap having a first side secured to the interior surface of the second panel of the cover and a second side extending away from the second panel of the cover, toward a center of the opening, and toward the first panel and the first side of the opening, the second end of the second flap configured to wipe one of the front surface and the back surface of the electronic device;a second plurality of microteeth disposed on the second flap, the second plurality of microteeth configured to rub along the surface of the electronic device and remove foreign objects from the surface of the electronic device as it is inserted into the case and moved relative to the second flap. 5. The case of claim 4, wherein the first and second flaps are curved, each flap forming an arc, wherein the first sides of the flaps are secured to the interior of the cover and the first side of the first flap is oriented to be aligned in parallel to a first plane, the first side of the second flap aligned in parallel to a second plane, and wherein the second sides of the flaps are configured to be oriented in parallel to a third plane that is parallel to the surfaces of the electronic device to be wiped by the flaps, such that the second sides of the flaps rub along the surface of the electronic device and remove foreign materials. 6. The case of claim 5, wherein the first and second flaps are biased together to provide even pressure against the surface of the electronic device and the second ends of the flaps are in abutment with one another prior to insertion of an electronic device into the opening. 7. The case of claim 6, wherein the second sides of the flaps curve downward in a direction inward relative to the opening such that an upper surface of the first flap at the second end and an upper surface of the second flap at the second end are disposed abutment with one another prior to insertion of an electronic device into the opening. 8. The case of claim 7, wherein the first and second flaps further comprise one or more securement portions configures to prevent the second ends of the flaps from being pulled out through the opening and thereby reverse direction. 9. The case of claim 8, wherein the one or more securement portions couple the second sides of the flaps to an interior surface of the case. 10. The case of claim 9, wherein a first securement portion couples the second side of the first flap to an interior surface of the first panel and a second securement portion couples the second side of the second flap to an interior surface of the second panel. 11. The case of claim 7, wherein the first plurality of microteeth are disposed on the upper surface of the first flap proximate the second side of the first flap and the second plurality of microteeth are disposed on the upper surface of the second flap proximate the second side of the second flap, wherein the first and second plurality of teeth are positioned in abutment to one another prior to insertion of an electronic device into the opening. 12. The case of claim 4, wherein the first plurality of microteeth are disposed on an upper surface of the first flap and the second plurality of microteeth are disposed on an upper surface of the second flap. 13. The case of claim 4, wherein the first plurality of microteeth are disposed on a lower surface of the first flap second plurality of microteeth are disposed on a lower surface of the second flap. 14. The case of claim 4, wherein the first and second flaps are formed of rubber. 15. A case for an electronic device comprising: a cover that defines an interior space configured to enclose the electronic device and an opening through which the electronic device can be inserted into the interior space, wherein the opening is elongate to accommodate a width or length of the electronic device and narrow to accommodate conform to and a thickness of the electronic device; anda cleaning component positioned inside the cover proximate the opening of the cover, the cleaning component comprising a plurality of wipers, each of the plurality of wipers formed of different material and configured to remove a unique foreign material from a surface of an electronic device as it is inserted into or removed from the case, each of the plurality of wipers configured to engage a surface of the electronic device and wipe the surface as the electronic device is inserted into the case through the opening. 16. The case of claim 15, wherein a first wiper is formed a first material and is configured to scrub primarily a first type of foreign material from a surface of the electronic device, a second wiper is formed of a second material and is configured to scrub primarily a second type of foreign material from a surface of the electronic device. 17. The case of claim 16, wherein a third wiper is formed a third material and is configured to scrub primarily a third type of foreign material from a surface of the electronic device. 18. The case of claim 17, wherein the first wiper is formed of leather, the second wiper is formed of rubber, and the third wiper is formed of foam. 19. The case of claim 15, wherein one or more of the plurality of wipers is configured to dispense a liquid solution to enhance scrubbing of the surface of the electronic device. 20. The case of claim 19, further comprising a trigger mechanism configured to effectuate dispensing a liquid cleaning solution in response to manipulation of the trigger mechanism. 21. A case for an electronic device comprising: a cover having a first panel, a second panel, and a joining component configured to form a sleeve to receive the electronic device, the joining component including a biasing action configured to bias the first panel and the second panel toward each other as the electronic device is being inserted between the first panel and second panel and thereby create a constant pressure against the electronic device as it is inserted into or removed from the case; anda cleaning component positioned inside the cover, the cleaning component comprising a plurality of ribs protruding from an inner surface of at least one of the first panel and the second panel, the ribs disposed at intervals between a top of the case near an opening of the sleeve and a bottom of the case at the bottom of the sleeve, wherein the ribs are formed of a material and configured to engage a surface of the electronic device to remove foreign material from a surface of an electronic device as it is inserted into or removed from the case. 22. The case of claim 21, wherein the biasing action of the joining component enhances friction between the plurality of ribs and the surface of the electronic device to improve scrubbing of the surface of the electronic device by the ribs and to secure the electronic device from inadvertently sliding out of the case once the electronic device is inserted into the case.