Housing for encasing a mobile computing device
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
G06F-001/16
H05K-005/00
H04B-001/3888
H01L-023/10
H05K-005/06
출원번호
US-0631751
(2015-02-25)
등록번호
US-9559741
(2017-01-31)
발명자
/ 주소
Rayner, Gary
출원인 / 주소
TreeFrog Developments, Inc.
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An apparatus and a system for housing a device are described. The apparatus includes a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coup
An apparatus and a system for housing a device are described. The apparatus includes a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member includes a perimeter portion. The perimeter is defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members and may be configured for engaging a third clasping mechanism, such as a locking comb or wedge feature. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal.
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1. A protective encasement for a mobile computing device having a housing defined by a back side, a perimeter, and a front side that includes a touch screen display and a navigation button, the protective encasement comprising: a top member to at least partially cover the housing of the mobile compu
1. A protective encasement for a mobile computing device having a housing defined by a back side, a perimeter, and a front side that includes a touch screen display and a navigation button, the protective encasement comprising: a top member to at least partially cover the housing of the mobile computing device, the top member comprising: a frame having an inside edge spaced apart from an outside edge, the inside edge to frame the touch screen display when the top member at least partially covers the mobile computing device, the outside edge defining an outer perimeter, the frame providing direct touch access to at least a portion of the touch screen display when the top member at least partially covers the housing of the mobile computing device;a protrusion that extends down from an inner surface of the frame between the inside edge of the frame and the outer perimeter of the frame; anda second seal proximate and attached to the inside edge of the frame, the second seal configured to form a seal between the inside edge of the frame of the top member and the front side of the mobile computing device proximate the touch screen display when the top member at least partially covers the housing of the mobile computing device; anda bottom member to mate with the top member, the bottom member comprising: an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface for receiving at least part of the perimeter or back side of the mobile computing device;an inner wall extending from the inner surface;an outer perimeter defining an outer wall, the outer wall being spaced apart from the inner wall;a first channel formed between the outer wall and the inner wall, the first channel to receive the protrusion of the top member; anda first seal disposed within the first channel to mate with the protrusion of the top member when the top member is mated with the bottom member to seal the first channel. 2. The protective encasement in accordance with claim 1, wherein the second seal extends along the inside edge of the frame to seal against the front side of the mobile computing device. 3. The protective encasement in accordance with claim 2, wherein the second seal is formed of an injection molded material. 4. A protective encasement for a mobile computing device having a housing defined by a back side, a perimeter, and a front side that includes a touch screen display, the mobile computing device further having a control switch, the protective encasement comprising: a top member to at least partially cover the housing of the mobile computing device, the top member comprising: a frame having an inside edge spaced apart from an outside edge, the inside edge to frame the touch screen display when the top member at least partially covers the housing of the mobile computing device, the frame providing direct touch access to at least a portion of the touch screen display when the top member at least partially covers the housing of the mobile computing device, the inside edge having a first seal configured to mate with and seal against the front side of the mobile computing device proximate the touch screen display when the top member at least partially covers the housing of the mobile computing device, the outside edge defining an outer perimeter; anda protrusion that extends down from an inner surface of the frame between the inside edge of the frame and the outer perimeter of the frame;a bottom member to mate with the top member, the bottom member comprising: an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface for receiving at least part of the perimeter or back side of the mobile computing device; andan outer perimeter defining an outer wall; anda second seal disposed along the outer perimeter of the bottom member to mate with the protrusion of the top member when the top member is mated with the bottom member to seal the protective encasement between the top member and the bottom member. 5. The protective encasement in accordance with claim 4, wherein the bottom member further comprises: an inner wall extending from the inner surface and being spaced apart from the outer wall; anda first channel formed between the outer wall and the inner wall, the first channel to receive the protrusion of the top member to mate with the second seal. 6. The protective encasement in accordance with claim 4, wherein either the top member or the bottom member further comprises a switch feature positioned to operate the control switch of the mobile computing device when the top member is mated with the bottom member to encase the mobile computing device. 7. The protective encasement in accordance with claim 6, wherein the switch feature includes a switch interface to control the control switch of the mobile computing device, and one or more actuators coupled between the switch interface and a user interface. 8. The protective encasement in accordance with claim 7, wherein the switch interface includes two or more teeth to abut the control switch of the mobile computing device. 9. The protective encasement in accordance with claim 7, wherein the switch interface includes a receptacle to receive at least a portion of the control switch of the mobile computing device. 10. The protective encasement in accordance with claim 7, wherein the switch interface rotates about the one or more actuators of the switch feature. 11. The protective encasement in accordance with claim 7, wherein the user interface includes a knob. 12. A protective encasement for a mobile computing device having a housing defined by a back side, a perimeter, and a front side that includes a touch screen display, the mobile computing device further having a volume control, the protective encasement comprising: a top member to at least partially cover the housing of the mobile computing device, the top member comprising: a frame having an inside edge spaced apart from an outside edge, the inside edge to frame the touch screen display when the top member at least partially covers the housing of the mobile computing device, the inside edge of the frame having a first seal to mate with and form a watertight seal against the ouch screen display, the frame providing direct touch access to at least a portion of the touch screen display, the outside edge defining a top outer perimeter;a bottom member to mate with the top member, the bottom member comprising: an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface for receiving at least part of the perimeter or back side of the mobile computing device; andan outer wall defining a bottom outer perimeter; anda second seal disposed between the bottom outer perimeter of the bottom member and the top outer perimeter of the top member when the bottom member is mated with the top member to seal the protective encasement between the bottom member and the top member. 13. The protective encasement in accordance with claim 12, wherein the bottom member further comprises a rigid frame. 14. A protective encasement for a mobile computing device having a housing, the housing of the mobile computing device having a first portion, a second portion, and a sound transmission feature, the first portion including a touch-sensitive display affixed to the first portion of the housing, the protective encasement comprising: a bottom member to receive and encase the second portion of the housing for the mobile computing device, the mobile computing device being a separate unit from the protective encasement;a top member to receive and encase the first portion of the housing of the mobile computing device, the top member having an inner edge to frame at least a portion of the touch-sensitive display to allow direct touch access to at least a portion of the touch-sensitive display when the mobile computing device is inside the protective encasement, the top member further having a seal attached to and extending around the inner edge of the top member to seal the top member to the mobile computing device proximate the touch-sensitive display when the mobile computing device is inside the protective encasement; anda coupling mechanism to couple the top member with the bottom member to encase the first and second portions of the housing of the mobile computing device, to directly seal the top member with the bottom member, and to seal the inner edge of the top member with a region proximate the portion of the touch-sensitive display.
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