Case for portable electronic devices with internal support
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A45C-011/00
A45C-013/02
A45C-003/02
출원번호
US-0720093
(2015-05-22)
등록번호
US-9750321
(2017-09-05)
발명자
/ 주소
Kandel, Michael John
출원인 / 주소
Targus Group International, Inc.
대리인 / 주소
Thompson, John R.
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According to various embodiments, a case for a portable electronic device includes first and second panels and a bottom wall defining an interior storage compartment in which an internal support is coupled to the two panels. The internal support is configured to provide convenient access to and/or i
According to various embodiments, a case for a portable electronic device includes first and second panels and a bottom wall defining an interior storage compartment in which an internal support is coupled to the two panels. The internal support is configured to provide convenient access to and/or impact protection for a portable electronic device enclosed therein. When the case is in an open position, the internal support may provide structure and support to allow convenient use of a portable electronic device without the need to remove it from the case. Whereas, when the case is in a closed position the internal support may cradle an enclosed portable electronic device and provide impact protection. Thus, the case may be used to support a portable electronic device in an upright position, or protect it from damage during transit.
대표청구항▼
1. A case for a portable electronic device, the carrying case comprising: first and second panels configured to pivot relative to one another to transition from a closed position that defines an interior storage compartment for the portable electronic device, to an open position that allows access t
1. A case for a portable electronic device, the carrying case comprising: first and second panels configured to pivot relative to one another to transition from a closed position that defines an interior storage compartment for the portable electronic device, to an open position that allows access to the portable electronic device stored in the interior storage compartment; andan internal support disposed within the interior storage compartment and including, a first internal panel secured to the first panel, wherein the first internal panel includes an upper edge and the first internal panel is only secured to the first panel along at least a portion of the upper edge,a second internal panel including an upper edge and a lower edge and wherein the second internal panel is secured to the second panel along at least a portion of the upper edge and along at least a portion of the lower edge, anda flexible section coupled to the first and second internal panels,wherein in the open position, the secured first internal panel, secured second internal panel, and the flexible section restrict pivotal movement of the first and second panels,wherein in the closed position, the portable electronic device nests within the flexible section and is disposed between the first and second internal panels and between the first and second panels. 2. The case of claim 1, further comprising an elastic member to secure the first internal panel to the first panel, wherein the elastic member is coupled to the first internal panel along an upper edge of the first internal panel. 3. The case of claim 1, wherein the second internal panel includes two side edges and the second internal panel is secured to the second panel along at least a portion of each side edge. 4. The case of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of flexible bands coupled to the first and second internal panels and configured to extend around a portion of the portable electronic device to thereby secure the portable electronic device to the first and second internal panels. 5. The case of claim 1, further comprising a bottom wall coupled to the first panel and the second panel. 6. The case of claim 5, wherein the flexible section includes a section opening and the bottom wall includes a wall opening aligned with the section opening to allow access to the portable electronic device housed in the interior storage compartment. 7. The case of claim 6, further comprising a port access cover coupled to the bottom wall, wherein the port access cover is configured to selectively close the wall opening. 8. The case of claim 1, further comprising a fastener to selectively couple the first panel to the second panel. 9. The case of claim 1, wherein the first internal panel extends over the majority of the interior surface area of the first panel and the second internal panel extends over the majority of the interior of the surface area of the second panel. 10. A case for a portable electronic device, the carrying case comprising: first and second panels having inner and outer surfaces, the outer surfaces at least partially defining an exterior surface of the case;a bottom wall coupled to the first and second panels and configured to allow the first and second panels to pivot relative to one another to transition from a closed position that defines an interior storage compartment for the portable electronic device, to an open position that allows access to the portable electronic device;an internal support disposed within the interior storage compartment and including,a first internal panel,a second internal panel including an upper edge and a lower edge and wherein the second internal panel is secured to the inner surface of the second panel along at least a portion of the upper edge and along at least a portion of the lower edge, anda flexible section coupled to the first and second internal panels; andan elastic member coupled to the first internal panel and the inner surface of the first panel,wherein in the open position, the first internal panel, secured second internal panel, and the flexible section restrict pivotal movement of the first and second panels,wherein in the closed position, the flexible section and the first and second internal panels are configured to receive the portable electronic device. 11. The case of claim 10, wherein the first internal panel includes an upper edge and the first internal panel is secured to the elastic member proximate to the upper edge. 12. The case of claim 10, wherein the second internal panel includes two side edges and the second internal panel is secured to the second panel along at least a portion of each side edge. 13. The case of claim 10, further comprising a plurality of flexible bands coupled to the first and second internal panels and configured to extend around a portion of the portable electronic device to thereby secure the portable electronic device to the first and second internal panels. 14. The case of claim 10, wherein the flexible section includes a section opening and the bottom wall includes a wall opening aligned with the section opening to allow access to the portable electronic device housed in the interior storage compartment. 15. The case of claim 14, further comprising a port access cover coupled to the bottom wall, wherein the port access cover is configured to selectively close the wall opening. 16. The case of claim 10, further comprising a fastener to selectively couple the first panel to the second panel. 17. The case of claim 10, wherein the first internal panel extends over the majority of the inner surface of the first panel and the second internal panel extends over the majority of the inner surface of the second panel.
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