Portable electronic device case
US9462712B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/185
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a flexible boot for at least partially encompassing an electronic device. In one embodiment, the boot includes a rear panel and a sidewall extending from the real panel. The sidewall includes an inner surface, an outer surface, and a plurality of compressible hollow regions positioned between the inner surface and the outer surface. The rear panel and the inner surface of the sidewall at least partially define a cavity configured to receive the device. Other embodiments of the present disclosure provide a case for housing an electronic device. In one embodiment, the case includes an elastomeric boot and a rigid posterior portion defining an opening therethrough through which a portion of the boot extends. The boot includes a sidewall and is configured to receive the device such that the sidewall at least partially surrounds a plurality of lateral sides of the device.
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