Protective modular case for electronic device
US9807211B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45F2005/002
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A protective case for an electronic device includes an inner liner, a first aperture, a second aperture, and an outer shell. The inner liner receives the electronic device and the first aperture permits access to a touchscreen interface of the electronic device. The second aperture permits optical access to a camera of the installed electronic device. The outer shell includes an attachment mechanism for attaching an accessory. The attachment mechanism includes a receiver channel to slidably receive a rail member of the accessory to removably attach the accessory to the protective case. The receiver channel includes a lip for retaining the rail member in the receiver channel. The attachment mechanism further includes a snap feature having an interference fit with a corresponding snap feature of the rail member to removably lock the rail member into the receiver channel when the rail member is inserted into the receiver channel.
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