Protective folio case for an electronic device
US9814289B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/04
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A protective case for an electronic device includes a structural member, a cushioning member, and a flexible member. The structural member and cushioning member are overmolded to cover the installed electronic device. The flexible member has a first panel connected to the back portion of the structural member and a second panel connected to the first panel by a hinge section. The second panel of the flexible member has a magnet that is configured to connect with a metallic tab that is adhered to the side of the structural member. The metallic tab is configured to allow the first panel of the flexible member to connect with the metallic tab in a closed position that covers the touchscreen of the electronic device and in an open position when the first panel of the flexible member is folded away from the touchscreen and covering the back of the protective case.
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