Mobile device cases and case system with embedded sidewall shock absorber

    公开(公告)号:US10667589B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-02

    申请号:US15208574

    申请日:2016-07-12

    申请人: Incipio, LLC

    IPC分类号: A45C13/02 A45C11/00

    摘要: Protective cases and case systems for a mobile device are disclosed. The cases include a multi component structure that defines a compartment that is dimensioned to receive a mobile device and includes one or more shock absorber elements embedded within its side walls. The multi-component construct may be configured as a standalone case or sleeve that reversibly fits within another external component or shell. The shock absorber element may be formed in multiple segments and may be formed of a softer material than adjacent regions of the case and co-molded into a channel in a supporting wall component that is formed of a more rigid material. The shock absorber component may have one or more channels formed in its outer surface and may extend internally into the device compartment to form relatively soft corner pads or cushions. When a shell is employed additional level of protection to the mobile device may be provided. The shell may have transparent side walls that allow visibility to the shock absorber elements so that the user can perceive the protective construction of the case. A screen protector lid that retentively snaps into and out of the case or sleeve so as to provide additional protection to the mobile device is also disclosed. The shell may be used with or without the screen protector lid.

    PROTECTIVE CASE FOR MOBILE DEVICE
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    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190222249A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-18

    申请号:US16362233

    申请日:2019-03-22

    申请人: Incipio, LLC

    IPC分类号: H04B1/3888

    CPC分类号: H04B1/3888

    摘要: A protective case for a portable mobile device is disclosed. The protective case comprises a shell that defines a compartment for receiving and retaining a mobile device, a cover panel, and a connector component. The shell has a main panel that includes an aperture and a subpanel that is hinged at a first side within the aperture and reversibly attached to the aperture via mechanical protrusions or detents at a second side so that it can rotatably attach and detach, or snap, into and out of the main panel. The hinge may be formed by one or more flexible layers overlaid on the shell or via mechanical swivel joint such as a pin and socket connection. A connector portion connects the cover panel to the shell and forms a flexible spine between the cover panel and the shell. The connector portion is comprised of opposing inner and outer layers that are overlaid over the internal and external facing surfaces of the shell and cover panel. The main panel of the shell is configured to receive and retain the mobile device within its compartment and may be snap-fitted over the mobile device. In operation, the case can be opened and the subpanel detached from the main panel to allow the main panel to rotate relative to the subpanel and rest on the inner surface of the cover component to provide varied viewing/operating positions to the user.

    Protective case with keyboard for portable electronic device

    公开(公告)号:US10353428B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-16

    申请号:US15934649

    申请日:2018-03-23

    申请人: INCIPIO, LLC

    IPC分类号: G06F1/16

    摘要: A protective case for a tablet device having a back face and a front face, a touchscreen on its front face, and one or more control buttons and ports on its perimeter walls. The case comprises a shell having front and back sides wherein the front side is configured to receive and retain the tablet device while providing user access to the touchscreen and user access to one or more of the control buttons, said shell including a back wall that is configured to cover at least a portion of the back face of the tablet. The protective case further includes a front cover that includes a tray, a wireless keyboard and keyboard housing. The tray includes opposing side rails and the keyboard housing includes opposing grooves on opposing side walls that are concealed and configured to engage the rails to allow the keyboard housing to slide in and out from the tray in a defined manner. The tray, keyboard and shell may each include magnets to facilitate the positioning of the case in the various open and closed positions.

    Protective case for mobile device

    公开(公告)号:US10206470B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-19

    申请号:US15449865

    申请日:2017-03-03

    申请人: INCIPIO, LLC

    摘要: A protective case can be used with a mobile device having front and back surfaces and side surfaces extending between the front and back surfaces, including a top side, a bottom side, a right side, and a left side, the mobile device having a screen on the front surface. The protective case can include a shell configured to engage and substantially surround at least three of the surfaces of the mobile device and preferably all or nearly all surfaces of the mobile device while still capable of allowing the user to functionally interact with biometric sensor (such as a fingerprint sensor) and/or not interfere with the intended functionality of the proximity sensors of the mobile device.

    PROTECTIVE CASE FOR MOBILE DEVICE WITH DISPLACED CAMERA CONTROL

    公开(公告)号:US20180367183A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-12-20

    申请号:US16012729

    申请日:2018-06-19

    申请人: INCIPIO, LLC

    发明人: Andy Fathollahi

    IPC分类号: H04B1/3888 H04M1/04 H04M1/18

    摘要: A protective case for a mobile device having an alternative user interface that is capable of wirelessly controlling the operations of the mobile device is disclosed. The alternative user interface is displaced from the corresponding user interface on the mobile device and is programmable and paired or otherwise wirelessly connected to the mobile device via a Bluetooth or other suitable wireless interface or protocol. A software application residing on the mobile can facilitate wireless operation of the mobile device features by the additional user interface on the case. Wireless user control via the alternative user interface controls on the case, for example, may be of one or more of the operations of a camera feature of the mobile device or may be any other operation of the mobile device. The protective case can be formed of multiple components that are user separable from another to allow for modular and independent functionality. An additional flash/lamp feature on the case is provided to improve flash and/or lighting and a stand feature is provided on the case to allow the case to stand the mobile device in a desired position and orientation while taking a photograph remotely with the user controls on a separated component of the case.