Adhesive backed skins and grips for handheld devices

1. A method of preventing a handheld electronic device from slipping in relation to a smooth surface having a low coefficient of friction, comprising:

selecting a non-molded anti-slip layer with a high coefficient of friction;

providing a decorative layer of label stock;

printing visual indicia directly onto a surface of the label stock;

forming an anti-slip skin by bonding the decorative layer of label stock to the non-molded anti-slip layer having a soft pliable non-abrasive top surface finish with a high coefficient of friction, wherein the visual indicia is visible through the anti-slip layer;

forming on the anti-slip skin a plurality of upraised circular bumps arrayed across the anti-slip skin, each bump having a smooth and rounded surface, and a plurality of curved ridges inwardly protruding from the top surface finish of the anti-slip layer;

applying an adhesive layer to a bottom surface of the anti-slip skin;

applying a protective release liner to the adhesive layer, the release liner being adapted for removal from the anti-slip skin to allow adhesion of the anti-slip skin to the handheld electronic device; and

treating the edge of the anti-slip skin to protect the anti-slip skin from fraying,

wherein the forming of the plurality of upraised circular bumps includes forming the plurality of upraised circular bumps such that they are grouped into a first group of upraised circular bumps and a second group of upraised circular bumps, the first group of upraised circular bumps having a larger diameter of upraised circular bumps than the second group of upraised circular bumps, and wherein the first group of upraised circular bumps are located in a central area of the anti-slip skin and the second group of upraised circular bumps are located around the first group of upraised circular bumps and near a periphery of the anti-slip skin.

2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the visual indicia includes at least one of a text, a picture, a portrait, a pattern, and a design.

3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the visual indicia include photo luminescent materials that are configured to be affected by environmental factors or surroundings.

4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the visual indicia glows in the dark.

5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the anti-slip layer is formed from at least one of a liquid silicone resin, a thermoplastic rubber, a thermoplastic elastomer, and a cured elastomeric film.

6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the anti-slip skin includes polarization features, so that graphical images printed on the label stock appear differently when viewed from different angles.

7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the upraised circular bumps are configured in a uniformed pattern.

8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the upraised circular bumps are configured in a non-uniformed pattern.

9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein an exposed surface of the anti-slip layer is smooth.

10. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:

printing a graphical image on an upper surface of label stock.

11. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:

applying a treatment layer to an upper surface of the label stock, the treatment layer having an adhesive to adhere the label stock to the anti-slip layer.

12. The method according to claim 11 , wherein the treatment layer is transparent.

13. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the anti-slip skin is formed in a continuous roll.

14. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the anti-slip skin is formed in sheets.

15. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:

trimming the anti-slip skin to match the physical features of the handheld electronic device.

16. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of treating the edge of the anti-slip skin is achieved by laser cutting.