IP Library Patent Application 12832845
Patent Application
App. No. 12/832,845

SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR PROTECTING A MOBILE DEVICE

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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US None
App. No.
12/832,845
Filed
Jul 8, 2010
Art Unit
2848
USPC
361/807
Abstract

A system and apparatus providing protection and functionally for mobile devices by providing a protective cover, a variable angle stand, and a more convenient user input device.

Claims (67)

1 . A mobile device protector comprising:

a form factor similar to a mobile device to be protected wherein the protector is configured such that the mobile device nests into the protector;

a shell constructed of a substantially rigid material;

wherein said shell is configured to receive and cover substantially the face of the mobile device;

wherein the protector is attached to mobile device through a friction fit;

a shock absorbing isolating layer; and

a cut out or recessed portion configured to allow access to electric connectors.

2 . The mobile device protector of claim 1 , wherein said shock absorbing layer is configured to prevent the scratching and breaking of the screen of the mobile device.

3 . The mobile device protector of claim 1 , wherein said substantially rigid material is aluminum.

4 . The mobile device protector of claim 1 , wherein said shock absorbing layer is neoprene or foam.

5 . The mobile device protector of claim 1 , wherein said protector is configured to receive the back of the mobile device while the mobile device is in use.

6 . A mobile device protector having stand functionality comprising:

a form factor similar to a mobile device to be protected wherein the protector is configured such that the mobile device nests into the protector;

a shell constructed of a substantially rigid material;

wherein said shell is configured to receive and cover substantially the face of the mobile device;

wherein the protector is attached to mobile device through a friction fit;

a shock absorbing isolating layer;

a cut out or recessed portion configured to allow access to electric connectors;

a stand slot configured for receiving a folding stand;

wherein said folding stand comprises:

a first support structure having a first length such that when said support structure is rotated into a deployed position a first support angle is provided;

wherein said first support structure comprises a substantially rigid portion rotatably connected to said shell at a first end and connected to a flexible portion at an opposing second end;

wherein said flexible portion's unencumbered end is attached to said shell;

a second support structure having a second length such that when said support structure is rotated into a deployed position a second support angle is provided.

7 . The mobile device protector of claim 6 , wherein said second support structure nests withing said first support structure.

8 . The mobile device protector of claim 6 , wherein said shock absorbing layer is configured to prevent the scratching and breaking of the screen of the mobile device.

9 . The mobile device protector of claim 6 , wherein said substantially rigid material is aluminum.

10 . The mobile device protector of claim 6 , wherein said shock absorbing layer is neoprene or foam.

11 . The mobile device protector of claim 6 , wherein said protector is configured to receive the back of the mobile device while the mobile device is in use.

12 . The mobile device protector of claim 6 , wherein said first support structure rotates where it connects to said shell.

13 . A mobile device protector having stand functionality and peripheral functionality comprising:

a form factor similar to a mobile device to be protected wherein the protector is configured such that the mobile device nests into the protector;

a shell constructed of a substantially rigid material;

wherein said shell is configured to receive and cover substantially the face of the mobile device;

wherein the protector is attached to mobile device during use through a friction fit;

a shock absorbing isolating layer;

a cut out or recessed portion configured to allow access to electric connectors;

a stand slot configured for receiving a folding stand;

wherein said folding stand comprises:

a first support structure having a first length such that when said support structure is rotated into a deployed position a first support angle is provided;

wherein said first support structure comprises a substantially rigid portion rotatably connected to said shell at a first end and connected to a flexible portion at an opposing second end;

wherein said flexible portion's unencumbered end is attached to said shell;

a second support structure having a second length such that when said support structure is rotated into a deployed position a second support angle is provided;

an input device for entering commands and data into the mobile device.

14 . The mobile device protector of claim 13 , wherein said input device is a keyboard attached to said mobile device protector.

15 . The mobile device protector of claim 14 , further comprising cable routing within the shock absorbing layer for an electronic cable configured to connect said keyboard to said mobile device.

16 . The mobile device protector of claim 6 , wherein said first support structure rotates where it connects to said shell.

17 . The mobile device protector of claim 13 , wherein said shock absorbing layer is configured to prevent the scratching and breaking of the screen of the mobile device.

18 . The mobile device protector of claim 13 , wherein said substantially rigid material is aluminum.

19 . The mobile device protector of claim 13 , wherein said shock absorbing layer is neoprene or foam.

20 . The mobile device protector of claim 13 , wherein said protector is configured to receive the back of the mobile device while the mobile device is in use.

21 . The mobile device protector of claim 13 , wherein said shock absorbing layer is configured to accommodate said input device by having a slot therein shaped for receiving said input device.

22 . A system for a protected mobile device comprising:

a mobile device;

a form factor similar to a mobile device to be protected wherein the protector is configured such that the mobile device nests into the protector;

a shell constructed of a substantially rigid material;

wherein said shell is configured to receive and cover substantially the face of the mobile device;

wherein the protector is attached to mobile device during use through a friction fit;

a shock absorbing isolating layer;

a cut out or recessed portion configured to allow access to electric connectors;

a stand slot configured for receiving a folding stand;

wherein said folding stand comprises:

a first support structure having a first length such that when said support structure is rotated into a deployed position a first support angle is provided;

wherein said first support structure comprises a substantially rigid portion rotatably connected to said shell at a first end and connected to a flexible portion at an opposing second end;

wherein said flexible portion's unencumbered end is attached to said shell;

a second support structure having a second length such that when said support structure is rotated into a deployed position a second support angle is provided;

an input device for entering commands and data into the mobile device.

Assignments (9)
MERGER Recorded Nov 20, 2020
From: ZAGG INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDING CO., INC.
To: ZAGG INC
Reel/Frame 054436/0264 →
MERGER Recorded Nov 20, 2020
From: ZAGG INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDING CO., INC.
To: ZAGG INC
Reel/Frame 054436/0270 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jan 18, 2013
From: ZAGG INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDING CO., INC.
To: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 029659/0575 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Dec 14, 2012
From: CERBERUS BUSINESS FINANCE, LLC
To: REMINDERBAND, INC.; ZAGG, INC.; ZAGG INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDING CO., INC.; IFROGZ INC.; ZAGG RETAIL, INC.
Reel/Frame 029474/0082 →
GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST - PATENTS Recorded Jun 23, 2011
From: ZAGG INCORPORATED; REMINDERBAND, INC.; ZAGG INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDING CO., INC.; ZAGG RETAIL, INC.
To: CERBERUS BUSINESS FINANCE, LLC, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 026499/0067 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST AND LIENS Recorded Jun 23, 2011
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: ZAGG INCORPORATED
Reel/Frame 026498/0649 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 17, 2011
From: ZAGG INCORPORATED
To: ZAGG INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDING CO., INC.
Reel/Frame 026456/0908 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 13, 2011
From: ZAGG INCORPORATED
To: ZAGG INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDING CO., INC.
Reel/Frame 026431/0177 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 18, 2010
From: GENGLER, DAVID
To: ZAGG, INC.
Reel/Frame 025374/0543 →