US20140069825A1 - Protective case and methods of making - Google Patents

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US20140069825A1
US20140069825A1 US14/022,207 US201314022207A US2014069825A1 US 20140069825 A1 US20140069825 A1 US 20140069825A1 US 201314022207 A US201314022207 A US 201314022207A US 2014069825 A1 US2014069825 A1 US 2014069825A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/02—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
    • B65D81/022—Containers made of shock-absorbing material
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
    • A45C2011/002—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 for portable handheld communication devices, e.g. mobile phone, pager, beeper, PDA, smart phone
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
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    • A45C2011/003—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 for portable computing devices, e.g. laptop, tablet, netbook, game boy, navigation system, calculator

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  • the present invention relates generally to cases designed to protect sensitive items from damage and/or to provide an exterior surface that is comfortable to touch.
  • Numerous different types of electronic devices currently exist for communication, entertainment and other purposes. These include cell phones, MP3 players, video players, smartphones, communication devices, such as walkie-talkies, navigation devices, such as GPS devices, and other types of electronic devices, such as various types of computers, including laptop computers, hand-held computers, ultra-mobile computers and tablet computers. These devices often include touch screens, interactive panels including, but not limited to, capacitive coupled interfaces, keyboards, scroll wheels, tilt switches, push button switches, and other interactive controls. Due to the sensitive nature of these electronic devices, it is desirable to provide protection for these devices.
  • the protective case comprises a cover having a back portion and a sidewall connected to the back portion.
  • the cover includes interconnected support members defined by a plurality of receiving apertures disposed in predetermined areas, and has a predetermined thickness.
  • the case also includes a liner having a back portion and a sidewall connected to the back portion. The cover and liner each have a predetermined thickness.
  • the case also includes a cushion insert with raised impact regions disposed adjacent to first recessed impact regions. The raised impact regions are disposed in predetermined areas corresponding to the plurality of receiving apertures, and have a predetermined thickness greater than the thickness of the cover.
  • the cushion insert is disposed between the cover and the liner, such that the plurality of interconnected support members engage with the first recessed impact regions, and the raised impact regions engage with the plurality of receiving apertures, such that the raised impact regions extend above the outer surface of the cover.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective front view of an exemplary protective case according to the present disclosure, in an assembled configuration
  • FIG. 2 is perspective back view of the cover of the protective case shown in FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 3 is a side view of the protective case shown in FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the protective case shown in FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 5 is a partial perspective cross-sectional view of the protective case shown in FIG. 1 , through line 5 - 5 ;
  • FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the cross-section shown in FIG. 5 ;
  • FIG. 7A is a cross-section of one embodiment of the cushion insert shown in FIG. 4 , which is not drawn to scale;
  • FIG. 7B is a cross-section of another embodiment of the cushion insert shown in FIG. 4 , which is not drawn to scale;
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective front view of another exemplary protective case according to the present disclosure, in an assembled configuration and mounted on a cell phone;
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective back view of the protective case shown in FIG. 8 ;
  • FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the protective case shown in FIG. 8 ;
  • FIG. 11 is an exploded cross-sectional view of the protective case shown in FIG. 8 ;
  • FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of one section of the protective case shown in FIG. 8 ;
  • FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of one section of the protective case shown in FIG. 8 ;
  • FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the two sections of shown in shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 , each in an assembled configuration;
  • FIG. 15 is a cross-section of screen protector and liner of the protective case shown in FIG. 8 , mounted on a cell phone;
  • FIG. 16 is a cross-section of the cover and liner of the protective case shown in FIG. 8 , in an assembled configuration
  • FIG. 17 is a cross-section of the protective case shown in FIG. 8 ;
  • FIG. 18 is a front view of another embodiment of a protective case according to the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 19 is an interior view of the protective case shown in FIG. 18 ;
  • FIG. 20 is a side view of the protective case shown in FIG. 8 ;
  • FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view of the protective case shown in FIG. 18 .
  • the present disclosure is directed to protective impact absorbing and cushioning structures designed to protect sensitive items from damage.
  • the present structures can conform to the contours of the items to be protected, and provide an exterior surface that is comfortable to touch.
  • the present structures include, in some embodiments, both raised and recessed impact regions of various shapes, sizes, configurations and thicknesses. Various materials can be used for the raised impact regions, as will be described below.
  • the improved cases of the present disclosure comprise interconnected but separable case sections that substantially conform to the outer surface of the item to be protected.
  • the case can be designed to have specific functional characteristics such as, for example, targeted impact protection on case edges and corners.
  • specific functional characteristics such as, for example, targeted impact protection on case edges and corners.
  • the case can be adapted for any type of product that requires protection, in addition to those mentioned above.
  • the present cases can be adapted into sleeves or cases that correspond to the shape and size of an electronic device, such as a laptop computer or a tablet device, such that they conform to the exterior of the case.
  • the case can be formed in shapes that would conform at least in part to the outer surface of the encased product.
  • the cases described herein also may be adapted for luggage, athletic protective gear, and the like.
  • the protective cases can provide lightweight and flexible impact-resistant protection, and can be aesthetically pleasing, more durable and lower in cost than other cases.
  • the term “flexible,” as used herein, means the ability of the pad to move by bending, twisting, flexing and/or stretching, and the like.
  • the construction of the present cases is rugged, durable, and able to withstand the temperatures, detergents and mechanical action used in industrial and/or commercial laundering, unlike other cases, which may degrade under such harsh conditions.
  • FIGS. 1-7 when taken together, show one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, which is directed to a protective case 10 for an electronic device (not illustrated), such as a media device or cell phone.
  • a protective case 10 for an electronic device such as a media device or cell phone.
  • the protective case may be adapted to any product that requires protection or that is designed to provide protection.
  • the electronic device will be referred to hereinafter as a cell phone.
  • Case 10 is shown in an assembled configuration in FIG. 1 , and in an exploded view in FIG. 4 .
  • case 10 comprises a cover 12 , a cushion insert 30 , and a liner 40 , which may be interconnected when assembled, as shown in FIG. 1 , but are otherwise separable from one another, as shown in FIG. 4 .
  • cover 12 , cushion insert 30 and liner 40 are each single, unitary parts, but if desired, each may be formed as two or more separable but interlocking parts that can be assembled together and/or onto the surfaces of the cell phone.
  • Cover 12 may be constructed to conform to the exterior surface of at least a portion of the cushion insert 30 .
  • Cover 12 comprises a back section 14 and a sidewall 16 extending upwardly from the back section 14 .
  • Each of the back section 14 and sidewall 16 comprise opposing inner surfaces 14 a, 16 a and outer surfaces 14 b, 16 b respectively.
  • One or both of the back section 14 and sidewall 16 comprises a plurality of receiving apertures 22 extending from the inner surfaces 14 a, 16 a to the outer surface 14 b, 16 b, to define a plurality of interconnected support members 24 disposed between the receiving apertures 22 .
  • the cover 12 may be formed of a substantially rigid, semi-rigid and/or flexible material, and has a size and configuration corresponding to the cell phone. When rigid or semi-rigid, it may be desirable for the cover 12 to comprise two or more separable but interlocking parts that can be assembled onto the front and rear surfaces of the cell phone.
  • the cover 12 can be made from a material that is capable of stretching sufficiently to allow the electronic device to slide into the front opening 20 of the cover 12 while maintaining the form-fitting shape of the cover 12 . Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, a variety of thermoset materials, such as synthetic rubber, silicon, urethane and other materials.
  • cover 12 is a unitary pre-formed elastomeric material that is flexible and capable of stretching sufficiently to allow the electronic device to slide easily into and be removed from case 10 .
  • the cover 12 has sufficient elasticity to stretch over the electronic device, and to recover so that the cover fits snugly over the cushion insert and on the electronic device, such that the case 10 conforms to the electronic device.
  • the cover 12 can be formed using a variety of techniques and processes suitable for processing the foregoing materials, which are known in the art.
  • cover 12 has a predetermined thickness T 1 that is selected to be less than the thickest section of the cushion insert T 2, as will be described below.
  • the thickness T 1 ranges from about 0.050′′ to about 0.090′′, more particularly about 0.060′′ to about 0.080′′, more particularly still about 0.075′′.
  • the liner 40 may be constructed to conform to the interior surface of at least a portion of cover 12 and cushion insert 30 .
  • the liner comprises a back section 44 , a sidewall 46 extending upwardly from the back section 44 , and a bezel 48 extending outwardly from the sidewall 46 to define the front opening 20 .
  • the liner 40 may be formed of a substantially flexible material, and has a size and configuration corresponding to the cell phone.
  • the liner 40 can be made from any of the materials described above with reference to the cover 12 , provided the material is capable of stretching sufficiently to allow the electronic device to slide into the front opening 20 of the liner 40 while maintaining the form-fitting shape of the liner 40 .
  • liner 40 is unitary, and can comprise an elastomeric material as described above with reference to the cover 12 , which is flexible and capable of stretching sufficiently to allow the electronic device to slide easily into and be removed from liner 40 .
  • the liner 40 has sufficient elasticity to stretch over the electronic device, and to recover so that the cover fits snugly over the cushion insert and on the electronic device, such that the liner 40 and therefore the case 10 conforms to the electronic device.
  • the density and elasticity of the liner 40 as well as the pre-forming of the liner 40 to fit the shape of electronic device, allows the material of the liner 40 to both stretch and recover so that the cushion cover fits tightly on the electronic device.
  • the liner 40 can be formed using a variety of techniques and processes suitable for processing the foregoing materials, which are known in the art.
  • the cushion insert 30 may be constructed to conform to at least a portion of the outer surface of the liner.
  • the cushion insert 30 may be formed from a variety of materials, such that it has a size and configuration corresponding to a portion of the inner surface of the cover and a portion of the outer surface of the liner, and a thickness that allows it to fit between the inner surface of the cover and the outer surface of the liner 40 .
  • FIG. 7 shows an exemplary embodiment of cushion insert 30 , which comprises spaced apart top and bottom surfaces 30 a,b and a plurality of raised impact regions 32 disposed adjacent to first recessed impact regions 34 .
  • the raised impact regions 32 are defined in and extend upwardly from the top surface 30 a, and are disposed in predetermined areas corresponding to the plurality of receiving apertures 22 and having a width W 1 , which may vary as desired, and a predetermined thickness T 2 that is selected to be greater than the thickness T 1 of the cover 12 .
  • the width W 1 of the raised impact regions 32 is about 0.200′′ to about 0.400′′, more particularly about 0.250′′ to about 0.350′′, and more particularly still about 0.305′′; and the thickness T 2 ranges from about 0.150′′ to about 0.350′′, more particularly about 0.200′′ to about 0.300′′, more particularly still about 0.240′′.
  • Raised impact regions 32 are spaced apart from one another by first recessed impact regions 34 .
  • First recessed impact regions 34 have a width W 2 , which may vary as desired, and a predetermined thickness T 3 , which is selected to be less than the thickness T 2 of the raised impact regions 32 .
  • the width W 2 of the first recessed regions 34 is about 0.100′′ to about 0.200′′, more particularly about 0.130′′ to about 0.170′′, and more particularly still about 0.150′′; and the thickness T 3 ranges from about 0.025′′ to about 0.045′′, more particularly about 0.030′′ to about 0.040′′, and more particularly still about 0.035′′.
  • the cushion insert 30 also may comprise one or more second recessed impact regions (not illustrated) that correspond to the contours, edges and/or corners of the cell phone, to facilitate bending and/or flexing of the cushion insert 30 into the contours, edges and/or corners of cover 12 .
  • the second recessed impact regions 36 have a width W 3 , which may vary as desired, and a predetermined thickness T 4 , which is selected to be less than the thickness T 3 of the first recessed impact regions 36 .
  • the width W 3 of the second recessed regions 36 is about 0.080′′ to about 0.200′′, more particularly about 0.100′′ to about 0.170′′, and more particularly still about 0.132′′; and the thickness T 3 ranges from about 0.010′′ to about 0.030′′, more particularly about 0.015′′ to about 0.025′′, and more particularly still about 0.020′′.
  • the raised impact regions 32 protrude or extend above the outer surface of cushion insert 30 by a distance D 1 , as shown in FIG. 5 .
  • the raised impact regions 32 comprise an upper surface 32 a and sidewalls 32 b extending downwardly therefrom.
  • the raised impact regions 32 may have any thickness sufficient to provide a protective or comfortable effect, by protruding above the exterior surface of the cover 12 .
  • the thickness of the raised impact regions 32 may be designed to protrude above the outer surface of the case, when in an assembled configuration.
  • the raised impact regions 32 when assembled, may protrude or extend above the outer surface 12 a of the cover 12 by about 1/16 inch to about 1 ⁇ 2 inch.
  • the cushion insert 30 also can comprise raised impact regions 32 designed to protrude through the sidewall or the bezel to protect the edges and/or screen from an impact.
  • the raised impact regions 32 may have any shape or configuration as is desired to achieve the functional advantage of impact protection, or the aesthetic design intended to appeal to a consumer.
  • the size, shape, quantity, configuration and location of the raised impact regions may be varied as desired in order to achieve the foregoing objectives.
  • the color of the cover and cushion insert may be the same or different, and also may include text and/or graphics.
  • Each of the cover 12 , liner 40 and insert 30 may comprises one or more raised keys 28 that correspond in shape, size and location to the size, shape and location of smaller functional keys or ports (also not illustrated herein) to which access may be limited due to the thickness of the case, to allow the user to maintain functional access without removing the case from the electronic device.
  • smaller functional keys include, but are not limited to, power and volume keys.
  • Raised keys 28 should not be confused with the raised impact regions 32 , which are intended to absorb impacts.
  • each of the cover 12 , liner 40 and insert 30 may comprise one or more functional apertures 26 or holes that correspond in shape, size and location to the size, shape and location of various functional keys, ports, devices or other items that may be included on the electronic device (none of which are illustrated herein), to keep such items free of obstruction.
  • functional keys include, but are not limited to, charging ports, speakers, auxiliary ports, power keys, camera lenses, and the like.
  • the cushion insert 30 also optionally may comprise one or more perforations (not illustrated) formed in the second recessed impact regions, or elsewhere as desired, to facilitate ease and conformance of the cushion insert 30 between the cover 12 and liner 40 .
  • the cushion insert 30 may be inserted into cover 12 such that the raised impact regions 32 are aligned with the receiving apertures 22 such that the raised impact regions 32 are received into and extend at least partially therethrough the corresponding receiving apertures 22 , and a portion of the raised impact regions 32 extends above the upper surface 12 a of the cover 12 .
  • the raised impact regions 32 protrude from the corresponding receiving apertures 22 on the cover 12 , and the first recessed impact regions 34 between the raised impact regions 32 are disposed underneath the support members 24 , between the raised impact regions 32 .
  • the protruding raised impact regions 32 function at least to protect the cover and electronic device from impact, and the first and second recessed impact regions 34 disposed underneath the cover 12 also absorb energy through the material disposed between the device and the cover.
  • the case 10 provides impact resistance and energy absorption, as a result of the externally exposed raised impact regions 32 and portions of the cushion insert 30 that are disposed underneath the cover 12 , adjacent to the electronic device.
  • cover 12 also can be formed to comprise recessed regions 38 , rather than apertures, to receive the raised impact regions 32 therein.
  • FIGS. 8-17 when taken together, show another exemplary embodiment of a protective case 100 according to the present disclosure.
  • the protective case may be adapted to any product that requires protection or that is designed to provide protection.
  • the electronic device will be referred to hereinafter as a cell phone.
  • case 100 comprises a cover 12 ′, a cushion insert 30 , and a liner 40 ′, which may be interconnected when assembled, but are otherwise separable from one another.
  • cover 12 ′, cushion insert 30 , and liner 40 ′ are each single, unitary parts, but if desired, each may be formed as two or more separable but interlocking parts that can be assembled together and/or onto the surfaces of the cell phone.
  • Cushion insert 30 has the same construction as in the previous embodiments.
  • Liner 40 ′ may be constructed to conform to the interior surface of at least a portion of cover 12 ′ and cushion insert 30 .
  • the liner 40 ′ comprises a back section 44 , a sidewall 46 extending upwardly from the back section 44 , and a bezel 48 extending outwardly from the sidewall 46 to define the front opening 20 .
  • Cover 12 ′ comprises a back section 14 , sidewalls 16 extending upwardly from the back section 14 , and one or more retaining arms 70 extending inwardly from one or more of the sidewalls 16 .
  • Each of the back section 14 and sidewall 16 comprise opposing inner surfaces 14 a, 16 a and outer surfaces 14 b, 16 b respectively.
  • the retaining arms 70 assist in retaining the bezel 48 and liner against the cell phone when the cell phone is disposed in the protective case.
  • FIGS. 18-21 when taken together, show another exemplary embodiment of a protective case 200 according to the present disclosure.
  • case 200 comprises a cover 12 and a cushion insert 30 , and an optional liner 40 (not illustrated).
  • cover 12 , cushion insert 30 and optional liner 40 are each single, unitary parts, but if desired, each may be formed as two or more separable but interlocking parts that can be assembled together and/or onto the surfaces of the cell phone.
  • Cushion insert includes receiving apertures 22 in which raised impact regions 32 have been disposed, to provide improved protection on the front or screen side of the cell phone.
  • the raised impact regions can comprise part of a cushion insert 30 that conforms to the interior of the cover, as in previous embodiments, or they can be individual regions that are disposed in the receiving apertures.
  • two or more of the cover, liner and inserts may be co-molded, welded, bonded or adhered together using a variety of techniques.
  • cushion insert 30 may be varied as desired, but it is desirable for the thickness to be sufficient to protect the device from impact, while remaining thin enough to minimize the total weight of the case
  • One desirable construction for the cushion inserts 30 includes a cushioning layer disposed between opposing upper and lower layers, and optional fabric layer, as described in the foregoing applications.
  • suitable materials for the foregoing layers and the adhesive are disclosed in the afore-mentioned patent applications, and in U.S. Publication Nos. US 2008/0034614 and US 2009/0255625, which also disclose techniques for manufacturing the present cushion inserts; each of the foregoing publications is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
  • the molds for the present pads are designed to allow layers to be compressed together under conditions sufficient to minimize or eliminate the foam in the recessed impact regions, for certain embodiments, while allowing the layers to bond together.
  • improved cases include, but are not limited to, improved impact protection, particularly on case edges and corners, lighter weight, improved aesthetics, lower manufacturing costs, and less abrasion to the encased article.
  • the improved cases of the present disclosure comprise separable inner and outer interconnected parts that substantially conform to the outer surface of an article to be protected.
  • the protective cases can be adapted for any type of product that requires protection, in addition to those mentioned above.
  • any position not substituted by an indicated group is understood to have its valency filled by a bond as indicated, or a hydrogen atom A dash (“—”) that is not between two letters or symbols is used to indicate a point of attachment for a substituent.
  • —CHO is attached through carbon of the carbonyl group.
  • all percentages herein mean weight percent (“wt. %”).
  • all ranges disclosed herein are inclusive and combinable (e.g., ranges of “up to about 25 weight percent (wt. %), with about 5 wt. % to about 20 wt. % desired, and about 10 wt. % to about 15 wt.
  • % more desired are inclusive of the endpoints and all intermediate values of the ranges, e.g., “about 5 wt. % to about 25 wt. %, about 5 wt. % to about 15 wt. %”, etc.).
  • the notation “+/ ⁇ 10% means that the indicated measurement may be from an amount that is minus 10% to an amount that is plus 10% of the stated value.

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