US20140190842A1 - Latch Mechanism of a Protective Case for Portable Electronic Device - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a protective case for a portable electronic device, and in particular, a latch mechanism that retains the case in a closed position.
- the present invention includes a protective case for an electronic device with a cover having a top, a bottom, and an opening disposed between the top and the bottom, and a back plate having a top and a bottom, and the bottom of the back plate is hingedly connected to the bottom of the cover. Furthermore, the present invention includes at least one latch member disposed on the top of the back plate, and a locking plate that is disposed on the top of the cover and configured to be engaged by the at least one latch member. Moreover, when the locking plate is engaged by the at least one latch member, an electronic device is locked into place between the cover and back plate.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of the protective cover for an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the protective cover being opened and showing the interior compartments of a cover and a back plate (with an electronic device house therein).
- FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the bottom of the protective case of FIG. 1 with a latching mechanism and a locking plate;
- FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the locking plate of the protective case of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of the top of the back plate of the protective case of FIG. 1 , showing the latching mechanism
- FIG. 5 illustrates a front view of the top of the protective case of the FIG. 1 showing the locking plate hinged over the back plate;
- FIG. 6 illustrates an front view of the locking plate engaged with the latching mechanism of the protective case of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 7 illustrates a detailed view of back plate of the protective cover of FIG. 1 , showing the connection of a tool to the back plate;
- FIG. 8 illustrates a top view of the hinged connection between the cover and the back plate of the protective cover of FIG. 1 .
- the protective case includes two panels that are hingedly connected to one another, the cover 200 and the back plate 300 . Illustrated in FIG. 1 is the inner surface 270 of the cover 200 and the inner surface 340 of the back plate 300 .
- the cover 200 includes a top 220 , a bottom 240 , a left side 250 , and a right side 260 . As illustrated, the right side 260 of the cover 200 includes a carrying handle 262 .
- the case 100 may have a handle 262 positioned on the left side 250 , the top 220 , the bottom 240 , or no handle at all disposed on the cover 200 .
- the protective case 100 may have a handle 262 disposed on the back plate 300 .
- the cover 200 further includes an opening 232 that may be covered by a screen protector 234 .
- This screen protector 234 may be a thin transparent planar member through which actuation of the touch screen 410 of an electronic device 400 is capable by a user.
- the screen protector 234 may be configured to prevent debris and liquids from contacting an electronic device 400 .
- the back plate 300 includes a top 312 , a bottom 322 , a left side 326 and a right side 330 .
- the back plate 300 may include a cavity 354 , as indicated in FIG. 7 , which positions the electronic device 400 in the proper position within the protective case 100 .
- the cavity 354 may include a plurality of resilient members that serve to cushion and maintain the position of the electronic device 400 within the cavity 354 of the back plate 300 , when the cover 200 and the back plate 300 are attached in the closed position (illustrated in FIGS. 2 , 3 , 5 , and 6 ).
- the resilient members of the cavity 354 positions the screen 410 of the electronic device 400 in a viewable position through the opening 232 of the cover 200 when the cover 200 and the back plate 300 are in the closed position (illustrated in FIGS. 2 , 3 , 5 , and 6 ).
- the resilient members are positioned along a resilient pad to cushion and maintain the position of the electronic device 400 along both the horizontal axis and vertical axis.
- the resilient pad and the resilient members may be formed or molded from a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material.
- TPE thermoplastic elastomer
- the protective case 100 also includes a tool 500 , which can be a pen, a stylus, or other useful tool that can be used with the electronic device 400 housed within the protective case 100 .
- the tool 500 is a stylus 530 with a conductive tip 532 that can be used with various electronic devices 400 containing touch screens 410 .
- the cover 200 includes a locking plate 222 located on the top 220 of the cover 200 .
- This locking plate is hingedly connected to the outer surface 210 of the top 220 of the cover 200 .
- the locking plate 222 may be configured to pivot between an open position, as illustrated, and a closed position, illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6 .
- the hinged connection of the locking plate 222 to the cover 200 is a continuous hinge.
- the hinge connection may be another type of hinge, including a living hinge.
- the locking plate 222 may be disposed on the cover 200 at another location other than the top 220 .
- the locking plate 222 may also be located on the back plate 300 in other embodiments of the protective case 100 .
- the latching mechanism 315 of the back plate 300 of the protective case 100 is disposed on the top 312 of the back plate 300 . Also located at the top 312 of the back plate 300 is a recess 314 that is configured to receive the locking plate 222 of the cover 200 . The recess is sized to enable the locking plate 222 to be flush with the outer surface 310 of the back plate 300 when the locking plate 222 is positioned within the recess 314 . As illustrated, disposed within the recess 314 is the latching mechanism 315 .
- the latching mechanism 315 consists of a first latch member 316 and a second latch member 318 that protrude from the outer surface 310 of the back plate 300 . Furthermore, the latching mechanism 315 includes a spring 320 disposed on the inner surface 340 of the back plate 300 .
- the latch members 316 , 318 are capable of shifting laterally between two positions, a first position as illustrated in FIG. 4 , and a second position as illustrated in FIG. 2 . In the first position ( FIG. 4 ), the latch members 316 , 318 are shifted together compared to the second position ( FIG. 2 ).
- the spring 320 biases the latch members 316 , 318 into the second position.
- Each of the latch members 316 , 318 are designed to be L-shaped, as illustrated in FIG. 4 . This shape enables each of the latch members 316 , 318 to engage openings in the locking plate 222 , retaining the locking plate 222 between the outer surface 310 of the back plate 300 and the latch members 316 , 318 .
- the latch members 316 , 318 When the latch members 316 , 318 are squeezed together, as illustrated in FIG. 4 , the latch members 316 , 318 disengage from the opening of the locking plate 222 , allowing it to be pivoted open, and allowing the cover 200 to be rotated to an open position.
- the locking plate 222 is pivoted over the back plate 300 and into the recess 314 ( FIG. 5 ), and the locking plate 222 being locked into place by the latch members 316 , 318 ( FIG. 6 ).
- the locking plate 222 includes a first recess 224 and a second recess 228 .
- the first recess 224 includes a first aperture 226 .
- the second recess 228 includes a second aperture 230 .
- the first aperture 226 is configured to receive the first latch member 316
- the second aperture 230 is configured to receive the second latch member 318 .
- the latch members 316 , 318 are configure to protrude through the apertures 226 , 230 , and latch onto the locking plate 222 , as illustrated in FIG. 6 .
- the latch members 316 , 318 are squeezed together, the latch members 316 , 318 are disengaged from the locking plate 222 , aligning the latch members 316 , 318 with the apertures 226 , 230 of the locking plate 222 , enabling the locking plate 222 to be pivoted to the open position.
- the locking plate 222 may include only one aperture and the latching mechanism 315 may include only one latch member.
- FIG. 8 illustrated is a top view of the inner surface 270 of the cover 200 and the inner surface 340 of the back plate 300 .
- the back plate 300 and the cover 200 are hingedly connected to each other.
- the cover 200 includes a hinge connector 242 disposed on the bottom 240 of the cover 200 .
- the back plate 300 includes a hinge connector 324 disposed on the bottom 322 of the back plate 300 .
- the hinge connector 324 of the back plate 300 is configured to mate with the hinge connector 242 of the cover 200 to enable the cover 200 and the back plate 300 to rotate with respect to each other between an open position ( FIGS. 1 , 7 , and 8 ) and a closed position ( FIGS. 2 , 3 , 5 , and 6 ).
- the inner surface 340 of the back cover 300 includes a first receptacle 348 and a second receptacle 352 for receiving the tab 510 of the tool 500 .
- First receptacle 348 is disposed near the bottom 322 and the left side 326 of the back cover 300 .
- second receptacle 352 is disposed near the bottom 322 and the right side 330 of the back cover 300 .
- the tool 500 includes a stylus pen 530 , a cord 520 , and a tab 510 .
- the cord 520 contains a first end and a second end.
- the tab 510 Disposed on the first end of the cord 520 is the tab 510 , while the stylus 530 is disposed on the second end of the cord 520 .
- the tab 510 is shaped (with a generally cylindrical shape except for one flat side surface) and sized to frictionally fit in a single position into either the first receptacle 348 or the second receptacle 352 . This allows the tool 500 to be positioned with the cord 520 properly oriented on the right side 260 , 330 of the protective case 100 or the left side 250 , 326 of the protective case 100 , depending on the user's preference.
- the left side 326 of the back plate 300 has a first orifice 328
- the right side 330 of the back plate 300 has a second orifice 332
- the first and second orifices 328 , 332 are sized and shaped to enable the cord 520 of the tool 500 to rest within the orifices 328 , 332 , as illustrated in FIG. 8 .
- the cover 200 and back plate 300 are able to form a tight seal around the protective case 100 .
- the outer surface 210 of the cover 200 and the outer surface 310 of the back plate 300 form a flush surface when the cover 200 and the back plate 300 are oriented in the closed position.
- a protective case for a portable electronic device may be fabricated from any suitable material, or combination of materials, such as plastic, foamed plastic, wood, cardboard, pressed paper, metal, supple natural or synthetic materials including, but not limited to, cotton, elastomers, polyester, plastic, rubber, derivatives thereof, and combinations thereof.
- Suitable plastics may include high-density polyethylene (HDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), polystyrene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene, ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), or the like.
- Suitable foamed plastics may include expanded or extruded polystyrene, expanded or extruded polypropylene, EVA foam, derivatives thereof, and combinations thereof.
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A protective case for an electronic device includes a cover and a back plate that are hingedly coupled to one another. The cover has a locking plate hingedly coupled to the top of the cover. A latching mechanism is disposed on the top of the back plate. The locking plate is configured to rotate over the cover and back plate and be engaged by the latching mechanism, locking the cover and back plate together. Furthermore, a portable electronic device is configured to be enclosed by the cover and the back plate, which provide protection for the portable electronic device.
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- This application claims priority to and is based on U.S. Patent Application No. 61/748,999, filed Jan. 4, 2013, Attorney Docket No. 0621.2149P, entitled “Latch Mechanism of Protective Case for Portable Electronic Device,” the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
- The present invention relates to a protective case for a portable electronic device, and in particular, a latch mechanism that retains the case in a closed position.
- Various protective covers, cases, and sleeves for portable electronic devices, such as cellular phones, smart devices, media players, and portable computers, are known. Some designs provide additional protection to the device from damage, but do not permit use of the device when disposed in the protective cover. Other designs permit use of the device when disposed in the cover, but do not sufficiently protect the device from damage, misuse, or unauthorized use when handled by young children or infants. Furthermore, some designs allow the device to be slipped into a protective cover, while others lock the device within the protective cover. Protective covers, however, often are difficult to open to gain access to the interior of the protective cover and remove the device.
- Therefore, there is a need for a protective case for a portable electronic device that is appropriate for use by infants and young children. In addition, there is a need for a protective case for a portable electronic device that is configured to be easily opened and easily locked closed.
- According to one exemplary embodiment, the present invention includes a protective case for an electronic device with a cover having a top, a bottom, and an opening disposed between the top and the bottom, and a back plate having a top and a bottom, and the bottom of the back plate is hingedly connected to the bottom of the cover. Furthermore, the present invention includes at least one latch member disposed on the top of the back plate, and a locking plate that is disposed on the top of the cover and configured to be engaged by the at least one latch member. Moreover, when the locking plate is engaged by the at least one latch member, an electronic device is locked into place between the cover and back plate.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a top view of the protective cover for an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the protective cover being opened and showing the interior compartments of a cover and a back plate (with an electronic device house therein). -
FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the bottom of the protective case ofFIG. 1 with a latching mechanism and a locking plate; -
FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the locking plate of the protective case ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of the top of the back plate of the protective case ofFIG. 1 , showing the latching mechanism; -
FIG. 5 illustrates a front view of the top of the protective case of theFIG. 1 showing the locking plate hinged over the back plate; -
FIG. 6 illustrates an front view of the locking plate engaged with the latching mechanism of the protective case ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 7 illustrates a detailed view of back plate of the protective cover ofFIG. 1 , showing the connection of a tool to the back plate; -
FIG. 8 illustrates a top view of the hinged connection between the cover and the back plate of the protective cover ofFIG. 1 . - Like reference numerals have been used to identify like elements throughout this disclosure.
- This application incorporates herein by reference, in their entirety, the disclosure of U.S. Non-Provisional Application No. 13/351,811, entitled “Protective Case for Portable Electronic Device”, filed Jan. 17, 2012and the disclosure of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/596,759 entitled “Protective Case for Portable Electronic Device”, filed Feb. 9, 2012.
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FIG. 1 , illustrated is aprotective case 100 in the opened position. The protective case includes two panels that are hingedly connected to one another, thecover 200 and theback plate 300. Illustrated inFIG. 1 is theinner surface 270 of thecover 200 and theinner surface 340 of theback plate 300. Thecover 200 includes atop 220, abottom 240, aleft side 250, and aright side 260. As illustrated, theright side 260 of thecover 200 includes acarrying handle 262. In other embodiments of theprotective case 100, thecase 100 may have ahandle 262 positioned on theleft side 250, thetop 220, thebottom 240, or no handle at all disposed on thecover 200. In yet another embodiment, theprotective case 100 may have ahandle 262 disposed on theback plate 300. Thecover 200 further includes anopening 232 that may be covered by ascreen protector 234. Thisscreen protector 234 may be a thin transparent planar member through which actuation of thetouch screen 410 of anelectronic device 400 is capable by a user. Moreover, thescreen protector 234 may be configured to prevent debris and liquids from contacting anelectronic device 400. - Furthermore, as illustrated in
FIG. 1 , theback plate 300 includes atop 312, abottom 322, aleft side 326 and aright side 330. Additionally, theback plate 300 may include acavity 354, as indicated inFIG. 7 , which positions theelectronic device 400 in the proper position within theprotective case 100. Thecavity 354 may include a plurality of resilient members that serve to cushion and maintain the position of theelectronic device 400 within thecavity 354 of theback plate 300, when thecover 200 and theback plate 300 are attached in the closed position (illustrated inFIGS. 2 , 3, 5, and 6). The resilient members of thecavity 354 positions thescreen 410 of theelectronic device 400 in a viewable position through theopening 232 of thecover 200 when thecover 200 and theback plate 300 are in the closed position (illustrated inFIGS. 2 , 3, 5, and 6). The resilient members are positioned along a resilient pad to cushion and maintain the position of theelectronic device 400 along both the horizontal axis and vertical axis. The resilient pad and the resilient members may be formed or molded from a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material. Theprotective case 100 also includes atool 500, which can be a pen, a stylus, or other useful tool that can be used with theelectronic device 400 housed within theprotective case 100. In this embodiment, thetool 500 is astylus 530 with aconductive tip 532 that can be used with variouselectronic devices 400 containingtouch screens 410. - Referring to
FIGS. 2 and 3 , illustrated is theprotective case 100 with theback plate 300 and thecover 200 in nearly a fully closed position. As illustrated, thecover 200 includes alocking plate 222 located on thetop 220 of thecover 200. This locking plate is hingedly connected to theouter surface 210 of thetop 220 of thecover 200. Thelocking plate 222 may be configured to pivot between an open position, as illustrated, and a closed position, illustrated inFIGS. 5 and 6 . In the illustrated embodiment, the hinged connection of thelocking plate 222 to thecover 200 is a continuous hinge. In other embodiments, the hinge connection may be another type of hinge, including a living hinge. In other embodiments, thelocking plate 222 may be disposed on thecover 200 at another location other than the top 220. Thelocking plate 222 may also be located on theback plate 300 in other embodiments of theprotective case 100. - Referring to
FIGS. 2 and 4 , illustrated is thelatching mechanism 315 of theback plate 300 of theprotective case 100. Thelatching mechanism 315 is disposed on thetop 312 of theback plate 300. Also located at thetop 312 of theback plate 300 is arecess 314 that is configured to receive thelocking plate 222 of thecover 200. The recess is sized to enable thelocking plate 222 to be flush with theouter surface 310 of theback plate 300 when thelocking plate 222 is positioned within therecess 314. As illustrated, disposed within therecess 314 is thelatching mechanism 315. Thelatching mechanism 315 consists of afirst latch member 316 and asecond latch member 318 that protrude from theouter surface 310 of theback plate 300. Furthermore, thelatching mechanism 315 includes aspring 320 disposed on theinner surface 340 of theback plate 300. - The
latch members FIG. 4 , and a second position as illustrated inFIG. 2 . In the first position (FIG. 4 ), thelatch members FIG. 2 ). Thespring 320 biases thelatch members latch members FIG. 4 . This shape enables each of thelatch members locking plate 222, retaining thelocking plate 222 between theouter surface 310 of theback plate 300 and thelatch members latch members FIG. 4 , thelatch members locking plate 222, allowing it to be pivoted open, and allowing thecover 200 to be rotated to an open position. - Now turning to
FIGS. 5 and 6 , illustrated is the lockingplate 222 being pivoted over theback plate 300 and into the recess 314 (FIG. 5 ), and thelocking plate 222 being locked into place by thelatch members 316, 318 (FIG. 6 ). As illustrated, the lockingplate 222 includes afirst recess 224 and asecond recess 228. Thefirst recess 224 includes afirst aperture 226. Thesecond recess 228 includes asecond aperture 230. Thefirst aperture 226 is configured to receive thefirst latch member 316, while thesecond aperture 230 is configured to receive thesecond latch member 318. Because of their L-shape, thelatch members apertures plate 222, as illustrated inFIG. 6 . As described previously, when thelatch members latch members plate 222, aligning thelatch members apertures locking plate 222, enabling thelocking plate 222 to be pivoted to the open position. In other embodiments, the lockingplate 222 may include only one aperture and thelatching mechanism 315 may include only one latch member. - Referring to
FIG. 8 , illustrated is a top view of theinner surface 270 of thecover 200 and theinner surface 340 of theback plate 300. As illustrated, theback plate 300 and thecover 200 are hingedly connected to each other. Thecover 200 includes ahinge connector 242 disposed on thebottom 240 of thecover 200. Similarly, theback plate 300 includes ahinge connector 324 disposed on thebottom 322 of theback plate 300. Thehinge connector 324 of theback plate 300 is configured to mate with thehinge connector 242 of thecover 200 to enable thecover 200 and theback plate 300 to rotate with respect to each other between an open position (FIGS. 1 , 7, and 8) and a closed position (FIGS. 2 , 3, 5, and 6). - Furthermore, as illustrated in
FIGS. 7 and 8 , theinner surface 340 of theback cover 300 includes afirst receptacle 348 and asecond receptacle 352 for receiving thetab 510 of thetool 500.First receptacle 348 is disposed near the bottom 322 and theleft side 326 of theback cover 300. Conversely,second receptacle 352 is disposed near the bottom 322 and theright side 330 of theback cover 300. As illustrated inFIG. 1 , thetool 500 includes astylus pen 530, acord 520, and atab 510. Thecord 520 contains a first end and a second end. Disposed on the first end of thecord 520 is thetab 510, while thestylus 530 is disposed on the second end of thecord 520. Thetab 510 is shaped (with a generally cylindrical shape except for one flat side surface) and sized to frictionally fit in a single position into either thefirst receptacle 348 or thesecond receptacle 352. This allows thetool 500 to be positioned with thecord 520 properly oriented on theright side protective case 100 or theleft side protective case 100, depending on the user's preference. Additionally, theleft side 326 of theback plate 300 has afirst orifice 328, while theright side 330 of theback plate 300 has asecond orifice 332. The first andsecond orifices cord 520 of thetool 500 to rest within theorifices FIG. 8 . By enabling thecord 520 of thetool 500 to rest within either the first orsecond orifice cover 200 andback plate 300 are able to form a tight seal around theprotective case 100. Furthermore, by resting thecord 520 of thetool 500 within either the first orsecond orifice outer surface 210 of thecover 200 and theouter surface 310 of theback plate 300 form a flush surface when thecover 200 and theback plate 300 are oriented in the closed position. - It is to be understood that a protective case for a portable electronic device may be fabricated from any suitable material, or combination of materials, such as plastic, foamed plastic, wood, cardboard, pressed paper, metal, supple natural or synthetic materials including, but not limited to, cotton, elastomers, polyester, plastic, rubber, derivatives thereof, and combinations thereof. Suitable plastics may include high-density polyethylene (HDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE), polystyrene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polycarbonate, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polypropylene, ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), or the like. Suitable foamed plastics may include expanded or extruded polystyrene, expanded or extruded polypropylene, EVA foam, derivatives thereof, and combinations thereof.
- It is also to be understood that terms such as “left,” “right,” “top,” “bottom,” “front,” “rear,” “side,” “height,” “length,” “width,” “upper,” “lower,” “interior,” “exterior,” “inner,” “outer” and the like as may be used herein, merely describe points or portions of reference and do not limit the present invention to any particular orientation or configuration. Further, the term “exemplary” is used herein to describe an example or illustration. Any embodiment described herein as exemplary is not to be construed as a preferred or advantageous embodiment, but rather as one example or illustration of a possible embodiment of the invention.
- Although the disclosed inventions are illustrated and described herein as embodied in one or more specific examples, it is nevertheless not intended to be limited to the details shown, since various modifications and structural changes may be made therein without departing from the scope of the inventions and within the scope and range of equivalents of the claims. In addition, various features from one of the embodiments may be incorporated into another of the embodiments. Accordingly, it is appropriate that the appended claims be construed broadly and in a manner consistent with the scope of the disclosure as set forth in the following claims.
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1. A protective case for a portable electronic device, comprising:
a first cover including a top, a bottom, and an opening disposed between the top and the bottom;
a second cover including a top and a bottom, the bottom of the second cover hingedly connected to the bottom of the first cover;
the portable electronic device being receivable between the first and second covers;
at least one latch member disposed on one of the first and second covers; and
a locking plate configured to be engaged by the at least one latch member and disposed on the other of the first and second covers, wherein when the locking plate is engaged by the at least one latch member, the portable electronic device is locked between the first cover and second cover.
2. The protective case of claim 1 , further comprising a screen protector covering the opening of the first cover.
3. The protective case of claim 1 , wherein the locking plate is hingedly connected to the top of the first cover.
4. The protective case of claim 1 , wherein the locking plate includes a first aperture and a second aperture.
5. The protective case of claim 4 , wherein the at least one latch member includes a first latch member and a second latch member.
6. The protective case of claim 1 , wherein the at least one latch member is substantially L-shaped.
7. The protective case of claim 1 , wherein the at least one latch member is slidably reconfigurable between a first configuration and a second configuration, wherein the at least one latch member is configured to engage the locking plate in the first configuration and is configured to disengage the locking plate in the second configuration.
8. The protective case of claim 7 , further comprising a spring biasing the at least one latch member in the first configuration.
9. A protective case for a portable electronic device, comprising:
a first cover including a first edge and a second edge;
a second cover including a first edge and a second edge, the second edge of the second cover being hingedly connected to the second edge of the first cover so that the first cover and the second cover can be positioned in an open position, where the first edge of the first cover is spaced away from the first edge of the second cover, and a closed position, where the first edge of the first cover is adjacent to the first edge of the second cover;
the portable electronic device being receivable between the first and second covers;
at least one latch member disposed on one of the first and second covers proximate its the first edge; and
a locking plate disposed on the other of the first and second covers proximate to its first edge, the locking plate being shaped to extend over the first edge of the first and second covers to engage the at least one latch member when the first cover and second cover are in the closed position.
10. The protective case of claim 9 , wherein the first cover includes an opening and a screen protector covering the opening.
11. The protective case of claim 9 , wherein the locking plate is hingedly connected to the first cover.
12. The protective case of claim 9 , wherein the locking plate includes a first aperture and a second aperture.
13. The protective case of claim 12 , wherein the at least one latch member includes a first latch member and a second latch member.
14. The protective case of claim 9 , wherein the at least one latch member is substantially L-shaped.
15. The protective case of claim 9 , wherein the at least one latch member is slidably reconfigurable between a first configuration and a second configuration, wherein the at least one latch member is configured to engage the locking plate in the first configuration and is configured to disengage the locking plate in the second configuration.
16. The protective case of claim 15 , further comprising a spring biasing the at least one latch member in the first configuration.
17. A protective case for a portable electronic device, comprising:
a first cover including an inner surface and an outer surface;
a second cover including an inner surface and an outer surface, the second cover being hingedly connected to first cover so that the first and second covers can be positioned in an open position, where the inner surface of the first cover and the inner surface of the second cover are exposed, and a closed position, where the inner surface of the first cover is adjacent to the inner surface of the second cover;
the portable electronic device being receivable between the first and second covers;
at least one latch member disposed on the outer surface of one of the first and second covers; and
a locking plate pivotally coupled to the outer surface of the other of the first and second covers, the locking plate being repositionable between an unlocked position and a locked position, where when the locking plate is in the locked position and the first cover and the second cover are in the closed position, the locking plate is engaged with the at least one latch member.
18. The protective case of claim 17 , wherein the locking plate includes a first aperture and a second aperture.
19. The protective case of claim 18 , wherein the at least one latch member includes a first latch member and a second latch member, the first latch member being engagable with the first aperture and the second latch member being engagable with the second aperture.
20. The protective case of claim 17 , wherein the first cover includes an opening and a screen protector covering the opening.
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