Protective case and methods of making

摘要

Disclosed is a protective case for an electronic device. The protective case has two layers, an inner cushion insert that surrounds a portion of the electronic device and an outer elastomeric shell. The cushion insert includes raised impact portions that extend through the cover, and that are capable of absorbing shocks from impacts.

主权项

1. A protective case for an electronic device, comprising:
a cover that conforms to and engages a portion of the electronic device, the cover having a back portion and a sidewall connected to the back portion, and at least one raised key, the cover comprising interconnected support members defined by a plurality of receiving apertures disposed in predetermined areas, the cover comprising a predetermined thickness; a cushion insert comprising raised impact regions disposed adjacent to first recessed impact regions, the raised impact regions disposed in predetermined areas corresponding to the plurality of receiving apertures and having a predetermined thickness greater than the thickness of the cover; wherein, when the protective case is assembled onto the electronic device, the plurality of interconnected support members engage with the first recessed impact regions, such that the cover conforms the cushion insert to the electronic device, and the raised impact regions engage with the plurality of receiving apertures.