Protective enclosure for an electronic device

摘要

Disclosed is a three-layer protective enclosure that provides resistance to water, dust, dirt, and bump protection for sensitive computers. In one embodiment, an inner membrane layer is provided, which is a thin, flexible layer that protects portions of a computer and allows the user to interact with keyboards, push buttons and other interactive features of the computer. A protective hard shell fits tightly over the membrane and provides additional sealing and rigidity to the protective enclosure. A stretchable cushion layer is placed over the hard shell which conforms to the hard shell and seals moisture, dust and dirt from entering the hard shell. The stretchable cushion layer provides cushioning and also allows access to certain controls on the computer. In another embodiment, a touch screen cover may be used with, or without, a membrane over other portions of the computer.

主权项

1. A protective enclosure for an electronic device, the protective enclosure comprising:
a hard shell cover that fits over the electronic device; a membrane attached to the hard shell cover, the membrane configured to cover a front portion of the electronic device when the electronic device is installed in the protective enclosure, wherein the membrane allows interactive access to a touchscreen on a front portion of the installed electronic device, the membrane further configured to extend beyond an edge of the touchscreen of the installed electronic device and around a sound feature of the installed electronic device, the membrane having an opening proximate the sound feature of the installed electronic device; and an acoustic screen attached to the membrane and configured to fit over the opening of the membrane to cover the sound feature of the installed electronic device, wherein the acoustic screen allows transmission of acoustical waves through the opening of the membrane while the electronic device is installed in the protective enclosure.