Hybrid Frame Sleeve Case

摘要

A sleeve case is for a portable electronic device (e.g., laptop computer or electronic tablet device) and includes neoprene or fabric panels attached to an elastic polymer frame, such as ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA). The elastic polymer frame extends around a perimeter of the sleeve to provide cushioning or padding for side edges of the sleeve. A magnetic or other latching mechanism is used to secure an opening on one side of the sleeve.

主权项

1. A case for a portable electronic device comprising:
a frame structure comprising a frame border having an exterior edge and interior edge, the exterior and interior edges being separated by a frame border width, wherein the frame structure comprises a first material, and the interior edge surrounds a perimeter of a compartment for the portable electronic device; a first side panel, coupled to a first side of the frame border, wherein the first side panel comprises a second material, different from the first material; a second side panel, coupled to a second side of the frame border, wherein the second panel comprises the second material, and the first material is more shock absorbing than the second material, whereby sides of the portable electronic device are cushioned against side impacts by the first material having a thickness of the frame border width.