ACCESSORIES FOR USE WITH HOUSING FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE

摘要

This disclosure relates generally to a device for retaining an electronic device as well as for methods for using the device for the purpose of doing the same. In various instances, the electronic device includes a housing and the retaining device is adapted for interfacing with the housing of the electronic device. The housing may be a separate unit from the electronic device or part of the electronic device itself. In various instances, the housing is a separate unit from the electronic device, within which the electronic device is fitted. In certain instances, the housing for the electronic device is adapted for protecting the device from one or more of shock, liquid, dust, snow, and the like. The electronic device may be any suitable electronic device, such as a computer, mobile computer, notebook computer, tablet computer, telephone, personal digital assistant, or the like.

主权项

1. An apparatus for housing an electronic device having a touchscreen surrounded by a perimeter portion comprising one or more control features, the apparatus comprising:
a top member comprising a rigid frame that corresponds to an outer perimeter of the electronic device, the rigid frame having a wall extending to a ridge, the rigid frame including a first opening, the first opening being overlaid with a flexible member to form a sealed button, the sealed button being arranged to engage at least one of the one or more control features of the electronic device when the electronic device is enclosed within the housing; and a bottom member comprising a front surface and a back surface with a battery positioned between the front and back surface, the front surface and the back surface each being surrounded by a perimeter portion defined by a proximal end portion, a distal end portion, and opposing side portions, the perimeter portion having an extended wall to mate with the wall of the rigid frame and to seal the bottom member with the top member, the bottom member further comprising at least one lens formed therein between the front surface and the back surface.