Notched Cover for a Portable, Hand-Held Electronic Device, such as an E-Book Reader

摘要

The invention described is for a book like or portfolio style cover or case for a portable, hand held electronic device. This cover includes a notch that allows the user to more easily hold the electronic device while attached to the cover. A notch is located on at least one side provides space for the user's hand so that the electronic device rests between the user's thumb and fingers in a natural position with the fingers behind the cover so that the device can be cradled in the hand. More particularly, the cover can have front and back panels joined by a hinge into which the notch extends.

主权项

1. An article for supporting a portable, hand held electronic device comprising:
a panel with a fastener on the panel for mounting the hand held electronic device to the panel; a second section of the article extending beyond one side of the panel; a notch extending into the second section adjacent the one side of the panel, the notch extending from a lower edge of the second section, wherein the notch is dimensioned to allow a user to insert his or her hand between his or her thumb and fingers into the notch so the user can support the article and the hand held electronic device mounted thereon with only one hand.