The present invention relates to electronic device cases, and in particular, electronic device cases with internal hooks and a method of use.
This invention relates to electronic device cases with internal hooks. Many electronic device users utilize soft or hard shell protective cases to protect their cell phones or other electronic devices. Currently many electronic devices and cases for electronic devices can be fit with auxiliary parts to allow a user to hang or hold the device in an easier manner. However, those devices are typically complex, bulky, and can be difficult to maintain on the device or case via adhesive.
It is therefore desirable to provide a case for an electronic device with internal provisions to hang the device or allow the device to stand.
One object of the present invention is to allow an electronic device to hang from an attachment member without adding a bulky auxiliary part to a case surrounding the electronic device. Multiple attachment members can be used in one case or one attachment member can be utilized. In one embodiment the attachment member can be in the shape of a hook. The hooks can be extended and twisted to be locked into a position that is perpendicular to the case, which allows the case to either hang from the hooks or stand upright with the hooks acting as a base. The hooks can also be rotated to be in line with the edge of the case and stored within the case when not in use.
The present invention provides an electronic device case 2 with at least one internal attachment member 1. The case 2 will accommodate an electronic device in a shape surrounding a rear surface and side surfaces of the electronic device as shown in
The top ends of the hooks 1 are able to be extended from their first position, shown in
In one embodiment, the case 2 is formed by an injection molding process. During that process, the case 2 is molded with two long holes 3 in the core as shown in
Those of skill in the art will understand that various details of the invention may be changed without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Furthermore, the foregoing description is for illustration only, and not for the purpose of limitation, the invention being defined by the claims. For example, while the attachment members in the drawings are hooks, the attachment members can be comprised of various shapes and materials including, but not limited to, loops, magnets, and Velcro. Further, the material to be used for the case may be any material suitable for protecting an electronic device.
All references cited in this specification are incorporated herein by reference to the extent that they supplement, explain, provide a background for or teach methodology or techniques employed herein.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/993,752 filed Mar. 24, 2020.
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