US20210137250A1

US20210137250A1 - Mobile device protection case

Info

Publication number: US20210137250A1
Application number: US17/095,164
Authority: US
Inventors: Vinson Foster
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2019-11-12
Filing date: 2020-11-11
Publication date: 2021-05-13

Abstract

A mobile device protection case is provided. The mobile device protection case includes a planar base. A perimeter sidewall is connected to the planar base and extends upward from a perimeter of the planar base. The perimeter sidewall also defines an interior volume. The interior volume is sized to allow for a mobile device to be placed in the interior volume. A number of apertures are placed on a corner portion of the perimeter sidewall. The apertures are designed to allow a first lanyard to be connected to the mobile device protection case. A connection ring is also placed on a rear surface of the planar base. The connection ring is designed to allow the mobile device protection case to receive a second lanyard.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/934,159 filed on Nov. 12, 2019. The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a protection case for a mobile device, such as a smart phone. More specifically, the present invention provides a dual-connection protection case for a mobile device.
In current times, most people own and use mobile devices during their daily lives. As mobile devices become more and more popular, they are also becoming more of an essential part of life. Mobile devices not only have become our primary means through which to communicate with each other, but have also become our primary interface for social media, news, and the internet. Additionally, most mobile devices are multi-functional serving as cameras, scanners or flashlights in addition to simply acting as cellular phones. As the number of functions and operations that mobile devices can perform has risen, the cost of the mobile devices themselves has risen exponentially. This has had the effect of making mobile devices expensive to replace. In addition to being expensive, replacing a mobile device is inconvenient for a user as they will lose access to their primary form of communication, as well as much of their personal data, during the replacement period.
Many phone cases and protection devices and services exist for mobile devices. Typically, phones are secured within these cases and the cases are designed to prevent physical damage to the mobile device when the mobile device is dropped or otherwise subjected to impact. Some cases include rubberized gripping material or ergonomic indents. However, even with these features, it is still possible to lose control of the mobile device and drop it.
As smart phones with large touchscreens have become more popular, screen protectors, which are secured to the smart phone screen directly, have risen commensurately in popularity. However, these current cases and screen protectors still only provide limited protection. In the event that a mobile device falls to the ground or into water, there is still a high risk of damage to the mobile device. Mobile device cases that are waterproof generally are inconveniently large or have the effect of making operation of the mobile device difficult.
Therefore, there is a defined need amongst the known prior art references for a mobile phone protection device that not only provides standard fall protection for the device itself, but also provides additional securement options to prevent impact in the event of a dropped phone. The mobile phone protection device will ideally provide multiple connections for the user to secure the mobile phone to his or her person as desired.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of mobile phone cases and protection systems now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a mobile device protection case wherein the same can be utilized for providing convenience for the user when protecting a mobile device from falling.
The present system comprises a planar base. A perimeter sidewall extends upward from a perimeter of the planar base. The perimeter sidewall defines an interior volume. The interior volume is dimensioned to receive a mobile device therein. A pair of apertures are disposed on a corner portion of the perimeter sidewall. The pair of apertures are configured to receive a first lanyard therethrough. A connection ring is disposed on a rear surface of the planar base. The connection ring is configured to receive a second lanyard.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Although the characteristic features of this invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and manner in which it may be made and used may be better understood after a review of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the mobile device protection case.

FIG. 2 shows a dose-up front perspective view of an embodiment of the mobile device protection case.

FIG. 3 shows a close-up rear perspective view of an embodiment of the mobile device protection case.

FIG. 4a shows a demonstrative view of an embodiment of the mobile device protection case in use.

FIG. 4b shows a demonstrative view of an embodiment of the mobile device protection case in use.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the mobile device protection case. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.
Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a perspective view of an embodiment of the mobile device protection case. The mobile device protection case 10 comprises a planar base 11. In the illustrated embodiment, the planar base 11 is rectangular in shape with a plurality of rounded corners, such as to receive a traditional mobile device, such as a smartphone. In alternate embodiments, the planar base 11 is of a specific shape for receiving a desired mobile device or electronic device therein. Each mobile device protection case 10 is dimensioned and sized for a specific model or type of mobile device. The planar base 11 is constructed of any suitable material. Ideally, the planar base 11 is constructed of a rigid material, such as to provide sufficient protection to a mobile device 13 placed into the mobile device protection case 10. In one embodiment, the planar base 11 is constructed of plastic.
A perimeter sidewall 12 extends orthogonally around a perimeter of the planar base 11. In the illustrated embodiment, the perimeter sidewall 12 extends entirely around the planar base 11. In alternate embodiments, the perimeter sidewall 12 may only extend around defined portions of the planar base 11. The perimeter sidewall 12 defines an interior volume. The interior volume is dimensioned to receive a mobile device 13 therein. In the illustrated embodiment, the perimeter sidewall 12 further comprises a support rim 14. The support rim 14 is disposed on the perimeter sidewall 12 opposite the planar base 11. The support rim 14 is configured to provide additional security to the mobile device 13 when the mobile device 13 is placed into the mobile device protection case 10. The perimeter sidewall 12 is constructed of any suitable material.
Referring now to FIG. 2, there is shown a close-up front perspective view of an embodiment of the mobile device protection case. A pair of apertures 21 is disposed on a corner portion 22 of the perimeter sidewall 12. The pair of apertures 21 is configured to receive a first lanyard 23. Specifically, in the demonstrated embodiment, the first lanyard 23 comprises a cord 24. The cord 24 is configured to form a loop. The loop may then be passed through the pair of apertures 21. Once the loop is passed though the pair of apertures, the remaining portion of the cord 24 and the first lanyard 23 may be placed through the loop and pulled taut, thus securing the first lanyard to the pair of apertures 21.
In the illustrated embodiment, the mobile device protection case further comprises a plurality of connection openings 25. The plurality of connection openings 25 are disposed on the perimeter sidewall 12 of the mobile device protection case. Each connection opening 25 is configured to enable access to a connection output or a connection input of the mobile device. For example, a connection opening 25 may be placed on the perimeter sidewall 12 in order to allow for access to a charging port of the mobile device. Additionally, a pair of connection openings 25 may be provided to allow a pair of speakers of the mobile device to emit sound properly and effectively. The plurality of connection openings 25 are dimensioned and positioned to allow access for all necessary inputs or outputs for the specific mobile device to which the mobile device protection case is configured.
Furthermore, in the demonstrated embodiment, the mobile device protection device further comprises at least one button cover 26. The button cover 26 is disposed on the perimeter sidewall 12 of the mobile device protection case. Each button cover 26 is configured to enable actuation of a button on the mobile device. For example, the button covers may be placed and configured to enable actuation of the volume buttons or the sleep button of the mobile device. The button cover 26 or button covers are positioned and dimensioned to allow access for all buttons of the specific mobile device to which the mobile device protection case is configured.
Referring now to FIG. 3, there is shown a close-up rear perspective view of an embodiment of the mobile device protection case. A connection ring 31 is disposed on the rear surface 32 of the planar base 11. In the demonstrated embodiment, the connection ring 31 is a D-ring. As such, a flattened portion of the connection ring 31 may be placed in a connection with the planar base 11. A rounded portion of the connection ring 31 may be in contact with a second lanyard 34. The second lanyard 34 is then rotatable around the rounded portion of the connection ring 31.
In the illustrated embodiment, the connection ring 31 comprises a bracket 33. The bracket 33 is configured to mount the connection ring 31 onto the rear surface 32 of the planar base 11. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the bracket 33 may extend entirely through the planar base 11. In a further embodiment, the bracket 33 may be rotatable. As such, the connection ring 31 can be configured to rotate around the bracket 33. The connection ring 31 is configured to receive the second lanyard 34. In the demonstrated embodiment, the second lanyard 34 comprises a clasp fastener 35. The clasp fastener 35 is configured to engage the connection ring 31.
Referring now to FIG. 4a , there is shown a demonstrative view of an embodiment of the mobile device protection case in use. In the illustrated embodiment, a user 41 has secured the mobile device protection case 10 to himself with the first lanyard 23. Specifically, the user 41 has secured the first lanyard 23 to his wrist. As such, if the mobile device protection case 10 falls, the first lanyard 23 will prevent the mobile device protection case 10 from falling on the ground. In the illustrated embodiment, the
Referring now to FIG. 4b , there is shown a demonstrative view of an embodiment of the mobile device protection case in use. In the illustrated embodiment, the user 41 has secured the mobile device protection case 10 to himself with the second lanyard 34. Specifically, the user 41 has secured the second lanyard 34 around his neck. As such, if the mobile device protection case 10 falls, the second lanyard 35 will prevent the mobile device protection case 10 from falling onto the ground. This method of attachment is ideal for situations where
It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown and described in various embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

Claims

I claim:

1) a mobile device protection case, comprising:

a planar base;

a perimeter sidewall extending orthogonally around a perimeter of the planar base;

the perimeter sidewall defining an interior volume;

the interior volume dimensioned to receive a mobile device;

a pair of apertures disposed on a corner portion of the perimeter sidewall;

a connection ring disposed on the rear surface of the planar base.

2) The mobile device protection case of claim 1, wherein the connection ring comprises a bracket.

3) The mobile device protection case of claim 2, wherein the bracket is rotatable.

4) The mobile device protection case of claim 1, further comprising a first lanyard connected to the pair of apertures.

5) The mobile device protection case of claim 1, further comprising a second lanyard connected to the connection ring.

6) The mobile device protection case of claim 1, wherein the connection ring is a D-ring.

7) The mobile device protection case of claim 1, wherein the perimeter sidewall further comprises a support rim opposite the planar base.

8) The mobile device protection case of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of connection openings.

9) The mobile device protection case of claim 1, wherein the perimeter sidewall further comprises at least one button cover.

10) The mobile device protection case of claim 1, wherein the planar base and the perimeter sidewall are made of a plastic material.