Flexible Case for Securing Electronic Devices with Integrated Screen Protection

Abstract

A compliant carrying case is provided that includes an integrated rigid member for generally preventing the transmission of external loads therein. More specifically, a stiffened panel is associated with at least one side of the storage case so that the screen and/or buttons of the electronic device are isolated from outside loads.

1 . A storage case comprising:
 a front member that includes an inner panel interconnected to an outer panel;   a rear member interconnected to said front member, said rear member including an inner panel and an outer panel each interconnected to an outer edge panel that define a compartment that receives a stiffening member; and   wherein said inner panel of said front member and said inner panel of said rear member define a storage area that is adapted to receive an electronic device with at least one of a screen and a button, and wherein the screen and the button is located adjacent to said stiffening member when the electronic device is stored to substantially prevent inadvertent forces from contacting at least one of the screen and the button.   
   
   
       2 . The storage case of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one of a snap integrated into said outer panel of said front member and said outer panel of said rear member, thereby providing selective access to the interior of said storage case. 
   
   
       3 . The storage case of  claim 1 , further comprising a zipper closure interconnecting said front member to said rear member, thereby providing selective access to the interior of said storage case. 
   
   
       4 . The storage case of  claim 1 , wherein said stiffening member is comprised of at least one of polyethylene, aluminum, plastic, cardboard and rubber. 
   
   
       5 . The storage case of  claim 1 , wherein said stiffening member is comprised of at least one of a rigid or semi-rigid material. 
   
   
       6 . The storage case of  claim 1 , further including an auxiliary pocket interconnected to at least one of said front member and said rear member. 
   
   
       7 . The storage case of  claim 1 , wherein said front member and said rear member are constructed of a compliant material. 
   
   
       8 . The storage case of  claim 7 , wherein said compliant material is at least one of nylon, rubber, leather, Koskin and foam. 
   
   
       9 . A storage case for storing an electronics device, comprising:
 a flexible front panel;   a flexible rear panel operably interconnected to said front panel along at least two perimeter edges wherein a storage area is defined therebetween that is adapted to receive the electronic device;   a means for stiffening positioned within a sleeve in at least one of said front panel and said rear panel that is adapted to dissipate a force applied to said front panel and said rear panel to protect the inadvertent activation of a command via a button or screen located on the electronics device.   
   
   
       10 . The storage case of  claim 9 , further comprising at least one of a snap integrated into said front member and said rear member, thereby providing selective access to the interior of said storage case. 
   
   
       11 . The storage case of  claim 9 , further comprising a zipper closure interconnecting said front member to said rear member, thereby providing selective access to the interior of said storage case. 
   
   
       12 . The storage case of  claim 9 , wherein said means for stiffening is comprised of at least one of polyethylene, aluminum, plastic, cardboard and rubber. 
   
   
       13 . The storage case of  claim 9 , wherein said means for stiffening is comprised of at least one of a rigid or semi-rigid material. 
   
   
       14 . The storage case of  claim 9 , further including an auxiliary pocket interconnected to at least one of said front member and said rear member. 
   
   
       15 . The storage case of  claim 9 , wherein said front member and said rear member are constructed of a compliant material. 
   
   
       16 . The storage case of  claim 15 , wherein said compliant material is at least one of nylon, rubber, leather, Koskin and foam. 
   
   
       17 . A method of constructing a storage case comprising:
 providing a front member having an outer panel and an inner panel;   providing a rear member having an inner panel and an outer panel;   inserting a stiffening member between said inner panel and said outer panel of at least one of said rear member and said front member; and   interconnecting said front member to said rear member, wherein the storage case defines a space with a protective surface to prevent the inadvertent operation of an electronics device positioned in the storage case.   
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein said front member is interconnected to said rear member via at least one of a snap and a zipper. 
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein said front member and said rear member are made of a compliant material. 
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein said stiffening member is made of a rigid material.