Apparatus and method for securing and protecting electronic devices

Abstract

An apparatus and method for securing and protecting electronic devices, for example mobile phones, from impact. By utilizing a fastening device constructed of a flexible, stretchable or elastic material, an electronic device may be wrapped and secured in order to provide protection and prevent damage from impact. An apparatus in accordance with the present invention, for protecting an electronic device comprises, a body in the shape of a string allowing the body to create a loop around an electronic device to form a protective layer, a first fastening end at one end of the body for initiating said loop, and a second fastening end at the other end of the body to complete said loop.

1 . A method for protecting an electronic device using a protective member comprising:
 forming a protective layer around the electronic device by configuring a plurality of flexible elongated members of the protective member to form respective individual loops around the electronic device, by:
 (a) initiating at least one of the individual loops around the electronic device using a first fastening end, and 
 (b) completing at least one of the individual loops using a second fastening end. 
   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the protective member is made out of a material that absorbs an impact upon contact with an external force. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , further comprising:
 determining a density of the protective member based on a weight of the electronic device.   
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 3 , wherein the material has a high coefficient of friction. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein the first fastening end connects with the second fastening end utilizing the material having the high coefficient of friction. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 4 , wherein the material is expandable and elastic. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 5 , wherein the protective member has a flat internal face to conform to a surface of said electronic device. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the protective member has a textured external face to allow for cosmetic designs. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the protective member has a cross sectional profile along a length of said body in a shape that distributes the force of said impact. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the protective member contains an internal metal wire to provide structural rigidity. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of loops of the protective member is securely wrapped in a longitudinal configuration around the electronic device. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of loops of the protective member is securely wrapped in a latitudinal configuration around the electronic device. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of loops of the protective member are arranged around the electronic device in a predetermined manner. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the predetermined manner of the plurality of loops comprises at least two loops arranged in a parallel configuration around the electronic device. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 13 , wherein the predetermined manner of the plurality of loops comprises at least two loops arranged in a perpendicular configuration around the electronic device. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the protective member is substantially three feet in length. 
     
     
         17 . A method for protecting a portable electronic device using a protective member comprising:
 forming a protective layer around the portable electronic device by configuring a plurality of flexible elongated members of the protective member to form respective individual loops around the portable electronic device, by:
 (a) initiating at least one of the individual loops around the electronic device using a first fastening end, and 
 (b) completing at least one of the individual loops using a second fastening end. 
   
     
     
         18 . A method for protecting a portable electronic device using a protective member comprising:
 determining a density of the protective member based on a weight of the electronic device; and   forming a protective layer around the portable electronic device by configuring a plurality of flexible elongated members of the protective member to form respective individual loops around the portable electronic device, by:
 (a) initiating at least one of the individual loops around the electronic device using a first fastening end, and 
 (b) completing at least one of the individual loops using a second fastening end.