Portable, adjustable protective case for electronic devices and methods of use thereof

Abstract

A case for an electronic device, for example a tablet computer. The case includes a body for holding the electronic device, a frontal opening for accessing a screen of the electronic device, a flap for covering the opening in a first position and for engaging a support member coupled to a back of the body in a second position.

1 . A case for a tablet computer, comprising:
 a body formed of a back surface panel, a peripheral framing front surface panel defining an opening, and side panels connecting margins of the back surface panel and the front surface panel;   a flap coupled by a pliable web to a bottom of the body, the flap being sized to generally cover the front surface panel, the flap moveable from a position covering the front surface panel to a position towards a rear of the body; and   a supporting member pivotably connected to the back surface panel.   
     
     
         2 . The case of  claim 1 , wherein the flap includes opposing securing tracks on a side of the flap facing the back panel when the flap is positioned towards the rear of the body. 
     
     
         3 . The case of  claim 2  wherein the supporting member includes fasteners about a distal edge, the fasteners positioned so as to be able to engage the securing tracks. 
     
     
         4 . The case of  claim 3  wherein the supporting tracks comprise small loops and the fasteners comprise small hooks. 
     
     
         5 . The case of  claim 1  wherein the supporting member comprises a rigid plastic. 
     
     
         6 . The case of  claim 5  wherein the supporting member further comprises a leather covering for the rigid plastic. 
     
     
         7 . The case of  claim 1  wherein the supporting member is substantially planar. 
     
     
         8 . The case of  claim 7  wherein a distal edge of the supporting member includes a semicircular cutout. 
     
     
         9 . A case for an electronic device, comprising:
 a back surface panel;   a peripheral-framing front surface panel:   a plurality of side members connecting a periphery of the front surface panel to a periphery of the back surface panel; and   at least two supporting members foldably attached to the back surface panel, a first supporting member attached to an edge of the back surface panel, a second supporting member attached to a midline of the back surface panel.   
     
     
         10 . The case of  claim 9 , further comprising:
 at least two securing tracks along two edges of an inner-facing surface of the first supporting member, the securing tracks perpendicularly-oriented relative to the foldable attachment of the first supporting member to the back surface panel; and   at least two fasteners situated on opposing corners of the second supporting member, the fasteners configured to reversibly secure to any portion of the securing track.   
     
     
         11 . The case of  claim 9 , further comprising, at least two opposing strap members attached to the back surface panel. 
     
     
         12 . The case of  claim 9 , wherein the supporting members are substantially planar. 
     
     
         13 . The case of  claim 9  wherein the back surface panel, the front surface panel, and the side members are comprised of leather. 
     
     
         14 . A case for a tablet computer, comprising:
 a body with front opening for providing access to a touchscreen of a tablet computer;   a support member pivotably connected to a back of the body; and   means, coupled about a bottom of the body, for covering the front opening and for providing a support surface for engaging the support member.   
     
     
         15 . The case of  claim 14 , further comprising:
 means, on the means for covering the front opening and for providing a support surface for engaging the support member, for securing position of the support member.   
     
     
         16 . The case of  claim 15 , wherein the support member comprises a rigid planar material. 
     
     
         17 . The case of  claim 16 , wherein the support member includes at least one fastener about a distal end of the support member.