Portable electronic device protector

Abstract

A protector for portable electronic devices is disclosed, including a portfolio-style protective cover.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A protector for generally rectangular electronic devices comprising:
 (a) a four-legged frame;   (b) the four legs of said frame oriented in an X-shaped configuration relative to each other; and   (c) resilient corner-engaging arcuate lugs integral with each of said four legs.   
     
     
         2 . The protector of  claim 1  wherein said frame is X-shaped with said legs intersecting each other. 
     
     
         3 . The protector of  claim 2  wherein said frame is webbed where said legs intersect with each other. 
     
     
         4 . The protector of  claim 1  wherein said frame is O-shaped with said legs oriented radially outwardly therefrom. 
     
     
         5 . The protector of  claim 4  wherein said O-shaped frame is generally rectangular 
     
     
         6 . The protector of any of  claims 2 - 5  incorporated into a foldable portfolio. 
     
     
         7 . The protector of  claim 6  wherein said portfolio has a top and a bottom with corners on said top and said bottom. 
     
     
         8 . The protector of  claim 7  wherein said top and said bottom comprise three plies of (i) a soft inside layer; (ii) a durable outside layer; and (iii) a stiff middle layer. 
     
     
         9 . protector of  claim 8  further comprising reversible elastic straps secured to the corners of said top and said bottom. 
     
     
         10 . The protector of  claim 9  further comprising an elastic strap secured to the inside of said top. 
     
     
         11 . The protector of  claim 10  further comprising a flap on the outside of said bottom. 
     
     
         12 . The protector of  claim 11  further comprising a hinge integral with said top that permits said top to be partially opened to an angle of about 90° relative to the remainder of said top and to engage said flap. 
     
     
         13 . A protector for generally rectangular electronic devices comprising
 (a) a four legs, each with a resilient, corner-engaging arcuate lug integral therewith; and   (b) said four legs secured to a planar generally rectangular base.   
     
     
         14 . The protector of  claim 13  incorporated into a foldable portfolio.