Multi-functional case for holding a digital device such as a cell phone

Abstract

The invention discloses a case for holding and carrying a digital device such as a cell phone or a personal digital assistant. The case includes a body having a front panel, a back panel, two opposing sides each connected between the front panel and the back panel, and a bottom. The case has an opening that leads to an inner compartment which is adapted to hold the digital device. One of the panels further includes a money clip for securing bills to the case.

1 . A case for holding a digital device such as a cell phone, the case comprising:
 a body comprising a front panel, a back panel, two opposing sides each connected between the front panel and the back panel, and a bottom,   the body comprises an opening leading to an inner compartment for holding the digital device,   wherein at least one of said panels comprises a money clip for securing bills to the case.   
     
     
         2 . A case according to  claim 1  in which at least one of said panels comprises at least one slot for receiving a credit card. 
     
     
         3 . A case according to  claim 2  in which said panels comprise an outer side and an inner side wherein said at least one slot is on the outer side of said at least one panel. 
     
     
         4 . A case according to  claim 1  in which the body comprises foam to protect the digital device. 
     
     
         5 . A case according to  claim 2  in which the body comprises a rigid structure to protect the digital device from damage. 
     
     
         6 . A case according to  claim 2  in which the body is integrally formed. 
     
     
         7 . A case according to  claim 2  in which the money clip and said at least one slot are on the same panel. 
     
     
         8 . A case for holding a digital device such as a cell phone, the case comprising
 a body comprising a front panel and a back panel, the front panel and the back panel joined together at the side to form a pocket with a bottom, the body comprising an opening leading to the pocket for holding the digital device,   wherein at least one of said panels comprises a money clip for securing bills to the case.   
     
     
         9 . A case according to  claim 8  in which at least one of said panels comprises at least one slot for receiving a credit card. 
     
     
         10 . A case according to  claim 1  in which the money clip is detachable from the body. 
     
     
         11 . A case for holding a digital device such as a cell phone, the case comprising:
 a body comprising a rear panel, a front frame, two opposing sides each connected between the rear panel and the front frame, the body further comprising an inner compartment accessible via the front frame,   in which the front frame comprises at least one flange for securing the cell phone in the case.   
     
     
         12 . A case according to  claim 11  further including a second rear panel hingedly connected to the rear panel such that second rear panel is adapted to swing away and towards the rear panel. 
     
     
         13 . A case according to  claim 12  in which the rear panel and the second rear panel are adapted to store bills therebetween. 
     
     
         14 . A case according to  claim 13  in which the rear panel and the second rear panel are magnetically attracted. 
     
     
         15 . A case according to  claim 11  in which the front frame defines an opening for inserting the cell phone into the case. 
     
     
         16 . A case according to  claim 1  further including at least one fastener for at least partially obstructing the opening, the fastener adapted to prevent the device from falling out of the case. 
     
     
         17 . A case according to  claim 16  in which the body comprises a loop for receiving an item. 
     
     
         18 . A case according to  claim 17  in which the item comprises a lanyard. 
     
     
         19 . A case according to  claim 17  in which the item is a keychain. 
     
     
         20 . A case according to  claim 1  in which the body is contoured to fit in a user's hand such that the case functions as a clutch.