Patent ID: 9461493
Filing Date: 2016-10-04
CPC Classification: G06F,H02J,H04M

Claim Text:
1. A case for protecting a mobile device, said case comprising: a base portion having an inner panel and an outer panel each extending from a first end region to a second end region, said inner panel being defined by a first external surface and said outer panel being defined by a second external surface, a portion of said first external surface defining an open-sided compartment sized and configured to removably receive and retain a rechargeable battery having external conductors; a first electrical connector for engaging the mobile device when said mobile device is inserted in the case alongside said inner panel; and a second electrical connector for engaging the external conductors of the rechargeable battery when the rechargeable battery is positioned within the open-sided compartment, wherein the case is configured such that when the mobile device is engaged with the first electrical connector and the rechargeable battery is engaged with the second electrical connector, the rechargeable battery can supply power to the mobile device.