Patent ID: 7530457
Filing Date: 2009-05-12
Classification: A45C,H04B

Abstract:
1. A swivel-lid protective case comprising: a shell, a lid, and a strap having a first end and a second end; wherein said first end of said strap is rotatably attached to said lid by a hinge means and said second end is rotatably attached to said shell by a swivel connection means; wherein said lid is openable and closable relative to said shell by rotating said lid about said hinge means about a hinge axis that is defined by a hinge pin and rotatable about a swivel axis by swiveling said strap about a swivel post of said swivel connection means, wherein said swivel axis is non-parallel with said hinge axis; wherein said shell has an outer surface on a rear face and said lid has an inner surface; wherein, when said lid is raised above said shell, said lid is rotatable about said swivel axis to bring said inner surface of said lid facing in a direction toward said rear face of said shell; and wherein said lid is then foldable about said hinge so that said outer surface of said shell nests within said inner surface of said lid.