Patent ID: 8101859
Filing Date: 2012-01-24
Classification: C22C,G06F,H04M,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An electronic device case comprising: a first housing having a substantially planar portion and including a first retaining feature extending from the first housing in a direction substantially perpendicular to the planar portion of the housing, wherein the first retaining feature forms an integral part of the first housing, and wherein the first retaining feature is formed of an amorphous metal having a relatively high elasticity and an ability to bend without yielding; and a second housing having an inner surface, wherein the inner surface comprises a second retaining feature formed along an edge of the second housing; and wherein the first retaining feature engages the second retaining feature when the electronic case is assembled by vertically press fitting the first and second housings together, and wherein the first retaining feature is operative to securely couple the first and second housings together when the first retaining feature engages the second retaining feature, and wherein the secure coupling of the first and second housings form a substantially uniform outer surface for both the first and second housings.