Patent ID: 8708151
Filing Date: 2014-04-29
Classification: A45C,B62J,F16B,F16M,G06F,H04B

Abstract:
1. A protection system for a handheld electronic device, comprising: a shell comprising a rear wall and a side wall extending from the rear wall, wherein, in use, the side wall encloses a plurality of peripheral edges of an associated handheld electronic device; wherein the rear wall further comprises an inner surface and an outer surface, the rear wall defining an attachment region designed to receive an interlocking member and a non-slip region designed to receive a non-slip member; the attachment region comprising a first open space, a first interlocking surface and a second interlocking surface, both of the first and second interlocking surfaces surrounding at least a portion of the first open space, the first and second interlocking surfaces being located behind the inner surface of the rear wall, the first interlocking surface being located substantially in a first plane and the second interlocking surface having at least a portion that extends substantially perpendicular to the first plane, and wherein the first interlocking surface is circumferentially offset from at least a portion of the second interlocking surface to provide an interlocking area; the interlocking member comprising a plate portion having at least one engagement member that, in use, is passed through the first open space and disposed within the interlocking area to achieve an interlocked position between the interlocking member and the shell; wherein the interlocking member further comprises at least one mounting base; wherein the non-slip region comprises a second open space and a recessed surface formed by the disposition of a smaller opening within a larger opening; wherein the non-slip member comprises a non-slip material shaped to fit within the second open space, the non-slip member having a peripheral groove that, in use, engages the recessed surface to attach the non-slip member to the shell, wherein the non-slip member comprises a frictional gripping outer surface that enhances frictional engagement of the system with a surface on which the system is placed; wherein the non-slip member further comprises an indentation within an interior surface that, in use, faces the associated handheld electronic device; and a magnet received within the indentation of the non-slip member.