Abstract:
A protective enclosure includes a front cover of predetermined density and thickness including a first shearling pelt secured on two lengths and one width to a back cover of predetermined density and thickness including a second shearling pelt, the front cover and back cover equally sized to firmly receive a touch screen electronic device in a non secured portion.

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/300,193, filed Feb. 1, 2010, and titled SHEARLING COVER, WHICH CLEANS AND PROTECTS ELECTRONIC TOUCH SCREEN DEVICES ON BOTH FRONT AND BACK, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety. 
     
    
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    The present invention relates to protective covers, and more particularly to a cover for a full touch screen electronic device. 
         [0003]    The face of electronic devices, such as personal data assistants (PDAs), cellular phones, and the like, is changing. Traditional personal electronic devices included a small display screen and raised keypad. As user needs continue to evolve, the market has produced electronic devices with full sized touch pad screens, such as smartphones, digital cameras tablets and laptop computers in response. Growth in demand for advanced full touch screen electronic devices boasting powerful processors, abundant memory, larger screens, and open operating systems has outpaced the rest of the mobile electronics market for several years. 
         [0004]    Using such full touch screen devices is not without problems. For example, touchpad screens become cloudy when films are deposited on them under normal use, such as natural oils associated with human fingers. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0005]    The present invention provides a cover for a full touch screen electronic device. 
         [0006]    In general, in one aspect, the invention features a protective enclosure including a front cover of predetermined density and thickness including a first shearling pelt secured on two lengths and one width to a back cover of predetermined density and thickness including a second shearling pelt, the front cover and back cover equally sized to firmly receive a touch screen electronic device in a non secured portion. 
         [0007]    In another aspect, the invention features an enclosure including a front cover including suede skin with an attached wool portion secured on two lengths and one width to a back cover including suede skin with an attached wool portion such that the suede skin of the front cover and the wool portion of the back cover face each other, the front cover and back cover equally sized to firmly receive a touch screen electronic device in a non secured portion. 
         [0008]    Other features and advantages of the invention are apparent from the following description, and from the claims. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0009]    The invention will be more fully understood by reference to the detailed description, in conjunction with the following figures, wherein: 
           [0010]      FIG. 1  is a front prospective of an exemplary enclosure. 
           [0011]      FIG. 2  is an exploded view of an exemplary enclosure. 
           [0012]      FIG. 3  is a cross-section of an exemplary enclosure. 
       
    
    
       [0013]    Like reference numbers and designations in the various drawings indicate like elements. 
       DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0014]    As shown in  FIG. 1 , a front prospective of an exemplary enclosure  10  includes a front cover  12  and a back cover  14 . The front cover  12  and back cover  14  are secured together on three sides, leaving an orifice  16  on an unsecured side. The front cover  12  and back cover  14  are sized equally so that when secured together a full touch screen electronic device can be inserted fully into the orifice  16  and thus protected from incidental damage due to shock, moisture and/or dirt. 
         [0015]    The front cover  12  and the back cover  14  are constructed from shearling, which is a tanned skin with wool attached. The suede inner skin portion of the front cover  12  and the wool portion of the back cover  14  face each other and come in contact with the full touch screen electronic device when positioned within the enclosure  10 . By sliding the full touch screen electronic device into the tightly fitted enclosure  10 , the touch screen achieves full contact with the suede inner skin of the front cover  12 , and the inner wool portion of the back cover  14  achieves full contact with the body of the electronic device which cleans the device screen and the hard plastic or metal back of the electronic device. 
         [0016]    The orifice  16  may be embellished with a fold over cuff, flap, zipper or sewn edging of suede, leather, sheepskin or any other suitable material to create a finished edge or to embellish the design. 
         [0017]    As shown in  FIG. 2 , an exploded view of an exemplary enclosure  30  includes a front cover  32  made of shearling and a back cover  34  made of shearling. In general, shearling includes a skin or pelt with wool attached. A suede inner skin side  36  of the front cover  32  and an inner wool side  38  of the back cover  34  are positioned to face each other and make contact with a full touch screen electronic device  40  when secured together on three sides. 
         [0018]    The enclosure  30  also includes a first supplemental cover  42  and a second supplemental cover  44  that may be secured to an outer surface of the front cover  32  and an outer surface of the back cover  34 , respectively. These supplemental covers  42 ,  44  may be decorative in nature. The supplemental covers  42 ,  44  may be made from materials such as decorative fabric, leather, or suede for trim design purposes. The supplemental covers  42 ,  44  may be glued or sewed to the front cover  32  and the back cover  34 . 
         [0019]    Once an electronic device  40  is placed in the enclosure  30 , the combination of the cover materials and design secures the electronic device  40  in the enclosure  30  insuring it will not slide out of the top opening without the aid of the user. The electronic device  40 , enclosed by the enclosure  30 , can be stored in a purse, drawer, glove compartment, pocket, brief case, computer bag and so forth. The electronic device  40  is protected from moisture, scratches, and gouges; the electronic device  40  is impervious to punctures from sharp objects, dust and dirt. 
         [0020]    The enclosure  30  uses the genuine properties of shearling to provide a natural lanolin emollient to an electronic device  40  screen to remove and absorb oils and resist smears upon contact. The enclosure  30  provides a double-faced thick impervious covering to protect the electronic device  40  from scratches or gouges from sharp objects to the screen, and plastic or metal backing. 
         [0021]    The enclosure  30  encapsulates the electronic device  40  firmly so when a user removes the device  40  the screen is wiped clean and natural properties of the sheepskin covers absorbs oils and polishes the screen, metal and/or plastic back of the device  40 . 
         [0022]    The enclosure  30  absorbs oils, greasy smudges, fingerprints, and oily makeup. The enclosure  30  enables a soft padding to protect the electronic device  40  from impact. 
         [0023]    The enclosure  30  can provide natural anti-bacterial properties to protect the spread of bacteria when storing the electronic device  40 . 
         [0024]    The enclosure  30  has a long life and can be used over and over thousands of times without degradation. If the front or back cover appears dirty, the user just brushes the nap and the cover is as good as new. 
         [0025]    The enclosure  30  provides natural moisture absorption, which protects the electronic device  40  in moist environments. The suede side is water resistant, therefore the cover will resist moisture and the wool side will naturally absorb approximately 30% of its weight in moisture ensuring that a small spill or contact with moisture for a short period of time will not penetrate or soak the electronic device  40 , thus preventing malfunction to the device  40  due to liquid damage. 
         [0026]    The enclosure  30  provides minimum friction when inserting or removing the electronic full-screen device  40 . The enclosure  30  provides a static free covering for the electronic device  40 . 
         [0027]    The enclosure  30  can be custom-made for any size electronic device  40 . 
         [0028]    As shown in  FIG. 3 , a cross-section of an exemplary enclosure  50  includes a front cover  52  secured to a back cover  54 . An exemplary full touch screen electronic device  56 , such as a smartphone, or touch screen tablet is positioned through an orifice  58  in-between the front cover  52  and the back cover  54 . In this example, the full touch screen electronic device  56  includes a screen portion  60  attached to a body  62 . Although not shown, the front cover  52  and the back cover  54  are sized to provide a snug fit for the device  56 . 
         [0029]    The front cover  52  includes a leather finish or wool portion  70  attached to a suede skin portion  72 . The back cover  54  includes leather finish or a wool portion  74  attached to a suede skin portion  76 . The screen portion  60  faces the suede skin portion  72  and the body  62  faces the wool portion  74 . Although not shown, the front cover  52  and the back cover  54  are sized to provide a snug fit for the device  56 . As the electronics device  56  is placed through the orifice  58  and removed through the orifice  58 , the screen portion  60  is cleansed by the suede skin portion  72  and the body is cleansed by the wool portion  74 . 
         [0030]    The foregoing description does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible implementations consistent with this disclosure or of all possible variations of the implementations described. A number of implementations have been described. Nevertheless, it will be understood that various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the systems, devices, methods and techniques described here. Accordingly, other implementations are within the scope of the following claims.