Patent ID: 12193548

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50Articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus51Second alternate embodiment of the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus55Article having an article outer periphery5656Outer periphery of the article5560Display of the article5561Screen text of the display6065Holder for article adapted to hold the article55periphery5670Base for holder6575Surrounding sidewall for the holder6576First portion of the surrounding sidewall75and base7077Second portion of the surrounding sidewall75and base7080Second flexible hinge disposed between the transparent cover175proximal margin201and the and the second portion77of the surrounding sidewall75and base7085Connector structure portion adjacent to the base70disposed opposite of the surrounding sidewall75and disposed between the first flexible hinge140and the second flexible hinge80115Opaque cover120Initial end portion of the opaque cover115125Subsequent end portions of the opaque cover115130Proximal margin the opaque cover115135Distal margin the opaque cover115140First flexible hinge disposed between the opaque cover115proximal margin130and the and the first portion76of the surrounding sidewall75and base70175Light transmitting transparent cover180Removably adjacent interface of the light transmitting planar cover175to the article55185Lengthwise axis of the transparent cover175190Crosswise axis of the transparent cover175195Perpendicular position of the transparent cover175lengthwise axis185and the transparent cover175crosswise axis190200Primary margin of the transparent cover175201Proximal margin of the transparent cover175202Distal margin of the transparent cover175205Secondary margin of the transparent cover175210Initial end portion of the transparent cover175215Subsequent end portion of the transparent cover175220Removably engageable flexible clip that retains the article55outer periphery56to the surrounding sidewall75and base70of the holder65225Expanded portion of the clip220that retains the clip220to the surrounding sidewall75and base70of the holder65260Helping keep adjacent position of the light transmitting planar cover175to the display60265Removing away motion of the light transmitting planar cover175from the display60275Semi-rigid border of the transparent cover175280Forming a perimeter around the light transmitting planar cover175of the semi-rigid border275285Grab edge of the semi-rigid border275400First alternate embodiment of the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

With initial reference toFIG.1shown is the flat plan top view of the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus50fully opened showing from left to right, the opaque cover115that has the first flexible hinge140that is disposed between the proximal margin130of the opaque cover115and the first portion76of the surrounding sidewall75extending from the base70of the holder65that is adapted to hold the article55, further continuing from left to right, the second flexible hinge80is disposed between a second portion77of the surrounding sidewall75and the proximal margin201of the transparent cover175, all shown in an open state of use. Wherein,FIG.1shows the opaque cover115and the transparent cover175both in the fold flat open state operationally.

Next,FIG.2is a flat plan bottom view of the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus50fully opened showing from left to right, the opaque cover115that has the first flexible hinge140that is disposed between the proximal margin130of the opaque cover115and the first portion76of the surrounding sidewall75extending from the base70of the holder65that is adapted to hold the article55, further continuing from left to right, the connector portion85that is adjacent to the base70continuing onto the second flexible hinge80that is disposed between the second portion77of the surrounding sidewall75and the proximal margin201of the transparent cover175that includes a semirigid border275that forms the perimeter280around the transparent cover175, all shown in the open state of use. Wherein,FIG.2shows the opaque cover115and the transparent cover175both in the fold flat open state operationally.

Further,FIG.3is a side elevation view of the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus50fully opened showing from left to right, the opaque cover115that has the first flexible hinge140that is disposed between the proximal margin130of the opaque cover115and the first portion76of the surrounding sidewall75extending from the base70of the holder65that is adapted to hold the article55, further continuing from left to right, a connector portion85that is adjacent to the base70continuing onto the second flexible hinge80that is disposed between the second portion77of the surrounding sidewall75and the proximal margin201of the transparent cover175that includes a side elevation view of the semirigid border275that forms the perimeter280around the transparent cover175, all shown in the open state of use. Wherein,FIG.3shows the opaque cover115and the transparent cover175both in the fold flat open state operationally.

Continuing,FIG.4is an end elevation view of the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus50fully opened that shows the opaque cover115with initial120and subsequent125end portions plus the holder65with base70and surrounding sidewall75with the articulated light transmitting cover apparatus50shown in the open state of use. Wherein,FIG.4shows the opaque cover115and the transparent cover175both in the fold flat open state operationally.

Moving inward,FIG.5is an opposing end elevation view of the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus50fully opened that shows the light transmitting transparent cover175with initial210and subsequent215end portions plus the holder65with base70and surrounding sidewall75with the articulated light transmitting cover apparatus50shown in the open state of use. Wherein,FIG.5shows the opaque cover115and the transparent cover175both in the fold flat open state operationally.

Further,FIG.6is an upper perspective view of the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus50fully opened showing from left to right the opaque cover115that has the first flexible hinge140that is disposed between the proximal margin130of the opaque cover115and the first portion76of the surrounding sidewall75extending from the base70of the holder65that is adapted to hold the article55, further continuing from left to right the second flexible hinge80is disposed between the second portion77of the surrounding sidewall75and the proximal margin201of the transparent cover175, all shown in the open state of use.

Next,FIG.7is an upper perspective view of the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus50partially opened showing from left to right the opaque cover115that has the first flexible hinge140that is disposed between the proximal margin130of the opaque cover115and the first portion76of the surrounding sidewall75extending from the base70of the holder65that is adapted to hold the article55, further continuing from left to right the second flexible hinge80is disposed between the second portion77of the surrounding sidewall75and the proximal margin201of the transparent cover175, all shown in the partially open state of use with the light transmitting transparent cover175folded over the holder65for the article55.

Continuing,FIG.8is an upper perspective view of the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus50partially closed showing from left to right, the opaque cover115that has the first flexible hinge140that is disposed between the proximal margin130of the opaque cover115and the first portion76of the surrounding sidewall75extending from the base70of the holder65that is adapted to hold the article55, further continuing being in a fully closed state. Further, inFIG.8the second flexible hinge80is disposed between the second portion77of the surrounding sidewall75and the proximal margin201of the transparent cover175, all showing the transparent cover175in the fully closed state over the holder65with the base70and surrounding sidewall75, with the opaque cover115being in the partially open state.

Next,FIG.9is an upper perspective view of the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus50partially closed showing from left to right the opaque cover115that has the first flexible hinge140that is disposed between the proximal margin130of the opaque cover115and the first portion76of the surrounding sidewall75extending from the base70of the holder65that is adapted to hold the article55, further continuing being in a fully closed state, the second flexible hinge80is disposed between the second portion77of the surrounding sidewall75and the proximal margin201of the transparent cover175, all showing the transparent cover175in the fully closed state over the holder65with base70and surrounding sidewall75, with the opaque cover115being in the partially closed state.

Further,FIG.10is an upper perspective view of the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus50fully closed showing from left to right the first flexible hinge140that is disposed between the proximal margin130of the opaque cover115and the first portion76of the surrounding sidewall75extending from the base70of the holder65that is adapted to hold the article55. InFIG.10, the opaque cover is in the fully closed state over the transparent cover175, next the transparent cover175being in a fully closed state, the second flexible hinge80that is disposed between the second portion77of the surrounding sidewall75and the proximal margin201of the transparent cover175, showing the transparent cover175in the fully closed state over the holder65with base70and surrounding sidewall75. Wherein,FIG.10shows the opaque cover115and the transparent cover175both in the fold flat closed state operationally.

Continuing,FIG.11is an upper perspective view of the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus50fully opened showing from left to right the opaque cover115that has the first flexible hinge140that is disposed between the proximal margin130of the opaque cover115and the first portion76of the surrounding sidewall75extending from the base70of the holder65that is showing the article55with removably engageable clips220that help hold the article55in the holder65as against the holder base70and surrounding sidewall75, further continuing from left to right the second flexible hinge80is disposed between the second portion77of the surrounding sidewall75and the proximal margin201of the transparent cover175, all shown in the open state of use.

Next,FIG.12shows an upper perspective view of the first alternate articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus400with the light transmitting planar cover175that is being used in its normal operating position being placed on the article55display60.

Continuing,FIG.13shows a side elevation perspective view of the first alternate articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus400with the light transmitting planar cover175being placed toward being used in its normal operating position becoming near adjacent to the article55display60.

Continuing,FIG.14shows a side elevation perspective view of the first alternate articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus400with the light transmitting planar cover175coming into contact with being used in its normal operating position becoming partially adjacent to the article55display60.

Next,FIG.15shows a front elevation perspective view of the first alternate articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus400with the light transmitting planar cover175coming into contact with being used in its normal operating position becoming partially adjacent to the article55display60.

Subsequently,FIG.16is view16-16fromFIG.11, whereinFIG.16shows the removably engageable clip220being retained therethrough in the surrounding sidewall75adjacent to the second flexible hinge80with the clip220having an expanded portion225disposed on an opposing side of the surrounding sidewall75to help retain the clip220as against the article55outer periphery56, thus helping to hold the article55within the holder65with the article55being nested against the surrounding sidewall75and base70all of the holder for the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus50. Note that as shown inFIG.16, the clip220and expanded portion225could be disposed on the opposite side of the surrounding sidewall75adjacent to both the first140and second80flexible hinges for the second alternate embodiment51of the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus51as shown inFIG.19, plus further inFIGS.17,18,20, and21.

Further,FIG.17shows a partially open view of the second alternate embodiment51of the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus51that includes from left to right, the opaque cover115, the first flexible hinge140disposed between the proximal margin130of the opaque cover115and the first portion76of the surrounding sidewall75and base70, the light transmitting transparent cover175with the semi rigid border275that forms a perimeter280around the light transmitting transparent cover175with the second flexible hinge80that is disposed between proximal margin201of the transparent cover175and the second portion77of the surrounding sidewall75and base70, and finally the article holder65that includes the base70and surrounding sidewall75. Wherein,FIG.17shows the opaque cover115and the transparent cover175both in a partially open state operationally.

NextFIG.18shows a partially open view of the second alternate embodiment51of the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus51that includes from left to right, the opaque cover115, the first flexible hinge140disposed between the proximal margin130of the opaque cover115and the first portion76of the surrounding sidewall75and base70, the light transmitting transparent cover175with the semi rigid border275that forms a perimeter280around the light transmitting transparent cover175with the second flexible hinge80that is disposed between proximal margin201of the transparent cover175and the second portion77of the surrounding sidewall75and base70, and finally the article holder65that includes the base70and surrounding sidewall75, wherein the article55is disposed within the holder65with the article display60and display screen text61shown. Wherein,FIG.18shows the opaque cover115and the transparent cover175both in a partially open state operationally.

Further,FIG.19shows a fully open view of the second alternate embodiment51of the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus51that includes from left to right the opaque cover115, the first flexible hinge140disposed between the proximal margin130of the opaque cover115and the first portion76of the surrounding sidewall75and base70, the light transmitting transparent cover175displaced over the opaque cover115with the semi rigid border275that forms a perimeter280around the light transmitting transparent cover175(hidden from view in thisFIG.19) with the second flexible hinge80that is disposed between proximal margin201of the transparent cover175and the second portion77of the surrounding sidewall75and base70. Finally,FIG.19shows the article holder65that includes the base70and surrounding sidewall75with the removably engageable clips220shown disposed within the holder65surrounding sidewall75. Wherein,FIG.19shows the opaque cover115and the transparent cover175both in a fold flat open state operationally, wherein the opaque cover115and the transparent cover175are on top of or adjacent to one another in the fold flat open state relative to the article holder.

Continuing,FIG.20shows a fully closed view of the second alternate embodiment51of the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus51that includes from left to right, the opaque cover115, the first flexible hinge140disposed between the proximal margin130of the opaque cover115and the first portion76of the surrounding sidewall75and base70, the opaque cover115being disposed over the light transmitting transparent cover175with the semi rigid border275that forms a perimeter280around the light transmitting transparent cover175(hidden from view in thisFIG.20) with the second flexible hinge80that is disposed between proximal margin201of the transparent cover175and the second portion77of the surrounding sidewall75and base70, and finally the article holder65that includes the base70and surrounding sidewall75. Wherein,FIG.20shows the opaque cover115and the transparent cover175both in a fold flat closed state operationally, wherein the opaque cover115and the transparent cover175are on top of or adjacent to one another in the fold flat closed state over the article holder65.

Further,FIG.21is view21-21fromFIG.17, whereinFIG.21shows the portfolio style of the first140and second80flexible hinges of the second alternate embodiment51of the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus51, wherein the holder65surrounding sidewall75and base70are attached to both the first140and second80flexible hinges at respectively at the first76and second77portions of the surrounding sidewall75and base70, with the first flexible hinge140supporting the opaque cover115proximal margin130and the second flexible hinge80supporting the light transmitting transparent cover175proximal margin201, wherein the first140and second80flexible hinges are nested to one another asFIG.21shows.

Referring toFIGS.1to11in particular, for the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus50that is adapted to attach to the article55having the outer periphery56and the display60, the articulated light transmitting cover apparatus50, includes the article holder65that includes the base70and the surrounding sidewall75extending therefrom the base70, wherein the article holder65forms a nesting holder65for the article55and the article outer periphery56, further the surrounding sidewall75and the base70includes a first portion76and the surrounding sidewall75and the base70includes an opposing second portion77.

Further included in the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus50, is the opaque cover115having the opaque cover initial end portion120and the opposing opaque cover115subsequent end portion125, the opaque cover115further including the opaque cover115distal margin135and the opposing opaque cover115proximal margin130.

The articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus50also includes the first flexible hinge140disposed between the opaque cover115proximal margin130and the surrounding sidewall75and the base first portion76, wherein, operationally the opaque cover115has an opaque cover115fold flat open state, seeFIGS.1and2and pivots via the first flexible hinge140toward closing over the article holder65in an opaque cover115fold flat closed state, seeFIGS.9and10.

The articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus50further includes the light transmitting transparent cover175having the transparent cover175initial end portion210and the opposing transparent cover175subsequent end portion215, the transparent cover175further including the transparent cover175distal margin202and the opposing transparent cover175proximal margin201.

The articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus50in addition also includes the second flexible hinge80disposed between the transparent cover175proximal margin201and the surrounding sidewall75and the base70second portion77, wherein operationally the transparent cover175has the transparent cover175fold flat open state, seeFIGS.1to5, that pivots via the second flexible hinge80toward closing over the article holder65in a transparent cover175fold flat closed state, seeFIG.10.

As an option for the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus50, it can further comprise the removably engageable flexible clip220that is disposed therethrough the surrounding sidewall75, wherein the flexible clip220projects over a portion of the base70being operational to engage a portion of the article55outer periphery56to help retain the article55to the article holder65including the base70and the surrounding sidewall75, seeFIGS.1,11, and16.

As another option for the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus50, wherein the flexible clip220can further include the expanded portion225that is positioned opposite of the flexible clip220projecting over the portion of the base70all in relation to the surrounding sidewall75, wherein operationally the expanded portion225helps to retain the flexible clip220within the surrounding sidewall75, seeFIGS.1,11, and16.

As a further option for the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus50, it can further comprise a removably engageable flexible clip220that is disposed therethrough the first140or second80flexible hinge, wherein the flexible clip220projects over a portion of the base70being operational to engage a portion of the article55outer periphery56to help retain the article55to the article holder65including the base70and the surrounding sidewall75, seeFIGS.1,11, and16.

As another alternative for the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus50, wherein the flexible clip220can further include an expanded portion225that is positioned opposite of the clip220projecting over the portion of the base70all in relation to the first140or second80flexible hinge, wherein operationally the expanded portion225helps to retain the flexible clip within the first140or second80flexible hinge, seeFIGS.1,11, and16.

As a continuing alternative for the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus50, it can further comprise a connector structure portion85that is positioned adjacent to the base70opposite of the surrounding sidewall75extension from the base70, wherein the connector structure85is disposed between the first flexible hinge140and the second flexible hinge80, the connector structure85provides a one-piece continuous outer surface as between the opaque cover115, the first flexible hinge140, the connector structure85, the second flexible hinge80, and the light transmitting transparent cover175for the articulated light transmitting cover apparatus50for operationally easier hand grasping and clothing pocket manual insertion and removal, seeFIGS.2,3, and4.

As a next alternative for the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus50, wherein the light transmitting transparent cover175has a smooth side that is adjacent to the surrounding sidewall75extending from the base70side in the transparent cover175moving toward closing over the article holder65surrounding sidewall75side in the transparent cover175fold flat closed state, seeFIGS.6,7, and8, and the transparent cover175including the semi-rigid border275forming the perimeter280around the transparent cover175, wherein the semi-rigid border275is disposed on the transparent cover175on a side opposite of the transparent cover175smooth side, wherein operationally the semi-rigid border275facilitates easier hand grasping of the transparent cover175and helps the light transmitting transparent cover175remain substantially planar in shape, seeFIGS.1to3andFIGS.6to11.

As another alternative for the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus50, wherein the semi-rigid border275is sized and configured to create a reduced transparent area of the transparent cover175to substantially match a display area of the article55display60to operationally facilitate a display light of the article55to be substantially only directed therethrough the transparent cover175reduced transparent area within said semi-rigid border275, again seeFIGS.1to3andFIGS.6to11.

Referring in particular toFIGS.12to15, the present invention is of the first alternate embodiment400articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus400that is adapted to attach to an article55with the display60, the cover apparatus400including a light transmitting planar cover175that is adapted to be removably adjacent180to the article55display60, the light transmitting cover175having the cover lengthwise axis185and a perpendicularly positioned195cover crosswise axis190, further the light transmitting cover175has the cover primary margin200and an opposing cover secondary margin205with the cover lengthwise axis185spanning therebetween, in addition the light transmitting cover175has a cover initial end portion210and an opposing cover subsequent end portion215with the cover crosswise axis190spanning therebetween.

Referring in particular toFIGS.16to21, for the second alternate embodiment51of an articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus51that is adapted to attach to the article55having the outer periphery56and the display60, the second alternate embodiment51articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus51, including an article holder65that includes a base70and a surrounding sidewall75extending therefrom the base70, wherein the article holder65forms a nesting holder for the article55and the article outer periphery56, further the surrounding sidewall75and the base70includes a first portion76and the surrounding sidewall75and the base includes a same side second portion77.

Also included for the second alternate embodiment51of an articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus51, is an opaque cover115having an opaque cover115initial end portion120and an opposing opaque cover115subsequent end portion125, the opaque cover115further including and an opaque cover115distal margin135and an opposing opaque cover115proximal margin130.

Further included for the second alternate embodiment51of an articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus51, is a first flexible hinge140disposed between the opaque cover115proximal margin130and the surrounding sidewall75and the base70first portion76, wherein operationally the opaque cover115has an opaque cover115fold flat open state, seeFIG.19, and pivots via the first flexible hinge140toward closing over the article holder65in an opaque cover115fold flat closed state, seeFIG.20.

Additionally, included for the second alternate embodiment51of an articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus51, is a light transmitting transparent cover175having a transparent cover175initial end portion210and an opposing transparent cover175subsequent end portion215, the transparent cover175further including a transparent cover175distal margin202and an opposing transparent cover175proximal margin201.

Further, included for the second alternate embodiment51of an articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus51, is a second flexible hinge80disposed between the transparent cover175proximal margin201and the surrounding sidewall75and the base70second portion77, wherein operationally the transparent cover175has a transparent cover fold flat open state, seeFIG.19, and pivots via the second flexible hinge80toward closing over the article holder65in a transparent cover175fold flat closed state, seeFIG.20, with the second alternative embodiment51of the articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus51having a portfolio style or book style configuration of the first140and second80flexible hinges relative to one another.

As an option for the second alternate embodiment51of an articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus51, it can further comprise the removably engageable flexible clip220that is disposed therethrough the surrounding sidewall75, wherein the flexible clip220projects over a portion of the base70being operational to engage a portion of the article55outer periphery56to help retain the article55to the article holder65including the base70and the surrounding sidewall75, seeFIGS.16and19.

As a further option for the second alternate embodiment51of an articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus51, wherein the flexible clip220can further include the expanded portion225that is positioned opposite of the flexible clip220projecting over the portion of the base70all in relation to the surrounding sidewall75, wherein operationally, the expanded portion225helps to retain the flexible clip220within the surrounding sidewall75, seeFIGS.16and19.

As another further option for the second alternate embodiment51of an articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus51, can further comprise a removably engageable flexible clip220that is disposed therethrough the first140or second80flexible hinge, wherein the flexible clip220projects over a portion of the base70being operational to engage a portion of the article55outer periphery56to help retain the article55to the article holder65including the base70and the surrounding sidewall75, seeFIGS.16and19.

As a continuing further option for the second alternate embodiment51of an articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus51, wherein the flexible clip220can further include an expanded portion225that is positioned opposite of the clip220projecting over the portion of the base70all in relation to the first140or second80flexible hinge, wherein operationally the expanded portion225helps to retain the flexible clip within the first140or second80flexible hinge, seeFIGS.16and19.

As a further option for the second alternate embodiment51of an articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus51, wherein the light transmitting transparent cover175has a smooth side that is adjacent to the surrounding sidewall75extending from the base70side in the transparent cover175moving toward closing over the article holder65surrounding sidewall75side in the transparent cover175fold flat closed state, seeFIG.20, and the transparent cover175including the semi-rigid border275forming the perimeter280around the transparent cover175, wherein the semi-rigid border275is disposed on the transparent cover175on a side opposite of the transparent cover175smooth side. Wherein operationally, the semi-rigid border275facilitates easier hand grasping of the transparent cover175and helps the light transmitting transparent cover175remain substantially planar in shape, seeFIGS.17to21.

As a further option for the second alternate embodiment51of an articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus51, wherein the semi-rigid border275is sized and configured to create a reduced transparent area of the transparent cover175to substantially match a display area of the article55display60to operationally facilitate a display light of the article55to be substantially only directed therethrough the transparent cover175reduced transparent area within said semi-rigid border275, seeFIG.18.

CONCLUSION

Accordingly, the present invention of an articulated light transmitting transparent cover apparatus has been described with some degree of particularity directed to the embodiments of the present invention. It should be appreciated, though; that the present invention is defined by the following claims construed in light of the prior art so modifications of the changes may be made to the exemplary embodiments of the present invention without departing from the inventive concepts contained therein.