Patent ID: 8568241

Claim:
An apparatus, consisting of: a cover being configured to conform to a top and side surfaces of an electronics device operable for playing games, said cover comprising a top side, a first side and an opening disposed in a portion of said top side and a portion of said first side, said opening being configured for enabling access to a game slot of the electronic device, said cover further comprising a first part of a capturing mechanism disposed proximally about at least a portion of a perimeter of said opening, said capturing mechanism comprises a channel and a ridge, said cover is further configured to wrap over a perimeter of a bottom of the electronic device and said cover further comprises one or more apertures being configured to enable access to ports on the electronic device, each of said one or more apertures is further configured with dimensions matching a corresponding port, said one or more apertures further comprises a reinforcement about a perimeter of said one or more apertures that fits about a cable to form a seal, said cover further comprises at least one vent opening being configured to be disposed over a ventilation area of the electronic device, said cover further comprises texturing to provide a grip; an opening cover being configured to at least cover said opening in which an edge of said opening cover is joined to said cover to form a flap, said opening cover comprising a second part of said capturing mechanism being configured to be removably joined to said first part of said capturing mechanism to form a seal where said cover and said opening cover are operable for mitigating entry of liquids and particles in covered areas of the electronics device and for mitigating impact and abrasion damage to covered areas of the electronic device, said cover and said opening cover further comprise a pliant material configured with a thickness to mitigate impact damage to the electronic device and exterior surfaces of said cover and said opening cover are further configured for personalization of appearance by a user; and a mechanism for further securing said opening cover to said cover in a closed position said mechanism comprises a hook-and-loop material.