Patent ID: 8472177

Claim:
A tablet computer case comprising: a first panel configured to releasably engage and hold a tablet computer of a predetermined size and shape; at least one side edge which engages an edge of the tablet computer, and a fascia that extends along a portion of a visual output side of the tablet computer and that is integral with the at least one side edge; a second panel having a keyboard side on which a keyboard is located, said second panel weighing substantially less than the first panel with the tablet computer engaged therein; a hinge rotatably attaching the first panel and the second panel; wherein the hinge comprises a first rotational axis adjacent to a bottom edge of the first panel and a second rotational axis adjacent to a back edge of the second panel, and wherein the hinge is configured so that the bottom edge of the first panel can rest in substantially a same plane as an underside of the second panel and a portion of the hinge when the first panel is at an angle of at least about 90° with respect to the second panel; and a communication connector that allows the keyboard to communicate with the tablet computer; wherein a distribution of a total weight of the second panel minimizes tipping of the tablet computer case when the first panel with the tablet computer engaged therein is placed at an obtuse angle with respect to the second panel.