Patent ID: 8124216

Claim:
A skin for use with a handheld electronic device comprising: a separate decorative layer formed of label stock, directly onto which is printed graphical indicia, the decorative layer having: an underneath surface and an upper surface; a non-molded anti-slip layer adhered to the upper surface of the decorative layer via an adhesive material, the anti-slip layer having: a soft pliable non-abrasive top surface finish having a high coefficient of friction so as to restrict movement of the handheld electronic device relative to a hard non-pliable contact surface which the handheld electronic device is placed thereupon so as to prevent slipping, the top surface having: a center section; and a periphery section extending around the center section; and a plurality of upraised circular members protruding from the top surface finish of the anti-slip layer, the plurality of upraised circular members being configured to cover the entire center section and the periphery section of the top surface finish of the anti-slip layer, the plurality of upraised circular members having: a plurality of larger upraised circular members covering the entire center section of the top surface; and a plurality of smaller upraised circular members covering the entire periphery section of the top surface; a plurality of curved ridges inwardly protruding from the top surface finish of the anti-slip layer; and an adhesive layer disposed between the decorative layer and a surface on the handheld electronic device for adhering the skin to the handheld electronic device; wherein the skin is selectively shaped to conform to the contours, shape, and components of the handheld electronic device; and wherein the graphical indicia is visible through the anti-slip layer.