Ryan J Shepard

US Patent:

20160043514, Feb 11, 2016

Filed:

Aug 7, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/453818

Inventors:

Joseph J. George - Amherst NH, US
Ryan F. Shepard - Colchester VT, US

Assignee:

Innovative 3D Design, LLC - Amherst NH

International Classification:

H01R 13/72
H04B 1/40
H01R 13/52
H02J 7/00
H01R 13/66

Abstract:

A protective case for a portable electronic device which incorporates a spool assembly containing a user dispensable and retractable Industry standard or OEM charge/sync cable. The case provides the user with the utility of always having a charge/sync cable available when needed while being discreetly housed in a low-profile ergonomically pleasing package. The case and spool assembly provide the user with up to 3 Ft or more of cable available for dispensing from the case while allowing the portable electronic device to be charged/synced at any desired dispensed length of cable, and can be manufactured using any thermoplastic, metal, wood, or composite. The dispensed cable and connector can be rewound onto the spool manually using the spool finger pockets. The 2 distinct case housing assemblies encase the device in a constraining pocket, utilizing ramped boss and pocket latching features to retain the case housing halves and the portable electronic device in the assembled and protected condition, while allowing the unobstructed use of the device's full functionality. The housing latching bosses and pockets are designed to provide adequate assembly integrity, while allowing for the easy removal of the lower housing assembly to provide “docking” access of the device to 3party accessories. The protective case utilizes several adhesive backed elastomeric decals mounted in complimentary shallow housing pockets, to provide drop and bump protection of the electronic device as well as anti-slip properties and aesthetic beautification.