DEVICE CASE WITH INTEGRATED KICKSTAND AND DOCKING COMPATIBILITY

Organization Name

GOOGLE LLC

Inventor(s)

Nicholas Gillett of San Francisco CA (US)

Bengt Brummer of San Francisco CA (US)

Eugene Fox of San Francisco CA (US)

Carl Cepress of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Maj Isabelle Olsson of Sunnyvale CA (US)

Nicholas Sanders of Saratoga CA (US)

Jose Madrid of Mountain View CA (US)

DEVICE CASE WITH INTEGRATED KICKSTAND AND DOCKING COMPATIBILITY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18418898 titled 'DEVICE CASE WITH INTEGRATED KICKSTAND AND DOCKING COMPATIBILITY

The abstract describes a patent application for various arrangements of an electronic device case. The case is designed to allow the electronic device to be easily installed and removed, and includes magnets for docking with a separate dock. Additionally, the case features a kickstand assembly that can be extended to prop up the device when not docked, and collapsed when docked.

The case includes a housing shaped to accommodate an electronic device.
Magnets are integrated into the case for magnetic coupling with a dock.
A kickstand assembly is attached to the housing for propping up the device.
The kickstand body can be extended or collapsed as needed.
The design allows for easy installation and removal of the electronic device.

Potential Applications: - Consumer electronics accessories - Mobile device protection and functionality enhancement

Problems Solved: - Ease of docking and undocking electronic devices - Providing stability and convenience for device use

Benefits: - Enhanced user experience with electronic devices - Protection and functionality in one accessory

Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Electronic Device Case with Docking and Kickstand Features This technology can be marketed to consumers looking for convenient and versatile accessories for their electronic devices. It can also appeal to manufacturers seeking to differentiate their products in a competitive market.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the magnetic docking system work? The magnets in the case align with those in the dock, allowing for a secure and stable connection. 2. What materials are used in the construction of the kickstand assembly? The kickstand assembly is typically made of durable materials such as plastic or metal for longevity and stability.

Original Abstract Submitted

Various arrangements of an electronic device case are presented herein. The case can include a housing shaped to allow an electronic device to be removably installed within the housing. The case can include magnets, the magnets being arranged to magnetically couple with magnets of a dock. The case can include a kickstand assembly attached with the housing. A kickstand body of the kickstand assembly can be extended for propping up the electronic device case when the electronic device case is not docked with the dock. The kickstand body can be collapsed for when the electronic device case is magnetically docked with the dock.