Portable digital media player case

Abstract

A case for a portable digital media player includes a front surface having at least one viewing window, a rear surface opposite the front surface, side surfaces and top and bottom surfaces. A projection protrudes from one of the surfaces, such as the rear surface, to define a region between the projection and the one surface for receiving a cord. The projection is shaped and sufficiently soft and flexible to at least partially close the region and collapse onto the one surface under application of pressure applied to the projection. Pressure applied to the projection when being held by a user, being placed into a confined space or being placed on a surface with the projection facing down, is sufficient to at least partially close the region and collapse the projection onto the one surface.

1 . A case for a portable digital media player, the case comprising: 
 a front surface having at least one viewing window;    a rear surface opposite said front surface;    side surfaces;    top and bottom surfaces; and    a projection protruding from one of said surfaces to define a region between said projection and said one surface for receiving a cord;    said projection being shaped and sufficiently soft and flexible to at least partially close said region and collapse onto said one surface under application of pressure applied to said projection.    
   
   
       2 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein pressure applied to said projection when being held by a user, being placed into a confined space or being placed on a surface with 
 said projection facing down, is sufficient to at least partially close said region and collapse said projection onto said one surface.    
   
   
       3 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein said surfaces and said projection are formed of silicone rubber.  
   
   
       4 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein said projection protrudes from said rear surface.  
   
   
       5 . The case according to  claim 4 , which further comprises a pedestal connecting said projection to said rear surface.  
   
   
       6 . The case according to  claim 4 , wherein said surfaces, said pedestal and said projection are formed of silicone rubber.  
   
   
       7 . The case according to  claim 6 , wherein said projection has a substantially flat outer surface parallel to said rear surface.  
   
   
       8 . The case according to  claim 7 , wherein said projection has tapered outer edges.  
   
   
       9 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein said projection has a slot formed therein for retaining the cord.  
   
   
       10 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein said surfaces have openings formed therein for accessing ports of the portable digital media player.  
   
   
       11 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein said at least one viewing window in said front surface includes a cutout and a translucent region.