Covers and mounts for electronic devices

Abstract

A cover is provided for installing at least partly around an electronic device. And, a module is provided for releasably coupling to the cover. The module includes a compartment for storing desired items within the module when the module is coupled to the cover. An insert is associated with the cover for use in releasably coupling the module to the cover. In particular, the insert includes arms that extend through a back portion of the cover for use in releasably coupling the module to the cover. In some aspects, a mounting unit is also provided for supporting the cover and the electronic device in a desired position (e.g., on a bike, in a vehicle, on a boats, on a belt strap, on a backpack strap, etc.).

1 . A cover assembly for an electronic device, the cover assembly comprising:
 a cover having a frame configured to install at least partly around the electronic device, and a base located toward a generally rearward portion of the frame; and   a module configured to releasably couple to the base of the cover, such that the module can be selectively coupled to and removed from the cover.   
     
     
         2 . The cover assembly of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one arm extending away from the base of the cover, the at least one arm configured to engage the module and releasably couple the module to the base of the cover. 
     
     
         3 . The cover assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the at least one arm includes four arms. 
     
     
         4 . The cover assembly of  claim 2 , further comprising an insert defining the at least one arm, the insert positionable generally within the frame of the cover; and
 wherein the base of the cover includes at least one opening configured to receive the at least one arm of the insert therethrough.   
     
     
         5 . The cover assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the module includes a body having at least one opening configured to receive the at least one arm of the cover to thereby releasably couple the module to the base of the cover. 
     
     
         6 . The cover assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the module includes a lip positioned adjacent the at least one opening of the body, and wherein the at least one arm is configured to extend over the lip of the body of the module when the module is coupled to the base of the cover to thereby inhibit movement of the module off the cover in a direction generally perpendicular to the cover and/or in directions generally left and right of the cover. 
     
     
         7 . The cover assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the cover further includes an abutment configured to help hold the module on the base of the cover and inhibit sliding movement of the module relative to the cover. 
     
     
         8 . The cover assembly of  claim 7 , wherein the abutment is configured to help inhibit sliding movement of the module relative to the cover in a first direction; and wherein the cover further includes a tab configured to help hold the module on the base of the cover and inhibit sliding movement of the module relative to the cover in a second direction different from the first direction. 
     
     
         9 . The cover assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the module includes a body and a generally clear plate configured to couple to the body; and wherein the module is configured to hold a card in the body such that the card is visible through the generally clear plate when the module is coupled to the cover. 
     
     
         10 . The cover assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the module defines a compartment configured for storing desired items within the module when the module is coupled to the base of the cover. 
     
     
         11 . The cover assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the module includes tools and/or an insert for storing medication and/or a makeup kit. 
     
     
         12 . An assembly for use in supporting an electronic device, the assembly comprising:
 a cover configured to install at least partly around the electronic device;   a mounting frame configured to couple to the cover; and   a receiver configured to couple to the mounting frame for supporting the electronic device in a desired position.   
     
     
         13 . The assembly of  claim 12 , wherein the mounting frame includes multiple tabs configured to engage the cover to thereby couple the cover to the mounting frame. 
     
     
         14 . The assembly of  claim 12 , wherein the receiver includes at least one arm with an opening defined therein for use in coupling the mounting frame to the receiver; the assembly further comprising at least one fastener configured to extend through the opening of the at least one arm to thereby couple the mounting frame to the receiver. 
     
     
         15 . The assembly of  claim 12 , wherein the receiver includes at least one bracket configured to couple the receiver to handlebars of a bike to thereby support the cover and the electronic device installed therein on the bike. 
     
     
         16 . The assembly of  claim 12 , wherein the receiver includes openings configured to receive a strap to thereby couple the receiver to the strap and support the cover and the electronic device installed therein on the strap. 
     
     
         17 . The assembly of  claim 16 , wherein the strap includes a belt. 
     
     
         18 . The assembly of  claim 12 , further comprising a module configured to releasably couple to the cover, such that the module can be selectively coupled to and removed from the cover. 
     
     
         19 . A cover for an electronic device, the cover comprising:
 a frame having side walls and a back wall configured to install at least partly around the electronic device, the back wall of the frame having openings defined therein; and   an insert positionable within the frame generally between the electronic device and the back wall of the frame when the frame is installed at least partly around the electronic device, the insert having arms configured to extend through the openings of the back wall of the frame for use in releasably coupling a module to the cover, such that the module can be selectively coupled to and removed from the body.   
     
     
         20 . An assembly comprising the cover of  claim 19  in combination with the module. 
     
     
         21 . An assembly comprising the cover of  claim 19  in combination with a mounting frame configured to couple to the cover; and a receiver configured to couple to the mounting frame for supporting the cover and electronic device in a desired position.