Protective case and methods of making

Abstract

Disclosed is a protective case for an electronic device. The protective case has two layers, an inner cushion insert that surrounds a portion of the electronic device and an outer elastomeric shell. The cushion insert includes raised impact portions that extend through the cover, and that are capable of absorbing shocks from impacts.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A protective case for an electronic device, comprising:
 a cover that conforms to and engages a portion of the electronic device, that cover having an outer surface, an inner surface, a back portion and a sidewall connected to the back portion, the cover comprising a plurality of recessed regions disposed in the inner surface;   a cushion insert comprising a plurality of raised impact regions disposed adjacent to first recessed impact regions, the raised impact regions disposed in predetermined areas corresponding to the plurality of recessed regions;   wherein, when the protective case is assembled onto the electronic device, the plurality of raised impact regions engage with the plurality of recessed regions, such that the cover conforms the cushion insert to the electronic device.   
     
     
         2 . A protective case for an electronic device, comprising:
 a cover having a back portion and a sidewall connected to the back portion that engages the electronic device, the cover comprising a material that conforms to a portion of the electronic device, the cover having a predetermined thickness;   a cushion insert comprising a rate dependent material, such that when the cushion insert is disposed in the cover, the cover conforms the cushion insert to the electronic device.