Protective edge inserts, cases including such inserts and methods of making and using

Abstract

Disclosed herein are protective inserts for sensitive devices, including devices with screen interfaces, which cases provide protection from front, back and edge impacts.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A protective case, comprising:
 a first structural wall and a second structural wall opposite the first structural wall;   a gusset comprising a longitudinal axis, disposed between the first and second structural walls;   a compartment defined by the gusset and the first and second structural walls, for receiving an item therein;   wherein the gusset is defined by an externally facing protective element comprising a plurality of channels.   
     
     
         2 . A protective case, comprising:
 a first structural wall and a second structural wall opposite the first structural wall;   a gusset comprising a longitudinal axis, disposed between the first and second structural walls;   a compartment defined by the gusset and the first and second structural walls, for receiving an item therein;   wherein the gusset is defined by an internally facing protective element comprising a plurality of channels.