CA2668412A1 - Adhesive cover for consumer devices - Google Patents
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Abstract
A personalized adhesive cover for a consumer device includes multiple layers. In one implementation, an adhesive cover includes a top laminate layer adhered to a base layer that is adhered to a bottom adhesive layer. The base layer is treated to facilitate acceptance of a personalized design applied to the middle layer. The adhesive cover is contoured to partially or completely cover one or more sides of a consumer device. The cover can include one or more separate pieces, apertures and cutouts, for example, so that the cover does not interfere with the functions of a device.
Description
ADHESIVE COVER FOR CONSUMER DEVICES
Priority Information [0001] The present application claims benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C.
119(e) to U.S.
provisional application serial no. 60/856,495, entitled "Fulfillment Integration" filed on 03 November 2006, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
Technical Field [0002] Embodiments of the present invention relate to adhesive covers for various types of devices, such as electronic devices. In particular, some embodiments relate to customized adhesive covers and methods for making the same.
Description of the Related Art [0003] Many devices look identical or nearly identical to other devices. Not only do different models manufactured by the same company often times look the same, but so do models made by different companies. For example, the popular Motorola RAZR V3 model looks the same as the Motorola RAZR V3c model. In addition, the Motorola RAZR V3 model (which is a flip-top type mobile phone) looks similar to other flip-top type mobile phones. As another example, the colors and shapes of laptops may vary to some extent; nevertheless, most laptop computers look nearly the same as every other laptop computer.
Priority Information [0001] The present application claims benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C.
119(e) to U.S.
provisional application serial no. 60/856,495, entitled "Fulfillment Integration" filed on 03 November 2006, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
Technical Field [0002] Embodiments of the present invention relate to adhesive covers for various types of devices, such as electronic devices. In particular, some embodiments relate to customized adhesive covers and methods for making the same.
Description of the Related Art [0003] Many devices look identical or nearly identical to other devices. Not only do different models manufactured by the same company often times look the same, but so do models made by different companies. For example, the popular Motorola RAZR V3 model looks the same as the Motorola RAZR V3c model. In addition, the Motorola RAZR V3 model (which is a flip-top type mobile phone) looks similar to other flip-top type mobile phones. As another example, the colors and shapes of laptops may vary to some extent; nevertheless, most laptop computers look nearly the same as every other laptop computer.
[0004] Because devices (e.g. mobile phones and laptop computers) are integral with the daily lives of their users, there is a desire to customize or personalize such devices. In response, some manufactures have started making such devices in different colors.
However, the number of different colors tends to be limited. In addition, many users believe that simply changing a color is not enough of a personalization/customization.
Brief Summary of Embodiments of the Invention [0005] The present invention relates to adhesive covers (a.k.a. "skins") for various types of devices, such as electronic devices.
However, the number of different colors tends to be limited. In addition, many users believe that simply changing a color is not enough of a personalization/customization.
Brief Summary of Embodiments of the Invention [0005] The present invention relates to adhesive covers (a.k.a. "skins") for various types of devices, such as electronic devices.
[0006] According to embodiments of the present invention, adhesive covers are provided that may be customized/personalized to the tastes of the owner. Embodiments may also have a non-permanent adhesive layer on its bottom surface so that a user can easily reposition or remove the adhesive cover from an electronic device to which it was applied. In some embodiments, a layer of an adhesive cover can be pre-treated to facilitate digital printing thereon.
[0007] In addition, embodiments of adhesive covers may protect electronic components from water and moisture as well as bumps, scratches and the like. Further, adhesive covers can be fashioned to not interfere or interfere minimally with the functionality of electronic device. In this manner, the adhesive covering may be useful for protecting electronic devices such as cell phones and aiding in company phone identification, phone re-branding, enterprise advertising and promotion, and special events marketing.
[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an adhesive cover capable of adhering to a surface of an electronic device is provided. The adhesive cover has a top over laminate layer. A middle layer is adhered to the top layer. The middle layer can be vinyl or urethane with a design applied thereto. A bottom, non-permanent adhesive layer is adhered to the middle layer. The bottom layer can be used to adhere the adhesive cover to a device's housing in a non-permanent fashion.
[0009] According to another embodiment of the present invention, a method of producing an adhesive cover adapted to be adhered to one or more surfaces of an electronic device is provided. The method includes corona treating a middle layer and coating the middle layer with a primer. A design is applied to the middle layer. The middle layer is also sandwiched between a top laminate layer and a bottom non-permanent adhesive layer.
The adhesive cover can be contoured to cover or partially cover one or more surfaces of an electronic device.
The adhesive cover can be contoured to cover or partially cover one or more surfaces of an electronic device.
[0010] According to a further embodiment of the present invention, an adhesive cover is provided that includes a first mylar layer having a design applied to a side of the mylar layer. A second layer is adhered to the image side of the mylar layer. The second layer can be a vinyl or polyolefin material. A third non-permanent adhesive layer is adhered to the second layer. The third layer can be transfer tape. The cover is contoured to cover or partially cover one or more sides of an electronic device.
[0011 ] According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, an adhesive cover capable of adhering to a surface of an electronic device is provided. The adhesive cover has first, second and third layers adhered together. The first layer can be a thermoplastic urethane, the second layer can be a fabric material and the third layer can be a non-permanent adhesive tape. The adhesive cover is shaped to cover or partially cover one or more sides of an electronic device.
[0012] Other features and aspects of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which illustrate, by way of example, the features in accordance with various embodiments of the invention.
Brief Description of the Drawings [0013] Figures 1A and 1B are plan views of respective front and back portions of an adhesive cover in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
[0014] Figure 2 shows a front view of an electronic device having an adhesive cover partially adhered thereto in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
[0015] Figure 3 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of an adhesive cover in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
[0016] Figure 4 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of the adhesive cover of Figure 3 with decorative pieces applied to a top surface of the adhesive cover, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
[0017] Figure 5 is a front view of the adhesive cover of Figures 3 and 4 having decorative pieces arranged in a star pattern, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
[0018] Figure 6 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of an adhesive cover in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
[0019] Figure 7 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of the adhesive cover of Figure 6 with decorative pieces applied to a top surface of the adhesive cover, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 8 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of an adhesive cover in accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention.
[0021] Figure 9 is a flowchart illustrating a process for manufacturing an adhesive cover in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
[0022] It should be understood that the above exemplary figures are not necessarily drawn to scale. Certain proportions thereof may be exaggerated, while others may be minimized. The figures are intended to illustrate various embodiments of the invention that can be understood and appropriately carried out by those of ordinary skill in the art.
Detailed Description of Exemplary Embodiments of the Invention [0023] Although the following description of exemplary embodiments are directed to adhesive covers for electronic devices, it is understood that the adhesive covers of the present invention may be applied to the housing of any type of device wherein customization may be desired. In one embodiment, the adhesive covers as described herein may provide protection to electronic components from water and moisture as well as bumps, scratches and the like. Further, the adhesive covers can be fashioned to not interfere or interfere minimally with the functionality of an electronic device. The adhesive covers may also be customized/personalized to the tastes of the owner. In this manner, the adhesive covering may be useful for both personalizing and protecting electronic devices, such as mobile phones, and aiding in company identification, re-branding, enterprise advertising and promotion, and special events marketing.
[0024] As used herein, the term "electronic device" refers to any electronic device known in the art, for example, but not limited to electronic communication devices such as mobile telephones, personal display assistants (PDAs), pagers, radios, two-way radios, CBs, satellite radios, palm-pilots, MP3 players, music, video and audio devices, including but not limited to portable music, video and audio devices, electronic organizers, remote controls for electronic devices, and the like. Other electronic devices, for example, include electronic gaming systems, computers, laptops, cameras, Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) receivers, Compact Disc (CD) players, DVD players, television recording devices, such as TiVo , and monitors are also meant to be included within the scope of the term "electronic device."
[0025] Referring now to the drawings, Figures 1A and 1B illustrate respective front 102 and back portions 104 of an exemplary adhesive cover 100 for mobile telephones, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. The adhesive cover 100 is contoured to conform to front and back sides of a mobile phone.
[0026] Figure 2 illustrates a further embodiment of an adhesive cover 200 adhered to a front portion of a mobile telephone 202, for example, a Motorola RAZR V3 mobile telephone. A corner 204 of the adhesive cover 200 is peeled back to illustrate a removable feature of the adhesive cover 200, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, and will be explained in further detail below. In addition, the embodiment 200 has a customized image formed thereon, which is also explained in further detail below.
[0027] As shown in Figures 1A and 1B, in one embodiment, the adhesive cover 100 is cut, shaped and sized to substantially match the surface contours of an electronic device to which it may be adhered. Furthermore, the adhesive cover does not interfere with the functionality of the electronic device. For example, the front portion 102 includes a central aperture 106 so that the cover 100 does not block the mobile phone's display screen. Similarly, a top aperture 108 can be provided so that the cover 100 does not interfere with a mobile phone's camera lens. Additionally, if the adhesive cover 100 is designed to be used with the Motorola RAZR V3 phone, for example, the front portion 102 can include two separate pieces: a top piece 110 and a bottom piece 112.
The top piece 110 can substantially cover a flip-top portion of the phone and the bottom piece 112 can substantially cover a remaining surface of the front of the phone that is not part of the flip-top portion.
[0028] Shown in Figure 1B, the back portion 104 includes a lower aperture 114 so that the adhesive cover 100 does not cover the phone's speaker. In addition, the back portion 104 comprises two separate pieces: a top piece 116 and a bottom piece 118. The two pieces 116 and 118 are separate so that a user can remove a back panel of the phone to gain access to the phone's battery. Had the back portion 104 been a single piece covering the entire back of a Motorola RAZR V3i, a user would have to either remove the back portion 104 from a phone or cut the back portion 104 prior to gaining access to or removing the back panel of the phone.
[0029] As discussed above, the adhesive cover 100 may comprise one or more pieces as well as various apertures so that it does not substantially affect the functionality of an electronic device to which the adhesive cover 100 is adhered. In other embodiments, tear away sections, peel away sections, punch out sections may also be provided to permit parts of the electronic device to function. These parts of the electronic device can include, but are not limited to, controls, dials, buttons, displays, camera lenses, antennas, input/output jacks, microphones, speakers, signal ports (e.g. infrared signal ports), hardware connector ports, software connector ports, battery compartments and the like of the electronic device to be surrounded. Similarly, the adhesive cover 100 may also be affixed over or around one or more of the above-mentioned electronic device parts without substantially affecting the function of the parts.
[0030] The apertures, tear-away sections, peel away sections, punch out sections and the like may be created by any suitable process known in the art, for example, a die cutting process, laser cutting process, a contour cutter or any other cutting device or process that is capable of cutting a set pattern or outline for the electronic device.
[0031] Furthermore, embodiments of adhesive covers of the present invention may comprise dimensions such that the adhesive covers are capable of covering one or more sides or faces of an electronic device. For example, in some embodiments, an adhesive cover covers a portion of a single side of an electronic device. In other embodiments, an adhesive cover covers multiple sides of an electronic device. In further embodiments, an adhesive cover covers a face of an electronic device, such as a face of a mobile phone. In other embodiments, the adhesive cover can have dimensions such that it can be wrapped around one or more sides of the electronic device.
[0032] As described with reference to Figure 2, in accordance with various embodiments of the present inventions, adhesive covers may be customized or personalized by including one or more designs. As used herein, the term "design" refers to colors, text, names, company brands, slogans, images, patterns, designs, graphics, photographs, logos, advertisements, or any combination thereof. Designs may be provided by a customer or person who wishes to customize an electronic device or may be provided by a manufacturer of the adhesive cover or other entity. Any suitable method of transferring designs to the adhesive cover may be employed, e.g. printing, screen printing, silk screening, flocking, chemically burning, etc.
[0033] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of an adhesive cover 300 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. The adhesive cover 300 can comprise a number of layers: a release liner or backing strip 302, a first adhesive layer 304, a base layer 306, a primer layer 308, a print layer 310, a second adhesive layer 312 and an overlaminate layer 314.
[0034] The release liner 302 can function to cover the first adhesive layer 304 until a user decides to apply the adhesive cover 300 to a device. In other words, the release liner 302 can protect the first adhesive layer 304 from engaging surfaces or picking up dust while the adhesive cover 300 is not in use, for example. It may also be desirable to have the release liner 302 cover the first adhesive layer 304 while the adhesive layer 300 is being shipped to a user and when a user takes the adhesive cover 300 out of its packaging.
A user can then pull the release liner 302 away from the remaining portion of the adhesive cover 300, thereby exposing the first adhesive layer 304. The user can then adhere the adhesive cover 300 to a device by applying the exposed adhesive layer 304 to the device.
[0035] With further reference to Figure 3, the first adhesive layer 304 can be an adhesive material capable of adhering the adhesive cover 300 to a device. In one embodiment, the first adhesive layer 304 is chosen such that the adhesive cover 300 is non-permanent or removable from a device so that it can be repositioned after being affixed thereto. For example, the adhesive cover 300 may be peeled off a device when a user so desires. It may also be desirable that the adhesive layer 304 has a characteristic of not leaving a sticky or tacky residue on a device after a user removes the adhesive cover 300 from the device to which it was adhered. In an alternative embodiment, the first adhesive layer 304 may be permanent or essentially permanent, such that the adhesive cover 300 is non-removable or essentially non-removable from a device after being affixed thereto. In such an alternative embodiment, the adhesive cover 300 may be affixed over the top of one or more previously affixed adhesive covers.
[0036] The first adhesive layer 304 can also have a visible or invisible pattern (not shown) formed therein. The pattern can function to channel air out from underneath the adhesive cover 300 when the adhesive cover 300 is applied to a device to avoid undesirable effects of air bubbles trapped between a device and the adhesive cover 300.
Suitable adhesives may be obtained from a variety of suppliers known in the art, for example, 3M and Avery Dennison. It has been found that transfer tape or pressure sensitive adhesive (a.k.a. PSA) supplied by 3M are suitable adhesives.
[0037] With further reference to Figure 3, the base layer 306 can function as a foundation for the adhesive cover 300. The base layer 306 can also provide a desired stiffness to the adhesive cover 300. The base layer 306 can also be part of the design when, for example, the base layer 306 is of a desired color or texture. A number of different materials can be used as the base layer 306, including a PVC vinyl, a polyolefin, or other synthetic material, such as polyester, urethane, lexan and polycarbonate. Other suitable materials known in the art can also be used.
[0038] As shown in Figure 3, the primer layer 308 can be applied to the top surface of the base layer 306. In general, the primer layer 308 can function to improve "printability"
(e.g. ink absorption) of the base layer 306, thereby facilitating acceptance of the print layer 310 to the base layer 306. In one embodiment, corona treating removes impurities, such as oils and then primer is optionally applied. It has been found that a suitable primer is Digiprime 5000 supplied by Michelman Co. In other embodiments, the primer layer and/or corona treatment may be omitted.
[0039] The print layer 310 can include one or more design materials, such as ink or the like, for forming a design in the adhesive cover 300. In accordance with various embodiments, the print layer 310 can be applied to the base layer 306 (facilitated by the primer layer 308) in a variety of ways, including by digitally printing, silk-screening or screen-printing. Figure 3 shows the print layer 310 extending across the length of the adhesive cover 300. However, it is also understood that the print layer 310 need not extend across the entire length of the adhesive cover 300, since the print layer 310 need only reside at locations where, for example, a design is present. If ink is used to print a design, various inks may be used, including glow-in-the dark ink or ultra-violet transparent ink, metal ink or other inks known in the art.
[0040] The second adhesive layer 312 can function to bond the overlaminate layer 314 to other layers of the adhesive cover 300. The second adhesive layer 312 can be either permanent or non-permanent. In addition, the second adhesive layer 312 can be transparent (i.e. clear), semi-transparent or opaque. Suitable adhesives that can be used as the second adhesive layer 312 are available from a variety of suppliers known in the art, including 3M Company located in St. Paul, Minnesota.
[0041] In general, the overlaminate layer 314 can provide an outside protective layer to the adhesive cover 300. In one embodiment, the overlaminate layer 314 is a calendared or cast PVC vinyl film. In another embodiment, the overlaminate layer is a polyolefin material. It has been found that a polyolefin material may be preferred over a PVC vinyl material for environmental disposal reasons, as many PVC vinyl materials are known to contain lead. Other suitable materials may also be used as are known by those skilled in the art. Furthermore, the overlaminate 314 can be transparent, semi-transparent or opaque. The overlaminate layer 314 may also be colored and have patterns formed in or on the layer 314. In one embodiment, the overlaminate layer 314 and the second adhesive layer 312 are both transparent so that the print layer 310 and/or base layer 306 are visible through the overlaminate layer 314 and the second adhesive layer 312.
[0042] A resign dome can also be applied to the adhesive cover 300. In general, a resign dome can provide a "puffy" or raised appearance to the adhesive cover. In one embodiment, the resign dome is applied on top of the overlaminate layer 314.
In another embodiment, the resign dome is the overlaminate layer 314.
[0043] In one embodiment, the base layer 306 can be completely or partially transparent.
Suitable materials for providing a transparent base layer 306 are well-known.
In such a manner, the adhesive cover 300 can be completely or partially transparent so that, when adhered to a device, some or all of the housing of the device is visible through the adhesive cover 300. For example, in an embodiment where the base layer 300 is transparent, the print layer 310 comprises a black design and the adhesive cover 300 is applied to a device having a red colored housing, a person looking at the device would see the red housing overlaid by the black design.
[0044] It is understood that various modifications to the adhesive cover 300 may be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, additional layers may be added and some of the layers depicted in Figure 3 may be removed.
Additionally, the primer layer 308 need not be included if a printing method is used that sufficiently binds the printing layer 310 to the base layer 306 without the use of the primer layer 308.
Furthermore, the printing layer 310 need not be included if, for example, it is desired not to print a design in the adhesive cover 300. Furthermore, the release liner 302 may not be needed if a manufacturer applies the adhesive cover 300 to a device soon after the adhesive cover 300 is made, for example.
[0045] With reference to Figure 4, decorative pieces 420a, 420b, 420c can be added to the adhesive cover 300 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
Decorative pieces 420 can be any object that attracts attention to the adhesive cover.
Examples of decorative pieces 420 can include swarofsky crystals, rhinestones, beads, precious metals, plastic pieces and the like. The decorative pieces 420 can be provided in a variety of shapes and colors and can be arranged in any desired pattern, such as symbol or textual patterns. For example, Figure 5 shows a plurality of decorative pieces 420 positioned onto an embodiment of an adhesive cover 500 in the pattern of a star.
[0046] The decorative pieces 420 can have a non-permanent or permanent adhesive layer 422 on their bottom surface so that they adhere to the surface of the adhesive cover 300.
In one embodiment, the adhesive layer 422 is permanent so that the decorative pieces 420 do not come off when a user inserts a device into a pocket, for example. The decorative pieces 420 can be attached to the adhesive cover 300 during manufacturing of the adhesive cover 300, or the decorative pieces 420 can be provided to a user separately for the user to place on the adhesive cover 300 as desired. In one embodiment, the adhesive cover 300 is provided to a user with a pre-printed pattern (not shown) designating where decorative pieces 420 are to be placed. A user may then apply decorative pieces 420 to the adhesive cover 300 in accordance with the pre-printed pattern. The pre-printed pattern can comprise, for example, a plurality of dots; each dot designating a location for a user to place a decorative piece.
[0047] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of a further embodiment of an adhesive cover 600. The adhesive cover 600 includes an outer layer 630, which can be made of a flocked fabric or other synthetic or natural weave material. One suitable flocked fabric material is commercially available from Fiberlok, Inc. located in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States, and sold under the trademark LextraMax. Alternatively, the outer layer can be a synthetic film having, for example, a wood grain, metallic, carbon or leather appearance.
The outer layer 630 can also be natural panel, wood or the like.
[0048] Designs can be applied to the flock transfer material by digital printing, silk-screening and screen-printing, for example. One such screen-printing technique is described in U.S. Patent No. 6,977,023, which issued on December 20, 2005 and is entitled "SCREEN PRINTED RESIN FILM APPLIQUE OR TRANSFER MADE
FROM LIQUID PLASTIC DISPERSION," the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
[0049] The adhesive cover 600 shown in Figure 6 also includes a base layer 606. The base layer 606 can generally function to provide a desired stiffness or flexibility to the adhesive cover 600, prevent the adhesive cover 600 from tearing and/or maintain the overall structure of the adhesive cover 600. The base layer 606 can be, for example, made of TPU/polyurethane, mylar or other suitable synthetic or natural material that provides a desired flexibility. As shown in Figure 6, the base layer 606 is adhered to the outer layer 630 by an adhesive layer 632, which may be a permanent or non-permanent adhesive.
[0050] Further to Figure 6, a release liner 602 and adhesive layer 604 are adhered to a bottom side of the base layer 606. To facilitate boding, a further adhesive layer 634 and a carrier layer 636 are sandwiched between the adhesive layer 604 and the base layer 606.
The carrier layer 636 preferably facilitates holding the adhesive layers 604 and 634 together. Any suitable carrier may be used, such as a polyester material, other synthetic material or other carrier known in the art.
[0051] As illustrated in Figure 7, decorative pieces 420a, 420b and 420c can also be applied to the adhesive cover 600 in a similar fashion as that described above with reference to Figures 4 and 5.
[0052] A cross-sectional view of an additional embodiment of an adhesive cover 800 is illustrated in Figure 8. The adhesive cover 800 has a release liner 802, an adhesive layer 804 and a base layer 806, which can be the same as the release liner 302, the adhesive layer 304 and the base layer 306, respectively, shown in Figure 3.
[0011 ] According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, an adhesive cover capable of adhering to a surface of an electronic device is provided. The adhesive cover has first, second and third layers adhered together. The first layer can be a thermoplastic urethane, the second layer can be a fabric material and the third layer can be a non-permanent adhesive tape. The adhesive cover is shaped to cover or partially cover one or more sides of an electronic device.
[0012] Other features and aspects of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which illustrate, by way of example, the features in accordance with various embodiments of the invention.
Brief Description of the Drawings [0013] Figures 1A and 1B are plan views of respective front and back portions of an adhesive cover in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
[0014] Figure 2 shows a front view of an electronic device having an adhesive cover partially adhered thereto in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
[0015] Figure 3 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of an adhesive cover in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
[0016] Figure 4 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of the adhesive cover of Figure 3 with decorative pieces applied to a top surface of the adhesive cover, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
[0017] Figure 5 is a front view of the adhesive cover of Figures 3 and 4 having decorative pieces arranged in a star pattern, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
[0018] Figure 6 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of an adhesive cover in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
[0019] Figure 7 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of the adhesive cover of Figure 6 with decorative pieces applied to a top surface of the adhesive cover, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 8 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of an adhesive cover in accordance with a further embodiment of the present invention.
[0021] Figure 9 is a flowchart illustrating a process for manufacturing an adhesive cover in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
[0022] It should be understood that the above exemplary figures are not necessarily drawn to scale. Certain proportions thereof may be exaggerated, while others may be minimized. The figures are intended to illustrate various embodiments of the invention that can be understood and appropriately carried out by those of ordinary skill in the art.
Detailed Description of Exemplary Embodiments of the Invention [0023] Although the following description of exemplary embodiments are directed to adhesive covers for electronic devices, it is understood that the adhesive covers of the present invention may be applied to the housing of any type of device wherein customization may be desired. In one embodiment, the adhesive covers as described herein may provide protection to electronic components from water and moisture as well as bumps, scratches and the like. Further, the adhesive covers can be fashioned to not interfere or interfere minimally with the functionality of an electronic device. The adhesive covers may also be customized/personalized to the tastes of the owner. In this manner, the adhesive covering may be useful for both personalizing and protecting electronic devices, such as mobile phones, and aiding in company identification, re-branding, enterprise advertising and promotion, and special events marketing.
[0024] As used herein, the term "electronic device" refers to any electronic device known in the art, for example, but not limited to electronic communication devices such as mobile telephones, personal display assistants (PDAs), pagers, radios, two-way radios, CBs, satellite radios, palm-pilots, MP3 players, music, video and audio devices, including but not limited to portable music, video and audio devices, electronic organizers, remote controls for electronic devices, and the like. Other electronic devices, for example, include electronic gaming systems, computers, laptops, cameras, Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) receivers, Compact Disc (CD) players, DVD players, television recording devices, such as TiVo , and monitors are also meant to be included within the scope of the term "electronic device."
[0025] Referring now to the drawings, Figures 1A and 1B illustrate respective front 102 and back portions 104 of an exemplary adhesive cover 100 for mobile telephones, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. The adhesive cover 100 is contoured to conform to front and back sides of a mobile phone.
[0026] Figure 2 illustrates a further embodiment of an adhesive cover 200 adhered to a front portion of a mobile telephone 202, for example, a Motorola RAZR V3 mobile telephone. A corner 204 of the adhesive cover 200 is peeled back to illustrate a removable feature of the adhesive cover 200, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, and will be explained in further detail below. In addition, the embodiment 200 has a customized image formed thereon, which is also explained in further detail below.
[0027] As shown in Figures 1A and 1B, in one embodiment, the adhesive cover 100 is cut, shaped and sized to substantially match the surface contours of an electronic device to which it may be adhered. Furthermore, the adhesive cover does not interfere with the functionality of the electronic device. For example, the front portion 102 includes a central aperture 106 so that the cover 100 does not block the mobile phone's display screen. Similarly, a top aperture 108 can be provided so that the cover 100 does not interfere with a mobile phone's camera lens. Additionally, if the adhesive cover 100 is designed to be used with the Motorola RAZR V3 phone, for example, the front portion 102 can include two separate pieces: a top piece 110 and a bottom piece 112.
The top piece 110 can substantially cover a flip-top portion of the phone and the bottom piece 112 can substantially cover a remaining surface of the front of the phone that is not part of the flip-top portion.
[0028] Shown in Figure 1B, the back portion 104 includes a lower aperture 114 so that the adhesive cover 100 does not cover the phone's speaker. In addition, the back portion 104 comprises two separate pieces: a top piece 116 and a bottom piece 118. The two pieces 116 and 118 are separate so that a user can remove a back panel of the phone to gain access to the phone's battery. Had the back portion 104 been a single piece covering the entire back of a Motorola RAZR V3i, a user would have to either remove the back portion 104 from a phone or cut the back portion 104 prior to gaining access to or removing the back panel of the phone.
[0029] As discussed above, the adhesive cover 100 may comprise one or more pieces as well as various apertures so that it does not substantially affect the functionality of an electronic device to which the adhesive cover 100 is adhered. In other embodiments, tear away sections, peel away sections, punch out sections may also be provided to permit parts of the electronic device to function. These parts of the electronic device can include, but are not limited to, controls, dials, buttons, displays, camera lenses, antennas, input/output jacks, microphones, speakers, signal ports (e.g. infrared signal ports), hardware connector ports, software connector ports, battery compartments and the like of the electronic device to be surrounded. Similarly, the adhesive cover 100 may also be affixed over or around one or more of the above-mentioned electronic device parts without substantially affecting the function of the parts.
[0030] The apertures, tear-away sections, peel away sections, punch out sections and the like may be created by any suitable process known in the art, for example, a die cutting process, laser cutting process, a contour cutter or any other cutting device or process that is capable of cutting a set pattern or outline for the electronic device.
[0031] Furthermore, embodiments of adhesive covers of the present invention may comprise dimensions such that the adhesive covers are capable of covering one or more sides or faces of an electronic device. For example, in some embodiments, an adhesive cover covers a portion of a single side of an electronic device. In other embodiments, an adhesive cover covers multiple sides of an electronic device. In further embodiments, an adhesive cover covers a face of an electronic device, such as a face of a mobile phone. In other embodiments, the adhesive cover can have dimensions such that it can be wrapped around one or more sides of the electronic device.
[0032] As described with reference to Figure 2, in accordance with various embodiments of the present inventions, adhesive covers may be customized or personalized by including one or more designs. As used herein, the term "design" refers to colors, text, names, company brands, slogans, images, patterns, designs, graphics, photographs, logos, advertisements, or any combination thereof. Designs may be provided by a customer or person who wishes to customize an electronic device or may be provided by a manufacturer of the adhesive cover or other entity. Any suitable method of transferring designs to the adhesive cover may be employed, e.g. printing, screen printing, silk screening, flocking, chemically burning, etc.
[0033] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of an adhesive cover 300 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. The adhesive cover 300 can comprise a number of layers: a release liner or backing strip 302, a first adhesive layer 304, a base layer 306, a primer layer 308, a print layer 310, a second adhesive layer 312 and an overlaminate layer 314.
[0034] The release liner 302 can function to cover the first adhesive layer 304 until a user decides to apply the adhesive cover 300 to a device. In other words, the release liner 302 can protect the first adhesive layer 304 from engaging surfaces or picking up dust while the adhesive cover 300 is not in use, for example. It may also be desirable to have the release liner 302 cover the first adhesive layer 304 while the adhesive layer 300 is being shipped to a user and when a user takes the adhesive cover 300 out of its packaging.
A user can then pull the release liner 302 away from the remaining portion of the adhesive cover 300, thereby exposing the first adhesive layer 304. The user can then adhere the adhesive cover 300 to a device by applying the exposed adhesive layer 304 to the device.
[0035] With further reference to Figure 3, the first adhesive layer 304 can be an adhesive material capable of adhering the adhesive cover 300 to a device. In one embodiment, the first adhesive layer 304 is chosen such that the adhesive cover 300 is non-permanent or removable from a device so that it can be repositioned after being affixed thereto. For example, the adhesive cover 300 may be peeled off a device when a user so desires. It may also be desirable that the adhesive layer 304 has a characteristic of not leaving a sticky or tacky residue on a device after a user removes the adhesive cover 300 from the device to which it was adhered. In an alternative embodiment, the first adhesive layer 304 may be permanent or essentially permanent, such that the adhesive cover 300 is non-removable or essentially non-removable from a device after being affixed thereto. In such an alternative embodiment, the adhesive cover 300 may be affixed over the top of one or more previously affixed adhesive covers.
[0036] The first adhesive layer 304 can also have a visible or invisible pattern (not shown) formed therein. The pattern can function to channel air out from underneath the adhesive cover 300 when the adhesive cover 300 is applied to a device to avoid undesirable effects of air bubbles trapped between a device and the adhesive cover 300.
Suitable adhesives may be obtained from a variety of suppliers known in the art, for example, 3M and Avery Dennison. It has been found that transfer tape or pressure sensitive adhesive (a.k.a. PSA) supplied by 3M are suitable adhesives.
[0037] With further reference to Figure 3, the base layer 306 can function as a foundation for the adhesive cover 300. The base layer 306 can also provide a desired stiffness to the adhesive cover 300. The base layer 306 can also be part of the design when, for example, the base layer 306 is of a desired color or texture. A number of different materials can be used as the base layer 306, including a PVC vinyl, a polyolefin, or other synthetic material, such as polyester, urethane, lexan and polycarbonate. Other suitable materials known in the art can also be used.
[0038] As shown in Figure 3, the primer layer 308 can be applied to the top surface of the base layer 306. In general, the primer layer 308 can function to improve "printability"
(e.g. ink absorption) of the base layer 306, thereby facilitating acceptance of the print layer 310 to the base layer 306. In one embodiment, corona treating removes impurities, such as oils and then primer is optionally applied. It has been found that a suitable primer is Digiprime 5000 supplied by Michelman Co. In other embodiments, the primer layer and/or corona treatment may be omitted.
[0039] The print layer 310 can include one or more design materials, such as ink or the like, for forming a design in the adhesive cover 300. In accordance with various embodiments, the print layer 310 can be applied to the base layer 306 (facilitated by the primer layer 308) in a variety of ways, including by digitally printing, silk-screening or screen-printing. Figure 3 shows the print layer 310 extending across the length of the adhesive cover 300. However, it is also understood that the print layer 310 need not extend across the entire length of the adhesive cover 300, since the print layer 310 need only reside at locations where, for example, a design is present. If ink is used to print a design, various inks may be used, including glow-in-the dark ink or ultra-violet transparent ink, metal ink or other inks known in the art.
[0040] The second adhesive layer 312 can function to bond the overlaminate layer 314 to other layers of the adhesive cover 300. The second adhesive layer 312 can be either permanent or non-permanent. In addition, the second adhesive layer 312 can be transparent (i.e. clear), semi-transparent or opaque. Suitable adhesives that can be used as the second adhesive layer 312 are available from a variety of suppliers known in the art, including 3M Company located in St. Paul, Minnesota.
[0041] In general, the overlaminate layer 314 can provide an outside protective layer to the adhesive cover 300. In one embodiment, the overlaminate layer 314 is a calendared or cast PVC vinyl film. In another embodiment, the overlaminate layer is a polyolefin material. It has been found that a polyolefin material may be preferred over a PVC vinyl material for environmental disposal reasons, as many PVC vinyl materials are known to contain lead. Other suitable materials may also be used as are known by those skilled in the art. Furthermore, the overlaminate 314 can be transparent, semi-transparent or opaque. The overlaminate layer 314 may also be colored and have patterns formed in or on the layer 314. In one embodiment, the overlaminate layer 314 and the second adhesive layer 312 are both transparent so that the print layer 310 and/or base layer 306 are visible through the overlaminate layer 314 and the second adhesive layer 312.
[0042] A resign dome can also be applied to the adhesive cover 300. In general, a resign dome can provide a "puffy" or raised appearance to the adhesive cover. In one embodiment, the resign dome is applied on top of the overlaminate layer 314.
In another embodiment, the resign dome is the overlaminate layer 314.
[0043] In one embodiment, the base layer 306 can be completely or partially transparent.
Suitable materials for providing a transparent base layer 306 are well-known.
In such a manner, the adhesive cover 300 can be completely or partially transparent so that, when adhered to a device, some or all of the housing of the device is visible through the adhesive cover 300. For example, in an embodiment where the base layer 300 is transparent, the print layer 310 comprises a black design and the adhesive cover 300 is applied to a device having a red colored housing, a person looking at the device would see the red housing overlaid by the black design.
[0044] It is understood that various modifications to the adhesive cover 300 may be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, additional layers may be added and some of the layers depicted in Figure 3 may be removed.
Additionally, the primer layer 308 need not be included if a printing method is used that sufficiently binds the printing layer 310 to the base layer 306 without the use of the primer layer 308.
Furthermore, the printing layer 310 need not be included if, for example, it is desired not to print a design in the adhesive cover 300. Furthermore, the release liner 302 may not be needed if a manufacturer applies the adhesive cover 300 to a device soon after the adhesive cover 300 is made, for example.
[0045] With reference to Figure 4, decorative pieces 420a, 420b, 420c can be added to the adhesive cover 300 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
Decorative pieces 420 can be any object that attracts attention to the adhesive cover.
Examples of decorative pieces 420 can include swarofsky crystals, rhinestones, beads, precious metals, plastic pieces and the like. The decorative pieces 420 can be provided in a variety of shapes and colors and can be arranged in any desired pattern, such as symbol or textual patterns. For example, Figure 5 shows a plurality of decorative pieces 420 positioned onto an embodiment of an adhesive cover 500 in the pattern of a star.
[0046] The decorative pieces 420 can have a non-permanent or permanent adhesive layer 422 on their bottom surface so that they adhere to the surface of the adhesive cover 300.
In one embodiment, the adhesive layer 422 is permanent so that the decorative pieces 420 do not come off when a user inserts a device into a pocket, for example. The decorative pieces 420 can be attached to the adhesive cover 300 during manufacturing of the adhesive cover 300, or the decorative pieces 420 can be provided to a user separately for the user to place on the adhesive cover 300 as desired. In one embodiment, the adhesive cover 300 is provided to a user with a pre-printed pattern (not shown) designating where decorative pieces 420 are to be placed. A user may then apply decorative pieces 420 to the adhesive cover 300 in accordance with the pre-printed pattern. The pre-printed pattern can comprise, for example, a plurality of dots; each dot designating a location for a user to place a decorative piece.
[0047] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of a further embodiment of an adhesive cover 600. The adhesive cover 600 includes an outer layer 630, which can be made of a flocked fabric or other synthetic or natural weave material. One suitable flocked fabric material is commercially available from Fiberlok, Inc. located in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States, and sold under the trademark LextraMax. Alternatively, the outer layer can be a synthetic film having, for example, a wood grain, metallic, carbon or leather appearance.
The outer layer 630 can also be natural panel, wood or the like.
[0048] Designs can be applied to the flock transfer material by digital printing, silk-screening and screen-printing, for example. One such screen-printing technique is described in U.S. Patent No. 6,977,023, which issued on December 20, 2005 and is entitled "SCREEN PRINTED RESIN FILM APPLIQUE OR TRANSFER MADE
FROM LIQUID PLASTIC DISPERSION," the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
[0049] The adhesive cover 600 shown in Figure 6 also includes a base layer 606. The base layer 606 can generally function to provide a desired stiffness or flexibility to the adhesive cover 600, prevent the adhesive cover 600 from tearing and/or maintain the overall structure of the adhesive cover 600. The base layer 606 can be, for example, made of TPU/polyurethane, mylar or other suitable synthetic or natural material that provides a desired flexibility. As shown in Figure 6, the base layer 606 is adhered to the outer layer 630 by an adhesive layer 632, which may be a permanent or non-permanent adhesive.
[0050] Further to Figure 6, a release liner 602 and adhesive layer 604 are adhered to a bottom side of the base layer 606. To facilitate boding, a further adhesive layer 634 and a carrier layer 636 are sandwiched between the adhesive layer 604 and the base layer 606.
The carrier layer 636 preferably facilitates holding the adhesive layers 604 and 634 together. Any suitable carrier may be used, such as a polyester material, other synthetic material or other carrier known in the art.
[0051] As illustrated in Figure 7, decorative pieces 420a, 420b and 420c can also be applied to the adhesive cover 600 in a similar fashion as that described above with reference to Figures 4 and 5.
[0052] A cross-sectional view of an additional embodiment of an adhesive cover 800 is illustrated in Figure 8. The adhesive cover 800 has a release liner 802, an adhesive layer 804 and a base layer 806, which can be the same as the release liner 302, the adhesive layer 304 and the base layer 306, respectively, shown in Figure 3.
[0053] With further reference to Figure 8, an outer layer 844 is located on a top surface of the adhesive cover 800. The outer layer 844 can be a colored or clear film made of, for example, lenticular, polyester, polycarbonate or other synthetic material. In the embodiment 800, the outer layer 844 can have a design affixed to its inner surface, as described in more detail below.
[0054] A primer layer 810 is applied to an underside of the outer layer 844.
In one embodiment, the outer layer 844 is made of a lenticular material and a lenticular pattern is printed to the bottom surface of the outer layer 844. The primer layer can be the same as the primer layer 308, described with reference to Figure 3. In an alternative embodiment, the primer layer 808 is omitted.
[0055] As shown in figure 8, a print layer 810 and an adhesive layer 812 are sandwiched between the primer layer 808 and the base layer 806. The print layer 810 can be applied to the underside of the outer layer 844 (via the primer layer 808) by digital printing, silkscreen, solvent ink, foil stamp or other printing method known in the art.
The adhesive layer 812 can be the same as adhesive layer 312 described with reference to Figure 3.
[0056] The following disclosure describes several specific non-limiting examples of adhesive covers and processes for making adhesive covers in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
[0057] One exemplary process 900 for manufacturing the adhesive cover 300 is illustrated in the flowchart of Figure 9. The process 900 starts with obtaining a desired base layer 306. In one embodiment, the base layer 306 is obtained from a supplier with the adhesive layer 304 and release liner 302 already adhered to the base layer 306. At a step 902, the base layer 306 is corona treated. Corona treatment can improve the dyne level of the base layer 306 surfaces and consequently the adhesion of inks to the base layer 306 surface. In other words, corona treatment can improve "printability"
(e.g. ink absorption) of the base layer 306. Next, at step 904, the base layer 306 is coated with a primer, such as Digiprime 5000 primer commercially available from Michelman Co..
The base layer 306 is then hot air dried at step 906. Once sufficiently dry, a digital printer applies a desired design to the base layer 306 at step 908. The digital printer can use a four color process in conjunction with, for example, two additional spot colors. Printing can also be performed via a blanket transfer. Any suitable digital printer may be used, for example the Hewlett Packard Indigo ws 4050 Digital Press. A print speed in the range of 1 to 150 ft/min, preferably 50 ft/min may be used. The print area can be 12.1 inches by 17.1 inches with a web of 12 to 13 inches. The base layer 306 can be corona treated once again at step 910 and then cold laminated with the top layer 302 at step 912 using in-line or off-line digital converting equipment. The lamination step 912 may be performed by Veritcut System supplied by Rotoflex International.
[0058] The adhesive cover 300 can then be cut to its desired shape, which can be done by knife cut, rotary die cut or laser cut, at step 514. An i-XE10 supplied by i-cut of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, may be desirable for adhesive covers having a customized shape.
The i-XE10 can access a pre-populated data file containing information relating to the shape to which the adhesive cover is to be cut. Alternatively, a Vericut System may be used for rotary die cutting, slitting, sheeting, counting and stacking. Rotary die cutting may be desirable for cutting large quantities of similarly shaped adhesive cover shapes.
[0059] The adhesive cover is packaged and shipped at step 516.
[0060] Decorative pieces 402 can also be applied to the adhesive cover during the manufacturing process 500 or provided to a user separately.
[0061] While various embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it should be understood that they have been presented by way of example only, and not of limitation. Thus, the breadth and scope of the present invention should not be limited by any of the above-described exemplary embodiments. Additionally, the invention is described above in terms of various exemplary embodiments and implementations.
It should be understood that the various features and functionality described in one or more of the individual embodiments are not limited in their applicability to the particular embodiment with which they are described, but instead can be applied, alone or in some combination, to one or more of the other embodiments of the invention, whether or not such embodiments are described and whether or not such features are presented as being a part of a described embodiment.
[0062] Additionally, the various embodiments set forth herein are described in terms of exemplary block diagrams, flow charts and other illustrations. As will become apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art after reading this document, the illustrated embodiments and their various alternatives can be implemented without confinement to the illustrated examples. For example, block diagrams and their accompanying description should not be construed as mandating a particular architecture or configuration. Indeed, alternative functional, logical or physical partitioning can be implemented to achieve the desired features and functionality of the present invention. For example, one or more of the layers of the illustrated adhesive cover embodiments may be omitted or modified without departing from the scope of the present invention. As an additional example, with regard to flow diagrams and their accompanying description, the order in which steps may be set forth shall not be interpreted as requiring that the operations take place in that particular order unless the context dictates otherwise.
[0054] A primer layer 810 is applied to an underside of the outer layer 844.
In one embodiment, the outer layer 844 is made of a lenticular material and a lenticular pattern is printed to the bottom surface of the outer layer 844. The primer layer can be the same as the primer layer 308, described with reference to Figure 3. In an alternative embodiment, the primer layer 808 is omitted.
[0055] As shown in figure 8, a print layer 810 and an adhesive layer 812 are sandwiched between the primer layer 808 and the base layer 806. The print layer 810 can be applied to the underside of the outer layer 844 (via the primer layer 808) by digital printing, silkscreen, solvent ink, foil stamp or other printing method known in the art.
The adhesive layer 812 can be the same as adhesive layer 312 described with reference to Figure 3.
[0056] The following disclosure describes several specific non-limiting examples of adhesive covers and processes for making adhesive covers in accordance with embodiments of the present invention.
[0057] One exemplary process 900 for manufacturing the adhesive cover 300 is illustrated in the flowchart of Figure 9. The process 900 starts with obtaining a desired base layer 306. In one embodiment, the base layer 306 is obtained from a supplier with the adhesive layer 304 and release liner 302 already adhered to the base layer 306. At a step 902, the base layer 306 is corona treated. Corona treatment can improve the dyne level of the base layer 306 surfaces and consequently the adhesion of inks to the base layer 306 surface. In other words, corona treatment can improve "printability"
(e.g. ink absorption) of the base layer 306. Next, at step 904, the base layer 306 is coated with a primer, such as Digiprime 5000 primer commercially available from Michelman Co..
The base layer 306 is then hot air dried at step 906. Once sufficiently dry, a digital printer applies a desired design to the base layer 306 at step 908. The digital printer can use a four color process in conjunction with, for example, two additional spot colors. Printing can also be performed via a blanket transfer. Any suitable digital printer may be used, for example the Hewlett Packard Indigo ws 4050 Digital Press. A print speed in the range of 1 to 150 ft/min, preferably 50 ft/min may be used. The print area can be 12.1 inches by 17.1 inches with a web of 12 to 13 inches. The base layer 306 can be corona treated once again at step 910 and then cold laminated with the top layer 302 at step 912 using in-line or off-line digital converting equipment. The lamination step 912 may be performed by Veritcut System supplied by Rotoflex International.
[0058] The adhesive cover 300 can then be cut to its desired shape, which can be done by knife cut, rotary die cut or laser cut, at step 514. An i-XE10 supplied by i-cut of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, may be desirable for adhesive covers having a customized shape.
The i-XE10 can access a pre-populated data file containing information relating to the shape to which the adhesive cover is to be cut. Alternatively, a Vericut System may be used for rotary die cutting, slitting, sheeting, counting and stacking. Rotary die cutting may be desirable for cutting large quantities of similarly shaped adhesive cover shapes.
[0059] The adhesive cover is packaged and shipped at step 516.
[0060] Decorative pieces 402 can also be applied to the adhesive cover during the manufacturing process 500 or provided to a user separately.
[0061] While various embodiments of the present invention have been described above, it should be understood that they have been presented by way of example only, and not of limitation. Thus, the breadth and scope of the present invention should not be limited by any of the above-described exemplary embodiments. Additionally, the invention is described above in terms of various exemplary embodiments and implementations.
It should be understood that the various features and functionality described in one or more of the individual embodiments are not limited in their applicability to the particular embodiment with which they are described, but instead can be applied, alone or in some combination, to one or more of the other embodiments of the invention, whether or not such embodiments are described and whether or not such features are presented as being a part of a described embodiment.
[0062] Additionally, the various embodiments set forth herein are described in terms of exemplary block diagrams, flow charts and other illustrations. As will become apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art after reading this document, the illustrated embodiments and their various alternatives can be implemented without confinement to the illustrated examples. For example, block diagrams and their accompanying description should not be construed as mandating a particular architecture or configuration. Indeed, alternative functional, logical or physical partitioning can be implemented to achieve the desired features and functionality of the present invention. For example, one or more of the layers of the illustrated adhesive cover embodiments may be omitted or modified without departing from the scope of the present invention. As an additional example, with regard to flow diagrams and their accompanying description, the order in which steps may be set forth shall not be interpreted as requiring that the operations take place in that particular order unless the context dictates otherwise.
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1. An adhesive cover for covering a surface of a device, comprising;
a top layer comprising an over laminate;
a base layer adhered to the top layer, the base layer comprising vinyl or polyolefin and having an design applied thereto; and a bottom layer adhered to the middle layer comprising an adhesive configured to adhere the adhesive cover to a device.
a top layer comprising an over laminate;
a base layer adhered to the top layer, the base layer comprising vinyl or polyolefin and having an design applied thereto; and a bottom layer adhered to the middle layer comprising an adhesive configured to adhere the adhesive cover to a device.
2. The adhesive cover of claim 1, wherein the base layer is corona treated.
3. The adhesive cover of claim 1, further comprising a primer applied to a surface of the base layer, wherein the primer facilitates adhesion of the design to the surface of the base layer.
4. The adhesive cover of claim 1, wherein the design is applied to the base layer by a digital printer.
5. The adhesive cover of claim 1, wherein the design is applied to the base layer by a silk screen.
6. The adhesive cover of claim 1, wherein the design comprises an ink selected from a group consisting of a metal ink and a glow-in-the-dark ink.
7. The adhesive cover of claim 1, wherein the design is applied to the base layer by etching.
8. The adhesive cover of claim 1, wherein the design is applied to the base layer by chemically burning the design into the base layer.
9. The adhesive cover of claim 1, wherein the cover has a shape that facilitates adhering the cover to one or more sides of the device.
10. The adhesive cover of claim 1, wherein the cover comprises one or more apertures, tear away sections, punch out sections, peel away sections or a combination thereof.
11. The adhesive cover of claim 1, wherein the design comprises one or more customized colors, text, names, company brands, slogans, patterns, images, graphics, photographs, logos, advertisements, or a combination thereof.
12. The adhesive cover of claim 1, further comprising one or more decorative pieces affixed to an outer surface of the cover.
13. The adhesive cover of claim 1, further comprising pre-printed pattern adapted to facilitate placement of decorative pieces on the cover.
14. The adhesive cover of claim 13, wherein the pre-printed pattern comprises a plurality of dots, each dot indicating a location for a user to place a decorative piece.
15. An adhesive cover capable of adhering to a surface of a device, comprising;
a first layer comprising an adhesive configured to adhere the adhesive cover to a device;
a second layer comprising a fabric material; and a third layer sandwiched between the first layer and the second layer, the third layer comprising a material that provides stiffness to the adhesive cover, wherein the cover has a shape that facilitates adhering the cover to one or more sides of the device.
a first layer comprising an adhesive configured to adhere the adhesive cover to a device;
a second layer comprising a fabric material; and a third layer sandwiched between the first layer and the second layer, the third layer comprising a material that provides stiffness to the adhesive cover, wherein the cover has a shape that facilitates adhering the cover to one or more sides of the device.
16. The adhesive cover of claim 15, wherein the fabric is Lextramax flock transfer material.
17. The adhesive cover of claim 15, wherein a design is applied to an outer surface of the second layer.
18. The adhesive cover of claim 17, wherein the design was applied to the second layer via screen-printing.
19. The adhesive cover of claim 17, wherein the design was applied to the second layer via a digital printer.
20. An adhesive cover capable of adhering to a surface of a device, comprising;
a first top layer having a design applied to an underside thereof;
a second layer adhered to the underside of the first layer; and a third layer adhered to the second layer opposite the first top layer, the third layer configured to adhere the cover to a device, wherein the cover has a shape that facilitates adhering the cover to one or more sides of the device.
a first top layer having a design applied to an underside thereof;
a second layer adhered to the underside of the first layer; and a third layer adhered to the second layer opposite the first top layer, the third layer configured to adhere the cover to a device, wherein the cover has a shape that facilitates adhering the cover to one or more sides of the device.
21. The adhesive cover of claim 20, wherein the design is applied to the first layer via a digital printer.
22. The adhesive cover of claim 20, wherein the design is applied to the first layer via a silk screen.
23. The adhesive cover of claim 20, wherein the third layer comprises a non-permanent adhesive and a release liner.
24. The adhesive cover of claim 20, further comprising a primer layer is applied to the underside of the first layer to facilitate application of the design to the underside.
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