# Slim Smartphone Charging Covers The Rivo Case is the World's Thinnest USB Phone Protecting Charger By Cody Turner | Published 2012-10-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rivo-case1 References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rivocase/rivo-case-the-worlds-slimmest-iphone-charging-case) & [rivocase](http://rivocase.com) Rivo Case is quite literally the slimmest iPhone charging case around right now. Just plug the Rivo Case into any USB device and start charging easily. The Rivo Case is now available for the [iPhone 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-concept), iPhone 4S and the new iPhone 5, which means that not only is it the [slimmest charging case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-nano-magsafe), but it can also be used on the latest iPhone models. The case can be plugged into any USB port, like a computer, printer, car, TV and any other device that houses USBs. Also, the best part is that the charger doubles as a backup for transferring data. Made from two different types of plastics; TPU which is a form of Thermoplastic Polyurethane and ABS plastic which would be used as the hard part of the case. The Rivo Case creative team is currently running a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reteck) campaign to raise funds for this amazing prototype. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Slim Smartphone Charging Covers:** The Rivo Case is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the smartphone accessories market. - **Thinnest USB Phone Protecting Charger:** The Rivo Case presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the mobile charging solutions industry. - **Charger Doubles as Data Transfer Backup:** The Rivo Case offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the data transfer and storage market. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smartphone Accessories:** The Rivo Case presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the smartphone accessories industry. - **Mobile Charging Solutions:** The Rivo Case offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the mobile charging solutions industry. - **Data Transfer and Storage:** The Rivo Case is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the data transfer and storage industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dashboard Charging Phone Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reteck.md) - [Backwards-Compatible Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obsoless-iphone-case.md) - [Minimal Textural Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-case.md) - [Flexible Polymer Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-venture-phone-case.md) - [Multifunctional Magnetic Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimfo-charger.md) - [Recycled Smart Ring Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-ring-4-charging-case.md) - [Minimalist Dual-Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-powerthru-2in1-charging-stand.md) - [Slim Battery Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mophie-juice-pack.md) - [Stealthy Sustainable Portable Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbonblade.md)