On this day in 1868 American inventor Christopher Latham Sholes patented the "Type-Writer." As it became the first commercially successful model, Sholes has since gone down in history as the creator of the machine -- as well as the QWERTY keyboard.
To celebrate this influential invention and the iconic looks of the vintage machine, we have found 10 tech cases that feature fantastic typewriter-influenced designs.
Take a look through our hand-picked selection of items. Let us know in the comments below if you would consider paying homage to the humble typewriter with such an accessory.