Carrying case with a selectively accessible compartment

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to a carrying case that is adapted to secure a electronic device or other small item. More specifically, one embodiment of the present invention includes a compartment with a resiliently deflectable tab that is adapted to support the electronic device. To remove the electronic device, a user simply deflects the tab out of the compartment, thus forcing the electronic device partially out of the compartment for easy extraction.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a carrying case that includes a storage compartment that is selectively accessible, wherein an item carried therein may be easily and quickly obtained when needed. More specifically, one embodiment of the present invention includes a resiliently deflectable tab that supports a bottom surface of the item, wherein deflection of the tab will facilitate removal of the item from the compartment. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Carrying cases for items, such as electronic devices, are used to protect the delicate componentry of the electronic device and to free a user's hands. For the purposes of this specification, “electronic device” shall refer to cellular phones, calculators, tape players, PDAs, CD players, MP3 players, etc. Further, as technology advances, electronic devices are becoming smaller. [0003] One disadvantage with carrying cases known in the art it is often difficult to access smaller items. It is more disti...

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Benefits of technology

[0005] It is one aspect of the present invention to provide a carrying case that is adapted to secure an electronic device and provide easy access thereto. One embodiment of the present invention includes a selectively accessible compartment that facilitates the extraction of the electronic device held therein.

[0006] It is another aspect of the present invention to provide a method and mechanism for facilitating the removal of electronic device stored within the selectively accessible compartment. More specifically, one embodiment of the present invention includes a resiliently deflectable tab interconnected to the selectively accessible compartment, wherein the tab provides a resting surface for the electronic device. Upon deflection of an end of the tab out of the compartment the support surface is deflected or retracted upward, thus forcing the item carried within to be at least partially ejected from the compartment to provide easy access thereto.

Problems solved by technology

Further, as technology advances, electronic devices are becoming smaller.

One disadvantage with carrying cases known in the art it is often difficult to access smaller items.

Often carrying pockets in briefcases or suitcases are constructed for larger items, wherein smaller electronic devices, such as cellular phones, are easily misplaced, thus making it difficult for the user of the briefcase to find the item when needed.

This problem may cause distractions to the individual, for example when driving, that may be dangerous to the public at large.

However, some of these cases are equipped with opening pockets, wherein the entire containment area is exposed, thus possibly allowing the items carried therein to fall out.

In addition, these cases often do not provide for a way to facilitate removal of a single item.

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