Water resistant case for electronic devices

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-09-20
CHONGSON IAN S +1
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[0014] Advantages of the present invention include previously unavailable features of a resilient, fabric case for carrying devices that provides protection from the outside environment, allows for s

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There is a continuing difficulty in balancing the desire to protect the device from damage with the need to have access to the input and output functions of the device.
Unfortunately, no existing case provides for the requirements desired by users of portable electronic devices that commonly utilize valuable devices in adverse env

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case aperture 70

[0028] Case aperture 70 is closed by a case aperture closure 60 capable of providing a water tight seal when the case aperture closure is in an engaged position. Case aperture closure 60 is shown in the engaged position in FIG. 1. In another embodiment of the invention a means of ensuring that case aperture closure 60 is maintained in the closed or engaged condition, case aperture closure flap 61 is removeably attachable to closure 60 and affixed to front panel 52. Closure flap tab 62 allows a user to easily disengage flap 61, at the user's option. In one embodiment of the invention, flap 61 is removeably engaged with closure 60 by application of hook-loop fasteners to the flap engaging surface 64 and closure engaging surface 65 of flap 61 and closure 60, respectively. It is apparent from the invention, that flap 61 could conversely be affixed to closure 60 and removeably attachable to front panel 52. As shown, stitching 58 secures flap 61 to front panel 52 and similarly hook-loop f...

case 50

[0031] Case 50 is optionally supplied with a securing mechanism 84. Securing mechanism 84 may be attached to the case back panel 54. As shown in FIG. 1, in one embodiment of securing mechanism 84, elastomeric belt 86 with size adjustment buckle 88 is removeably attached to back panel 54.

[0032] Referring now to FIG. 2, a back view of one embodiment of the equipment case 50 of the invention is shown. Back panel 54 is embodied in FIG. 2 as a flat sheet of resilient cloth or other material. Gusset connector 56 connects back panel 54 to front panel 52, hidden in FIG. 2. Similarly to FIG. 1, as shown in FIG. 2, stitching 58 connects gusset 56 to back panel 54 and to front panel 52.

[0033] As shown in FIG. 2, one or more of a securing mechanism 84 is attached to the back panel 54. Strap connector 90 is shown attached to back panel 54 and or alternatively to gusset 56 by stitching 58, other common means. Strap connector 90 allows the use of one of several alternative securing mechanisms suc...

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Abstract

The invention is a water resistant case for carrying a variety of devices, particularly portable electronic devices, such as portable music players. The case is allows a user to protect a valuable device from damage by water, abrasion and or impact, yet provides for full use of the features of an individual device while the device is protected by the case. The case is embodied as a water resistant or waterproof bag, or pouch with a window, an interior compartment, an exterior and sealable closures for sealing the storage compartment from the outside environment. The case typically provides a tactile sensitive window for viewing a screen and manipulating the controls of a device. In addition a capability is provided for input and output from the device, such as output to stereo headphones. Other accessory components allow securing the case to a person or vehicle. Thus, there is great flexibility in adaptation of components and adapting the case to particular applications.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] None STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH [0002] Not applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] The present invention generally relates to a variety of cases, bags, pouches and the like developed to cushion and protect objects and devices placed inside against damage from the elements, and shock from dropping or impact. The present invention provides for a sealable, reusable case, storage compartment and pouch. More particularly the present invention relates to a protective enclosure for electronic devices carried in a storage compartment. [0004] As users of portable electronic devices are aware, it is desirable to protect the device from damage or accidental injury that may occur during routine use of the device. MP3 players, for instance, are often used during heavy exercise or other physical activity, as described above, and will be apparent to those skilled in the art. There is a continuing difficulty in balancing th...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D30/00A45C13/30A45F3/14A45C1/04
CPCA45C1/04A45C11/22A45C2011/001A45C13/30A45C13/008
Inventor CHONGSON, IAN S.CHONGSON, STEWART P.
Owner CHONGSON IAN S
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