Water resistant case for electronic devices

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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Benefits of technology

[0012] The invention is further embodied in a waterproof case for a portable electronic device, comprising a waterproof back panel and a waterproof front panel connected with a waterproof seal to one another, each having an outer surface and, defining a case interior volume adapted to house said device, an upper case aperture, a lower case bottom and a case exterior, a securing mechanism attached to the case, a front panel with a translucent control window allowing manipulation of an electronic device carried in the interior volume of said case, an input output connector with at least two interconnected ports, wherein at least one port is disposed in the interior volume of said case, and at least one port is disposed at the exterior of said case, a case aperture closure with a zipper seal and a roll seal capable of providing a water tight seal when said closure is engaged, such that the portable electronic device housed in the case interior volume can be connected to one input output port, sealed within the case interior by engaging the case aperture closure, and be controlled or utilized while said portable electronic device is protected from water damage.

[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 secure carrying of the case while engaged in strenuous activity, and the ability to fully utilize the input output capabilities of the encased device, while providing for control of the encased device.

Problems solved by technology

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 environments, and require the ability to use and control the device while the device is protected from environmental insult.

These cases, unfortunately do not easily allow a variety of devices to be utilized with a particular case, and presumably a different case must be provided for each model of the wide variety of devices marketed.

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