IP Library Granted Patent US 6,915,934
Granted Patent B2
US 6,915,934 · App. 10/409,463 · Granted Jul 12, 2005

Protective enclosure with a line-out device adapted for use with electronic componentry

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Patent No.
US 6,915,934
App. No.
10/409,463
Granted
Jul 12, 2005
Kind
B2
Abstract

A protective enclosure capable of storing an electronic device while protecting it from damage emanating from impacts, impingements, dust and moisture is provided herein. More specifically, the present invention allows a user to use a portable electronic device without requiring the user to open the enclosure and expose the contents to inclement weather.

Claims (25)

1. An enclosure adapted for holding and protecting an electronic device, comprising:

a front portion selectively interconnected to a rear portion, wherein said enclosure may be selectively opened and closed;

an electronic device storage area positioned between said front portion and said rear portion;

an aperture in said enclosure which is adapted for allowing penetration of said enclosure by a conductive auxiliary cord; and

a sheath interconnected to said enclosure, and which is adapted to receive and sealingly engage the conductive auxiliary cord.

2. The enclosure of claim 1 further comprising at least one of a handle, a strap or a belt which is operably interconnected to said enclosure.

3. The enclosure of claim 1 , wherein at least one of said front portion and said rear portion comprises at least one section of transparent material, wherein at least a portion of said electronic device can be viewed.

4. The enclosure of claim 1 , wherein said storage area is adapted to receive at least one of a CD player, a MP3 player, a tape player, a mini-CD player, a cellular phone, a two-way radio, and a radio receiver.

5. The enclosure of claim 1 , further comprising at least one storage pocket interconnected to at least one of an inner surface of said rear portion and said front portion.

6. The enclosure of claim 1 , further comprising at least one storage pocket interconnected to an outer surface of at least one of said front portion and said rear portion.

7. The enclosure of claim 6 , wherein said storage pocket is adapted to receive at least one compact disc.

8. The enclosure of claim 1 , further comprising a protective panel interconnected to at least one of said rear portion and said front portion, wherein said electronic device is substantially protected from impact.

9. The enclosure of claim 8 , further comprising storage pockets interconnected to said protective panel.

10. The enclosure of claim 1 , wherein said sheath is comprised of at least one of a neoprene, a rubber, a treated leather, a nylon, a plastic, a silicon, and combinations therein.

11. The enclosure of claim 1 , wherein said sheath is substantially waterproof.

12. The enclosure of claim 1 , wherein said front portion and said rear portion are comprised of a water resistant material.

13. The enclosure of claim 1 , wherein said front portion is selectively interconnected to said rear portion with at least one of a zipper, a hook and loop material, a snap and a button.

14. A weather resistant, portable enclosure adapted to hold a portable electronic device, comprising:

a front portion, selectively interconnected to a rear portion, wherein said enclosure may be selectively opened and closed;

at least one pocket integrated into said portable enclosure;

an aperture located on at least one of said front portion and said rear portion which is adapted to receive a conductive auxiliary cord therethrough;

an auxiliary cord, which includes at least two ends, wherein a first end is adapted for selective interconnection to the portable electronic device; and

a sheath positioned proximate to said aperture which is adapted to selectively secure a second end of said auxiliary cord to said enclosure, wherein a headset adapted to be used with said portable electronic device may be selectively interconnected to said second end of said auxiliary cord.

15. The portable enclosure of claim 14 , wherein said sheath is comprised of a substantially water resistant material.

16. The portable enclosure of claim 15 , wherein said sheath is comprised of at least one of a silicon, a rubber, a plastic, a leather material, a nylon, a polypropylene and a neoprene.

Assignments (3)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Aug 5, 2015
From: CASE LOGIC, INC.
To: THULE ORGANIZATION SOLUTIONS, INC.
Reel/Frame 036281/0859 →
US RELEASE OF IP SECURITY Recorded Dec 9, 2014
From: NORDEA BANK AB (PUBL)
To: THULE, INC.; THULE ORGANIZATION SOLUTIONS, INC.; THULE CANADA HOLDING LLC
Reel/Frame 034545/0850 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Mar 24, 2009
From: THULE, INC.; THULE ORGANIZATION SOLUTIONS, INC.; THULE CANADA HOLDING LLC
To: NORDEA BANK AB (PUBL)
Reel/Frame 022473/0107 →