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Protective covering for portable audio devices

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-01-02
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Granted: 1986-03-04
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Expires: 2005-01-02
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Abstract

Abstract A novel cover for a portable personal audio unit is disclosed. The cover is produced of a unitary flexible piece which is folded around an audio unit. Flexible construction and non-specifically located hook and loop type fasteners allow the cover to be adapted to fit a variety of units. Releasable flaps completely enclose the audio unit or leave its controls accessible as desired.

Inventors

  • 👤 Lori Favaro

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-06 05:11
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R1/00; H04R1/02; H04R1/021; A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/24

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim 227 words
A one-piece flexible cover for a personal audio unit, said cover comprising adjustably dimensioned panels having an inner and an outer layer of material with one layer of shock-absorbing material located thereinbetween, said adjustable panels including: a rectangular back panel, lower left and lower right side panels flexibly attached to opposite sides thereof, rectangular front panels flexibly attached to each of said lower left and lower right side panels, elongated edge panels attached to each of said lower left and lower right side panels and an elongated closure member attached to the top of said back panel whereby the flexible cover allows for flexible attachment hinges which may be located as best required to fit said audio unit, the cover further including: first fastening means on said back panel which releasably attach said back panel to one of said front panels; second fastening means on said front panels which releasably attach each said front panel to each other; third fastening means on said edge panels which releasably attach each said edge panel to each other; and fourth fastening means on said closure member and on one of said front panels which releasably attach said closure member and such front panel to each other wherein each said fastening means provides dimensional variability in that a plurality of sizes of audio units may be effectively contained by said cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 227 words
A one-piece flexible cover for a personal audio unit, said cover comprising adjustably dimensioned panels having an inner and an outer layer of material with one layer of shock-absorbing material located thereinbetween, said adjustable panels including: a rectangular back panel, lower left and lower right side panels flexibly attached to opposite sides thereof, rectangular front panels flexibly attached to each of said lower left and lower right side panels, elongated edge panels attached to each of said lower left and lower right side panels and an elongated closure member attached to the top of said back panel whereby the flexible cover allows for flexible attachment hinges which may be located as best required to fit said audio unit, the cover further including: first fastening means on said back panel which releasably attach said back panel to one of said front panels; second fastening means on said front panels which releasably attach each said front panel to each other; third fastening means on said edge panels which releasably attach each said edge panel to each other; and fourth fastening means on said closure member and on one of said front panels which releasably attach said closure member and such front panel to each other wherein each said fastening means provides dimensional variability in that a plurality of sizes of audio units may be effectively contained by said cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 21 words
The one-piece flexible cover for a personal audio unit of claim 1, wherein said shock-absorbing material further comprisies a floatation device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 22 words
The one-piece flexible cover for a personal audio unit of claim 1, wherein at least one layer of said material is water-resistant.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 21 words
The one-piece flexible cover for a personal audio unit of claim 1, wherein said outer layer of material is highly reflective.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 20 words
The one-piece flexible cover for a personal audio unit of claim 1, wherein said outer layer of material is luminescent.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 19 words
The one-piece flexible cover for a personal audio unit of claim 1, wherein said cover further includes carrying means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 24 words
The one-piece flexible cover for a personal audio unit of claim 6, said carrying means comprising a closed loop attached to said back panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 22 words
The one-piece flexible cover for a personal audio unit of claim 1, wherein each said fastening means comprise hook and loop fasteners.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 39 words
The one-piece flexible cover for a personal audio unit of claim 1, wherein said audio unit includes control means, wherein each said edge panels fastening means are selectively attachable and disengagable to permit access to said controls when desired.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 43 words
The one-piece flexible cover for a personal audio unit of claim 1, wherein said audio unit includes audiophones functionally attached to said unit by connecting wires, wherein said audiophones can be so attached to said unit by threading said wires between said panels.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 22 words
The one-piece flexible cover for a personal audio unit of claim 1, wherein each said fastening means comprise hook and loop fasteners.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1989-03-03 1989-09-02 1990-03-04 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1993-03-03 1993-09-02 1994-03-04 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1997-03-03 1997-09-02 1998-03-04 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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