US5386084A
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Electronic device enclosure
Assignee: Garmin AT Inc
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Filing: 1993-07-22
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Granted: 1995-01-31
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Expires: 2013-07-22
Abstract
Abstract An electronic device enclosure is provided having a top and a bottom, preferably each made of a polycarbonate plastic material and having respective lower and upper edges which are the same shape, and an elastomeric cover which fits over the top and wraps around the lower edge thereof so as to seal the joint between the top and the bottom. Preferably, the cover is made of silicone rubber or urethane of a durometer in the range of 40 to 60. Push buttons with associated suspensions are moulded integrally into the cover so as to protrude downwardly through apertures in the top and engage push button switches on the electronic device therein. A display aperture may be provided in the top and, if so, a portion of the cover also wraps around the edges of the display aperture so as to be disposed between the display and the cover. A battery access door is provided which comprises a central, relatively ridged material surrounded by an elastomeric material which seals the joint between the battery access door and an aperture in the enclosure and which also provides a holder for the batteries.
Inventors
- 👤 John J. Risko
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:08
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K5/00; H05K5/06; H05K5/068; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/70; H01H2223/00; H01H2223/002; H01H2227/00; H01H2227/03; H01H2239/00; H01H2239/058; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S277/00; Y10S277/921
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
An enclosure for an electronic device, comprising: a top having an upper portion and a side portion each having an outer surface, said side portion having an inner surface and a lower edge; a bottom adapted to be attached to said top so as to abut said lower edge; and an elastomeric cover adapted to be placed over said top so as to cover said outer surface of said upper portion and said side portion, and wrap around and cover said lower edge and a portion of said inner surface of said top, and thereby act as a seal between said top and said bottom.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
An enclosure for an electronic device, comprising: a top having an upper portion and a side portion each having an outer surface, said side portion having an inner surface and a lower edge; a bottom adapted to be attached to said top so as to abut said lower edge; and an elastomeric cover adapted to be placed over said top so as to cover said outer surface of said upper portion and said side portion, and wrap around and cover said lower edge and a portion of said inner surface of said top, and thereby act as a seal between said top and said bottom.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The enclosure of claim 1, wherein said cover is made of silicone rubber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The enclosure of claim 1, wherein said cover is made of urethane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The enclosure of claim 1, wherein said cover has a durometer of about 40 to 60.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The enclosure of claim 1, wherein said top and said bottom are made of polycarbonate plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The enclosure of claim 5, wherein said cover is made of silicone rubber.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The enclosure of claim 6, wherein said silicone rubber has a durometer of about 40 to 60.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The enclosure of claim 1, wherein said top has apertures disposed therein for receiving push buttons and said cover has push buttons integrally moulded therein and disposed so as to protrude through said apertures.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The enclosure of claim 1, wherein said bottom has an aperture therein, said enclosure further comprising a door for closing said aperture in said bottom.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
The enclosure of claim 9, wherein said door comprises a relatively rigid central portion and an outer elastomeric portion covering a portion of said central portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The enclosure of claim 10, wherein said outer portion includes a shaped portion for receiving and holding batteries within said enclosure.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
71 words
The enclosure of claim 10, wherein said central portion of said door has an outer surface, a peripheral edge and an inner surface, said elastomeric portion being adapted to cover said outer surface, and wrap around and cover said peripheral edge and a portion of said inner surface, so as to be disposed between said door and said bottom, and thereby act as a seal between said door and said bottom.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
49 words
The enclosure of claim 1, wherein said bottom has a lower portion and a side portion, said side portion having an upper edge substantially the same shape as said lower edge of said top so as to abut said lower edge of said top with said cover disposed therebetween.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
70 words
The enclosure of claim 1, wherein said upper portion of said top has an opening therethrough, said top having an inner surface and an opening edge between said outer surface of said upper portion and said inner surface of said upper portion of said top defining said opening, said cover being adopted to wrap around and cover said opening edge and a portion of said inner surface of said cover.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
45 words
The enclosure of claim 14, further comprising a display adapted to be attached to said top so as to abut said inner surface of said top and thereby close said opening with said cover disposed between said display and said upper portion of said top.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
64 words
The enclosure of claim 1, wherein said top has a plurality of top posts and said bottom has a matching plurality of bottom posts, said posts abutting one another when said top is attached to said bottom such that said lower edge of said top is spaced from said bottom so as to limit the compression of that portion of said cover disposed therebetween.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
125 words
An enclosure for an electronic device, comprising: a top; a bottom adapted to abut and be attached to said top, and having an aperture therein; an elastomeric material adapted to be disposed between said top and said bottom and thereby provide a seal between said top and said bottom; and a door for closing said aperture in said bottom, said door comprising a relatively rigid central portion having an outer surface, a peripheral edge and inner surface, and an elastomeric portion adapted to cover said outer surface, and wrap around and cover said peripheral edge and a portion of said inner surface so as to be disposed between said door and said bottom, and thereby act as a seal between said door and said bottom.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
125 words
An enclosure for an electronic device, comprising: a top; a bottom adapted to abut and be attached to said top, and having an aperture therein; an elastomeric material adapted to be disposed between said top and said bottom and thereby provide a seal between said top and said bottom; and a door for closing said aperture in said bottom, said door comprising a relatively rigid central portion having an outer surface, a peripheral edge and inner surface, and an elastomeric portion adapted to cover said outer surface, and wrap around and cover said peripheral edge and a portion of said inner surface so as to be disposed between said door and said bottom, and thereby act as a seal between said door and said bottom.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
43 words
The enclosure of claim 17, wherein said central portion has an inner surface, a portion of said elastomeric material covering a portion of said inner surface of said central portion and forming a shaped portion for receiving and holding batteries within said enclosure.
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