Protective case for remote control transmitter

Claim 2

A case protecting the buttons of and supporting a remote control transmitter, the transmitter including an opening for receiving a key chain ring, the case comprising: a container with a first opening receiving the transmitter; a rigid, clear plastic cover-panel that slides through two side grooves of the container and across the first opening of the container; a second opening along one end side wall of the container which is substantially perpendicular to the first opening; and the transmitter key chain ring opening is positioned through the second opening and connectable to a key chain ring.

Claim 3

The case according to claim 1 wherein the cover-panel provides protection for at least one control-button or switch on the transmitter.

Claim 4

The case according to claim 2, wherein the remote control transmitter activates at least one of an auto alarm and a personal alarm.

Claim 5

The case according to claim 2, wherein the remote control transmitter opens and closes at least one of a garage door, a gate and a trunk.

Claim 6

The case according to claim 2, wherein the remote control transmitter remotely operates an electronic device.

Claim 7

The case according to claim 1, wherein the cover-panel is formed from a rigid, clear plastic.

Claim 8

The case according to claim 1, wherein the container further includes beveled edges.

Claim 9

The case according to claim 1, wherein the container further includes foam inserts for supporting the transmitter.

Claim 10

The case according to claim 1, wherein the container is formed from plastic.

Claim 11

The case according to claim 1, wherein the container is formed from metal.

Claim 12

A case protecting the buttons of and supporting a remote control transmitter, the transmitter including an opening for receiving a key chain ring, the case comprising: a container with a first opening receiving the transmitter; a rigid cover-panel formed from a clear plastic that slides across the first opening of the container, where it protects the buttons of the transmitter that include at least one control-button or switch facing the first opening; grooves within the top inner walls of the container that hold the cover-panel wherein each groove width tapers starting near one rearward open end of each groove, to cause the cover-panel to tightly fit in place when completely covering the first opening; a catch positioned on the lower side of the cover-panel that stops the cover-panel from sliding completely off the container in, a forward direction; an indentation in an end side wall of the container that allows the catch to pass therethrough when sliding the cover-panel completely off in a rearward direction to allow insertion of the transmitter; a second opening along one end side wall of the container which is substantially perpendicular to the first opening; and the transmitter key chain ring opening is positioned through the second opening and connectable to a key chain ring.

Claim 13

A case protecting the buttons of and supporting a remote control transmitter, the transmitter including an opening for receiving a key chain ring, the case comprising: a container with a first opening receiving the transmitter; a rigid cover-panel formed from a clear plastic that slides across the first opening of the container, where it protects the buttons of the transmitter that include at least one control-button or switch facing the first opening; grooves within the top inner walls of the container that hold the cover-panel wherein each groove width tapers starting near one rearward open end of each groove, to cause the cover-panel to tightly fit in place when completely covering the first opening; a catch positioned on the lower side of the cover-panel that stops the cover-panel from sliding completely off the container in, a forward direction; an indentation in an end side wall of the container that allows the catch to pass therethrough when sliding the cover-panel completely off in a rearward direction to allow insertion of the transmitter; a second opening along one end side wall of the container which is substantially perpendicular to the first opening; and the transmitter key chain ring opening is positioned through the second opening and connectable to a key chain ring.

Claim 14

The case according to claim 11, wherein the remote control transmitter activates at least one of an auto alarm and a personal alarm.

Claim 15

The case according to claim 11, wherein the remote control transmitter opens and closes at least one of a garage door, a gate and a trunk.

Claim 16

The case according to claim 11, wherein the remote control transmitter remotely operates an electronic device.

Claim 17

A case protecting the buttons of and supporting a remote control transmitter, comprising: a container with a first opening receiving the transmitter, the container containing two side grooves; and a rigid, clear plastic cover-panel supported within the grooves that slides through the grooves and across the first opening, wherein each groove has a width which tapers starting near a rearward open end of each groove.

Claim 18

A case protecting the buttons of and supporting a remote control transmitter, comprising: a container with a first opening receiving the transmitter, the container containing two side grooves; and a rigid, clear plastic cover-panel supported within the grooves that slides through the grooves and across the first opening, wherein each groove has a width which tapers starting near a rearward open end of each groove.

Claim 19

The case according to claim 15, wherein the cover-panel further includes: a catch projecting from one side of the cover-panel that stops the cover-panel from sliding completely off the container in a forward first direction.

Claim 20

The case according to claim 16, wherein the container further includes: an indentation in an end side wall of the container that allows the catch to pass therethrough when sliding the cover-panel completely off in a rearward direction to allow insertion of the transmitter.