US20130168486A1 - System and Method for Protection and Storage of Small Electronic Components - Google Patents
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
- H04R—LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; DEAF-AID SETS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
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- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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- B65H75/02—Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans, mandrels or chucks
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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- B65H75/00—Storing webs, tapes, or filamentary material, e.g. on reels
- B65H75/02—Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans, mandrels or chucks
- B65H75/34—Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans, mandrels or chucks specially adapted or mounted for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of material provided for particular purposes, e.g. anchored hoses, power cables
- B65H75/38—Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans, mandrels or chucks specially adapted or mounted for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of material provided for particular purposes, e.g. anchored hoses, power cables involving the use of a core or former internal to, and supporting, a stored package of material
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
- H02G—INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
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- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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- the present invention relates generally to the field of protective cases and more particularly to a protective case for an earbud type earphone.
- Earbuds are small earphones with cables that are typically used with MP3 players, smartphones and the like.
- a single earbud typically is inserted into a single ear with a pair of earbuds on a single cable providing a complete set of earphones.
- a tremendous problem with earbuds is that they are not protected, and are hence easily damaged, and their wires get tangled up when they are not being used.
- the present invention relates to a small case that can be injection-molded from liquid silicone rubber or an elastomer or other polymer that protects the earbuds from damage and manages the wire to prevent tangling.
- the case of the present invention has an integral pocket that holds most styles of earbuds or other small device with a spool and/or several retention fingers that can have various designs and shapes.
- the earbuds can be inserted into the pocket, and the fingers prevent the earbuds from coming out on their own.
- the wires can then be fed through one of the slots and wrapped around a spool.
- the slots can be of various widths to accommodate a variety of wire sizes.
- the connector end of the wire can be placed into the center pocket or around the spool.
- the reversible cover can then be flipped to a closed position to cover and retain the wire.
- To remove the earbuds it is only necessary to pull on the connector end of the wire with the cover in the closed position.
- the wire or cable will de-reel without tangles similar to a fishing reel.
- the device or earbuds can also optionally be pulled out directly with the cable.
- FIG. 1 shows a front perspective view of an embodiment of the earbud case in a totally closed position.
- FIG. 2 shows the embodiment of FIG. 1 in a closed position directly from the front.
- FIG. 3 shows a rear perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 with the reversible cover in the open position.
- FIG. 4 shows a front view of the configuration of FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 5 shows a different embodiment in a closed position.
- FIG. 6A shows the case in an open position.
- FIG. 6B shows the earbud cable wound on the spool.
- FIG. 6C shows the case with earbud and cable totally closed for storage.
- FIG. 6D shows how the cable can be unwound when it is desired to remove the earbud.
- the present invention relates to an earbud case that has a plurality of fingers forming a pocket in which earbuds, cable ends, etc. can be inserted.
- a reversible cover can be flipped open to allow the earbud wires, cables, etc. to be wound around a spool member. The cover can then be reversed to close around the wire.
- the case is not limited to earbuds and cables as it can be used to store jewelry, fishing apparatus or any other items having wires, chain, fishing line, etc. which have a tendency to become tangled.
- FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention in a totally closed position.
- the reversible cover 1 is closed around an inner spool member 2 .
- a set of rubber fingers 3 are connected to the top of a spool having several slots 4 . This particular arrangement causes the fingers 3 to protect and assist in retaining any item that is placed inside the pocket.
- FIG. 2 shows a direct front view of the configuration of FIG. 1 .
- the fingers 3 are arranged such that they can protect and help retain a captured earbud or any other item that the user would like to store.
- FIG. 3 shows the reversible cover 1 in the open position exposing the spool member 2 which is also the outer wall of the pocket.
- the fingers 3 and slots 4 are shown in the closed position.
- FIG. 4 shows a rear view of the configuration of FIG. 3 .
- the reversed cover 1 can clearly be seen peeled back beyond the bottom 6 of the pocket.
- the spool 2 and the edges of the fingers 3 can be seen.
- FIG. 5 shows an alternate embodiment of the present invention with fingers that follow a curved contour. This is a design element.
- the fingers can be designed in a variety of shapes and sizes but the purpose of protecting and retaining various items within the formed pocket remains the same.
- FIGS. 6A-6D show the use of the device.
- the user peels back the cover 1 to expose the spool 2 .
- FIG. 6A shows the device in this configuration.
- the fingers create a pocket 5 in which earbuds or other items can be inserted 5 .
- the earbud wires or cables can be wrapped around the spool 2 in either direction as shown in FIG. 6B and the cover 1 flipped back to the normal position where it closes around the wires as shown in FIG. 6C .
- the earbud jack can either be placed in one of the slots 4 or contained under the cover 1 .
- the user simply pulls on the jack to unwind the wire from the spool 2 (similar to a spinning reel used in fishing) as shown in FIG. 6D .
- the cover 1 can then be closed for storage. If the cable contains an in-line microphone or other stiff member, that can be placed in the slots in the spool, or left outside the spool.
- the device of the present invention can be supplied in a variety of colors and sizes as needed for earbuds and other similar devices.
- the features of the invention can be integrated into cases for other electronic devices that require earbuds or can be used to store other devices.
- the preferred material is injection-molded liquid silicone rubber or other elastomer rubber, or flexible polymer. In general any rubbery or pliable material may be used.
- the device can be packaged conveniently and sold as a unit ready to use.
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- This application is related to and claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application No. 61/550,963 filed Oct. 25, 2012. Application 61/550,963 is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates generally to the field of protective cases and more particularly to a protective case for an earbud type earphone.
- 2. Description of the prior art
- Earbuds are small earphones with cables that are typically used with MP3 players, smartphones and the like. A single earbud typically is inserted into a single ear with a pair of earbuds on a single cable providing a complete set of earphones. A tremendous problem with earbuds is that they are not protected, and are hence easily damaged, and their wires get tangled up when they are not being used.
- It would be extremely advantageous to have a protective case for earbuds or other small components with wires or cables that would be soft and easily carried; would quickly open to insert the earbuds or device; allow their easy removal; and that would also provide a way to store the wires or cables.
- The present invention relates to a small case that can be injection-molded from liquid silicone rubber or an elastomer or other polymer that protects the earbuds from damage and manages the wire to prevent tangling. The case of the present invention has an integral pocket that holds most styles of earbuds or other small device with a spool and/or several retention fingers that can have various designs and shapes. The earbuds can be inserted into the pocket, and the fingers prevent the earbuds from coming out on their own. The wires can then be fed through one of the slots and wrapped around a spool. The slots can be of various widths to accommodate a variety of wire sizes. The connector end of the wire can be placed into the center pocket or around the spool. The reversible cover can then be flipped to a closed position to cover and retain the wire. To remove the earbuds, it is only necessary to pull on the connector end of the wire with the cover in the closed position. The wire or cable will de-reel without tangles similar to a fishing reel. The device or earbuds can also optionally be pulled out directly with the cable.
- Attention is now directed to several drawings that display features of the present invention.
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FIG. 1 shows a front perspective view of an embodiment of the earbud case in a totally closed position. -
FIG. 2 shows the embodiment ofFIG. 1 in a closed position directly from the front. -
FIG. 3 shows a rear perspective view of the embodiment ofFIG. 1 with the reversible cover in the open position. -
FIG. 4 shows a front view of the configuration ofFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 5 shows a different embodiment in a closed position. -
FIG. 6A shows the case in an open position. -
FIG. 6B shows the earbud cable wound on the spool. -
FIG. 6C shows the case with earbud and cable totally closed for storage. -
FIG. 6D shows how the cable can be unwound when it is desired to remove the earbud. - Several drawings and illustrations have been presented to aid in understanding the present invention. The scope of the present invention is not limited to what is shown in the figures.
- The present invention relates to an earbud case that has a plurality of fingers forming a pocket in which earbuds, cable ends, etc. can be inserted. A reversible cover can be flipped open to allow the earbud wires, cables, etc. to be wound around a spool member. The cover can then be reversed to close around the wire. The case is not limited to earbuds and cables as it can be used to store jewelry, fishing apparatus or any other items having wires, chain, fishing line, etc. which have a tendency to become tangled.
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FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of the present invention in a totally closed position. Thereversible cover 1 is closed around aninner spool member 2. A set ofrubber fingers 3 are connected to the top of a spool havingseveral slots 4. This particular arrangement causes thefingers 3 to protect and assist in retaining any item that is placed inside the pocket.FIG. 2 shows a direct front view of the configuration ofFIG. 1 . Thefingers 3 are arranged such that they can protect and help retain a captured earbud or any other item that the user would like to store. -
FIG. 3 shows thereversible cover 1 in the open position exposing thespool member 2 which is also the outer wall of the pocket. Thefingers 3 andslots 4 are shown in the closed position.FIG. 4 shows a rear view of the configuration ofFIG. 3 . The reversedcover 1 can clearly be seen peeled back beyond thebottom 6 of the pocket. Thespool 2 and the edges of thefingers 3 can be seen. -
FIG. 5 shows an alternate embodiment of the present invention with fingers that follow a curved contour. This is a design element. The fingers can be designed in a variety of shapes and sizes but the purpose of protecting and retaining various items within the formed pocket remains the same. -
FIGS. 6A-6D show the use of the device. To use the present invention, the user peels back thecover 1 to expose thespool 2.FIG. 6A shows the device in this configuration. The fingers create apocket 5 in which earbuds or other items can be inserted 5. The earbud wires or cables can be wrapped around thespool 2 in either direction as shown inFIG. 6B and thecover 1 flipped back to the normal position where it closes around the wires as shown inFIG. 6C . The earbud jack can either be placed in one of theslots 4 or contained under thecover 1. To remove the earbuds, the user simply pulls on the jack to unwind the wire from the spool 2 (similar to a spinning reel used in fishing) as shown inFIG. 6D . Thecover 1 can then be closed for storage. If the cable contains an in-line microphone or other stiff member, that can be placed in the slots in the spool, or left outside the spool. - The device of the present invention can be supplied in a variety of colors and sizes as needed for earbuds and other similar devices. The features of the invention can be integrated into cases for other electronic devices that require earbuds or can be used to store other devices.
- The preferred material is injection-molded liquid silicone rubber or other elastomer rubber, or flexible polymer. In general any rubbery or pliable material may be used. The device can be packaged conveniently and sold as a unit ready to use.
- Several descriptions and illustrations have been provided to aid in understanding the present invention. One with skill in the art will realize that numerous changes and variations can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. Each of these changes and variations are within the scope of the present invention.
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