Protective case for remote control transmitter

• US 5,388,691 A
• Filed: 10/21/1993
• Issued: 02/14/1995
• Est. Priority Date: 10/21/1993
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: The Nona J. White Revocable Trust
• Original Assignee: Nona J. White
• Inventors: White, Nona J.
• Primary Examiner(s): Gehman, Bryon P.
• Application Number:
  US08/139,567
• Time in Patent Office: 481 Days
• Field of Search: 206/305, 206/320, 206/38, 206/37, 206/38.1, 206/39, 206/37.1, 150/165, 220/241, 220/242, 220/345, 220/346, 220/350, 220/351, 340/825.31, 340/825.32, 340/825.34, 340/825.69, 70/456 R
• US Class Current: 206/305
• CPC Class Codes: A45C 11/00 Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 specially adapted for toiletry or cosmetic equipment A45D29/20, A45D44/18; travelling sewing kits A45F3/48
• CPC Class Codes: H01H 9/0242 Protective enclosures; Cushioning means
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 70/8676 Key holders

Abstract

A case protecting the buttons of and supporting a remote control transmitter, the transmitter including an opening to receive a key chain ring, the case further including a container and a rigid clear plastic cover-panel that is slidable by one'"'"'s thumb. The cover-panel is fitted within two side grooves tapered only at rear ends in the container and also includes a catch that prevents the cover-panel from sliding completely off the container in a forward direction. The container includes an indentation notch on one side end wall that allows the catch to pass therethrough when sliding the cover-panel completely off the container in the rearward direction. There is also provided a second opening in the container that permits the transmitter'"'"'s key chain ring opening to pass therethrough. The case protects the buttons of the transmitter. The transmitter can be one that activates personal or auto alarms, opens and closes garage doors or gates, unlocks an automobile trunk, or controls household electronics.

Claims

1. 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.

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

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

4. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. 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.

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

13. 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.

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

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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.