Protective weatherproof bag for portable stereo

• US 6,042,416 A
• Filed: 05/05/1998
• Issued: 03/28/2000
• Est. Priority Date: 05/05/1998
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: David C. Lopes
• Original Assignee: David C. Lopes
• Inventors: Lopes, David C.
• Primary Examiner(s): Stephan, Steven L.
• Assistant Examiner(s): STANDIG, BARRY
• Application Number:
  US09/073,053
• Time in Patent Office: 693 Days
• Field of Search: 439/500, 206/305, 206/320, 206/576, 206/514, 224/929, 224/930, 224/610, 224/613, 224/231, 224/245, 224/246, 429/100, 429/121, 429/123, 383/63, 383/66, 383/41, 383/121.1, 190/18 R, 190/1, 190/11
• US Class Current: 439/500
• CPC Class Codes: H01M 50/213 adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic H01M50/209, H01M50/216 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H01M 50/50 Current conducting connections for cells or batteries
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 4/4872 axially compressed to retain wire end
• CPC Class Codes: Y02E 60/10 Energy storage using batteries
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 224/93 Attached to animate bearer

Abstract

A protective enclosure for a portable electronic radio or "boom box" includes a heavy base having legs extendible from the base so that the electronic device can be supported above the ground surface. An external battery compartment is provided in the enclosure for external batteries which are connected to a connector mounted in the internal battery compartment of the electronic device. The connector takes the place of the batteries mounted in the battery compartment. This permits batteries to be manipulated as required without the necessity of removing the electronic device from the enclosure.

Claims

1. A protective enclosure for a battery powered portable electronic device comprising:

a base;

two pairs of foldable legs attached to said base for supporting said base above a surface;

a weatherproof bag attached to said base, said bag having at least one storage compartment formed therein, a top cover and a front cover;

strap means attached to said bag for assisting in carrying said bag;

a second covering connected to said bag mounted adjacent to said front cover;

said base including a plurality of slots formed therein;

securing straps connected to said base in said slots for securing an electronic device to said base;

a rechargeable battery compartment formed in said bag; and

at least two spring loaded electrical connectors mounted in said electronic device for taking the place of batteries, said spring loaded electrical connectors being connected to said rechargeable battery compartment.

2. The protective enclosure of claim 1 wherein each of said pairs of legs are moveable from a first fully retracted position to a second fully extended position and each of said pairs of legs include means attached to said base for supporting said base above a surface when said legs are in either of said first or said second positions.

3. The protective enclosure of claim 1 wherein said spring loaded electrical connector comprises;

two cylinders having conductive points on the ends thereof;

a spring connected between said cylinders; and

a two conductor wire connected to each cylinder centrally of said spring.

4. The protective enclosure of claim 3 wherein the force exerted by said spring securely holds said cylinders against the battery contacts provided for in said electronic device.

5. A protective enclosure for a portable electronic device having a battery compartment, said protective enclosure comprising:

a base;

leg means attached to said base for supporting said base above a surface;

weatherproof bag means attached to said base for receiving an electronic device, means attached to said bag means for carrying said bag means;

securing means connected to said base for securing said electronic device to said base;

rechargeable battery means housed in said weatherproof bag means;

spring-loaded electrical connection means for connection in said battery compartment for taking the place of batteries; and

electrical connection means for connecting said rechargeable battery means to said spring-loaded electrical connection means.

6. The protective enclosure of claim 5 wherein said spring-loaded electrical connection means comprises;

two cylinders having conductive points on the ends thereof;

a spring connected between said cylinders; and

a two conductor wire connected to each cylinder centrally of said spring, whereby the force exerted by said spring securely holds said cylinders against the battery contacts provided for in said electronic device.