Hand held video game case with universal power pack
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1. A case for a hand held video game device comprising:
- a game device receiving compartment having a front, a back, a top, a bottom, two opposing sides and at least one cutout in said front being adapted to allow access to control mechanisms on the game device and to enable viewing of a display screen of the game device during play;
a cover connected at one end to the top of the receiving compartment and adapted to selectively cover the display screen and control buttons of the game device when the game device is mounted in the game device receiving compartment; and
adjustment means for selectively adjusting and retaining the position of the cover with respect to the display screen of the game device.
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Abstract
A case and universal power pack for a hand held video game device includes a power pack with integrated plug engaging the external power supply jack on the hand held game device, and thereby provides power to the game device. A cover flap may be selectively adjusted by the user to provide optimum playing conditions and includes a glare reducing surface to further aid in providing the optimum playing environment. The case includes grip strips on opposing sides thereof, and includes access points for accessing the various external controls and jacks of the game device. The power pack is accessible from inside the case when the game device is removed therefrom.
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1. A case for a hand held video game device comprising:
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a game device receiving compartment having a front, a back, a top, a bottom, two opposing sides and at least one cutout in said front being adapted to allow access to control mechanisms on the game device and to enable viewing of a display screen of the game device during play;
a cover connected at one end to the top of the receiving compartment and adapted to selectively cover the display screen and control buttons of the game device when the game device is mounted in the game device receiving compartment; and
adjustment means for selectively adjusting and retaining the position of the cover with respect to the display screen of the game device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
a strap releasably connected to an outer surface of said cover and extending across an outer surface of said top of the game receiving compartment; and
fastening means disposed on said strap and said cover.
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9. The case in accordance with claim 8, wherein said fastening means comprises a hook and loop fastener and wherein one of said hooks and loops is disposed on said strap and the other of said hooks and loops is disposed on said cover.
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10. The case in accordance with claim 5, wherein said battery pack comprises a rechargeable battery.
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11. A case for hand held video game devices comprising:
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a game device receiving compartment having a front, a back, a top, a bottom, two opposing sides and at least one cutout in said front being adapted to allow access to control buttons on the game device and to enable viewing of a display screen of the game device during play;
a cover connected at one end to the top of the receiving portion and adapted to cover the display screen and control buttons of the game device when in a closed position; and
power supply means integrated into the case for providing power to the game device and having connection means integrated into the receiving compartment for connecting said power supply means to the game device when the game device is disposed in the receiving compartment. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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