System for housing an audio system in an aquatic environment
First Claim
1. An information system for use in scuba diving, the system comprising:
- a rigid container;
a rigid lid adapted to fit the container, the container and the lid defining a chamber adapted to receive an electronic device;
a seal between the container and the lid, the seal configured to prevent water from entering into the chamber even at a maximum underwater pressure experienced by a scuba diver; and
components attached to the container and/or the lid for externally controlling the electronic device.
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Abstract
A submersible, hydrostatic pressure tolerant enclosure for a portable audio device is disclosed. Also disclosed is a removable lid allowing for the inserting and removing of the device from the enclosure. The disclosure further provides a connector system and an audio communication link connecting the housing to a device capable of generating sound, and to a device capable of producing sound while being submerged in an aquatic environment. Also disclosed are headsets containing at least one speaker within a waterproof enclosure. The speakers may be positioned in or near the ear canal, and attached to the ear or to the user'"'"'s equipment. The headsets may further comprise devices for controlling power and fidelity. The disclosed invention provides an affordable, easy to use and flexible appliance for utilizing an audio device while being submerged into an aquatic environment.
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21 Claims
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1. An information system for use in scuba diving, the system comprising:
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a rigid container;
a rigid lid adapted to fit the container, the container and the lid defining a chamber adapted to receive an electronic device;
a seal between the container and the lid, the seal configured to prevent water from entering into the chamber even at a maximum underwater pressure experienced by a scuba diver; and
components attached to the container and/or the lid for externally controlling the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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- 12. An underwater audio headset comprising at least one speaker within a submersible waterproof enclosure, the enclosure mounted on an ear clip, the ear clip configured to removably attach to an ear.
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