Housing for encasing an object having a headphone port
DCFirst Claim
1. An apparatus for covering at least part of a mobile computing device having a touch screen display, the mobile computing device further having a headphone port in a housing that houses the mobile computing device, the apparatus comprising:
- an encasement that covers at least part of the mobile computing device that includes the headphone port, the encasement having a bottom member to cover at least a first portion of the mobile computing device, and a top member to cover at least a second portion of the mobile computing device, the top member configured to allow touch access to the touch screen display;
a coupling mechanism to couple the top member with the bottom member to cover the first and second portions of the mobile computing device, the coupling mechanism including a first seal to seal the top member with the bottom member;
at least one aperture in the encasement proximate the headphone port of the mobile computing device; and
a bung being sized to enter and close the at least one aperture, the bung including a surface defining a gasket seat, the gasket seat for sealing the at least one aperture in the encasement when the bung enters and closes the at least one aperture.
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Abstract
This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus and/or system for housing a device. The apparatus includes a housing that is configured such that a device may be fitted within the housing and thereby be protected, such as from shocks and/or liquid. The housing may include top and bottom members that may be removably coupled together so as to form the housing. Each top and bottom member optionally includes front and back surfaces surrounded by a perimeter. The perimeter is defined by proximal and distal ends as well as opposing sides. The top and bottom members may include respective clasping mechanisms that extend along the perimeter of the top and bottom members. The clasping mechanisms are configured for coupling the top and bottom members with one another thereby sealing the housing, for instance, in a shock-proof and/or water tight seal.
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30 Claims
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1. An apparatus for covering at least part of a mobile computing device having a touch screen display, the mobile computing device further having a headphone port in a housing that houses the mobile computing device, the apparatus comprising:
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an encasement that covers at least part of the mobile computing device that includes the headphone port, the encasement having a bottom member to cover at least a first portion of the mobile computing device, and a top member to cover at least a second portion of the mobile computing device, the top member configured to allow touch access to the touch screen display; a coupling mechanism to couple the top member with the bottom member to cover the first and second portions of the mobile computing device, the coupling mechanism including a first seal to seal the top member with the bottom member; at least one aperture in the encasement proximate the headphone port of the mobile computing device; and a bung being sized to enter and close the at least one aperture, the bung including a surface defining a gasket seat, the gasket seat for sealing the at least one aperture in the encasement when the bung enters and closes the at least one aperture. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An apparatus for covering at least part of a mobile computing device having a touch screen display, the mobile computing device further having a headphone port in a housing that houses the mobile computing device, the apparatus comprising:
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an encasement that enables operation of the touch screen display and covers at least part of the mobile computing device that includes the headphone port, the encasement having an outer surface and an inner surface; at least one aperture in the encasement through the outer surface and inner surface and proximate the headphone port; a bung being sized to enter and close the at least one aperture, the bung including a rigid surface defining a gasket seat; and a gasket positioned on the gasket seat defined by the rigid surface of the bung, the gasket for sealing the at least one aperture in the encasement when the bung enters and closes the at least one aperture. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. An apparatus for covering at least part of a mobile computing device having a touch screen display, the mobile computing device further having a headphone port in a housing that houses the mobile computing device, the apparatus comprising:
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an encasement that enables operation of the touch screen display and covers at least part of the mobile computing device that includes the headphone port, the encasement having an outer surface and an inner surface; at least one aperture in the encasement that passes through the outer surface and the inner surface and proximate the headphone port; a bung being sized to enter and close the at least one aperture, the bung including a surface defining a gasket seat, the gasket seat for sealing the at least one aperture in the encasement when the bung enters and closes the at least one aperture. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. An apparatus for covering at least part of a mobile computing device having a touch screen display, the mobile computing device further having an electrical connection port in a housing that houses the mobile computing device, the apparatus comprising:
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an encasement that covers at least part of the mobile computing device that includes the electrical connection port, the encasement having a bottom member to cover at least a first portion of the mobile computing device, and a top member to cover at least a second portion of the mobile computing device, the top member configured to allow touch access to the touch screen display; a coupling mechanism to couple the top member with the bottom member to cover the first and second portions of the mobile computing device, the coupling mechanism including a first seal to seal the top member with the bottom member; at least one aperture in the encasement to provide direct physical access to the electrical connection port of the mobile computing device; and a bung being sized to enter and close the at least one aperture, the bung including a surface defining a gasket seat, the gasket seat for providing a water resistant seal at the at least one aperture in the encasement when the bung enters and closes the at least one aperture. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30)
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