U.S. patent application number 12/853449 was filed with the patent office on 2012-02-16 for stand-up pouch.
Invention is credited to Clayton F. Haller.
Application Number | 20120037535 12/853449 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 45564026 |
Filed Date | 2012-02-16 |
United States Patent
Application |
20120037535 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Haller; Clayton F. |
February 16, 2012 |
STAND-UP POUCH
Abstract
The Stand-Up Pouch secures small devices with straps and clip
hooks to implements such as kayaks or rafts. The adjustable support
leg allows the device to stand at an angle to allow for the best
visibility and viewing to the user. The clear front side of the
pouch allows for viewing of the device as well as use of touch
screen devices through the transparent plastic face. The
combination of these features of the pouch make it conveniently
user friendly, while keeping the device in the pouch easily visible
and accessible.
Inventors: |
Haller; Clayton F.;
(Concord, CA) |
Family ID: |
45564026 |
Appl. No.: |
12/853449 |
Filed: |
August 10, 2010 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
206/701 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45C 2011/002 20130101;
A45C 13/30 20130101; A45C 13/10 20130101; A45C 11/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
206/701 |
International
Class: |
B65D 85/00 20060101
B65D085/00 |
Claims
1. A pouch for holding and protecting an item to be viewed, the
pouch comprising: a main compartment at least slightly larger than
the item to be inserted, the main compartment having a window for
viewing the item, the main compartment having a top end and a
bottom end; a leg pivotally connected to the main compartment, the
leg having a bottom end that moves away from the bottom end of the
main compartment when the leg is pivoted away from the main
compartment; and a securement line coupled to at least one of the
main compartment and the leg.
2. The pouch of claim 1, wherein the main compartment includes a
water resistant closure.
3. The pouch of claim 1, further comprising a pivot limiter secured
between the main compartment and the leg, the pivot limiter
restricting the movement of the bottom end of the leg away from the
bottom end of the main compartment.
4. The pouch of claim 3, wherein the pivot limiter comprises a
strap extending between the leg and the main compartment.
5. The pouch of claim 1, wherein the securement line comprises two
cords extending from the main compartment.
6. The pouch of claim 5, wherein the cords are elastic.
7. The pouch of claim 6, further comprising fasteners secured to
distal ends of the cords.
8. The pouch of claim 7, wherein the cords are adjustable in
length.
9. The pouch of claim 5, further comprising a fastener secured to
the bottom end of the main compartment.
10. The pouch of claim 9, wherein the cords are secured near the
top of the main compartment.
11. The pouch of claim 1, wherein the leg includes two feet at the
bottom end of the leg and separated from each other in a direction
generally transverse to the direction of movement of the bottom end
of the leg as it pivots away from the main compartment.
12. The pouch of claim 1, wherein the leg is rigid.
13. A pouch for holding an electronic device having a screen, the
pouch comprising: a main compartment having a window, a top end, a
bottom end, a front side, and a back side; a leg pivotally secured
to the back side of the main compartment, the leg having a limiter
line extending to the main compartment; a line extending from near
the top end of the main compartment for securing the compartment in
place; and a line extending from near the bottom end of the main
compartment for securing the compartment in place.
14. The pouch of claim 13, wherein the line extending from near the
top end of the main compartment is elastic and adjustable.
15. The pouch of claim 14, wherein the leg includes two separate
feet.
16. The pouch of claim 13, wherein the limiter line is adjustable
in length.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates generally to protecting and holding
small electronic devices and, more specifically, to protect
electronic devices from water or other ailments while keeping the
device fully functioning and usable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Small cases are commonly used to protect handheld electronic
devices. The cases can be constructed of various materials such as
plastics, leather, rubber, and many fabrics or textiles. Many of
these cases are constructed with attachments for cars, or have
hooks or clips to secure the device. Some of these cases
incorporate a clear screen protector so that the device display is
still visible or even partially usable. Some cases for touch screen
devices such as cell phones and mp3 players use a clear plastic
material that still senses the touch for usability through the
pouch.
[0003] When participating in outdoor activities such as kayaking,
rafting, or riding all-terrain vehicles, users often place the
device in a bag, pocket, or other case and have the device safely
stowed away. Thus, the device is not easily accessible while
recreating and often is not usable as it could be damaged when it
is taken out of the pocket, bag, or case.
[0004] A pouch that allows the device to be used in the case, while
protecting it from the elements will solve the current problems
with electronic device use while recreating in the outdoors. The
pouch must also be easily accessible while in use so that even when
a call comes in, or other unexpected events happen, the device is
safe, visible, and usable.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The present invention relates to pouches for small devices
for protection when used in environments that could harm the small
device, such as a smartphone, a gps, or other electronic device.
More specifically to a pouch that secures to the vehicle whether
that be a kayak, an ATV, or a raft and still allowing the device to
be functional and accessible. The system comprises a pouch with an
adjustable support leg to stand up the pouch and allow for clear
viewing. The pouch works with touch screen devices and is made of
water resistant materials.
[0006] The pouch includes a main compartment and a leg. The main
compartment is at least slightly larger than the item to be
inserted therein. The main compartment has a top end and a bottom
end. The leg is pivotally connected to the main compartment. The
leg has a bottom end that moves toward and away from the main
compartment. A securement line is coupled to either the main
compartment or the leg to hold the pouch in place on an implement,
such as a vehicle.
[0007] In one aspect of the invention, a pivot limiter extends
between the main compartment and the leg. The limiter is preferably
adjustable in length. The pivot limiter is a strap with a
coupler.
[0008] The present invention comprises a system for securing the
pouch to the implement with the use of adjustable snaphooks for
multiple configurations.
[0009] In accordance with further aspects of the invention, the
adjustable support leg allows the pouch to stand up for clear
viewing on the implement.
[0010] In accordance with other aspects of the invention, the pouch
contains a roll top closure to seal out water with Velcro.RTM. to
hold the roll top closed and secure.
[0011] In accordance with still further aspects of the invention,
the front face of the pouch is made with a clear plastic that
allows use of touch screen devices and makes the front of the
device visible.
[0012] In accordance with yet other aspects of the invention, the
pouch secures to the kayak or implement with elastic straps
extending from either side of the main compartment. The elastic
straps on the pouch contain snaphooks to secure the pouch holding
the device to the implement. The elastic straps are adjustable
using the synching mechanism on the straps.
[0013] In accordance with yet another aspect of the invention, the
stand-up leg contains Velcro.RTM. to secure it to the pouch when
not in use. The leg also preferably contains a strap with a clip
that is adjustable. The adjustable straps and clip allow the pouch
to stand up at different angles to the kayak deck or implement. The
leg also has two separated feet to provide additional stability to
the pouch.
[0014] In accordance with additional aspects of the invention, the
locking roll top seals and rolls to keep out water, dirt, and other
harmful elements. The pouch itself is preferably made of water
resistant materials to keep the elements away from contact with the
device in the main compartment of the pouch.
[0015] In accordance with yet other aspects of the invention, the
snaphook clips secure to any strap or edge that the clip can hook
on to. The pouch preferably has more than one securing strap and
snaphook to provide an added measure of security in securing the
device to the implement.
[0016] In accordance with still further aspects of the invention,
the pouch has a clip hook on the bottom of the pouch to further
secure the pouch or to allow for different methods of securing the
pouch to different implements.
[0017] As will be readily appreciated from the foregoing summary,
the invention provides a secure and safe pouch to attach to kayak
or other implement while allowing full usability and visibility of
the face of the device at hand.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] Preferred and alternative embodiments of the present
invention are described in detail below with reference to the
following drawings.
[0019] FIG. 1A is a front perspective view of the pouch on a
kayak;
[0020] FIG. 1B is a perspective view of the pouch in a stand-up
position;
[0021] FIG. 2 is a front view of the pouch folded and closed;
[0022] FIG. 3 is a front view of the pouch open with electronic
device inside;
[0023] FIG. 4 is a side view of the pouch standing;
[0024] FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view of the pouch; and,
[0025] FIG. 6 is a back view of the pouch closed.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0026] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the stand-up pouch 5 includes an
adjustable support leg 40 which allows the pouch 5 to stand up for
clear viewing of the device 55 inside the pouch 5 while the pouch 5
is secured to the implement 60. This support leg 40 has a stiffness
great enough to be rigid to support the device 55 in the pouch 5.
The support leg 40 is smaller than the pouch 5 so that the pouch 5
can recline and the device inside be easily visible. The support
leg 40 is sewn to the stand-up pouch 5 and the pouch 5 material is
flexible to allow it to pivot or bend away from the pouch 5 so that
the stand-up pouch 5 can sit in a tri-pod fashion on the implement
60. The support leg 40 also has a curved shape designed onto the
bottom edge of the leg, essentially providing two feet to the
bottom of the leg. This allows the support leg 40 to rest on curved
surfaces and other varying surfaces easily and remain stable.
[0027] As illustrated in FIG. 4, the support leg 40 uses a strap
and snap clip 45 to secure the pouch 5 to the vehicle or implement
60, and to control the adjustment of the angle of the stand-up
pouch 5 from the support leg 40, thus changing the viewing angle of
the device 55 inside the pouch 5. This strap 20 is secured to the
pouch by sewn thread and secured to the bottom center of the curve
on the support leg (i.e., between the feet). In accordance with yet
another aspect of the invention, the stand-up leg 40 contains
Velcro.RTM. to secure it to the pouch 5 when not in use. There is
Velcro.RTM. sewn on to the inside of the leg 40 and the back of the
pouch 5 for securing.
[0028] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the stand-up pouch 5 comprises
two sides: the back side having an outer fabric material with an
interior coating and the other a clear plastic face 10. The plastic
face 10 is thin enough that it allows for use of the device 55
inside the pouch 5. The plastic face 10 is clear so that the device
55 is clearly visible while safely inside the pouch 5. Also, this
plastic face 10 is thin enough and has capabilities for use with
touch screen devices 55 inside the pouch 5, making use of the
device 55 while the pouch 5 is secured and waterproof possible.
[0029] Also, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the system comprises a
roll-top closure 15 with a Ziploc.RTM. style seal and Velcro.RTM.
to secure and seal the pouch. The roll top closure 15 is long
enough to roll down twice before secured to keep ailments out of
the pouch 5. Once the device 55 is placed inside the pouch 5, the
Ziploc.RTM. style seal can be closed. This helps keep water, dirt,
and any other ailments out of the pouch 5 and away from the device
55 enclosed. Then the roll top 15 is rolled down twice for extra
protection and security and the Velcro.RTM. tab is then pressed on
the rolled top 15 Velcro.RTM. surface to hold the roll top of the
pouch 5 in place and secure.
[0030] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the pouch 5 contains straps 20 to
secure the pouch 5 to the implement 60. These straps 20 are elastic
and have a limited stretch allowing the pouch 5 to be secured to
the implement 60. These straps 20 are connected to the pouch 5 by
means of plastic fasteners 50 that the straps 20 loop through.
These straps 20 contain snaphooks 25 to secure the pouch 5 with
device 55 to the implement 60. These snaphooks 25 have a hole in
them the diameter of the elastic strap 20 of which the elastic
strap 20 fits inside and loops through to hold the snaphooks 25 to
the elastic straps. There are two of these elastic straps 20, one
on each side of the pouch 5 to hold the pouch 5 and keep it even.
The elastic straps 20 are adjustable in length and can be adjusted
using the synching mechanism 30 on the straps 20. The snaphook
clips 25 secure to any strap or edge that can be clipped and hooked
on to. Also, as the pouch 5 has multiple securing straps 20, an
added measure of security is added as the device 55 will less
likely fall off the implement 60 with backup straps 20 and clips
25, 35.
[0031] As shown in FIG. 2, the pouch 5 has a clip hook 35 on the
bottom edge of the pouch 5 in the front to further secure the pouch
5 or to allow for different methods of securing the pouch 5 to
different straps or parts of different implements 60.
[0032] As shown in Figures, the pouch 5 is constructed of all water
resistant materials to keep the elements away from the enclosed
device 55. The device 55 is also completely enclosed and water
tight when the roll top 15 is engaged with seal and Velcro.RTM.
closed.
[0033] While the preferred embodiment of the invention has been
illustrated and described, as noted above, many changes can be made
without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. For
example, the location of the straps 20 can be moved for different
applications. Also, the size of the pouch 5 and support leg 40 can
be altered to provide enclosure for devices 55 of differing shapes
and sizes. Also, more or less straps and methods of securement can
be used depending on the needs of the user. Accordingly, the scope
of the invention is not limited by the disclosure of the preferred
embodiment. Instead, the invention should be determined entirely by
reference to the claims that follow.
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