Waterproof enclosure for audio device

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a waterproof case for protecting electronic devices. The waterproof case includes a flexible waterproof bag attached to a rigid lid that can be opened to allow electronic devices to pass into the bag. When closed, the lid forms a watertight seal that protects the inside of the bag from ingress of water. The lid can include a pass-through jack which allows a user to connect an electronic device, such as an audio device, to an output through the lid. The case may also be incorporated into a flexible attachment system, such as an armband or swimbelt. Methods of connecting an electronic device to an electronic output, such as an audio output, through a waterproof case are also provided.

1 . A device for protecting an electronic device comprising:
 a wearable article having a waterproof enclosure;   a rigid frame attached to the enclosure, the rigid frame defining an opening larger than a cross-section of the electronic device; and   a rigid cover coupled to the rigid frame, the cover being movable between an open position, in which the cover is disposed away from the opening, and a closed position, in which the cover forms a waterproof seal with the frame.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the wearable article is an armband. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the wearable article is a headband. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the wearable article is a waistbelt. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the wearable article is a shirt. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the wearable article is a wetsuit. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the wearable article includes a floatation device. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the waterproof enclosure comprises a flexible bag. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein at least a portion the flexible bag is at least partially transparent. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein at least a portion of an interior surface of the flexible bag includes a soft protective material. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 8 , further comprising a protective member configured to protect the waterproof enclosure from impact. 
     
     
         12 . A waterproof system for an electronic device comprising:
 a wearable article; and   a waterproof enclosure configured to be reversibly attached to the wearable article, the waterproof enclosure comprising a rigid frame defining an opening larger than a cross-section of the electronic device and a rigid cover coupled to the rigid frame, the cover being movable between an open position, in which the cover is disposed away from the opening, and a closed position, in which the cover forms a waterproof seal with the frame.   
     
     
         13 . The waterproof system of  claim 12 , wherein the waterproof enclosure is reversibly attached by a zipper. 
     
     
         14 . The waterproof system of  claim 12 , wherein the waterproof enclosure is reversibly attached by at least one buckle. 
     
     
         15 . The waterproof system of  claim 12 , wherein the waterproof enclosure further comprises a flexible bag. 
     
     
         16 . A waterproof wearable article for an electronic device comprising:
 a waterproof enclosure having a rigid frame that defines an opening larger than a cross-section of the electronic device and a cover coupled to the rigid frame, the cover being movable between an open position, where the cover is disposed away from the opening, and a closed position, where the cover forms a waterproof seal with the frame; and   at least one strap attached to the waterproof enclosure configured for reversibly securing the waterproof enclosure to a person.   
     
     
         17 . The waterproof wearable article of  claim 16 , wherein the waterproof enclosure further comprises a flexible bag. 
     
     
         18 . The waterproof wearable article of  claim 16 , wherein the strap is configured for securement to an arm of a person. 
     
     
         19 . The waterproof wearable article of  claim 16 , wherein the strap is configured for securement to a waist area of a person. 
     
     
         20 . The waterproof wearable article of  claim 16 , wherein the strap is configured for securement to a head of a person.