Reversible Case and Armband

Abstract

A reversible case and armband is disclosed. The reversible case may be used to carry and transport portable devices. In storage mode, the reversible case stores devices similar to a pouch or pocket. In active mode, the reversible case exposes an armband for wearing the case on a user's arm.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A portable storage device comprising
 a receptacle comprising
 a first surface; 
 a second surface; 
 wherein the receptacle is reversible to a first mode and a second mode, wherein in the first mode an inner surface of the receptacle comprises the first surface and an outer surface of the receptacle comprises the second surface and wherein in the second mode an inner surface of the receptacle comprises the second surface and an outer surface of the receptacle comprises the first surface; and 
   an armband coupled to the receptacle.   
     
     
         2 . The portable storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the first surface is orientated in a first direction and the second surface is orientated in a second direction generally opposite of the first direction. 
     
     
         3 . The portable store device of  claim 1 , where in the first surface is obverse and reverse from the second surface. 
     
     
         4 . The portable storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the armband is disposed within the inner surface of the receptacle when the receptacle is in the second mode. 
     
     
         5 . The portable storage device of  claim 4 , wherein the armband is free in the first mode. 
     
     
         6 . The portable storage device of  claim 1 , further comprising a two-way zipper coupled to the receptacle. 
     
     
         7 . The portable storage device of  claim 6 , wherein the two-way zipper is open prior to reversing the receptacle to and from the first mode and second mode. 
     
     
         8 . The portable storage device of  claim 1 , wherein at least three forces are applied to the receptacle when the receptacle is reversed. 
     
     
         9 . The portable storage device of  claim 8 , wherein at least two forces are in opposing directions. 
     
     
         10 . The portable storage device of  claim 1 , further comprising a fastener coupled to the receptacle. 
     
     
         11 . The portable storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the first surface comprises a reflective element. 
     
     
         12 . The portable storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the armband comprises a loops and hook fastener. 
     
     
         13 . A reversible portable storage device comprising
 a flexible receptacle having two opposed surfaces, wherein each surface is capable of forming an outer surface and an inner surface of the receptacle; and   an armband coupled to the receptacle.   
     
     
         14 . The portable storage device of  claim 11 , wherein the opposed surfaces are made from a single piece of material. 
     
     
         15 . The portable store device of  claim 11 , wherein the opposed surfaces are obverse and reverse. 
     
     
         16 . The portable storage device of  claim 11 , wherein the armband is disposed within the inner surface of the receptacle. 
     
     
         17 . The portable storage device of  claim 11 , wherein the armband comprises a loops and hook fastener. 
     
     
         18 . The portable storage device of  claim 11 , further comprising a two-way zipper coupled to the receptacle. 
     
     
         19 . The portable storage device of  claim 11 , wherein at least three forces are applied to the receptacle when the receptacle is reversed. 
     
     
         20 . The portable storage device of  claim 19 , wherein at least two forces are in opposing directions. 
     
     
         21 . The portable storage device of  claim 11 , further comprising a fastener coupled to the receptacle. 
     
     
         22 . The portable storage device of  claim 11 , wherein at least one surface comprises a reflective element. 
     
     
         23 . The portable storage device of  claim 11 , wherein at least one surface is partially transparent. 
     
     
         24 . The portable storage device of  claim 11 , wherein at least one surface comprises an aperture.