Dry-bag waterproof container with sealed electronics compartment and touchscreen cover

Abstract

A dry bag containment system includes an external shell containing a first storage compartment with an access opening having a first reclosable and resealable waterproof closure that prevents water from entering the first storage compartment when closed. A second storage compartment contained within the first storage compartment is configured to receive an electronic device. The second storage compartment has a second reclosable and resealable waterproof closure that prevents water from entering when closed. A window through the external shell allows operation of an electronic device stored in the second storage compartment from external of the containment system.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A dry bag containment system comprising:
 an external shell defining a first internal storage compartment contained within the external shell, and having a main compartment opening through the external shell configured to provide access into the first internal storage compartment when open, and comprising a first reclosable and resealable waterproof closure for the main compartment opening that prevents water from entering the first internal storage compartment when closed; and   a second internal storage compartment contained within the first internal storage compartment and configured to receive an electronic device therein, the second internal storage compartment having an access opening configured to provide access when open, and further comprising a second reclosable and resealable waterproof closure that prevents water from entering the second internal storage compartment when closed.   
     
     
         2 . The dry bag containment system of  claim 1 , wherein the external shell comprises a flexible waterproof material selected from a pliable poly-vinyl chloride (PVC), a thermo-plastic polyurethane (TPU), and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         3 . The dry bag containment system of  claim 1 , wherein the external shell further comprises a roll-top portion configured to roll and close over the main compartment opening, and a coupling for retaining the roll-top portion rolled and closed over the main compartment opening. 
     
     
         4 . The dry bag containment system of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first reclosable and resealable waterproof closure and the second reclosable and resealable waterproof closure comprises a plastic zip-channel press-and-seal closure. 
     
     
         5 . The dry bag containment system of  claim 1 , wherein an IEC 60529 IP68 level waterproof seal is provided for at least one of the first internal storage compartment and the second internal storage compartment. 
     
     
         6 . The dry bag containment system of  claim 1 , wherein the access opening of the second internal storage compartment is accessible through the main compartment opening of the first internal storage compartment. 
     
     
         7 . The dry bag containment system of  claim 1 , wherein the external shell comprises a window through which at least a portion of the second internal storage compartment can be viewed from an external viewpoint, and wherein the second internal storage compartment comprises a substantially transparent material through which at least a portion of an electronic device received in the second internal storage compartment can be viewed from the external viewpoint. 
     
     
         8 . The dry bag containment system of  claim 1 , wherein a user interface of the electronic device can be operated through the substantially transparent material of the second internal storage compartment from outside of the external shell. 
     
     
         9 . The dry bag containment system of  claim 1 , further comprising an adjustable carrying strap reconfigurable between a first attachment configuration and a second attachment configuration. 
     
     
         10 . The dry bag containment system of  claim 1 , wherein the external shell comprises a gusseted bag configuration having a generally rectangular bottom panel. 
     
     
         11 . A dry bag containment system comprising:
 an external shell defining a first internal storage compartment contained within the external shell, and having a main compartment opening through the external shell configured to provide access into the first internal storage compartment when open, and comprising a first reclosable and resealable waterproof closure for the main compartment opening that prevents water from entering the first internal storage compartment when closed, the external shell further comprising a roll-top portion configured to roll and close over the main compartment opening and a coupling for retaining the roll-top portion rolled and closed over the main compartment opening; and   a second internal storage compartment contained within the first internal storage compartment and configured to receive an electronic device therein, the second internal storage compartment having an access opening configured to provide access when open, and further comprising a second reclosable and resealable waterproof closure that prevents water from entering the second internal storage compartment when closed.   
     
     
         12 . The dry bag containment system of  claim 11 , wherein the external shell comprises a flexible waterproof material selected from a pliable poly-vinyl chloride (PVC), a thermo-plastic polyurethane (TPU), and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         13 . The dry bag containment system of  claim 11 , wherein at least one of the first reclosable and resealable waterproof closure and the second reclosable and resealable waterproof closure comprises a plastic zip-channel press-and-seal closure. 
     
     
         14 . The dry bag containment system of  claim 11 , wherein an IEC 60529 IP68 level waterproof seal is provided for at least one of the first internal storage compartment and the second internal storage compartment. 
     
     
         15 . The dry bag containment system of  claim 11 , wherein the access opening of the second internal storage compartment is accessible through the main compartment opening of the first internal storage compartment. 
     
     
         16 . The dry bag containment system of  claim 11 , wherein the external shell comprises a window through which at least a portion of the second internal storage compartment can be viewed from an external viewpoint, and wherein the second internal storage compartment comprises a substantially transparent material through which at least a portion of an electronic device received in the second internal storage compartment can be viewed from the external viewpoint. 
     
     
         17 . The dry bag containment system of  claim 11 , wherein a user interface of the electronic device can be operated through the substantially transparent material of the second internal storage compartment from outside of the external shell. 
     
     
         18 . The dry bag containment system of  claim 11 , further comprising an adjustable carrying strap reconfigurable between a first attachment configuration and a second attachment configuration. 
     
     
         19 . The dry bag containment system of  claim 11 , wherein the external shell comprises a gusseted bag configuration having a generally rectangular bottom panel. 
     
     
         20 . A dry bag containment system comprising:
 an external shell defining a first internal storage compartment contained within the external shell, and having a main compartment opening through the external shell configured to provide access into the first internal storage compartment when open, and comprising a first reclosable and resealable waterproof closure for the main compartment opening that prevents water from entering the first internal storage compartment when closed; and   a second internal storage compartment contained within the first internal storage compartment and configured to receive an electronic device therein, the second internal storage compartment having an access opening configured to provide access when open, and further comprising a second reclosable and resealable waterproof closure that prevents water from entering the second internal storage compartment when closed, and wherein the access opening of the second internal storage compartment is accessible through the main compartment opening of the first internal storage compartment.   
     
     
         21 . The dry bag containment system of  claim 20 , wherein the external shell comprises a flexible waterproof material selected from a pliable poly-vinyl chloride (PVC), a thermo-plastic polyurethane (TPU), and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         22 . The dry bag containment system of  claim 20 , wherein the external shell further comprises a roll-top portion configured to roll and close over the main compartment opening, and a coupling for retaining the roll-top portion rolled and closed over the main compartment opening. 
     
     
         23 . The dry bag containment system of  claim 20 , wherein at least one of the first reclosable and resealable waterproof closure and the second reclosable and resealable waterproof closure comprises a plastic zip-channel press-and-seal closure. 
     
     
         24 . The dry bag containment system of  claim 20 , wherein an IEC 60529 IP68 level waterproof seal is provided for at least one of the first internal storage compartment and the second internal storage compartment. 
     
     
         25 . The dry bag containment system of  claim 20 , wherein the external shell comprises a window through which at least a portion of the second internal storage compartment can be viewed from an external viewpoint, and wherein the second internal storage compartment comprises a substantially transparent material through which at least a portion of an electronic device received in the second internal storage compartment can be viewed from the external viewpoint. 
     
     
         26 . The dry bag containment system of  claim 20 , wherein a user interface of the electronic device can be operated through the substantially transparent material of the second internal storage compartment from outside of the external shell. 
     
     
         27 . The dry bag containment system of  claim 20 , further comprising an adjustable carrying strap reconfigurable between a first attachment configuration and a second attachment configuration. 
     
     
         28 . The dry bag containment system of  claim 20 , wherein the external shell comprises a gusseted bag configuration having a generally rectangular bottom panel.