Protective enclosure with a line-out device adapted for use with electronic componentry

Abstract

A protective enclosure capable of storing an electronic device while protecting it from damage emanating from impacts, impingements, dust and moisture is provided herein. More specifically, the present invention allows a user to use a portable electronic device without requiring the user to open the enclosure and expose the contents to inclement weather.

1 . An enclosure adapted for holding and protecting an electronic device, comprising: 
 a front portion selectively interconnected to a rear portion wherein said enclosure may be selectively opened and closed;    an electronic device storage area positioned between said front portion and said rear portion;    an aperture in said enclosure adapted to receive an auxiliary cord, said auxiliary cord having a first end and a second end;    a male end interconnected to said first end of said auxiliary cord that is adapted for interconnection to the electronic device;    a female end interconnected to said second end of said auxiliary cord, wherein said female end is substantially encapsulated by a housing; and    wherein said housing is interconnected to the enclosure such that the auxiliary cord is adapted to access the inside of the enclosure.    
   
   
       2 . The enclosure of  claim 1 , wherein said housing includes a flange substantially positioned around a bottom surface of the housing that is adapted for interconnection to the enclosure.  
   
   
       3 . The enclosure of  claim 1 , wherein said female end is positioned at an angle relative to the enclosure.  
   
   
       4 . The enclosure of  claim 1 , wherein said female end is integrally interconnected to said housing.  
   
   
       5 . The enclosure of  claim 1 , further comprising a second female end that is operably interconnected to said second end of said auxiliary cord.  
   
   
       6 . The enclosure of  claim 5 , wherein said first female end and said second female second end are integrally interconnected to said housing.  
   
   
       7 . The enclosure of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of said housing and said flange are comprised of rubber.  
   
   
       8 . The enclosure of  claim 1 , wherein said flange is stitched to said enclosure.  
   
   
       9 . The enclosure of  claim 1 , wherein said housing and said flange are substantially impermeable to water.  
   
   
       10 . An electronic device carrying case with externally exposed line-out jacks adapted for selective interconnection to a headphone cable, comprising: 
 an enclosure adapted for holding an electronic device, said enclosure having at least one opening that can be selectively opened and closed to receive and remove the electronic device;    an aperture positioned on said enclosure that is adapted to receive a conductive wire auxiliary cord;    a line-out jack positioned over said aperture and operably interconnected to said enclosure, said line-out jack comprising a water resistant housing that substantially encloses a conductive female coupling which is adapted to receive a male portion of a headphone cable, wherein a user can obtain operable communication with the electronic device without opening said enclosure.    
   
   
       11 . The electronic carrying device of  claim 10 , wherein said line-out jack water resistant housing is comprised of at least one of a rubber, a plastic, a nylon and a polypropylene material.  
   
   
       12 . The electronic carrying device of  claim 10 , wherein said at least one opening in said enclosure is comprised of a zipper positioned between a front surface and a rear surface.  
   
   
       13 . The electronic carrying device of  claim 10 , wherein said line out jack is interconnected to said enclosure with at least one of an adhesive, a stitching material and a welding process.  
   
   
       14 . The electronic carrying device of  claim 10 , wherein said electronic device carrying case further comprises a plurality of internal pockets.  
   
   
       15 . The electronic carrying device of  claim 10 , wherein said line out device conductive female coupling is comprised of a metallic material.  
   
   
       16 . The electronic carrying device of  claim 10 , wherein said enclosure is comprised of at least partially with a water resistant material.