Waterproof, handheld electronic device enclosure

Abstract

A waterproof enclosure for enclosing a handheld electronic device is described. The enclosure includes a flexible bag having an interior cavity for enclosing the handheld electronic device and an opening for insertion of the device into the bag cavity, a closure for releasibly sealing the bag opening, and a sealable exhaust tube extending from the bag cavity to the exterior of the bag for use in evacuating air from the bag cavity when the opening is sealed. The tube preferably includes a one-way valve allowing air to flow from the bag cavity, but not into the bag cavity. A detachable means, such as a rubber bulb, may be included to withdraw air from the cavity through the tube. The case may also include an electronic jack extending from the bag cavity to the exterior of the bag.

1 . A waterproof enclosure for enclosing a handheld electronic device comprising:
 a) a flexible bag having an interior cavity for enclosing a handheld electronic device and an opening for insertion of said device into said cavity;   b) a closure for releasibly sealing said opening; and   c) a sealable exhaust tube extending from said bag cavity to the exterior of said bag for use in evacuating air from said bag cavity.   
     
     
         2 . The enclosure of  claim 1 , wherein said exhaust tube includes a one-way check valve allowing air to flow only from the bag cavity to the bag exterior. 
     
     
         3 . The enclosure of  claim 1 , further including means to withdraw air from said cavity through said tube. 
     
     
         4 . The enclosure of  claim 1 , further including an electronic jack extending from said bag cavity to the exterior of said bag. 
     
     
         5 . The enclosure of  claim 1 , wherein said bag includes a transparent front wall. 
     
     
         6 . The enclosure of  claim 1 , wherein said bag includes front and back walls with side edges and bottom edges, the side and bottom edges of said walls being joined. 
     
     
         7 . A waterproof enclosure for enclosing a handheld electronic device comprising:
 a) a flexible bag having an interior cavity for enclosing a handheld electronic device and an opening for insertion of said device into said cavity;   b) a closure for releasibly sealing said opening; and   c) a sealable exhaust tube with a one-way check valve extending from said bag cavity to the exterior of said bag for use in evacuating air from said bag cavity.   
     
     
         8 . The enclosure of  claim 7 , further including a compressible bulb to withdraw air from said cavity through said tube. 
     
     
         9 . The enclosure of  claim 7 , further including an electronic jack extending from said bag cavity to the exterior of said bag. 
     
     
         10 . The enclosure of  claim 7 , wherein said bag includes a transparent front wall. 
     
     
         11 . The enclosure of  claim 7 , wherein said bag includes front and back walls with side edges and bottom edges, the side and bottom edges of said walls being joined. 
     
     
         12 . The enclosure of  claim 7 , wherein said closure is comprised of two attachable sections joined to opposed sides of the opening, with a latch releasibly securing the sections together to close the opening. 
     
     
         13 . The enclosure of  claim 7 , wherein said flexible bag is transparent. 
     
     
         14 . The enclosure of  claim 7 , further including an arm band for attachment of said enclosure to a user's arm. 
     
     
         15 . A waterproof enclosure for enclosing a handheld electronic device comprising:
 a) a flexible bag having an interior cavity for enclosing a handheld electronic device and an opening for insertion of said device into said cavity;   b) a closure for releasibly sealing said opening;   c) a sealable exhaust tube with a one-way check valve extending from said bag cavity to the exterior of said bag for use in evacuating air from said bag cavity;   d) an electronic jack extending from said bag cavity to the exterior of said bag; and   e) a compressible means to withdraw air from said cavity through said tube.   
     
     
         16 . The enclosure of  claim 15 , wherein said electronic jack extending include a first connector within said bag cavity to attach to a handheld electronic device, and an exterior connector. 
     
     
         17 . The enclosure of  claim 15 , wherein said bag includes front and back walls with side edges and bottom edges, the side and bottom edges of said walls being joined. 
     
     
         18 . The enclosure of  claim 15 , wherein said closure is comprised of two attachable sections joined to opposed sides of the opening, with a latch releasibly securing the sections together to close the opening. 
     
     
         19 . The enclosure of  claim 15 , wherein said flexible bag is transparent. 
     
     
         20 . The enclosure of  claim 15 , further including an arm band for attachment of said enclosure to a user's arm.