Carrying case

Abstract

A carrying case ( 20 ) is provided that includes a first portion ( 22 ) having a first inner surface ( 42 ) and a first outer surface ( 34 ). The carrying case also includes a second portion ( 24 ) having a second inner ( 58 ) surface, a second outer surface ( 36 ), and a pocket ( 68 ) located between the second inner surface and the second outer surface. An item located in the pocket can be viewed and manipulated from the second outer surface.

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         10 ) A method for forming a carrying case, comprising:
 forming a continuous first portion including a first inner surface and a first outer surface;   forming a second portion including a second inner surface, a second outer surface, the second portion connected to the first portion at at least one edge of the first portion; and   forming a pocket located between the second inner surface and the second outer surface such that the second inner surface and second outer surface are at least partially formed of different materials,   wherein the pocket is adapted to receive an item that can be viewed and manipulated from the second outer surface, and   wherein the carrying case includes a case zipper that is moveable between an open position and a closed position, and when the case zipper is in the closed position, the first inner surface and the second inner surface are kept dry when the carrying case is exposed to moisture,   wherein the carrying case is waterproof and floats.   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the pocket is formed to include a pocket zipper and when the pocket zipper is in a closed position, the pocket is kept dry when the carrying case is exposed to moisture regardless of the position of the case zipper. 
     
     
         12 ) The method of  claim 10 , including forming the second outer surface to include a window so that the item in the pocket can be viewed and manipulated from the second outer surface. 
     
     
         13 ) The method of  claim 10 , including forming the first inner surface to include one or more slits for holding one or more cards. 
     
     
         14 ) The method of  claim 10 , including forming the second inner surface to include one or more slits for holding one or more cards. 
     
     
         15 ) The method of  claim 13 , including forming the first inner surface to include one or more holders for holding one or more items. 
     
     
         16 ) The method of  claim 14 , including forming the second inner surface to include one or more holders for holding one or more items. 
     
     
         17 ) The method of  claim 10 , including attaching one or more straps to the carrying case. 
     
     
         18 ) The method of  claim 17 , including forming the one or more straps to include an adjustment feature for adjusting the length of the one or more straps. 
     
     
         19 ) (canceled) 
     
     
         20 ) (canceled) 
     
     
         21 ) The method of  claim 10 , including locating one or more components that include one or more solar panels onto the carrying case. 
     
     
         22 ) The method of  claim 21 , including locating the one or more solar panels so that they provide electricity to a charger within the carrying case. 
     
     
         23 ) The method of  claim 10 , including forming at least a portion of the carrying case from a lightweight material resistant to marring, scratching, fading, nicking, puncturing, ripping, tearing, stretching, or any combination thereof. 
     
     
         24 ) The method of  claim 23 , wherein the lightweight material is RFID blocking. 
     
     
         25 ) The method of  claim 24 , wherein the lightweight material is a polyester webbing. 
     
     
         26 ) The method of  claim 10 , including forming the first portion and at least a portion of the second portion from a polyester material includes a TPU coating. 
     
     
         27 ) The method of  claim 10 , including forming the outer surface of the first portion, second portion, or both to include one or more lights. 
     
     
         28 ) The method of  claim 10 , including forming the outer surface of the first portion, second portion, or both to include one or more reflectors. 
     
     
         29 ) The method of  claim 10 , including forming the outer surface of the first portion, second portion, or both to include one or more mirrors. 
     
     
         30 ) The method of  claim 10 , including forming at least the first portion to include a means for cooling the carrying case, heating the carrying case, or both. 
     
     
         31 ) The method of  claim 25 , wherein the polyester webbing includes a PVC coating.