Communications – electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices – Underwater system
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-28
2007-08-28
Pihulic, Dan (Department: 3662)
Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices
Underwater system
Reexamination Certificate
active
10959894
ABSTRACT:
A submersible, waterproof enclosure for a portable audio device is disclosed. Also disclosed is a removable lid allowing for the inserting and removing of the device from the enclosure. The disclosure further provides a connector system and an audio communication link connecting the housing to a device capable of generating sound, and to a device capable of producing sound while being submerged in an aquatic environment. Also disclosed are headsets containing at least one speaker within a waterproof enclosure. The speakers may be positioned in or near the ear canal, and attached to the ear or to the user's equipment. The headsets may further comprise devices for controlling power and fidelity. The disclosed invention provides an affordable, easy to use and flexible appliance for utilizing an audio device while being submerged into an aquatic environment.
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Griffin Stephanie Ann
Pena Jim Abelardo
Pettersen Carl Wilhelm
Polany Rany
Rauhala Kari Kristian
H2O Audio, Inc.
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Pihulic Dan
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