WO2016130876A1

WO2016130876A1 - Carrying case

Info

Publication number: WO2016130876A1
Application number: PCT/US2016/017660
Authority: WO
Inventors: Melanie Cole; Vicky DEROUCHEY
Original assignee: Ugowear, Llc
Priority date: 2015-02-12
Filing date: 2016-02-12
Publication date: 2016-08-18
Also published as: EP3256020B1; EP3256020A1; US20180020791A1; US20180228261A1; US20180228260A1; EP3256020A4

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.

Description

CARRYING CASE

FIELD

{0001} The present teachings relate generally to a carrying case, More specifically, theeachings' herein relate to a carryin case for carrying and protecting items like, for example, currency, passports., makeup, arid candy; electronic devices like, cellular telephones, tablets, cameras, and portable music players; and cards like identificatio cards, credit cards, and business cards.

BACKGROUND

[0002] Most days, a person carries with them various forms- of currency (i.e., coins and paper}, cards like identification cards, credit cards, passports and business cards, lip balm, keys, and electronic devices tike a cellular telephone, a tablet, and a portable music player. While a person may carry these items- and other like- similar items in a purse or backpack, some of the items: may be damaged when the purse or backpack is exposed to water, like if the person is caught in a rainstorm, fo example. Or, if the person is at a pool or beach and the purse or backpack is inadvertently splashed or if the purse or backpack falls into the water, some of the items .may be damaged. Moreover, if the person is caught in. a_. rainstorm, takin a telephone ou t of the purse or backpack may expose the telephone to the rain, which may cause it to malfonctipn. Some attempts have been made to resolve these problems, For example, U.S. Patent number 8,923,938 B2 appears to disclose protective carrying apparatus for a cellular phone and essential _.personal -items; however, the protective carrying apparatus does not appear to be waterproof or able to float, should the apparatus aecidently get wet or fall into water. t would therefore be desirable to provide a carrying ease that is fashionable, waterproof, and can float, it would also be desirable: to provide carrying, case that allows a person to view and/or manipulate an electronic .device, like a cellular telephone or a portable music player, contained in the carrying case without actually taking the electronic device out of the carrying case (e.g., Bluetooth and phone call capability would still be possible within the case). SUMMARY

(0003] The present teachings meet one or more of these needs b proyiding a carrying case that is fashionable, waterproof, and can float.

{0004} Tile present teachings also meet one or more of these needs by providing a carrying case for personal items and. electronic devices that^■■allows a person to view and/or .manipulate an electronic device contained, in the carrying ease without having to actually take the device out of the carrying ease.

{0005} The present teachings provide a carrying case including a first portion having a first inner surface and a first outer surface, and. a second, portion having a second inner surface, a second outer surface, A pocket is 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.

{0006} The present teachings also provide a waterproof carrying ease comprising a first portion, a second portion, and a zipper. The first portion includes a first inner surface, a first outer surface, and a first located between the first inner surface- -and the first outer surface. The second portion includes- a second inner surface, a second outer surface,, and a pocket located between the second inner surface and the second outer surface. The. zipper extends between the first portion and the second portion. An item located in the second pocket can be viewed mid manipulated from a window located on the second outer surface. When the zipper is in a closed position, an inner portion of the carrying ease located between the firs portion and the second portion i kept dry when the carrying case Is exposed t moisture.

BRIEF DESCRIPTIO OF THE DRAWINGS

|0007J FIGS, 1A and IB each illustrate a front view of the outer surface of the first portion of the carrying ease according to the teachings herein;

{0008} FIGS. 2A and 2B each illustrate a front view of the outer surface of the second portion of the carrying case according to the teachings herein;

{0009 J FIG. 2C illustrates front, view of an area of the outer surface of the second portion of the carrying ease according to the teachings herein;

|001OJ FIG. 3 A. illustrates a front view of the inner surface of the first portion of the carrying ease according to the teachings herein; |0011] FIG, 3B illustrates a perspective view of the inner surface of the carrying case according to the teachings herein;

[0012] FIG, 4A illustrates a front view of the inner surface of the second portion of the carrying case according to the teachings herein;

{0013} FIGS. 4B and 4C each illustrate a perspective view of the inner surfaces of the carrying case according to the teachings herein;

}0014| FIGS. 5, 6, and 7 each illustrate side views of the carrying case according to the teachings herein;

{0015} FIGS. 8A, SB, 9 A, 9B, and 10 each illustrate perspective views of the carrying case according to the teachings herein;

{0016} FIG. 1 1 illustrates a front view of the straps according to the teachings herein;

{0017} FIG. 12 illustrates a partial front view of the straps according to the teachings herein; and

{0018} FIG, 13 illustrates front view of the sripper according t the teachings herein;

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

{0019} This Application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/1 15,171. filed on February 12, 2015, the entiret of which is hereby incorporated by reference herein for all. purposes. The explanations and illustrations presented herein are intended to acquaint others skilled in the art with he teachings,; its principles, and its practical application. Those skilled, in the art may adapt and apply the teachings in its numerous .forms,_, as may he best suited to the requirements of a particular use. Accordingly, the speciiic embodiments of the present teachings as set forth are not intended as being exhaustive or limiting of the teachings. The scope of the teachings- should, therefore, be determined not with reference to the descriptio herein, but should instead be deierniioed with reference to the appended claims, along with the fall scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. The disclosures of all articles and references, including patent applications and publications, are incorporated by reference for ail purposes, Other combinations are also possible as will be gleaned from the following claims, which are also hereby incorporated by reference into this written description.

{0020} The teachings herein provide a carrying case. The carrying case ma be a parse, a wristlet, a clutch, a messenger bag, a medicine bag, a spots bag, a. backpack, a fann pack, the like, or a combination' thereof. The carrying case can be configured to be held in a user's band; wom. around a user's wrist; worn, over and/or around a user's neck, torso and/or shoulder; han from hanger, a chair, or a door knob; or a combination thereof. In other words, the carrying case can be any bag, container, apparatus and or or device tor carrying and/or protecting one or more items like makeup, candy, currency;, keys, key fobs, a checkbook, a passport, a telephone, tablet computer, a laptop computer, a cellular, telephone and associated chargers, a portable music device, a camera, an electronic device, pens, pencils, markers, pictures, rohTors, coupons, pepper spray, electronic cigarettes, firearms, medicine, tools, epi pens, food, the like, or a combination thereof. The carrying case may be water .resistant or water proof. The carrying case may be water resistant or water proof so that the one or more items in the carrying case remain dry when the carrying case is subjected and/or exposed to water or moisture. The carrying case may float The carrying_, case may be fabricated from one or more materials thai may include RFID blocking products to block electromagnetic energy needed to power and commanicate with RFID ^'items located in the carrying case like passports, credit cards, enhanced drivers licenses, the like, or a combination thereof The carrying ease ma include a first portion and an opposing second portion.

{0021} The first portion may cooperate with the second portion to form the carrying case. The first portion may be selectively opened, moved and/or separated from the second portion so that one or more items, persona! items, electronics, foods, the like, or a combination thereof can be placed into the carrying^' ease or removed from the carrying, case. The first portio may be fabricated from a single materia! or component, or may be fabricated from two or more materials and/or components. The first portion may be fabricated from any suitable material like, for example leather, cloth, nylon, fabric, suede, metal, plastic, polyester, a polyester webbing with a TPU or PVC coating, thermoplastic polynrethane, polyurethane, one or more natural materials, one or more synthetic materials, the like, or a combination thereof The first portion may be fabricated from a BioThane® materia!, a NIKE® FPU materia! with a woven backing, the like, or a combination thereof Preferably, the first portion is fabricated from a material thai is at least water resistant, but preferably waterproof. At least a portion, of the first, portion may be flexible so that, the first portion ca at least partially stretch. That is, the first portion may at least locally stretch when a larger item or a plurality of items are placed into the carrying ease. At least a portion of the first portion ma be rigid so that the first portion does not stretch. The first portion may be fabricated from a material that is lightweight and may b resistant to marring, scratching, fading, nicking, puncturing, ripping, tearing, stretching, d e like, or a combination thereof- The first portion may include, or ma be fabricated from, one or m r materials or components Including RF1D blocking products. The first portion may include, or may be fabricated from_., one or more materials or components- thai are or include solar panels so that a electronic device, a battery, or both, within the. carrying case can be charged.. The first, portion may include a means for coolin and/or heating the pack (e.g., a means to prevent any electronics located therein from becoming too cold or too hot). The first portion may include an outer surface, an opposing inner surface, and a plurality of edges around a circumference thereof. A. cross-section of the first portion may resemble a U-shape. In other words, the first portion may include planar outer and inner surfaces, and edges extending around a circumference there, of that extend generally perpendicular to the planar outer and inner surfaces. One or more of the edges may be rigid, or at least partiall flexible. One or more of the edges ma include accordion-type features and/or geometry so that th carrying- case can expand and/o -adapt when large and/or mul tiple item s are placed into the carrying case,

10022 J The outer surface of the first portion may include one or more hooks, snaps, buttons, loops, or other like similar devices for attaching items and/or accessories to the carrying case. One or more lights, reflectors, mirrors, logos-,_, or a combination thereof may be attached o connected to the outer surface of the first portion. The outer surface of the first portion may include one o more rings. The one or more rings may be connected to the outer -surface of the first portion via -one or more reinforcements. One or more straps may be connected to the outer surface, to the one or more rings, or both so that a. wearer can hang, manipulate, wear, hold, and/or handle the carrying case. The outer surface of the firs portion ma include one or more windows providing visual access into the carrying case, into one or more pockets -or areas located, between, the outer and inner surfaces of the first portion., or both.

[0023} The one o more windows may function to provide user with the abilit to view and/or manipulate an electronic device such as a cellular telephone- or a portable music player located within the carrying case, the first portion pocket, or both. The- one or more windows may function to provide a user with the ability to view and manipulate an item in the carrying case without opening the carrying case and without removing the item from the carrying ease. The one or more windows may functio to provide a user with the ability to view and manipulate an item in the carrying ease during conditions that may be less than ideal for manipulating the item (i.e., viewing or manipulating a cellular telephone or portable tmi&ic player■during a ram storm. or while swimming, for example). The one or more windows may be fabricated from a thermoplastic polyureihane (T.PU) material or other like suitable transparent or at least partially transparent material. ^'The outer surface of the first portion may include one or more colors, patterns, figures, grains, textures, logos, designs, patches, the. like, or a combination thereof. The outer surface of the first portion may be fabricated .from, the same material as the other parts of the carrying case, or may be fabricated from a different material.

£0(124] The inner surface of the first portion may include one or more slots or features for receiving, retaining, holding, and/or protectin one or more cards, like credit or debit cards, identification cards, .medical, ears, calling cards, insurance cards, transit cards,, business cards, proximity cards, a driver's license, a social security card, gift cards, the like or a combination thereof. The one or more slots or features may be or may include one or more cutouts o slits in the inner surface of the first portion; may be or may include one or more transparent card holders attached, or connected to the inner surface; or may be any other suitable ieature(s for holding one or more cards. The inner surface may includ one or more holders for receiving, retaining, holding, and/or protecting one or more items like gum, candy, lip balm, lipstick, pepper spray, pens, hand sanitizer, memory sticks, the like, or a, combination thereof. The one or more holders may be or ma include an elastic band, a pocket with or without a bottom; a strap; an adjustable strap; art elastic strap; a pouch; a bag; the like, or a combination thereof. The one or more holders may be fabricated from polyester, polyester elastic, the like, or a combination thereof. The inner surface may also include one or more hooks, ops, latches, attachments, or other features or devices for hanging, securing, and/or attaching one or more other Items like keys or pendants. The inner surface of the first portion may include one or more mirrors. The inner surface ma include one or more openings, slits, apertures, the like, or a combination thereof providing access to a first portion pocket.

[0025] The first portion pocket may be one or more pockets located between the inner surface of the first portion and the outer surface of the. first portion. The first portion pocket may function to seal, conceal, hold, hide, and/or protect items, personal items, and/or goods. The first portion pocket may function to seal and protect electronic like cellular telephones, tablets, computers, ..calculators, portable music players, cameras, camcorders, the like, or -combination thereof; ^'coins, paper -currency, a checkbook, a passport; foods; knives; conceal and cany hand guns; the like, or a combination thereof. The first portion pocket may include one or .more compartments, dividers, separators, the like or a combination thereof therein so that .items, personal items, goods, electronics, coins, foods, the like, or a. combination thereof can be kepi separate. The first portion pocket may include a closing feature.

|0026] The closing feature for the first poriion pocket ma function to provide selective access to the first portion pocket. The closing feature for the first portion pocket may function to provide selective access to the first portion pocket when the carrying ease is at least partially opened (i.e., when the first portion is at least partially separated from the second, portion). The closing feature for the first portion pocket may be one or more closing features that may restrict or prevent access to the first portion pocket. The closing feature for the first portion pocket may be or may include one or more zippers, buttons, snaps, hook .and. loop fasteners, magnets, flaps, seals, locks, key-locks, combination locks, quick release features, the like, or a combination thereof. The closing feature for the first portion pocket may be a #3 waterproof zipper. The closing feature tor the first portion pocket may be- iabricated from one or more materials that may be water resistant or water proof so that the items in the first portion pocket can be kept dry when the carrying case is exposed to moisture or water. The closing feature for the first portion pocke ma be iabricated from one or more materials that may be water resistant or water proof so that when the closing feature is closed, the items in the first portion pocket can be kept dry when the carrying ease is exposed to moisture or water regardless if the carrying case is opened, or closed.

{0027j The second portion may cooperate wit the first portion to form the carrying case. The. second portion may be selectively opened, moved and/or separated from the first portion so that one or more items, personal items, electronics, foods, the like, or a combination thereof can be placed int the carrying case r removed from the carrying case. The second portion may be fabricated from a single materia! or component, or ma be rubricated from two or more materials and/or components. The second portion may be fabricated from any suitable material like, tor example, leather, cloth, nylon, fabric, suede, metal, plastic, polyester, a polyester webbing with a TPU or PVC coating, thermoplastic polyurethane, polyurethane, one or more natural materials, one or more synthetic materials, the like, or a combination thereof The second portion may be fabricated from a BioThane® material, a HIKE® TPU materia! with a woven backing, the like* or a combination thereof Preferably, the second portion is fabricated from a material that is at least partially water resistant, but preferably waterproof. At least a portion of the second portion may b flexible so thai the second portion can at least partially stretch. That is, the second portion may at least locally stretch when a larger item or a plurality of items ar placed into the carrying ease. At least a portion of the second portion may be rigid so that the second portion does not -stretch. The second portion may be fabricated irom a material that is lightweight and ma be resistant to marring, scratching, .fading, nicking, puncturing, ripping, tearing, stretching, the like, or a combination thereof The second portion may include or may be fabricated from one or more materials or components that Include R 1D blocking products. The second portion may include or may be fabricated from one or more materials or components that include or are solar panels so that an electronic device, a battery, or both within the carrying case can be charged. The second portion may include an outer surface, a opposing inner surface, and a plurality of edges around a circumference thereof A cross-section of the second portion may resemble a 0 -shape. In. other words, the second portion may include planar outer and inner surfaces, and edges extending around, a circumference: there of that extend generally perpendicular to the. planar outer and inner surfaces. One or more of the edges may be rigid, or at least partiall y flex ible. One or more of the edges may inc lude accord ion -type features and/or geometr so thai the carrying ease can expand and/or adapt when larger and/or multiple items are placed within the carrying case,

{10281 The outer surface of the second portion may include one or more hooks, snaps, buttons, loops, or other like similar devices for attaching items and/or accessories to the carrying ease. One or more lights, reflectors, mirrors, logos, or a combination thereof may be attached or connected to the outer surface of the second portion. The outer surface of the second portion may include one or more rings. The one or more rings may be connected to the outer surface of the second portio via one r more reinforcements. One or more straps ma be connected to the outer surface, to the one or more rings, or both so that a user or wear can hang, manipulate, wear, hold, and/or handle the carrying case. The outer surface of the second portion may include one or more windows providing visual access into the carryin case, into one or more pockets o areas located between the outer and inner surfaces of the second portion,, or both. The one or more windows may function to provide a user with the ability to view and manipulate an electronic device such as a cellular telephone or a portable music player located within the carrying case, the second portion pocket, or both. The one or more windows may function to provide a user with die ability to view and .manipulate, an item in. the carrying case without openin the carrying case, ^'the one or more windows may function to provide a user with the ability to view and manipulate an item in the carrying ease during conditions that, may be less than idea! for manipulating th item (i.e., viewing or -manipulating a ^'cellular telephone or portable music pool during a rain storm or while swimming, fo example). The outer ..surface of the second portion may include one or more colors, patterns, .figures, grains, textures, logos, designs, patches, the like, or a. combination thereof. The outer surface of the second portion may he iabricated from the same material as the other parts of the carrying case, or may he fabrieated from a different material

[00291 The: one or more windows may function to provide visual, access into the carrying case, a pocket or area located between the outer and inner surfaces of the second portion, or both. The one or more windows m ay cover an entire portion of the outer surface of the second portion, or a portion thereof. The- one or more windows may^' e fabricated from a clear, transparent, or at least partially transparent material, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPtJ) material, or a conciliation thereof. The one or more windows may form a water-tight seal with the outer surface of the second, portion and/or with the carrying case so that moisture and/or water is restricted or prevented from entering the second portion pocket or the inside of the carrying case. The one or more windows may function to provide a user with the ability to view and manipulate an item like a cellular telephone or a portable music playe located within the carrying case, the second portion pocket, or both. The one or more windows may function t provide a user with the ability to view and manipulate an item in the carrying case without opening the carrying case. The one o more windows may function to provide a user with the ability to view and manipulate an item in the carrying case during conditions that may be less than ideal for manipulating the item (i.e., viewin or manipulating. a cellular telephone or portable music -pool during a rain storm or while swimming, for example). The one or more windows, the first portion, the second portion, or a combination thereof may include one or more openings so that a charging cable, head phones, the like, or combination thereof can extend out of the carrying case, while still maintaining a water resistant or water proof carrying case design, hi this regard,. ne or more bushing or seals may complement the one or more openings s that a wire or cord can extend into the carrying case, while maintaining a waterproof or water resistant design. 10030} The inner surface of the second portion ma include one or more slots or features for receiving, retaining, holding, and/or protecting one or more cards, like credit or debit cards, identification cards, medical cars, calling cards, insurance cards, transit cards, business cards, gift cards, a driver's license, a. social security card, the like, or a combination thereof. The one or more slots or features may be or m y include one or more cutouts or sl its in the inner surfac of the second portion, one or more transparent card holders attached, to die inner surface, or any other suitable feature(s) for holding one or more cards. The one or more holders may be fabricated from polyester, polyester elastic, the like, or a combinatio thereof. The inner surface of the second ponio may include one or more holders for receiving, holding, retaining, and/or protecting one or more items like gum, candy, lip balm, lipstick, pepper spray, pens, hand sanitizer, memory sticks, keys and or key fobs, garage door openers., the like, o a -combination, thereof. The one or more holders may he or may include a band, a. pocket with or without a bottom; a strap: an adjustable strap; an elastic band or strap, a bag, a container, the like, o a combination thereof. The inner surface of the second portion, may include one or more mirrors. The inner surface of the second portion may include one or more hooks, loops, latches, or other devices for hanging, securing, and/or attaching one or more other items like keys or pendants. The inner surface of the second portion may include one or more openings, slits, apertures, the like, or a. combination thereof providing access to a second portion pocket.

[0033] The second portion pocket may be a one or more pockets located between the inner surface of the second portion and the outer surface of the second portion. The second portion pocket may be similar to the first portion pocket. The second portion pocket may function to seal, conceal, hide, hold, and/or protect items, personal items, and/or goods. The second portion pocket ma function to seal and protect electronics like cellular telephones, tablets., computers, calculators, portable music players, cameras, camcorders, the like or a combination thereof; coins, paper -currency, a checkbook, a passport; foods; knives; hand guns; the like, or a combination thereof The second portion pocket may include one or more compartments, dividers, separators, the like or a combination thereof therein so thai items, -personal items, goods, electronics, coins, foods, the like, or a combination thereof can be kept separate. The second portion pocket may include a closing feature.

{0032] The closing -feature for the second portion pocket ma be may function to provide selective access to the second portion pocket. The closing feature for the second portion pocket may be ma function to provide selective access to the second portion pocket when the ^'carrying case is at least partially opened (i.e., when the first portion is at least parti ally separated from the second portion). The closing feature for the second portion pocket may be one o more closing features that may restrict or prevent access to the second portion pocket The closing feature tor the second portion pocket may be or may include one or more rippers, buttons, snaps, hook and loo fasteners, magnets, flaps, seals, locks, key-locks, combination locks, the like, or a. combination thereof. The closing feature for the second portion pocket may be a #3 waterproof zipper. The closing feature for the second portion pocket may he fabricated from one or more materials that may be water resistant or water proof so that the items in the second portion pocket can be kept dry when the canning case is exposed to moisture or water. The closing feature for the second portion pocket may be fabricated from one or more materials that may be water resistant or water proof so that when the closing feature is closed, the items in the second portion pocket can be kept dry when the carrying case is exposed to moisture or water regardless if the carrying ease is opened or closed,

f9033| One or more spaces or areas may be located between the inner surfaces of the first and second portions of the carrying case. The one or more spaces may function to receive, hold, retain and/or protect one or more items placed in the carrying case like notebooks, note pads* pens, batteries, knives, screwdrivers, knives, gum, candy, lip balm, lipstick, pepper spray, hand sanitlzer, memory sticks, keys, key fobs, garage door openers, cards, currency, the like, or a combination thereof,

[0034] The zipper may function to provide and/or restrict access into the carrying case. The zipper may be one or more zippers, sealing devices, locking devices, or a combination thereof The. zipper may extend along one or more edges of the carrying ease, along two or more edges o the carrying case* preferably three or more edges of the carrying case, or eve all of the edges of the carrying case. The ¾ipper may extend at least partially along one or more edges. The zipper may be a T-zip zipper. The zipper may be a TIZIP© waterproof zipper available .from Titex GmbH, Germany. The zipper may provide for the first portion to be at least partially separated from or moved away from the second portion, or vice versa. The zipper may be any form, size, or style. The zipper may be or any color, design, pattern, texture, o a combination thereof. For example, the zipper teeth may be bright gree in color providing a signature look for the carrying ease. The zipper may be attached to the first and second portions by sewing, stitching, gluing. rivets, ^'the like, or a combination thereof,. The zipper ma form a water resistant or a waterproof seal .so that when the zipper is closed, the. inner portiom if the carrying case, the inner surfaces -of the carrying case, and hems located within the carrying case are protected .from water and/or moisture.

jilil35| One or more hooks, rings, or features may extend from the carrying case for attaching one or more straps, bands, hooks, attachments, the like or a combination thereof to the carrying case. The one or more rings may he formed from the same material as the first and second portions, or from a different material. The one or more rings may be fabricated from a metal like aluminum, brass, or steel The one or more rings may be fabricated from brass with smoke color anodizing. The one or more rings may be attached to one or more of the outer surfaces, the inner surfaces, the first portion, the second portion, or a combination thereof The one or more rings may be attached to the carrying_, case with reinforcing portions for adding strength to the rings, the carrying case, or both. The one or more rings may be any color, pattern, size, shape, or style. For example, the rings may he the same color as the carrying, case, or the rings may he a different color. The rings: may be circular, oval, square, or^' even triangular shaped,

|0036] The one or m m straps .my function to provide a user with the ability to wear, handle, manipulate, and/or hang the carrying case. The one or more straps may be any length so that a user can wear the carrying esse over a shoulder, across a shoulder, around a torso, around a waste, around a wrist, or a combination thereof. The. one or more straps may include an adjustment device so that the length or size of the strap can he adjusted. The oae or more straps may he fabricated from any suitable materia! like, for example leather, cl th;, nylon, fabric, suede, metal, plastic, polyester, polyester webbing with a TPU or FVC coating, thermoplastic polyurethane, polyurethane, one or more natural materials, one or more synthetic materials, the like, or combination thereof The one or more straps may be fabricated from a BioThane® materia!, a NIKE® TPU material with woven hacking, the like, or a combination thereof The one or more straps ma include or may be fabricated from one or more materials or components that include or are solar panels so that a electronic device, a batters', or both within the carrying ease can be charged. The one or more straps may be any color, shape, and pattern. For example, the one or more straps may be bright green to provide a distinctive look for the carrying case. The one or more straps may include one or .more attachments. (0037) The oae or more attachments may fanc&on to attach the one or more straps to the carrying case. The one or more attachments ma function to attach the one or more straps to the one or more rings of the carrying ease, the inner surfaces, the outer surfaces, the first portion, the second portion, or a combination thereof. The one or more attachments may function to provide removable connectio with .the carryin device. The one or more attachments ma he integrally formed with the. one or more straps, or may be mechanically attached thereto. The one or more attachments may be swivel hooks that may swivel and/or spin. The one or .more attachments may be fabricated fro metal, brass, aluminum, or steel, ^'The one or more attachments may be fabricated from brass with smoke color anodizing.

[0038] Figures 1A and IB illustrate the carrying case 20, The earning case 20 includes a first portion 22 and an opposing second portion 24 (Figures 2A and 2B). The first portio 22 includes an outer surface 34. A zipper 26 extends between the first and second portions 22, 24 so that the carrying case 20 can be selectively opened to expose the inner surfaces of the carrying case 2-0 and. the items contained therein. Tile zipper 26 can also he selectively closed to protect the items placed into the carrying case 20. The zipper 26 includes a handle 28 for easier manipulation of the zipper 26 .tor opening and closing the carrying case 20, Rings 30 are secured to the first portion 22, the second portion 24, or both via reinforcements 32 so that one or more straps 76, 76' (Figures 2C and. 8Α-Ϊ0) can be attached to_. the carrying case 20 to hang, carry, manipulate, .and/or handle the eanying case 20,

(0039] Figures 2A, 2B, and 2C illustrate the second potio 24 of the carrying case 10. The second portion 24 includes an -outer surface 36 with a window 38 for viewing one or oiore items 40 located within a second portion pocket 68, The carrying ease 20 includes one or more straps 76, 76' connected to one or more of the rings 30 via attachments 74.

(0(M0) Figures 3 A and 3B illustrate an inner surface 42 the first portion 22. The inner surface 42 include one or more slots 44 for holding one or mo cards 46; one or more holders 48 for holding one or more items 50; and an opening 52 providing access to a first portion pocket 54 located between the inner surface 42 and the outer surface 34 of the first portion 22. A closing feature 56 can be selectively opened to access through the opening 52 the first portion pocket 54 and/or the contents contained in the first portion pocket 54, The: closing feature 56 can also be selectively closed to restrict and/or prevent access through the opening 52 to the first portion pocket 54 and/or the contents contained in the first portion pocket 54, 10041} Figures 4A, 4¾ and. 4C illustrate an inner surface 58 of the second portion 24, The inner surface 58 includes one or more .sl ts 60 for holding one or more cards 46; one or .more holders 64 for holding one or more .items 50'; and an opening 66 providing access to the second portion pocket 68 located between the inner soriace 58 and the outer surface 36 of the second portion 26. A closing feature 70 can he selectively opened to access through the opening 66 the second portion pocket. 68 and/or the one or more items 40 located in the second portion pocket 68. The closing feature 70 can be selectively closed, to restrict and/or prevent access through the opening 66 to the second portion pocket 68 and/or to the one or more items 40 located therein. The one or more items 40 can viewed and or manipulated through the window 38 of the outer surface 36 of the second portion 24 while the carrying case 20 is in a open position (i.e., FIGS . 3B, 4B, 4C), a. closed position (i.e.. FIGS. 2B, 8A, 9A), or both. A space 72 located between the inner surfaces 42, 58 of the first and second portions 22, 24, respectively can be used to hold other items that are not specifically illustrated.

{0042} Figures 5, 6, and 7 illustrate various side views- of the carrying case 20, showing the zipper .26 and the strap.76, 76\

[0043] Figures. 8A and 8B illustrate the carrying case 20 ready t he worn around the shoulder of wearer. The length of the straps 76, 76' is adjustable via an adjustment device 78. A shorter strap 76 ^s can. provide for the carrying case 20 to he worn around the wrist of the wearer.

0044] Figure 9A illustrates the carrying case 20 worn across the torso and shoulde of wearer with the outer surface 36 of the .second portion 24 .facing away from the wearer.

{0045} Figure 9B illustrates the carrying case 20 worn across the torso and shoulder of a wearer with the outer surface 34 of the first portion 22 facing away from the wearer.

{0046] Figure 10 illustrates the carrying ease 20 worn around the waist of wearer with the outer surface 36 of the second portio 24 facing away from the wearer.

{0047} Figure 1 1 illustrates the straps 76, 76' including the attachments 74 for attaching the straps 76, 76' to the rings 30 on the carrying case 20. An adjustment device 78 provides for the length of the strap 76, 76'^' to be adjusted longer or shorter so that a wearer can comfortably use, hang, manipulate, and/or handle the carrying ease 20.

[0048] Figure 12 illustrates a partial view of attachments 74 connected to strap 76, 76'.

{0049] Figure 13: illustrates a partial view of the zipper 26. {0050] Listing ofReference Numerals

10051 J 20 carrying case

[0052] 22 first portion

[0053] 24 second portion

{0054] 26 zipper

{0055j 28 zipper handle

{0056] 30 rings

[00571 32 reinforcements

[0058] 34 outer sur face of first portion 22

{0059] 36 outer surface of second portion 24

(0060] 38 window

[0061| 40 item

[0062| 42 inner surface of first portion 22

[0063] 44 slot

{0064] 46 card

{0065] 48 holder

[0066J 50 item

[0067] 50' item

[0068] 52 opening

[0069] 54 first portion pocket between outer surface 34 and inner surface 42

[0070] 56 closing featur

[0071] 58 inner surface of second portion 24

[0072] 60 slot

[0073] 64 holder

{0074] 6.6 opening

[0075] 68 second portion pocket between outer surface 36 and inner surface 58

[0076] 7Θ closing feature

{0077] 72 space between first portion 22 and second portion 24

{0078] 74 attachment

(0079] 76 snap

[0080] 76^* strap |Θ081] 78 adjustment device- 0082} Any numerical values recited herein include all values from the lower value to the tipper value -in increments of one unit provided that there-, is a separation of at least 2 units beiween any lower value and any higher value. As .an example, if it i staled that the amount of a component or a value of process variable^' such as, for example, temperature^, pressure, time and the like is, for example, from 1 to 90, preferably from- 30 to 80, more preferably from 30 to 70, it is intended that values such as 15 to 85, 22 to 68, 43 to 5.1, 30 to 32 etc. are expressly enumerated, in this specification. For values, which are less than one, one unit is considered to be 0.0001, 0.001, 0.01 or 0.1 as appropriate. These are only examples, of what is specifically intended and all possible combinations of numerical values between the lowest value and the highest value enumerated are to be considered to be expressly stated in this application in similar manner.

}0083} Unless otherwise stated, all ranges include both eodpoinis and all numbers between the endpoinis. The use of "about" or "approximately^* in connection with a range applies to both ends of the range. Thus, "about 20 to 30" is intended, to cover "about 20 to about 30", inclusive of at least the specified endpomts.

{0084} The term "consisting essentially of to describe a combination shall include the elements_* ingredients, components or steps identified, and such other elements ingredients, components or steps that do not materially affect the basic and novel characteristics of the combination. The use of the terms "comprising" or "including" to describe combinations of elements, ingredients, components or steps herein also contemplates embodiments that consist essential ly of the elements, ingredients, components or steps. By use of the terra "may ^'5 herein, it is intended that any described attributes that "may" be included are optional.

|0O85J Plural elements, ingredients, components or steps can be provided by a single integrated element, .ingredient, component or step. Alternatively, a single integrated element, ingredient, component or step might be divided into separate plural elements, ingredients, components or steps. The disclosure of "a" or "one" to describe a element, ingredient, component or step is not intended to foreclose additional ^'elements, ingredients, components or steps_* 10086} The omission in the following claims of any aspeci of subject matter that is disclosed her in is not a disclaimer of such subject matter, nor should it be regarded that the i n ventors did not consider such subject matter to be part of the disclosed inventive subject .matter.

Claims

1) A carrying case, comprising;

a first portion including a first inner surface, a. first, outer surface, and a first pocket located between the first inner surface and the first oute surface^*

a second portion including a second inner surface, a second outer surface, and a second, pocket located between the second inner surface and the second outer surface; and

a zipper extending between the first portion and the second portion,

wherein an item located in the second pocket can be viewed and manipulated from, a window located on the second outer surface,

wherein the first pocket includes a second zipper and when the second zipper is m a closed position, the first pocket is kept dry when the carrying ease is exposed to moisture regardles if the zipper extending between the firs portion and the second portion is in the closed position, and

wherein when the zipper is in a closed position, the first inner surface and the second inner surface are kept dry when the carry ing ease i s exposed to moisture regardless if the. second zipper is in the closed position,

2) The carrying case of Claim 1 , wherein the second pocket includes a flap and when the flap is in a closed position, the second, pocket is kept dry when the carrying case is exposed, to moisture regardless if the zipper extending between the first portion and the second portion i in the dosed position,

3) The carrying case, of any of the preceding Claims, wherein the first inner su face, the second inner surface, or bot includes one or more slits for holding one or more cards.

4) The carrying case of any of the preceding Claims, wherein the first inner surface, the second Inner surface, or both includes one or more holders for holding one or more items,

5) The carrying case of any one of Claims 1-2, wherein, the first inner surface and the second inner surface each include one or more slits for holding one or more cards. 6) The carrying case of any of the preceding Claims, wherein the carrying case floats.

7) The carrying case of any of the precedin g Claims, wherein the carrying case includes one or more straps.

8) The carrying case of Claim 7, wherein the one or more straps include an adjustment feature for adjusting a length of the one or more straps.

9) A carrying case, comprising;

a first portion including a first inner surface, a first outer surface, and a first pocket located between the first inner surface .and the first outer surface:

a second portion including a second inner surface, a second outer surface, and a second ^•pocket located between the second inner surface and the second outer surface; and

a zipper extending between the first portion and the second portion,

wherein an item located in the second pocket can be viewed .and manipulated from a window located on the second outer surface,

wherein the first pocket includes a second zipper and when the second zipper is in a closed position, the first pocket is. kept dry when the carrying case is exposed to moisture regardless if the _: zipper extending between the first portion and the second portion is in the closed position,

wherein the second pocket includes a. flap and when the second zipper i m a closed position.,_, the second pocket is kepi dry when the carrying ease s exposed to moisture regardless if the zipper extending between the first portion and the second portion is i the closed position, wherein the .first inner surface and the second inner surface" each include one or more slits for holding one or more cards,

wherein the first inner surface and the second inner surface each include one or more holders for holding one or more items.

wherein the second outer surface includes two hooks for attaching one or more adjustable straps to the carrying case; wherein when the zipper is in a closed position, the first inner surface and. the second inner surface are kept dr when the «arry.bg ease is exposed to rnoj stare regardless if the second zippe is in the closed ositi ;

wherein the carrying ease floats,

10) A carrying case, comprising:

a first portio including a first inner surface and a first outer surface;

a second portion including a second inner surface, a second outer surface, and a pocket located between the second inner surface and the second, outer surface_*

wherein an item located in the pocket can be viewed and manipulated from the second outer surface, and

wherein the carrying case includes a first zipper that, is moveable between an. open positio and a closed position, and when the first zipper is in the closed position, the first inner surface and the second inner surface are kept dry when the carrying ease is exposed to moisture.

1 1) The carrying case of Claim 1 , wherein the pocket incl udes a second zipper and wh en the second, zipper is in a closed position, the pocket is kept dry when the carrying case is exposed to moisture regardless if the first zipper is i the closed position.

12) The carrying case of any one of Claims 10- 11, wherein the second outer surface includes a window so that the item in die pocket can be viewed and manipulated from the second outer surface,

13} The carrying ease of an one of Claims 10-12, wherein the first inner surface includes one or more slits for holding one or more cards.

14) The carrying case of any one of Claims 10-13, wherein the second inner surface includes one or more slits for holding one or more cards.

15} The carrying- case of any one of Claims 10-14, wherein, the first inne surface includes one or more holders for holding one or more items. 16) The carrying case of any one of Claims 10- 15, wherein the second inner surface includes one or more holders for holding one or more items.

17) The carrying case of any one of Claims 10- 16, wherein one or more strap are attached to the carrying ease.

18} The carrying case of Claim 17, wherein the one or more straps include an adjustment feature for adjusting the length of the one or more straps.

.1 ) The carrying case of any one of Claims 10-18, wherein the carrying ease floats.

20) The carrying ease of an one of Claims 10-19, wherein the carrying ease is waterproof.