Patents Assigned to H2O Audio, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20120255092
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a waterproof case for protecting electronic devices. The waterproof case includes a flexible waterproof bag attached to a rigid lid that can be opened to allow electronic devices to pass into the bag. When closed, the lid forms a watertight seal that protects the inside of the bag from ingress of water. The lid can include a pass-through jack which allows a user to connect an electronic device, such as an audio device, to an output through the lid. The case may also be incorporated into a flexible attachment system, such as an armband or swimbelt. Methods of connecting an electronic device to an electronic output, such as an audio output, through a waterproof case are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: H2O AUDIO, INC.
    Inventors: Ron Wilson, II, Carl Pettersen, Kristian Rauhala, Pete Dirksing, Cory McCluskey, Jim Pena
  • Patent number: 8223997
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a waterproof case for protecting electronic devices. The waterproof case includes a flexible waterproof bag attached to a rigid lid that can be opened to allow electronic devices to pass into the bag. When closed, the lid forms a watertight seal that protects the inside of the bag from ingress of water. The lid can include a pass-through jack which allows a user to connect an electronic device, such as an audio device, to an output through the lid. The case may also be incorporated into a flexible attachment system, such as an armband or swimbelt. Methods of connecting an electronic device to an electronic output, such as an audio output, through a waterproof case are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: H2O Audio, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron Wilson, II, Carl Pettersen, Kristian Rauhala, Pete Dirksing, Cory McCluskey, Jim Pena
  • Patent number: 7755975
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing wireless waterproof audio to a user in an aquatic environment. The systems may include earphones adapted to be waterproof and coupled to a receiver for receiving a wireless signal. The systems may also include a waterproof housing containing a transmitter and adapted to receive an electronic audio device such that the signal generated by the device may be transmitted by the transmitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: H2O Audio, Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Wilhelm Pettersen, Rany Polany, Kari Kristian Rauhala
  • Publication number: 20100006314
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a waterproof case for protecting electronic devices. The waterproof case includes a flexible waterproof bag attached to a rigid lid that can be opened to allow electronic devices to pass into the bag. When closed, the lid forms a watertight seal that protects the inside of the bag from ingress of water. The lid can include a pass-through jack which allows a user to connect an electronic device, such as an audio device, to an output through the lid. The case may also be incorporated into a flexible attachment system, such as an armband or swimbelt. Methods of connecting an electronic device to an electronic output, such as an audio output, through a waterproof case are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: H2O Audio, Inc.
    Inventors: Ron Wilson, II, Carl Pettersen, Kristian Rauhala, Pete Dirksing, Cory McCluskey, Jim Pena
  • Patent number: 7535799
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems for housing an electronic audio device in harsh environments including aquatic and rugged environments. In one embodiment, a system is disclosed for allowing a user to control an audio device having a capacitive touch sensitive control feature from outside of a waterproof housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: H2O Audio, Inc.
    Inventors: Rany Polany, Carl Wilhelm Pettersen, Kari Kristian Rauhala, Stephanie Ann Griffin, Jim Abelardo Pena, Tsui Wai Man Victor, Zhang Zhong Shuang
  • Publication number: 20070280053
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a waterproof audio headset comprising a speaker contained within a submersible waterproof housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Applicant: H2O AUDIO, INC.
    Inventors: Rany Polany, Carl Pettersen, Kari Rauhala, Stephanie Griffin, Jim Pena, Tsui Victor, Zhang Shuang
  • Patent number: 7263032
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: H2O Audio, Inc.
    Inventors: Rany Polany, Carl Wilhelm Pettersen, Kari Kristian Rauhala, Stephanie Ann Griffin, Jim Abelardo Pena