Patents Assigned to H2O Audio, Inc.
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Publication number: 20120255092Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: H2O AUDIO, INC.Inventors: Ron Wilson, II, Carl Pettersen, Kristian Rauhala, Pete Dirksing, Cory McCluskey, Jim Pena
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Patent number: 8223997Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 6, 2008Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: H2O Audio, Inc.Inventors: Ron Wilson, II, Carl Pettersen, Kristian Rauhala, Pete Dirksing, Cory McCluskey, Jim Pena
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Patent number: 7755975Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 6, 2005Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: H2O Audio, Inc.Inventors: Carl Wilhelm Pettersen, Rany Polany, Kari Kristian Rauhala
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Publication number: 20100006314Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2008Publication date: January 14, 2010Applicant: H2O Audio, Inc.Inventors: Ron Wilson, II, Carl Pettersen, Kristian Rauhala, Pete Dirksing, Cory McCluskey, Jim Pena
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Patent number: 7535799Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 8, 2006Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20070280053Abstract: Disclosed herein is a waterproof audio headset comprising a speaker contained within a submersible waterproof housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2007Publication date: December 6, 2007Applicant: H2O AUDIO, INC.Inventors: Rany Polany, Carl Pettersen, Kari Rauhala, Stephanie Griffin, Jim Pena, Tsui Victor, Zhang Shuang
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Patent number: 7263032Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 6, 2004Date of Patent: August 28, 2007Assignee: H2O Audio, Inc.Inventors: Rany Polany, Carl Wilhelm Pettersen, Kari Kristian Rauhala, Stephanie Ann Griffin, Jim Abelardo Pena