Abstract: A sterilization system and method for sterilizing an oral appliance is disclosed. As part of the system, a sterilization case is provided, which includes a case body, a rechargeable battery, and at least one ultraviolet light. The case body includes a top portion and a bottom portion movably connected to one another, and the case body is sized and shaped to house the oral appliance. The at least one ultraviolet light is mounted in the case body, is powered by the rechargeable battery, and, in use, sterilizes the oral appliance.

Abstract: A protection system for portable electronic devices may include a first impact absorbing panel, a second impact absorbing panel, and multiple spacers adapted to hold the panels apart to accommodate the thickness of a portable electronic device inserted between the panels. The system may include a first rigid shell having multiple attachment slots around its periphery, a first impact absorbing material on the inner side of the first shell, a second rigid shell having multiple attachment slots around its periphery, a second impact absorbing material on the inner side of the second shell, multiple spacers adapted to attach to the shells at the attachment slots, wherein the spacers hold the panels apart with their inner sides facing each other, thereby forming a protected space for the portable electronic devices between the shells and spacers.

Abstract: A protection system for portable electronic devices may include a first impact absorbing panel, a second impact absorbing panel, and multiple spacers adapted to hold the panels apart to accommodate the thickness of a portable electronic device inserted between the panels. The system may include a first rigid shell having multiple attachment slots around its periphery, a first impact absorbing material on the inner side of the first shell, a second rigid shell having multiple attachment slots around its periphery, a second impact absorbing material on the inner side of the second shell, multiple spacers adapted to attach to the shells at the attachment slots, wherein the spacers hold the panels apart with their inner sides facing each other, thereby forming a protected space for the portable electronic devices between the shells and spacers.

Abstract: A protection system for portable electronic devices may include a first impact absorbing panel, a second impact absorbing panel, and multiple spacers adapted to hold the panels apart to accommodate the thickness of a portable electronic device inserted between the panels. The system may include a first rigid shell having multiple attachment slots around its periphery, a first impact absorbing material on the inner side of the first shell, a second rigid shell having multiple attachment slots around its periphery, a second impact absorbing material on the inner side of the second shell, multiple spacers adapted to attach to the shells at the attachment slots, wherein the spacers hold the panels apart with their inner sides facing each other, thereby forming a protected space for the portable electronic devices between the shells and spacers.

Abstract: A briefcase has a body with a unitary, open frame construction having an interior space and panels that removably attach to body to complete the exterior of the briefcase. The panels provide a selective decorative appearance to the briefcase and may also provide functional elements to the briefcase.

Abstract: An improved enclosure device for protecting electronic equipment is disclosed. The enclosure device may include an adapter plate for attaching the electronic equipment to the enclosure device. The adapter plate is preferably configured to prevent damage to the electronic equipment when mounting the enclosure device to a generally vertical support. The enclosure device may include one or more inserts having an opening and a slit for receiving a cable so that the cable can be passed through the enclosure device. The insert preferably seals against the cable so that a barrier to water is created. As such, the electronic equipment may be protected from rain.

Abstract: A transparent display case system that includes transparent hinges and a transparent case body. The case body is rotatable along an axis which is in alignment with the hinges.

Abstract: A panel for cooperating with a case and a mobile electronic device for displaying a presentation. The case encloses the panel and the mobile device while in a closed position. The panel may perform the function of receiving information from the mobile device and presenting the information on a display of the panel.

Abstract: Cases are disclosed in which insertion and/or removal of an instrument occurs with the case in an upright orientation. Cases have a body with upper access and lower enveloping portions and the body has a sidewall defining a front edge with a first elongated side in the upper access portion, a second elongated side in the upper access portion and extending into the enveloping portion, and a bottom portion extending along the enveloping portion between the first and second sides. The sidewall further defines a back edge and the front/back edges are spaced apart. The body has a back affixed to the sidewall. A cover is releaseably fastened to the sidewall along the elongated sides and fixedly attached along the bottom of the sidewall. The cover is hinged where it will open when the cover is released from the sidewall and the case is upright.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein is a finger loop for use with a portable electronic device case, housing or enclosure. The finger loop is formed by a strip of material such as silicone or rubber that extends away from the rear outer surface of the case, housing, or enclosure, and returns to the rear outer surface of the case, housing, or enclosure thereby forming a loop through which a user can insert at least one, or a plurality of fingers to aid in holding the device. The strip of material may include features to increase friction with the inside surface of the case or with the portable electronic device itself.

Abstract: A transparent display case system that includes transparent hinges and a transparent case body. The case body is rotatable along an axis which is in alignment with the hinges.

Abstract: A bracket for use with a fluid pump in a transfer case of a vehicle comprises a base member and a plurality of support members extending outwardly from the outer periphery of the base member, with each support member comprising at least one wall member. The base member is positioned within a fluid pump cavity of a transfer case housing when installed into the transfer case, where the fluid pump cavity includes a plurality of indent portions for receiving lugs extending from the fluid pump. Each support member is disposed within a separate indent portion with a wall member being positioned between the transfer case housing and a portion of a fluid pump lug received within the respective indent portion such that the wall members at least partially inhibit the respective lug portions from contacting the transfer case housing proximate the indent portions of the fluid pump cavity.

Abstract: The transfer case pump bracket for use with a fluid pump in a transfer case of a vehicle is at least partially received within a pump cavity between the transfer case and the fluid pump. The transfer case pump bracket comprises a base member and one or more support members extending from the base member. The base member is configured to be positioned between the fluid pump and the transfer case when the fluid pump is assembled to the transfer case with the support members being adapted to be received within an indent portion of the pump cavity to at least partially inhibit the fluid pump from contacting the transfer case proximate the indent portion of the pump cavity.