# US 2014/0193017 A1 · Portable audio device and housing > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0193017 A1 - Document ID: US20140193017A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 13/736,728 - Filed: 2013-01-08 - Published: 2014-07-10 - Earliest claimed: 2013-01-08 - Assignees: inMusic Brands, Inc. - Inventors: Wendy FORTIN - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140193017A1 ## CPC - H04R 1/021: {incorporating only one transducer} - H04R 2201/023: Transducers incorporated in garment, rucksacks or the like - H04R 2201/028: Structural combinations of loudspeakers with built-in power amplifiers, e.g. in the same acoustic enclosure (H04R2499/10 takes precedence; Single (sub)woofer with two or more satellite loudspeakers for mid- and high-frequency band reproduction driven via the (sub)woofer H04R2205/026) - H04R 2420/07: Applications of wireless loudspeakers or wireless microphones - H04R: LOUDSPEAKERS, MICROPHONES, GRAMOPHONE PICK-UPS OR LIKE ACOUSTIC ELECTROMECHANICAL TRANSDUCERS; ELECTRIC HEARING AIDS; PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS (producing sounds with frequency not determined by supply frequency G10K) ## Abstract A portable audio device has a gate member that is spring activated to allow for attachment to other articles. The spring-activated gate member is integrated within the portable audio device. The portable audio device includes a receiver and transmitter for communication of wireless data. When the receiver receives audio signals, they may be outputted to a speaker that is part of the portable audio device. The portable audio device includes a waterproof portion. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A portable audio device comprising: a loop portion, the loop portion comprising a spring-activated gate member; a waterproof housing; a wireless receiver disposed within the waterproof housing, and adapted for receiving an audio signal; and a speaker connected to the wireless receiver, and adapted to output the audio signal received by the wireless receiver, wherein the waterproof housing and the loop portion are connected such that they share an exterior surface. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The portable audio device of claim 1, wherein the wireless receiver is adapted for wireless communication with a source device. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The portable audio device of claim 1, further comprising a transmitter. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The portable audio device of claim 3, further comprising a microphone. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The portable audio device of claim 4, wherein the transmitter is connected to the microphone and the transmitter is adapted to transmit audio input signals detected by the microphone. ### Claim 6 (depends on 3) The portable audio device of claim 3, further comprising one or more control buttons. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The portable audio device of claim 6, wherein the transmitter is adapted to transmit control signals generated in response to the activation of the one or more control buttons. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The portable audio device of claim 7 wherein the control signals are configured to control an application executing on a source device. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The portable audio device of claim 1, further comprising a photovoltaic cell. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The portable audio device of claim 1, further comprising an amplifier disposed within the waterproof housing. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The portable audio device of claim 10, wherein the amplifier is connected to the wireless receiver and the speaker, and wherein the amplifier is adapted to produce sufficient power to drive the speaker. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The portable audio device of claim 1, further comprising an integrated circuit capable of establishing a communications connection to a master device. ### Claim 13 A portable audio device comprising: a carabiner clip comprising a gate and a frame; an oval shaped waterproof housing disposed within the frame of the carabiner clip; a wireless receiver disposed within the waterproof housing; a wireless transmitter disposed within the waterproof housing; and, a speaker disposed within the waterproof housing, the speaker connected to the wireless receiver and adapted to output audio signals received by the wireless receiver. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The portable audio device of claim 13 further comprising one or more control buttons. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The portable audio device of claim 14, wherein the wireless transmitter is adapted to transmit control signals generated in response to the activation of the one or more control buttons. ### Claim 16 (depends on 13) The portable audio device of claim 13 further comprising an integrated circuit capable of establishing a communications connection to a source device. ### Claim 17 (depends on 13) The portable audio device of claim 13 further comprising a microphone. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The portable audio device of claim 17 wherein the wireless transmitter is connected to the microphone, and the wireless transmitter is adapted to transmit audio input signals detected by the microphone. ### Claim 19 A device housing comprising: a first edge capable of being configured in an open configuration or a closed configuration; a spring-loaded hinged member pivotable along a first edge of the device housing; an engaging member disposed along the first edge, the engaging member adapted to couple to the spring-loaded hinged member such that when the spring-loaded hinged member couples to the engaging member, the spring-loaded hinged member and the engaging member place the first edge in the closed configuration, and such that when the spring-loaded hinged member decouples from the engaging member, the spring-loaded hinged member and the engaging member place the first edge in an open configuration; a second edge comprising an exterior surface and an interior surface, the interior surface forming a component cavity; one or more waterproof seals disposed within the component cavity, or disposed along the exterior surface to prevent water from entering the component cavity when the exterior surface is exposed to water. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The device housing of claim 19, further comprising at least one of a wireless receiver, a speaker, and one or more control buttons.