# US 8,786,696 B2 · Protector of handheld electronic devices

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- Number: US 8,786,696 B2
- Document ID: US8786696B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 13/758,435
- Filed: 2013-02-04
- Published: 2013-08-22
- Granted: 2014-07-22
- Earliest claimed: 2010-06-11
- Applicants: Kenneth Kam-Sing Ho
- Inventors: Kenneth Kam-Sing Ho
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8786696B2

## CPC

- A63F 13/98: Accessories, i.e. detachable arrangements optional for the use of the video game device, e.g. grip supports of game controllers
- A45C 11/00: Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00 (specially adapted for toiletry or cosmetic equipment A45D29/20, A45D44/18; travelling sewing kits A45F3/48)
- A45C 11/22: Watertight containers for use while swimming
- A45C 11/38: Camera cases, e.g. of ever-ready type
- G03B 17/08: Waterproof bodies or housings
- G03B 17/56: Accessories (carrying-cases A45C11/38)
- A45C 11/002: {for storing portable handheld communication devices, e.g. pagers or smart phones}
- A45C 11/003: {for storing portable computing devices, e.g. laptops, tablets or calculators}
- A63F: CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- A45C: PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- G03B: APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OR FOR PROJECTING OR VIEWING THEM; APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS EMPLOYING ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR (optical parts of such apparatus G02B; photosensitive materials or processes for photographic purposes G03C; apparatus for processing exposed photographic materials G03D)

## Abstract

An improved protector allows the operation of camera buttons to operate at greater depths through use of a “see-saw” mechanism proximate the camera buttons.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A waterproof digital camera combination, comprising:
(a) digital device with a first control button and a second control button that are each of the spring-loaded depressible type;
(b) a synthetic skin that encases said digital device by snugly fitting therearound to provide a water-tight enclosure thereof, including a first portion of said skin and a second portion of said skin that correspond respectively to said first and second buttons whereby a user can depress either one of said skin portions to depress the corresponding button;
(c) a separator located completely within said synthetic skin between said two buttons and said two corresponding skin portions, said separator under submarine ambient pressure, being movable between:
(i) first position of separation between said two buttons and said two corresponding skin portions
and
(ii) second position of depressing contact between one, and only one, of said two buttons and its said corresponding skin portion,
wherein said separator is biased toward said first position and is movable towards said second position by user finger-manipulation of said one of two corresponding skin portions.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The combination of claim 1, wherein said separator has a rigid beam that is fulcrumed centrally between said two buttons and said two corresponding skin portions, and said beam has first and second, opposed, end portions, with first end portion located between said first button and said corresponding skin portion and second end portion located between said second button and said corresponding skin portion.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The combination of claim 2 wherein said end portions have a curved surface to contact said button in said second position of separator.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The combination of claim 1 wherein said one of said corresponding skin portion has a bump for user finger manipulation.

### Claim 5 (depends on 2)

The combination of claim 2 wherein said one of said corresponding skin portion has a bump for user finger manipulation.