Patent ID: 8290547
Filing Date: 2012-10-16
Classification: H04M,H04R

Abstract:
1. A case for holding an audio device having a female audio jack, comprising: a cover having a first component and a second component that interconnect to hold the audio device, the first component includes a male audio jack for electronically connecting the case to the female audio jack of the audio device; and a cartridge attached to the cover, the cartridge has an ear bud cable and rotatable spool for selectively retracting and dispensing the ear bud cable; the ear bud cable has a first end with at least one ear bud, and a second end attached to the spool, the spool electronically connects with the male audio jack of the cover to enable audio communication between the audio device and the at least one ear bud; the first component and the second component each include tracks for slidably engaging the audio device, the tracks assure alignment of the male audio jack with the female audio jack of the audio device; and a pocket integrated with the case for holding the cartridge; the pocket defines peripheral grooves to enable ear bud cables to wrap around at least a portion of the pocket, whereby the pocket grooves and the spool of the cartridge cooperate to store ear bud cables.