Patent ID: 8590703

Claim:
A case for headphones that comprise two earpads connected by a flexible headband, wherein the earpads have a compressible portion that is adapted to sit on the ear or head, the case for headphones comprising: a tray defining an open front that is adapted to receive the headphones, wherein the tray comprises structure that maintains the headband in tension; and a resiliently stretchable cover fixed to the tray and defining a free portion adapted to be moved from a closed position wherein the cover closes the open front of the tray to an open position wherein the open front of the tray is at least substantially exposed; wherein in the open position the cover and the tray together define a pocket that receives the headband such that a downward force is present on the headband; wherein the tray defines a wider end where the earpads are located and a narrower end where a portion of the headband is located, and wherein the pocket is located at the narrower end of the tray; and wherein the free portion of the cover defines an outside and an inside and wherein in the closed position the outside of the free portion of the cover overlies and faces outward from the front of the tray and wherein in the open position the inside of the free portion of the cover faces outward from the pocket.