US20120048753A1 - Cover for breath alcohol ignition interlock device - Google Patents

Cover for breath alcohol ignition interlock device Download PDF

Info

Publication number
US20120048753A1
US20120048753A1 US13/199,181 US201113199181A US2012048753A1 US 20120048753 A1 US20120048753 A1 US 20120048753A1 US 201113199181 A US201113199181 A US 201113199181A US 2012048753 A1 US2012048753 A1 US 2012048753A1
Authority
US
United States
Prior art keywords
case
breath alcohol
interlock device
ignition interlock
cover
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Abandoned
Application number
US13/199,181
Inventor
Rosetta Johnson-Griggs
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Individual
Original Assignee
Individual
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual
Priority to US13/199,181 priority Critical patent/US20120048753A1/en
Publication of US20120048753A1 publication Critical patent/US20120048753A1/en
Abandoned legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01D—MEASURING NOT SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR A SPECIFIC VARIABLE; ARRANGEMENTS FOR MEASURING TWO OR MORE VARIABLES NOT COVERED IN A SINGLE OTHER SUBCLASS; TARIFF METERING APPARATUS; MEASURING OR TESTING NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G01D11/00—Component parts of measuring arrangements not specially adapted for a specific variable
    • G01D11/24—Housings ; Casings for instruments
    • G01D11/245—Housings for sensors

Definitions

  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cover for a breath alcohol ignition interlock device according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the cover for the breath alcohol ignition interlock device according to FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the cover for a breath alcohol ignition interlock device according to an alternate embodiment
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the cover for a breath alcohol ignition interlock device according to the embodiment of FIG. 3 ;
  • FIG. 5 is a front view of the cover for a breath alcohol ignition interlock device according to FIG. 1 having an alternate cover design
  • FIG. 6 is a front view of the cover for a breath alcohol ignition interlock device according to FIG. 1 having yet another cover design.
  • an embodiment of the present invention generally provides a case that covers a breath alcohol ignition interlock device, concealing identifying features of the device while providing openings for functional elements of the device.
  • the case 10 may comprise two parts, a first case plate 30 and a second case plate 32 that can be fitted together to form a case having a front, back, top and bottom surface by means of snap lock mechanisms 34 located in the four corners of the plates ( FIGS. 3 and 4 ).
  • the joined plates are adapted to enclose the breath alcohol ignition interlock device 12 and accordingly may have a similar shape and dimensions similar to those of the breath alcohol ignition interlock device 12 .
  • the first case plate 30 which may be the front of the cover, may have an opening 26 for a start button 16 as well as an opening 24 for a display 14 in the face of the plate.
  • the first case plate 30 and the second case plate 32 which may be the back of the case, may each contribute to an opening 36 at the bottom of the case for a power cord 18 , and may each contribute to an opening 22 at the top of the cover for a nozzle 20 .
  • the bottom of the case may be open 28 .
  • the case can be opaque and can be made of new or recycled plastic, wood or fabric that may be durable enough to protect the device 10 and its elements. If fabric is used, it may be attached to some rigid backing in order to use the snap/lock mechanism to join the two plates.
  • the case 10 may have a decorative appearance by means of the addition of ornamental elements or design patterns ( FIGS. 5 and 6 ).
  • the case 10 can have a size that can fit closely to enclose and protect the breath alcohol ignition interlock device 12 . Accordingly, the case can be, for example, about 3 inches wide and about 6 inches long and can have a depth about equal to that of the device 12 . There may be an opening for a power cord 18 on the bottom surface of the case 10 and an opening 22 for a nozzle 20 on the top surface ( FIG. 1 ). The front of the case 10 may have an opening 26 for a start button 16 of the device 12 and an opening 24 for a display screen 14 of the device 12 ( FIG. 2 ).
  • a case according to the invention 10 can disguise the breath alcohol ignition interlock device 12 and can thus avoid the stigma and embarrassment that may be associated with the use of the breath alcohol ignition interlock device 12 while meeting the testing requirement for compliance with the law
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the invention 10 .
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the invention 10 .
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the invention 10 illustrating an alternate embodiment.
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the invention 10 illustrating an alternate embodiment.
  • FIG. 5 is a front view of the invention 10 illustrating an alternate pattern (Argyle).
  • FIG. 6 is a front view of the invention 10 illustrating another alternate pattern (Faux Burberry).

Abstract

An exemplary embodiment of the invention, FIGS. 1 to 4, the case (10) may comprise two parts, a first case plate (30) and a second case plate (32) that can be fitted together to form a case having a front, back, top and bottom surface by means of snap lock Mechanisms (34) located in the four corners of the plates (FIGS. 3 and 4). The joined plates are adapted to enclose the breath alcohol ignition interlock device 12 and accordingly may have a similar shape and dimensions similar to those of the breath alcohol ignition interlock device 12. Other embodiments are described and shown.

Description

    CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
  • This application claims the benefit of provisional patent application Ser. No. 61/378,783, filed Aug. 31, 2010 by the present inventor.
    • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cover for a breath alcohol ignition interlock device according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention;
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the cover for the breath alcohol ignition interlock device according to FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the cover for a breath alcohol ignition interlock device according to an alternate embodiment;
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the cover for a breath alcohol ignition interlock device according to the embodiment of FIG. 3;
  • FIG. 5 is a front view of the cover for a breath alcohol ignition interlock device according to FIG. 1 having an alternate cover design; and
  • FIG. 6 is a front view of the cover for a breath alcohol ignition interlock device according to FIG. 1 having yet another cover design.
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.
  • Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention generally provides a case that covers a breath alcohol ignition interlock device, concealing identifying features of the device while providing openings for functional elements of the device.
  • According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, FIGS. 1 to 4, the case 10 may comprise two parts, a first case plate 30 and a second case plate 32 that can be fitted together to form a case having a front, back, top and bottom surface by means of snap lock mechanisms 34 located in the four corners of the plates (FIGS. 3 and 4). The joined plates are adapted to enclose the breath alcohol ignition interlock device 12 and accordingly may have a similar shape and dimensions similar to those of the breath alcohol ignition interlock device 12.
  • The first case plate 30, which may be the front of the cover, may have an opening 26 for a start button 16 as well as an opening 24 for a display 14 in the face of the plate. The first case plate 30 and the second case plate 32, which may be the back of the case, may each contribute to an opening 36 at the bottom of the case for a power cord 18, and may each contribute to an opening 22 at the top of the cover for a nozzle 20. Alternatively, the bottom of the case may be open 28. The case can be opaque and can be made of new or recycled plastic, wood or fabric that may be durable enough to protect the device 10 and its elements. If fabric is used, it may be attached to some rigid backing in order to use the snap/lock mechanism to join the two plates. The case 10 may have a decorative appearance by means of the addition of ornamental elements or design patterns (FIGS. 5 and 6).
  • The case 10 can have a size that can fit closely to enclose and protect the breath alcohol ignition interlock device 12. Accordingly, the case can be, for example, about 3 inches wide and about 6 inches long and can have a depth about equal to that of the device 12. There may be an opening for a power cord 18 on the bottom surface of the case 10 and an opening 22 for a nozzle 20 on the top surface (FIG. 1). The front of the case 10 may have an opening 26 for a start button 16 of the device 12 and an opening 24 for a display screen 14 of the device 12 (FIG. 2).
  • It can be necessary for a person who has received a citation for DUI (driving under influence) to use a breath alcohol ignition interlock device 12 before he can start the engine of his vehicle. A case according to the invention 10 can disguise the breath alcohol ignition interlock device 12 and can thus avoid the stigma and embarrassment that may be associated with the use of the breath alcohol ignition interlock device 12 while meeting the testing requirement for compliance with the law
  • It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.
    • DRAWING DESCRIPTION
  • FIG. 1: is a perspective view of the invention 10.
  • FIG. 2: is an exploded perspective view of the invention 10.
  • FIG. 3: is a perspective view of the invention 10 illustrating an alternate embodiment.
  • FIG. 4: is an exploded perspective view of the invention 10 illustrating an alternate embodiment.
  • FIG. 5: is a front view of the invention 10 illustrating an alternate pattern (Argyle).
  • FIG. 6: is a front view of the invention 10 illustrating another alternate pattern (Faux Burberry).
    • DESCRIPTION LIST
    • 10: is the overall invention.
    • 12: is the breath alcohol ignition interlock device.
    • 14: is the display.
    • 16: is the start button.
    • 18: is the power cord.
    • 20: is the nozzle.
    • 22: is the nozzle opening.
    • 24: is the display opening.
    • 26: is the start button opening.
    • 28: is the open bottom.
    • 30: is the first case plate.
    • 32: is the second case plate.
    • 34: is the snap/lock mechanism.
    • 36: is the power cord opening.

Claims (1)

We claim:
1. A cover for a breath alcohol ignition interlock device, comprising
a first case plate and a second case plate adapted to fit together to enclose the device and to form a case having a top and a bottom surface;
an opening in the first case plate to expose a display screen of the device;
an opening in the first case plate to provide access to a start button of the device;
an opening in the top surface of the case for a nozzle of the device and
an opening in the bottom surface of the case for attaching a power cord to the device,
wherein the nature of the device is disguised while the functional elements of the device remain accessible.
US13/199,181 2010-08-31 2011-08-22 Cover for breath alcohol ignition interlock device Abandoned US20120048753A1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US13/199,181 US20120048753A1 (en) 2010-08-31 2011-08-22 Cover for breath alcohol ignition interlock device

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US37878310P 2010-08-31 2010-08-31
US13/199,181 US20120048753A1 (en) 2010-08-31 2011-08-22 Cover for breath alcohol ignition interlock device

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
US20120048753A1 true US20120048753A1 (en) 2012-03-01

Family

ID=45695711

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US13/199,181 Abandoned US20120048753A1 (en) 2010-08-31 2011-08-22 Cover for breath alcohol ignition interlock device

Country Status (1)

Country Link
US (1) US20120048753A1 (en)

Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20120234708A1 (en) * 2011-03-19 2012-09-20 Michael Chabot Breathalyzer holder
US20120244371A1 (en) * 2011-03-01 2012-09-27 Alethea Veronica Flores Mask it
US8336665B1 (en) * 2011-09-12 2012-12-25 Capital Logistics, Inc. Concealment apparatus for ignition interlock devices
US20140041955A1 (en) * 2010-08-03 2014-02-13 Mesa Digital, Llc Beverage disguise for hand held breathalyzer interface of ignition interlock device
US8701814B2 (en) 2011-09-12 2014-04-22 Capital Logistics, Inc. Concealment apparatus for ignition interlock devices
US20150228420A1 (en) * 2014-02-11 2015-08-13 John C. McDaniel Protective cover for remote control

Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6634494B1 (en) * 1996-07-18 2003-10-21 Testo Ag Watertight protective device for holding a measuring or display device
US20040262180A1 (en) * 2003-06-27 2004-12-30 Qin Shui Yuan Enclosure for portable electronic device having pivotable panel handle
US20040262179A1 (en) * 2003-06-30 2004-12-30 Nokia Corporation Belt covering for a mobile station and method of using the same
US20070191079A1 (en) * 2000-11-17 2007-08-16 Gregory Kim Protective Mask of Mobile Phone
US20080053852A1 (en) * 2006-09-01 2008-03-06 Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. Protective apparatus for a portable device
US20090050499A1 (en) * 2006-01-24 2009-02-26 Calco Wayne A Protective assembly for portable digital device
US7673745B2 (en) * 2006-03-28 2010-03-09 Belkin International, Inc. Case for portable electronic device
US20110034220A1 (en) * 2009-08-07 2011-02-10 Chang-Chun Lee Handset jacket structure

Patent Citations (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6634494B1 (en) * 1996-07-18 2003-10-21 Testo Ag Watertight protective device for holding a measuring or display device
US20070191079A1 (en) * 2000-11-17 2007-08-16 Gregory Kim Protective Mask of Mobile Phone
US20040262180A1 (en) * 2003-06-27 2004-12-30 Qin Shui Yuan Enclosure for portable electronic device having pivotable panel handle
US20040262179A1 (en) * 2003-06-30 2004-12-30 Nokia Corporation Belt covering for a mobile station and method of using the same
US20090050499A1 (en) * 2006-01-24 2009-02-26 Calco Wayne A Protective assembly for portable digital device
US7673745B2 (en) * 2006-03-28 2010-03-09 Belkin International, Inc. Case for portable electronic device
US20080053852A1 (en) * 2006-09-01 2008-03-06 Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. Protective apparatus for a portable device
US20110034220A1 (en) * 2009-08-07 2011-02-10 Chang-Chun Lee Handset jacket structure

Cited By (8)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20140041955A1 (en) * 2010-08-03 2014-02-13 Mesa Digital, Llc Beverage disguise for hand held breathalyzer interface of ignition interlock device
US9260012B2 (en) * 2010-08-03 2016-02-16 Mesa Digital, Llc Beverage disguise for hand held breathalyzer interface of ignition interlock device
US20120244371A1 (en) * 2011-03-01 2012-09-27 Alethea Veronica Flores Mask it
US8418796B2 (en) * 2011-03-01 2013-04-16 Alethea Flores Breathalyzer masking device
US20120234708A1 (en) * 2011-03-19 2012-09-20 Michael Chabot Breathalyzer holder
US8336665B1 (en) * 2011-09-12 2012-12-25 Capital Logistics, Inc. Concealment apparatus for ignition interlock devices
US8701814B2 (en) 2011-09-12 2014-04-22 Capital Logistics, Inc. Concealment apparatus for ignition interlock devices
US20150228420A1 (en) * 2014-02-11 2015-08-13 John C. McDaniel Protective cover for remote control

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US20120048753A1 (en) Cover for breath alcohol ignition interlock device
USD883296S1 (en) Protective cover skin for electronic device
USD639414S1 (en) Herbal vaporizer
USD641291S1 (en) Automobile and/or toy replica thereof
USD716700S1 (en) Automobile and/or toy replica thereof
USD566369S1 (en) Induction type cover
USD678530S1 (en) Diagnostic cartridge reader
USD642615S1 (en) Book that includes soil from predetermined places
USD580282S1 (en) Environmental controller housing
USD520553S1 (en) Guitar pedal
USD685147S1 (en) Combined platform and litter box
USD638947S1 (en) Disposable thyroid cover
USD652351S1 (en) Automobile and/or toy replica thereof
USD658554S1 (en) Instrument panel for automobile
USD676364S1 (en) Rear portion of an automobile
USD535298S1 (en) Face plate for portable hard disk drive container
USD801625S1 (en) Glove
USD693704S1 (en) Navigation device
JP2005021189A (en) Insole of shoe
USD601845S1 (en) Infant carrier cover
USD901884S1 (en) Handbag
USD541530S1 (en) Upright luggage case
USD671456S1 (en) Automobile and/or toy replica thereof
USD642093S1 (en) Automobile and/or toy replica thereof
USD673483S1 (en) Body portion of an automobile

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
STCB Information on status: application discontinuation

Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION