Caseic

Abstract

Caseic a guitar case that has a built in amplifier unit consisting of one or more speakers. The guitar case has a rectangular shape, versus the regular shape of a guitar. This case will include: Bluetooth capability, a guitar input, microphone input, multiple instrument inputs, a built in tuner, an external sound source input, and a DC supply unit also containing a rechargeable battery. An app available on any smart device will be made that will have a layout of guitar pedals that can be used to change the effect of the guitar plugged into the case, also including a drum machine. The speaker layout will consist of speakers on the top portion of case. There will be a microphone insert, mic effects, and a guitar insert along with all the knobs that are necessary to operate a guitar.

Claims

1. A portable case comprising: a storage area for a guitar having a top portion and a bottom portion; a power supply capable of powering one or more speakers; an amplifier unit for multiple different instruments; at least one knob to operate a guitar amp; at least one input connected to an external speaker; an input to connect a cord from an A/C power supply unit into a wall outlet; a power on/off switch; a compartment; wherein the power supply is configured to alternatively be powered by the A/C unit or a rechargeable battery; further wherein, inputs for multiple instruments are positioned on the case; further wherein, the top and bottom portion of the case are connected by hinges and straps.

2. The portable case of claim 1, wherein integrated into the case is Bluetooth operable to be connected wirelessly through an app on a smartphone device that includes at least one of an effect pedal and a drum machine.

3. The portable case of claim 1, further comprising a tuner powered by the power supply and a screen on the case configure to show at least one of a bluetooth on/off, a guitar tuner, an effect pedal, and battery power.

3-6. (canceled)

7. An instrument case, comprising: a top portion and a bottom portion at least one internal power supply; at least one amplifier unit electrically coupled to the power supply; at least one built in speaker powered by the internal power supply and amplifier unit; an instrument compartment sized to receive a musical instrument; an accessories compartment; at least one hinge pivotally coupling the top portion to the bottom portion; at least one clamp selectively coupling the top portion to the bottom portion; a case handle coupled to one of the top or bottom portion; at least one strap coupling the top portion to the bottom portion; at least one screen display coupled to the case; at least one input to allow wired connectivity to an instrument or microphone; at least one knob configured to selectively alter a sound produced through the speaker; an external power supply configured to connect to an outside power source; and at least one output configured to connect the instrument case to an external sound system.

8. The instrument case of claim 7, further wherein the at least one screen display shows at least one of a bluetooth connection status, a power supply level, an audio effect setting, or an instrument tuning status.

9. The instrument case of claim 7, further wherein the at least one knob is at least one of a volume control knob, a treble control knob, a mid control knob, a bass control knob, or a microphone effect knob.

10. The instrument case of claim 7, further comprising a wireless transmitter and receiver configured to send and receive information from a user.

11. The instrument case of claim 10, wherein the information from a user is at least one of instrument effects, a type of drum machine, or a backing track.

12. The instrument case of claim 10, wherein the wireless transmitter and receiver is a bluetooth transmitter and receiver.

13. The instrument case of claim 7, wherein the internal power supply has batteries and is rechargeable through the external power supply.

14. The instrument case of claim 13, wherein the instrument case is powered by internal power supply when the batteries have sufficient charge.

15. The instrument case of claim 7, further wherein the at least one built in speaker comprises a first speaker in the top portion and a second speaker in the bottom portion.

16. The instrument case of claim 7, further comprising speakers all around the case, providing 360 degree sound.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

[0006] FIG. 1Shows the invention from a 2-degree point of view facing up.

[0007] FIG. 2Shows the invention fully expanded, as it would during operation.

[0008] FIG. 3Shows the back of the invention and what the case will look like closed.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION

[0009] The invention is a guitar case 1 with built in speakers 16A (2) that connect to an internal power supply and an amplifier unit. The guitar will be stored in a compartment 17 in the case that will be universal and able to fit any size electric guitar. The guitar case will have a small compartment 23 for storing extra strings or cords. Attached to the compartment is a handle 22 for opening and closing. The guitar case opens and closes using hinges 18A (3) and latches closed using clamps 3B (3) connecting from the top side of the case to the bottom clamps 3A. To keep the weight balanced, one strap 15A (2) on each side will be used attached from the top portion of the case to the bottom. While the case is closed, a handle 2 will be used to carry and transport the case-amp. The guitar case will have a screen 14 displaying Bluetooth connection, battery power, effect pedal (through smart device app), and built in guitar tuner. The guitar case will have one quarter inch input 12 for a guitar, or other instrument that can be connected through a quarter inch, and the knobs necessary such as volume, treble, mid, and bass (4-7). Also added is a XLR input 13 for a microphone and the knobs necessary to change microphone effects (8-11). Located on the back bottom portion of the case is the A/C power supply unit 19 that can be powered through a wire connected to a wall outlet. To the right of that is a power switch 21 capable of turning the case-amp on and off. Also located on the back bottom portion of the case is two XLR inputs 20A capable connecting the case to an external sound system. An app available on any smart device will be able to connect to this case amp wirelessly consisting of guitar pedals that can change the effect of the guitar, and a drum machine on the app than can provide a backing track for the musician. This case will be Bluetooth compatible that can also provide a backing track for the musician. A built in tuner will be available with the case. Further improvements for this invention consist of a distortion/clean setting built into the case. Also this case will be battery powered and A/C powered. Further improvements consist of being powered by a rechargeable battery. Other future improvements consist of having extra XLR and quarter inch inputs to allow more instruments to be powered through this invention, which may require extra knobs to be installed. Future improvements for this case also consist of being able to hold different instruments, and have more storage space. Further improvements could also consist of speakers all around the bottom of the case, providing 360 degree sound.

Numerical Reference

[0010] 1A guitar case with a built in amplifier consisting of two speakers and able to store any size shape electric guitar. [0011] 2A handle made to carry or transport the case. [0012] 3ABottom part of clamps to keep the case from opening when closed. [0013] 3BTop part of clamps. [0014] 4-7Knobs necessary to operate a guitar amp. [0015] 8-11Knobs necessary to change microphone effect. [0016] 12Guitar quarter inch. [0017] 13XLR input for microphone. [0018] 14Screen showing Bluetooth On/Off, battery power, guitar tuner, and effect being used. [0019] 15AStraps to keep the guitar weight balanced. [0020] 16ATwo identical speakers. [0021] 17XLR input for a microphone. [0022] 18AHinges to open and close case. [0023] 19A/C unit input. [0024] 20AXLR inputs for external speakers. [0025] 21Power on/off switch. [0026] 22Handle for storage compartment. [0027] 23Door for storage compartment.