Patents Assigned to Griffin Technology, LLC
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Patent number: 9922182Abstract: An access key for a device having a fingerprint activated lock includes an electrically conductive member having surface features formed on a surface thereof that can he recognized by the fingerprint activated lock as a unique fingerprint. A second electrically conductive member is electrically coupled to the first electrically conductive member. The second electrically conductive member is electrically coupled to the body of a user such that the sensor recognizes the first electrically conductive member as a fingerprint. The second electrically conductive member is preferably a ring, stylus or gripping portion upon which the first electrically conductive member is mounted. The electrically conductive member is preferably constructed from a capacitive elastomer such as an electrically conductive silicone. The access key functions as a synthetic fingerprint to limit access to a system to a possessor of the key.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2015Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLCInventors: Aaron Wierenga, Jennifer Ann Murphy, Evan Reese
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Patent number: 9913517Abstract: A protective case for a portable device having a touch screen is constructed from a back frame, a front frame and a stretchable cover. The back frame receives the device through an open front and the stretchable cover is stretched over the back frame and the device. A portion of the cover stretches over the back frame and device such that the device is securely held in the back frame. A front frame with a transparent screen protector that allows the touch screen of the portable device to be used while the device is fully enclosed in the case is removably coupled to the back frame with grasping protrusions or arms that connect to mounting portions on the back frame that extend through openings in the stretchable cover.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLCInventor: Daniel Poon
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Publication number: 20180069584Abstract: A device case for a portable electronic device includes a device stand attached to a hack surface of the case housing. The device stand is formed by an inner stand and outer stand connected by releasable hinged connections to the back surface of the case housing. A track is formed on a surface of the outer stand that the inner stand slides along. A locking portion such as a cavity or channel on the outer stand locks the inner stand into an open position with respect to the outer stand. At least a portion of the outer stand is flexible such that applying a threshold pressure to the device case causes the portion of the outer stand to flex such that the locking portion releases the inner and outer stand from the open position without damaging the stand.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Applicant: GRIFFIN TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
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Patent number: 9871551Abstract: A protective case for a portable electronic device includes a rigid plastic frame bonded to a stretchable rubber cover and a back panel insert that can be removably inserted into a pocket in the rear of the stretchable rubber cover and plastic frame. To position a device in the case, the device is simply inserted into the front opening of the rigid plastic frame and stretchable rubber cover such that the edges of the stretchable cover stretch over the device and secure the device in the case. A variety of different removable back panels allow the stand to be easily reconfigured to include a stand for the device case, a pocket adapted to hold payment cards, a folding style wallet, a mirror or a fabric covering.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2017Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLCInventors: Daniel Poon, Evan Reese, Paul Grote
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Publication number: 20180004923Abstract: An access key for a device having a fingerprint activated lock includes an electrically conductive member having surface features formed on a surface thereof that can be recognized by the fingerprint activated lock as a unique fingerprint. A second electrically conductive member is electrically coupled to the first electrically conductive member. The second electrically conductive member is electrically coupled to the body of a user such that the sensor recognizes the first electrically conductive member as a fingerprint. The second electrically conductive member is preferably a ring, stylus or gripping portion upon which the first electrically conductive member is mounted. The electrically conductive member is preferably constructed from a capacitive elastomer such as an electrically conductive silicone. The access key functions as a synthetic fingerprint to limit access to a system to a possessor of the key.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2015Publication date: January 4, 2018Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLCInventors: Aaron Wierenga, Jennifer Ann Murphy, Evan Reese
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Patent number: 9838063Abstract: A device case for a portable electronic device includes a device stand attached to a back surface of the case housing. The device stand is formed by an inner stand and outer stand connected by releasable hinged connections to the back surface of the case housing. A track is formed on a surface of the outer stand that the inner stand slides along. A locking portion such as a cavity or channel on the outer stand locks the inner stand into an open position with respect to the outer stand. At least a portion of the outer stand is flexible such that applying a threshold pressure to the device case causes the portion of the outer stand to flex such that the locking portion releases the inner and outer stand from the open position without damaging the stand.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLCInventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
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Publication number: 20170318943Abstract: An arm band case for portable electronic device is disclosed. The arm band case may be secured to the user with straps and includes a pocket having a transparent window that provides visibility to the touchscreen of the electronic device and a plurality of powered light sources that are configured to illuminate the arm band and thereby provide added visibility to the user when in use. The arm band case is formed of multiple layers that encapsulate the light sources while allowing access to the battery housed therein and while facilitating the transmission and dispersion of light to illuminate the arm band.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLCInventor: Paul S. Grote
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Publication number: 20170295900Abstract: A protective case for a portable device having a touch screen is constructed from a back frame, a front frame and a stretchable cover. The back frame receives the portable device through an open front and the stretchable cover is stretched over the back frame and the device. A portion of the cover stretches over the back frame and portable device such that the portable device is securely held in the back frame and the touch screen can be accessed and used when the device is mounted in the back frame and stretchable cover. A front frame with a transparent screen protector that allows the touch screen of the portable device to be used while the device is fully enclosed in the case is removably coupled to the back frame with grasping arms that connect to mounting portions on the back frame that extend through openings in the stretchable cover. A debris resistant seal is created between the front frame and the stretchable cover through a compression fit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2014Publication date: October 19, 2017Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLCInventor: Daniel Poon
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Publication number: 20170294934Abstract: A device case for a portable electronic device includes a device stand attached to a hack surface of the case housing. The device stand is formed by an inner stand and outer stand connected by releasable hinged connections to the back surface of the case housing. A track is formed on a surface of the outer stand that the inner stand slides along. A locking portion such as a cavity or channel on the outer stand locks the inner stand into an open position with respect to the outer stand. At least a portion of the outer stand is flexible such that applying a threshold pressure to the device case causes the portion of the outer stand to flex such that the locking portion releases the inner and outer stand from the open position without damaging the stand.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2016Publication date: October 12, 2017Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLCInventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
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Publication number: 20170258191Abstract: A water resistant device case includes a front and back assembly that mate to enclose an electronic device. The front assembly includes a rigid front frame, a touch screen cover bonded to the front frame, an inner bumper attached to the rigid front frame and an elastomeric main seal attached around a periphery of the rigid front frame. The back assembly includes a rigid back frame, an elastomeric over mold formed on an exterior of the back frame and an inner bumper attached to the rigid back frame. A snap tab attached to the rigid back frame mates with a snap hook on the front assembly to hold the front and back assemblies together when the device is enclosed within the case. A main water resistant seal is formed around a perimeter of the front and back assemblies by the elastomeric main seal on the front assembly being held against an inner surface of the rigid back frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2017Publication date: September 14, 2017Applicant: GRIFFIN TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Daniel Poon, Jeff Fielder, Aaron Jones
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Patent number: 9743743Abstract: An arm band case for portable electronic device is disclosed. The arm band case may be secured to the user with straps and includes a pocket having a transparent window that provides visibility to the touchscreen of the electronic device and a plurality of powered light sources that are configured to illuminate the arm band and thereby provide added visibility to the user when in use. The arm band case is formed of multiple layers that encapsulate the light sources while allowing access to the battery housed therein and while facilitating the transmission and dispersion of light to illuminate the arm band.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLCInventor: Paul S. Grote
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Publication number: 20170179994Abstract: A protective case for a portable electronic device includes a rigid plastic frame bonded to a stretchable rubber cover and a back panel insert that can be removably inserted into a pocket in the rear of the stretchable rubber cover and plastic frame. To position a device in the case, the device is simply inserted into the front opening of the rigid plastic frame and stretchable rubber cover such that the edges of the stretchable cover stretch over the device and secure the device in the case. A variety of different removable back panels allow the stand to be easily reconfigured to include a stand for the device case, a pocket adapted to hold payment cards, a folding style wallet, a mirror or a fabric covering.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2017Publication date: June 22, 2017Applicant: GRIFFIN TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Daniel Poon, Evan Reese, Paul Grote
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Patent number: D794331Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2016Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLCInventor: Paul S. Grote
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Patent number: D795221Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2016Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLCInventor: George Andrew Campbell
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Patent number: D796516Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLCInventor: Paul S. Grote
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Patent number: D804183Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLCInventor: Paul S. Grote
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Patent number: D805034Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2015Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLCInventor: Brian Joseph
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Patent number: D807367Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2017Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLCInventor: Brittany L. Stewart
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Patent number: D807368Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2017Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLCInventors: Brittany L. Stewart, Daniel Poon
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Patent number: D811085Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2017Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLCInventor: Paul S. Grote