Patents Assigned to Nite Ize, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11091305
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a body, the body including an attachment mechanism for mounting the body; and a twist tie, the twist tie integrated with the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: NITE IZE, INC.
    Inventor: Daniel J. Martinson
  • Patent number: 11078986
    Abstract: A device for holding a cord includes a first cord holding area shaped to receive a cord. The device further includes a hook portion interconnected with the first cord holding area, the hook portion curving from a first end of the first cord holding area, around a side of the first cord holding area to a second end of the first cord holding area, opposite the first end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Nite Ize, inc.
    Inventor: Rex Seader
  • Patent number: 11006702
    Abstract: A slider garage includes an overmolded body, the overmolded body oriented on a zipper, the overmolded body including an overmolded male portion and an overmolded female portion, the overmolded male and female portions positioned on an end of the zipper, such that each is on one side of the zipper, the overmolded male portion being shaped such that it fits in the overmolded female portion in a watertight fashion. Optionally, the zipper includes a male side and a female side, and the overmolded male portion is positioned on the male side of the zipper and the overmolded female portion is positioned on the female side of the zipper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Martinson, Kent H. Brightman
  • Patent number: 10969066
    Abstract: A glowstick includes a lighting module, the lighting module including a light source having a primary direction of emission. The glowstick further includes a polymer rod, the polymer rod interfaced with the lighting module, the polymer rod having a length, a depth, and a width, wherein the length is greater than the depth and the length is greater than the width, the polymer rod proximate to the light source such that the primary direction of emission of the light source is aligned with the length of the polymer rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Bowden Ormsbee, Leo Lesperance
  • Patent number: 10837595
    Abstract: A device holder includes a first body portion and a second body portion. The device holder further includes a spring arm connecting the first and second body portion, the first body portion having a first recess that receives a first portion of the spring arm, the second body portion having a second recess that receives a second portion of the spring arm, the first and second body portion having a first configuration where the spring arm is in the first and second recess and a second configuration where the spring arm is out of the first recess. In order to change from the first configuration to the second configuration, the spring arm compresses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: NITE IZE, INC.
    Inventor: Robin Liang
  • Patent number: 10828764
    Abstract: A multi-tool includes a keyshaped body, the keyshaped body having a key like shape and a standard key size. The keyshaped body includes a rounded end, the rounded end including a aperture for a key chain and a textured surface configured to provide grip to the hand of a user. The keyshaped body further includes a slim extending end, opposite the rounded end, the slim extending end including a tip, the tip having a wedge end, the wedge end shaped such that it functions as a screw driver, the slim end further included a left and right side, the left side having a grooved surface shaped such that it functions as file, the right side including a cutting surface and a lip, the lip providing for a bottle opener in conjunction with an aperture in which the cutting surface is located and using the keyshaped body as a lever arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: NITE IZE, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Hawker, Matthew Seibert, Joel Beebe
  • Patent number: 10781021
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing items includes a twist tie and a stretchable end for the twist tie, the stretchable end molded around the twist tie. The stretchable end includes an aperture, a narrow slit in the stretchable end. In one configuration, the aperture may stretch wider and longer than a starting shape. The stretchable end is made of Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) and has a durometer between 30 and 100 shore A.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: NITE IZE, INC.
    Inventor: Daniel J. Martinson
  • Patent number: 10756521
    Abstract: A system for installing a cord sleeve includes a first lever arm, the first lever arm including a first protrusion approximately perpendicular to the first lever arm. The system further includes a second lever arm, the second lever arm including a second protrusion approximately perpendicular to the second lever arm. The first and second lever arm intersect at a pivot point and are pivotally attached to each other at the pivot point, such that the first protrusion and the second protrusion are parallel and adjustment to each other, the first lever arm and the second lever arm having a first position where the first protrusion and the second protrusion are together and a second position where the first protrusion and the second protrusion are separated. The system further includes the first lever arm includes a ball portion at the pivot point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel J. Martinson
  • Patent number: 10744924
    Abstract: A flat strap holding apparatus includes a chassis and a first and second rotating hub that rotate in the interior of the chassis. The interior of the chassis being bounded by two opposing side walls of the chassis and a plurality of cross bars adjoined to the side walls. The chassis has a first and second end, each end containing the first and second rotating hub. A gripping surface of each rotating hub is proximate to a first and second gripping area in the interior of the chassis residing on the plurality of chassis cross bars. The first and second grip areas are arranged approximately orthogonal to one another. The first and second rotating hubs are arranged to rotate towards and away from the first and second gripping areas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventor: Rex Seader
  • Patent number: D896014
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: NITE IZE, INC.
    Inventors: Rick Case, Frank Vogel, Bowden Ormsbee
  • Patent number: D896511
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: NITE IZE, INC.
    Inventors: Rick Case, Michael C. Boyd, Bowden Ormsbee, Dale Karacostas, Clint Todd, Carley Mulder
  • Bag
    Patent number: D902052
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: NITE IZE, INC.
    Inventors: Rick Case, Michael C. Boyd, Bowden Ormsbee, Dale Karacostas, Clint Todd, Carley Mulder
  • Patent number: D902590
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Case, Michael C. Boyd, Bowden Ormsbee, Dale Karacostas, Clint Todd, Carley Mulder
  • Patent number: D911596
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: NITE IZE, INC.
    Inventors: Bowden Ormsbee, Steven L. Lindquist
  • Patent number: D915072
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: NITE IZE, INC.
    Inventors: Rick Case, Michael C. Boyd, Bowden Ormsbee, Dale Karacostas, Clint Todd, Carley Mulder
  • Patent number: D915872
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: NITE IZE, INC.
    Inventors: Frank Vogel, Rick Case
  • Patent number: D916339
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Bowden Ormsbee, Steven L. Lindquist
  • Patent number: D920673
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Bowden Ormsbee, Dale Karacostas
  • Patent number: D920674
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Bowden Ormsbee, Dale Karacostas
  • Patent number: D922770
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Case, Michael C. Boyd, Bowden Ormsbee, Dale Karacostas, Clint Todd, Carley Mulder