Patents by Inventor Aaron Wierenga
Aaron Wierenga has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11702269Abstract: A Container For Consumable Liquids Having Chambers For Separating Ingredients And A Mixing Chamber, which is a unitary modular fluid container with a multitude of components, whereby, the segmented contents, such as alcohol, may be combined through an apparatus of mixing.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Inventors: Brian Joseph, Aaron Wierenga, Francis Shields
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Publication number: 20200385193Abstract: A Container For Consumable Liquids Having Chambers For Separating Ingredients And A Mixing Chamber, which is a unitary modular fluid container with a multitude of components, whereby, the segmented contents, such as alcohol, may be combined through an apparatus of mixing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2019Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: Brian Joseph, Aaron Wierenga, Francis Shields
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Patent number: 10816938Abstract: A configurable watch stand capable of supporting and charging a smart watch, such as an Apple Watch is disclosed. The watch stand includes a base support, a multisided open-ended sleeve extending from the base support, and a post configured to be removably inserted into an opening of the sleeve and fixedly positioned thereon. The post includes an angled support surface that is configured to retain a watch charger and a helical groove that encircles the exterior of the post that is configured to receive and manage a cable wrapped thereabout. The base support may be sloped and may include a lip structure on one side, a cable management system on the underside, and a wireless charging surface on the top side. The height and/or orientation of the angled support surface relative to the base may be configurable or adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: GRIFFIN TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventor: Aaron Wierenga
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Publication number: 20190109424Abstract: Multi-configurable electrical cable assemblies adapted to facilitate communication with and charging of electronic devices are disclosed. The cable assemblies comprises a cable extending from a first electrical connector to a second electrical connector and a yoke captively and slidably coupled to one end of the cable and rotatably coupled to an adaptor module at the other end. The adaptor module includes one or more electrical connector adaptors. The yoke can be extended or retracted and when the yoke is in an unconnected position, the adaptor module is rotatable to allow for selection of a desired electrical connector adaptor for connection to the cable. In one implementation, the cable extends from a male USB Type A connector to a male USB Micro connector, the yoke is captively coupled at the USB Micro connector end of the cable, and the rotatably coupled adaptor module includes two reversibly coupled electrical connector adaptors.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2017Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventor: Aaron Wierenga
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Patent number: 10256585Abstract: Multi-configurable electrical cable assemblies adapted to facilitate communication with and charging of electronic devices are disclosed. The cable assemblies comprises a cable extending from a first electrical connector to a second electrical connector and a yoke captively and slidably coupled to one end of the cable and rotatably coupled to an adaptor module at the other end. The adaptor module includes one or more electrical connector adaptors. The yoke can be extended or retracted and when the yoke is in an unconnected position, the adaptor module is rotatable to allow for selection of a desired electrical connector adaptor for connection to the cable. In one implementation, the cable extends from a male USB Type A connector to a male USB Micro connector, the yoke is captively coupled at the USB Micro connector end of the cable, and the rotatably coupled adaptor module includes two reversibly coupled electrical connector adaptors.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2017Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLCInventor: Aaron Wierenga
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Publication number: 20180284699Abstract: A configurable watch stand capable of supporting and charging a smart watch, such as an Apple Watch is disclosed. The watch stand includes a base support, a multisided open-ended sleeve extending from the base support, and a post configured to be removably inserted into an opening of the sleeve and fixedly positioned thereon. The post includes an angled support surface that is configured to retain a watch charger and a helical groove that encircles the exterior of the post that is configured to receive and manage a cable wrapped thereabout. The base support may be sloped and may include a lip structure on one side, a cable management system on the underside, and a wireless charging surface on the top side. The height and/or orientation of the angled support surface relative to the base may be configurable or adjustable.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLCInventor: Aaron Wierenga
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Publication number: 20180188833Abstract: A protective sleeve for a stylus is disclosed. The sleeve is designed to provide protection to the stylus while also being capable of providing an enhanced gripping surface. The sleeve includes a tubular component that is tethered or leashed to a conductive cap assembly. The cap assembly includes a conductive touchscreen interface and is adapted to facilitate interaction with a capacitive touchscreen display. The cap assembly is configured to facilitate electrical coupling between the conductive touchscreen interface and the electrical ground circuitry of the stylus for which it is configured when the stylus is in the sleeve and is further adapted to being magnetically secured to the stylus. The conductive touchscreen interface may be formed of a polymer impregnated with conductive particles so as to provide suitable conductivity to interact with the electrostatic field a capacitive touchscreen display, yet avoid scratching display.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2017Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventor: Aaron Wierenga
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Publication number: 20180191169Abstract: A charging beacon and system is disclosed. The system comprises one or more charging beacons comprised of one or more interactive charging devices that wirelessly broadcast signals, repeatedly at regular time intervals. Upon receipt of the signal, a user's electronic device process the signal via an application residing on the device and provides various information including notice of the battery charge condition in the electronic device and the proximity of the charging device. The broadcast signal may include a unique identifier that allows the electronic device to process the signal and determine the identity of the charging device emitting the broadcast signal. A plurality of charging devices may be positioned in various locations in the home, at work, in the car, and/or in public places to create a mesh network of charging beacons. The wireless broadcast cast signal may be emitted via a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) radio and received by a BLE module in the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2017Publication date: July 5, 2018Inventors: Andrew Biddle, Aaron Wierenga
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Publication number: 20180181740Abstract: 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: February 23, 2018Publication date: June 28, 2018Applicant: GRIFFIN TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Aaron Wierenga, Jennifer Ann Murphy, Evan Reese
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Patent number: 9996055Abstract: A configurable watch stand capable of supporting and charging a smart watch, such as an Apple Watch is disclosed. The watch stand includes a base support, a multisided open-ended sleeve extending from the base support, and a post configured to be removably inserted into an opening of the sleeve and fixedly positioned thereon. The post includes an angled support surface that is configured to retain a watch charger and a helical groove that encircles the exterior of the post that is configured to receive and manage a cable wrapped thereabout. The base support may be sloped and may include a lip structure on one side, a cable management system on the underside, and a wireless charging surface on the top side. The height and/or orientation of the angled support surface relative to the base may be configurable or adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2016Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLCInventor: Aaron Wierenga
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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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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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Publication number: 20170115640Abstract: A configurable watch stand capable of supporting and charging a smart watch, such as an Apple Watch is disclosed. The watch stand includes a base support, a multisided open-ended sleeve extending from the base support, and a post configured to be removably inserted into an opening of the sleeve and fixedly positioned thereon. The post includes an angled support surface that is configured to retain a watch charger and a helical groove that encircles the exterior of the post that is configured to receive and mange a cable wrapped thereabout. The base support may be sloped and may include a lip structure on one side, a cable management system on the underside, and a wireless charging surface on the top side. The height and/or orientation of the angled support surface relative to the base may be configurable or adjustable.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2016Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLCInventor: Aaron Wierenga
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Publication number: 20160205292Abstract: 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: July 14, 2016Inventors: Aaron Wierenga, Jennifer Ann Murphy, Evan Reese
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Publication number: 20150227226Abstract: A protective cover for a device having a touchscreen and a fingerprint sensor includes a Polyethylene terephthalate touchscreen cover that covers the touchscreen while allowing the touchscreen to be used. A die cut opening in the touchscreen cover corresponds to a location of the fingerprint sensor and a flexible membrane covers the opening. The flexible membrane is preferably constructed from Thermoplastic polyurethane that is bonded to the touchscreen cover. The touchscreen cover is then glued to an injected polycarbonate plastic rigid frame to for the front of a protective device case assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Applicant: Griffin Technology, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Wierenga, Evan Reese
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Patent number: D754029Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2015Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Griffin Technology, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Wierenga, Brittany L. Stewart
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Patent number: D763263Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2015Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Griffin Technology, Inc.Inventor: Aaron Wierenga
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Patent number: D776915Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2015Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: Griffin Technology, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Wierenga, Brittany L. Stewart
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Patent number: D841738Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2017Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLCInventor: Aaron Wierenga