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).

  • Patent number: 11702269
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Inventors: Brian Joseph, Aaron Wierenga, Francis Shields
  • Publication number: 20200385193
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Publication date: December 10, 2020
    Inventors: Brian Joseph, Aaron Wierenga, Francis Shields
  • Patent number: 10816938
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: GRIFFIN TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventor: Aaron Wierenga
  • Publication number: 20190109424
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventor: Aaron Wierenga
  • Patent number: 10256585
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Aaron Wierenga
  • Publication number: 20180284699
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Aaron Wierenga
  • Publication number: 20180188833
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventor: Aaron Wierenga
  • Publication number: 20180191169
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew Biddle, Aaron Wierenga
  • Publication number: 20180181740
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Applicant: GRIFFIN TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Aaron Wierenga, Jennifer Ann Murphy, Evan Reese
  • Patent number: 9996055
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Aaron Wierenga
  • Patent number: 9922182
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Aaron Wierenga, Jennifer Ann Murphy, Evan Reese
  • Publication number: 20180004923
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Aaron Wierenga, Jennifer Ann Murphy, Evan Reese
  • Publication number: 20170115640
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Aaron Wierenga
  • Publication number: 20160205292
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Aaron Wierenga, Jennifer Ann Murphy, Evan Reese
  • Publication number: 20150227226
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: Griffin Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Wierenga, Evan Reese
  • Patent number: D754029
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Wierenga, Brittany L. Stewart
  • Patent number: D763263
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Aaron Wierenga
  • Patent number: D776915
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Wierenga, Brittany L. Stewart
  • Patent number: D841738
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Aaron Wierenga