Patents by Inventor Alan V. Morine

Alan V. Morine 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: 8508926
    Abstract: A protective enclosure for an electronic device such as a laptop computer or tablet computer that comprises a shell that is capable of enclosing and substantially surrounding the electronic device. The shell is substantially watertight, substantially rigid and substantially crush-resistant. The inside of the shell has a hook and loop liner with shock absorbing corner bumpers having hook and loop type bases so that the bumpers may attach at any point on the liner inside the shell to accommodate electronic devices of various sizes and to secure the device inside the enclosure in a shock absorbent suspended manner. The shell may further comprise a USB connector hub for connection to the USB port of a laptop computer or PC tablet enclosed in the protective shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine
  • Publication number: 20100147737
    Abstract: Disclosed is a protective case for an electronic device. The protective case has two layers, an inner cushion cover that surrounds a portion of the electronic device and an outer rigid shell. The outer rigid shell has curved flexible arms that engage and hold the cushion cover 104 on the electronic device. The cushion cover has reduced thickness portions so that the curved flexible arms are embedded in the cushion cover and provide a protective case having a substantially smooth exterior. The cushion cover is capable of absorbing shocks from impacts on the rigid outer shell. Coring on the inner portion of the cushion cover provides additional softness and the ability of the cushion cover to absorb shocks while using a higher density material, which is able to conform to the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine, W. Travis Smith, John H. Loudenslager, Jamie L. Johnson, Matthew M. Glanzer
  • Publication number: 20100104814
    Abstract: Disclosed is a protective cover for an electronic device that is made from an elastomeric material that simultaneously provides cushioning that would otherwise be provided by a softer, thicker material, while utilizing a single, denser material that provides a slim profile and has sufficient density to conform well to the electronic device and prevent the transmission of impacts with hard surfaces directly to the electronic device. Although a denser material is used for the protective cover, recesses are formed in thicker portions at impact points that create compressible ribs. The ribs provide softer, cushioned portions of the cover in the impact areas, which are capable of absorbing the shock and energy of impacts. Other protective covers have a uniform thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Jamie L. Johnson, Alan V. Morine, Stephen Willes, Matthew M. Glanzer
  • Publication number: 20100008028
    Abstract: A protective enclosure for an electronic device such as a laptop computer or tablet computer that comprises a shell that is capable of enclosing and substantially surrounding the electronic device. The shell is substantially watertight, substantially rigid and substantially crush-resistant. The inside of the shell has a hook and loop liner with shock absorbing corner bumpers having hook and loop type bases so that the bumpers may attach at any point on the liner inside the shell to accommodate electronic devices of various sizes and to secure the device inside the enclosure in a shock absorbent suspended manner. The shell may further comprise a USB connector hub for connection to the USB port of a laptop computer or PC tablet enclosed in the protective shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine
  • Patent number: 7312984
    Abstract: A protective enclosure is disclosed for an interactive flat-panel control device. The protective enclosure is watertight, crush-resistant, and impact-resistant. An electrical adapter may disposed within the protective enclosure and covered with an elastomeric covering that permits a connector of the adapter to flex with respect to the lower shell of the enclosure so that the connector may easily be inserted into an interface jack of the electronic device. The elastomeric covering also provides a watertight seal that enables the protective enclosure to be submersibly watertight. While providing protection, the protective enclosure simultaneously allows smooth and accurate interaction with the interactive flat-panel controlled device. The protective enclosure has a protective membrane that permits RF and touch screen stylus inputs, as well as capacitance, such as from a finger, to be transmitted accurately to the flat-panel control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2007
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Brian P. Thomas, Douglas A. Kempel, Alan V. Morine
  • Patent number: D581155
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Jason M. Thompson, Matthew M. Glanzer, Jamie Lee Johnson, Alan V. Morine
  • Patent number: D587008
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Jason M. Thompson, Matthew M. Glanzer, Jamie Lee Johnson, Alan V. Morine
  • Patent number: D593319
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine, Jamie L. Johnson, Matthew M. Glanzer
  • Patent number: D605850
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2009
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Jason M. Thompson, Matthew M. Glanzer, Jamie Lee Johnson, Alan V. Morine
  • Patent number: D611478
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine, Jamie L. Johnson, Matthew M. Glanzer
  • Patent number: D613282
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine
  • Patent number: D615077
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, John H. Loudenslager, Jamie L. Johnson, W. Travis Smith, Alan V. Morine
  • Patent number: D615536
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, John H. Loudenslager, Jamie L. Johnson, W. Travis Smith, Alan V. Morine
  • Patent number: D615967
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, John H. Loudenslager, Jamie L. Johnson, Alan V. Morine
  • Patent number: D617784
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2010
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine
  • Patent number: D619574
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine, W. Travis Smith, John H. Loudenslager, Jamie L. Johnson
  • Patent number: D620487
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, John H. Loudenslager, Jamie L. Johnson, Alan V. Morine
  • Patent number: D621395
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, John H. Loudenslager, Jamie L. Johnson, Adam Wibby, Alan V. Morine
  • Patent number: D643028
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Jamie L. Johnson, John H. Loudenslager, Stephen Willes, Alan V. Morine, Adam L. Wibby
  • Patent number: D644216
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Jamie L. Johnson, John H. Loudenslager, Stephen Willes, Alan V. Morine, W. Travis Smith