Patents by Inventor Alex Klinkman

Alex Klinkman 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).

  • Publication number: 20230130700
    Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device includes a cavity defined by a plurality of sidewalls and a rear wall and configured to support the portable electronic device therein, and a kickstand arrangement coupled to the rear wall, the kickstand arrangement comprising a first kickstand rotatable about a first rotational axis between a stowed position and a support position and a second kickstand rotatable about a second rotational axis transverse to the first rotational axis, wherein the second kickstand is configured to rotate into an auxiliary support position in which the second kickstand extends between the rear wall and the first kickstand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Erica Serna, Wilson Tse, Alex Klinkman
  • Publication number: 20220162886
    Abstract: A security apparatus includes a lock body, an actuator assembly supported by the lock body, the actuator assembly having an engagement feature configured to rotate between a first position and a second position. The security apparatus further includes a lock tip removably coupled to the lock body. The lock tip is movable by the actuator assembly between a locked position, in which the lock tip is secured to the portable electronic device, and an unlocked position, in which the lock tip is unsecured from the portable electronic device. Rotating the engagement feature from the second position to the first position locks the lock tip to the lock body and concurrently locks the lock tip to the portable electronic device. Rotating the engagement feature from the first position to the second position unlocks the lock tip from the lock body and concurrently unlocks the lock tip from the portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: William De Meulenaere, Michael Otsuka, Alex Klinkman, James Kao
  • Patent number: 10641011
    Abstract: A bag (10) includes a body having a first portion (26) and a second portion (30) defining a storage compartment therebetween. The bag also includes a zipper (18) with a slider (60) movable along the body and a pull (64). The bag further includes a bracket assembly (22) having a base (82) defining a recess for receiving a portion of the pull, and a cover (86) movable between an open position and a closed position, in which the cover substantially covers the recess to inhibit removal of the portion of the pull from the recess. The bracket assembly (22) also includes a first lock attachment point (90) configured to receive a first type of lock to secure the cover to the base, and a second lock attachment point (94) apart from the first lock attachment point (90). The second lock attachment point (94) is configured to receive a second type of lock to secure the cover to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Alex Klinkman, Brian B. Bautista, Endrit Hajno, Jason Li, John McGillin, Leslie Dotson
  • Publication number: 20180298645
    Abstract: A bag (10) includes a body having a first portion (26) and a second portion (30) defining a storage compartment therebetween. The bag also includes a zipper (18) with a slider (60) movable along the body and a pull (64). The bag further includes a bracket assembly (22) having a base (82) defining a recess for receiving a portion of the pull, and a cover (86) movable between an open position and a closed position, in which the cover substantially covers the recess to inhibit removal of the portion of the pull from the recess. The bracket assembly (22) also includes a first lock attachment point (90) configured to receive a first type of lock to secure the cover to the base, and a second lock attachment point (94) apart from the first lock attachment point (90). The second lock attachment point (94) is configured to receive a second type of lock to secure the cover to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Alex Klinkman, Brian B. Bautista, Endrit Hajno, Jason Li, John McGillin, Leslie Dotson
  • Patent number: 9824836
    Abstract: An input device for use with a first electronic device and a second electronic device includes a frame, a plurality of manually depressible input members supported by the frame, a communication module supported by the frame and operable to selectively communicate with the first electronic device and the second electronic device, and a switch supported by the frame and coupled to the communication module. The switch is operable to change whether the communication module communicates with the first electronic device or the second electronic device. The input device also includes a light source coupled to the switch and positioned at least partially within the frame. The light source is operable to provide a backlight for the plurality of input members. The backlight is modified in response to actuation of the switch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: ACCO Brands Corporation
    Inventors: Todd Robinson, Alex Klinkman
  • Publication number: 20170330710
    Abstract: An input device for use with a first electronic device and a second electronic device includes a frame, a plurality of manually depressible input members supported by the frame, a communication module supported by the frame and operable to selectively communicate with the first electronic device and the second electronic device, and a switch supported by the frame and coupled to the communication module. The switch is operable to change whether the communication module communicates with the first electronic device or the second electronic device. The input device also includes a light source coupled to the switch and positioned at least partially within the frame. The light source is operable to provide a backlight for the plurality of input members. The backlight is modified in response to actuation of the switch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: Todd Robinson, Alex Klinkman
  • Patent number: D991938
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Erica Serna, Alex Klinkman