Patents by Inventor Bobby Kong

Bobby Kong 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: 9571151
    Abstract: Examples of cases and other accessories for mobile electronic devices are provided. Some cases are provided to protect mobile electronic devices from unintended forceful contact that could otherwise cause damage to the mobile electronic devices and/or to protect the mobile electronic devices against unwanted and potentially damaging ingress of harmful materials, such as water, dust, dirt, and/other potentially damaging materials. Some cases can include an attachment region that is configured to receive an auxiliary component to be used and/or attached with the mobile electronic device, such as an auxiliary lens or other optical device that can be used and/or attached with an onboard camera of the mobile electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: olloclip, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick D. O'Neill, Chong Pak, Joshua Cantor, Bobby Kong
  • Publication number: 20160154293
    Abstract: Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to an optical device with one or more optical components (e.g., lenses) attached to a retainer portion or clip. The optical device can be removably attached to mobile electronic devices, such as mobile phones, tablet computers, media players, and the like. The retainer portion may be configured so as not to interfere with a user's view of a display panel of the mobile device. The optical device may include one or more energy conveying paths to allow energy to be conveyed to and/or from various components of the mobile device, such as flashes or microphones. In some embodiments, additional features may be provided, such as optical components tilted to complement a tilt of an onboard camera of a mobile device, and structures or adapters to reduce friction or allow an optical device to be attached to mobile devices of varying thicknesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Patrick D. O'Neill, Chong Pak, Bobby Kong, Ryan Nguyen
  • Patent number: 9195023
    Abstract: Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to an optical device with one or more optical components (e.g., lenses) attached to a retainer portion or clip. The optical device can be removably attached to mobile electronic devices, such as mobile phones, tablet computers, media players, and the like. The retainer portion may be configured so as not to interfere with a user's view of a display panel of the mobile device. The optical device may include one or more energy conveying paths to allow energy to be conveyed to and/or from various components of the mobile device, such as flashes or microphones. In some embodiments, additional features may be provided, such as optical components tilted to complement a tilt of an onboard camera of a mobile device, and structures or adapters to reduce friction or allow an optical device to be attached to mobile devices of varying thicknesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: olloclip, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick D. O'Neill, Chong Pak, Bobby Kong, Ryan Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20150222315
    Abstract: Examples of cases and other accessories for mobile electronic devices are provided. Some cases are provided to protect mobile electronic devices from unintended forceful contact that could otherwise cause damage to the mobile electronic devices and/or to protect the mobile electronic devices against unwanted and potentially damaging ingress of harmful materials, such as water, dust, dirt, and/other potentially damaging materials. Some cases can include an attachment region that is configured to receive an auxiliary component to be used and/or attached with the mobile electronic device, such as an auxiliary lens or other optical device that can be used and/or attached with an onboard camera of the mobile electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Patrick D. O'Neill, Chong Pak, Joshua Cantor, Bobby Kong
  • Publication number: 20150002950
    Abstract: A lens component configured to be removably attachable to a protective case or mounting component. The protective case or mounting component configured to be removably attachable to a communication or mobile electronic device. The protective case or mounting component includes one or more locking members movable between a first open position and a second closed position. The one or more locking members configured to engage with one or more engagement members of the lens component. The engagement of the one or more locking member with the one or more engagement members securing the lens component in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: olloclip, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick D. O'Neill, Chong Pak, Ryan Nguyen, Jason Patrick, Bobby Kong, Daniel Arato
  • Publication number: 20140226268
    Abstract: In some embodiments, high-performance, rugged, or damage-resistant cases for mobile electronic devices, such as mobile communication devices, are provided to enclose and/or protect mobile electronic devices and/or one or more auxiliary products for mobile electronic devices, such as one or more auxiliary lenses, from various hazards, such as impact, shock, and/or ingress of potentially damaging substances, such as water, other liquids, dust, dirt, sand, and/or other debris, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: olloclip, LLC
    Inventors: Patrick D. O'Neill, Chong Pak, Ryan Nguyen, Bobby Kong
  • Publication number: 20020120234
    Abstract: A device, system and method are disclosed for occluding a body lumen such a blood vessel having an inner wall. A blocking element is provided having an outer periphery with one or more grooves, recesses or depressions. A tube or lumen is used to interconnect the vacuum source to the grooves, recesses or depressions, such that the suction of the vacuum source causes a water-tight seal to be established between the periphery of the element and the inner wall of the body lumen. To bring the outer periphery of the blocking element in closer proximity to the inner wall of the body lumen, the element may be inflatable with a liquid or gas through a separate tube or lumen. A system-level implementation would include a source of vacuum along with the blocking element having an outer periphery with one or more grooves, recesses or depressions. Regardless of embodiment, a monitor may be provided for ensuring that the level of suction is within a desirable range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Publication date: August 29, 2002
    Inventor: Bobby Kong