Patents by Inventor Brian C. Bone
Brian C. Bone 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: 9843127Abstract: This disclosure presents a connector assembly for providing a waterproof connection to a case for an electronic device. The connector assembly includes a connector body, an electrical cable, and an electrical conductor. The electrical conductor is electrically connected to the electrical cable and electrically engages the installed electronic device to convey at least one of data and power between the installed electronic device and the electrical cable. The connector assembly also includes an outer sleeve configured to freely rotate around the connector body and further configured to removably connect the connector assembly to the case. The outer sleeve includes a securing region to removably secure the connector assembly to the case, an inner gasket to seal an inner sealing interface of the outer sleeve with the connector body, and an outer gasket positioned to seal an outer sealing interface of the outer sleeve with the case.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2016Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Feng Song Liu, Brian C. Bone, Feng Feng, Nicholas J. Murrells
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Publication number: 20160294106Abstract: This disclosure presents a connector assembly for providing a waterproof connection to a case for an electronic device. The connector assembly includes a connector body, an electrical cable, and an electrical conductor. The electrical conductor is electrically connected to the electrical cable and electrically engages the installed electronic device to convey at least one of data and power between the installed electronic device and the electrical cable. The connector assembly also includes an outer sleeve configured to freely rotate around the connector body and further configured to removably connect the connector assembly to the case. The outer sleeve includes a securing region to removably secure the connector assembly to the case, an inner gasket to seal an inner sealing interface of the outer sleeve with the connector body, and an outer gasket positioned to seal an outer sealing interface of the outer sleeve with the case.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Feng Song Liu, Brian C. Bone, Feng Feng, Nicholas J. Murrells
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Patent number: 9398365Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to waterproof electronic assemblies, such as earphones, earphone electronic controls, and waterproof connectors, as well as an apparatus for retaining an earpiece in the ear during physical movement and exercise. In various instances, the apparatus may include a thinned region a posterior arch and ribs to allow deformation of the earmold and facilitate securing of the earmold in the concha bowl of the ear. Electronic component assemblies described include electronic components, a cable, and a housing configured to house the electronic components. The housing also includes a cable aperture through which the cable extends, and a compression backstop extending into the interior of the housing. The electronic assembly may also include a gasket holder. The assembly also includes a gasket surrounding the cable, a compression wedge at least partially surrounding the circumference of the cable, and a crimp bead positioned proximate the compression backstop.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2014Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Feng Song Liu, Brian C. Bone, Feng Feng, Nicholas J. Murrells
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Patent number: 9161114Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus for retaining an earpiece in the ear during physical movement and exercise. In various instances, the apparatus may include a thinned region a posterior arch and ribs to allow deformation of the earmold and facilitate securing of the earmold in the concha bowl of the ear.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2014Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: TREEFROG DEVELOPMENTS, INC.Inventors: Brian C. Bone, Nicholas J. Murrells, Feng Feng
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Publication number: 20150110320Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to waterproof electronic assemblies, such as earphones, earphone electronic controls, and waterproof connectors, as well as an apparatus for retaining an earpiece in the ear during physical movement and exercise. In various instances, the apparatus may include a thinned region a posterior arch and ribs to allow deformation of the earmold and facilitate securing of the earmold in the concha bowl of the ear. Electronic component assemblies described include electronic components, a cable, and a housing configured to house the electronic components. The housing also includes a cable aperture through which the cable extends, and a compression backstop extending into the interior of the housing. The electronic assembly may also include a gasket holder. The assembly also includes a gasket surrounding the cable, a compression wedge at least partially surrounding the circumference of the cable, and a crimp bead positioned proximate the compression backstop.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Feng Song LIU, Brian C. Bone, Feng FENG, Nicholas J. Murrells
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Publication number: 20140286515Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus for retaining an earpiece in the ear during physical movement and exercise. In various instances, the apparatus may include a thinned region a posterior arch and ribs to allow deformation of the earmold and facilitate securing of the earmold in the concha bowl of the ear.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: TREEFROG DEVELOPMENTS, INC.Inventors: Brian C. Bone, Nicholas J. Murrells, Feng Feng
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Patent number: 8152018Abstract: A container is disclosed, generally having an open top defined by an annular rim, a base, and a sidewall extending between the top and the base. The sidewall has two arcuately formed longitudinal recesses, an annular rib, an annular shoulder located between the longitudinal recesses and the base, and a lower portion extending between the annular shoulder and the base. The annular shoulder is characterized by two arched portions aligned with the longitudinal recesses, and the lower portion has two beveled portions aligned with the longitudinal recesses. This container is more ergonomic, and has greater sidewall strength and rigidity, than existing containers.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2005Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Solo Cup Operating CorporationInventors: Stephen Alan Smith, Kevin Ray Smith, Warren Giles Wiedmeyer, Kimberly Vaile Healy, Randy Golden, Rudy DesChamps, Irshad Khan, Bryce C. Rutter, Brian C. Bone, John H. Loudenslager, Jan Rolf Stillerman
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Patent number: 7552840Abstract: A disposable plate for carrying and serving food is disclosed. One particular aspect of the invention includes a plate with a substantially circular food-contact area with a substantially oval rim periphery. The rim is formed to make the plate easy to hold, with grooves adapted to accommodate fingers and/or thumbs. The present invention may be designed to segment the food storage areas of the plate into multiple compartments by using a divider wall. Also, the food-contact area can be slightly domed to force food to shift to the outer portion of the food-contact area and inhibit the food from slipping to the middle of the plate, thus keeping the plate center from sagging.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2006Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Solo Cup Operating CorporationInventors: John Stewart Gitschlag, Stephen Alan Smith, James Tam Joines, Jr., Kimberly Vaile Healy, Warren Giles Wiedmeyer, Bryce G. Rutter, John Howard Loudenslager, Ryan J. Bruce, Brian C. Bone, Jan R. Stillerman
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Patent number: 7546932Abstract: A container is disclosed, generally having an open top defined by an annular rim, a base, and a sidewall extending between the top and the base. The sidewall has two arcuately formed longitudinal recesses, an annular rib, an annular shoulder located between the longitudinal recesses and the base, and a lower portion extending between the annular shoulder and the base. The annular shoulder is characterized by two arched portions aligned with the longitudinal recesses, and the lower portion has two beveled portions aligned with the longitudinal recesses. This container is more ergonomic, and has greater sidewall strength and rigidity, than existing containers.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2003Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Solo Cup Operating CorporationInventors: Stephen Alan Smith, Kevin Ray Smith, Warren Giles Wiedmeyer, Kimberly Vaile Healy, Randy Golden, Rudy DesChamps, Irshad Khan, Bryce C. Rutter, Brian C. Bone, John H. Loudenslager, Jan Rolf Stillerman
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Patent number: 7246715Abstract: A reclosable lid 310 for a container holding a flowable substance has a cover 312 and a rotatable element 50 rotatably supported by the cover 312. The cover 312 has an opening 28 and a slot 30 located in a top wall 14 of the cover 312. The cover 312 also has a tab 323 extending outward from a portion of the cover 312. The rotatable element 50 has at least one aperture 78 and an actuator 54 that is accessible through the slot 30. The element 50 is moveable by manipulation of the actuator 54 between a first position wherein the aperture 78 is misaligned with the opening 28, and a second position wherein the aperture 78 is aligned with the opening 28. The cover 312 has at least one support member 102 extending radially inward from an inner surface 100 of the cover 312, wherein the support member 102 rotatably supports the element 50.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2003Date of Patent: July 24, 2007Assignee: Solo Cup Operating CorporationInventors: Stephen Alan Smith, Dawn Ellen Huston, Warren Giles Wiedmeyer, Stephen William Sullivan, Rich Matthew Chin, Mohammed Maqsood Ahmed, John Stewart Gitschlag, David Raymond Langelan, Rajendra Ranjitbhai Chauhan, William Edward Hurst, James Tam Joines, Jr., Kevin Ray Smith, Mark Gerald Anhalt, Bryce G. Rutter, Brian C. Bone, Heath A. Doty, Richard Michael Sandusky
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Patent number: 7159732Abstract: A reclosable lid 10 for a container holding a flowable substance has a first piece or cover 12, and a movable second piece or disk 50. The cover 10 has a top wall 14, a side wall 16 and a mounting portion 22 for connecting the lid 10 on the container. The cover 12 has an opening 28 adapted to permit the flow of the substance through the lid 10. The cover 12 further includes a slot 30 located in the top wall 14. The disk 50 has at least one aperture 78, a post 54, and a projection 52. The aperture 78 and the projection 52 are each cooperatively dimensioned with the opening 28. The post 54 is adapted to be received by the slot 30 in the cover 12. The disk 50 is movable between a first position wherein at least a portion of the projection 52 is received in the opening 28 in the first position, and a second position wherein the aperture 78 is aligned with the opening 28 in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2003Date of Patent: January 9, 2007Assignee: Solo Cup Operating CorporationInventors: Stephen Alan Smith, Dawn Ellen Huston, Warren Giles Wiedmeyer, Stephen William Sullivan, Rich Matthew Chin, Mohammed Maqsood Ahmed, John Stewart Gitschlag, David Raymond Langelan, Rajendra Ranjitbhai Chauhan, William Edward Hurst, James Tam Joines, Jr., Kevin Ray Smith, Mark Gerald Anhalt, Bryce G. Rutter, Brian C. Bone, Heath A. Doty
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Patent number: 7156251Abstract: A reclosable lid 10 for a container holding a flowable substance has a first piece or cover 12, and a movable second piece or disk 50. The cover 10 has a top wall 14, a side wall 16 and a mounting portion 22 for connecting the lid 10 on the container. The cover 12 has an opening 28 adapted to permit the flow of the substance through the lid 10. The cover 12 further includes a slot 30 located in the top wall 14. The disk 50 has at least one aperture 78, a post 54, and a projection 52. The aperture 78 and the projection 52 are each cooperatively dimensioned with the opening 28. The post 54 is adapted to be received by the slot 30 in the cover 12. The disk 50 is movable between a first position wherein at least a portion of the projection 52 is received in the opening 28 in the first position, and a second position wherein the aperture 78 is aligned with the opening 28 in the second position.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2003Date of Patent: January 2, 2007Assignee: Solo Cup Operating CorporationInventors: Stephen Alan Smith, Dawn Ellen Huston, Warren Giles Wiedmeyer, Stephen William Sullivan, Rich Matthew Chin, Mohammed Maqsood Ahmed, John Stewart Gitschlag, David Raymond Langelan, Rajendra Ranjitbhai Chauhan, William Edward Hurst, James Tam Joines, Jr., Kevin Ray Smith, Mark Gerald Anhalt, Bryce G. Rutter, Brian C. Bone, Heath A. Doty
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Patent number: 7121422Abstract: A disposable plate for carrying and serving food is disclosed. One particular aspect of the invention includes a plate with a substantially circular food-contact area with a substantially oval rim periphery. The rim is formed to make the plate easy to hold, with grooves adapted to accommodate fingers and/or thumbs. The present invention may be designed to segment the food storage areas of the plate into multiple compartments by using a divider wall. Also, the food-contact area can be slightly domed to force food to shift to the outer portion of the food-contact area and inhibit the food from slipping to the middle of the plate, thus keeping the plate center from sagging.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2002Date of Patent: October 17, 2006Assignee: Solo Cup Operating CorporationInventors: John Stewart Gitschlag, Stephen Alan Smith, James Tam Joines, Jr., Kimberly Vaile Healy, Warren Giles Wiedmeyer, Bryce G. Rutter, John Howard Loudenslager, Ryan J. Bruce, Brian C. Bone, Jan R. Stillerman
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Patent number: D508822Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2004Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Solo Cup CompanyInventors: Stephen A. Smith, Ayberk Abayhan, Warren Giles Wiedmeyer, Kimberly Vaile Healy, Ann McIntee, John Stewart Gitschlag, James Tam Joines, Jr., Bryce G. Rutter, John Howard Loudenslager, Brian C. Bone, Jan R. Stillerman
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Patent number: D514380Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2003Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Solo Cup CompanyInventors: Stephen Alan Smith, Kevin Ray Smith, Warren Giles Wiedmeyer, Kimberly Vaile Healy, Bryce C. Rutter, Brian C. Bone, John H. Loudenslager, Jan Rolf Stillerman
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Patent number: D514385Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2004Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Solo Cup CompanyInventors: Stephen Alan Smith, Kevin Ray Smith, Warren Giles Wiedmeyer, Kimberly Vaile Healy, Randy Golden, Rudy DesChamps, Irshad Khan, Bryce C. Rutter, Brian C. Bone, John H. Loudenslager, Jan Rolf Stillerman
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Patent number: D514444Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2003Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Solo Cup CompanyInventors: Stephen Alan Smith, Warren Giles Wiedmeyer, John Stewart Gitschlag, James Tam Joines, Jr., Bryce G. Rutter, Brian C. Bone, Kevin Ray Smith
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Patent number: D514445Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2003Date of Patent: February 7, 2006Assignee: Solo Cup CompanyInventors: Stephen Alan Smith, Warren Giles Wiedmeyer, John Stewart Gitschlag, James Tam Joines, Jr., Bryce G. Rutter, Brian C. Bone, Kevin Ray Smith
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Patent number: D514884Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2004Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: Solo Cup CompanyInventors: Stephen Alan Smith, Kevin Ray Smith, Warren Giles Wiedmeyer, Kimberly Vaile Healy, Randy Golden, Rudy DesChamps, Irshad Khan, Bryce C. Rutter, Brian C. Bone, John H. Loudenslager, Jan Rolf Stillerman
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Patent number: D721351Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2013Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Feng Song Liu, Brian C. Bone, Feng Feng, Nicholas J. Murrells, Aleksander T. Amagasaki