Patents by Inventor Eddie Somuah

Eddie Somuah 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: 20140291459
    Abstract: A detachable hook or clip with view angle adjuster can be used for hanging an electronic device in various settings. The device includes a flexible hook or clip and a view angle adjuster that may be made of, for example, plastic or metal. The flexible hook or clip may be attached to the back of an electronic device using, for example, a magnetic bar, hook and loop fasteners, suction cup or the like. The hook or clip may be used to suspend the electronic device from any appropriate fixture, such as a seat back in an automobile, train, aircraft, or the like. The view angle adjuster may be attached to the lower portion of the electronic device and may be used to tilt the viewing angle of the hanging electronic device. The device be stowed when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2013
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: Eddie Somuah
  • Patent number: 8424825
    Abstract: An adjustable holder for an electronic device includes four pivotally attached telescopic arms. The left, right and bottom telescopic arms include an elongated sleeve and an extendable arm that moves in and out of the sleeve. Each extendable arm has a forward projecting fin with a raised edge. The top telescopic arm includes a top elongated sleeve, a secondary sleeve and an extendable hook arm. In use, the arms are rotated and extended to fit the length and width of an electronic device, which can then be cradled between the left, right and bottom fins. The hook arm is used to suspend the electronic device from any suitable fixture and a tilt arm is used to adjust the viewing angle of the cradled device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Inventor: Eddie Somuah
  • Publication number: 20120235001
    Abstract: An adjustable holder for an electronic device includes four pivotally attached telescopic arms. The left, right and bottom telescopic arms include an elongated sleeve and an extendable arm that moves in and out of the sleeve. Each extendable arm has a forward projecting fin with a raised edge. The top telescopic arm includes a top elongated sleeve, a secondary sleeve and an extendable hook arm. In use, the arms are rotated and extended to fit the length and width of an electronic device, which can then be cradled between the left, right and bottom fins. The hook arm is used to suspend the electronic device from any suitable fixture and a tilt arm is used to adjust the viewing angle of the cradled device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventor: Eddie Somuah
  • Patent number: 7533860
    Abstract: A beverage cup holder. The beverage cup holder has a housing with a top and bottom, and includes first and second opposing arms for gripping the sidewalls of a cup or beverage container. The first and second opposing arms each comprise a plurality of telescoping chain-links. A retractable bottom support arm extends from the bottom of the housing for supporting the base of a beverage container. A retractable cup holder support arm extends from the top of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Inventor: Eddie Somuah
  • Publication number: 20080169397
    Abstract: A beverage cup holder. The beverage cup holder has a housing with a top and bottom, and includes first and second opposing arms for gripping the sidewalls of a cup or beverage container. The first and second opposing arms each comprise a plurality of telescoping chain-links. A retractable bottom support arm extends from the bottom of the housing for supporting the base of a beverage container. A retractable cup holder support arm extends from the top of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2007
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventor: Eddie Somuah
  • Patent number: 7378948
    Abstract: The digital message display for vehicles detects a tailgater and automatically flashes a warning message, directed to the tailgater, on a message display that is located in the rear window of the vehicle in view of following traffic. In addition to the warning message directed to the tailgater, a distance display is located in view of the vehicle driver to indicate the distance of the tailgater. An audible alarm alerts the driver to the presence of the tailgater. Additionally, a wireless remote control device allows the driver to manually select and display one of a number of pre-defined safety and courtesy messages. Multiple distance sensors provide multiple functional ranges to accommodate varying driving or traffic conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2008
    Inventor: Eddie Somuah
  • Publication number: 20080070656
    Abstract: A game apparatus for players desiring to play an enhanced game of hide and seek, comprising: an electronic seeker unit and a plurality of portable target units for generating wireless signals. The electronic seeker unit includes: a memory configured to store sets of questions configured to be answerable by players having different levels of skill or intelligence, at least one input device and at least one output device, a first processor, and a first communication element. The first processor is operatively coupled to the memory and configured to present different sets of questions corresponding to the skill levels of each player via the at least one output device during a game of hide and seek. The first communication element is operably coupled to the first processor and the first communication element is adapted to receive output signals from the plurality of portable target units.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: March 20, 2008
    Inventor: Eddie Somuah
  • Publication number: 20050134441
    Abstract: The digital message display for vehicles detects a tailgater and automatically flashes a warning message, directed to the tailgater, on a message display that is located in the rear window of the vehicle in view of following traffic. In addition to the warning message directed to the tailgater, a distance display is located in view of the vehicle driver to indicate the distance of the tailgater. An audible alarm alerts the driver to the presence of the tailgater. Additionally, a wireless remote control device allows the driver to manually select and display one of a number of pre-defined safety and courtesy messages. Multiple distance sensors provide multiple functional ranges to accommodate varying driving or traffic conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventor: Eddie Somuah
  • Publication number: 20040183659
    Abstract: The digital message display for vehicles detects a tailgater and automatically flashes a warning message, directed to the tailgater, on a message display that is located in the rear window of the vehicle in view of following traffic. In addition to the warning message directed to the tailgater, a distance display is located in view of the vehicle driver to indicate the distance of the tailgater. An audible alarm alerts the driver to the presence of the tailgater. Additionally, a wireless remote control device allows the driver to manually select and display one of a number of pre-defined safety and courtesy messages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventor: Eddie Somuah