Patents by Inventor Eric MONTALVO

Eric MONTALVO 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).

  • APPARATUS WITH SELF-RETRACTING ELASTOMERIC SUPPORT BAND
    Publication number: 20240138537
    Abstract: Apparatus selectively attachable to the outer case of a cellular telephone or other similarly sized portable device. The apparatus desirably includes a housing containing an elastomeric band that is principally disposed inside the housing when the apparatus is not in use. The apparatus may include a kickstand and a cardholder. The elastomeric band can be used as a selectively retractable carrying strap when the cell phone or other similar device is not in use. Alternatively, the flexible continuous loop can be used, for example, to support the cell phone around a user's neck for hands-free use when the user is engaged in other activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Applicant: SLINGER, LLC
    Inventors: Mark SMALL, Steven E. SHAW, Eric MONTALVO
  • Apparatus with self-retracting elastomeric support band
    Patent number: 11896100
    Abstract: Apparatus selectively attachable to the outer case of a cellular telephone or other similarly sized portable device. The apparatus desirably includes a housing containing an elastomeric band that is principally disposed inside the housing when the apparatus is not in use. The apparatus may include a kickstand and a cardholder. The elastomeric band can be used as a selectively retractable carrying strap when the cell phone or other similar device is not in use. Alternatively, the flexible continuous loop can be used, for example, to support the cell phone around a user's neck for hands-free use when the user is engaged in other activities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: SLINGER, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Small, Steven E. Shaw, Eric Montalvo
  • APPARATUS WITH SELF-RETRACTING ELASTOMERIC SUPPORT BAND
    Publication number: 20220312920
    Abstract: Apparatus selectively attachable to the outer case of a cellular telephone or other similarly sized portable device. The apparatus desirably includes a housing containing an elastomeric band that is principally disposed inside the housing when the apparatus is not in use. The apparatus may include a kickstand and a cardholder. The elastomeric band can be used as a selectively retractable carrying strap when the cell phone or other similar device is not in use. Alternatively, the flexible continuous loop can be used, for example, to support the cell phone around a user's neck for hands-free use when the user is engaged in other activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: SLINGER, LLC
    Inventors: Mark SMALL, Steven E. SHAW, Eric MONTALVO