Patents by Inventor Jeffrey C. Wicks
Jeffrey C. Wicks 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: 11987183Abstract: A protective case system for use with an electronic device includes a protective case, a handle, and an adapter. The protective case removably receives the electronic device and a display screen of the electronic device remains accessible when the electronic device is installed in the protective case. The handle extends outward from the protective case. The handle is configured for carrying the protective case and the installed electronic device. The adapter is configured to attach to the handle and be bendable by a user to a plurality of positions. The adapter is configured to function as a multi-position stand for the protective case and the installed electronic device. The adapter is further configured to removably affix the protective case and the installed electronic device to a seat.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2023Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Shanshan Li, Joseph A. Prizzi, Kevin M. Malak, Jeffrey C. Wicks, Andrew J. Walla
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Publication number: 20230347834Abstract: A protective case system for use with an electronic device includes a protective case, a handle, and an adapter. The protective case removably receives the electronic device and a display screen of the electronic device remains accessible when the electronic device is installed in the protective case. The handle extends outward from the protective case. The handle is configured for carrying the protective case and the installed electronic device. The adapter is configured to attach to the handle and be bendable by a user to a plurality of positions. The adapter is configured to function as a multi-position stand for the protective case and the installed electronic device. The adapter is further configured to removably affix the protective case and the installed electronic device to a seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2023Publication date: November 2, 2023Inventors: SHANSHAN LI, JOSEPH A. PRIZZI, KEVIN M. MALAK, JEFFREY C. WICKS, ANDREW J. WALLA
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Patent number: 11745670Abstract: A protective case system for use with an electronic device includes a protective case, a handle, and an adapter. The protective case removably receives the electronic device and a display screen of the electronic device remains accessible when the electronic device is installed in the protective case. The handle is attached to and extends outward from a back surface of the protective case. The handle is configured for carrying the protective case and the installed electronic device. The adapter is configured to be removably attachable to the handle and bendable by a user to a plurality of positions. The adapter is configured to function as a multi-position stand for the protective case and the installed electronic device. The adapter is further configured to removably affix the protective case and the installed electronic device to headrest posts of a seat.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Shanshan Li, Joseph A. Prizzi, Kevin M. Malak, Jeffrey C. Wicks, Andrew J. Walla
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Publication number: 20210347312Abstract: A protective case system for use with an electronic device includes a protective case, a handle, and an adapter. The protective case removably receives the electronic device and a display screen of the electronic device remains accessible when the electronic device is installed in the protective case. The handle is attached to and extends outward from a back surface of the protective case. The handle is configured for carrying the protective case and the installed electronic device. The adapter is configured to be removably attachable to the handle and bendable by a user to a plurality of positions. The adapter is configured to function as a multi-position stand for the protective case and the installed electronic device. The adapter is further configured to removably affix the protective case and the installed electronic device to headrest posts of a seat.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: SHANSHAN LI, JOSEPH A. PRIZZI, KEVIN M. MALAK, JEFFREY C. WICKS, ANDREW J. WALLA
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Patent number: 11068030Abstract: A stand that is attachable to a back surface of an electronic device or a protective case for the electronic device. The stand includes a base portion, two legs, and two pivoting spring arms. Each leg pivots at a leg axis along an arc between a stowed position and an extended position. The two pivoting spring arms are attached to the base portion at a first end and attached to a respective one of the legs at a second end. Each pivoting spring arm is configured to apply a spring force to the leg to, alternately, force leg toward the stowed position or the extended position depending on the starting position of the leg.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2019Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Richard K. Marcks, Jr., Jeffrey C. Wicks
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Publication number: 20200200322Abstract: A stand that is attachable to a back surface of an electronic device or a protective case for the electronic device. The stand includes a base portion, two legs, and two pivoting spring arms. Each leg pivots at a leg axis along an arc between a stowed position and an extended position. The two pivoting spring arms are attached to the base portion at a first end and attached to a respective one of the legs at a second end. Each pivoting spring arm is configured to apply a spring force to the leg to, alternately, force leg toward the stowed position or the extended position depending on the starting position of the leg.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2019Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: RICHARD K. MARCKS, JR., JEFFREY C. WICKS
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Patent number: 9287916Abstract: A protective case can include a removable screen protector that is reusable and easily interchangeable by hand. In one example, the protective case can be part of a kit that includes a plurality of removable screen protectors, and the removable screen protectors can each have special attributes that allow a user to quickly and easily modify the attributes of the protective case by simply exchanging a first removable screen protector with a second removable screen protector. In this way, the user can quickly and easily modify the attributes of the protective case to better align with practical considerations of the user's environment.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Jeffrey C. Wicks, Carlton R. Lay, William L. DeMarco, James M. Hendrix, Jamie L. Johnson
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Publication number: 20140332417Abstract: A protective case can include a removable screen protector that is reusable and easily interchangeable by hand. In one example, the protective case can be part of a kit that includes a plurality of removable screen protectors, and the removable screen protectors can each have special attributes that allow a user to quickly and easily modify the attributes of the protective case by simply exchanging a first removable screen protector with a second removable screen protector. In this way, the user can quickly and easily modify the attributes of the protective case to better align with practical considerations of the user's environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2013Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Jeffrey C. Wicks, Carlton R. Lay, William L. DeMarco, James M. Hendrix, Jamie L. Johnson
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Patent number: D720740Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2014Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Jeffrey C. Wicks, Ryan D. Sellden, Jonathan B. Rayeski, John P. Fitzgerald
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Patent number: D772853Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Jeffrey C. Wicks, Ryan D. Sellden, Jonathan B. Rayeski, John P. Fitzgerald