Patents by Inventor John Willenborg

John Willenborg 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: 9083869
    Abstract: A case for an electronic communications device having a lens for capturing images comprises an external casing assembly comprising: (a) an external sleeve defining an interior space, the sleeve comprising an opening at one longitudinal end; (b) a door movably mounted at the opposite end; (c) a releasable latch for securing the door in a closed position; and (d) an interchangeable lens assembly comprising a lens and a lens holder removably attached to a front side of the casing assembly. The case further comprises a sled component for receiving the electronic communication device thereon, the sled component being configured for removable receipt in an inserted position in the external sleeve by longitudinal insertion. The sled component reduces vibrations experienced by the electronic communications device. The sled component has a lens exposing area positioned for alignment with the lens of the electronics communications device to permit image capture therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2015
    Assignee: FELLOWES, INC.
    Inventor: John Willenborg
  • Patent number: 9071810
    Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus are disclosed. The POV video mounting system described herein includes a casing assembly and a mounting assembly. The casing assembly is operable to fit an electronic device therein wherein the electronic device has video recording and video display capability. The mounting assembly is coupled to said casing assembly and operable to mount the apparatus to sports equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Fellowes, Inc.
    Inventor: John Willenborg
  • Patent number: 9071675
    Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus are disclosed. In particular, a Point of View (POV) video mounting system described herein includes a casing assembly operable to fit an electronic device therein. The electronic device has video and data recording and display capability. In addition, a POV video mounting system includes a mounting assembly coupled to the casing assembly and operable to mount the POV video mounting system to sports equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: Fellowes, Inc.
    Inventor: John Willenborg
  • Publication number: 20150124163
    Abstract: A case for an electronic communications device having a lens for capturing images comprises an external casing assembly comprising: (a) an external sleeve defining an interior space, the sleeve comprising an opening at one longitudinal end; (b) a door movably mounted at the opposite end; (c) a releasable latch for securing the door in a closed position; and (d) an interchangeable lens assembly comprising a lens and a lens holder removably attached to a front side of the casing assembly. The case further comprises a sled component for receiving the electronic communication device thereon, the sled component being configured for removable receipt in an inserted position in the external sleeve by longitudinal insertion. The sled component reduces vibrations experienced by the electronic communications device. The sled component has a lens exposing area positioned for alignment with the lens of the electronics communications device to permit image capture therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventor: John Willenborg
  • Publication number: 20130251330
    Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus are disclosed. The POV video mounting system described herein includes a casing assembly and a mounting assembly. The casing assembly is operable to fit an electronic device therein wherein the electronic device has video recording and video display capability. The mounting assembly is coupled to said casing assembly and operable to mount the apparatus to sports equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventor: John Willenborg
  • Publication number: 20130184033
    Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus are disclosed. In particular, a Point of View (POV) video mounting system described herein includes a casing assembly operable to fit an electronic device therein. The electronic device has video and data recording and display capability. In addition, a POV video mounting system includes a mounting assembly coupled to the casing assembly and operable to mount the POV video mounting system to sports equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Inventor: John Willenborg
  • Publication number: 20130158687
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a system and method for obtaining data signatures and displaying performance metrics during sports training and for entertainment. The method includes utilizing computer application software installed on a mobile device having conventional smart phone hardware to record data signatures, and in return, displaying performance metrics back to a user in a meaningful way, The computer application software is operable to record data obtained by conventional smart phone hardware such as, but not limited to, an accelerometer, GPS receiver, tilt sensor, and radiometer. The method further includes reviewing the performance metrics displayed by the computer application software, and in response to reviewing the metrics, making adjustments to improve one's performance while participating in subsequent action sports activities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: John Willenborg
  • Patent number: D684569
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: Optrix, LLC
    Inventor: John Willenborg
  • Patent number: D803292
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Fellowes, Inc.
    Inventor: John Willenborg
  • Patent number: D803293
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Fellowes, Inc.
    Inventor: John Willenborg