Patents by Inventor Matthew Brian Parrill

Matthew Brian Parrill 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: 20150076297
    Abstract: A Modular Handle And Stand For Electronic Devices is disclosed that aids the use of cameras, smartphones, portable music players, tablet computers, or multiple such devices used in tandem. The modular system is comprised of a handle, various accessory heads, a means of attachment, and an optional charging battery enclosed in the handle for charging the attached device(s). The modularity of the design allows the device to be easily adapted to multiple device types, as well as a plurality of devices. It allows a device to be attached to the handle with or without that device being placed within a case or enclosure, and creates the option of using the internal cavity of the handle to be used for hosting a removable battery or for storage. The invention may be used as a handle for capturing video or still images, as a multi-position stand that replaces the need to carry a standard tripod, and may be expanded with additional modules to support current and future devices and accessories.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventor: Matthew Brian Parrill
  • Publication number: 20140373986
    Abstract: A currency and card holder is disclosed that employs two retention mechanisms, thereby creating both a primary and secondary means of retaining articles. The primary mechanism may be actuated with one finger to grip and release the contents of the device. The secondary mechanism enables a greater total capacity without substantially increasing the size of the device. The device is formed by a base upon which is attached a pivoting arm structure. The pivoting arm structure contains a sliding mechanism that acts as a primary means of retention against an article, or articles, with the base as a supporting member. The pivoting arm structure acts as a secondary means of retention. The secondary mechanism is engaged automatically when the primary mechanism reaches its capacity, and can also be actuated independently. The device may be employed as described, or in conjunction with an accessory container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventor: Matthew Brian Parrill