Patents by Inventor Nicholas J. Murrells
Nicholas J. Murrells 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: 9843127Abstract: This disclosure presents a connector assembly for providing a waterproof connection to a case for an electronic device. The connector assembly includes a connector body, an electrical cable, and an electrical conductor. The electrical conductor is electrically connected to the electrical cable and electrically engages the installed electronic device to convey at least one of data and power between the installed electronic device and the electrical cable. The connector assembly also includes an outer sleeve configured to freely rotate around the connector body and further configured to removably connect the connector assembly to the case. The outer sleeve includes a securing region to removably secure the connector assembly to the case, an inner gasket to seal an inner sealing interface of the outer sleeve with the connector body, and an outer gasket positioned to seal an outer sealing interface of the outer sleeve with the case.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2016Date of Patent: December 12, 2017Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Feng Song Liu, Brian C. Bone, Feng Feng, Nicholas J. Murrells
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Publication number: 20160294106Abstract: This disclosure presents a connector assembly for providing a waterproof connection to a case for an electronic device. The connector assembly includes a connector body, an electrical cable, and an electrical conductor. The electrical conductor is electrically connected to the electrical cable and electrically engages the installed electronic device to convey at least one of data and power between the installed electronic device and the electrical cable. The connector assembly also includes an outer sleeve configured to freely rotate around the connector body and further configured to removably connect the connector assembly to the case. The outer sleeve includes a securing region to removably secure the connector assembly to the case, an inner gasket to seal an inner sealing interface of the outer sleeve with the connector body, and an outer gasket positioned to seal an outer sealing interface of the outer sleeve with the case.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Feng Song Liu, Brian C. Bone, Feng Feng, Nicholas J. Murrells
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Patent number: 9398365Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to waterproof electronic assemblies, such as earphones, earphone electronic controls, and waterproof connectors, as well as an apparatus for retaining an earpiece in the ear during physical movement and exercise. In various instances, the apparatus may include a thinned region a posterior arch and ribs to allow deformation of the earmold and facilitate securing of the earmold in the concha bowl of the ear. Electronic component assemblies described include electronic components, a cable, and a housing configured to house the electronic components. The housing also includes a cable aperture through which the cable extends, and a compression backstop extending into the interior of the housing. The electronic assembly may also include a gasket holder. The assembly also includes a gasket surrounding the cable, a compression wedge at least partially surrounding the circumference of the cable, and a crimp bead positioned proximate the compression backstop.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2014Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Feng Song Liu, Brian C. Bone, Feng Feng, Nicholas J. Murrells
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Patent number: 9161114Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus for retaining an earpiece in the ear during physical movement and exercise. In various instances, the apparatus may include a thinned region a posterior arch and ribs to allow deformation of the earmold and facilitate securing of the earmold in the concha bowl of the ear.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2014Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: TREEFROG DEVELOPMENTS, INC.Inventors: Brian C. Bone, Nicholas J. Murrells, Feng Feng
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Publication number: 20150110320Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to waterproof electronic assemblies, such as earphones, earphone electronic controls, and waterproof connectors, as well as an apparatus for retaining an earpiece in the ear during physical movement and exercise. In various instances, the apparatus may include a thinned region a posterior arch and ribs to allow deformation of the earmold and facilitate securing of the earmold in the concha bowl of the ear. Electronic component assemblies described include electronic components, a cable, and a housing configured to house the electronic components. The housing also includes a cable aperture through which the cable extends, and a compression backstop extending into the interior of the housing. The electronic assembly may also include a gasket holder. The assembly also includes a gasket surrounding the cable, a compression wedge at least partially surrounding the circumference of the cable, and a crimp bead positioned proximate the compression backstop.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Feng Song LIU, Brian C. Bone, Feng FENG, Nicholas J. Murrells
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Publication number: 20140286515Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to an apparatus for retaining an earpiece in the ear during physical movement and exercise. In various instances, the apparatus may include a thinned region a posterior arch and ribs to allow deformation of the earmold and facilitate securing of the earmold in the concha bowl of the ear.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2014Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: TREEFROG DEVELOPMENTS, INC.Inventors: Brian C. Bone, Nicholas J. Murrells, Feng Feng
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Patent number: 5339094Abstract: A VDU line marker enables a specific line on a Visual Display Unit to be quickly and accurately located, similar to using a straight edge and/or a marker pen on paper. The line may be scrolled over the displayed information or the displayed information may be scrolled with the line stationary. A VDU electronic line marker is coupled between the Visual Display Unit and a computer/terminal combination and works independently of the software. It offers a choice of line color, line thickness and precise line position without using costly memory, memory controls, software, menus or multi-function use of keys and it derives its timing from the host computer.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 1991Date of Patent: August 16, 1994Inventors: Nicholas J. Murrell, Joyce A. Murrell
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Patent number: D721351Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2013Date of Patent: January 20, 2015Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Feng Song Liu, Brian C. Bone, Feng Feng, Nicholas J. Murrells, Aleksander T. Amagasaki