Patents by Inventor Noah Balmer

Noah Balmer 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: 11653731
    Abstract: A device case with a strap adapted to allow the user to hold an electronic device with the aid of a strap. The device case is adapted to receive an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone, with a case with rimmed sides that capture the electronic device. The strap may unclip and move along a fixed path, exposing a clip adapted to be received by a clip receiver, such as on a tripod. An attachable device strap adapted to be adhesively fastened to the back side of an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone, or to the back side of a case holding a cellular telephone. The strap may unclip and move along a fixed path, exposing a clip adapted to be received by a clip receiver, such as on a tripod. Accessories such as stands, holders, and lights may be couple to the exposed clip, adding other functionalities to the case system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Vitech Imaging Solutions S.p.A.
    Inventors: Noah Balmer, Hen-Li Philip Chao
  • Patent number: 11595073
    Abstract: A support system which allows for the use and mounting of a smart phone, or similar electronic device, in a variety of ways. The support system may be adapted to function as a hand grip while supporting the smart phone during image acquisition, or while watching images on the smart phone. In another configuration, the support system may be adapted to attach to the user's belt. In another configuration, the support system may function as a support stand. In another configuration, the support system may be mounted on a tripod. The support system may include a kit of parts which allow for the modification of support accessories to allow for different configurations. The support system may include a removable shutter which may actuate the camera functions via wireless communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Vitec Imaging Solutions S.P.A.
    Inventor: Noah Balmer
  • Publication number: 20220312916
    Abstract: A device case with a strap adapted to allow the user to hold an electronic device with the aid of a strap. The device case is adapted to receive an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone, with a case with rimmed sides that capture the electronic device. The strap may unclip and move along a fixed path, exposing a clip adapted to be received by a clip receiver, such as on a tripod. An attachable device strap adapted to be adhesively fastened to the back side of an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone, or to the back side of a case holding a cellular telephone. The strap may unclip and move along a fixed path, exposing a clip adapted to be received by a clip receiver, such as on a tripod. Accessories such as stands, holders, and lights may be couple to the exposed clip, adding other functionalities to the case system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Noah Balmer, Hen-Li Philip Chao
  • Patent number: 11388966
    Abstract: A device case with a strap adapted to allow the user to hold an electronic device with the aid of a strap. The device case is adapted to receive an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone, with a case with rimmed sides that capture the electronic device. The strap may unclip and move along a fixed path, exposing a clip adapted to be received by a clip receiver, such as on a tripod. An attachable device strap adapted to be adhesively fastened to the back side of an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone, or to the back side of a case holding a cellular telephone. The strap may unclip and move along a fixed path, exposing a clip adapted to be received by a clip receiver, such as on a tripod. Accessories such as stands, holders, and lights may be couple to the exposed clip, adding other functionalities to the case system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Yitec Imaging Solutions S.P.A.
    Inventors: Noah Balmer, Hen-Li Philip Chao
  • Publication number: 20210083707
    Abstract: A support system which allows for the use and mounting of a smart phone, or similar electronic device, in a variety of ways. The support system may be adapted to function as a hand grip while supporting the smart phone during image acquisition, or while watching images on the smart phone. In another configuration, the support system may be adapted to attach to the user's belt. In another configuration, the support system may function as a support stand. In another configuration, the support system may be mounted on a tripod. The support system may include a kit of parts which allow for the modification of support accessories to allow for different configurations. The support system may include a removable shutter which may actuate the camera functions via wireless communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Inventor: Noah Balmer
  • Publication number: 20210059371
    Abstract: A device case with a strap adapted to allow the user to hold an electronic device with the aid of a strap. The device case is adapted to receive an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone, with a case with rimmed sides that capture the electronic device. The strap may unclip and move along a fixed path, exposing a clip adapted to be received by a clip receiver, such as on a tripod. An attachable device strap adapted to be adhesively fastened to the back side of an electronic device, such as a cellular telephone, or to the back side of a case holding a cellular telephone. The strap may unclip and move along a fixed path, exposing a clip adapted to be received by a clip receiver, such as on a tripod. Accessories such as stands, holders, and lights may be couple to the exposed clip, adding other functionalities to the case system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Noah Balmer, Hen-Li Philip Chao
  • Patent number: 10760729
    Abstract: A tripod with flexible legs with a mounting interface for a camera, mounting clip, or electronic device that is movable into a variety of positions. The mounting interface may move around a spherical mating surface and may also be moved to a position perpendicular to the main axis of the tripod. The legs may have ball and socket connectors with external gripping rings adapted to wrap around an object such as a pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Vitec Holdings Italia SRL
    Inventor: Noah Balmer
  • Patent number: 10742063
    Abstract: A charging pack for an electronic device which includes flexible members adapted to snugly attach the charging pack to an electronic device such as a cellular telephone. The flexible members may stretch to capture the corners of the cellular telephone. The flexible members may reside along a back surface of the charging pack in a stowed configuration. The flexible members may stretch over the corners of the charging pack main body to provide protection to the charging pack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Vitec Holdings Italia SRL
    Inventor: Noah Balmer
  • Patent number: 10644740
    Abstract: A support system which allows for the use and mounting of a smart phone, or similar electronic device, in a variety of ways. The support system may be adapted to function as a hand grip while supporting the smart phone during image acquisition, or while watching images on the smart phone. In another configuration, the support system may be adapted to attach to the user's belt. In another configuration, the support system may function as a support stand. In another configuration, the support system may be mounted on a tripod. The support system may include a kit of parts which allow for the modification of support accessories to allow for different configurations. The support system may include a removable shutter which may actuate the camera functions via wireless communication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Vitec Holdings Italia SRL
    Inventor: Noah Balmer
  • Publication number: 20200011479
    Abstract: A tripod with flexible legs with a mounting interface for a camera, mounting clip, or electronic device that is movable into a variety of positions. The mounting interface may move around a spherical mating surface and may also be moved to a position perpendicular to the main axis of the tripod. The legs may have ball and socket connectors with external gripping rings adapted to wrap around an object such as a pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventor: Noah Balmer
  • Patent number: 10386012
    Abstract: A tripod with flexible legs with a mounting interface for a camera, mounting clip, or electronic device that is movable into a variety of positions. The mounting interface may move around a spherical mating surface and may also be moved to a position perpendicular to the main axis of the tripod. The legs may have ball and socket connectors with external gripping rings adapted to wrap around an object such as a pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Vitec Holdings Italia SRL
    Inventor: Noah Balmer
  • Publication number: 20190207401
    Abstract: A charging pack for an electronic device which includes flexible members adapted to snugly attach the charging pack to an electronic device such as a cellular telephone. The flexible members may stretch to capture the corners of the cellular telephone. The flexible members may reside along a back surface of the charging pack in a stowed configuration. The flexible members may stretch over the corners of the charging pack main body to provide protection to the charging pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventor: Noah Balmer
  • Publication number: 20190199386
    Abstract: A support system which allows for the use and mounting of a smart phone, or similar electronic device, in a variety of ways. The support system may be adapted to function as a hand grip while supporting the smart phone during image acquisition, or while watching images on the smart phone. In another configuration, the support system may be adapted to attach to the user's belt. In another configuration, the support system may function as a support stand. In another configuration, the support system may be mounted on a tripod. The support system may include a kit of parts which allow for the modification of support accessories to allow for different configurations. The support system may include a removable shutter which may actuate the camera functions via wireless communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventor: Noah Balmer
  • Patent number: D840994
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Vitec Holdings Italia SRL
    Inventor: Noah Balmer
  • Patent number: D843433
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Vitec Holdings Italia SRL
    Inventor: Noah Balmer
  • Patent number: D843435
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Vitec Holdings Italia SRL
    Inventor: Noah Balmer
  • Patent number: D846624
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Vitec Holdings Italia SRL
    Inventor: Noah Balmer
  • Patent number: D860298
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Vitec Holdings Italia SRL
    Inventor: Noah Balmer
  • Patent number: D872167
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Vitec Holdings Italia SRL
    Inventor: Noah Balmer
  • Patent number: D999427
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: VITEC IMAGING SOLUTIONS S.P.A.
    Inventors: Giuseppe Dilauro, Noah Balmer