Patents by Inventor Tony Ray Plunk
Tony Ray Plunk 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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Publication number: 20220131964Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device that includes a back frame and a front cover is disclosed herein. The back frame has a rigid plastic back frame with are elastomeric material bonded to portions of the plastic frame. An elastomeric insert is positioned around a portion of the interior perimeter of the back frame to provide impact resistance. Back frame engagement members are positioned on the perimeter of the rigid plastic back frame. The front cover mates with the back frame to enclose the elastomeric insert and the device. The front cover includes a touch screen cover and a rigid plastic front frame bonded to a perimeter of the touch screen cover. Front cover engagement members extend from the rigid plastic front frame that engage the back frame engagement members to bold the front cover on the back frame and enclose the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2022Publication date: April 28, 2022Applicant: Vinci Brands LLCInventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
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Publication number: 20210351806Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device that includes a device stand attached to a back surface of the case housing is disclosed herein. The device stand is formed by an inner stand and an outer stand connected by releasable hinged connections that are connected to the back surface of the case housing. One or more tracks are formed on an inner surface of the outer stand. The inner stand slides along the one or more tracks. A locking portion such as a cavity or channel on the outer stand locks the inner stand into an open position with respect to the outer stand. At least a portion of the outer stand is flexible such that applying a threshold pressure to the case causes the portion of the outer stand to flex, releasing the inner stand from the locking portion to allow the inner and outer stands to be closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLCInventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
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Publication number: 20210234568Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device that includes a device stand attached to a back surface of the case housing is disclosed herein. The device stand is formed by an inner stand and an outer stand connected by releasable hinged connections that are connected to the back surface of the case housing. One or more tracks are formed on an inner surface of the outer stand. The inner stand slides along the one or more tracks. A locking portion such as a cavity or channel on the outer stand locks the inner stand into an open position with respect to the outer stand. At least a portion of the outer stand is flexible such that applying a threshold pressure to the case causes the portion of the outer stand to flex, releasing the inner stand from the locking portion to allow the inner and outer stands to be closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLCInventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
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Publication number: 20210083710Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device that includes a device stand attached to a back surface of the case housing is disclosed herein. The device stand is formed by an inner stand and an outer stand connected by releasable hinged connections that are connected to the back surface of the case housing. One or more tracks are formed on an inner surface of the outer stand. The inner stand slides along the one or more tracks. A locking portion such as a cavity or channel on the outer stand locks the inner stand into an open position with respect to the outer stand. At least a portion of the outer stand is flexible such that applying a threshold pressure to the case causes the portion of the outer stand to flex, releasing the inner stand from the locking portion to allow the inner and outer stands to be closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLCInventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
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Publication number: 20200351396Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device that includes a back frame and a front cover is disclosed herein. The back frame has a rigid plastic back frame with an elastomeric material bonded to portions of the plastic frame. An elastomeric insert is positioned around a portion of the interior perimeter of the back frame to provide impact resistance. Back frame engagement members are positioned on the perimeter of the rigid plastic back frame. The front cover mates with the back frame to enclose the elastomeric insert and the device. The front cover includes a touch screen cover and a rigid plastic front frame bonded to a perimeter of the touch screen cover. Front cover engagement members extend from the rigid plastic front frame that engage the back frame engagement members to hold the front cover on the back frame and enclose the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLCInventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
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Patent number: 10709220Abstract: A protective case for a portable electronic device includes a back frame and a front cover. The back frame has a rigid plastic back frame with an elastomeric material bonded to portions of the plastic frame. An elastomeric insert is positioned around a portion of the interior perimeter of the back frame to provide impact resistance. Back frame engagement members are positioned on the perimeter of the rigid plastic back frame. The front cover mates with the back frame to enclose the elastomeric insert and the device. The front cover includes a touch screen cover and a rigid plastic front frame bonded to a perimeter of the touch screen cover. Front cover engagement members extend from the rigid plastic front frame that engage the back frame engagement members to hold the front cover on the back frame and enclose the device.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLCInventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
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Publication number: 20200162120Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device that includes a device stand attached to a back surface of the case housing is disclosed herein. The device stand is formed by an inner stand and an outer stand connected by releasable hinged connections that are connected to the back surface of the case housing. One or more tracks are formed on an inner surface of the outer stand. The inner stand slides along the one or more tracks. A locking portion such as a cavity or channel on the outer stand locks the inner stand into an open position with respect to the outer stand. At least a portion of the outer stand is flexible such that applying a threshold pressure to the case causes the portion of the outer stand to flex, releasing the inner stand from the locking portion to allow the inner and outer stands to be closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2019Publication date: May 21, 2020Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLCInventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
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Patent number: 10484034Abstract: A device case for a portable electronic device includes a device stand attached to a hack surface of the case housing. The device stand is formed by an inner stand and outer stand connected by releasable hinged connections to the back surface of the case housing. A track is formed on a surface of the outer stand that the inner stand slides along. A locking portion such as a cavity or channel on the outer stand locks the inner stand into an open position with respect to the outer stand. At least a portion of the outer stand is flexible such that applying a threshold pressure to the device case causes the portion of the outer stand to flex such that the locking portion releases the inner and outer stand from the open position without damaging the stand.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2018Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLCInventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
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Publication number: 20190074858Abstract: A device case for a portable electronic device includes a device stand attached to a hack surface of the case housing. The device stand is formed by an inner stand and outer stand connected by releasable hinged connections to the back surface of the case housing. A track is formed on a surface of the outer stand that the inner stand slides along. A locking portion such as a cavity or channel on the outer stand locks the inner stand into an open position with respect to the outer stand. At least a portion of the outer stand is flexible such that applying a threshold pressure to the device case causes the portion of the outer stand to flex such that the locking portion releases the inner and outer stand from the open position without damaging the stand.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Applicant: GRIFFIN TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
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Patent number: 10128888Abstract: A device case for a portable electronic device includes a device stand attached to a hack surface of the case housing. The device stand is formed by an inner stand and outer stand connected by releasable hinged connections to the back surface of the case housing. A track is formed on a surface of the outer stand that the inner stand slides along. A locking portion such as a cavity or channel on the outer stand locks the inner stand into an open position with respect to the outer stand. At least a portion of the outer stand is flexible such that applying a threshold pressure to the device case causes the portion of the outer stand to flex such that the locking portion releases the inner and outer stand from the open position without damaging the stand.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2017Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLCInventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
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Publication number: 20180069584Abstract: A device case for a portable electronic device includes a device stand attached to a hack surface of the case housing. The device stand is formed by an inner stand and outer stand connected by releasable hinged connections to the back surface of the case housing. A track is formed on a surface of the outer stand that the inner stand slides along. A locking portion such as a cavity or channel on the outer stand locks the inner stand into an open position with respect to the outer stand. At least a portion of the outer stand is flexible such that applying a threshold pressure to the device case causes the portion of the outer stand to flex such that the locking portion releases the inner and outer stand from the open position without damaging the stand.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2017Publication date: March 8, 2018Applicant: GRIFFIN TECHNOLOGY, LLCInventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
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Patent number: 9838063Abstract: A device case for a portable electronic device includes a device stand attached to a back surface of the case housing. The device stand is formed by an inner stand and outer stand connected by releasable hinged connections to the back surface of the case housing. A track is formed on a surface of the outer stand that the inner stand slides along. A locking portion such as a cavity or channel on the outer stand locks the inner stand into an open position with respect to the outer stand. At least a portion of the outer stand is flexible such that applying a threshold pressure to the device case causes the portion of the outer stand to flex such that the locking portion releases the inner and outer stand from the open position without damaging the stand.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2016Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLCInventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
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Publication number: 20170294934Abstract: A device case for a portable electronic device includes a device stand attached to a hack surface of the case housing. The device stand is formed by an inner stand and outer stand connected by releasable hinged connections to the back surface of the case housing. A track is formed on a surface of the outer stand that the inner stand slides along. A locking portion such as a cavity or channel on the outer stand locks the inner stand into an open position with respect to the outer stand. At least a portion of the outer stand is flexible such that applying a threshold pressure to the device case causes the portion of the outer stand to flex such that the locking portion releases the inner and outer stand from the open position without damaging the stand.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2016Publication date: October 12, 2017Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLCInventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
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Publication number: 20170135454Abstract: A protective case for a portable electronic device includes a back frame and a front cover. The back frame has a rigid plastic back frame with an elastomeric material bonded to portions of the plastic frame. An elastomeric insert is positioned around a portion of the interior perimeter of the back frame to provide impact resistance. Back frame engagement members are positioned on the perimeter of the rigid plastic back frame. The front cover mates with the back frame to enclose the elastomeric insert and the device. The front cover includes a touch screen cover and a rigid plastic front frame bonded to a perimeter of the touch screen cover. Front cover engagement members extend from the rigid plastic front frame that engage the back frame engagement members to hold the front cover on the back frame and enclose the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2016Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: Griffin Technology, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
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Patent number: 9571149Abstract: A device case for a portable electronic device includes a device stand attached to a back surface of the case housing. The device stand is formed by an inner stand and outer stand connected by releasable hinged connections to the back surface of the case housing. A track is formed on a surface of the outer stand that the inner stand slides along. A locking portion such as a cavity or channel on the outer stand locks the inner stand into an open position with respect to the outer stand. At least a portion of the outer stand is flexible such that applying a threshold pressure to the device case causes the portion of the outer stand to flex such that the locking portion releases the inner and outer stand from the open position without damaging the stand.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2016Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: Griffin Technology, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
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Publication number: 20160301440Abstract: A device case for a portable electronic device includes a device stand attached to a back surface of the case housing. The device stand is formed by an inner stand and outer stand connected by releasable hinged connections to the hack surface of the case housing. A track is formed on a surface of the outer stand that the inner stand glides along. A locking portion such as a cavity or channel on the outer stand locks the inner stand into an open position with respect to the outer stand. At least a portion of the outer stand is flexible such that applying a threshold pressure to the device case causes the portion of the outer stand to flex such that the locking portion releases the inner and outer stand from the open position without damaging the stand.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Applicant: Griffin Technology, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
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Patent number: D763855Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Griffin Technology, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk, Aaron Jones