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).

  • Publication number: 20220131964
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: Vinci Brands LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
  • Publication number: 20210351806
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
  • Publication number: 20210234568
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
  • Publication number: 20210083710
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
  • Publication number: 20200351396
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
  • Patent number: 10709220
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
  • Publication number: 20200162120
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
  • Patent number: 10484034
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
  • Publication number: 20190074858
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: GRIFFIN TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
  • Patent number: 10128888
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
  • Publication number: 20180069584
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: GRIFFIN TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
  • Patent number: 9838063
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
  • Publication number: 20170294934
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2016
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
  • Publication number: 20170135454
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Applicant: Griffin Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
  • Patent number: 9571149
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
  • Publication number: 20160301440
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: Griffin Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
  • Patent number: D763855
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk, Aaron Jones