Patents by Inventor Trevor Kaplan

Trevor Kaplan 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: 20220410829
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a smart switch devices for vehicle subsystems or electronic control units (ECUs). One embodiment of a smart switch comprises a programmable interface and a main switch box that may be controlled using the interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Trevor KAPLAN, Eleuterio LOPEZ, Jeremy PRATER
  • Publication number: 20220374195
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to the creation, modification, and selection of a plurality of audio profiles in programmable audio amplifiers. Embodiments of the present disclosure include an input device, a programmable amplifier device, a controller, and an output device. In certain embodiments, the audio amplifier device is pre-programmable and/or re-programmable and can comprise an enclosure, a processor within the enclosure, a receiver communicatively connected to the processor, and a controller external to the enclosure, with the controller being communicatively connected to the processor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventors: Trevor Kaplan, Eleuterio T. Lopez, JR., Jeremy Prater
  • Patent number: 11070918
    Abstract: Sound bars with improved sound distribution are disclosed having at least first and second speaker drivers. The sound bars can have a spatial deviation point between the at least first and second speaker drivers such that the first and second speaker drivers are facing different directions. A second spatial deviation point can also be included to create additional directions for the driver speakers to face. The sound bars can include both active and passive speaker drivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignee: SSV WORKS, INC.
    Inventor: Trevor Kaplan
  • Patent number: 11051092
    Abstract: Described herein is a modular speaker cover that is removably attachable to a speaker. This device can comprise a modular grille and a grille insert, wherein the grille insert is removably attached to the modular grille. The grille insert can be replaced with other grille inserts of various colors, shapes, textures, and materials. In some embodiment, the grille insert is permanently fixed to the modular grille.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: SSV Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor Kaplan, Greg Orlando, Jeremy Prater
  • Publication number: 20200245046
    Abstract: Described herein is a modular speaker cover that is removably attachable to a speaker. This device can comprise a modular grille and a grille insert, wherein the grille insert is removably attached to the modular grille. The grille insert can be replaced with other grille inserts of various colors, shapes, textures, and materials. In some embodiment, the grille insert is permanently fixed to the modular grille.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Trevor Kaplan, Greg Orlando, Jeremy Prater
  • Patent number: 10667027
    Abstract: Described herein is a modular speaker cover that is removably attachable to a speaker. This device can comprise a modular grille and a grille insert, wherein the grille insert is removably attached to the modular grille. The grille insert can be replaced with other grille inserts of various colors, shapes, textures, and materials. In some embodiment, the grille insert is permanently fixed to the modular grille.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: SSV WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Trevor Kaplan, Greg Orlando, Jeremy Prater
  • Patent number: 10531169
    Abstract: Described herein are devices that combine aspects of storage containers and audio housing devices. These devices can be installed into a vehicle and function as a speaker box for the vehicle's sound system as well as a vehicle's glove box. In some embodiments, devices incorporating features of the present invention include a body that is configured to define a first internal space configured to house one or more audio devices. The body is further configured to define a second internal space configured as a storage container. In some embodiments, the first and second internal spaces are separated by at least one common wall. In some embodiments, the second internal space is at least partially surrounded by the first internal space. In some embodiments, the devices can further comprise one or more speaker driver openings to facilitate sound emission from the devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: SSV Works, Inc.
    Inventor: Trevor Kaplan
  • Publication number: 20190069057
    Abstract: Described herein is a modular speaker cover that is removably attachable to a speaker. This device can comprise a modular grille and a grille insert, wherein the grille insert is removably attached to the modular grille. The grille insert can be replaced with other grille inserts of various colors, shapes, textures, and materials. In some embodiment, the grille insert is permanently fixed to the modular grille.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Trevor Kaplan, Greg Orlando, Jeremy Prater
  • Publication number: 20180359548
    Abstract: Described herein are devices that combine aspects of storage containers and audio housing devices. These devices can be installed into a vehicle and function as a speaker box for the vehicle's sound system as well as a vehicle's glove box. In some embodiments, devices incorporating features of the present invention include a body that is configured to define a first internal space configured to house one or more audio devices. The body is further configured to define a second internal space configured as a storage container. In some embodiments, the first and second internal spaces are separated by at least one common wall. In some embodiments, the second internal space is at least partially surrounded by the first internal space. In some embodiments, the devices can further comprise one or more speaker driver openings to facilitate sound emission from the devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Inventor: TREVOR KAPLAN
  • Patent number: 10117008
    Abstract: Described herein is a modular speaker cover that is removably attachable to a speaker. This device can comprise a modular grille and a grille insert, wherein the grille insert is removably attached to the modular grille. The grille insert can be replaced with other grille inserts of various colors, shapes, textures, and materials. In some embodiment, the grille insert is permanently fixed to the modular grille.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: SSV WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Trevor Kaplan, Greg Orlando, Jeremy Prater
  • Patent number: 10057669
    Abstract: Described herein are devices that combine aspects of storage containers and audio housing devices. These devices can be installed into a vehicle and function as a speaker box for the vehicle's sound system as well as a vehicle's glove box. In some embodiments, devices incorporating features of the present invention include a body that is configured to define a first internal space configured to house one or more audio devices. The body is further configured to define a second internal space configured as a storage container. In some embodiments, the first and second internal spaces are separated by at least one common wall. In some embodiments, the second internal space is at least partially surrounded by the first internal space. In some embodiments, the devices can further comprise one or more speaker driver openings to facilitate sound emission from the devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: SSV WORKS, INC.
    Inventor: Trevor Kaplan
  • Publication number: 20180184183
    Abstract: Described herein is a modular speaker cover that is removably attachable to a speaker. This device can comprise a modular grille and a grille insert, wherein the grille insert is removably attached to the modular grille. The grille insert can be replaced with other grille inserts of various colors, shapes, textures, and materials. In some embodiment, the grille insert is permanently fixed to the modular grille.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2016
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Inventors: Trevor Kaplan, Greg Orlando, Jeremy Prater
  • Publication number: 20170359654
    Abstract: Sound bars with improved sound distribution are disclosed having at least first and second speaker drivers. The sound bars can have a spatial deviation point between the at least first and second speaker drivers such that the first and second speaker drivers are facing different directions. A second spatial deviation point can also be included to create additional directions for the driver speakers to face. The sound bars can include both active and passive speaker drivers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventor: Trevor Kaplan
  • Patent number: D808925
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: SSV WORKS, INC.
    Inventor: Trevor Kaplan
  • Patent number: D810048
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: SSV WORKS, INC.
    Inventor: Trevor Kaplan
  • Patent number: D837113
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: SSV Works, Inc.
    Inventors: Trevor Kaplan, Nathan Perkins
  • Patent number: D888016
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: SSV WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Trevor Kaplan, Nathan Perkins
  • Patent number: D947807
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: SSV WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Trevor Kaplan, Eleuterio Lopez, Jesse Vandiver
  • Patent number: D978821
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: SSV WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Trevor Kaplan, Eleuterio Lopez, Reggie Sanchez, Jeremy Prater
  • Patent number: D982548
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: SSV WORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Trevor Kaplan, Eleuterio Lopez, Jesse Vandiver