Patents by Inventor W. Travis Smith

W. Travis Smith 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: 20230189970
    Abstract: A grip system comprises a protective case and a grip apparatus. The grip apparatus is attached to a back surface of the protective case. The grip apparatus includes a base, two flexible strips or straps, and a cap. The base is configured to be removably inserted into the recess in the back of the protective case. The two flexible strips are each attached to the base. The cap is proximate a top surface of the base when in a stowed position and extendable away from the top surface of the base when the cap is pulled outward to an extended position. Each flexible strip is configured or adapted to slide within a slot or channel in the cap. Each flexible strip slides into the slot when the grip apparatus is transitioned to the stowed position and slides out of the slot when transitioned to the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: JOSHUA R. CORNISH, W. TRAVIS SMITH, ANDREW J. WALLA, CAMERON D. MAGNESS
  • Patent number: 11667455
    Abstract: A configurable container includes a first divider and a container body. The divider has a divider body and a first projection extending from the divider body, wherein the first projection has a length having a first dimension and a width having a second dimension different than the first dimension. The container body includes a first wall that includes a first groove facing inward toward the internal cavity, wherein the first groove has a width configured to receive the width of the first projection of the first divider in a first orientation. At least one of the first wall and a second wall includes a second groove also facing inward toward the internal cavity, wherein the second groove has a width configured to receive the length of the first projection in a second orientation, wherein the width of the second groove is different than the width of the first groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Grady E. Barfoot, Joshua R. Cornish, W. Travis Smith, Alan V. Morine
  • Patent number: 11654351
    Abstract: A multi-function controller mount is configured or adapted for use with a game controller and an electronic device. The mount includes a controller receiver for removably attaching to the game controller with a retention strap. The mount also includes an arm having a first end pivotably attached to the controller receiver at a first pivot axis. The mount also includes a device tray that is pivotably attached to a second end of the arm at a second pivot axis. The device tray is configured for holding the smartphone at an adjustable height and viewing angle. The height and the viewing angle are adjustable through movement or the arm at the first pivot axis and movement of the device tray at the second pivot axis. The mount also includes a lock feature attached to the arm for selectively preventing movement of the arm relative to the controller receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Todd Eichinger, W. Travis Smith, Grady E. Barfoot, Jonathan H. Guerdrum, Adam J. Havens
  • Patent number: 11619343
    Abstract: A multi-function controller mount is configured or adapted for use with a game controller and an electronic device. The mount includes a controller receiver for removably attaching to the game controller. The mount also includes an arm having a first end pivotably attached to the controller receiver at a first pivot axis. The mount also includes a device tray that is pivotably attached to a second end of the arm at a second pivot axis. The device tray is configured for holding the smartphone at an adjustable height and viewing angle. The height and the viewing angle are adjustable through movement or the arm at the first pivot axis and movement of the device tray at the second pivot axis. The mount also includes a lock feature attached to the arm for selectively preventing movement of the arm relative to the controller receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Todd Eichinger, W. Travis Smith, Grady E. Barfoot, Jonathan H. Guerdrum, Adam J. Havens
  • Publication number: 20230089527
    Abstract: A configurable container includes a first divider and a container body. The divider has a divider body and a first projection extending from the divider body, wherein the first projection has a length having a first dimension and a width having a second dimension different than the first dimension. The container body includes a first wall that includes a first groove facing inward toward the internal cavity, wherein the first groove has a width configured to receive the width of the first projection of the first divider in a first orientation. At least one of the first wall and a second wall includes a second groove also facing inward toward the internal cavity, wherein the second groove has a width configured to receive the length of the first projection in a second orientation, wherein the width of the second groove is different than the width of the first groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: GRADY E. BARFOOT, JOSHUA R. CORNISH, W. TRAVIS SMITH, ALAN V. MORINE
  • Patent number: 11542088
    Abstract: A storage container system for storing items includes a tote, an insulated shell with a lid. The insulated shell is configured for receiving the tote. The insulated shell includes a base and a plurality of side walls and is foldable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration such that the tote fits inside the insulated shell when the insulated shell is in the expanded configuration. The lid is configured for closing the tote inside the insulated shell when the insulated shell is in the expanded configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Grady E. Barfoot, Joshua R. Cornish, W. Travis Smith, Alan V. Morine
  • Publication number: 20220304457
    Abstract: A grip system comprises a protective case and a grip apparatus. The grip apparatus is removably attachable to a back surface of the protective case. The grip apparatus includes a base, two flexible strips or straps, and a cap. The base is configured to be removably inserted into the recess in the back of the protective case. The two flexible strips are each attached to the base. The cap is proximate a top surface of the base when in a stowed position and extendable away from the top surface of the base when the cap is pulled outward to an extended position. Each flexible strip is configured or adapted to slide within a slot or channel in the cap. Each flexible strip slides into the slot when the grip apparatus is transitioned to the stowed position and slides out of the slot when transitioned to the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: JOSHUA R. CORNISH, W. TRAVIS SMITH, ANDREW J. WALLA, CAMERON D. MAGNESS
  • Publication number: 20220144527
    Abstract: A storage container system for storing items includes a tote, an insulated shell with a lid. The insulated shell is configured for receiving the tote. The insulated shell includes a base and a plurality of side walls and is foldable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration such that the tote fits inside the insulated shell when the insulated shell is in the expanded configuration. The lid is configured for closing the tote inside the insulated shell when the insulated shell is in the expanded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: GRADY E. BARFOOT, JOSHUA R. CORNISH, W. TRAVIS SMITH, ALAN V. MORINE
  • Patent number: 11267637
    Abstract: A configurable storage container system for storing items includes a tote, an insulated shell with a lid, and an insulated divider configured to divide the internal cavity of the tote into two sections. The insulated shell is configured for receiving the tote. The insulated shell includes a base and a plurality of side walls and is foldable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration such that the tote fits inside the insulated shell when the insulated shell is in the expanded configuration. The lid is configured for closing the tote inside the insulated shell when the insulated shell is in the expanded configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Grady E. Barfoot, Joshua R. Cornish, W. Travis Smith, Alan V. Morine
  • Patent number: 11242175
    Abstract: A portable insulated storage container includes a first divider and an insulated body. The first divider includes a first projection defining a length having a first dimension and a width having a second dimension. The insulated body has an internal cavity adapted for storing items and at least partially bounded by a bottom, a first wall, and a second wall opposite the first wall. The first wall includes a first groove adapted to receive the first projection in a first orientation. One of the first wall and the second wall includes a second groove adapted to receive the first projection in a second orientation. The first groove has a width adapted to receive the width of the first projection and the second groove has a width adapted to receive the length of the first projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Grady E. Barfoot, Joshua R. Cornish, W. Travis Smith
  • Publication number: 20210394048
    Abstract: A multi-function controller mount is configured or adapted for use with a game controller and an electronic device. The mount includes a controller receiver for removably attaching to the game controller with a retention strap. The mount also includes an arm having a first end pivotably attached to the controller receiver at a first pivot axis. The mount also includes a device tray that is pivotably attached to a second end of the arm at a second pivot axis. The device tray is configured for holding the smartphone at an adjustable height and viewing angle. The height and the viewing angle are adjustable through movement or the arm at the first pivot axis and movement of the device tray at the second pivot axis. The mount also includes a lock feature attached to the arm for selectively preventing movement of the arm relative to the controller receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Todd Eichinger, W. Travis Smith, Grady E. Barfoot, Jonathan H. Guerdrum, Adam J. Havens
  • Publication number: 20210396350
    Abstract: A multi-function controller mount is configured or adapted for use with a game controller and an electronic device. The mount includes a controller receiver for removably attaching to the game controller. The mount also includes an arm having a first end pivotably attached to the controller receiver at a first pivot axis. The mount also includes a device tray that is pivotably attached to a second end of the arm at a second pivot axis. The device tray is configured for holding the smartphone at an adjustable height and viewing angle. The height and the viewing angle are adjustable through movement or the arm at the first pivot axis and movement of the device tray at the second pivot axis. The mount also includes a lock feature attached to the arm for selectively preventing movement of the arm relative to the controller receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: TODD EICHINGER, W. TRAVIS SMITH, GRADY E. BARFOOT, JONATHAN H. GUERDRUM, ADAM J. HAVENS
  • Patent number: 11161678
    Abstract: A portable storage container includes a body and a lid. The body has a bottom and sides that define an interior storage volume. The lid is attachable to the body for closing the interior storage volume and includes a lid base, a first lid member, and a second lid member. The first lid member is hingeably attached to the lid base on a first side and the second lid member is hingeably attached on a second side. Each of the lid members includes a handle recess and an attached handle. The handle of the first lid member is positioned at least partially in the handle recess of the second lid member and the handle of the second lid member is positioned at least partially in the handle recess of the first lid member when the first lid member opened and the second lid member is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Grady E. Barfoot, W. Travis Smith, Michael A. Meuse, Todd Eichinger, Joshua R. Cornish
  • Patent number: 10966496
    Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device may have two layers: an inner cushion cover that surrounds a portion of the electronic device, and an outer rigid shell that surround part of the cushion cover. The outer shell has side walls that engage and hold the cushion cover on the electronic device. The cushion cover has reduced thickness portions so that the side walls are embedded in the cushion cover and provide a protective case having a substantially smooth exterior. The cushion cover is capable of absorbing shocks from impacts on the rigid outer shell. Coring on the inner portion of the cushion cover provides additional softness and the ability of the cushion cover to absorb shocks while using a higher density material, which is able to conform to the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine, W. Travis Smith, John H. Loudenslager, Jamie L. Johnson, Matthew M. Glanzer
  • Publication number: 20210053741
    Abstract: A configurable storage container system for storing items includes a tote, an insulated shell with a lid, and an insulated divider configured to divide the internal cavity of the tote into two sections. The insulated shell is configured for receiving the tote. The insulated shell includes a base and a plurality of side walls and is foldable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration such that the tote fits inside the insulated shell when the insulated shell is in the expanded configuration. The lid is configured for closing the tote inside the insulated shell when the insulated shell is in the expanded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: GRADY E. BARFOOT, JOSHUA R. CORNISH, W. TRAVIS SMITH, ALAN V. MORINE
  • Publication number: 20210053725
    Abstract: A portable insulated storage container includes a first divider and an insulated body. The first divider includes a first projection defining a length having a first dimension and a width having a second dimension. The insulated body has an internal cavity adapted for storing items and at least partially bounded by a bottom, a first wall, and a second wall opposite the first wall. The first wall includes a first groove adapted to receive the first projection in a first orientation. One of the first wall and the second wall includes a second groove adapted to receive the first projection in a second orientation. The first groove has a width adapted to receive the width of the first projection and the second groove has a width adapted to receive the length of the first projection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: GRADY E. BARFOOT, JOSHUA R. CORNISH, W. TRAVIS SMITH
  • Patent number: 10905213
    Abstract: A case for protecting a portable electronic device includes a cushion member formed from a single piece of elastomeric material and having a first portion, a second portion, and a hinge portion connecting the first portion to the second portion permitting articulation of the installed portable electronic device. The case also includes a first rigid shell member removably attachable to the portable electronic device over the first portion of the cushion member, wherein the cushion member extends substantially between the first rigid shell member and the installed portable electronic device. The case also includes a second rigid shell member removably attachable to the portable electronic device over the second portion of the cushion member, wherein the cushion member extends substantially between the second rigid shell member and the installed portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Jamie L. Johnson, Stephen Willes, W. Travis Smith, Jonathan Watt
  • Publication number: 20200165055
    Abstract: A portable storage container includes a body and a lid. The body has a bottom and sides that define an interior storage volume. The lid is attachable to the body for closing the interior storage volume and includes a lid base, a first lid member, and a second lid member. The first lid member is hingeably attached to the lid base on a first side and the second lid member is hingeably attached on a second side. Each of the lid members includes a handle recess and an attached handle. The handle of the first lid member is positioned at least partially in the handle recess of the second lid member and the handle of the second lid member is positioned at least partially in the handle recess of the first lid member when the first lid member opened and the second lid member is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: GRADY E. BARFOOT, W. TRAVIS SMITH, MICHAEL A. MEUSE, TODD EICHINGER, JOSHUA R. CORNISH
  • Publication number: 20190270571
    Abstract: A portable insulated storage container comprises an outer layer and an inner liner positioned inside the outer layer. The inner liner defining an internal storage volume inside the portable insulated storage container. Insulation is positioned between the inner liner and the outer layer. A closable opening extends through the outer layer and the inner liner for accessing the internal storage volume from outside the portable insulated storage container. A closure mechanism has a first rigid member hingedly attached to a second rigid member for permitting access to the internal storage volume through the closable opening and for closing the closable opening. The closure mechanism extends around a perimeter of the closable opening. The rigid members each extend around respective portions of the perimeter of the closable opening, pivot in opposite directions, and are in substantially a same plane when the closure mechanism is in the opened position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: W. TRAVIS SMITH, RICHARD W. VINSON, ZACHARY D. DUNKIN, TODD EICHINGER, RYAN J. CAVENAGH
  • Patent number: 10392180
    Abstract: A portable insulated storage container comprises an outer layer and an inner liner positioned inside the outer layer. The inner liner defining an internal storage volume inside the portable insulated storage container. Insulation is positioned between the inner liner and the outer layer. A closable opening extends through the outer layer and the inner liner for accessing the internal storage volume from outside the portable insulated storage container. A closure mechanism has a first rigid member hingedly attached to a second rigid member for permitting access to the internal storage volume through the closable opening and for closing the closable opening. The closure mechanism extends around a perimeter of the closable opening. The rigid members each extend around respective portions of the perimeter of the closable opening, pivot in opposite directions, and are in substantially a same plane when the closure mechanism is in the opened position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: W. Travis Smith, Richard W. Vinson, Zachary D. Dunkin, Todd Eichinger, Ryan J. Cavenagh