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).
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Publication number: 20230189970Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: JOSHUA R. CORNISH, W. TRAVIS SMITH, ANDREW J. WALLA, CAMERON D. MAGNESS
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Patent number: 11667455Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 29, 2022Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Grady E. Barfoot, Joshua R. Cornish, W. Travis Smith, Alan V. Morine
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Patent number: 11654351Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 12, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Todd Eichinger, W. Travis Smith, Grady E. Barfoot, Jonathan H. Guerdrum, Adam J. Havens
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Patent number: 11619343Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 17, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Todd Eichinger, W. Travis Smith, Grady E. Barfoot, Jonathan H. Guerdrum, Adam J. Havens
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Publication number: 20230089527Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: GRADY E. BARFOOT, JOSHUA R. CORNISH, W. TRAVIS SMITH, ALAN V. MORINE
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Patent number: 11542088Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 27, 2022Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Grady E. Barfoot, Joshua R. Cornish, W. Travis Smith, Alan V. Morine
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Publication number: 20220304457Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2022Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: JOSHUA R. CORNISH, W. TRAVIS SMITH, ANDREW J. WALLA, CAMERON D. MAGNESS
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Publication number: 20220144527Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2022Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: GRADY E. BARFOOT, JOSHUA R. CORNISH, W. TRAVIS SMITH, ALAN V. MORINE
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Patent number: 11267637Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 16, 2020Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Grady E. Barfoot, Joshua R. Cornish, W. Travis Smith, Alan V. Morine
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Patent number: 11242175Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 18, 2020Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Grady E. Barfoot, Joshua R. Cornish, W. Travis Smith
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Publication number: 20210394048Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Todd Eichinger, W. Travis Smith, Grady E. Barfoot, Jonathan H. Guerdrum, Adam J. Havens
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Publication number: 20210396350Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: TODD EICHINGER, W. TRAVIS SMITH, GRADY E. BARFOOT, JONATHAN H. GUERDRUM, ADAM J. HAVENS
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Patent number: 11161678Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 14, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Grady E. Barfoot, W. Travis Smith, Michael A. Meuse, Todd Eichinger, Joshua R. Cornish
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Patent number: 10966496Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 18, 2017Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan V. Morine, W. Travis Smith, John H. Loudenslager, Jamie L. Johnson, Matthew M. Glanzer
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Publication number: 20210053741Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: GRADY E. BARFOOT, JOSHUA R. CORNISH, W. TRAVIS SMITH, ALAN V. MORINE
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Publication number: 20210053725Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: GRADY E. BARFOOT, JOSHUA R. CORNISH, W. TRAVIS SMITH
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Patent number: 10905213Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 24, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Jamie L. Johnson, Stephen Willes, W. Travis Smith, Jonathan Watt
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Publication number: 20200165055Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2019Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: GRADY E. BARFOOT, W. TRAVIS SMITH, MICHAEL A. MEUSE, TODD EICHINGER, JOSHUA R. CORNISH
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Publication number: 20190270571Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Inventors: W. TRAVIS SMITH, RICHARD W. VINSON, ZACHARY D. DUNKIN, TODD EICHINGER, RYAN J. CAVENAGH
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Patent number: 10392180Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 22, 2019Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: W. Travis Smith, Richard W. Vinson, Zachary D. Dunkin, Todd Eichinger, Ryan J. Cavenagh