For Pocket Or Personal Use Patents (Class 206/38)
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Patent number: 8776418Abstract: A biometric monitoring device and multiple carrying cases for same are provided. In some implementations, the case may be made from a flexible viscoelastic material and the biometric monitoring device may be slipped into a receptacle in the case through an opening in the case; the opening may become distended during the insertion of the biometric monitoring device. In some implementations, the case may feature a display window that, in combination with materials of the biometric monitoring device, may mask a display of the biometric monitoring device from view when the display is off and may allow the display to be seen when the display is displaying content.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2013Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Fitbit, Inc.Inventors: Mark Manuel Martinez, Michael Hans Berlinger, Keeline Burdick Wilcox, Michael Joseph Francisco, Andrew Cole Axley, James Park, Eric Nathan Friedman, Shelten Gee Jao Yuen
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Patent number: 8760857Abstract: An exemplary USB device includes a base including a body and a pair of arms extending from the body, a head rotatably positioned between the pair of arms, and a pair of wheels fixed to the head. When the base is gripped by a user and oriented at an oblique angle relative to an external surface, with the at least one wheel contacting the surface, and the base is moved by the user in a direction generally parallel to the surface, the head is capable of rotating relative to the base by reason of friction between the wheels and the surface, and the head is opened out from the base and is secured in position at a desired angle with respect to the base when the user ceases moving the base.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2011Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventors: Shih-Wei Lin, Tzu-Hsiu Hung
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Patent number: 8757376Abstract: A personal electronic device protective wallet covering. A main housing is dimensioned to fit securely and snugly around a personal electronic device. The main housing includes a window disposed on a front side of the housing allowing usable access to a front surface of a device disposed in the housing. A rear protective face at least partially covers a rear surface of the device disposed inside. A preferably externally accessible pocket is formed coextensively with the rear protective face, adapted to allow insertion and removal of cards or paper currency into and out of the pocket in the manner of a wallet. The window may be an absence of housing material, allowing direct user contact with the front of the device, or it may thin and transparent, allowing functional contact therethrough. The pocket may be formed between the housing and the device or between the housing and an additional layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2013Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: Cardshark LLCInventor: Kip Azzoni
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Publication number: 20140144796Abstract: A compartmentalized protective case houses a portable electronic, device and personal care items that are organized and held securely therewithin. The compartmentalized protective case has a major compartment for receiving and housing an electronic device such as a smart phone, cellular phone, music player, or other digital media device. At least one cell compartment constructed within the case receives and houses personal care items removably integrated therein. Personal care items can include at least one interchangeable replacement cell containing beauty items, cosmetics, hygienic items, oral care products such as floss or breath strips, medications, vitamins, breathe fresheners and/or health care products. A second cell compartment is preferably provided as a removable pouch or may contain a restraining system for holding identification cards, currency, visa or bank cards, and/or keys.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: May 29, 2014Inventor: John T. Ziemba
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Patent number: 8726952Abstract: A wallet for a handheld device includes a base having a front and a back, an elastic pocket fixed to the front of the base, an adhesive on the back of the flexible base, and an adhesive backing over the adhesive. The elastic pocket is stretchable to accommodate multiple cards and folded bills. The elastic pocket is made of a different material than the base.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2010Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Inventors: Sunder G. Jambunathan, Kumar G. Jambunathan
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Publication number: 20140116898Abstract: A protective cover for a portable electronic device includes a housing and a cover detachably mounted to the housing. The housing includes a first bottom wall, a first compartment, and a second compartment. The first compartment and the second compartment defined at two opposite sides of the housing. The first compartment is configured to receive the portable electronic device; the second compartment is configured to receive a card. The cover is configured to cover the second compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: CHI MEI COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: CHUEH LEE
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Publication number: 20140097103Abstract: An apparatus including a box having a plurality of compartments, a first cover movable to open a first compartment adapted to hold one or more fluid vaporization related products, and a second cover movable to open a second compartment adapted to hold an electronic charging device. The movement of the second cover can be restricted by one or more objects inserted through a partition between the first and the second compartments, such as an electronic cigarette battery and/or an electronic cigarette. A hinge can be adapted to move the covers between a first position in which a compartment is closed and a second position in which the compartment is open, the covers can be detached to open a compartment and reattached to close the compartment, and the cover can be a first portion of one or more exterior faces of the box and can slide to open the compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: The Safe Cig, LLCInventor: John Cameron
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Publication number: 20140076747Abstract: Cases for enclosing a personal electronic device may also enclose one or more cards, such as credit cards, payment cards, coupons, receipts, identification cards, merchandise credit cards, gift cards, or business cards through the use of a retaining system. Exemplary cases may include a personal device portion and a card portion that may be co-molded into a one-piece device for holding the personal electronic device and the inserted cards.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Speculative Product Design, LLCInventors: Ryan Hill MONGAN, Bryan Lee Hynecek, David Chia-Wen Lean, Jarret Weis, Jon Dukerschein, Jonny Yuan
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Patent number: 8671502Abstract: A surf wax comb and holder usable as a surfboard accessory, wherein the comb is secured in a stowed position on the holder by a releasable connection and the holder with the comb stowed thereon is mountable to the top of a surfboard without penetration of the top layer of the board. The comb and holder present a thin, smooth surface that minimizes risk of injury to a surfer while proving the convenience of a readily available surf wax comb on the surfboard.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2010Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Inventor: Ian Nazzari
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Patent number: 8636143Abstract: An organization container having multiple internal compartments or straps to secure and organize personal care and hygiene items with a flap top to provide easy access to personal care and hygiene items. The organizing container can fit into different size purses or bags and be moved easily between bags, and that can stand securely on its own when outside the purse or bag.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: PAK, LLCInventors: Nicol M. Hebert, Marlinda O. Hinojosa
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Patent number: 8631934Abstract: A multi-functional accessory that acts as a case for transporting an earphone and as a stand for holding a smart cellphone or MP3 player with a display in a landscape or portrait orientation. The accessory includes a housing comprising an upper case and a lower case pivotally connected together along one end with an earphone holding structure mounted on the inside surface on the lower case. The upper case includes two upper side arms and a lower resting lip that extends perpendicularly outward. The lower case includes an integrally formed transverse structure with two axles extending laterally into bores formed in the two side arms of the upper base to enable the upper and lower cases to snap fit together and pivot approximately 270 degrees. An earphone holding structure is attached to the lower case and fits into the space between the upper case and the lower case when closed.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2012Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Inventor: James K Chun
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Patent number: 8622205Abstract: A portable hand drying device incorporates a case foldable to form a vertex having an interior surface and a zipper closure for a peripheral edge. A multilayer liner having an outer permeable layer and an inner absorbing layer is attached to the interior surface of the case with hook and loop fastener and a towel, foldable to be encased within the case, is attached to the liner at the vertex.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Inventor: Alec Ramsey
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Publication number: 20130334073Abstract: A device for securely wrapping around a beverage container for the purpose of insulating and carrying it, the beverage insulating device for also securely carrying firearms ammunition cartridges.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventor: Kevin J. Frye
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Publication number: 20130331156Abstract: A back case for use with a portable electronic device has a connection element for electrical connection with the portable electronic device. The back case is characterized in that the back case has a back cover and a sidewall; the back case has a receiving space; the back cover has a plurality of holes; the holes are positioned proximate to an end side of the back cover; the portable electronic device is received in the receiving space provided by the back case; the holes provides a resilient deformation force for the back case, so as for the portable electronic device to be fixed in place by the sidewall. Due to the holes of the back case, the back case can be mounted on or dismounted from the portable electronic device easily.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: ASKEY COMPUTER CORP.Inventor: HON-MAN LUI
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Patent number: 8596458Abstract: A portable, sanitary, and self-closing carrier for having all hygienic supplies required by a traveler using a public toilet readily accessible to the traveler in one convenient place. The carrier includes a tote bag, a tray, and a handle. The tote bag is portable and sanitary. The tray is replaceably contained within the tote bag and has all of the hygienic supplies required by the traveler using the public toilet readily accessible to the traveler in the one convenient place. The handle extends from the tote bag and is so configured so as to allow the tote bag to close when the tote bag when the handle is lifted during carrying so as to allow the tote bag to be self-closing.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Inventors: Robert F. Alcorn, Gary N. James
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Patent number: 8596449Abstract: Cases for enclosing a personal electronic device may also enclose one or more cards, such as credit cards, payment cards, coupons, receipts, identification cards, merchandise credit cards, gift cards, or business cards through the use of a retaining system. Exemplary cases may include a personal device portion and a card portion that may be co-molded into a one-piece device for holding the personal electronic device and the inserted cards.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Speculative Product Design, LLCInventors: Ryan Hill Mongan, Bryan Lee Hynecek, David Chia-wen Lean, Jarret Weis, Jon Dukerschein, Jonny Yuan
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Patent number: 8590698Abstract: Eyewear cases and collapsible storage cases for use in storing and polishing or cleaning eyewear or other objects with a scratch sensitive surface are disclosed and described. In some embodiments such a case may include a soft and flexible bag having an opening and an internal space sufficiently sized to receive and store a piece of eyewear or other object, and a soft and flexible cover attached to the bag and providing an enclosure with an opening and cavity sufficiently sized to receive and store the bag when the bag is empty. In practice the bag extends out of the cavity through the cover opening for use in either storing, cleaning, or treating eyewear or other object, and retracts back through the cover opening and substantially into the cavity when not in use for storage.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Inventor: David W. Osborne
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Patent number: 8567459Abstract: An electromagnetic shielding carrying case comprising a front panel hingedly connected to a middle and rear panel. The front and middle panels each comprise an electromagnetic shielding member with a card holding means affixed to each. The carrying case has a closed position wherein upstanding walls of the front and rear panels are brought into engagement with one another so as to form an enclosure around the middle panel, thus shielding contactless smartcards contained within from being scanned by an RFID reader. A releasable locking means holds the front panel closed against the rear panel, and can be unlocked so the front panel pivots open, creating a first open position wherein contactless smartcards can be accessed in both card holding means. The middle panel can also be pivoted open to reveal a receptacle within the rear shell that holds paper currency or one additional card.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2011Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Inventor: Michael William Kitchen
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Publication number: 20130270126Abstract: A case for holding a portable digital device is disclosed. The case includes a body comprising a first panel and a second panel which are fastened together. The first panel comprises a first pocket to hold the portable digital device, wherein the top cover of the first pocket is made using a transparent material, wherein the first panel flips open to enable a user to operate the portable digital device though the transparent or semi-transparent top cover. The second panel includes a flexible elongated segment to secure the case to an object on which the case is mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventor: MARYBETH OLIVER
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Patent number: 8555938Abstract: A personal storage device particularly well adapted to be carried in a foldable wallet or checkbook to occupy heretofore wasted space, providing a secure receptacle selectively closeable and extending parallel to and adjacent the fold line.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2008Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Inventor: Jeffrey P. Costello
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Publication number: 20130220851Abstract: A contact lens case assembly includes a base and at least a first lid. At least a first removeable and replaceable gripping ring having a band is against and circumscribing the surrounding wall of the first lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventors: Robert N. Priebe, Eric Bombardt
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Patent number: 8511462Abstract: A packet for containing at least two products of different kinds. According to particular aspects of the invention, the second product is located in a compartment separate from the first and easily accessible so that the user can take it out and, if necessary, put it back into the packet.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2009Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Inventor: Sergio Mezzini
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Publication number: 20130206612Abstract: A multi-functional accessory that acts as a case for transporting an earphone and as a stand for holding a smart cellphone or MP3 player with a display in a landscape or portrait orientation. The accessory includes a housing comprising an upper case and a lower case pivotally connected together along one end with an earphone holding structure mounted on the inside surface on the lower case. The upper case includes two upper side arms and a lower resting lip that extends perpendicularly outward. The lower case includes an integrally formed transverse structure with two laterally extending axles that are extended into two bores formed in the arm of the upper base to enable the two bases to snap fit together and pivot approximately 270 degrees. An earphone holding structure is attached to the lower case and fits into the space between the upper case and the lower case when closed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Inventor: James Chun
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Patent number: 8496106Abstract: A kit for use by an airline traveler having an item of carry-on luggage in an airport having a security checkpoint where the traveler is required to remove the traveler's shoes for security inspection. The kit includes a pair of socks configured for wearing on the traveler's feet in order to keep unhygienic substances in proximity of the checkpoint away from the feet when the traveler walks through the checkpoint without the shoes. The kit includes a handheld travel pouch having an inner space and a pocket. The inner space is configured for storing the pair of socks. The pocket is configured for storing a card for providing proof of identity of the traveler. The pocket is configured for allowing of quick removal of the card for display at the checkpoint. The kit includes a means for securing the pouch to the item, the means coupled to the pouch.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Inventor: Joan Bigg
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Publication number: 20130134180Abstract: The device is an apparatus for storing and dispensing pills and supplements of various kinds The dispensed substance could be food, drug, supplements, liquids, powders or pills. The device is a pill dispenser consisting of a rectangular body with rounded edges and display unit that functions as an alarm clock. The device may work with blister-packed pills or alternatively use an encapsulated compartment to hold and dispense loose pills. The device will have opening in the front and back so that the pills can be distributed. The device beeps, vibrates and illuminates to remind the user to take their pills or medicine in regular intervals.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2011Publication date: May 30, 2013Inventor: Shaahin Cheyene
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Patent number: 8443854Abstract: Two components slide with respect to one another, and hold a stack of cards. A first component includes three members extending into a chamber formed by its C-shaped cross-section. When the components are slid apart, the first card in the stack is partially exposed. The card is pushed back past the outer members providing resistance to prevent the cards from moving while allowing only the top card to be pushed past the outer appendages to expose the next card. When the components are pushed together, a bump on an L-shaped component assures that the cards are aligned in a stack. The two outer members include tangs at their terminations that retain a stack of cards within the chamber and prevent them from sliding past. Between the outer members, a central spring extends in an angled configuration into the chamber and presses against the cards and frictionally retains them in position within the chamber.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2007Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Inventor: Michael Long
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Publication number: 20130118923Abstract: A personal electronic device protective wallet covering. A main housing is dimensioned to fit securely and snugly around a personal electronic device. The main housing includes a window disposed on a front side of the housing allowing usable access to a front surface of a device disposed in the housing. A rear protective face at least partially covers a rear surface of the device disposed inside. A preferably externally accessible pocket is formed coextensively with the rear protective face, adapted to allow insertion and removal of cards or paper currency into and out of the pocket in the manner of a wallet. The window may be an absence of housing material, allowing direct user contact with the front of the device, or it may thin and transparent, allowing functional contact therethrough. The pocket may be formed between the housing and the device or between the housing and an additional layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2013Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: Cardshark, LLCInventor: Kip Longinotti-Buitoni
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Publication number: 20130105518Abstract: A cell phone cover includes a compartment comprising an external bulge located on the rear wall of the housing. The compartment is adapted to contain a canister of pepper spray oriented so that the longitudinal axis of the canister is transverse to the long edge of the cell phone and is offset towards the top edge of the cell phone. The rearward and longitudinal orientation of the pepper spray canister compartment enables the compartment to act as a prop to incline the screen toward the user when the cell phone is placed on a table with the screen in a “portrait” orientation. The rearward and longitudinal orientation of the pepper spray canister also enables the compartment to act as a kickstand when the cell phone is placed on a table with the screen in the “landscape” orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: ISPRAY, LLCInventor: ISPRAY, LLC
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Publication number: 20130087469Abstract: A programmable system to visually indicate a predefined tablet to be consumed at a predefined time is provided. The programmable system includes a plurality of sections each corresponding to one of a plurality of tablets in a tablet strip, a wired interface or a wireless interface coupled to the plurality of sections. The wired interface or the wireless interface receives a set of instructions that include a set of sections and their corresponding times from a programming device. A memory stores the set of instructions. A timer tracks time and generates a message based on the set of instructions. A controller generates an electrical stimulus and communicates the electrical stimulus to a first section of the plurality of sections at a first time based on the set of instructions. The first section is modified visually at the first time in response to the electrical stimulus.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: SIGNALCHIP INNOVATIONS PVT. LTD.Inventor: Himamshu Gopalakrishna Khasnis
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Publication number: 20130056368Abstract: The Ultimate Case provides a functional and stylish means for carrying and protecting an iPod device along with its accessories. The Ultimate Case protects the iPod while offering full access to the IPod's controls, screen and ports. The invention provides all necessary components for an iPod's accessories including retractable earphones, a standard plug in charger and a car charger adapter, and a belt clip and dashboard mount socket.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventor: Edwardo Loredo
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Patent number: 8381904Abstract: A personal electronic device protective wallet covering. A main housing is dimensioned to fit securely and snugly around a personal electronic device. The main housing includes a window disposed on a front side of the housing allowing usable access to a front surface of a device disposed in the housing. A rear protective face at least partially covers a rear surface of the device disposed inside. A preferably externally accessible pocket is formed coextensively with the rear protective face, adapted to allow insertion and removal of cards or paper currency into and out of the pocket in the manner of a wallet. The window may be an absence of housing material, allowing direct user contact with the front of the device, or it may thin and transparent, allowing functional contact therethrough. The pocket may be formed between the housing and the device or between the housing and an additional layer.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2011Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Inventor: Kip Longinotti-Buitoni
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Publication number: 20130043146Abstract: A personal care article is disclosed having a first personal care composition in a first zone and a second personal care composition in a second zone such that the first and second zones are defined by one or more barriers.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventors: Edward Dewey Smith, III, Shawn David McConaughy
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Publication number: 20130043147Abstract: A personal care article is disclosed having a compliant personal care product and a first water penetrable substrate adjacent to the compliant personal care product. The compliant personal care product includes two or more compliant personal care compositions, such that each of the compliant personal care compositions defines one or more zones and each compliant personal care composition physically contacts at least one of the other compliant personal care compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventors: Edward Dewey Smith, III, Shawn David McConaughy
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Publication number: 20130043144Abstract: The invention discloses a case for holding and carrying a digital device such as a cell phone or a personal digital assistant. The case includes a body having a front panel, a back panel, two opposing sides each connected between the front panel and the back panel, and a bottom. The case has an opening that leads to an inner compartment which is adapted to hold the digital device. One of the panels further includes a money clip for securing bills to the case.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventors: Cam McDonald, Matthew D'Aguanno-Bairos
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Publication number: 20130043145Abstract: A personal care article is disclosed having a first compliant personal care composition in a first zone and a second compliant personal care composition in a second zone such that the first and second zones are defined by one or more barriers. Methods for increasing lather are also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventors: Edward Dewey Smith, III, Shawn David McConaughy
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Publication number: 20130001105Abstract: Cases for enclosing a personal electronic device may also enclose one or more cards, such as credit cards, payment cards, coupons, receipts, identification cards, merchandise credit cards, gift cards, or business cards through the use of a retaining system. Exemplary cases may include a personal device portion and a card portion that may be co-molded into a one-piece device for holding the personal electronic device and the inserted cards.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: Speculative Product Design, LLCInventors: Ryan Hill Mongan, Bryan Lee Hynecek, David Chia-wen Lean, Jarret Weis, Jon Dukerschein, Jonny Yuan
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Publication number: 20120325688Abstract: A toothbrush sheath with an integrated pill sheet holder, the sheath comprising a brush cavity configured to accept and hold a toothbrush for use by a user and a cavity shaped to accept pill sheets of various sizes. Also described is an electric or manual toothbrush with an integrated pill sheet holder, the handle of the toothbrush comprising a pill sheet cavity shaped to accept pill sheets of various Sizes. Also described is a static toothbrush holding unit with a base having a designated space for holding the toothbrush and a built-in ejectable tray for holding pill sheets.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2010Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: Q Systems LimitedInventors: Richard Davis, James Kustow, Lior Kristal
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Patent number: 8302769Abstract: A protective case or mounting device for a portable digital media device includes a first and a second snap fit cavity adapted to receive and selectively retain a first and a second protrusion element, respectively, associated with any of various accessory mounting or position retention elements. Connection between respective protrusions and snap fit cavities is made by depressible insertion. A portable digital media device may thus be removably engaged to various positioning elements without requiring the device to be removed from a protective case.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2007Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Philips Electronics North America CorporationInventor: Nathaniel B. Justiss
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Publication number: 20120260611Abstract: A case for protecting and storing a preselected electronics device includes a flexible fabric material body and a strip of fabric extending from a portion of the body. The strip of fabric has an open and an inverted closed position. The body and strip of fabric in the closed position are together configured to envelope and tightly fit contours of the preselected electronics device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventor: Darren Jones
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Patent number: 8272507Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a kit of a plurality of detachable pockets, a detachable pocket and associated methods. An embodiment of a kit has a container with a plurality of detachable pockets positioned therein. Each pocket within the container be used to hold personal items on a person's clothing or skin by adherence of the pocket to a person's skin or clothing. Example embodiments of the detachable pocket include a pocket body having a pocket layer and a flange. Both the pocket layer and the flange can be fabricated from one or more materials. The pocket layer can have an end to be attached as open and defining an open end and three sides having the flange disposed there around and to which adhesive is disposed. The pocket can be attached and removed as desired.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2012Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: Visionary Products, Inc.Inventors: Brenda Crump, Michael Deese
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Patent number: 8267251Abstract: Cases for enclosing a personal electronic device may also enclose one or more cards, such as credit cards, payment cards, coupons, receipts, identification cards, merchandise credit cards, gift cards, or business cards through the use of a retaining system. Exemplary cases may include a flexible inner layer and an exterior hard layer that may be permanently affixed to one another to form two fitted cavities, one for holding the personal electronic device and one for holding inserted cards.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2011Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Speculative Product Design, LLCInventors: Ryan Hill Mongan, Bryan Lee Hynecek, David Chiawen Lean, Jarret Weis, Jon Dukerschein
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Patent number: 8251210Abstract: Disclosed is a case or attachment device for use with an electronic device having a screen. The case has a base portion with a body having a back wall and side walls extending therefrom forming a receiving opening for receiving the electronic device. The case also includes a resilient band configured to hold one or more items (e.g., ID, credit cards, cash) against the case. The band may be pulled away from the body and items may be slid underneath the band so that they are held between an inner surface of the band and an outer surface of the body. The band may extend in a lateral, a longitudinal, or a diagonal direction. The band may also form a pocket for receiving items therein. The band can hold items against the back wall of the case.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2011Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Fellowes, Inc.Inventors: Michael Schmidt, Taiwon Choi, Eugene Lee
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Patent number: 8215482Abstract: A tobacco container is provided. The tobacco container includes a lid, a container body and an insert in the form of a liner. The liner releasably connects the lid to the container body. Each of the lid and container body receive and connect to the liner. The liner can include a compression lip that is deformed when the liner is connected to the container body. The liner connects the container body and lid to one another without the two components contacting each other.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2008Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: J.L. Clark, Inc.Inventors: Edward P. Cronin, Joseph P. Valley, III, Gregg Hoffman
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Publication number: 20120128193Abstract: A case stores an earphone set proximate to a digital media device (DMD). The case includes a storage compartment for storing the earphone set proximate a rear side of the DMD. The earphone set may be wound onto a retaining clip that is formed to receive ear-pieces of the earphone set and has a pair of notches, disposed on opposite edges of the clip, about which the two wires are wound. A distance between inner segments of the notches is a function of the length of the wires such that an inline control panel and a junction splitter of the earphone set are positioned within a periphery of the retaining clip. The earpieces and a jack plug of the earphone set may be retained by the clip to facilitate retention of the cable and wires.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2011Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventor: Dean Stevinson
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Patent number: 8151981Abstract: The present invention is related to an apparatus to facilitate the retrieval of a personal device from a compartment or pocket. The apparatus has a back surface with a support attached to the back surface in a manner that allows the support to move and a tab or loop on one end of the support. An elastic tape is attached to the back surface and to the support. Also attached to the support is a ribbon which is secured to the elastic tape at a connection point. The support can be extended to retrieve the personal device from the compartment or pocket which stretches the elastic tape and the ribbon until the ribbon is fully extended preventing the further extension of the support. The elastic tape may then facilitate the retraction of the apparatus into the compartment or pocket.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2009Date of Patent: April 10, 2012Assignee: Genesco, Inc.Inventor: Mark Nordstrom
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Patent number: 8146738Abstract: An apparatus for accommodating different exchangeable containers comprising at least two separated and closable internal spaces arranged on a common longitudinal axis. The apparatus is characterized in that the internal spaces are respectively closed by a functional lid.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Duo Care GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Kai Okulla, Michael Heidan
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Publication number: 20110315569Abstract: A tag system for vehicle repair shops or collision repair centers includes a set of mirror tags, a set of releasably attachable key ring tags with associated key rings, and a set of releasably attachable instruction tags. The mirror tags are adapted to be hung from the rear view mirror of a vehicle, and are reusable to allow each tag to be used multiple times while conveying different information to service personnel. Each mirror tag may include an identifier for identifying the mirror tag, a hook-and-loop attachment strip for releasably attaching a key ring with keys to the vehicle, and a hook-and-loop attachment strip for releasably attaching one or more members of a set of instruction tags. Each key ring tab may include an identifier matching the identifier of the mirror tag, a key ring for holding the key to the vehicle, and a hook-and-loop attachment strip for attaching the key ring to a mirror tag.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2011Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventor: Kenneth R. Haag
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Publication number: 20110315568Abstract: A device for organizing the administration of pills at predetermined time intervals, characterized in that it has a main body (2) used as an individual tissue ring with an opening (3), through which tissues can be inserted, and that the main body (2) includes at least one compartment (4,4?,4?), which can hold at least one pill, covered by at least one lid (5,5?,5?).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2010Publication date: December 29, 2011Inventors: Puig Josep, Ribot Nuria
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Publication number: 20110303565Abstract: A lipstick case with memory stick holder includes: a lipstick case; and a memory stick. When the memory stick is not in use, the lipstick case retains the memory stick. The device may include a mirror in the lipstick case, and a snap closure to close the lipstick case.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventors: Karen DuPont, Lowell DuPont
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Patent number: 8061513Abstract: A device, including a substantially hollow container, a flash memory data storage medium selectively enclosed by the container and a substantially enclosed cavity disposed within the container configured to selectively receive and dispense a portion of a medication. A method for using the device is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2008Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Very Special Hearts, LLCInventors: John Shanahan, Sr., Joshua Ho