Patents Assigned to Case-Mate, Inc.
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Patent number: 12324494Abstract: An attachment accessory for attaching a mobile electronic device to a support surface, including a device attachment portion configured for attachment to the mobile electronic device, and a support surface attachment portion including at least one suction cup. In some embodiments, the device attachment portion includes one or more magnetic elements configured for magnetic attachment to the mobile electronic device. In other embodiments, the device attachment portion includes an adhesive material configured for adhesive attachment to the mobile electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2024Date of Patent: June 10, 2025Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Saumil Chetan Mody, Jacob Andrew McKenzie, Andrew Harper
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Patent number: 12268286Abstract: A protective case for housing a protected device such as audio earbuds. In some examples the case may include a water-resistant seal to prevent damage to the protected device, an impact-resistant outer housing and/or an impact absorbing inner housing portion. The case may include upper and lower portions hingedly or pivotally coupled to one another. In example applications wherein the protected device includes a hinged container, eccentric or offset hinge axes of the case and the protected device effect a cam or fulcrum action that assists in opening and/or raising the protected device container for ease of access to the protected device when the case is opened.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2023Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventor: Saumil Chetan Mody
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Publication number: 20250097336Abstract: An attachment accessory for attaching a mobile electronic device to a support surface, including a device attachment portion configured for attachment to the mobile electronic device, and a support surface attachment portion including at least one suction cup. In some embodiments, the device attachment portion includes one or more magnetic elements configured for magnetic attachment to the mobile electronic device. In other embodiments, the device attachment portion includes an adhesive material configured for adhesive attachment to the mobile electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2024Publication date: March 20, 2025Applicant: Case-Mate, Inc.Inventors: Saumil Chetan MODY, Jacob Andrew MCKENZIE, Andrew HARPER
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Publication number: 20240423338Abstract: A tube-holding accessory for retaining a tube in connection with a mobile device. The accessory includes a magnetically or adhesively secured attachment portion for attaching the accessory to the mobile device and an engagement portion including a pair of resilient flanges for removably retaining a tube of lipstick or other tube-shaped personal item.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2024Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: Case-Mate, Inc.Inventors: Saumil Chetan MODY, Jacob Andrew MCKENZIE, Andrew HARPER
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Publication number: 20240423349Abstract: A dry bag containment system includes an external shell containing a first storage compartment with an access opening having a first reclosable and resealable waterproof closure that prevents water from entering the first storage compartment when closed. A second storage compartment contained within the first storage compartment is configured to receive an electronic device. The second storage compartment has a second reclosable and resealable waterproof closure that prevents water from entering when closed. A window through the external shell allows operation of an electronic device stored in the second storage compartment from external of the containment system.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2023Publication date: December 26, 2024Applicant: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Andrew HARPER, Jianzhi CHEN
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Patent number: 12166520Abstract: A case having the appearance of 3D design elements embedded therein. The case generally comprises a back panel which incorporates a plurality of layers with impressions or recesses formed thereon. When aligned, the impressions create an optical illusion as if actual objects are embedded in the back panel of the case where no actual object is present. And a method of producing an optical illusion of embedded design elements in a case including the steps of forming a first panel with at least one first impression formed on a first side of the first panel, applying a reflective coating to the at least one first impression, forming a second panel, and joining the second panel to the first side of the first panel.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2021Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Case-Mate, Inc.Inventors: Saumil Chetan Mody, Jianzhi Chen
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Patent number: 12081687Abstract: A foldable case for foldable mobile electronic devices. The foldable case generally comprises a first shell and a second shell hingedly connected to a third shell. The foldable case is reconfigurable between a closed configuration, an open configuration, and intermediate configurations therebetween. The first, second and third shells comprise cooperative engagement features which allow the first and second shells to hinge or pivot relative to the third shell. The cooperative engagement features also constrain the first and second shells to the third shell and limit the first and second shells to pivotal movements in the open and closed configurations but allow lateral movements in the intermediate configurations.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2022Date of Patent: September 3, 2024Assignee: Case-Mate, Inc.Inventors: Saumil Chetan Mody, Cole David Dobson
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Patent number: 11915083Abstract: A holder or mounting device for attaching or affixing an electronic tracking device such as an Apple™ AirTag™ or Tile™ to a tracked item or object. In example embodiments, the holder or mounting device may include an adhesive, a cord, a clip, a strap or other attachment means.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Jianzhi Chen, Saumil Chetan Mody, Christopher D'Adamo
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Publication number: 20230300228Abstract: A foldable case for foldable mobile electronic devices. The foldable case generally comprises a first shell and a second shell hingedly connected to a third shell. The foldable case is reconfigurable between a closed configuration, an open configuration, and intermediate configurations therebetween. The first, second and third shells comprise cooperative engagement features which allow the first and second shells to hinge or pivot relative to the third shell. The cooperative engagement features also constrain the first and second shells to the third shell and limit the first and second shells to pivotal movements in the open and closed configurations but allow lateral movements in the intermediate configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2022Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Saumil Chetan MODY, Cole David DOBSON
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Publication number: 20230270220Abstract: A protective case for housing a protected device such as audio earbuds. In some examples the case may include a water-resistant seal to prevent damage to the protected device, an impact-resistant outer housing and/or an impact absorbing inner housing portion. The case may include upper and lower portions hingedly or pivotally coupled to one another. In example applications wherein the protected device includes a hinged container, eccentric or offset hinge axes of the case and the protected device effect a cam or fulcrum action that assists in opening and/or raising the protected device container for ease of access to the protected device when the case is opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Applicant: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventor: Saumil Chetan MODY
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Patent number: 11672317Abstract: A protective case for housing a protected device such as audio earbuds. In some examples the case may include a water-resistant seal to prevent damage to the protected device, an impact-resistant outer housing and/or an impact absorbing inner housing portion. The case may include upper and lower portions hingedly or pivotally coupled to one another. In example applications wherein the protected device includes a hinged container, eccentric or offset hinge axes of the case and the protected device effect a cam or fulcrum action that assists in opening and/or raising the protected device container for ease of access to the protected device when the case is opened.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventor: Saumil Chetan Mody
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Patent number: 11647819Abstract: A protective and/or ornamental case for a foldable handheld electronic device. The case includes a front shell and a back shell pivotally connected to a hinge cover by one or more coupling mechanisms. A first portion of an electronic device is inserted into the front shell and a second portion of the electronic device is inserted into the back shell. The coupling mechanisms retain the front and back shells operatively engaged with the hinge cover as the electronic device housed in the case is pivotally or hingedly opened and closed, help prevent unintended opening or closing of the device, and keep the device open or closed when so positioned by a user.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2021Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Saumil Chetan Mody, Jianzhi Chen, Cole Dobson
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Publication number: 20230130931Abstract: A case having the appearance of 3D design elements embedded therein. The case generally comprises a back panel which incorporates a plurality of layers with impressions or recesses formed thereon. When aligned, the impressions create an optical illusion as if actual objects are embedded in the back panel of the case where no actual object is present. And a method of producing an optical illusion of embedded design elements in a case including the steps of forming a first panel with at least one first impression formed on a first side of the first panel, applying a reflective coating to the at least one first impression, forming a second panel, and joining the second panel to the first side of the first panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2021Publication date: April 27, 2023Applicant: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Saumil Chetan MODY, Jianzhi CHEN
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Publication number: 20220391656Abstract: A holder or mounting device for attaching or affixing an electronic tracking device such as an Apple™ AirTag™ or Tile™ to a tracked item or object. In example embodiments, the holder or mounting device may include an adhesive, a cord, a clip, a strap or other attachment means.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Jianzhi CHEN, Saumil Chetan MODY, Christopher D'ADAMO
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Patent number: 11251824Abstract: A protective case for a mobile electronic communication device includes a rear cover including a compressible member and a catch, the compressible member and the catch being spaced from each other to form an alcove; and a front cover including a rim configured to extend into the alcove, the rim having an inner surface configured to contact the compressible member and an outer surface opposite the inner surface configured to engage the catch.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2019Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Jesse Flores, Brendan Hingston Lake, Daniel McLean, Jiacai Li
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Publication number: 20220000237Abstract: A protective case for housing a protected device such as audio earbuds. In some examples the case may include a water-resistant seal to prevent damage to the protected device, an impact-resistant outer housing and/or an impact absorbing inner housing portion. The case may include upper and lower portions hingedly or pivotally coupled to one another. In example applications wherein the protected device includes a hinged container, eccentric or offset hinge axes of the case and the protected device effect a cam or fulcrum action that assists in opening and/or raising the protected device container for ease of access to the protected device when the case is opened.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Applicant: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventor: Saumil Chetan MODY
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Patent number: D961572Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Nitin Koshy Philip, Saumil Chetan Mody
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Patent number: D963156Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignees: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Keshav Mehta, Nikhiel Genomal
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Patent number: D1009849Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventor: Madison Rae Marie Schmidt
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Patent number: D1083890Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2022Date of Patent: July 15, 2025Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Cole David Dobson, Lorenzo Calleja