Patents Assigned to Case-Mate, Inc.
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Publication number: 20200028950Abstract: An electronic device case with a transparent or translucent back panel. The case generally comprises a frame, configured to surround the outer periphery of the electronic device, coupled to a back panel, configured to cover the back of the electronic device. The frame generally includes a plurality of outer sidewalls surrounding a center cutout. The back panel is formed from a hard plastic material such as polycarbonate. In example embodiments, the back panel material is a clear, transparent material. In other embodiments, the back panel material is a tinted or translucent material. The frame is generally overmolded onto the front or interior surface of the back panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventor: Saumil Chetan MODY
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Patent number: 10541714Abstract: A case with multi-layer encapsulation of design elements. The case generally comprises a shell including a back panel which incorporates design elements encapsulated in a plurality of layers. Each layer comprises a different design element or a different configuration of design elements. And a method of encapsulation of two or more layers of design elements into a product, including the steps of mixing decorative design elements with a liquid epoxy monomer to form a mixture; adding a hardening agent or catalyst to the mixture; pouring the mixture into a cavity on a case or cover; allowing the mixture to harden to form a cured first layer; applying another layer of epoxy over the cured first layer; arranging decorative design elements onto the uncured layer of epoxy; applying another layer of epoxy over the decorative design elements, and allowing that layer to cure.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2018Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventor: Saumil Chetan Mody
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Publication number: 20200012174Abstract: An illumination device generally has at least one light source and an attachment assembly that connects the light source to a computing device. The light source may be one or more LEDs or a light panel using electroluminescent lighting. The illumination device includes a power source coupled to the light source and a light control mechanism to change at least one of an operative state or an intensity of the light source. The illumination device may also be integrally connected to the computing device. A light cover is implemented to cover the light source and diffuse light emanating therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Allan SHOEMAKE, William WINTER, Juan FERNANDEZ, Paul McGRATH, Juan David LONDONO RESTREPO, Robert PEDERSEN
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Patent number: 10495946Abstract: An illumination device generally has at least one light source and an attachment assembly that connects the light source to a computing device. The light source may be one or more LEDs or a light panel using electroluminescent lighting. The illumination device includes a power source coupled to the light source and a light control mechanism to change at least one of an operative state or an intensity of the light source. The illumination device may also be integrally connected to the computing device. A light cover is implemented to cover the light source and diffuse light emanating therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Case-Mate, Inc.Inventors: Allan Shoemake, William Winter, Juan Fernandez, Paul McGrath, Juan David LondoƱo Restrepo, Robert Pedersen
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Publication number: 20190350351Abstract: A securing apparatus for a portable electronic device including an elastic strap secured between two cap assemblies. The cap assemblies include adhesive or other mounting elements to attach the assemblies to the electronic device such that the elastic strap forms an elastic handle or grip support.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Applicant: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventor: Saumil Chetan MODY
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Patent number: 10429004Abstract: An accessory for a handheld electronic device generally including attachment portion for attaching the accessory to the device and a stand and gripping portion for holding the portable electronic device on a support surface or for gripping by a user. The attachment portion can take the form of a suction cup or other removable fastening mechanism, and the stand and gripping portion can be shaped to resemble a character or object such as a balloon dog.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2019Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Cole David Dobson, Saumil Chetan Mody
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Publication number: 20190264867Abstract: An accessory for a handheld electronic device generally including attachment portion for attaching the accessory to the device and a stand and gripping portion for holding the portable electronic device on a support surface or for gripping by a user. The attachment portion can take the form of a suction cup or other removable fastening mechanism, and the stand and gripping portion can be shaped to resemble a character or object such as a balloon dog.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Applicant: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Cole David DOBSON, Saumil Chetan MODY
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Patent number: 10386892Abstract: A glass screen protector and methods of manufacturing thereof. In example embodiments, the glass screen protector adheres to an electronic device screen to provide protection thereto. In example forms, the glass screen protector includes a generally rectangular glass sheet and at least one pattern formed from non-conductive vacuum metallization.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2018Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Saumil Chetan Mody, Nitin Koshy Philip
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Patent number: 10326487Abstract: A case for an electronic device, the case including a back panel, one or more sidewalls, and a support stand selectively extendable from the back panel for supporting the electronic devices in vertical and/or horizontal orientations. The support stand can be selectively extendable between a storage position and a plurality of use positions. The support stand can include positioning mechanism comprising a translating engagement feature and a rotating engagement feature.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Saumil Chetan Mody, Nitin Koshy Philip, William Van Gelderen
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Publication number: 20190089394Abstract: A case with multi-layer encapsulation of design elements. The case generally comprises a shell including a back panel which incorporates design elements encapsulated in a plurality of layers. Each layer comprises a different design element or a different configuration of design elements. And a method of encapsulation of two or more layers of design elements into a product, including the steps of mixing decorative design elements with a liquid epoxy monomer to form a mixture; adding a hardening agent or catalyst to the mixture; pouring the mixture into a cavity on a case or cover; allowing the mixture to harden to form a cured first layer; applying another layer of epoxy over the cured first layer; arranging decorative design elements onto the uncured layer of epoxy; applying another layer of epoxy over the decorative design elements, and allowing that layer to cure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2018Publication date: March 21, 2019Applicant: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventor: Saumil Chetan MODY
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Publication number: 20190013832Abstract: A case or cover for en electronic device, the case having at least one hermetically sealed liquid filled chamber with an ultrasonically welded joint on the inside of the back shell of the case, and a method for manufacturing such a case or cover, and for forming a hermetically sealed liquid filled chamber in or on a case or cover with improved sealing characteristics and leak resistance. Multi-colored liquids suspended in an immiscible solution may be contained in the chamber(s) to generate color overlaid patterns visible through the back of the case.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Applicant: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Saumil Chetan MODY, Nitin Koshy PHILIP
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Publication number: 20180320859Abstract: A protective and ornamental case for handheld electronic devices, the case comprising one or more light-reflective and/or luminescent elements, for example arranged in a pattern. The luminescent elements are generally attached or formed in a back panel of the case. In example embodiments, the case further incorporates one or more illumination elements or light sources, a battery or other onboard power source for the illumination elements, and/or one or more light pathways for transmission of light from the illumination elements to the reflective or luminescent elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Applicant: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Nitin Koshy PHILIP, Saumil Chetan MODY
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Publication number: 20180307278Abstract: A glass screen protector and methods of manufacturing thereof. In example embodiments, the glass screen protector adheres to an electronic device screen to provide protection thereto. In example forms, the glass screen protector includes a generally rectangular glass sheet and at least one pattern formed from non-conductive vacuum metallization.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Applicant: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Saumil Chetan MODY, Nitin Koshy PHILIP
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Publication number: 20180235338Abstract: A sleeve accessory for a portable electronic device includes a plurality of layers stitched together and defining at least one pocket. An adhesive layer is provided for mounting the sleeve accessory with a back panel portion of the portable electronic device. The at least one pocket provides a user with the ability to retain one or more personal items of information therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Applicant: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Elizabeth Georgia LAMB, Amber Valentine THOMPSON, Saumil Chetan MODY, Ping SHU
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Publication number: 20180220782Abstract: A holder accessory for a portable electronic device including a base portion configured for attachment to the portable electronic device, and a gripping component coupled to the base portion. The gripping portion can define an opening configured to receive a finger of a user to hold the electronic device. The gripping portion is movably coupled to the base portion. The gripping portion is pivotally and/or rotationally movable relative to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Applicant: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Saumil Chetan MODY, Nitin Koshy PHILIP, William Thomas WARMOTH, III
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Publication number: 20180041237Abstract: A case for an electronic device, the case including a back panel, one or more sidewalls, and a support stand selectively extendable from the back panel for supporting the electronic devices in vertical and/or horizontal orientations. The support stand can be selectively extendable between a storage position and a plurality of use positions. The support stand can include positioning mechanism comprising a translating engagement feature and a rotating engagement feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Applicant: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Saumil Chetan MODY, Nitin Koshy PHILIP, William VAN GELDEREN
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Patent number: D821382Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventor: Sarah A. Livingston
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Patent number: D832832Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Elizabeth Georgia Lamb, Amber Valentine Thompson
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Patent number: D854533Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2017Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventors: Amber Valentine Thompson, Angie Yim
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Patent number: D869455Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: CASE-MATE, INC.Inventor: Cole David Dobson