Patents Assigned to Griffin Technology, LLC
  • Publication number: 20210351806
    Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device that includes a device stand attached to a back surface of the case housing is disclosed herein. The device stand is formed by an inner stand and an outer stand connected by releasable hinged connections that are connected to the back surface of the case housing. One or more tracks are formed on an inner surface of the outer stand. The inner stand slides along the one or more tracks. A locking portion such as a cavity or channel on the outer stand locks the inner stand into an open position with respect to the outer stand. At least a portion of the outer stand is flexible such that applying a threshold pressure to the case causes the portion of the outer stand to flex, releasing the inner stand from the locking portion to allow the inner and outer stands to be closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
  • Publication number: 20210328615
    Abstract: A protective case for a mobile electronic device is disclosed herein. The protective case includes a front portion and a back portion that is configured to slide into a side of the front portion to effectuate the sealing and closure of the case. The front portion is configured to cover the front face and sides of the device and includes rails or protrusions on opposing sides of its internal surface. The back portion is configured to cover the back side of the device and includes channels on opposing sides that are configured to be slid along the rails on the opposing sides of the internal surface of the front component and thereby open and close the ease. The protective case is configured to be reversibly attached to a stand module that facilitates multiple viewing/operating positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Poon
  • Publication number: 20210234568
    Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device that includes a device stand attached to a back surface of the case housing is disclosed herein. The device stand is formed by an inner stand and an outer stand connected by releasable hinged connections that are connected to the back surface of the case housing. One or more tracks are formed on an inner surface of the outer stand. The inner stand slides along the one or more tracks. A locking portion such as a cavity or channel on the outer stand locks the inner stand into an open position with respect to the outer stand. At least a portion of the outer stand is flexible such that applying a threshold pressure to the case causes the portion of the outer stand to flex, releasing the inner stand from the locking portion to allow the inner and outer stands to be closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
  • Publication number: 20210175921
    Abstract: A protective case for a mobile electronic device is disclosed herein. The protective case includes a front portion and a back portion that is configured to slide into a side of the front portion to effectuate the sealing and closure of the case. The front portion is configured to cover the front face and sides of the device and includes rails or protrusions on opposing sides of its internal surface. The back portion is configured to cover the back side of the device and includes channels on opposing sides that are configured to be slid along the rails on the opposing sides of the internal surface of the front component and thereby open and close the case. The protective case is configured to be reversibly attached to a stand module that facilitates multiple viewing/operating positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Poon
  • Publication number: 20210083710
    Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device that includes a device stand attached to a back surface of the case housing is disclosed herein. The device stand is formed by an inner stand and an outer stand connected by releasable hinged connections that are connected to the back surface of the case housing. One or more tracks are formed on an inner surface of the outer stand. The inner stand slides along the one or more tracks. A locking portion such as a cavity or channel on the outer stand locks the inner stand into an open position with respect to the outer stand. At least a portion of the outer stand is flexible such that applying a threshold pressure to the case causes the portion of the outer stand to flex, releasing the inner stand from the locking portion to allow the inner and outer stands to be closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
  • Publication number: 20210050875
    Abstract: A protective case for a mobile electronic device is disclosed herein. The protective case includes a front portion and a back portion that is configured to slide into a side of the front portion to effectuate the sealing and closure of the case. The front portion is configured to cover the front thee and sides of the device and includes rails or protrusions on opposing sides of its internal surface. The back portion is configured to cover the back side of the device and includes channels on opposing sides that are configured to be slid along the rails on the opposing sides of the internal surface of the front component and thereby open and close the case. The protective case is configured to be reversibly attached to a stand module that facilitates multiple viewing/operating positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Poon
  • Publication number: 20200351396
    Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device that includes a back frame and a front cover is disclosed herein. The back frame has a rigid plastic back frame with an elastomeric material bonded to portions of the plastic frame. An elastomeric insert is positioned around a portion of the interior perimeter of the back frame to provide impact resistance. Back frame engagement members are positioned on the perimeter of the rigid plastic back frame. The front cover mates with the back frame to enclose the elastomeric insert and the device. The front cover includes a touch screen cover and a rigid plastic front frame bonded to a perimeter of the touch screen cover. Front cover engagement members extend from the rigid plastic front frame that engage the back frame engagement members to hold the front cover on the back frame and enclose the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
  • Patent number: 10816938
    Abstract: A configurable watch stand capable of supporting and charging a smart watch, such as an Apple Watch is disclosed. The watch stand includes a base support, a multisided open-ended sleeve extending from the base support, and a post configured to be removably inserted into an opening of the sleeve and fixedly positioned thereon. The post includes an angled support surface that is configured to retain a watch charger and a helical groove that encircles the exterior of the post that is configured to receive and manage a cable wrapped thereabout. The base support may be sloped and may include a lip structure on one side, a cable management system on the underside, and a wireless charging surface on the top side. The height and/or orientation of the angled support surface relative to the base may be configurable or adjustable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: GRIFFIN TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventor: Aaron Wierenga
  • Patent number: 10709220
    Abstract: A protective case for a portable electronic device includes a back frame and a front cover. The back frame has a rigid plastic back frame with an elastomeric material bonded to portions of the plastic frame. An elastomeric insert is positioned around a portion of the interior perimeter of the back frame to provide impact resistance. Back frame engagement members are positioned on the perimeter of the rigid plastic back frame. The front cover mates with the back frame to enclose the elastomeric insert and the device. The front cover includes a touch screen cover and a rigid plastic front frame bonded to a perimeter of the touch screen cover. Front cover engagement members extend from the rigid plastic front frame that engage the back frame engagement members to hold the front cover on the back frame and enclose the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
  • Publication number: 20200170364
    Abstract: A protective case for a portable device having a touchscreen constructed from a back frame, a front frame, and a stretchable cover is disclosed herein. The back frame receives the device through an open front and the stretchable cover is stretched over the back frame and the device. A portion of the cover stretches over the back frame and device such that the device is securely held in the back frame. A front frame with a transparent screen protector that allows the touch screen of the device to be used while the device is fully enclosed in the case is removably coupled to the back frame with grasping protrusions that connect to mounting portions on the back frame that extend through openings in the stretchable cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Publication date: June 4, 2020
    Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Poon
  • Publication number: 20200162120
    Abstract: A case for a portable electronic device that includes a device stand attached to a back surface of the case housing is disclosed herein. The device stand is formed by an inner stand and an outer stand connected by releasable hinged connections that are connected to the back surface of the case housing. One or more tracks are formed on an inner surface of the outer stand. The inner stand slides along the one or more tracks. A locking portion such as a cavity or channel on the outer stand locks the inner stand into an open position with respect to the outer stand. At least a portion of the outer stand is flexible such that applying a threshold pressure to the case causes the portion of the outer stand to flex, releasing the inner stand from the locking portion to allow the inner and outer stands to be closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
  • Publication number: 20200069015
    Abstract: A water resistant device case including a front and back assembly that mate to enclose an electronic device is disclosed herein. The front assembly includes a rigid front frame, a touch screen cover bonded thereto, an inner bumper attached thereto, and an elastomeric main seal attached around a periphery thereof. The back assembly includes a rigid back frame, an elastomeric over mold formed on an exterior thereof, and an inner bumper attached thereto. A snap tab attached to the back frame mates with a snap hook on the front assembly to hold the front and back assemblies together when the device is enclosed within the case. A main water resistant seal and a secondary water resistant seal are formed around a perimeter of the front and back assemblies. A closed cell foam is used to seal apertures associated with the device's audio inputs and outputs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Jeff Fielder, Aaron Jones
  • Patent number: 10484034
    Abstract: A device case for a portable electronic device includes a device stand attached to a hack surface of the case housing. The device stand is formed by an inner stand and outer stand connected by releasable hinged connections to the back surface of the case housing. A track is formed on a surface of the outer stand that the inner stand slides along. A locking portion such as a cavity or channel on the outer stand locks the inner stand into an open position with respect to the outer stand. At least a portion of the outer stand is flexible such that applying a threshold pressure to the device case causes the portion of the outer stand to flex such that the locking portion releases the inner and outer stand from the open position without damaging the stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Tony Ray Plunk
  • Patent number: 10398205
    Abstract: A water resistant device case includes a front and back assembly that mate to enclose an electronic device. The front assembly includes a rigid front frame, a touch screen cover bonded to the front frame, an inner bumper attached to the rigid front frame and an elastomeric main seal attached around a periphery of the rigid front frame. The back assembly includes a rigid back frame, an elastomeric over mold formed on an exterior of the back frame and an inner bumper attached to the rigid back frame. A snap tab attached to the rigid back frame mates with a snap hook on the front assembly to hold the front and back assemblies together when the device is enclosed within the case. A main water resistant seal is formed around a perimeter of the front and back assemblies by the elastomeric main seal on the front assembly being held against an inner surface of the rigid back frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Jeff Fielder, Aaron Jones
  • Publication number: 20190173511
    Abstract: A protective case for a portable electronic device includes a rigid plastic frame bonded to a stretchable rubber cover and a back panel insert that can be removably inserted into a pocket in the rear of the stretchable rubber cover and plastic frame. To position a device in the case, the device is simply inserted into the front opening of the rigid plastic frame and stretchable rubber cover such that the edges of the stretchable cover stretch over the device and secure the device in the case. A variety of different removable back panels allow the stand to be easily reconfigured to include a stand for the device case, a pocket adapted to hold payment cards, a folding style wallet, a mirror or a fabric covering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Applicant: GRIFFIN TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Evan Reese, Paul Grote
  • Patent number: 10264873
    Abstract: An arm band case for portable electronic device is disclosed. The arm band case may be secured to the user with straps and includes a pocket having a transparent window that provides visibility to the touchscreen of the electronic device and a plurality of powered light sources that are configured to illuminate the arm band and thereby provide added visibility to the user when in use. The arm band case is formed of multiple layers that encapsulate the light sources while allowing access to the battery housed therein and while facilitating the transmission and dispersion of light to illuminate the arm band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Paul S. Grote
  • Patent number: 10256585
    Abstract: Multi-configurable electrical cable assemblies adapted to facilitate communication with and charging of electronic devices are disclosed. The cable assemblies comprises a cable extending from a first electrical connector to a second electrical connector and a yoke captively and slidably coupled to one end of the cable and rotatably coupled to an adaptor module at the other end. The adaptor module includes one or more electrical connector adaptors. The yoke can be extended or retracted and when the yoke is in an unconnected position, the adaptor module is rotatable to allow for selection of a desired electrical connector adaptor for connection to the cable. In one implementation, the cable extends from a male USB Type A connector to a male USB Micro connector, the yoke is captively coupled at the USB Micro connector end of the cable, and the rotatably coupled adaptor module includes two reversibly coupled electrical connector adaptors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2019
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Aaron Wierenga
  • Patent number: D848743
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Paul S. Grote
  • Patent number: D874465
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Poon
  • Patent number: D908132
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Daniel Poon