Patents Assigned to Griffin Technology, LLC
  • Patent number: 9668555
    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 black 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 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Jeff Fielder, Aaron Jones
  • Publication number: 20170115640
    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 mange 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: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Aaron Wierenga
  • Publication number: 20170086569
    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: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Applicant: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Paul S. Grote
  • Patent number: 9590684
    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: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Poon, Evan Reese, Paul S. Grote
  • Patent number: D781830
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Brittany L. Stewart
  • Patent number: D782024
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Jennifer Ann Murphy
  • Patent number: D782458
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Brittany L. Stewart
  • Patent number: D784683
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Brittany L. Stewart
  • Patent number: D786256
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Brittany L. Stewart
  • Patent number: D786550
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventor: Paul S. Grote
  • Patent number: D786881
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Griffin Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Brittany L. Stewart, Daniel Poon