Patents Assigned to Incipio, LLC
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Patent number: 9521889Abstract: A case a mobile device is provided comprising an outer cover and a shell sized to contain a mobile device. The outer cover can include a first member, a second member, and a flexible member. The shell can include a back panel and a protrusion extending along a perimeter of the back panel. The shell may be reversibly attached to the second member of the outer cover.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: INCIPIO, LLCInventors: Andy Fathollahi, Timothy A. Hemesath, Blake H. Robertson
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Publication number: 20160361852Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device having a co-molded multi-layered construction having a first layer that generally forms the external back face surface of the case. A second layer generally forms the perimeter bumper of the case. The first layer is comprised of material that has a hardness and/or rigidity that is greater than the second layer. The layers are configured to interact with one another so that they are capable of distributing impact forces to mitigate damage to the mobile device. One or more reinforcing support members in the form of a beam or rod are provided and extend internally and longitudinally near the sides of the case and preferably near the long sides of a rectangular shaped case.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Applicant: Incipio, LLCInventor: Andy Fathollahi
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Patent number: 9521236Abstract: Disclosed herein are visual notification devices that are capable of wirelessly connecting to a mobile device to provide visual and/or audible notification to users of status changes on their mobile device, such as receipt of SMS, MMS, phone calls, voice mails, calendar appointments, and battery status in a location different from that of the mobile device. In operation a user can place the device in or near a working space (e.g. on a desk, book shelf or table), plug it into an automobile charging port, or strap it on the user's arm, so that the device is in a location different than the user's mobile device The user can visually and/or audibly notified of status changes by simply glancing at the device. The notifications can be user customizable through a user application on the mobile device. Additional user interfaces can be incorporated into the device to provide a set of remote controls for various operation of the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2014Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: INCIPIO, LLCInventors: Carlos Del Toro, Jin Woo Choi, Andy Fathollahi, Ahmed Fathy Abdallah
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Publication number: 20160360627Abstract: Disclosed herein is an enclosure for electronic devices. The enclosure includes a rigid cover and a rigid frame movable between an open position and a closed position. An electronic communication link may pass through the rigid cover and is configured to enable external access to an electronic device inside of the enclosure. The rigid frame is sealed to a flexible sheet including a transparent portion. The rigid frame and the rigid cover may be hingedly connected and may be secured in the closed position by a latching mechanism. The enclosure may also incorporate a battery configured to charge the electronic device. The enclosure may be incorporated into a wearable article. Methods of connecting an electronic device to an electronic port through an enclosure are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Applicant: Incipio, LLCInventors: Ron Wilson, II, Carl Pettersen, Kristian Rauhala, Pete Dirksing, Jim Pena
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Publication number: 20160359518Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device such as a tablet computer is disclosed that includes modular components that can be mixed and matched by the user at the point of purchase to facilitate creation of a user customizable look. The case includes a shell that is configured to retain the tablet device and a front cover that is configured to protect and conceal the screen of the tablet when the case is in the closed position. When the assembled case is in the open position and the tablet is retained within the shell, the cover is configured to stand the shell up on edge. The shell and front cover can be reversibly attached to one another by the user, so that the user can select a shell of one color, material, design, or style and a front cover of another color, material, design or style. Retention tab and slot are employed to reversibly lock the front cover to the shell to form a seamless integrated multi use mode case.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Applicant: Incipio, LLCInventors: Andy Fathollahi, Tom Hee Kwon
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Publication number: 20160359516Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device is disclosed. The protective case includes a front cover, a back cover, and a relatively rigid shell. The front cover includes multiple fold lines that extend across the cover and allow adjacent regions of the cover to rotate or move relative to each other. The shell is configured to receive and retain the mobile device while providing user access to the mobile device. The shell has an outer surface configured to include a latch with an integrated hook. In operation, the latch hooks and retains one end section of the front cover to maintain the device in an angled use position when open. When in the fully closed position the latch fits within an aperture defined within a back end region of the front cover. Magnets incorporated into the front cover assist in maintaining the case in the fully closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Applicant: Incipio, LLCInventor: Andy Fathollahi
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Publication number: 20160324286Abstract: A protective case can be used with a mobile device having front and back surfaces and side surfaces extending between the front and back surfaces, including a top side, a bottom side, a right side, and a left side, the mobile device having a screen on the front surface. The protective case can include a shell configured to engage and substantially surround at least three of the surfaces of the mobile device and preferably all or nearly all surfaces of the mobile device while still capable of allowing the user to functionally interact with biometric sensor (such as a fingerprint sensor) and/or not interfere with the intended functionality of the proximity sensors of the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: Incipio, LLCInventors: Andy Fathollahi, Timothy Alan Hemesath, Kitty Yu-Ling Yung, Carlos Del Toro
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Patent number: 9489020Abstract: The present invention relates to improved protective cases for hand-held electronic devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to cases that protect and modify the functionality of an electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2014Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: INCIPIO, LLCInventors: Anthony Ahee, John M. Schoenith
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Patent number: 9473192Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device is disclosed. The protective case includes a front cover and a back cover that is comprised of a shell, which together are configured to receive, retain, cover and protect the mobile device. The shell is configured to receive and retain the mobile device while providing user access to the mobile device. The shell has an outer surface configured to attach to a hinge member which in turn attaches to the front cover. The front cover includes an opaque main region that is configured to overlie the main touchscreen interface region and a generally curved and transparent side region that is configured to overlie a separate touchscreen interface region. When closed the cover is configured to allow for user interaction with the underlying covered screen. The user interaction may be via capacitive and/or mechanical pressure interaction with the touchscreen.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2016Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: INCIPIO, LLCInventors: Andy Fathollahi, Peter Tu
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Publication number: 20160294433Abstract: A protective cover for a tablet computer is disclosed, which comprises a back cover and a front cover. The front cover includes an input side and a connector including a planar portion and a coupler for removably connecting the front cover to the back cover. The planar portion engages at least portion of a front surface of the tablet computer and the coupler engages an edge of the back cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Applicant: Incipio, LLCInventors: Anthony Ahee, John M. Schoenith
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Patent number: 9461493Abstract: A battery case for a mobile device is provided comprising a case, electrical components, a port, and an aperture size to contain at least one rechargeable battery. Also provided is a charger including a mount to receiving a rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery may be configured to fit inside of the battery case. The charger may be figured to fit inside of the battery case.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2015Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: INCIPIO, LLCInventor: Andy Fathollahi
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Patent number: 9432074Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device having a co-molded multi-layered construction having a first layer that generally forms the external back face surface of the case. A second layer generally forms the perimeter bumper of the case. The first layer is comprised of material that has a hardness and/or rigidity that is greater than the second layer. The layers are configured to interact with one another so that they are capable of distributing impact forces to mitigate damage to the mobile device. One or more reinforcing support members in the form of a beam or rod are provided and extend internally and longitudinally near the sides of the case and preferably near the long sides of a rectangular shaped case.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2015Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Incipio, LLCInventor: Andy Fathollahi
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Patent number: 9426560Abstract: Disclosed herein is a waterproof case for protecting electronic devices. The waterproof case includes a flexible waterproof bag attached to a rigid lid that can be opened to allow electronic devices to pass into the bag. When closed, the lid forms a watertight seal that protects the inside of the bag from ingress of water. The lid can include a pass-through jack which allows a user to connect an electronic device, such as an audio device, to an output through the lid. The case may also be incorporated into a flexible attachment system, such as an armband or swimbelt. Methods of connecting an electronic device to an electronic output, such as an audio output, through a waterproof case are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: INCIPIO, LLCInventors: Ron Wilson, II, Carl Pettersen, Kristian Rauhala, Peter Dirksing, Cory McCluskey, Jim Pena
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Patent number: 9425848Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device such as a tablet computer is disclosed that includes modular components that can be mixed and matched by the user at the point of purchase to facilitate creation of a user customizable look. The case includes a shell that is configured to retain the tablet device and a front cover that is configured to protect and conceal the screen of the tablet when the case is in the closed position. When the assembled case is in the open position and the tablet is retained within the shell, the cover is configured to stand the shell up on edge. The shell and front cover can be reversibly attached to one another by the user, so that the user can select a shell of one color, material, design, or style and a front cover of another color, material, design or style. Retention tab and slot are employed to reversibly lock the front cover to the shell to form a seamless integrated multi use mode case.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Incipio, LLCInventors: Andy Fathollahi, Tom Hee Kwon
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Patent number: 9419670Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device is disclosed. The protective case includes a front cover and a relatively rigid shell, which together are configured to receive, retain, cover and protect the mobile device. The front cover includes multiple fold lines that extend across the cover and allow adjacent regions of the cover to rotate or move relative to each other. The shell is configured to receive and retain the mobile device while providing user access to the mobile device. The shell has an outer surface configured to include a latch with an integrated hook. In operation, the latch hooks and retains one end section of the front cover to maintain the device in an angled use position when open. When in the fully closed position the latch fits within an aperture defined within a back end region of the front cover. The aperture may be defined by a ring component that is dimensioned to receive the latch and firmly support the latch.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2015Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: Incipio, LLCInventor: Andy Fathollahi
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Patent number: 9392854Abstract: A protective case can be used with a mobile device having front and back surfaces and side surfaces extending between the front and back surfaces, including a top side, a bottom side, a right side, and a left side, the mobile device having a screen on the front surface. The protective case can include a shell configured to engage and substantially surround at least three of the surfaces of the mobile device and preferably all or nearly all surfaces of the mobile device while still capable of allowing the user to functionally interact with biometric sensor (such as a fingerprint sensor) and/or not interfere with the intended functionality of the proximity sensors of the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2015Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: Incipio, LLCInventors: Andy Fathollahi, Timothy Alan Hemesath, Kitty Yu-Ling Yung, Carlos Del Toro
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Publication number: 20160191102Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device having a multi-layered construction is disclosed. The multi-layered construction includes three layers that are co-molded to one another and is capable of being lightweight and low-profile, yet provide a high level of impact protection. The first layer generally forms the external back face surface of the case, the third layer generally forms the perimeter bumper of the case and the second layer forms the internal liner of the case and includes an elevated pattern of walls upon which the back face of the mobile device rest upon. The first layer is comprised of material that has a hardness greater than the other two layers. The third layer is comprised of a material that has a hardness that is greater than the second layer. The layers are configured to interact with one another so that they are capable of distributing and absorbing impact forces to mitigate damage to the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2016Publication date: June 30, 2016Applicant: INCIPIO, LLCInventor: Andy Fathollahi
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Patent number: D764473Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Incipio, LLCInventors: Anthony Ahee, John M. Schoenith
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Patent number: D767553Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Incipio, LLCInventor: Andy Fathollahi
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Patent number: D770421Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2015Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Incipio, LLCInventors: Carl Pettersen, Peter Dirksing, Joshua Martin