Patents Assigned to Nite Ize, Inc.
  • Multi-positional mount for personal electronic devices with a magnetic interface
    Patent number: 10036507
    Abstract: A stand assembly for holding handheld electronic devices in a multitude of positions or locations having a first section with a curved end magnetically attached to second section having and indented surface. The first section also attaches to a surface, the second section either is contiguous with a portable electronic device, a carrying case, or other item; or has a means to attach to another surface. A high-friction elastomeric material, or similar friction producing material, helps to secure the first and second sections together, or the second section against another flat magnetic surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank Vogel, Paul Turner
  • Systems and methods for a detachable key holder and organizer
    Patent number: 10028605
    Abstract: A key holder includes a key tag, the key tag attached to a key. The key holder further includes a device body, the device body including a slot, the key located in the slot of the device body and the key tag wrapping around the device body from the slot to an outer portion of the device body, the outer portion of the device body including an attachment point for the key tag, the key tag attached to the outer portion of the device body and under sufficient tension to prevent the key from sliding out of the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Haarburger
  • Self-locking clip
    Patent number: 9938995
    Abstract: A self-locking clip may include a first member configured to attach to an item, the first member having a tongue arranged adjacent the item when the first member is attached to the item, the tongue configured to allow an article to be received between the tongue and the item when the first member is attached to the item; a second member pivotally attached to the first member, the second member having at least one engagement surface for engaging the article, when the first member is attached to the item and the article is received between the tongue and the item; and a bias member arranged to bias the second member to pivot in a direction to urge the at least one engagement surface toward the article to engage the article, when the first member is attached to the item and the article is received between the tongue and the item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Heinz R. Miltner, Julie L. Adams
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A HEADLAMP
    Publication number: 20170356634
    Abstract: A headlamp includes a module assembly, a back of the module assembly including a geared portion, the geared portion including a plurality of grooves and protrusions, and the module assembly including a lighting module. The headlamp further includes a holder, the holder pivotally attached to the module assembly, and the holder includes a tab mounted on a flexible tab arm, the tab and flexible tab arm positioned such that the tab interfaces with the geared portion of the back, the module assembly being rotatable in relation to the holder, the tab ratcheting from one groove to another groove of the plurality of grooves, and the flexible tab arm flexing to allow the tab to pass over the protrusions of the geared portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Bowden Ormsbee, Richard N. Case, Michael C. Boyd
  • Systems and methods for a multi-material extruded zipper
    Patent number: 9795195
    Abstract: A zipper includes a ball portion. The zipper portion further includes a socket portion. The ball portion includes a leading edge, the leading edge composed of a first material having a low coefficient of friction. The ball portion includes a trailing edge and a neck portion, the trailing edge and neck portion composed of a second material. The socket includes a socket opening, the socket opening composed of the first material. The socket includes a socket interior, the socket interior composed of the second material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. Martinson, Kent Harrison Brightman
  • Device for securing rope in multiple configurations and process of using the same
    Patent number: 9750308
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing a rope includes a device body having a first width, a first length, and a first height, the first width substantially greater than each of the first height and the first length, the device body having a first end and a second end, the first and second ends at opposing ends of the first width of the device body. The apparatus includes a first rope notch, the first rope notch located at the first end of the device body, the first rope notch extending in a first direction parallel to the first height away from the central body. The apparatus includes a second rope notch, the second rope notch located at the second end of the device body, the second rope notch extending in a second direction parallel to the first height away from the device body, wherein the second direction is opposite the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: NITE IZE, INC.
    Inventor: Rex Seader
  • LED lighting device
    Patent number: D801569
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Bowden Ormsbee, Rex W. Stevens
  • Multi-function pet tool
    Patent number: D801599
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Darren Macca, Andrew Valentine, Bowden Ormsbee
  • Multi-function key-shaped tool
    Patent number: D803657
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Hawker, Matthew Seibert, Joel Beebe, Bowden Ormsbee
  • Lantern
    Patent number: D809689
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventor: Byron Marshall
  • Lantern
    Patent number: D809690
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventor: Byron Marshall
  • Key identifier
    Patent number: D810200
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory M. Adelman, Peter Trench
  • Flashlight
    Patent number: D811636
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2018
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Galli, Bowden Ormsbee, Robin Liang
  • Bracelet key ring
    Patent number: D811924
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Haarburger
  • Card holder
    Patent number: D814182
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Haarburger
  • Card holder
    Patent number: D814183
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Haarburger
  • Card-shaped multi-tool
    Patent number: D817196
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Haarburger
  • Key ring
    Patent number: D821090
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Case, Bowden Ormsbee, Rex W. Stevens
  • Key ring
    Patent number: D821740
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel J. Martinson
  • Refuse bag dispenser
    Patent number: D824187
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Haarburger