Patents by Inventor Aaron M. Lipner

Aaron M. Lipner has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10547342
    Abstract: A protective lens cover for a camera and a flash of an electronic device includes a first lens portion for covering the camera of the electronic device and a second lens portion for covering the flash of the electronic device. The first lens portion has a top surface, a bottom surface positioned directly opposite the top surface, and a side surface continuously extending from the top surface to the bottom surface. At least a portion of the side surface of the first lens portion is coated with a light-blocking ink.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Minna L. Ranjeva, Corinne E. Allen, Aaron M. Lipner, Gareth F. Watt
  • Patent number: 10420406
    Abstract: A cover for protecting an audio port of an electronic device is provided. The cover includes a check valve, a bellows, and an air vent. The check valve moves between a first position to allow audio pressure to exit the audio port and a second position to fluidly seal the audio port. The bellows at least partially surround the audio port when the cover is attached to the electronic device and move the check valve from the first position to the second position in response to a pressure exerted on the bellows. The air vent is attached to the bellows and allows audio pressure to pass through the air vent and to restrict passage of at least some water through the air vent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Aaron M. Lipner, Oscar L. Lopez, Lan Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20190288726
    Abstract: A protective lens cover for a camera and a flash of an electronic device includes a first lens portion for covering the camera of the electronic device and a second lens portion for covering the flash of the electronic device. The first lens portion has a top surface, a bottom surface positioned directly opposite the top surface, and a side surface continuously extending from the top surface to the bottom surface. At least a portion of the side surface of the first lens portion is coated with a light-blocking ink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: September 19, 2019
    Inventors: MINNA L. RANJEVA, CORINNE E. ALLEN, AARON M. LIPNER, GARETH F. WATT
  • Patent number: 10355735
    Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device having a camera and a flash. The protective case includes a lens having a first lens portion and a second lens portion. The first lens portion includes a first optically transparent region configured to be positioned proximate the camera when the electronic device is installed in the protective case. The first lens having a top surface, a bottom surface opposite the top surface, and a side surface. The side surface is at least partially coated with a light-blocking ink. The second lens portion includes a second optically transparent region configured to be positioned proximate the flash of the installed electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Minna L. Ranjeva, Corinne E. Allen, Aaron M. Lipner, Gareth F. Watt
  • Publication number: 20190081652
    Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device having a camera and a flash. The protective case includes a lens having a first lens portion and a second lens portion. The first lens portion includes a first optically transparent region configured to be positioned proximate the camera when the electronic device is installed in the protective case. The first lens having a top surface, a bottom surface opposite the top surface, and a side surface. The side surface is at least partially coated with a light-blocking ink. The second lens portion includes a second optically transparent region configured to be positioned proximate the flash of the installed electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2018
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: MINNA L. RANJEVA, CORINNE E. ALLEN, AARON M. LIPNER, GARETH F. WATT
  • Publication number: 20190029383
    Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device having a touch screen and an audio port. The protective case includes a front portion including a rigid frame extending around a perimeter and a screen aperture configured to provide access to the touch screen of the installed electronic device. The protective case includes a back portion removably attached to the front portion and includes a sealing member configured to directly contact a portion of the electronic device. The sealing member has an aperture defining a circumference configured to encircle the audio port of the installed electronic device and form a water-proof seal between the installed electronic device and the sealing member of the protective case. The protective case includes a vent mesh covering the aperture of the sealing member and configured to allow air to pass through the vent mesh and to resist the flow of water through the vent mesh.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: OSCAR L. LOPEZ, AARON M. LIPNER, LAN NGUYEN, MARINA OKADA
  • Publication number: 20180228259
    Abstract: A cover for protecting an audio port of an electronic device is provided. The cover includes a check valve, a bellows, and an air vent. The check valve moves between a first position to allow audio pressure to exit the audio port and a second position to fluidly seal the audio port. The bellows at least partially surround the audio port when the cover is attached to the electronic device and move the check valve from the first position to the second position in response to a pressure exerted on the bellows. The air vent is attached to the bellows and allows audio pressure to pass through the air vent and to restrict passage of at least some water through the air vent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: AARON M. LIPNER, OSCAR L. LOPEZ, LAN NGUYEN
  • Patent number: D815083
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: John P. Fitzgerald, Peter S. Armstrong, Aaron M. Lipner, Lan Nguyen
  • Patent number: D848998
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: John P. Fitzgerald, Gareth F. Watt, Zachary W. Zupancic, Aaron M. Lipner
  • Patent number: D905672
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: John P. Fitzgerald, Gareth F. Watt, Zachary W. Zupancic, Aaron M. Lipner
  • Patent number: D942439
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Ryan J. Cavenagh, Kevin W. Witter, Stephen J. McFadden, Kevin M. Malak, Aaron M. Lipner