Patents by Inventor Adam J. Havens
Adam J. Havens 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).
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Patent number: 11926089Abstract: An apparatus is provided for assisting in affixing a screen protector to a display of an electronic device. The apparatus includes a base including a platform configured to support the electronic device. The apparatus includes a lid configured to cover at least a portion of the base and the supported electronic device. The lid includes an aperture.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2023Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Richard W. Vinson, Zachariah J. Pickett, John P. Fitzgerald, Douglas A. Kempel, Jamie L. Johnson, Ross V. Bulkley, Adam J. Havens, Grady E. Barfoot
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Publication number: 20230271376Abstract: An apparatus is provided for assisting in affixing a screen protector to a display of an electronic device. The apparatus includes a base including a platform configured to support the electronic device. The apparatus includes a lid configured to cover at least a portion of the base and the supported electronic device. The lid includes an aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2023Publication date: August 31, 2023Inventors: RICHARD W. VINSON, ZACHARIAH J. PICKETT, JOHN P. FITZGERALD, DOUGLAS A. KEMPEL, JAMIE L. JOHNSON, ROSS V. BULKLEY, ADAM J. HAVENS, GRADY E. BARFOOT
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Patent number: 11685106Abstract: An apparatus is provided for assisting in affixing a screen protector to a display of an electronic device. The apparatus includes a base including a platform configured to support the electronic device. The apparatus includes a lid configured to cover at least a portion of the base and the supported electronic device, the lid including an aperture. The apparatus includes a gantry including a roller configured to contact a screen protector through the aperture in the lid. The gantry is movable with respect to the lid and configured to affix the screen protector to the supported electronic device when the gantry moves from a first position to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Richard W. Vinson, Zachariah J. Pickett, John P. Fitzgerald, Douglas A. Kempel, Jamie L. Johnson, Ross V. Bulkley, Adam J. Havens, Grady E. Barfoot
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Patent number: 11654351Abstract: A multi-function controller mount is configured or adapted for use with a game controller and an electronic device. The mount includes a controller receiver for removably attaching to the game controller with a retention strap. The mount also includes an arm having a first end pivotably attached to the controller receiver at a first pivot axis. The mount also includes a device tray that is pivotably attached to a second end of the arm at a second pivot axis. The device tray is configured for holding the smartphone at an adjustable height and viewing angle. The height and the viewing angle are adjustable through movement or the arm at the first pivot axis and movement of the device tray at the second pivot axis. The mount also includes a lock feature attached to the arm for selectively preventing movement of the arm relative to the controller receiver.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Todd Eichinger, W. Travis Smith, Grady E. Barfoot, Jonathan H. Guerdrum, Adam J. Havens
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Patent number: 11619343Abstract: A multi-function controller mount is configured or adapted for use with a game controller and an electronic device. The mount includes a controller receiver for removably attaching to the game controller. The mount also includes an arm having a first end pivotably attached to the controller receiver at a first pivot axis. The mount also includes a device tray that is pivotably attached to a second end of the arm at a second pivot axis. The device tray is configured for holding the smartphone at an adjustable height and viewing angle. The height and the viewing angle are adjustable through movement or the arm at the first pivot axis and movement of the device tray at the second pivot axis. The mount also includes a lock feature attached to the arm for selectively preventing movement of the arm relative to the controller receiver.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2021Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Todd Eichinger, W. Travis Smith, Grady E. Barfoot, Jonathan H. Guerdrum, Adam J. Havens
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Publication number: 20220040910Abstract: An apparatus is provided for assisting in affixing a screen protector to a display of an electronic device. The apparatus includes a base including a platform configured to support the electronic device. The apparatus includes a lid configured to cover at least a portion of the base and the supported electronic device, the lid including an aperture. The apparatus includes a gantry including a roller configured to contact a screen protector through the aperture in the lid. The gantry is movable with respect to the lid and configured to affix the screen protector to the supported electronic device when the gantry moves from a first position to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventors: RICHARD W. VINSON, ZACHARIAH J. PICKETT, JOHN P. FITZGERALD, DOUGLAS A. KEMPEL, JAMIE L. JOHNSON, ROSS V. BULKLEY, ADAM J. HAVENS, GRADY E. BARFOOT
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Publication number: 20210394048Abstract: A multi-function controller mount is configured or adapted for use with a game controller and an electronic device. The mount includes a controller receiver for removably attaching to the game controller with a retention strap. The mount also includes an arm having a first end pivotably attached to the controller receiver at a first pivot axis. The mount also includes a device tray that is pivotably attached to a second end of the arm at a second pivot axis. The device tray is configured for holding the smartphone at an adjustable height and viewing angle. The height and the viewing angle are adjustable through movement or the arm at the first pivot axis and movement of the device tray at the second pivot axis. The mount also includes a lock feature attached to the arm for selectively preventing movement of the arm relative to the controller receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Todd Eichinger, W. Travis Smith, Grady E. Barfoot, Jonathan H. Guerdrum, Adam J. Havens
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Publication number: 20210396350Abstract: A multi-function controller mount is configured or adapted for use with a game controller and an electronic device. The mount includes a controller receiver for removably attaching to the game controller. The mount also includes an arm having a first end pivotably attached to the controller receiver at a first pivot axis. The mount also includes a device tray that is pivotably attached to a second end of the arm at a second pivot axis. The device tray is configured for holding the smartphone at an adjustable height and viewing angle. The height and the viewing angle are adjustable through movement or the arm at the first pivot axis and movement of the device tray at the second pivot axis. The mount also includes a lock feature attached to the arm for selectively preventing movement of the arm relative to the controller receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: TODD EICHINGER, W. TRAVIS SMITH, GRADY E. BARFOOT, JONATHAN H. GUERDRUM, ADAM J. HAVENS
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Patent number: 11186031Abstract: An apparatus for assisting in affixing a screen protector to a display of an electronic device. The apparatus includes a base having a platform for supporting the electronic device, a lid attached to the base, and a positioning mechanism for aligning the electronic device on the platform. The positioning mechanism includes a first positioning jaw movable between a first and a second position. The positioning jaw includes a first surface configured to contact the first corner of the electronic device and a second surface configured to contact the second corner of the electronic device when the first positioning jaw moves from the first position to the second position. Moving the lid from a first position to a second position at least partially covering the electronic device moves the first positioning jaw from the first position to the second position.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2020Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Richard W. Vinson, Zachariah J. Pickett, John P. Fitzgerald, Douglas A. Kempel, Jamie L. Johnson, Ross V. Bulkley, Adam J. Havens, Grady E. Barfoot
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Publication number: 20210046692Abstract: An apparatus for assisting in affixing a screen protector to a display of an electronic device. The apparatus includes a base having a platform for supporting the electronic device, a lid attached to the base, and a positioning mechanism for aligning the electronic device on the platform. The positioning mechanism includes a first positioning jaw movable between a first and a second position. The positioning jaw includes a first surface configured to contact the first corner of the electronic device and a second surface configured to contact the second corner of the electronic device when the first positioning jaw moves from the first position to the second position. Moving the lid from a first position to a second position at least partially covering the electronic device moves the first positioning jaw from the first position to the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: RICHARD W. VINSON, ZACHARIAH J. PICKETT, JOHN P. FITZGERALD, DOUGLAS A. KEMPEL, JAMIE L. JOHNSON, ROSS V. BULKLEY, ADAM J. HAVENS, GRADY E. BARFOOT
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Patent number: 9993054Abstract: A protective enclosure includes a structural member, a metallic tab, and a flexible member. The structural member is configured for receiving an electronic device and includes a front opening for accessing a touchscreen of the installed electronic device. The metallic tab is affixed to one of the side portions of the structural member. The flexible member has a front panel connected to a back panel by a hinge portion that is positioned adjacent to a side portion of the structural member opposite the metallic tab. The hinge portion is configured to enable movement of the front panel between a closed position and an opened position. The front panel includes a magnetic element affixed to an edge of the front panel such that the magnetic element of the front panel contacts the metallic tab when the front panel is in both the opened and closed positions.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2017Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Carlton R. Lay, Adam J. Havens, Peter J. Gronewoller, Lucas B. Weller, Lee B. Gates
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Publication number: 20170354220Abstract: A protective enclosure includes a structural member, a metallic tab, and a flexible member. The structural member is configured for receiving an electronic device and includes a front opening for accessing a touchscreen of the installed electronic device. The metallic tab is affixed to one of the side portions of the structural member. The flexible member has a front panel connected to a back panel by a hinge portion that is positioned adjacent to a side portion of the structural member opposite the metallic tab. The hinge portion is configured to enable movement of the front panel between a closed position and an opened position. The front panel includes a magnetic element affixed to an edge of the front panel such that the magnetic element of the front panel contacts the metallic tab when the front panel is in both the opened and closed positions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2017Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: CARLTON R. LAY, ADAM J. HAVENS, PETER J. GRONEWOLLER, LUCAS B. WELLER, LEE B. GATES
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Patent number: 9814289Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device includes a structural member, a cushioning member, and a flexible member. The structural member and cushioning member are overmolded to cover the installed electronic device. The flexible member has a first panel connected to the back portion of the structural member and a second panel connected to the first panel by a hinge section. The second panel of the flexible member has a magnet that is configured to connect with a metallic tab that is adhered to the side of the structural member. The metallic tab is configured to allow the first panel of the flexible member to connect with the metallic tab in a closed position that covers the touchscreen of the electronic device and in an open position when the first panel of the flexible member is folded away from the touchscreen and covering the back of the protective case.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Carlton R. Lay, Adam J. Havens, Peter J. Gronewoller, Lucas B. Weller, Lee B. Gates
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Publication number: 20160295981Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device includes a structural member, a cushioning member, and a flexible member. The structural member and cushioning member are overmolded to cover the installed electronic device. The flexible member has a first panel connected to the back portion of the structural member and a second panel connected to the first panel by a hinge section. The second panel of the flexible member has a magnet that is configured to connect with a metallic tab that is adhered to the side of the structural member. The metallic tab is configured to allow the first panel of the flexible member to connect with the metallic tab in a closed position that covers the touchscreen of the electronic device and in an open position when the first panel of the flexible member is folded away from the touchscreen and covering the back of the protective case.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: CARLTON R. LAY, ADAM J. HAVENS, PETER J. GRONEWOLLER, LUCAS B. WELLER, LEE B. GATES
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Patent number: D808377Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2016Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Kevin W. Witter, Matthew S. Krajec, Adam J. Havens
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Patent number: D808378Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2016Date of Patent: January 23, 2018Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Kevin W. Witter, Ryan D. Sellden, Adam J. Havens
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Patent number: D820246Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2016Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Shanshan Li, Alyson J. Beck, Adam J. Havens
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Patent number: D843995Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Patrick G. Skovsted, Lucas B. Weller, Matthew S. Krajec, Adam J. Havens
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Patent number: D845292Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2018Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: John P. Fitzgerald, Matthew S. Krajec, Adam J. Havens
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Patent number: D906308Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Otter Products, LLCInventors: Ryan D. Sellden, Jonathan B. Rayeski, Adam J. Havens