Patents by Inventor Alan Morine

Alan Morine 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: 9101188
    Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device may have two rigid covers that are engaged with a clamping mechanism. The rigid covers, when engaged to the device, may be covered with a removable flexible cover. The protective case may also include a third component that may provide protection for the device in a closed position and operate as a stand in an open position. The third component may be opened and closed using a locking lever, and the third component may open to a stand position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Cameron Magness, Jamie Johnson, Alan Morine
  • Patent number: 9098238
    Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device may have flexible components in impact areas, such as corners of the case, where the case may be designed to flex. In many embodiments, a gap may exist between the protective case and the electronic device, and impact to the case may be absorbed by the protective case before damaging the electronic device. In some embodiments, the protective case may be manufactured from a two shot molding process where a hard plastic case may have overmolded thermoplastic elastomer. Some embodiments may have two case portions that may be joined to enclose a device. Other embodiments may be a single case that snaps over a device. Still other embodiments may be a permanently attached cover that attaches using fasteners or snap features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis Richardson, Jamie Johnson, Adam Wibby, Alan Morine
  • Patent number: 9025317
    Abstract: A two-piece hard shell case with a silicone or other flexible component may protect devices that hinge, slide, or otherwise articulate. A front surface hard cover may snap or connect to the front of the device while a back surface hard cover may snap or connect to the back of the device. A flexible component may be held in place under one or both of the hard shell pieces. The flexible component may be held under one or both of the hard shell covers and may have button pushers, covers, or other features to allow a user to operate a protected device while still covering the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis Richardson, John Loudenslager, Jamie Johnson, Stephen Willes, Travis Smith, Alan Morine, Matthew Glanzer, Jane Michie, Cameron Magness
  • Patent number: 8973752
    Abstract: A cover for a camera device with a flash may incorporate a light absorbing isolation mechanism in areas near the flash and camera. In some cases, the isolation mechanism may be conformable to press against the camera device, or may come in partial contact or no contact with the device in the area of the flash and camera. The isolation mechanism may be formed as part of a cover, or may be a second component that may be added to a cover in various designs. The isolation mechanism may operate with devices that have a glass or other translucent outer case, as well as those devices without such an outer case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Jamie Johnson, Stephen Willes, William Travis Smith, Alan Morine
  • Patent number: 8910915
    Abstract: A folding stand may attach to an electronic device for transportation in one configuration and may fold into a second configuration to hold the electronic device for use. The folding stand may have two main rigid components that are joined by a hinge. Each of the rigid components may have engagement mechanisms that clamp onto the electronic device in the first configuration and hold the device in one of several upright positions in the second configuration. A stringer may be attached to one of the rigid components with a hinge and may engage the other rigid component with a snap or other mechanism. In some embodiments, the entire stand may be a single piece manufactured from rigid plastic components joined with a second, flexible material that may provide one or more of the hinges in the stand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Wibby, Alan Morine
  • Publication number: 20130299498
    Abstract: A protective case for an electronic device may have two rigid covers that are engaged with a clamping mechanism. The rigid covers, when engaged to the device, may be covered with a removable flexible cover. The protective case may also include a third component that may provide protection for the device in a closed position and operate as a stand in an open position. The third component may be opened and closed using a locking lever, and the third component may open to a stand position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: CAMERON MAGNESS, JAMIE JOHNSON, ALAN MORINE
  • Patent number: 8395894
    Abstract: Disclosed is a three-layer protective enclosure that provides resistance to water, dust, dirt, and bump protection for sensitive computers. In one embodiment, an inner membrane layer is provided, which is a thin, flexible layer that protects portions of a computer and allows the user to interact with keyboards, push buttons and other interactive features of the computer. A protective hard shell fits tightly over the membrane and provides additional sealing and rigidity to the protective enclosure. A stretchable cushion layer is placed over the hard shell which conforms to the hard shell and seals moisture, dust and dirt from entering the hard shell. The stretchable cushion layer provides cushioning and also allows access to certain controls on the computer. In another embodiment, a touch screen cover may be used with, or without, a membrane over other portions of the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Curtis R. Richardson, Alan Morine, Brian Thomas, Jamie Lee Johnson, Jason Michael Thompson
  • Publication number: 20120325689
    Abstract: A folding stand may attach to an electronic device for transportation in one configuration and may fold into a second configuration to hold the electronic device for use. The folding stand may have two main rigid components that are joined by a hinge. Each of the rigid components may have engagement mechanisms that clamp onto the electronic device in the first configuration and hold the device in one of several upright positions in the second configuration. A stringer may be attached to one of the rigid components with a hinge and may engage the other rigid component with a snap or other mechanism. In some embodiments, the entire stand may be a single piece manufactured from rigid plastic components joined with a second, flexible material that may provide one or more of the hinges in the stand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Wibby, Alan Morine
  • Publication number: 20120261306
    Abstract: A protective enclosure for an electronic device that has a touch screen . The protective enclosure comprises a shell that is capable of enclosing and surrounding the electronic device. The touch screen of the electronic device is protected with a membrane adapted to the specific size and profile of the touch screen. The protective case is further adapted to allow infrared and other communication signals while the electronic device is secured inside the case. Further, electrical connections can be made through the protective enclosure without affecting the protection afforded the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: CURTIS R. RICHARDSON, Alan Morine
  • Publication number: 20120018323
    Abstract: A cover for a camera device with a flash may incorporate a light absorbing isolation mechanism in areas near the flash and camera. In some cases, the isolation mechanism may be conformable to press against the camera device, or may come in partial contact or no contact with the device in the area of the flash and camera. The isolation mechanism may be formed as part of a cover, or may be a second component that may be added to a cover in various designs. The isolation mechanism may operate with devices that have a glass or other translucent outer case, as well as those devices without such an outer case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Jamie Johnson, Stephen Willes, William Travis Smith, Alan Morine
  • Patent number: D650371
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Wibby, Alan Morine
  • Patent number: D650376
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Wibby, Alan Morine
  • Patent number: D651204
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Wibby, Alan Morine
  • Patent number: D673546
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Cameron Magness, Lucas Weller, Stephen Willes, Alan Morine, Jamie Johnson
  • Patent number: D675624
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Adam Wibby, Alan Morine
  • Patent number: D687027
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Melanson, Alan Morine, Adam Wibby
  • Patent number: D698345
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Inventors: Tao-Wei Chang, Peter Gronewoller, Alan Morine
  • Patent number: D703211
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Lucas Weller, Alan Morine
  • Patent number: D708850
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Alan Morine, Kevin Witter
  • Patent number: D709868
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Otter Products, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin Witter, Hsiao Lu Sun, Alan Morine, Jane Michie